I'm giving Culver's a five star review, but that's a fast food five star review, with the limitations it implies. A place like Five Guys is a fast food joint with restaurant prices--Culver's is more like a restaurant with fast food prices and vibe, not really a diner. In the fast food burger competition Austin is fortunate to have most of the contenders within the city: In-N-Out, Shake Shack, Five Guys, and Whataburger and even P.Terry's (an Austin local). I draw the line at McDonald's--Ray Kroc's ghost still haunts the place that put all the good mom-and-pop burger stands out of business, even the original McDonald's in California! Culver's 'double deluxe' is a smash burger dressed in the usual way, lettuce, tomato, pickle, and onion. After much debate internal, and a lifetime of burgerology--my first solid food was a burger at Goff's in Dallas--I would give the prize to Culver's. Anthony Bourdain favored In-N-Out FWIW, but I think Culver's is better. Apart from the quality of their burger Culver's also has the best fish sandwich among fast food places: not just the usual chumburger with cheese, but fried cod. If you tell Culver's to hold the cheese and tartar sauce and add mayo, lettuce, tomato, pickle, you could almost make it a fast food po-boy. I know it's unbelievable, but it's lightyears beyond the usual plywood-like fish sandwich, which is the industry standard. While we're here Culver's has a much more extensive menu than any other fast food joint, and serves some nice frozen custard, although I'm not into sweets. Their mac and cheese is as good as any I've had in a restaurant. RECOMMENDED read more

Had to come try the new jalapeno jack chicken sandwich! So good! It's a limited time thing so come get it soon. read more

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Clean pleasant environment. Fast service and delivery. I had Culver's Bacon Deluxe with fries. Flavorful. read more

Culver's - French Fries - Burgers Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Used to love this location but the food and service has gone downhill fast. This is my third time in a row that we left unhappy, not coming back. Burger made wrong cheese on burger not even melted, burger was room temperature. Cheese sauce for pretzels was ice cold and the staff acted like I was crazy for asking for ranch to go with the cheese curds. Wife refused to eat the salad she ordered too. read more

Went to Culver's for dinner with my family. Normally we go through the drive thru and today we ate in the dining area. It was easy to place our food order at the counter and the food was brought out to our table when prepared. The dining area was clean and was busy on a Friday night. I ordered the mushroom and Swiss burger with a pretzel bun. The burger is made with fresh, never frozen beef, seared on a grill topped with white button mushrooms sautéed in butter, salt, pepper, parsley and a touch of garlic. Then topped with real Wisconsin Swiss cheese and serve on a lightly buttered, toasted bun. My meat and bead might have been a bit overcooked because it was tough. I created a value basket by adding cheese curds with marinara sauce and a soft drink. The cheese curds were made using the freshest, un-aged yellow and white Wisconsin cheddar cheese, deep-fried golden brown for a warm buttery crunch. Finished the meal with a one scoop turtle sundae. Prepared with roasted Southern pecans plus hot fudge and savory caramel drizzled over vanilla frozen custard, topped with a maraschino cherry. Overall a filling and enjoyable meal from a fast food establishment. read more

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I had never been to Culver's before and I can say I wasn't disappointed at all after our first visit. To be fair, we didn't order much but that's ok because it was still good. The onion rings were cooked just right and not soggy or too crispy. The shakes were so super good. Frozen custard is always the best way to go for a proper shake. read more

Culver's - Rings, peanut butter shake, chocolate malt. - Burgers Near Me - Austin, Texas

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$16 for a patty melt that came burnt and used the wrong bread. They tried cutting it in half so I wouldn't notice the fact that the bread wasn't sourdough . Very disappointed. read more

Culver's - I paid $16 for a Wisconsin Patty Melt supposed to be on sourdough bread. very disappointed - Burgers Near Me - Austin, Texas

We ate here again yesterday and very much enjoyed it. The location was easy to find. And the cod dinners were delicious! Shout out to Lucy in the drive through who took our order and did a great job telling us about all the customizations we could make. Five stars for sure! read more

Food was amazing as always but the reason for writing this review is that this is the cleanest and best run Culver's I have EVER been to. The incredible workers were super friendly and efficient! Restaurant was completely spotless and the food came out extremely quick! read more

