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Culver's

3.9 (220 reviews)
Closed • 10:00 am - 12:00 AM (Next day)
Updated a few days ago

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Moderate noise
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Good for kids
Good for groups

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Butter burger deluxe
Sam A.

It's all about the butter burger and the custard. Also have the best cheese curds. If you are visiting IKEA - this is a better stop for the money.

Fish fry dinner
Sam S.

I was extremely surprised by how good the food is here. We got the fish fry dinner. Really crispy flaky fish, with some decent crinkle cut fries/roll/coleslaw and tartar sauce. Really fast and friendly service. The dining area and restrooms were particularly cleanly as well.

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David B.

I first discovered Culver's back in 2011 while visiting Madison, Wisconsin. A friend from Madison--someone I knew while working on the Green Line project in Boston--insisted I try it. After two visits, I never forgot the experience. When I saw that Culver's opened near UNC CHARLOTTE, I had to check it out. This Charlotte location brings the charm of Wisconsin straight into the University City area. It combines sweet Southern hospitality with the brand's signature Midwestern comfort food, creating a welcoming atmosphere from the moment you walk in. I ordered the Double Bacon Deluxe ButterBurger with Wisconsin Cheese Curds--yum, yum, yum. The burger was perfectly seared, the bacon crisp, and the cheese curds as addictive as I remembered. I rarely drink soda, but their house-made Culver's Root Beer is impossible to pass up. The restaurant itself sits just off Interstate 85 and is impressively designed. Spacious, open, spotless, and relaxed, it resembles the Madison locations I visited years ago. It feels familiar in all the best ways while still fitting perfectly into the Charlotte dining scene. Culver's was founded in 1984 in Sauk City, Wisconsin, and has grown into one of the country's most beloved regional fast-casual chains. They are best known for their ButterBurgers, fresh frozen custard, and signature Wisconsin Cheese Curds. The chain emphasizes hospitality, cleanliness, and food made to order--values that are clearly reflected in the Charlotte location. Culver's now operates more than 900 restaurants across the United States, with a growing presence throughout the Southeast, including North Carolina. PLEASE COME TO THE NC TRIANGLE. If you're craving hearty Midwestern comfort food with excellent service, Culver's near UNC Charlotte is absolutely worth the stop.

Claudia L.

Looking for a quick bite to eat after arriving late in Charlotte and found this nice fast food joint with a line of cars in the drive thru. Offering a variety of typical fast food fare with advertised farm to table Ingredients. You order at the counter and they bring the food to your table. Lovely dining area good for families with kids and bigger groups. Butter burger and fries were tasty - chicken fingers were okay. Service was great - friendly and helpful!

June 2025 promotion at the drive thru speaker.
Joyce G.

Great service each time in the drive through. Counter pickup see ice is inconsistent at best while management, I'll presume in the Back polos, leave much to be desired. Specifically lady with the strawberry blondish pony just hanging and swanging around the food but open top drinks made my heart skip a beat. Like, she doesn't even think of it. Anywhoo, they do a horrible job promoting their local specials BECAUSE for BOGO ice coolers.... I would have been here 5x a week. No shame

Stephanie L.

Was in the area and decide to stop in for lunch, I wanted some Swedish meatballs from ikea, but my son preferred culvers and since I have not had it in a while, I complied! The restaurant was clean, we decided to dine in. My son ordered the cheeseburger kids meal and added bacon to his burger the kids meal comes with fries and a drink, you also get a coupon for a free scoop of ice cream. I ordered a deluxe cheeseburger and subbed my fries for cheese curds. My son inhaled his food! When asked he said his food was good. Maybe my tastebuds are changing on me because I found the burger to be a bit on the salty side, the cheese curds were hard to enjoy because they to were salty. The hamburger patty didn't have the signature crispy edges that a good Culver burger is known for. Idk, fast food lately has been really letting me down. After we ate, we redeemed the coupon for the free scoop of ice cream, they are able to either get a scoop of the flavor of the day or a scoop of vanilla or chocolate custard. With that free scoop they can choose one topping. I got a turtle sundae and it was delightful!

Burger and Fries, Burger is nothing remarkable.
IpodPro S.

