Vanilla Shake
Real ice-cream vanilla shake, 15 oz. The base of the Neapolitan (see the secret menu).
The vanilla shake is the lightest of the three at about 570 calories and the foundation of two secret-menu tricks: the Neapolitan (all three flavours in one cup) and the root beer float (vanilla shake plus root beer). On its own it is the cleanest-tasting shake on the board.
What's on it
Ice cream (milk, cream, sugar), vanilla flavouring
Allergens: Milk. Full details on the allergen page.
Typical price
$3.45
Calories
570
How to order
Say: "A vanilla shake."
Nutrition (approximate)
- Calories
- 570
- Total fat
- 29g
- Carbohydrates
- 66g
- Protein
- 10g
- Sodium
- 300mg
Full menu nutrition: nutrition & allergen page.
Good to know
- Prices vary by state — the Vanilla 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.
The Quiet Base of Everything
Vanilla is the shake flavour regulars build on. It is the base of the Neapolitan and of the root beer float (vanilla shake, root beer poured over), and at roughly 570 calories it is the lightest of the three. On its own with a Double-Double it plays the supporting role perfectly — sweet and cold without competing with the burger.
Vanilla vs the Field
At roughly 570 calories the vanilla is the lightest shake on the board, and the one whose flavour depends most on the ice cream itself — there is nowhere for a weak base to hide. If a shake program is cutting corners you taste it in the vanilla first. This one does not taste like corners were cut.
Make It Yours
In-N-Out builds everything to order, so the Vanilla 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 |