About this dish
The Vanilla Shake sits in the Desserts section of the McDonald's menu. Hand-spun vanilla ice cream blended thick with whipped cream.
At $4.99, this dish lands below the desserts average across the chains MenuDive tracks. For most diners, the plate is sized to be eaten as a single entree, though many of the heavier appetizers and shareables are designed to feed two.
McDonald's is a american burger chain founded in 1940 and currently operates more than 40,000 worldwide. The kitchen runs on Mon-Sun 5:00 AM - 12:00 AM at most locations, though specific hours can vary by store.
Nutrition snapshot
Per serving as listed on the chain's printed menu reference. Sodium and fat content are typical of casual-dining chain pricing — if you are watching either, look for the SkinnyLicious-style or under-600-calorie tagged dishes on the parent restaurant page.
How it fits the rest of the menu
If you are building a meal around this dish at McDonald's, pair it with a starter from the appetizer section and finish with one of the desserts the chain is known for. The full McDonald's menu includes side options that can balance the plate — lighter sides like steamed vegetables or a side salad will offset a calorie-dense entree, while loaded sides typically push the meal over the 1500-calorie line.
For diners comparing across chains, the Desserts category page shows how this dish stacks up against direct competitors on price and calories.
Related items at McDonald's
- Onion Rings — $6.99, 540 cal
- Loaded Cheese Fries — $7.99, 980 cal
- Classic Garden Salad — $6.99, 320 cal
- Original Cheeseburger — $8.99, 720 cal
- Bacon Cheeseburger — $10.49, 880 cal