The Dilly Bar — DQ's Most Iconic Novelty
The Dilly Bar has been a DQ staple for decades. It is the most portable treat on the menu — round DQ soft serve on a stick, coated in a chocolate shell that cracks when you bite into it. At $1.99 and 210 calories, it is the best value per calorie among all DQ treats. Browse the complete classic treats lineup on The Dairy Queen Menu.
Dilly Bar vs. Non-Dairy Dilly Bar
| Dilly Bar (Chocolate) | Non-Dairy Dilly Bar | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1.99 | $2.49 |
| Calories | 210 | 220 |
| Base | DQ vanilla soft serve (dairy) | Dairy-free frozen dessert |
| Coating | Crispy chocolate shell | Chocolatey coating |
| Best for | Everyone — the original | Dairy-free guests |
Dilly Bar vs. DQ Sandwich — Which Novelty to Choose?
- Dilly Bar ($1.99, 210 cal) — Soft serve on a stick, chocolate shell exterior, crispy crack on first bite. Best for guests who want the portable, stick-format treat.
- DQ Sandwich ($1.49, 190 cal) — Soft serve between two chocolate wafers, no stick. Best for the nostalgic, sandwich-format experience at $0.50 less.
- Both are excellent value novelty treats. The DQ Sandwich is cheaper; the Dilly Bar is more fun to eat.
Can You Buy Dilly Bars to Take Home?
Yes. Dilly Bars are available individually at DQ and in multi-pack boxes (typically 4 or 6) for take-home. They are stored frozen and can be purchased at the counter. Some DQ locations also sell DQ novelties in grocery freezer sections in specific regions.
Frequently Asked Questions
$1.99 for the standard Chocolate Dilly Bar (210 cal). The Non-Dairy Dilly Bar is $2.49 (220 cal).
Round DQ vanilla soft serve on a stick, coated in a crispy chocolate shell.
Yes. Dilly Bars are available individually and in multi-packs for take-home purchase. Ask at the counter.
For the complete DQ menu including all Blizzard flavors and food items, visit The Dairy Queen Menu.