Chocolate Shake
Real ice cream, blended thick. One size (15 oz). The classic pairing for a Double-Double.
In-N-Out shakes are the real thing: actual ice cream, blended to order, thick enough to fight the straw. The chocolate is the best-seller and the traditional partner to a Double-Double — salty burger, sweet shake. One size only, no whipped cream, no toppings: the chain does not do garnish.
What's on it
Ice cream (milk, cream, sugar), chocolate syrup
Allergens: Milk. Full details on the allergen page.
Typical price
$3.45
Calories
590
How to order
Say: "A chocolate shake."
Nutrition (approximate)
- Calories
- 590
- Total fat
- 29g
- Carbohydrates
- 74g
- Protein
- 10g
- Sodium
- 320mg
Full menu nutrition: nutrition & allergen page.
Good to know
- Prices vary by state — the Chocolate Shake can differ by up to 70¢ between the cheapest and priciest states. Check your state.
- Every burger can be ordered Animal Style or Protein Style at no extra structure change — see the secret menu.
- Onions are free, your way: raw, grilled, chopped, or a whole grilled onion.
Why the Shakes Taste Different
Most fast-food "shakes" are soft-serve extruded from a machine mix. In-N-Out's are made from real ice cream, which shows up in two ways: the shake is thick enough to defeat the straw for the first minute, and the flavour reads as chocolate rather than "brown". At about $3.45 for 15 oz, it costs more than a soft-serve swirl and delivers noticeably more.
The Two Classic Moves
Move one: dip the fries. Salt, hot potato, cold chocolate shake — the combination sounds like a dare and eats like a plan. Move two: if chocolate is not your flavour today, the Neapolitan pours all three flavours side by side in one cup at the same price.
Make It Yours
In-N-Out builds everything to order, so the Chocolate Shake is a starting point, not a fixed recipe. The variations regulars actually use:
| Variation | What changes | Cost / calories |
|---|---|---|
| Neapolitan (shakes) | All three flavours in one cup | Same price |
| Root beer float | Root beer poured over a vanilla shake | Ask at the counter |
| Large size (fountain drinks) | Step up from medium | Small upcharge |
| Extra ice / no ice | Your call on any fountain drink | Free |
Chocolate Shake Questions
Are In-N-Out shakes made with real ice cream?
Yes — the shakes are made from real ice cream, which is why they are thick and why they cost more than soft-serve imitations.
What sizes do the shakes come in?
One size: 15 oz. If you want more variety rather than more volume, order a Neapolitan — all three flavours in one cup.