Short and simple The fries are bland and need some salt. The burger isn't nasty but it's not good either. The fish is shaped like a brick and has nasty batter and is way too greasy. Service is quick and an order for 4 people was out within 3~ minutes. Cant discredit the general cleanliness for a fast food restaurant nor the speed in which they brought the food out. This is C tier dining and I won't return based on my own volition. I don't like the food, but I do have to admit this is still better than a lot of the other fast food options. 3/5 Dining.

June Happy Hour
Kari G.

Alexis(?) was great, very pleasant and patient with our order. Love the variety of food and custard options available. Restroom was clean.

Andrew F.

After just moving out here and trying my first experience with the famous "butter burger" I am impressed. Upon entering the restaurant it was very spacious and clean. The staff were very welcoming and helpful in navigating the menu in search of the perfect burger. I found it in the limited time Colby Jack Pub Burger. This is a double beef butter burger with Wisconsin colby jack cheese, crispy onions, A.1. pepper mayo sauce on an everything bun. The combo comes with a drink and a side. I naturally chose the cheese curds being a Wisconsin based company. The meal was amazing and probably the best fast food burger I've ever had. I was left wanting a shake, but had no room left after the double cheeseburger so sadly that experience will have to wait for another trip. I have not one bad thing to say of this place as it was truly amazing and am very much looking forward to my next visit.

Cod dinner
Tim A.

I love Culver's. Great burgers, good cod and the best custard. I walked in this one and the cashier looked like a robot. She had a hand on both sides of the register abs stared straight ahead, didn't say a word or acknowledge me. The lady at the other register finished that order and asked me to come over to her. She was very nice, took my order and took me through the process to get my custard later although I already knew. The drink station was in need of cleaning and restocking. All the tables were dirty, not super bad but someone had clearly eaten there since they had been cleaned. I think this was a management issue as there were a lot of staff at the tables outside on break. Everyone needs a break but maybe stagger them so the job gets done too. Culver's usually does a really good job with the cod and I get it regularly. At this location the breading was not crispy and there was lots of grease on the plate pooled up. The best part was the second lady at the counter. When I went back to get the custard sundae she didn't ended look at my ticket, she remembered what I ordered and brought it out right away. She is probably the only reason I've did not give them a 1 start. They really missed the mark .

Raquel S.

I love a fried fish sandwich so I was excited to try the fried cod sandwich at Culver's. Their butter burgers are amazing so I had high expectations for the fish sandwich! The sandwich looked great but didn't have much flavor. Some salt and more tartar sauce would have made it better. I will stick to getting burgers in the future.

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Love the cheese curds. The shakes are super heavy but really good. Had the butter burger too which was absolutely amazing.

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It was my first time. It wasn't bad but it wasn't great either. Idk what all the hype is about.

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Jamesha was a great smile to run into today! Checked on us at our table afterward! Classy employees and great food at a low price! Loved it!

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7 years ago

Grabbed a mushroom Swiss double butterburger. Good and sloppy hot burger. Got the spot. Passed on the concrete mixer this afternoon.

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Drive thru takes forever just for food to be trash, lemonade has no sugar in it. 0/10 recommend

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Crave Dessert Bar - Soo cozy

Crave Dessert Bar

3.7(938 reviews)
6.1 mi•Uptown, Third Ward
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I have literally been coming to Crave for over 15 years. I was a fan then and I'm still a fan now…read more I have a serious sweet tooth so I love that this dessert bar offers a variety of sweets for different pallets from the drinks to the cheesecakes and the cakes, I can always find something that I like. On this particular visit, I sat on the patio, which I had never done before, but it was nice and quiet and very relaxing on a Sunday evening. I ordered the cheesecake and it was garnished with caramel popcorn, which added a nice touch to look at, but the popcorn was stale so I don't really think it was necessary, but it did make the plate look pretty. The cheesecake was delicious. Couldn't finish it all, but I took it home and finished it the next day. Our server was great. She was very attentive, friendly, and gave good suggestions. Love Crave and I'll again and again.

I haven't been to this place in YEARS, due to several bad experiences that felt very much like…read moreblatant discrimination in the past. Truly. But a good friend of mine said that they go all the time and haven't had any issues and wanted to get me to try it again. So, we went on a Saturday evening around 6ish. We didn't necessarily have any issues getting in, but the hostess did say that her security might have an issue with the shirt my friend had on, even though he was very dressed up. It made me uncomfortable and seemed threatning almost. But she let us in and everything was fine. I don't understand why Crave always acts this way. But then when I walk in I see people of non-color dressed any kind of way, casual, etc. It just really rubs me the wrong way and for it to happen to me EVERY time I go, only leads me to one conclusion... So, anyway. We were there and we ordered hookah drinks and had a good time. Our server was super sweet and chill. She really saved the visit. I had a good time, but I most likely will not be back again.