I placed an order through DoorDash and it took them an hour supposedly to prepare my order. I called and asked to speak to the manager and the person said can I help you? I asked if she was the manager and she said yes. I explained my situation and did not receive a response - just dead air. I then said hello are you there? and was finally told that the order had been picked up. No apologies, no professionalism, just plain lack of customer service and rudeness. And this is the manager? I will not order here again. read more

Old skool place to get your midwest frozen custard fix on and cheese curds. Came here on a HOT June afternoon for a chocolate frozen cone and a snack of fried cheese curds. Friendly and efficient service. We also had to try the burger once we saw them arrive at other tables. This place was busy for a Sunday afternoon. You can go though the drive through (all burgers are made to order) You can get it to go or eat inside the restaurant (reminds me of a Dennys inside). A regular told us the kids meal is the best deal. Same size burger as the regular, you can get the cheese curds and add on a small custard for 6ish dollars. I think it may even come with a drink? We decided to a la carte it. 6/10 for the burger. Its not greasy, tastes "close to" sort of an In-N-out (that is still our fav burger) hands down. 7/10 fried cheese curds. White and Orange/Yellow cheese served piping hot 8/10 single chocolate custard. Creamy and dreamy. It was a double scoop size if you compare it to other ice cream places. For once my daughter could NOT finish it. Try dipping your fried cheese curds in the frozen custard.. pretty good. HOT, cold, salty, sweetness. read more

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Burger not good taste flat Quick service but server helpful No lines no waiting Maybe next time if I am in the area will try again if there changes read more

Overall yes I'd recommend this restaurant- However i don't know if the management is run by bad people or the employees just don't look/ sound happy at all. I'm not saying smile the whole time but very standoff ish:( loved my spicy crispy sandwich it was amazing! I will still come back to try the rest but hopefully something makes the employees happy or at least happier!! Custard was mediocre but still yummy! read more

We are very lucky to have this place so close to our house. The food is always great. I especially love the fish!

Mushroom&Swiss On sourdough w/grilled onions? Enough said Employees are always really nice and super fast. read more

Culver's on William Cannon and Brodie is proof you can have an affordable meal with quality products in a clean well kept establishment. The employees were courteous as well. Definitely make the effort to check this one out! read more

First time trying it and we were pleasantly surprised. We shared a butter burger and we enjoyed it. The flavor was good and the burger was juicy. The inside was super clean and well maintained. We tried the frozen custard and like the original vanilla flavor the best. Come check it out. We will be back. Service was fast and friendly. read more

I've had a mixed bag of experiences with this Culver's over the years, but I keep coming back because the custard is just that good! For a Celiac, or anyone who prefers to eat gluten free, they do offer a gluten free bun you can purchase for ~$1.20 extra (+tax). Now for the good, the bad, and the ugly... They offer a gluten free bun, making them 1 of 2 fast food chains I know of that have this option. Yay!! The burger patties are smashed and a bit thin, and I do think they've lost some of their flavor over the years I've been coming here. So while it's a decent burger patty, the quality isn't quite as high as I'd like it to be for the price. I ordered the ButterBurger Cheese and added lettuce, pickle, and mustard with a gluten free bun. The bun does come warmed and separately wrapped, but as with any gluten free bread, it is soooo crumbly! I almost think you could use it to make the burger equivalent of a taco bowl, so if you planned on eating it on the go, think again! I will say that the bun didn't have a lot of flavor, so I almost think I'll just order without any bun next time. In addition to the bun being incredibly messy, I have never had a burger that came with so much shredded lettuce before in my life! I mean, I love lettuce (and this definitely further enforces my burger bowl idea), but it definitely added to the mess when eating. So yum(!) but not suitable for trying to eat on the go. This location has plenty of parking and the drive through seems to go relatively fast every time I come, but I do wish their menu was just a bit more organized. It's hard to find all the different burger options and I'm not even sure it mentioned a gluten free bun on the menu. I also wasn't told what the up-charge would be, but I know better to expect a free specialty bun at a fast food restaurant where adding onion or tomato costs $0.40. That said, I do think employees should mention it just to provide an added layer of transparency. While I didn't order custard this time, because I'd just come from Pie Bar, the custard is absolutely a must-try. I almost always get a vanilla base with hot fudge and fresh raspberries, but they have a great selection of customizations and you can make a sundae, blizzard-equivalent, or a milkshake. They're all 10/10 and I love that they feature a monthly recommendation that's seasonally themed. And if you're not gluten free or dairy free....try the cheese curds!! My biggest regrets in being gluten free are usually the lack of sweets and pastries I can eat, but I'd eat those cheese curds every day if I could. They're so good!! I usually opt for the drive through, but on the few occasions I've been inside, this is a clean interior with plenty of seating options. Culver's also offers a rewards program for birthdays, which I highly recommend signing up for. You'll get a free scoop + topping for your birthday and a "Free Medium Concrete Mixer® with Purchase of a Regular Value Basket" on the anniversary of your sign up. Well worth it, in my opinion! read more

