This is going to cover many trips to the Wake Forest location. A few years back, I got annoyed because they gave me the wrong burger, they contacted me and gave me coupons for a couple of free burgers or combos, they then gave me the wrong burger again. I gave up on them for a while, but 4 of the 6 of us love the crispy fries (yes, I know they're frozen), we enjoy the smash burgers, and find the staff to be friendly. My 11-year-old granddaughter gets any burger plain, just the cheese, meat, and bun, and she LOVES them, my daughter gets the Butter Burger Deluxe, and I switch around, with the mushroom Swiss being one of my favorites. This place gets a 5 not based solely on the food, but the staff, and the owners. If you're not a flat burger fan, people seem to love the fish...........maybe one day I'll get around to trying the chicken! read more

The food itself isn't the issue -- it's the customer service that left a bad taste. I ordered the Buttery Parmesan Chicken sandwich with no tomato. What arrived at my table was a burger, completely wrong order, tomato included. When I brought it to the counter to have it corrected, instead of a simple apology and a swap, I was met with interrogation. A staff member began asking me to essentially prove that my order was wrong, requesting a specific part of the packaging before she'd agree to fix it. She then walked back to our table with me to inspect the receipt and my family's food for herself. I've never in my life had to prove that a restaurant made an error on my order in order to get it corrected. I was polite and even smiled when I took the receipt and the wrong order back to the counter and asked for a correction. The person who responded instantly made me a suspect. I guess, I forgot what part of the South I was in. The correct sandwich did eventually arrive, but by that point the experience had already soured the meal entirely. I won't be returning to this location. read more

Culver's has decent food, especially for a chain restaurant! I like their burgers, buffalo chicken tenders, and frozen custard. I placed my order in the app for CurbSide pickup and it was brought right out to my car as soon as I checked in. The buffalo chicken tenders have the perfect amount of spice and the vanilla custard has a great flavor. read more

Culver's - Vanilla Frozen Custard with Cherries - June 2026 - Burgers Near Me - Wake Forest, North Carolina

I am still waiting for the Wake Forest location to contact me. It has been almost two months now. Corporate did contact me September 19th. What took so long? Then the message was they were trying to get the Wake Forest location to contact me. The whole company seems to be a mess and needs to work on their customer service. Mistakes happen but they need to be corrected promptly. Rotten food should never be served. read more

Burger was less than mediocre. Fries were excellent. I have nothing else to say about this sub-par restaurant.

This was the second location we went to during the week trip to NC. Everything was still really good (except they forgot the condiments on my burger so it was dry). We went thru the drive thru and they had to bring our food out to us so we knew it was fresh. My aunt loved the coleslaw. The onion rings were sooooo good. Can't wait to go back! read more

Culver's - North Atlantic Cod Dinner w/ Onion Rings and Coleslaw - Burgers Near Me - Wake Forest, North Carolina

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Good food, but the prices are slightly high. Always friendly and welcome Service. We especially like it when they have the walleye.

Occasionally, I want to get a fish sandwich from a fast food restaurant without waiting for certain times of the year. After watching a YouTube video about comparing various fast food fish sandwiches, the top one was Culver's. I figured I'd have to try it as I didn't realize they had fish on the menu. They actually have a cod fish sandwich all year around and a walleye sandwich that is more seasonal. The first time I tried their fish, I had the cod sandwich. Wow, I was very impressed. They don't overly process their fish. You get a piece of a filet, not ground-up fish. The fish was very flaky. The breading was nice and crunchy. There was a good breading to fish ratio, where the fish exceeds the amount of breading by a large amount (I like that!). The size of the piece of fish was large. The only thing I would ask for is a little more salt on the fish (thought I'd NEVER say that about a fish sandwich!). Cod itself does not have a lot of flavor to me, so I think a bit more salt could have brought out more of the flavor the fish had. Not to worry though, you can get lemon slices if you like. The buttered bread/bun had a nice texture, not dry, but it is thick. They toasted it on one side so you got a bit of caramelization. It also came with shredded cheddar cheese, tartar sauce and shredded lettuce. The tartar sauce was pretty much standard in quality as other places, the lettuce was green, nice and crisp on my sandwich. The cheese was a bit underwhelming though in texture, which was a bit waxy, without much flavor. Otherwise, I really enjoyed the sandwich. To me, it's still miles better than any other fast food sandwich I've had. I forgot, I also had the onion rings. They were lightly battered and seasoned, I enjoyed them. On another occasion I tried the walleye sandwich. The preparation of the sandwich was the same as the cod sandwich except they used walleye instead of cod. Walleye has more flavor than cod and it definitely came out in the sandwich. If you like walleye, as I do, then you may want to choose that sandwich over the cod when they offer it. They also offer cod platters, with 1, 2 or 3 pieces of fish. You get a choice 2 sides and a dinner roll. I had one of the 3 piece platters and it was a LOT of food. The cost was $17, but for the amount and quality of the meal, to me it was worth it. Plus, I don't believe other fast food places offer seafood platters, at least around here. Overall, I would say if you want a fish sandwich or platter and are ok with going to a fast food restaurant, I say Culver's is the place I would go to. read more

