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Dutch Bros Frost Menu: What Happened to Frosts, Flavors & Prices (2027)
What happened to the Dutch Bros Frost, which Frost flavors live on as shakes, prices, official calories and how to order a Frost today.
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Dutch Bros Frosts are now listed as shakes. Former Frost flavors like Birthday Cake, Cotton Candy and Ninja cost about $5.25 small to $7.25 large and have no caffeine.
Key takeaways
- Dutch Bros ice cream drinks are now listed as shakes on the official menu.
- Former Frost flavors like Birthday Cake, Cotton Candy and Ninja are now shakes.
- Shakes cost about $5.25 small to $7.25 large and are caffeine-free.
For years, the Dutch Bros Frost was the go-to ice cream drink: a thick, caffeine-free blended treat in flavors like Birthday Cake, Cotton Candy and Ninja. If you have searched for Frosts lately and found shakes instead, you are not alone. This guide explains what happened to Frosts, which flavors are still available, what they cost today, official nutrition and how to order one.
Prices are typical U.S. figures before tax. For the current shake menu, see Dutch Bros shakes.
What happened to the Dutch Bros Frost?
Older menus listed Dutch Frosts such as Birthday Cake, Cotton Candy, Ninja and White Angel. Today, the official Dutch Bros menu groups its ice cream drinks under Shakes & Chocolate Milk, and the nutrition guide lists the former Frost flavors as shakes. The ingredient list still includes Frostline ice cream, the base the drinks are made with. In short, the Frost lives on under a new name.
| Former Frost name | Current official name | Medium calories |
|---|---|---|
| Birthday Cake Frost | Birthday Cake Shake | 730 |
| Cotton Candy Frost | Cotton Candy Shake | 680 |
| Ninja Frost | Ninja Shake | 680 |
| Strawberry Frost | Strawberry Shake | 610 |
| Vanilla Frost | Vanilla Shake | 610 |
| White Chocolate Frost | White Chocolate Shake | 760 |
| Chocolate Frost | Chocolate Shake | 680 |
If you order a Frost at the window, most broistas will know you mean a shake.
Frost and shake prices
| Size | Typical price | Price range in 2026 reports |
|---|---|---|
| Kids (Mini Frost) | $2.50-$3.50 | — |
| Small | $5.25 | $5.00-$6.00 |
| Medium | $6.25 | $6.00-$7.00 |
| Large | $7.25 | $7.00-$8.00 |
Official nutrition for every former Frost flavor
| Drink | Type | Size | Calories | Sugar (g) | Protein (g) | Caffeine (mg) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birthday Cake Shake | Blended | Kids | 330 | 54 | 5 | 0 |
| Birthday Cake Shake | Blended | Small | 520 | 91 | 8 | 0 |
| Birthday Cake Shake | Blended | Medium | 730 | 132 | 12 | 0 |
| Birthday Cake Shake | Blended | Large | 960 | 174 | 16 | 0 |
| Cotton Candy Shake | Blended | Medium | 680 | 127 | 13 | 0 |
| Ninja Shake | Blended | Medium | 680 | 127 | 13 | 0 |
| Strawberry Shake | Blended | Medium | 610 | 114 | 12 | 0 |
| Vanilla Shake | Blended | Medium | 610 | 117 | 12 | 0 |
| White Chocolate Shake | Blended | Medium | 760 | 131 | 15 | 0 |
| Chocolate Shake | Blended | Medium | 680 | 127 | 12 | 0 |
Source: official Dutch Bros Nutritional Guide.
Every shake is caffeine-free. Kids sizes are the lightest at 250 to 330 calories.
Secret menu Frosts
Fans used to build custom Frosts by adding syrups, and the same works with shakes. Popular combinations include Snickerdoodle, OG Gummy Bear, Almond Bar and Pink Flamingo (strawberry, peach and white chocolate). Ask for a vanilla shake with the flavors you want; extra flavors cost about $0.50-$0.80. See the secret menu for recipes.
Kids Mini Frost
The kids Mini Frost and Vanilla Bean Frost lived on the kids menu for years. Today, kids sizes of shakes fill the same role. See the kids menu.
