Chick fil A Milkshake: Prices, Flavors & Seasonal Dates
Discover everything about Chick fil A Milkshake treats: updated 2026 small and large prices, the complete annual release calendar for Peach and Peppermint Chip, calorie & sugar breakdowns, secret menu hacks, vaulted test flavors, and copycat recipes.
A Small (14 oz) Chick fil A Milkshake costs $4.85 (~570–610 calories) and a Large costs $5.55 (~720–770 calories). Seasonal shakes like Peach and Peppermint Chip cost $4.95 small / $5.65 large. Every shake is hand-spun with Icedream® soft serve and comes topped with whipped cream and a stemless maraschino cherry.
All 8 Chick fil A Milkshake Flavors: Prices & Nutrition
Sampled nationwide averages
| Flavor Name | Availability | Small Price | Large Price | Calories (Sm / Lg) | Sugar | Gluten-Free? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cookies & Cream Milkshake Hand-spun Chick-fil-A Icedream® blended with real Oreo® cookie crumbles, topped with whipped cream and a cherry. | Year-Round Favorite | $4.85 | $5.55 | 610 cal / 770 cal | 82g / 104g | No (Contains Wheat / Oreo) |
| Chocolate Milkshake Hand-spun Icedream® blended with rich Hershey’s chocolate syrup, topped with whipped cream and a cherry. | Year-Round Classic | $4.85 | $5.55 | 580 cal / 730 cal | 81g / 102g | Yes (Certified GF) |
| Vanilla Milkshake Pure, velvety hand-spun Icedream® dessert blended with whole milk and vanilla, topped with whipped cream and a cherry. | Year-Round Classic | $4.85 | $5.55 | 580 cal / 730 cal | 80g / 101g | Yes (Certified GF) |
| Strawberry Milkshake Hand-spun Icedream® blended with real strawberry puree and sweet strawberry chunks, topped with whipped cream and a cherry. | Year-Round Classic | $4.85 | $5.55 | 570 cal / 720 cal | 83g / 105g | Yes (Certified GF) |
| Peach Milkshake The iconic summer treat. Icedream® hand-spun with real sweet peach puree and juicy peach chunks. | Summer Seasonal | $4.95 | $5.65 | 620 cal / 790 cal | 92g / 118g | Yes (Certified GF) |
| Peppermint Chip Milkshake Hand-spun Icedream® mixed with cooling peppermint syrup and crunchy dark chocolate peppermint flakes. | Holiday / Winter | $4.95 | $5.65 | 660 cal / 830 cal | 94g / 120g | No (Check Batch) |
| Banana Pudding Milkshake Hand-spun Icedream® blended with real fresh bananas and crispy vanilla wafer cookie pieces. | Fall Specialty LTO | $4.95 | $5.65 | 680 cal / 860 cal | 96g / 124g | No (Vanilla Wafers) |
| Autumn Spice Milkshake Hand-spun Icedream® mixed with cinnamon, warm brown sugar spice, and crunchy Speculoos cookie pieces. | Fall Seasonal | $4.95 | $5.65 | 630 cal / 810 cal | 91g / 116g | No (Speculoos Cookies) |
Chick-fil-A Seasonal Milkshake Release Calendar
Chick-fil-A rotates three major limited-time milkshake seasons throughout the calendar year:
Peach Milkshake
Introduced in 2009, this fan-favorite summer tradition features real sweet peach puree and fruit chunks.
Banana Pudding / Autumn Spice
Rotating autumn treats featuring real banana fruit with vanilla wafers or warm cinnamon-spiced Speculoos cookie crumbles.
Peppermint Chip Milkshake
The iconic holiday shake blending refreshing mint bark and crunchy dark chocolate peppermint chips.
Vaulted & Test-Market Milkshakes Archive (S’mores, Caramel)
Over the years, Chick-fil-A has tested unique regional milkshake flavors that developed loyal cult followings:
S'mores Milkshake
Test Market LegendHand-spun Icedream® mixed with toasted marshmallow-flavored syrup, crispy graham cracker crumbles, and rich Hershey chocolate chunks.
