Make an Order at Dairy Queen and We'll Guess Which Southern State You Grew Up In

By: Ian Fortey

5 Min Quiz

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About This Quiz

Did you know that Dairy Queen has been around since 1940? It's one of the oldest chains in America and has been serving up some pretty delicious treats for generations. Lots of places have ice cream for sale, but not a lot of places ever became synonymous with it.

There's just something iconic about that Dairy Queen soft serve cone with the little swirl on top or the treat-filled Blizzard that they blend it together and then turn upside down in the cup just to show you how thick and delicious it is. For some of us, it's hard to even imagine summer without a trip to Dairy Queen for a banana split or a dipped cone or something. It was a part of growing up!

Speaking of growing up, because Dairy Queen is so linked to that feeling of joy on a hot summer's day from when you were a kid, we're pretty sure we can build on that. If you look over the Dairy Queen menu with us and pull out some of your favorites, we're confident we can narrow down which state in the South you grew up in. Grab yourself a big, red spoon and a napkin and dig into this quiz!

The Dairy Queen menu is split up between sweet treats and savory fast food items. What draws you there the most?

I want both

Depends on the day.
I do like dessert.

It's nice to have a burger from a place that isn't McDonald's.

There are an abundance of Blizzard flavors including some limited time options. Which of these limited time flavors sounds tastiest?

Star-Spangled Blizzard

Firework Oreo Blizzard
Caramel Cannonball Blizzard

Summer Berry Cheesecake Blizzard

Maybe you just want an ice cream cone to keep things simple. How do you like yours?

Chocolate dipped cone

Extra large cone!
Just a regular cone

Dreamsicle dipped cone

Cones can be kind of limited in the flavors they offer. Maybe a sundae would be better?

Hot Fudge Sundae

Pineapple Sundae
Peanut Butter Sundae

Strawberry Sundae

If you're feeling a little extra decadent then you should snag some Royal Treats. Which one is best?

Peanut Buster Parfait

Summer Berry Cake Cupfection
Brownie and Oreo Cupfection

Banana Split

Do you like candy? Of course, you do! Pick a candy classic Blizzard!

Peanut Butter Cup Blizzard

Butterfinger Blizzard
M&Ms Blizzard

Heath Blizzard

A smoothie is a fun way to sorta kinda get fruit in your diet. What kind do you want to try?

Tripleberry

Mango Pineapple
Strawberry Banana

Tropi-Colada

Do you know the difference between a Julius and a Smoothie? It's very scientific or possibly magical. At any rate, pick a Julius!

Orange

Orangeberry
Strawberry Banana

Berry Pomegranate

It's lunchtime and that means sandwiches! What do you want to dig into?

Chicken Bacon Ranch

Kansas City BBQ Pulled Pork
Crispy Chicken Sandwich

Turkey BLT

Chicken is good no matter how you prepare it. What's the best chicken dish at Dairy Queen?

Chicken Bacon BBQ Snack Melt

3 Piece Chicken Strip Lunch
Chicken and Waffles Basket

Crispy Chicken Salad Lunch

It's hot dog time! How do you like your dogs?

Chili Cheese Dog

Classic Hot Dog
Bacon Cheese Dog

Relish Dog

Hamburgers are one of the best food items ever and that's a fact. Order your favorite.

1/2 lb Flame Thrower Grillburger

KC BBQ Bacon Cheeseburger
1/3lb Double with Cheeseburger

1/4lb Bacon Cheese Griillburger

You need a side for your meal because why not? What sounds good to you?

Pretzel sticks with zesty queso

Cheese curds
Onion rings

Fries

Maybe you're trying to be healthy and want to order a side salad. What kind of dressing will kick it up a notch?

Buttermilk Ranch

Asian Sesame
Dijon Honey Mustard

Balsamic Vinaigrette

Ever had a Treatzza Pizza? Why not try one now?

Choco Brownie

Peanut Butter Cup
M&M

Heath

Dairy Queen can kick your birthday into next gear with a Blizzard cake. Choose your favorite!

S'mores

Cotton Candy
Cookie Dough

Oreo

Speaking of Blizzard cakes, what's the best part of the cake anyway?

The fudge layer

The soft serve ice cream
That crunchy chocolate layer

The candy stuff on top

The best thing about ordering fruit with your ice cream is how it makes you feel like it's healthy. What's your fruit of choice?

Strawberry

Pineapple
Banana

Summer Berry

Chocolate only seems like chocolate to the untrained eye. Dairy Queen has lots of chocolate! What sounds best for a sundae?

Hot Fudge

Midnight Fudge
Chocolate Sauce

Fudge with peanuts

If you're having a burger you need to pick the right toppings. What'll you have?

Applewood Smoked Bacon

Lettuce and Tomato
Cheese

Everything

Dairy Queen has a few regional items depending on where you live. Would any of these make you take a road trip?

Pork Tenderloin Sandwich

Wild Alaskan Pollock Sandwich
Mega Chili Cheese Dog

Steakfinger Basket

Every restaurant has a few items on a secret menu and Dairy Queen is no different. What sounds best?

Midnight Truffle Blizzard

Banana Split Blizzard
Marshmallow Creme

Frozen Hot Chocolate

Dairy Queen in Canada is alllllllmost the same as DQ in the US, but not exactly. Which of these Canadian items would you try?

Mushroom Swiss Burger

Potato Skins
Vanilla Orange Bar

Poutine

A cake shake is a shake with cake blended into it? Are you down?

I'd try the chocolate.

Not sure how I feel about drinking cake.
I'd try either kind.

Strawberry sounds good.

Dairy Queen has something called the Mini Blizzard Treat Flight so you can try three small Blizzards at once to test them out. Sound good?

I'll take two.

Seems like a good idea.
Can they do that with burgers?

That might be too much ice cream.

It may be too early for ice cream in the morning but it's not too early for breakfast! What'll you have?

Country Breakfast Plate

Biscuit Sandwich with Sausage
Biscuits and Gravy

Breakfast Burrito with Bacon

How many kinds of Blizzards do you think you've tried in your life?

Maybe 4 or 5

More than 10
6 or 7

I have no idea

You can go a little Tex Mex at some Dairy Queens. Do any of these sound good?

Texas T-Brand Tacos

Nachos Deluxe
Beef Taco Salad

Grilled Chick'n Taco Salad

Did you know that there are Dairy Queens in the United Arab Emirates? What sounds good from their menu?

Chili Cheese Fries

Chicken Mozzarella Sandwich
Artisan Philly Steak

Apple Tart

Can you lay waste to an extra large Blizzard without getting an ice cream headache?

You bet!

One way to find out.
Probably not.

I don't think I could even finish an extra large.

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