Numerous reviews highlighted rude and unhelpful staff, with several customers expressing dissatisfaction with the service they received.
Food Quality
Many customers reported issues with food quality, including incorrect orders, cold food, and smaller portion sizes than expected.
Cleanliness
Several reviews mentioned cleanliness issues, including dirty tables and unkempt staff uniforms, contributing to a negative dining experience.
Wait Times
Customers frequently noted long wait times, both in the drive-thru and inside the restaurant, leading to frustration.
Mixed Experiences
While some customers praised the food and service, many others had negative experiences, indicating inconsistency in performance.
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Hannah D.
Oct 7, 2025
1.0
I’ve been to the DQ a few times since my family moved here a year and a half ago. I want to preface this review with the fact that during my very first time going to this location, the lady was incredibly rude in the drive through (I had a TWO-day-old and a toddler in the car and going inside would have been too difficult. I asked the lady if she could give me ice cream cake options over the intercom. She said, “Why don’t you come in and look for yourself.” I responded, “Can you not just tell me here?” She clearly did not like this response and was rude throughout the rest of the exchange). I still went a few times after since that was one employee and one incident.
Fast forward to last night, 10/6/25, around 9:15pm. I ordered the same thing I have been ordering for about 25 years - a Reese’s blizzard. The employee hands me the blizzard. It’s vanilla Icecream with the tiniest little brown specs in it. I told the drive through employee this. He gets someone else to handle the situation, a female employee. I’m assuming she was a manager. I told her that I always order a Reese’s blizzard and I have never had it to where it’s basically vanilla Ice-cream with specs of chocolate. Where was the candy? You can’t even taste the Reese’s. You can’t even see them. It was an absurd low amount of candy.
She at first defended how they made this blizzard. I asked if they are cutting back on the amount of Reese’s candy they put in blizzards. She confirmed. She then gave me a refund, no apology or attempt to rectify the situation and was blatantly annoyed throughout the exchange as well.
I understand DQ is a business that needs to turn a profit, but there is a point where the business now is delivering an exceptionally low-quality product that I’m amazed more people haven’t written reviews on this or this place isn’t dishing out refunds right and left.
I am very reasonable and I don’t expect DQ (or any business) to go wild with the expensive ingredients, but I do expect SOME chunks of Reese’s in a Reese’s blizzard.
Anyway, promptly drove to Sonic right after all of this. I ordered a Reese’s Blast. I received a very reasonable Reese’s-to-ice-cream ratio. I will now end my 25-year-long DQ relationship and am going to Sonic for my Reese’s Blast/Blizzards from now on.
AR
Angel Rutherford
Oct 7, 2025
5.0
Maroe schmall is the best. She gives great customer service and always wears a smile.
CB
cali bumpous
Oct 5, 2025
1.0
The lady working here was really rude to my mom for no reason. It made us both uncomfortable. Definitely not the kind of service we expected from Dairy Queen.
TB
Tiffany Brimer
Oct 5, 2025
1.0
Order was messed up, which is no big deal. I drove back around to get it fixed and had the rudest female worker ever who argued with me about the order and was so hateful. Really disappointing experience.
DG
dalton g
Oct 1, 2025
1.0
I went to order a New York cheesecake blizzard for my wife through the drive thru and got told ok with a stern voice and then the price. I pulled up to the first window for a decent gentlemen with curly hair to ask me if I ordered a royal New York cheesecake blizzard and my other one, I said no I ordered a New York cheesecake. I worked at Dairy Queen when I was younger so I know what the difference is between a royal and regular blizzard. My wife hates the filling that the royal one has. This blonde lady proceeds to speak over me when I said no I ordered a regular and gave me attitude telling me that’s what a New York cheese cake is, a royal version of the cheese cake. Then plopped the blizzard down so hard that it splattered ice cream on the counter. I told her no. I ordered a New York cheesecake, not a royal. The New York cheesecake has strawberries in it but no filling down the middle. She made a new one but didn’t put strawberries in it and somehow got some sprinkles and other ingredients in it. She proceeded to yell about me to the guy with curly hair till I left. She’s lucky she didn’t put an ingredient in it that my wife is allergic to when I specifically asked for something that she as a worker should know how to make and the difference between the two as well as not yell and give attitude to her customer with the window wide open looking directly at me while I’m in uniform cause I’m active duty down at Little Rock AFB. I wouldn’t recommend this Dairy Queen to anyone because of this scenario. The curly hair guy that worked the window can account for the whole thing.
Around 5:10pm October 1st
What are the operating hours of Dairy Queen Grill & Chill in Searcy, AR?
The restaurant is open Monday through Thursday from 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM, Friday and Saturday from 6:00 AM to 11:00 PM, and Sunday from 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM.
Does Dairy Queen Grill & Chill offer drive-thru service?
Yes, Dairy Queen Grill & Chill in Searcy provides a convenient drive-thru service.
Are there facilities for families and children at this Dairy Queen location?
Yes, the location is family-friendly with booster seats, high chairs, and welcomes children.
Can I order Dairy Queen Grill & Chill menu items online for pickup?
Yes, you can place an order online for pickup via their order URL on Dairy Queen's official website.
Does Dairy Queen Grill & Chill serve breakfast?
Yes, this location serves breakfast.
Is there seating and free Wi-Fi available at Dairy Queen Grill & Chill?
Yes, the restaurant offers seating and provides free Wi-Fi for customers.
What nearby places can I visit before or after enjoying Dairy Queen Grill & Chill?
Nearby places include Blue Rhino Propane Exchange for propane supplies, Big Red convenience store, and Oasis Car Wash for automotive cleaning services.
Are there any nearby entertainment options close to Dairy Queen Grill & Chill?
Yes, the Searcy Summer Dinner Theatre and Ulrey Performing Arts Center are close by, offering arts and entertainment events you might enjoy before or after your visit.
Where can I find other dining options near Dairy Queen Grill & Chill?
Nearby dining options include Pizza Hut for American and pizza cuisine, and Slim Chickens, a chicken restaurant serving southern-style food.