Culver’s Frozen Custard Prices
Culver’s frozen custard isn’t soft serve and it isn’t ice cream — it’s denser, richer, and made fresh in the restaurant throughout the day. The headline act is the Flavor of the Day: a rotating custard flavor that changes daily, so the case never looks the same twice. Here’s what it costs, with delivery prices checked October 2026.
Sourcing note: Culver’s doesn’t publish prices. All figures below are DoorDash delivery prices (Oct 2026) from Wisconsin, Illinois, Minnesota and Colorado. In-store prices are unverified and typically 10–30% lower.
What Is the Flavor of the Day?
Every Culver’s restaurant makes a featured custard flavor fresh each day, on its own schedule. Monday’s flavor at one location can be completely different from Monday’s at another — that’s the point. There’s no permanent Flavor of the Day, and any website listing “today’s flavor” as a fixed item is guessing. Check with your local Culver’s (many post the schedule in-store or on their local social pages) before making the trip for a specific flavor.
Price-wise, a dish or cone of the Flavor of the Day runs in line with the shake and Concrete Mixer figures below — expect roughly $7–$8 on delivery, less at the counter.
Culver’s Frozen Custard Prices
| Custard Item | WI | IL | MN | CO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Concrete Mixer® | $8.29+ | $7.69+ | $8.69+ | check at your location |
| Shake | $7.29+ | $6.99+ | $6.99+ | $6.99+ |
| Malt | $7.89+ | $7.19+ | $7.19+ | $7.39+ |
| Handpacked Pint (take home) | $6.89–$8.29+ (varies by location) | |||
Concrete Mixer vs Shake vs Malt
Quick decoder: a Concrete Mixer is frozen custard blended thick with mix-ins (candy, fruit, nuts) — spoonable, closer to a Blizzard in concept. A shake is drinkable custard blended with flavor. A malt is a shake plus malted milk powder, which gives it that old-fashioned toasted flavor. The malt costs a bit more and it’s worth trying at least once.
Seasonal Custard to Watch For
Fall brings limited-time flavors. This season we verified: Pumpkin Spice Shake $6.99+ and Pumpkin S’mores Concrete Mixer $7.79–$8.69+ (delivery, select locations). These are LTOs — when the season ends, they’re gone. If pumpkin is your thing, don’t wait.
Custard Prices vs Other Dessert Chains
Frozen custard is a smaller world than ice cream — Culver’s basically owns the fast-food custard lane nationally. The closest comparisons are Culver’s Concrete Mixer & shake prices in detail, the full Culver’s menu if you’re eating first and dessert second, McDonald’s menu prices (McFlurry baseline), Sonic’s shake menu, and our deals page.
Last checked: Oct 18, 2026
Culver’s Frozen Custard FAQs
What is Culver’s Flavor of the Day?
A rotating frozen custard flavor made fresh daily — it changes every day and varies by restaurant. There is no single permanent Flavor of the Day; check with your local Culver’s for its schedule.
How much is frozen custard at Culver’s?
Shakes run $6.99–$7.29, malts $7.19–$7.89, and Concrete Mixers $7.69–$8.69 on delivery (Oct 2026). In-store is typically 10–30% less.
Is frozen custard the same as ice cream?
No. Frozen custard is made with egg yolk, which makes it denser and richer than standard ice cream. Culver’s makes it fresh in-restaurant throughout the day.
How much is a Concrete Mixer?
$7.69–$8.69 on delivery (Oct 2026). It’s thick-blended custard with mix-ins — you eat it with a spoon, not a straw.
What’s the difference between a shake and a malt at Culver’s?
A malt is a shake with malted milk powder added, giving it a toasted, old-fashioned flavor. Malts cost a little more — $7.19–$7.89 delivery.
How much is a handpacked pint?
$6.89–$8.29+ on delivery, varying by location. It’s custard packed to take home — the cheapest way to get a lot of it.
Does Culver’s have pumpkin custard?
Seasonally, yes. This fall: Pumpkin Spice Shake ($6.99+) and Pumpkin S’mores Concrete Mixer ($7.79–$8.69+) at select locations. Limited time only.
Is Culver’s custard gluten-free?
Plain vanilla and chocolate custard are typically gluten-free, but mix-ins and toppings often aren’t. Check Culver’s official nutrition and allergen guide before ordering if it matters for you.
Are custard prices cheaper in-store?
Yes — the figures here are delivery prices with 10–30% markup plus fees. Counter prices will be lower.
Which custard item is the best value?
The handpacked pint gives you the most custard per dollar. If you’re eating it there, the shake is the cheapest way into real frozen custard.