710 cal
Caramel Crumble Milkshake
Regional Seasonal TestVelvety Icedream® hand-spun with butterscotch caramel drizzle and crunchy spiced shortbread cookie pieces.
650 cal
Blueberry Cheesecake Milkshake
Austin & Atlanta TestIcedream® blended with tart blueberry fruit puree and real graham-crust cheesecake crumbles.
680 cal
Mocha Cookies & Cream Milkshake
Secret Menu MashupBlends Chick-fil-A cold-brewed coffee base with Cookies & Cream Icedream® for a rich, caffeinated chocolate crunch.
640 cal
Top 6 Secret Menu Milkshake Hacks & Fries-Dip Tricks
Level up your sweet treats with these viral fan creations and flavor mashups:
The Waffle Fries & Nugget Dip
How to order: Dip hot, salty Waffle Potato Fries or Chick-fil-A Nuggets directly into a Chocolate or Vanilla milkshake.
Why it's great: The ultimate salty-and-sweet flavor contrast. The hot, salty fry crust meets cold, creamy Icedream®.
Strawberry Frosted Lemonade
How to order: Order a Frosted Lemonade and ask to add "a pump of strawberry puree".
Why it's great: Creates a refreshing, sweet-tart pink frosted lemonade with real strawberry fruit bits (only ~310 cal).
Black & White Oreo Shake
How to order: Order a Cookies & Cream milkshake and ask to add Hershey’s chocolate syrup.
Why it's great: Infuses extra rich chocolate flavor into the classic Oreo cookies and cream base.
Dr Pepper or Root Beer Float
How to order: Order a cup of soft-serve Icedream® and a fountain Dr Pepper or Root Beer, then combine them in your cup.
Why it's great: A retro diner float with creamy vanilla foam and fizzy spiced soda.
Double Cookies Crunch
How to order: Ask for "extra Oreo cookie crumbles" blended into your Cookies & Cream shake.
Why it's great: Provides crunchy, cookie-packed sips from top to bottom at no extra charge at most locations.
Cookie & Brownie Mashup
How to order: Order a Chocolate Milkshake and a Chocolate Fudge Brownie ($2.35). Crumble the brownie into the shake.
Why it's great: Creates an ultra-dense, decadent chocolate fudge brownie milkshake.
The Icedream® Secret: Why Chick-fil-A Shakes Taste Unique
Ever wonder why Chick-fil-A milkshakes have a lighter, smoother texture than standard fast-food ice cream shakes?
🍦 Lower Butterfat Content
Icedream® has approximately 3%–4% butterfat (compared to 10%+ in traditional ice cream). This produces a refreshing, velvety texture that never feels greasy or overly heavy.
🌀 Hand-Spun to Order
Shakes are not dispensed from a pre-mixed machine spout. Team members manually scoop Icedream®, add whole milk, pour flavor purees, and blend each cup individually by hand.
🍒 The Signature Crown
Every milkshake is finished with a tall swirl of light dairy whipped cream and an iconic stemless maraschino cherry (customizable upon request).
Milkshake vs. Frosted Treat: What is the Difference?
Chick-fil-A offers two distinct categories of frozen blended treats:
🥤 Hand-Spun Milkshake ($4.85–$5.55)
Formula: Icedream® + Whole Milk + Flavor Syrups / Crushed Cookies + Whipped Cream + Cherry.
- Thick, dessert-style indulgence
- 570–860 calories
- Served in Small (14 oz) and Large (16–20 oz)
- Topped with whipped cream and cherry
🍋 Frosted Beverage ($4.75–$5.45)
Formula: Icedream® blended directly with Fresh-Squeezed Lemonade or Cold-Brewed Coffee (no extra milk or whipped cream).
- Lighter, drinkable refreshing hybrid
- 250–390 calories (nearly half the calories of a shake!)
- Served with a straw and no whipped cream garnish
- Options: Frosted Lemonade, Frosted Coffee, Frosted Sodas
How to Cut 100–300 Calories on Your Chick-fil-A Milkshake
You don’t have to skip dessert entirely to stay on track with your nutritional goals. Use these 4 easy ordering modifications:
1. Order a Small Size
Saves 150–200 calories and 22 grams of sugar compared to a Large.
