Strawberry Shake
Dave's hand-spun Strawberry Shake — sweet, fruity strawberry blended with real ice cream into a thick, creamy classic and finished with whipped cream. Bright berry flavor with the dairy fat that makes it a smart cooldown for spicy Nashville heat.
About the Strawberry Shake
The Strawberry Shake is the fruity member of Dave's three core hand-spun shakes — a thick blend of ice cream, milk, and real strawberry flavor that tastes like a strawberry shortcake in a cup. At 760 calories it sits alongside the Chocolate Shake, and it's the brightest, freshest-tasting of the trio.
Despite its fruity profile, the Strawberry Shake delivers the same spice-cooling benefit as every real-ice-cream shake at Dave's. Capsaicin is fat-soluble, so the dairy fat in the shake binds to and clears the burn from your taste buds far more effectively than water or soda. The strawberry sweetness also provides a refreshing palate reset between bites of hot chicken. It's a great pick if you find chocolate too heavy and vanilla too plain — the berry note keeps it feeling light even as it cools the heat.
What's Inside the Strawberry Shake
Vanilla Ice Cream
A real vanilla ice cream base provides the creamy body and the dairy fat that makes the shake effective at cooling capsaicin — the perfect neutral canvas for strawberry.
Strawberry Flavoring
Sweet, bright strawberry flavoring delivers the signature berry taste and pink color — fruity and fresh rather than artificially candy-sweet.
Whole Milk
Blended with the ice cream and strawberry to reach the thick, drinkable consistency that defines a Dave's hand-spun shake.
Whipped Cream
Hand-finished with a swirl of whipped cream on top for a dessert-style presentation that complements the strawberry-and-creme profile.
Nutrition Facts
Nutrition Facts
Estimated values — may vary by location and preparation.
How to Customize
Choose Your Size
Order the standard size, or ask whether a smaller or larger pour is available at your location. Every shake is hand-spun to order.
Base Flavor
Strawberry is the flavor here — but you can swap to vanilla or chocolate, or blend strawberry with vanilla for a classic strawberries-and-creme profile.
Add Toppings
Top-load your Strawberry Shake with Oreo crumbles, M&M's, or Fruity Pebbles for extra crunch and color. Strawberry + Fruity Pebbles is a vibrant favorite.
Extra Whipped Cream
Ask for an extra-heavy swirl of whipped cream on top for a richer, more dessert-tier finish that plays into the strawberry shortcake feel.
Best Pairings
Hot or Extra Hot Tenders
The dairy fat in the shake neutralizes the capsaicin on hot tenders, while the bright strawberry refreshes your palate between bites.
Spice Relief
Dave's Bites (Hot)
Bite-sized heat with a fruity, creamy strawberry shake makes a balanced snack-and-dessert combo — crispy spice meets cold berry sweetness.
Snack Combo
Large Top-Loaded Fries
Sweet strawberry against salty, cheesy loaded fries is a refreshing sweet-and-salty contrast that keeps the meal from feeling heavy.
Sweet-SaltyFrequently Asked Questions
How much does the Strawberry Shake cost?
The Strawberry Shake costs $5.49 at most Dave's Hot Chicken locations — the same price as the Vanilla and Chocolate shakes. Prices may vary slightly by location and are typically higher on third-party delivery apps due to platform markups.
How many calories are in the Strawberry Shake?
760 calories per serving — on par with the Chocolate Shake and slightly above the Vanilla Shake (740). The calories come from the real ice cream base and strawberry flavoring, with roughly 29g of fat and 98g of sugar per shake.
Does the Strawberry Shake contain dairy?
Yes — it's made with real ice cream and whole milk, so it contains dairy and is not vegan. It is vegetarian-friendly. Anyone with a milk allergy or lactose intolerance should avoid it. Always confirm cross-contact risks with staff if you have a severe allergy.
Does the Strawberry Shake cool down spicy food?
Yes — significantly better than water or soda. Capsaicin is fat-soluble, so the dairy fat in the shake binds to it and clears it from your taste buds. The strawberry sweetness also helps reset your palate between bites. After a Hot or Extra Hot order, sipping the shake noticeably reduces the cumulative burn.
Can I add toppings to the Strawberry Shake?
Yes — ask the crew to top-load it with Oreo crumbles, M&M's, or Fruity Pebbles. Strawberry with Fruity Pebbles is an especially colorful, fruity combination. You can also request extra whipped cream for a strawberry-shortcake-style finish. Customization availability depends on location and crew capacity.