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Crave Dessert Bar - Sirloin Empanadas

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Seemingly Overzealous Ice Cream - Ube ice cream

Seemingly Overzealous Ice Cream

4.6(65 reviews)
5.0 mi•North Charlotte

The coconut caramel dark chocolate ice cream from Seemingly Overzealous at Camp North End was…read moreunreal Rich dark chocolate, subtle coconut, and little caramel notes that somehow all worked perfectly together. It felt indulgent without being overly sweet, and the texture was insanely creamy. One of those desserts that makes you immediately want another scoop. The staff are very friendly and will help you figure out the flavor you want! The art and the vibe inside the small ice cream shop is very cute and lively!

This is a cute shop in Camp North End. We were there on a very busy Saturday but there was just a…read moreshort line for ice cream when we stopped in. The shop is very small, they have a good selection of flavors, and it is all dairy, egg, and gluten free. You honestly would never know! It tasted exactly how ice cream should. Great mouth feel, rich, but not sweet. We tried the chocolate with cookies and Oreo pieces and the mint chip. Very very tasty. Again, if they did not tell you this was dairy free, you could not tell at all. They offer tastes, you can get one or two scoops or waffle cones, or ice cream sandwiches, and I think you can ask for sprinkles. They have a friendly staff behind the counter. They are also cashless, so be sure to have a credit card here. I would definitely come back for another flavor, I was really wowed by this ice cream. If you are in Camp North End, stop in for a scoop.

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Seemingly Overzealous Ice Cream - Chocolate chip mint

Chocolate chip mint

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Ocha Time Tea & Creamery - Milk tea

Ocha Time Tea & Creamery

4.1(130 reviews)
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My ice cream cone was delicious! Soft serve is my favorite, but increasingly hard to find these…read moredays. I drove down to Plaza-Midwood on purpose, just to try the ice cream here, & so glad I did. I had not heard of ube ice cream previously, but the staff kindly gave me a (generous) free sample to try. (Ube is apparently best described as a Japanese sweet potato, but the flavor is more like custard, versus a traditional "American" sweet potato.) The purple ube ice cream was delicious on its own. It didn't taste like sweet potato at all, more just like a delicious, creamy, unique soft serve. I wouldn't hesitate to order a cone of just that next time. In the end yesterday though, I settled on ordering a cone of the ube-vanilla swirl, because I had been craving vanilla ice cream all day. It was wonderful. The cone was just as exciting as the filling. Not a traditional cone at all, the texture was more like a pancake, with a crispy exterior. Delicious! What made it even more unique & delectable was the cone was warm, as it was freshly made to order, just for me. The batter was poured into a special machine, & then slowly baked to perfection. (I'll admit, the wait time was definitely longer than expected, but after realizing what a special treat had, I didn't mind a bit.) The combination of warm cone with cold ice cream, & chewy/crunchy "pancake" texture juxtaposed with creamy soft serve, made this one of the most unique & mouthwatering desserts I've ever tried! The atmosphere isn't fancy, but it doesn't need to be. The location in Plaza-Midwood is great for grabbing a treat to enjoy while walking about town. I chose a fairly simple option, as I'm not really a "topping" kind of girl, but apparently there were all sorts of add-ins & sauces I could've chosen. Maybe next time will try some. One thing to note, eating it was a bit messy, so I recommend grabbing plenty of napkins! Finally, can I just add: a fish-shaped ice cream cone. How fun?!!

Nothing is overly sweet and they definitely do Japanese ice cream correctly…read more The inside is adorable and clean. One big down side of this place is the parking. It's located in Plaza Midwood so I usually have to walk a few blocks after searching for parking for at least 30 minutes. I guess it's a good way to burn off the calories you will be consuming. There is also a Vietnamese restaurant next door that this place share a wall (more like a window) with and we always creep on what the patrons at the restaurant are ordering. Overall, it's a great place to walk to and grab an ice cream or bubble tea.

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Ocha Time Tea & Creamery
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