2. "No Whipped Cream"
Eliminating the whipped cream topping instantly cuts 80–100 calories of pure saturated fat.
3. Choose Strawberry / Vanilla
Strawberry (570 cal) has the lowest calorie density of all flavors due to real fruit content.
4. Swap to Diet Frosted Lemonade
Made with Splenda-sweetened lemonade and Icedream® for only 250 calories total.
Milkshake Wars: Chick-fil-A vs. Shake Shack vs. In-N-Out vs. Wendy's
See how Chick-fil-A’s hand-spun milkshakes stack up against other top dessert chains:
| Brand | Base Price | Calories | Dairy Base | Preparation Style | Gluten-Free? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chick-fil-A | $4.85 | 570–610 cal | Icedream® Soft Serve (3–4% Milkfat) | Hand-spun with whole milk, whipped cream & cherry | Yes (3 Flavors) |
| Shake Shack | $6.49 | 750–850 cal | Frozen Custard (High Butterfat) | Heavy spun custard with whole milk | Limited |
| In-N-Out | $3.25 | 580–590 cal | 100% Real Ice Cream | Thick machine-dispensed (Neapolitan option) | Yes |
| Wendy's | $2.99 | 470–590 cal | Frosty Dairy Dessert | Spoonable thick dairy soft-serve | Yes |
| McDonald's | $4.29 | 510–650 cal | Reduced Fat Vanilla Soft Serve | Flavored syrup machine blend with whipped cream | Yes |
Gluten-Free & Allergen Guide for Milkshakes
Important facts for guests managing gluten sensitivities or dairy allergies:
✅ Gluten-Free Milkshake Flavors
The following flavors do not contain wheat ingredients:
- Vanilla Milkshake
- Chocolate Milkshake
- Strawberry Milkshake
- Peach Milkshake (Summer Seasonal)
⚠️ Contains Gluten / Wheat
These flavors contain wheat cookies or crumbles:
- Cookies & Cream (contains Oreo cookie wheat flour)
- Banana Pudding (contains Nilla vanilla wafers)
- Autumn Spice (contains Speculoos spiced cookies)
- Peppermint Chip (check seasonal batch mix)
How to Get a Free Chick-fil-A Milkshake
🎁 Silver Member Birthday Reward
Chick-fil-A One Silver tier members (1,000+ points) and above receive a free birthday reward voucher redeemable for any Small Milkshake during their birth month. See our Birthday Rewards Guide.
📱 750 App Reward Points
You can redeem 750 Chick-fil-A One points in the mobile app for a completely free Small Milkshake or Frosted Beverage at any participating location.
Copycat Chick-fil-A Milkshake Recipe (4 Ingredients)
Recreate Chick-fil-A’s creamy, hand-spun milkshake at home in just 3 minutes:
🛒 Ingredients Needed
- 3 large scoops (1.5 cups) vanilla bean ice cream (or soft-serve ice milk)
- 1/3 cup cold whole milk
- Flavor Mix-In: 3 crushed Oreos, 2 tbsp Hershey's syrup, or 3 tbsp strawberry puree
- Garnish: Pressurized whipped cream & 1 maraschino cherry
🧑🍳 Step-by-Step Instructions
- Place ice cream and whole milk into a blender.
- Add your flavor mix-ins (crushed Oreos, chocolate, or fruit).
- Pulse on LOW for 15–20 seconds until thick and velvety smooth.
- Pour into a tall glass, crown with whipped cream, and top with a cherry!
Chick-fil-A Milkshake FAQ
Answers to the most frequently asked questions about milkshake prices, flavors, calories, and ordering:
How much does a Chick-fil-A milkshake cost in 2026?+
What milkshake flavors does Chick-fil-A have year-round?+
- Cookies & Cream: Blended with authentic Oreo® cookie crumbles.
- Chocolate: Hand-spun with Hershey’s chocolate syrup.
- Vanilla: Classic sweet vanilla Icedream® dessert blend.
- Strawberry: Hand-spun with real strawberry puree and sweet fruit chunks.