Cheapest Shakes (2026)
We compared 229 shakes items across 85+ restaurants to find the best deals. The average shakes item costs $3.98, with prices ranging from $0.29 to $10.95.
$0.29
Cheapest: Chocolate Milkshake
at Yogurtland
$3.98
Average Price
across 85 chains
229
Total Items Compared
median $3.99
Which Chain Has the Cheapest Shakes?
Yogurtland has the lowest average shakes price at $0.29 per item (3 items tracked). That's 97% cheaper than The Cheesecake Factory ($9.45 avg). In the top 30 cheapest list, Yogurtland appears 3 times.
Yogurtland: 3 in top 30
Orange Leaf: 3 in top 30
Burger 21: 3 in top 30
Swensons: 3 in top 30
Checkers / Rally's: 2 in top 30
Top 30 Cheapest Shakes
| # | Item | Restaurant | Price | Calories |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chocolate Milkshake | Yogurtland | $0.29 | - |
| 2 | Vanilla Date Shake | Yogurtland | $0.29 | - |
| 3 | Yo Frappe NSA | Yogurtland | $0.29 | - |
| 4 | Peanut Butter Banana Smoothie | Orange Leaf | $0.49 | - |
| 5 | Pineapple Strawberry Banana Smoothie | Orange Leaf | $0.49 | - |
| 6 | Strawberry Lemonade Smoothie | Orange Leaf | $0.49 | - |
| 7 | Shake Extra Topping | Mooyah | $0.75 | - |
| 8 | Berry Smoothie | Costco Food Court | $1.45 | - |
| 9 | Snack Milkshake | Checkers / Rally's | $1.69 | - |
| 10 | Milk Shake (Chocolate, Banana, Strawberry, or Vanilla) | Checkers / Rally's | $1.69 | - |
| 11 | Hand-Mixed Classic Shakes | Sonic Drive-In | $1.99 | - |
| 12 | Jr. Milk Shake | Denny's | $1.99 | 1051 cal |
| 13 | Jr. Cake Batter Milk Shake | Denny's | $1.99 | 731 cal |
| 14 | Upgrade To Kid’s Shake | Fuddruckers | $1.99 | - |
| 15 | Shake it | A&W | $2.00 | - |
| 16 | Smoothie King Protein Muffin (Blueberry, Chocolate or Banana) | Smoothie King | $2.19 | - |
| 17 | Teavana® Shaken Iced Tea | Starbucks | $2.25 | - |
| 18 | Mini Smoothie | Dutch Bros | $2.25 | - |
| 19 | Kids’ Classic Milk Shake | Steak 'n Shake | $2.29 | 90 cal |
| 20 | Shakes & Malts (Chocolate, Strawberry, or Vanilla) | Whataburger | $2.34 | - |
| 21 | Master Shakes | Sonic Drive-In | $2.49 | - |
| 22 | Shakes (Vanilla, Chocolate, Root Beer, or Strawberry) | Lion's Choice | $2.49 | - |
| 23 | Shakes Short | Culver's | $2.59 | - |
| 24 | Kids Vanilla Shake | Burger 21 | $2.59 | - |
| 25 | Kids Chocolate Shake | Burger 21 | $2.59 | - |
| 26 | Kids Strawberry Shake | Burger 21 | $2.59 | - |
| 27 | Malts & Shakes | Braums | $2.69 | - |
| 28 | Kids Milkshake | Swensons | $2.70 | - |
| 29 | 18 Milkshake ClassicChocolate, vanilla, strawberry, grape, cherry, orange, or lemon | Swensons | $2.70 | - |
| 30 | Kids Smoothie | Swensons | $2.75 | - |
Most Expensive Shakes
| Item | Restaurant | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Oreo® Milkshake | The Cheesecake Factory | $10.95 |
| Peach Smoothie | The Cheesecake Factory | $8.95 |
| Tropical Smoothie | The Cheesecake Factory | $8.95 |
| Strawberry Fruit Smoothie | The Cheesecake Factory | $8.95 |
| Milkshake | Five Guys | $6.99 |
| Thick Shakes | Hard Rock Cafe | $6.50 |
| Make Your Own Smoothie | Freshii | $5.99 |
| Strawberry Banana Smoothie | Freshii | $5.99 |
| Banana Nut Crunch Smoothie | Freshii | $5.99 |
| Powerhouse Smoothie | Freshii | $5.99 |
Best Shakes by Calories per Dollar
If you want the most food for your money, these shakes items deliver the highest calorie count per dollar spent.
| Item | Restaurant | Price | Calories | Cal/$ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jr. Milk Shake | Denny's | $1.99 | 1051 cal | 528 |
| Oreo Cookie Shake | Jack in the Box | $2.79 | 1170 cal | 419 |
| Shake (Chocolate, Vanilla, or Strawberry) | Jack in the Box | $2.79 | 1150 cal | 412 |
| Shake | Baskin-Robbins | $3.69 | 1520 cal | 412 |
| Jr. Cake Batter Milk Shake | Denny's | $1.99 | 731 cal | 367 |
| Shake | Portillo's | $4.29 | 1490 cal | 347 |
| Creamy Milkshake(Chocolate, Vanilla, or Strawberry) | Red Robin | $2.99 | 971 cal | 325 |
| Chocolate Cake Shake | Portillo's | $5.29 | 1490 cal | 282 |
| Chocolate Milkshake | MOD Pizza | $3.57 | 980 cal | 275 |
| Milkshake | Cook Out | $2.79 | 755 cal | 271 |
Average Shakes Price by Restaurant
Ranked from cheapest to most expensive. Only restaurants with 2+ shakes items shown.