"Butter burger deluxe". Paper thin patties were dry and no flavor other than salty. Pictures of burgers nothing like what you get and NOT a good difference. "Real Wisconsin cheddar" totally without flavor. Blindfolded I would not have noticed its presence. read more

Nice place, friendly and helpful staff, very good burgers and all the food. Gave it four stars only because no fast food place deserves five. read more

We came to Culver's on the recommendation of my niece's partner. He recommended the butter burgers, but we already had lunch so we came for the custard. I got the fruit sundae while the kids got chocolate waffle cones and my nephew got a shake. I was pleasantly surprised when the counter staff brought our order to the table instead of me having to grab it. The custard was very smooth and creamy. We all left happy. read more

Culver's - Burgers Near Me - Austin, Texas

We had burgers and onion rings; food was greasy and not that good. Will not be eating here again.

Good food, poor service. Basically got kicked out of the parking lot for waiting for restaurant to open.

Love this place. One of the best fast food restaurants in Austin. Wish there were more of them in Texas.

For my most recent visit, I placed a curbside order online. I arrived, parked in the designated space, let the restaurant know that I was there, and waited. And waited. And waited. After half an hour sitting in my car, I went through the long drive through line and asked where my food was. Apparently it had been sitting on the counter for half an hour and not brought out to me. I was offered cold food, a melted lemon ice, and no apologies. The manager the cashier called over was rude and unhelpful. And nobody is able to refund the money for the food that I did not take because it was not edible. I won't be going to Culver's again anytime soon after this experience. read more

I love this spot for frozen custard-- they never fail here! I've tried many items on the food menu, but I failed to love the spicy fried chicken sandwich that I most recently ordered. As you're not typically on-site to consume fast food, I could not ask for a refund. But I'll be back for cheese curds & custard on a future cheat day! read more

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Food is fine. Service is fine but they get my order wrong through the drive-through every single time.

Culver's is the Midwestern fast food gem that appeals to both of your savory and sweet taste buds. The family favorite offers both classic American fare (cheeseburgers, onion rings, and chicken tenders) and taste-tempting milkshakes, frozen custards, and floats. While digging into their signature Butter Burgers and melt-in-your-mouth custards are definitely delicious choices, it's safe to say that they aren't the most nutritious choices. The food at this location is absolutely some of the freshest available and reminiscent of food prepared on a barbecue grill. I came in with my son and ordered a few items. I had the Culver's signature ButterBurger. This burger includes fresh beef patties, fresh onions and condiments served on a lightly buttered bun with Wisconsin cheddar on top. I also ordered a side of cheese curds. The cheese curds served here are not true cheese curds or as I refer to them as squeaky cheese but I suppose that's okay for the people who do not know the difference. The service and dining room space here is adequate. The dining room area was clear of any debris. In general, this location seems to offer the freshness that one comes to expect from this chain. read more

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Probably could have made my own ice cream from scratch by the time i got through the drivethru.