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In another state I used to live within walking distance of a Culver's. I just got a new car so I figured I'd drive it about 80 minutes to this one to try out the car. I probably won't do that again. Culver's is quite nice but maybe not going so far out of your way for! read more

Culver's - Just on the horizon! - Burgers Near Me - Wake Forest, North Carolina

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Delicious. First time here in years and what a hit. Workers super friendly and efficient. I got a cheeseburger kids meal, perfect size for me. Burger was hot and delicious. Fries were hot and tasty. You also get a drink and ice cream cone. Flavor of the day was with pecans and caramel, amazing. I will certainly return. read more

I was picking up food for my family and another young girl came in to pick food up. Evidently, she was an employee. A cop worker, named Mike, literally betrayed her for coming in on a Friday night when it was busy! He told her she was not allowed to come in on a busy Friday night!!! What kind of CRAP is that? She was a PAYING CUSTOMER! This place has way too many 'managers' and not enough employees!!!! After asking around, they have 6 on r seven managers!!! Their customer service skills are abhorrent! I will NEVER go to this place again! They treat their employees HORRIBLY! How can you have good customer service then the employees are treated do poorly?? FIRE THE MANAGERS!! I work in retail, we have ONE manager and ONE assistant manager. I was embarrassed for this young woman. Never again!!!! read more

Culver's seemed to have struggled for a bit and now they are one of our favorite weekend lunch runs. The shrimp meal is absolutely delicious, as well as the fried fish. For a Planck known for burgers, they do seafood so well! Order in the app, park in curbside and you're on your way to yummy food. The pretzel bites are very good, too. Plenty of parking as well. Definitely recommend! read more

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I was visiting a friend in NC & had to stop in as there are not any Culver's in Virginia! The cheese curds are the best item in the menu! This one operated differently than I was used to. You place your order at the drive thru counter, then you pay, they give you your drink and a number. Then you drive around to the other side of the building where they bring your food out to you & take the number placard. My order was correct & fresh! read more

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Went for a quick lunch. The butter on the bun and the fact that they use fresh toppings that include RED ONION really make a difference. Young kids at the counter but very polite. Clean for the most part. Interesting milkshake flavors. Will definitely go back. read more

Great menu. Lots of choices. Friendly and accommodating staff. There is inside or outside seating. Plenty of parking. read more

Ordered the cod meal via uber eats and was sent two hard, overcooked unbreaded pieces of (I guess) fish. Oh and they also gave me a handful of fries. Because I don't live far I took it back and the supervisor(I assume) asked the cashier "what's wrong with it?"before even looking at it. Had he opened the box he would've seen that mess. So they "refire" it and it still looked bad but at least they edible. I absolutely love Culver's but I don't think I'll return after this. read more

Culver's - Cod fish and fries aka TRASH - Burgers Near Me - Wake Forest, North Carolina

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I'm going to go out on a limb and say that Culver's has the best fast food burgers in the state. Then came the curderburger. It is more than just a big cheese curd placed on your burger. No, this fried cheese patty is much larger than the burger itself. And the cheese just oozes out of every bite, it's really something to behold. I have yet to find a restaurant in North Carolina with juicy Lucy burgers on the menu, so I think this might be the closest you can get to that kind of flavor sensation. The employees are always fast and friendly. I'm actually amazed that people eat at places like McDonald's when Culver's exists. read more

Culver's - Curderburger is back! - Burgers Near Me - Wake Forest, North Carolina

Poor customer service from management! Order was wrong and wouldn't make it right immediately. The young man who brought my food, was very polite. Poor word-of-mouth goes a long way! read more

Not sure what all the online hype is about. Culver's is decent, not great. Burgers are under seasoned, French fries needed salt, fried cheese curds are not really cheese curd (iykyk) and the chicken sandwich was average. Service was good, interesting having your food brought out to you, a nice touch. Would I make a special trip to a Culver's? No. Is it a slightly elevated fast food burger experience? Yes. read more

Culver's is that fast food chain that people have heard of, don't want to try, and they're seriously missing out. Customer service is top notch and the menu items are original compared to other hamburger fast food brands (you had me at cheese curds, Culver's). Culver's is now our on-the-go go to- because who wants McDonald's thin floppy meat when Culver's has THICC patties? read more

We visited for the first time on 8/12/20. We looked at the menu ahead of time, so we knew exactly what we wanted. My son got a custard with his kids meal & absolutely loved all of his food. Yayyyy!!! I didn't like the fries so much, but the service was excellent. So, I'm giving them 5 stars. I haven't gotten service like this in quite some time. The food was fresh. That means so much to me. I will definitely be back. read more

