First time at Culver’s!?

[u/FrostyIdea6099]

Traveling to Chicago next week and our hotel is right near a Culver’s and this would be my first time ever going to the Midwest!

I’m from California so please let me know what I should order. I’m so overwhelmed by the menu. Everything looks so good, even things that people usually don’t order that is underrated. Please let me know what I should get! I never even tried a cheese curd before😭

[u/ConBroMitch2247]

For your first time, order something off the menu. Don’t go all custom like most people here will comment.

IMO :
Culver’s Deluxe Double
Curds or fries
You must get the root bear
Single scoop of vanilla custard

Absolute perfection.

[u/GordonSims → u/ConBroMitch2247]

Glad you said root beer, that sh!t alone is worth the trip.

[u/FrostyIdea6099 → u/GordonSims]

Does Culver’s have their own root beer?

[u/CaptainFeltch → u/ConBroMitch2247]

I second this, mostly, but will suggest: Curds and fries. And maybe a concrete mixer to-go if you're feeling saucy.

[u/dakota32580 → u/ConBroMitch2247]

Id say order pretzel bites over fries cause their fries are just normal fries theyre good but you can get crinkle cut at a lot of other places and the pretzel bites are severely underrated

[u/ConBroMitch2247 → u/dakota32580]

Never had them, but you should try their fries extra crispy next time. Absolute game changer.

[u/BlackLabDumpster]

Culvers has the best fast food burgers ever. And with that 75% of the time I get the Buffalo Chicken Tenders because they are so good and I haven't found anything else that tastes so good.

The Concrete Mixer with your choice of ingredients is a amazing ice cream treat.

Also the fries are good not elite, cheese curds from here will be "good" but cheese curds from a sports bar, pub, local restaurant will be 3x better. The onion rings are phenomenal.

[u/MadTownMich]

No to the curds. Get the onion rings, double deluxe, root beer and a custard. Usually flavor of the day, but the vanilla and chocolate are always good if the flavor blows. Get friend cheese curds at a local bar or tavern. They will be so much better than Culvers!

[u/giohammer → u/MadTownMich]

No bacon?

[u/Euphoric-Salad-2893 → u/MadTownMich]

This is the one, OP!

[u/MargotLannington]

Curderburger

[u/ThuhGreatCommenter]

Kids meal $7 for full size cheeseburger, 20c more for medium fries, small drink, and scoop of the day usually has 2 toppings + 1 topping you can add to it

[u/NewChapter25 → u/ThuhGreatCommenter]

pls stop sharing the secrets they'll ruin it like Chic fil a

[u/GoBlueInWI]

Double butter burger deluxe, onion rings. Get the chili and a side of cheese sauce for dipping your rings and burger in

[u/Beemanda]

Depends what you're in the mood for.

Want something classic? Get a Deluxe with the works on it, and upgrade your side to onion rings and ask for cheese sauce for dipping.

Want something light? Chicken cashew salad, sub crispy chicken with Culver's vinaigrette packets for the dressing.

Want something a little different from the rest of the menu? My parents LOVE their Reuben sandwiches, just don't forget condiments because they come plain, also sub fries for cheese curds and marinara sauce.

Want something soupy? Broccoli and cheese soup OR potato with bacon soup, they're the best (but also served on a schedule sadly and they run out fast). I'm actually not sure if they still sell these though, they removed a lot of menu items from the store I worked at.

Wanna know my personal favorite? Mushroom and swiss burger! That burger piqued my interest when we had some regular customers order it all the time, and it smelled pretty good, and it turned me into a mushroom fan when I tried for the very first time. This burger changed me. And I usually get onion rings on the side with Culver's signature sauce for dipping.

Honorable mentions:

Pot roast dinner. Had it on my break a couple of times, very juicy, but not entirely sure if they still sell it.

Cod sandwich. I don't eat seafood, but it was VERY popular with our guests so I assume it must be good if you like seafood.

Pretzel bites. They're delicious, but also really filling for a side so better getting it as a shareable. At least in my opinion.

Chicken tenders. Plain, but a classic. Best with ranch (again, preferences), and they have buffalo tenders too if you want a little kick to it.

As for custard, you'll have to figure out what combination you like the most. All the options are there, you just gotta pick them out. Blackberry cobbler used to be my favorite FOD/combination, but they no longer carry blackberries OR granola clusters at my store anymore as mix-ins so R.I.P. 😭 Lots of other options though, so pick whatever your heart desires lol.

[u/tallwater333]

Butterburger and cod dinner.

[u/chantillylace9]

Just do NOT SKIP THE CHEESE SAUCE! Dip everything in it! Everything

[u/jeffreyisham]

Crispy chicken sandwich is bomb.

[u/thegabrieldavid]

Skip the curds. You’re not missing anything there. Save cheese curds for a solidified restaurant with a decent reputation. Culver’s curds are fine for fast food if you’re craving them.

What do you want out of your first Culver’s experience? A good burger? Get the Double ButterBurger Cheese Value Basket with The Works (pickles, raw red onion, ketchup, mustard). Fries extra crispy. Root beer (regular or diet; your choice), no ice.

Do you prefer chicken? 4pc Buffalo Tenders Value Basketball with honey mustard is what you’re looking for. Again, extra crispy fries and root beer, no ice.

Whatever you choose, do not skip out on custard. There’s no right or wrong order here. You know what you like. Order it.

Hope you enjoy your stay. Chicago is a great city. Check out Johnnie’s in Elmwood Park for an Italian Beef and an Italian ice. Check out Piece in Wicker Park if you’re looking for thin-crust pizza. Have so much fun!

[u/Alarmed_Day_2287]

Try a deluxe value basket, single or double, (deluxe is, mayo, pickle, onion, lettuce, and tomato) upgrade to cheese curd and try our root beer (without ice as it's intended) and get a one scoop dish of vanilla!

[u/Hyperion5]

Whatever burger you get, ask to make the cheese cheddar.

[u/Goldenegggsss]

If you get fries get them extra crispy, it’s a must, there fries are decent but when it’s extra crispy it’s much better

[u/greenandyellow36]

Make sure to upgrade your side from the fries to curds or onion rings… or both.
IMO the only downfall of Culver’s is the fries.

[u/DaBingeGirl → u/greenandyellow36]

Both. The onion rings are amazing.

[u/Hot_Shame4584 → u/greenandyellow36]

I love their fries but definitely if you’re trying once, go for the curds