If you’re wondering what’s on special at Braum’s right now, the short answer is this: Braum’s menu specials usually fall into four buckets — breakfast combos served until mid-morning, the Crave & Save burger combo, rotating seasonal ice cream flavors, and one-off promo days like National Ice Cream Day. Some of these run all year. Others show up for a few weeks and disappear.
I’ve grown up stopping at Braum’s on road trips through Oklahoma and Texas, and the thing that always stands out is how much you get for what you pay. This isn’t a chain that slaps “special” on a menu board and calls it a day. The burgers are made from beef the company raises itself, the milk comes from its own dairy herd, and the ice cream is churned close to where you’re eating it. That farm-to-counter setup is part of why the specials feel like real value instead of a gimmick.
This guide walks through the main categories of Braum’s menu specials, what’s typically included, roughly what you’ll pay, and which ones are worth planning a trip around. I’ll also cover lighter options, the unofficial “secret menu,” and a few tips for catching deals before they rotate out.
Quick note before we start: this is an independent, unofficial guide. It isn’t affiliated with or endorsed by Braum’s Ice Cream & Dairy Stores. Menu items, prices, and promotions change by location, by season, and sometimes without much notice — so treat the numbers below as a starting point, not a guarantee.
How We Put This Guide Together
Everything here comes from a mix of sources: Braum’s own menu boards and website listings, in-store visits, recent local news coverage of Braum’s promotions (like National Ice Cream Day pricing), and cross-checking against what franchise locations were actually charging at the time of writing. Prices and calorie counts are estimates based on that research, not numbers pulled from thin air. Because Braum’s runs mostly in Oklahoma, Texas, Kansas, Arkansas, and Missouri, pricing can shift noticeably even between two stores in the same city. Always confirm current pricing and availability at your nearest Braum’s location before you place an order.
What Counts as a “Braum’s Special”?
A Braum’s menu special is any item or combo priced or bundled differently from the everyday menu, usually to highlight a season, a holiday, or a value combo deal. That includes standing offers like the Crave & Save combo, time-of-day deals like the breakfast biscuit bundle, and short-run promotions tied to flavors or holidays. Some specials are posted on the menu board year-round; others only show up on social media or in-store signage for a week or two.
Braum’s Breakfast Specials
Braum’s breakfast runs early and wraps up by mid-morning, generally around 10:30 AM, so this isn’t a menu you can chase after lunch. It’s built for commuters and early risers who want something hot and filling without a long wait.
Biscuit & Gravy Combo
This is the classic. You get biscuits smothered in sausage gravy, paired with a drink, for a price that usually lands well under $6. It’s heavy, salty in the best way, and honestly enough to carry you to lunch if you’re not doing much physical work that morning. Order it if you want comfort food and don’t mind a food coma by 9 AM.
Bacon, Egg & Cheese Biscuit Combo
A tighter, more portable option. The combo typically bundles a bacon-egg-cheese biscuit with hash browns and a small coffee. The biscuit itself is flaky rather than dense, and the bacon has a decent snap to it — better than what you’d get from a typical drive-thru chain. This is the one I grab when I’m actually driving somewhere and need one hand free.
Big Country Breakfast Special
For a sit-down-style platter, the Big Country Breakfast is the move. Expect eggs, a biscuit, hash browns, and a meat option on one plate, usually priced in the $4–$5 range depending on the location. It’s a lot of food for the price, which is part of why regulars order it instead of splitting two smaller items.
Breakfast Burrito Specials
Braum’s also runs breakfast burrito combos on and off, wrapping eggs, cheese, and a protein like sausage or bacon into a flour tortilla. These tend to be the fastest option if you’re eating on the go, and they hold up decently well if you’re not eating them for another 15–20 minutes.
Braum’s Crave & Save Combo Special
This is the one people specifically search for by name, and it’s usually Braum’s flagship value combo. The Crave & Save typically pairs a double quarter-pound burger — the exact variety rotates, sometimes an Aloha Burger with grilled pineapple, sometimes a Sweet ‘N Spicy Gouda burger — with a side and a drink.
Here’s what usually separates it from a standard fast-food combo:
- The burger: a double quarter-pound patty, made from fresh (not frozen) beef
- The side: your choice of crinkle-cut fries or a Greek yogurt cup, which is a nice touch if you’re trying to eat a little lighter
- The drink: a 16-ounce hand-dipped shake or malt, not a fountain soda
That shake swap is the real hook. Most fast-food chains charge close to $5 for a hand-dipped shake on its own, so folding one into a combo meal changes the math on whether this is actually a good deal — and it usually is.
