McDonald’s Shake and Milkshake Prices
The three classic McDonald’s shake flavors had the same price at each restaurant in our eight-location sample checked October 8, 2026. Vanilla, chocolate and strawberry each ranged $4.19 – $6.49, with a sample median of $5.09. These are the menus’ default shake listings, not a full small, medium and large price grid.
- 3 items priced
- Lowest seen: $4.19
- Highest seen: $6.49
Vanilla, chocolate and strawberry shake prices
| Item | Price range | Typical | Calories |
|---|---|---|---|
 Vanilla Shake 570 cal | $4.19 – $6.49 8 locations · typical $5.09 | $5.09 | 570 cal |
| Chocolate Shake 650 cal | $4.19 – $6.49 8 locations · typical $5.09 | $5.09 | 650 cal |
| Strawberry Shake 600 cal | $4.19 – $6.49 8 locations · typical $5.09 | $5.09 | 600 cal |
Does a different classic flavor cost more?
In this dataset, it did not: all three classic flavors had matching prices within each sampled restaurant. That is a useful local comparison because it avoids comparing vanilla in one city with chocolate in another. It does not establish a nationwide flavor-pricing rule.
Shake flavor prices at each restaurant
| Location | Vanilla Shake | Chocolate Shake | Strawberry Shake |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ames, IA 129 South Duff | $4.39 | $4.39 | $4.39 |
| Athens, OH 922 E State St | $4.24 | $4.24 | $4.24 |
| Bozeman, MT 822 Wheat Dr | $6.05 | $6.05 | $6.05 |
| Farmington, NM 2215 E Main Street | $4.19 | $4.19 | $4.19 |
| Kearney, NE 621 E 25th St | $4.99 | $4.99 | $4.99 |
| Laramie, WY 3000 Grand Ave | $6.19 | $6.19 | $6.19 |
| Oxford, MS 1900 University Ave | $5.19 | $5.19 | $5.19 |
| Washington, MO 1110 Washington Square | $6.49 | $6.49 | $6.49 |
“—” means no price was recorded for that item at that restaurant in our dated sample.
The restaurant spread is more useful here than a flavor ranking. Compare the row for the location closest to your intended order, then use the restaurant’s selected size and ordering channel for the final amount. The sample does not include delivery fees, tax or tips.
Small, medium and large: what is confirmed
McDonald’s official Vanilla Shake page offers small, medium and large size selections. Our recorded prices do not retain explicit size-option prices for all three sizes, so this guide does not assign a small or large price by extrapolating from the default listing.
Calories in the table belong to the dated menu records. They should not be read as the calorie count for every shake size. For the exact size and current formulation, use the size selector on the official product page.
Shakes, smoothies and frappés are different listings
A shake price should not be substituted for a fruit smoothie or coffee frappé. The strawberry banana smoothie guide compares the fruit-drink options. For a coffee drink, compare Caramel Frappé and Mocha Frappé prices.
Seasonal flavors and meal substitutions
This sample supports vanilla, chocolate and strawberry only. It does not confirm a current Shamrock Shake, Grimace Shake or another limited-time flavor, so no price or availability claim is made for those here. A seasonal listing needs its own dated restaurant evidence.
Likewise, the standalone shake price does not establish the charge to replace a meal’s soft drink with a shake. That option depends on the selected meal and restaurant; compare its displayed substitution cost before paying.
Other dessert and drink prices
Browse McDonald’s sweets and treats for McFlurries, sundaes, pies and cookies. The drinks and McCafé guide covers other drink choices, while the full McDonald’s menu includes meals and sides.
Related McDonald's price guides
Where these prices come from
Main sample: Prices are the menu prices shown on public Uber Eats pages for 8 McDonald's restaurants in 8 US states, before delivery fees and tips. McDonald's itself notes that delivery prices may be higher than in its restaurants, so expect to pay a little less at the counter or in the app.
- Uber Eats: McDonald's menu shown for Ames, IA (129 South Duff) · delivery app · checked October 8, 2026
- Uber Eats: McDonald's menu shown for Athens, OH (922 E State St) · delivery app · checked October 8, 2026 · selected items rechecked October 10, 2026
- Uber Eats: McDonald's menu shown for Bozeman, MT (822 Wheat Dr) · delivery app · checked October 8, 2026
- Uber Eats: McDonald's menu shown for Farmington, NM (2215 E Main Street) · delivery app · checked October 8, 2026
- Uber Eats: McDonald's menu shown for Kearney, NE (621 E 25th St) · delivery app · checked October 8, 2026
- Uber Eats: McDonald's menu shown for Laramie, WY (3000 Grand Ave) · delivery app · checked October 8, 2026
- Uber Eats: McDonald's menu shown for Oxford, MS (1900 University Ave) · delivery app · checked October 8, 2026 · selected items rechecked October 10, 2026
- Uber Eats: McDonald's menu shown for Washington, MO (1110 Washington Square) · delivery app · checked October 8, 2026
- McDonald's US: McValue menu page · official source · checked October 8, 2026
- McDonald's corporate news: Under $3 Menu and $4 Breakfast Meal Deal (2 Apr 2026) · official source · checked October 8, 2026
- McDonald's US: McDouble Meal Deal page · official source · checked October 8, 2026
- McDonald's US: Breakfast menu page (item list) · official source · checked October 8, 2026
Prices change often and differ from one restaurant to the next. Tax, delivery fees and tips are not included. Always check the final price in the restaurant's own app or at the counter. McDonald's is a trademark of its owner. MenuPriced is not affiliated with McDonald's.