Frost vs Freeze
The names are easy to mix up, but they are very different. A Freeze is blended coffee and contains a lot of caffeine (175 to 345 mg in a medium). A Frost, now a shake, is ice cream with no caffeine. Never order a Freeze for a child thinking it is a Frost. See Freeze prices.
Shake price by size and flavor
Every shake flavor is priced the same, so choose the flavor you like best. Add-ons like boba or an extra flavor cost a little more.
| Shake | Small | Medium | Large |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vanilla, chocolate or strawberry | $5.25 | $6.25 | $7.25 |
| Birthday Cake or Cotton Candy | $5.25 | $6.25 | $7.25 |
| Ninja or White Chocolate | $5.25 | $6.25 | $7.25 |
| Add an extra flavor | $0.50-$0.80 | $0.50-$0.80 | $0.50-$0.80 |
| Add boba | $0.75-$1.00 | $0.75-$1.00 | $0.75-$1.00 |
How to order a Frost today
Ask for a shake in the flavor you want: "Medium Cotton Candy shake" or "Large Birthday Cake shake." If you want the old Frost experience, ask for whipped cream or Soft Top on top. For a secret menu Frost, start with a vanilla shake and name your flavors, for example a vanilla shake with white chocolate and caramel. Shakes can also be made with chocolate milk as the base for an extra-chocolatey drink.
Frosts and shakes for kids
Shakes are the most popular kids treat at Dutch Bros because they are sweet and caffeine-free. A kids-size shake costs about $2.50-$3.50. Parents who want something lighter can choose chocolate milk, a smoothie or a lemonade instead. Our kids menu lists calories for every kids drink.
| Kids option | Caffeine | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| Kids shake | 0 mg | $2.50-$3.50 |
| Kids smoothie | 0 mg | $2.50-$3.50 |
| Kids lemonade | 0 mg | $2.50-$3.50 |
| Kids cocoa | 0 mg | $2.50-$3.50 |
Frost history in short
Frosts were a staple of the Dutch Bros menu for years and inspired many secret menu combinations. The move to calling them shakes made the menu easier to understand for new customers, especially as Dutch Bros expanded into states where people had never heard of a Frost. Long-time customers still use the old name, and many broistas will happily make what you mean.
Our favorite Frost flavors
If you are ordering a Frost for the first time, start with Birthday Cake, the most recognizable flavor, with sweet vanilla cake notes and sprinkles. Cotton Candy is the sweetest and most colorful, making it a favorite for kids. Ninja, a chocolate and other-flavor combination, appeals to people who want something richer. For something simple, vanilla or chocolate never disappoints, and strawberry works well with a few blended strawberries on top. Every flavor is caffeine-free, so any of them is fine for the evening or for kids. If you want a frozen drink with coffee instead, choose a Freeze; if you want fruit, choose a smoothie.
How we checked this guide
The Frost-to-shake names and every calorie figure on this page come from the official Dutch Bros nutritional guide, which lists each shake flavor in kids, small, medium and large sizes. Prices are typical U.S. figures compiled from 2026 menu reports, and your shop may differ by 25 to 75 cents. We update the page when Dutch Bros adds or retires a shake flavor.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Dutch Bros still have Frosts?
Yes, under a new name. Ice cream drinks are now listed as shakes, including former Frost flavors like Birthday Cake and Cotton Candy.
How much is a Frost at Dutch Bros?
About $5.25 small, $6.25 medium and $7.25 large.
Do Dutch Bros Frosts have caffeine?
No. Frosts, now shakes, are caffeine-free.
What is the difference between a Frost and a Freeze?
A Frost is an ice cream drink with no caffeine; a Freeze is blended coffee with a lot of caffeine.
Sources
- Dutch Bros Coffee Nutritional Guide (official PDF, 2026)
- Dutch Bros Coffee menu, Las Vegas (Allmenus)
- Dutch Bros Menu With Prices (thirstybear.com)
- Dutch Bros Prices 2026: Full Menu Price List by Size (menusdutchbros.com)
This is an independent guide and is not affiliated with Dutch Bros Coffee. Prices are estimates compiled from published menus and reports and may vary by location.