Value Meals and Bag O’ Burgers
If you’re feeding more than one or two people, Braum’s bundled burger packs are worth a look. These bag deals typically bundle several burgers together at a lower per-burger cost than ordering them individually, which makes them a practical pick for a quick family dinner or a group grabbing food on the way to an event. Portion sizes and included items vary by location, so it’s worth asking what’s currently bundled before you order for a crowd.
What Makes Braum’s Specials Different from Other Fast-Food Deals
A lot of fast-food “specials” are really just a smaller burger and a smaller fry bundled at a smaller price. Braum’s approach tends to run the other way — the specials usually add something (a full-size shake, a second side option, a farm-raised beef patty) instead of shrinking the meal to hit a price point. Part of that comes down to the business model. Braum’s raises its own cattle, milks its own dairy herd, and bakes and processes a lot of what ends up on the menu, so the company isn’t paying a middleman markup the way most chains are. That’s not marketing spin — it’s the actual reason a $9 combo can include a full hand-dipped shake instead of a small fountain drink.
It also explains why the specials feel more regional than corporate. You won’t find Braum’s specials nationwide the way you’d find a McDonald’s promotion, because Braum’s itself only operates in five states. That smaller footprint means a manager at one store can run a local promotion — say, a back-to-school biscuit deal or a county-fair-week ice cream discount — that never shows up anywhere else. If you’re new to the brand, it’s worth treating the specials menu less like a fixed price list and more like something that shifts store to store.
Braum’s Ice Cream and Dessert Specials
Ice cream is where Braum’s built its reputation, and it shows in how often the dessert menu gets refreshed. The base lineup already runs past 100 flavors, and the special promotions layer rotating flavors and sundae deals on top of that.
Daily and Weekly Cone Deals
Small ice cream promotions — a discounted single-dip cone, a double-dip deal, a two-for-one on pint or three-pint tubs — show up regularly, even if they’re not always posted online ahead of time. A recent three-pint ice cream promotion ran at two tubs for $7, and cone specials have dipped as low as around a dollar during certain promotional windows. These come and go fast, so don’t plan a special trip around one unless you’ve confirmed it’s currently running.
National Ice Cream Day
Every July, Braum’s marks National Ice Cream Day with one of its biggest single-day promotions. Recent versions of the deal have included junior or single-dip cones for around $1.45, double-dip cones for around $2.00, and double-dip hot fudge sundaes for around $3.19, available for one day only at all locations. If you’re an ice cream regular, this is genuinely worth putting on your calendar.
Fancy Sundaes
Braum’s “fancy sundae” lineup goes beyond the standard hot fudge or caramel sundae. Past limited-time versions have included a Sticky Bun Sundae with caramel and pecans over Bundt cake, a Cocoa Banana Sundae with hot fudge and banana slices, and a French Chocolate Macaroon Sundae topped with marshmallow. These tend to run seasonally and rotate out once the promotional window ends, so if you see one on the board, that’s usually your sign to try it now rather than later.
Seasonal and Limited-Time Flavor Specials
This is where Braum’s menu specials get genuinely fun to track, since the seasonal ice cream flavors change with the calendar and don’t always repeat the following year.
| Season | Example Special | What It’s Like |
|---|---|---|
| Spring/Summer | Mango Con Chamoy | Sweet mango ice cream with a spicy-tangy chamoy swirl |
| Summer | Sticky Bun, White Chocolate Strawberry Tart | Dessert-inspired mix-ins like pound cake and pecans |
| Fall | Pumpkin Spice Shake | Pumpkin spice blended into a creamy hand-dipped shake |
| Winter/Holiday | Peppermint Crunch | Mint ice cream with chocolate candy pieces |
| Winter/Holiday | Eggnog | Creamy eggnog-flavored ice cream with holiday toppings |
Flavor availability depends heavily on location and time of year. If a specific seasonal flavor is the reason you’re visiting, it’s worth calling ahead or checking your local store’s page first.
Lighter and Health-Conscious Options
Braum’s isn’t only burgers and shakes. If you’re watching calories or just want something that won’t sit heavy, a few picks stand out:
- Grilled chicken salads — fresh vegetables with a grilled protein instead of fried
- Greek yogurt side swap — available in place of fries on several combo specials, including the Crave & Save
- Single-dip cones or junior sizes — a way to get the ice cream without committing to a full sundae
- Breakfast combos without the biscuit — swapping in fruit or a smaller portion where the location allows it
None of these turn Braum’s into health food, and that’s not really the point. They’re reasonable middle-ground choices on a menu that’s mostly built around indulgence.
