Bruster’s Secret Menu Guide 2026
There is no official Bruster’s secret menu in 2026. But with 150 rotating flavors made fresh daily, 11 blast mix-ins and a staff that builds almost anything, regulars have their own off-menu playbook. This guide covers the best Bruster’s secret menu items, ordering scripts and 2026 prices.
Here’s the thing. The teenager behind the counter at my local Bruster’s once asked me: “Want me to make it however you want?” That sentence is the entire Bruster’s secret menu. Any of the 150 flavors in the rotation can go into any cone, cup, sundae, blast, shake or freeze. For the standard treats and what they cost, start with our full Bruster’s menu with prices, then come back here for the fun stuff.
Does Bruster’s Have a Secret Menu?
No, there is no official Bruster’s secret menu. But the unofficial one is bigger than most chains’ real ones: with the rotating flavor case, the mix-in bar and an “any flavor, any thickness” shake policy, you can order hundreds of combinations that never appear on the menu board.
Every shop makes its ice cream fresh in-store every day, at least 24 flavors at a time, so the crew is already improvising around whatever is in the case. Go on a weeknight, be friendly, and ask what’s in the case first. That one question unlocks the whole experience.
What Are the Best Bruster’s Blast Combinations?
The Blast folds your choice of candy and cookie mix-ins into vanilla ice cream, and regulars treat it like a blank canvas. The 11 official Bruster’s mix-in options: M&M’s, Oreo, Twix, Reese’s PB Cup, Reese’s Pieces, Heath, Snickers, Butterfinger, Nestle Toll House, Nestle Crunch and brownie pieces. Ask for two in one cup.
Some combinations show up again and again among fans. Reese’s PB Cup plus Reese’s Pieces is the peanut butter overload. Oreo plus brownie pieces tastes like the best birthday cake never baked. Twix plus Heath is the caramel-crunch sleeper pick, and M&M’s plus Nestle Crunch is the old-school move for movie theater candy lovers.
The script: “Can I get a regular Blast with half Oreo, half Reese’s Pieces?” Most shops do split mix-ins without blinking. A regular Blast (16 oz) runs $4.24 and the large (22 oz) is $5.19. No upcharge for creativity.
How Do You Order an Off-Menu Bruster’s Shake or Float?
Any of the 150 rotating flavors can be hand-spun into a milkshake, made thick or extra thick, and they can even make it a malt. That single policy is behind most off-menu Bruster’s custom shake orders.
Butter pecan, coffee, black raspberry, mint chocolate chip, whatever is fresh that day can all become a shake. Say: “Large shake, butter pecan, extra thick.” Extra thick is the move if you like it spoonable, and asking for a malt adds old-fashioned malted milk depth for nothing extra.
Floats and freezes work the same way. A float is vanilla ice cream plus any fountain drink, and swapping in chocolate ice cream makes it a Black Cow. The freeze blends 7up or Sprite with sherbet or Italian ice, and the Cappuccino Frost mixes coffee syrup with vanilla ice cream and a splash of soda. A regular shake is $4.25, a large is $5.42 and a freeze runs $4.25, whatever flavor you dream up.
Can You Build a Custom Sundae at Bruster’s?
Yes, and this is where the Bruster’s custom sundae game gets genuinely good. Pick any flavor from the case, any of 9 toppings (hot fudge, strawberry, marshmallow, warm peanut butter, caramel, pineapple, butterscotch, maple nut, dixie nuts), served in a fresh-baked waffle bowl.
The DIY turtle is the classic custom order: the menu’s $4.95 turtle sundae (hot fudge, caramel, pecans) rebuilt on any flavor you like. Try it on butter pecan. The grown-up dirt sundae supersizes the kids’ favorite, Oreo crumbs and a gummy worm, into a regular cup.
A regular custom sundae rings up at $4.25, and loaded builds land in the $4.95 to $5.61 premium range, same as the menu sundaes. Banana Thursday still applies too: bring your own banana on any Thursday and your custom creation goes half price.
How Much Do Bruster’s Secret Menu Items Cost?
Because Bruster’s charges by size and format rather than by recipe, a custom blast is just a Blast and a custom sundae is just a sundae. Here is how the popular secret builds map to 2026 menu prices.
| Secret Build | Menu Equivalent | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Custom two-mix-in Blast | Regular Blast (16 oz) | $4.24 |
| Large custom Blast | Large Blast (22 oz) | $4.25 |
| Custom flavor shake | Regular hand-spun shake (22 oz) | $4.25 |
| Extra-thick malt shake | Large hand-spun shake (32 oz) | $5.42 |
| DIY custom sundae | Regular sundae | $4.25 |
| Loaded waffle bowl sundae | Premium sundae range | $4.95 – $5.61 |
| Custom freeze or float | Regular freeze | $4.25 |
Bruster’s shops are independently owned franchises, so your local store might charge a little more or less, and delivery apps list higher prices than in-store. But the whole Bruster’s secret menu costs exactly what the regular menu costs. When in doubt, just walk in and ask.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is on the Bruster’s secret menu?
There is no official list. The Bruster’s secret menu is a fan-built collection of custom orders: two-mix-in Blasts, hand-spun shakes in any of the 150 rotating flavors, DIY sundaes with any topping combination, Black Cow floats and malted shakes.
How much do Bruster’s secret menu items cost?
The same as their menu equivalents. A custom Blast costs $4.24 regular or $5.19 large, custom shakes run $4.25 to $5.42, and custom sundaes ring up at $4.25 to $5.61. Prices vary slightly by franchise location.
Can you order a custom Blast at Bruster’s?
Yes. Pick from 11 mix-ins (M&M’s, Oreo, Twix, Reese’s PB Cup, Reese’s Pieces, Heath, Snickers, Butterfinger, Nestle Toll House, Nestle Crunch, brownie pieces) and ask for one or two in a regular or large Blast. “Half Oreo, half Reese’s Pieces” is the classic custom order.
Does the Bruster’s secret menu work at every location?
Mostly. Flavors rotate daily from a 150-recipe library, so your flavor might not be in the case, and mix-ins can vary by shop. Ask what’s available and keep custom orders simple at peak hours.
Prices last verified: October 13, 2026. Source of truth: the official Bruster’s menu at brusters.com.