We went tonight on a Sunday and the drive through was around the building and the inside was busy. We ordered a Reuben with broccoli and a kid's cheeseburger meal and we were quickly received our exactly as we ordered. Fresh hot tasty. The inside was clean and well kept. And the counter staff were very efficient. Great place read more

Culver's what the heck you used to have the most delectable hamburgers in the would I would be jumping with joy any time I would walk into your restaurant. That is until today when I took my burger out of the wrapper I was shocked to see that YALL Changed the BUN of the burger. I was in shock and I still can't accept that MY FAVORITE burger may not ever be the same. Please reconsider your choice of changing the buns. read more

Culver's - The burger with the NEW HORRIBLE BUN - Burgers Near Me - Austin, Texas

Great food, very helpful and friendly staff, horrible stingy owners that do NOT care about their employees. If you're wondering why especially custard serving size has decreased - yeah that's the owner's decision, not corporate. Disgusting micromanagement every step of the way, including being really weird about bathroom breaks. Some employees are FORCED to use a terminal to log their bathroom breaks so that the owners can actively track it. Training is also a foreign concept to the owners; they will show recorded footage of you and make you guess what's not to their liking instead of educating you or the team. What would be treated as a learning opportunity in other places is instead used as an excuse to penalize employees. This is not managers' fault, although they're not really doing anything to change the dynamic either so make your own conclusions here. This is the owners' doing and it's a shame that's the branch South Austin gets. Just go to the other branch up north read more

I don't normally complain but I just bought a 5$ medium root beer float and it had no more than a teaspoon of frozen custard that melted in before I could get any with a spoon. Wanted to throw it them lol. read more

Culver's consistently serves delicious food. The burgers are perfectly seared, and the cheese curds are unique and taste amazing. Their custard is my favorite fast food ice cream; even the in-house Culver's brand root beer is fantastic. The restaurant is clean, well-maintained, and worth visiting repeatedly. read more

Can you refreeze Dairy Queen!? No! Can you refreeze Sonic? No! No! Can you refreeze Wendy's? Nope! McDonald's? Negatory! Chick-Fil-A?! Pains me to say it but, no! We've all been there! Eyes are so hungry you anxiously say to the order taker "Give me a large-xyz"!!! Only to finish half...booomp bawwww.... Well, now you can finish the rest! Tomorrow!!! Introducing... Culver's! The ice cream that lasts in your freezer. But, wait! There's more!! You're welcome. read more

I've driven past this place countless times but never stopped--honestly, I'm not sure why. I always assumed it was more of an ice cream spot than a burger joint. But after getting a promotional offer during the Austin Film Festival, I decided to give it a shot. Wow! What a fantastic fast-food experience. The service was friendly, the food was prepared quickly, and everything was delicious. On top of that, the restaurant itself was clean, comfortable, and had a great atmosphere. I'll definitely be coming back. Well done, Culver's! read more

Giving 4 stars because it is a fast food restaurant. I usually eat in as opposed to drive through. Tonight I got a cheeseburger, crinkle cut fries, and an ice cream "concrete mixer". I love dipping the fries in the ice cream. The hamburger patty is pretty thin. The ice cream flavor I got today with vanilla and chocolate swirl with snickers "blended in" but it was mostly just a topping. Honestly, I didn't love the snickers in there despite liking snickers candy bars. If you're going to dip your fries in the soft serve, I'd recommend swirl or chocolate without toppings. read more

Culver's - Butter Burger Cheese, Crinkle Cut Fries, and a Snickers Swirl Concrete Mixer - Burgers Near Me - Austin, Texas

Lonnie review went to Culver's today. I was shocked when I got the hamburger tasty but the meat patty is so thin it's like smaller than cardboard. It used to not be that way but if you look at the picture up on the diagram when you order it shows it to be a half inch thick it sure not that case anymore fries were great, what a waste I will still go back, but a shame they have to cut off the patties just saying but also, I think the hamburger patties were premade because they were cold and the cheese wasn't even melted. Not trying to be rude about the establishment because I've loved culvers for a long time. read more

Really nice service and the menu is awesome. The food was fresh and good, and prices are very reasonable. My only complaint are the fries. They're kinda dry, didn't care for them. read more

No fast food joint comes close to Culver's. Great food, great service, great location - keep it up!