Sample Pricing and Calorie Snapshot
Use this table as a general reference point, not a locked-in price list. Numbers can shift by store, by state, and by season.
| Item | Estimated Price | Estimated Calories |
|---|---|---|
| Biscuit & Gravy Combo | $5.59 | 600–700 |
| Bacon/Egg/Cheese Biscuit Combo | $5.00–$6.00 | 550–650 |
| Big Country Breakfast Special | $4.69 | ~820 |
| Crave & Save Combo (double burger + side + shake) | $8.00–$10.00 | 1,200–1,600 |
| Single-Dip Ice Cream Cone | $1.00–$1.79 | 150–250 |
| Double-Dip Hot Fudge Sundae | $3.19–$3.99 | 450–600 |
| Holiday Ice Cream (Peppermint or Eggnog, pint) | ~$5.29 | varies by flavor |
Prices and calories vary by location, franchise ownership, and season. Always confirm current pricing at your nearest Braum’s store, on the official menu board, or through Braum’s official website before ordering.
Braum’s Secret Menu
Braum’s doesn’t run an official secret menu the way some chains do, but regulars have their own customization habits — swapping a standard burger patty for the double, asking for a shake blended with a second ice cream flavor, or ordering a “concrete”-style thick shake with mix-ins folded in. None of this is guaranteed to work at every location, since it depends on what a given store is set up to do, but it’s worth asking if you’re a regular at one location and want to try something off-script.
How to Find Braum’s Specials Near You
Braum’s doesn’t run a single nationwide mobile ordering app the way many fast-food chains do, so most guests order in-store or through the drive-thru rather than through an app. The most reliable ways to catch a current special are:
- Checking the specials page on Braum’s official website before you head out
- Watching Braum’s social media accounts, where one-day promotions like National Ice Cream Day are usually announced first
- Asking at the counter, since some short-term deals are posted in-store before they hit the website
- Searching “Braum’s near me” to confirm your closest location’s hours, since breakfast and specials cutoffs vary slightly by store
Tips for Getting the Best Value
A few habits make a real difference if you’re trying to stretch your visit:
- Go early for breakfast deals. Once the breakfast window closes, usually around 10:30 AM, those combo prices disappear for the day.
- Choose the shake over the fountain drink when a combo gives you the option — it’s the biggest built-in value in the Crave & Save deal.
- Buy ice cream in bulk when it’s discounted. Multi-pint promotions are a better per-scoop price than buying single cones over several visits.
- Ask before assuming a seasonal flavor is available. Seasonal specials don’t hit every store on the same day.
- Check for one-day promos around holidays, especially July for National Ice Cream Day and the winter holiday season for peppermint and eggnog flavors.
Frequently Asked Questions
What specials does Braum’s have?
Braum’s offers various specials, including value meals, burger combos, and breakfast deals. Customers can also enjoy ice cream, frozen yogurt, and other treats at selected prices. Special offers and prices may vary by location, so check the official menu for current deals.
Does Braum’s have a secret menu?
Braum’s does not have a widely established official secret menu, but customers can sometimes customize their orders. You may be able to request different burger toppings, ice cream combinations, or shake flavors. Availability depends on the ingredients and customization options offered at your local Braum’s.
What is the best thing to get at Braum’s?
One of the best choices at Braum’s is the cheeseburger, made with a beef patty, real cheese, fresh vegetables, and special sauce.
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The crinkle-cut French fries and a hand-dipped ice cream shake make popular sides and treats to enjoy with your meal.
Braum’s For a complete meal, try a cheeseburger combo with fries and your favorite drink or shake.
Does Braum’s have a two cheeseburger meal?
Braum’s offers several cheeseburger combo meals, including single, double, and other burger options.
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However, a standard meal specifically featuring two separate cheeseburgers may not be listed as a regular menu item. Ask your local Braum’s whether you can order two cheeseburgers together as a customized meal, and confirm the current price.
Final Thoughts
Braum’s menu specials work because the company controls so much of what it serves, from the beef to the milk to the ice cream itself, which keeps the value real instead of just marketed. If you’re trying one thing first, start with the Crave & Save combo for a meal or a seasonal ice cream flavor if you’re just stopping in for dessert. Either way, check pricing at your local store before you go, since specials shift more often than the regular menu does. Next time you’re near a Braum’s, it’s worth pulling in and seeing what’s currently on the board.
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