Culver's Menu: Full Prices, ButterBurgers & Frozen Custard (2026)

# Culver's Menu: Full Prices, ButterBurgers & Frozen Custard (2026)

By Daniel Rozin | A Versus B | December 11, 2026

Culver's is a fast food chain based in Prairie du Sac, Wisconsin, known for its ButterBurgers made with fresh-never-frozen beef, Wisconsin cheese curds, and made-to-order fresh frozen custard. With over 900 locations across 26 states — primarily in the Midwest — Culver's has a loyal regional following and consistent quality that rivals higher-priced fast casual options. A Single ButterBurger costs $5.99, cheese curds are $5.29, and frozen custard concretes run $5.99-$7.49. Here is the full Culver's menu with 2026 prices.

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Culver's Menu Prices (2026)#

ButterBurgers#

Chicken Sandwiches & Tenders#

Sides#

Fresh Frozen Custard#

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What Is a ButterBurger?#

Culver's ButterBurgers use fresh, never-frozen beef on a lightly buttered, toasted bun. The "butter" refers to the bun preparation — a small amount of butter is applied before toasting, giving the bun a slight richness and golden color. The patties are thin-smash style, cooked to order on a flat-top grill.

The key differentiator from McDonald's or Burger King: Culver's never pre-cooks patties or holds them in warming trays. Every burger is made after you order. This slows service but noticeably improves taste and texture.

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Best Items at Culver's#

1. ButterBurger "The Original" (Double) — $8.99. The standard for Culver's fans. Pickles, onion, mustard, and ketchup on a double patty with the signature buttered bun. Tastes noticeably different from a McDonald's double burger.

2. Wisconsin Cheese Curds — $5.29. Fresh white cheddar cheese curds, battered and fried. Culver's uses real Wisconsin cheese curds that squeak when fresh. The signature side at Culver's — order them early before they sit.

3. Fresh Frozen Custard — $3.99-$5.99 per scoop. Made fresh throughout the day and richer than standard soft serve. Culver's uses egg yolks in their custard mix, giving it a denser, creamier texture. Check the "Flavor of the Day" at your location.

4. Concrete Mixer — $5.99. A thick concrete-style milkshake with mix-ins blended throughout (not just on top). Better than a standard shake.

5. Mushroom & Swiss (Double) — $9.99. One of the best specialty burgers on the menu. Sautéed mushrooms, white cheddar, and horseradish sauce distinguish it from standard toppings.

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Culver's Flavor of the Day#

Every Culver's location offers a Flavor of the Day for fresh frozen custard. Popular flavors rotate through vanilla, chocolate, strawberry, butter pecan, caramel cashew, and seasonal specials. You can check your local Culver's flavor of the day on the Culver's website or app before visiting.

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Culver's vs. Competitors#

Culver's competes with McDonald's, Five Guys, Whataburger, and In-N-Out in the regional burger market.

• Culver's vs McDonald's — McDonald's is cheaper and has more locations; Culver's uses better ingredients and made-to-order prep
• Culver's vs Five Guys — Five Guys lets you pile on free toppings; Culver's wins on price and cheese curds
• Culver's vs Whataburger — Whataburger dominates the South and Texas; Culver's dominates the Midwest; both beat the national chains

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Is Culver's Worth It in 2026?#

At $7-$10 for a burger, Culver's is priced between McDonald's ($5-$8) and Five Guys ($11-$14). The quality-to-price ratio is strong — better than fast food, and cheaper than fast casual. The cheese curds alone make it worth visiting at least once if you are in the Midwest. If you are visiting for the first time: order a double ButterBurger, a regular cheese curd, and a scoop of the frozen custard. Under $20 for all three.

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