M&M Top-Loaded Shake
Dave's M&M Top-Loaded Shake — a hand-spun shake blended and piled high with classic M&M's candies, whipped cream, and a colorful candy crown. Chocolate-candy crunch on real ice cream, with the dairy fat that cools Nashville heat.
About the M&M Top-Loaded Shake
The M&M Top-Loaded Shake takes a hand-spun ice cream shake and crowns it with a colorful pile of M&M's chocolate candies, whipped cream, and a candy garnish. M&M's are mixed throughout and loaded on top, giving you a chocolate-candy crunch in nearly every sip — a playful, kid-favorite take on the loaded shake format.
At $6.99 it carries the same premium as the other top-loaded shakes, with the candy toppings justifying the upgrade over the $5.49 classics. It comes in at 740 calories — the lightest of the top-loaded shakes — because the real ice cream base still drives most of the nutrition. And like every dairy shake at Dave's, it cools spice: the dairy fat binds to capsaicin and clears the burn off your taste buds far more effectively than water or soda. The candy crunch makes it the most fun shake to eat while you work through a spicy order.
What's Inside the M&M Top-Loaded Shake
Hand-Spun Ice Cream Base
Your choice of vanilla, chocolate, or strawberry ice cream blended with milk into a thick base — the dairy fat here is what neutralizes capsaicin.
Blended M&M's
Classic milk chocolate M&M's are spun into the shake, adding bursts of chocolate-candy flavor and a satisfying crunch throughout every sip.
M&M Candy Topping
A generous, colorful pile of M&M's top-loaded onto the shake delivers the showpiece crunch and the eye-catching candy-crown presentation.
Whipped Cream & Candy Garnish
Finished with a swirl of whipped cream and a scatter of M&M's on top for a bright, dessert-style, photo-ready presentation.
Nutrition Facts
Nutrition Facts
Estimated values — may vary by location and preparation.
How to Customize
Choose Your Size
Order the standard size, or ask whether a smaller or larger pour is available at your location. Hand-spun and top-loaded to order.
Choose Your Base Flavor
Pick chocolate for double chocolate, vanilla for a classic candy shake, or strawberry for a fruity berry-and-candy combination.
Extra M&M Toppings
Ask for an extra-heavy load of M&M's on top, or more candy blended in, for a bigger chocolate-candy crunch in every sip.
Extra Whipped Cream
Request an extra swirl of whipped cream for a taller, more indulgent finish beneath the colorful candy crown.
Best Pairings
Hot or Extra Hot Tenders
The dairy base neutralizes capsaicin on hot tenders while the candy crunch keeps things fun between bites — relief and reward at once.
Spice Relief
Dave's Bites (Hot)
Crispy bite-sized heat with a candy-loaded shake is a playful snack-and-dessert combo that's a hit with kids and spice fans alike.
Snack Combo
Large Top-Loaded Fries
Loaded fries plus a candy-crowned shake doubles down on the loaded experience — savory and salty against sweet, chocolatey crunch.
Loaded ComboFrequently Asked Questions
How much does the M&M Top-Loaded Shake cost?
The M&M Top-Loaded Shake costs $6.99 at most Dave's Hot Chicken locations — $1.50 more than the classic shakes ($5.49). The premium covers the blended M&M's and the loaded candy toppings on top. Prices may vary by location and are higher on third-party delivery apps.
How many calories are in the M&M Top-Loaded Shake?
About 740 calories per serving — making it the lightest of the top-loaded shakes, since the real ice cream base provides most of the calories. Expect roughly 30g of fat and 92g of sugar per shake. The exact count varies slightly with your chosen base flavor.
Can I choose the base flavor for the M&M Top-Loaded Shake?
Yes — you choose chocolate, vanilla, or strawberry as the ice cream base, and the M&M's are blended and loaded on top of whichever you pick. Chocolate makes it a double-chocolate treat, vanilla keeps it classic, and strawberry adds a fruity twist.
Does the M&M Top-Loaded Shake contain dairy and nuts?
It contains dairy — real ice cream, milk, and whipped cream — so it is not vegan, though it is vegetarian-friendly. Standard M&M's are made on shared equipment with peanuts and tree nuts, so anyone with a milk or nut allergy should avoid it and confirm cross-contact risks with staff before ordering.
Does it still cool down spicy food with all the candy on top?
Yes — the dairy fat in the ice cream base is what neutralizes capsaicin, and the toppings don't change that. Capsaicin is fat-soluble, so the shake binds to it and clears the burn from your taste buds far better than water or soda. The M&M Top-Loaded Shake cools a Hot or Extra Hot order just as effectively as the classic shakes.
