Opening hours
Closed · opens 11:00 AM
| Monday | 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
| Thursday | 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
| Friday | 11:00 AM – 9:30 PM |
| Saturday | 11:00 AM – 9:30 PM |
| Sunday | 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
Local time in Encinitas: 2:37 AM (PST). Holiday hours may differ.
Location & directions
1465 Encinitas Boulevard #BEncinitas, CA 92024
About Dairy Queen
Dairy Queen is an ice cream shop located at 1465 Encinitas Boulevard #B in Encinitas, California. Our Encinitas guide covers 86 food and drink spots, and this is one of them.
Dairy Queen is open 7 days a week, usually 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM.
You can visit for takeout. On the menu: burgers.
Payment methods accepted: cash.
Quick facts
- Category
- Ice Cream Shop · Burger
- Address
- 1465 Encinitas Boulevard #B, Encinitas, CA 92024
- Hours
- Open 7 days a week, usually 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
- Listing updated
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Popular times
Usually busiest around 3 PM on Saturdays; one of the quieter times is around 7 PM on weekdays.
Based on typical visit patterns for ice cream shops and this venue’s opening hours.
How the hours compare
We compared Dairy Queen’s weekday schedule with 570 other ice cream shops in California. On a typical weekday it opens at 11:00 AM, close to the local norm of 11:00 AM and closes at 9:00 PM, earlier than most (typical closing time: 10:00 PM).
In total it is open about 71 hours a week, 6 hours fewer than the local median of 77. 98% of ice cream shops in California open on Sundays, and Dairy Queen is one of them.
Compared with 570 other ice cream shops in California that list their hours in our guide.
Typical prices for ice cream shops in California
Based on 40 menus with 900 priced items from ice cream shops in California, the median menu item costs $7.19, and half of all items are priced between $4.80 and $10.00.
We don’t have Dairy Queen’s own menu on file yet, so use these figures as a guide to what ice cream shops in California typically charge.
| Item | On menus | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| Banana Split | 22% | $11.14 |
| Strawberry | 18% | $6.75 |
| Scoop | 12% | $5.99 |
| Chocolate | 12% | $4.19 |
| Waffle Cone | 12% | $1.00 |
| Nachos | 10% | $5.50 |
Calculated from 40 menus in our guide. Prices vary by location and change over time.
Features & amenities
Service options
- Takeout
Payments
- Cash
The neighborhood
Within a 10-minute walk (half a mile) of Dairy Queen there are 23 other places to eat and drink in our guide, and 32 within one mile. By type, the places within a mile include Burgers & Fast Food (5), Cafes & Coffee (5), Japanese & Sushi (4), and Mexican & Tex-Mex (4).
Competition is light: 1 other ice cream shop is within a mile and 3 within three miles. The closest is Encinitas Swirls, 0.3 mi away.
4 places within a mile stay open until 10 PM or later on at least one night a week.
Nearest places of other kinds
- Mexican & Tex-MexMexico Viejo< 0.1 mi
- Burgers & Fast FoodJack in the Box< 0.1 mi
- Cafes & CoffeePeet's Coffee< 0.1 mi
- AmericanSwami's< 0.1 mi
- Japanese & SushiMister Sushi0.1 mi
What to expect at an ice cream shop
This group brings together bakeries, donut shops, ice cream parlors, frozen yogurt shops, dessert cafes, candy stores and specialty sweet shops. Bakeries usually open early and sell their best items before noon, while ice cream and dessert shops are busiest in the evening and on warm weekends.
What to order
- Croissants or morning pastries – freshest early in the day
- Donuts – classic glazed is the benchmark
- Cookies and cupcakes – easy to share or take home
- Pan dulce or Asian buns – bakery specialties from other traditions
Good to know
- Arrive early for the full selection; popular items sell out.
- Order celebration cakes several days ahead.
- Many bakeries discount day-old bread and pastries in the afternoon.
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Frequently asked questions
What are Dairy Queen's opening hours?
Open 7 days a week, usually 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM. Monday: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM; Tuesday: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM; Wednesday: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM; Thursday: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM; Friday: 11:00 AM – 9:30 PM; Saturday: 11:00 AM – 9:30 PM; Sunday: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM.
Is Dairy Queen open on Sunday?
Yes, Dairy Queen is open on Sundays: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM.
Where is Dairy Queen located?
Dairy Queen is located at 1465 Encinitas Boulevard #B, Encinitas, CA 92024.
Does Dairy Queen offer delivery or takeout?
Delivery is not listed for Dairy Queen, and takeout is available. Listed service options: takeout.
Is Dairy Queen open late?
No, Dairy Queen usually closes before 10 PM.
What else is near Dairy Queen?
There are 32 other places to eat and drink within a mile of Dairy Queen. Nearby options include Mexico Viejo (< 0.1 mi), Jack in the Box (< 0.1 mi), and Peet's Coffee (< 0.1 mi).
Are there other ice cream shops near Dairy Queen?
1 other ice cream shop within a mile. The closest is Encinitas Swirls, 0.3 mi away.
How much do ice cream shops in California cost?
Based on 40 menus with 900 priced items from ice cream shops in California, the median menu item costs $7.19, and half of all items are priced between $4.80 and $10.00.
Nearby places
All in Encinitas
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