Culver’s Menu Prices
Culver’s menu prices are worth knowing before you pull into the drive-thru, because this Wisconsin chain (founded 1984, now 900+ locations across 26 states) doesn’t print prices on its website. What it does have: the ButterBurger® — fresh, never-frozen beef on a butter-toasted bun — plus Wisconsin cheese curds and fresh frozen custard that people genuinely drive out of their way for. Below are the real numbers, checked in October 2026.
Heads up on sourcing: Culver’s doesn’t publish prices, so every figure below is a DoorDash delivery price from October 2026 (checked at locations in Wisconsin, Illinois, Minnesota and Colorado). In-store prices are unverified and usually run 10–30% lower. Treat these as the ceiling, not the floor.
Culver’s ButterBurger Prices
The ButterBurger is the whole reason Culver’s exists. Fresh beef, smashed thin, served on a bun with a swipe of butter toasted right in. Delivery prices below — expect less at the counter.
| ButterBurger | WI Dells | Glenview IL | Plymouth MN | Longmont CO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ButterBurger® Cheese | $6.89+ | $5.89+ | $6.39+ | $6.59+ |
| The Culver’s® Deluxe | $7.49+ | $6.19+ | $6.79+ | $7.19+ |
| Bacon Deluxe | $9.69+ | $8.49+ | $9.19+ | $9.39+ |
| Mushroom & Swiss | $8.29+ | $6.69+ | $7.59+ | $7.49+ |
My honest take: the Deluxe is the sweet spot. The single-patty Cheese is fine, but for about a dollar more the Deluxe eats like a much bigger burger. The Mushroom & Swiss is the sleeper pick — genuinely good mushrooms, not the sad canned kind.
Culver’s Cheese Curds and Sides Prices
If you’ve never had real Wisconsin cheese curds, the Culver’s version will reset your standards. Squeaky, melty, battered — they’re the one side here I’d order on their own.
| Sides | WI | IL | MN | CO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin Cheese Curds | $6.89+ | $5.69+ | $6.39+ | $6.29+ |
| Crinkle Cut Fries | $5.19+ | $3.49+ | $4.39+ | $3.99+ |
| Onion Rings | $5.69+ | $4.59+ | $5.09+ | $5.39+ |
| Pretzel Bites with Cheese Sauce | $6.89+ | $5.69+ | $6.39+ | $6.29+ |
Culver’s Frozen Custard Prices
Culver’s makes its frozen custard fresh in-restaurant throughout the day — denser and richer than soft serve. The Flavor of the Day rotates daily, so what’s in the case depends on when you walk in.
| Custard & Shakes | WI | IL | MN | CO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Concrete Mixer® | $8.19+ | $7.69+ | $8.69+ | $7.79+ |
| Shake | $7.19+ | $6.99+ | $6.99+ | $6.99+ |
| Malt | $7.49+ | $7.19+ | $7.19+ | $7.39+ |
| Handpacked Pint | $6.89–$8.29+ (varies by location) | |||
Culver’s Chicken and Seafood Prices
Burgers get the glory, but the chicken tenders have a loyal following and the North Atlantic cod sandwich is a legit Lent-season option. Prices run higher here than the burger side of the menu.
| Chicken & Seafood | WI | IL | MN | CO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crispy Chicken Sandwich | $8.89+ | $9.09+ | $9.29+ | $8.89+ |
| Grilled Chicken Sandwich | $10.29+ | $9.79+ | $10.09+ | $10.39+ |
| Chicken Tenders | $11.49+ | $10.49+ | $11.09+ | $10.69+ |
| North Atlantic Cod Sandwich | $11.49+ | $10.09+ | $10.89+ | $9.59+ |
| Butterfly Jumbo Shrimp Dinner | $17.49+ | $14.69+ | $17.29+ | $14.79+ |
Culver’s Value Baskets and Kids’ Meals
The Value Basket (sandwich or tenders + fries + drink) is how regulars order — it trims a few dollars off versus buying everything separately.
| Baskets & Kids | WI | IL | MN | CO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ButterBurger® Value Basket | $12.18+ | $10.48+ | $11.78+ | $11.28+ |
| Kids’ Meal | check at your location | $8.19–$8.69+ | check at your location | check at your location |
How Culver’s Compares to Other Burger Chains
On delivery, Culver’s lands a notch above McDonald’s and Wendy’s on price — you’re paying for fresh beef and real custard, and it shows. In-store, the gap narrows. If you’re comparing options, check our In-N-Out menu prices (another fresh-beef cult favorite), Portillo’s menu prices (the other great Midwest chain), McDonald’s menu prices for the budget baseline, and our value menus hub plus fast food deals page if stretching a dollar matters more than the brand.
Last checked: Oct 18, 2026
Culver’s Menu Guides
- ButterBurgers — the signature smashed burgers
- Value Baskets — burger + fries + drink combos
- Cheese Curds & Sides — Wisconsin’s famous curds
- Frozen Custard — sundaes, cones and dishes
- Concrete Mixers & Shakes — thick blended custard treats
- Chicken — tenders, sandwiches and salads
- Seafood — cod, shrimp and fish sandwiches
- Kids Meals — Scoopie meals for little ones
- Flavor of the Day — how the daily custard rotation works
- ButterBurger vs Big Mac — price, size and taste compared
- Nutrition — calories and nutrition info
- Delivery — DoorDash ordering guide
- Value & Deals — how to save at Culver’s
- Holiday Hours — when they’re open
Culver’s Menu Prices FAQs
How much is a ButterBurger at Culver’s?
A ButterBurger Cheese runs about $5.89–$6.89 on delivery apps (Oct 2026), depending on location. In-store is usually 10–30% less. The Deluxe is roughly a dollar more.
Why doesn’t Culver’s show prices on its website?
Culver’s is a franchise system and doesn’t publish a national price list — prices are set market by market. That’s why every figure on this page is labeled as a delivery price from a specific location.
Are Culver’s delivery prices higher than in-store?
Yes. Delivery apps add their own markup, typically 10–30% over the counter price, plus service and delivery fees. Ordering pickup through the restaurant is the cheapest way to get Culver’s.
How much are Culver’s cheese curds?
Wisconsin Cheese Curds run $5.69–$6.89 on delivery (Oct 2026) depending on the market. They’re the most-ordered side on the menu for a reason.
What is the Flavor of the Day at Culver’s?
It’s a rotating custard flavor that changes every day — each restaurant posts its own schedule. There’s no single permanent “flavor of the day,” so check with your local Culver’s before you go.
How much is a Concrete Mixer at Culver’s?
About $7.69–$8.69 on delivery (Oct 2026). It’s thick-blended frozen custard with mix-ins — closer to a DQ Blizzard in concept, but made with real frozen custard.
Does Culver’s have a value menu?
Not a formal dollar menu. The value play is the Value Basket (sandwich + fries + drink), which costs less than buying the pieces separately. We track chain-wide value options on our value menus page.
How much is the ButterBurger Value Basket?
$10.48–$12.18 on delivery (Oct 2026) depending on location. In-store should land a couple of dollars under that.
Does Culver’s have chicken tenders?
Yes — Chicken Tenders run about $10.49–$11.49 on delivery (Oct 2026). They’re hand-breaded and have a genuinely loyal following.
Is Culver’s more expensive than McDonald’s?
On delivery, yes — a ButterBurger Cheese costs more than a Quarter Pounder. In-store the gap is smaller, and you’re getting fresh never-frozen beef and real frozen custard for the difference.