Check out the updated Culver’s menu with prices, last verified in October 2026, covering ButterBurgers, Wisconsin Cheese Curds, and Fresh Frozen Custard. Culver’s has been searing burgers on a lightly buttered bun since 1984, and it’s grown from a single family-run restaurant in Sauk City, Wisconsin, into one of the largest Midwestern fast-casual chains, still owned by the same family that started it.
This guide runs through the full Culver’s menu, from ButterBurgers and chicken to sides and custard desserts, along with current pricing, so you know what to expect before you order.
Culver’s Menu With Prices
ButterBurgers
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Original ButterBurger | $6.39 |
| ButterBurger Cheese | $6.79 |
| Double ButterBurger with Cheese | $8.19 |
| Culver’s Deluxe | $7.29 |
| Double Deluxe | $8.99 |
| Triple Deluxe | $10.79 |
| Bacon Deluxe | $7.99 |
Chicken & Sandwiches
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Original Chicken Sandwich | $7.29 |
| Chicken Tenders (3-piece) | $7.99 |
| Chicken Tenders (5-piece) | $10.49 |
| North Atlantic Cod Sandwich | $8.49 |
| Harvest Veggie Burger | $6.99 |
| Grilled Cheese | $4.29 |
Value Baskets (Combos)
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Original ButterBurger Value Basket | $9.49 |
| ButterBurger Deluxe Value Basket | $10.99 |
| 3-Piece Chicken Tenders Value Basket | $10.49 |
| Cod Value Basket | $11.99 |
Sides
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Crinkle Cut Fries (Regular) | $2.99 |
| Wisconsin Cheese Curds | $5.69 |
| Onion Rings | $4.49 |
| Coleslaw | $2.79 |
| Steamed Broccoli | $2.79 |
| Corn Dog | $3.49 |
Fresh Frozen Custard
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Single Scoop (Dish or Cone) | $2.99 |
| Flavor of the Day (Single Scoop) | $3.99 |
| Sundae | $5.29 |
| Concrete Mixer (Regular) | $5.49 |
| Shake or Malt (Regular) | $4.99 |
| Banana Split | $6.99 |
Kids’ Meals
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Kids’ ButterBurger | $4.99 |
| Kids’ Chicken Tenders | $4.99 |
| Kids’ Corn Dog | $4.99 |
| Kids’ Grilled Cheese | $4.99 |
Disclaimer: Menu items and prices on this website are for reference only and may not reflect current offerings. Culver’s restaurants are independently owned and operated franchises, so prices vary by location and state. Please check with your local restaurant or the app for the latest updates.
Best Value Picks on the Menu
If you’re watching your budget, here’s where Culver’s gives you the most for your money:
Value Baskets. Bundling a burger, fries, and a drink into a Value Basket usually saves a couple of dollars over ordering each item separately.
Grilled Cheese ($4.29). One of the cheapest items on the whole menu, and still cooked to order rather than pre-made.
Single Scoop of the Flavor of the Day ($3.99). A cheap way to try that day’s rotating custard flavor without committing to a full Concrete Mixer.
Skipping extra mix-ins. A basic Concrete Mixer already comes with mix-ins included, so sticking to the standard build avoids the upcharge for premium add-ins.
How Culver’s Compares
Culver’s sits in the middle of the fast-food price ladder more than McDonald’s, roughly in line with Wendy’s, and noticeably cheaper than “better burger” chains like Five Guys. What sets it apart from all three is the frozen custard: made in small batches throughout the day with a denser, richer texture than regular soft serve, it’s a dessert program few competitors try to match at this scale. The rotating Flavor of the Day also gives Culver’s a built-in reason for repeat visits that a fixed dessert menu doesn’t offer, and Wisconsin Cheese Curds have become as much a signature order as the ButterBurger itself.
About Culver’s
Culver’s traces back to a property the Culver family already knew well. George and Ruth Culver had run an A&W restaurant on the same Sauk City, Wisconsin, lot starting in 1961, selling it and buying it back more than once over the following two decades. In 1984, after parting ways with A&W, George and Ruth teamed up with their son Craig and his wife, Lea, to open a new restaurant on that same property. They needed a menu that could carry the business beyond frozen custard alone, and Craig, remembering his mother buttering and grilling the top of a bun, came up with the idea for what they’d call the ButterBurger, a fresh beef patty seared to order and served on a lightly buttered, toasted bun.
The first Culver’s Frozen Custard and ButterBurgers opened on July 18, 1984, and lost money in its first year before turning a profit by year three. Franchising began in the early 1990s, and the chain has grown steadily ever since, adding Wisconsin Cheese Curds to the menu in 1997. Culver’s is still privately held by the Culver family, headquartered in nearby Prairie du Sac, Wisconsin, with Craig Culver serving as chairman and Julie Fussner as CEO. The company now operates more than 1,000 restaurants across roughly 26 states, concentrated in the Midwest but expanding into the South and Southwest.
Why Culver’s Is Famous
The ButterBurger. A fresh, never-frozen beef patty on a bun lightly buttered and toasted on the grill the dish the whole chain was built around.
Wisconsin Cheese Curds. Added to the menu in 1997, they’ve become nearly as iconic as the burgers themselves, crispy outside with gooey cheddar inside.
Fresh Frozen Custard. Churned in small batches throughout the day, it’s denser and richer than typical soft serve, and forms the base of the chain’s Concrete Mixers and shakes.
The Flavor of the Day. A rotating custard flavor that changes daily by location, giving regulars a reason to check back often.
FAQs
It’s Culver’s signature burger: a fresh, never-frozen beef patty seared to order and served on a bun lightly brushed with butter and toasted on the grill. Despite the name, it isn’t drenched in butter; the butter is limited to the bun.
It’s a rotating frozen custard flavor that changes daily and varies by location, ranging from classics like Turtle and Caramel Cashew to seasonal flavors like Pumpkin Spice or Peppermint Bark. It can be ordered as a cone, dish, sundae, shake, or Concrete Mixer.
Yes, though the menu isn’t built around them. The Harvest Veggie Burger, grilled cheese, Wisconsin Cheese Curds, and sides like coleslaw and steamed broccoli are all meat-free, along with the entire custard menu.
Generally, it sits in the middle of the pack, pricier than McDonald’s, close to Wendy’s, and cheaper than “better burger” chains like Five Guys or Shake Shack.
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Official Links
- Culver’s Official Website
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- Franchise Information
- Headquarters: Prairie du Sac, Wisconsin, United States
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