FAQs
Take home Culver's custard to enjoy whenever you want by picking up a pint from your restaurant's freezer or asking to get a pint or quart of the featured Flavor of the Day to go. Sometimes, however, nothing beats the sweet surprise of stopping in for a flavor you've never tried before and savoring every blue spoonful.
What is the difference between custard and ice cream at Culvers? ›
In fact, the distinction is even written into law. Custard is made from a combination of milk, cream and pasteurized egg yolks, and in order to be true custard, it has to be at least 1.4 percent egg. Anything less than that, and it's just ice cream. Discover why we craft in small batches.
What is Culver's most famous for? ›
Culver's is a fast-food restaurant that started in Wisconsin and has since expanded to 26 states. The chain is known for its ButterBurgers, cheese curds, and frozen custard. I'd never been before, but my mom loves it — so my husband and I recently tried it out.
What is Culvers Mooey Gooey Twist? ›
Mooey Gooey Twist is, well, a twist of vanilla and chocolate frozen custard that includes ribbons of salted caramel and chopped chocolate. Proceeds raised during Scoops of Thanks Day go directly to local chapters of FFA and other organizations.
What is the most unhealthy thing at Culvers? ›
Worst: The Culvers Bacon Deluxe
With a whopping 57 grams of total fat and 22 grams of saturated fat in this order, you will meet your daily recommended allowance for calories from fat and saturated fats in your diet. This burger also packs 1,205 milligrams of sodium and just 1 measly gram of fiber.
Can you get the flavor of the day as a concrete mixer? ›
CONCRETE MIXERS®
Choose Vanilla, Chocolate or Flavor of the Day with your choice of 2 Mix-ins included. Add more for an additional charge.
Which is healthier, ice cream or custard? ›
Nutritional Value
Frozen custard is higher in fat and calories than ice cream. This is because of the egg yolks and heavy cream used in its recipe. Frozen custard is also typically denser than ice cream, which means it is more calorie-dense. Ice cream is typically lower in fat and calories than frozen custard.
Why is Culvers custard so good? ›
Culver's serves their custard warmer than ice cream, which prevents taste buds from freezing and means customers experience the flavor for longer. It also contains less air than ice cream, which makes it both denser and richer than the rival dessert.
Is frozen custard thicker than ice cream? ›
Because ice cream is made in a machine that churns air into the base as it freezes, it has a lighter mouthfeel. Frozen custard is produced in a machine that incorporates as little air as possible, so it has a denser, thicker, more velvety texture than ice cream.
What is the Culver's scandal? ›
Waukesha County prosecutors have charged two Muskego Culver's employees with extortion after they allegedly threatened to expose a co-worker's affair unless he paid them thousands of dollars. Cameron Rueda, 29, of Waukesha is charged with extorting $1,100 from the victim inside the restaurant in late 2022.
Culver's uses fresh, never frozen beef, and the pressing and searing technique locks in the juices and therefore the flavor. Pressing the beef also ensures it is the right thickness to cook evenly on the grill. "That's where that great steak flavor comes from." The beef is seasoned with a salt and pepper mixture.
Who is Culver's biggest competitor? ›
Ritter's Frozen Custard is Culver's's top competitor. Ritter's Frozen Custard is a Private company that was founded in New York, New York in 1989. Ritter's Frozen Custard operates in the Specialty Food Stores industry.
What is a cooler at Culvers? ›
A sunshiny combination of Culver's creamy Lemon Ice, made with slow-frozen real Lemonade, and your choice of fruit topping blended to sweet perfection. So what'll it be—strawberry, mango, blackberry, blueberry or red raspberry? Get one for a limited time.
What is Turtle Dove custard at Culvers? ›
Creamy Vanilla Fresh Frozen Custard swirled with ribbons of old fashioned salted caramel, marshmallow creme, toasted pecan pieces and chopped Dove® Chocolate pieces.
Why is it called Culver's? ›
Culver's co-founders Craig and Lea Culver, and Craig's parents George and Ruth Culver built their restaurant business by following this principle. But there is a story to tell on how this all came to be, one that starts on the banks of the Wisconsin River in a southern Wisconsin town called Sauk City.