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I liked it! Burgers were quite tasty. A bit light on the green stuff but they were good. Onion rings were hot and crispy, and the tea was the proper strength and tasted brewed. The restraint was clean and tidy despite a steady flow of customers. Staff person Erin was quite friendly in helping us order on this our first visit. Will Be back read more

Welp-I had a review written and somehow managed to delete it but here is a bit of a summary; Burger was good! Fries were a bit too salty for me! Culver's root beer is on point! Custard flavor of the day was eh. Pricing was very reasonable! I will certainly return give them a go again! read more

Bad customer service in drive thru, waited over 30 minutes for one thing of cheese curds. Not cool!

clean, friendly, consistent service, there are healthier options on the menu. My grandson loves the frozen custard read more

Culver's - Burgers Near Me - Wake Forest, North Carolina

Went there Saturday, my burger was cremated! Maybe get a salad next time! Service was slow too. read more

I thought this a fast food place. It is pretty fast but the food was good. We had ordered the dinner entree for lunch - Atlantic cod. With mashed potato and green beans. My hubby loved it. I had bacon burger basket. Very yummy as well. This place is close to home. Next time I want to try the custard read more

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Culvers is truly the best. The food is delicious, the employees are courteous, and, most importantly, it's dog friendly in the outside eating area. We came here to eat the other day and a nice young gentleman brought out our food. He saw we had a dog (Barry) with us, and immediately went inside to grab a cup with ice cold water for Barry to enjoy. We didn't even ask him to do this - he went out of his way to be accommodating. So thoughtful! And our meals were great. 10/10 food and 10/10 customer service! read more

Culver's - Burgers Near Me - Wake Forest, North Carolina

We needed up eating at Culver's because the place that I get my nails done was right up the street. I am so happy that I stopped in. I have only had Culver's ice cream so I was happy that I could enjoy lunch there with my son. The restaurant has a private parking lot with lots of parking if you don't want dine in you can go through the drive through. The restaurant is bigger than it looks like on the outside. Where you check out is the front and then the dining area is in the back. The restaurant was very clean and the drink area was really clean. I ordered from their $5 dollar menu and I ordered my son a kids meal (grilled cheese + fries). The good thing about their fries is that they make them to order so when I got them they were hot and our food was too. We enjoyed our food very much. I ended up paying around $11 for everything. They also have outdoor seating which is where we sat but there are TON of flies out there so be aware in the hotter months. The guy who brought us our food as well as the cashier was really nice and helpful. Overall good burger place, tasty food. I would definitely go back and next time I won't forget to get any ice cream. read more

Culver's - Burgers Near Me - Wake Forest, North Carolina

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Fantastic customer service and delicious food! Highly recommend! Clean, friendly environment and location! read more

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Great place as far as fast food goes. Excellent milkshakes and butter burgers. I'll be back.

This is the first time I've been to a Culver's and from this experience I won't be back for a long time the burger was way over cooked.

Ick. Tasteless burger. Have had better cheese curds many times before. Fries and rings were mediocre. How is this place still in business is beyond me. read more

Had never been to a Culver's. Well, we (self, wife, son and grandson) came in and left totally sold on it. Their menu is great, although we only had custard, but I would certainly come in for lunch or a snack. The portions were generous and the toppings likewise. Our sundaes were totally yummy and well worth the price. Service very friendly. They must only employ people with personality and the ability to look you in the eye while taking your orders and delivering your order to your table. Facility was immaculate. Tables wiped clean and not trash on the floor. Very impressive and downright good. read more

This place is still new so I'm not going to leave a terrible review or only bad mouth it. But... 1. Their drive thru is not typical. You get a number and then you pull up and wait for your food. It takes about 10-15 mins so you may be better off going inside or elsewhere if in a hurry. 2. The burgers are seasoned nicely. I really enjoyed mine. 3. I wasn't a huge fan of the cheese curds. I thought they'd be really good based on reviews. They need marinara or some sort of sauce. 4. I ordered the butter burger with no tomato and a deluxe butter burger w/ bacon. Both burgers had no tomato and neither had bacon. When I called after I got home, the manager said he'd send me free coupons the next day. This was on 9/14... I have not received anything else from them. This is what upset me the most. read more

Culver's - Disappointed that they don't use chocolate custard for their shakes. Shakes shouldn't be made with chocolate syrup! - Burgers Near Me - Wake Forest, North Carolina

My husband and I thought we found a diamond. We went to this location several times and was always happy with our burgers. Today my husband picked our food to bring home and they completely forgot my burger (We only ordered two). My husband went back to pick up my burger and it was cold. They gave me the burger they forgot to add instead of a fresh one. I was so grossed out I didn't want to return ever again. read more

My wife and I decided to make the 35 minute interstate journey to Wake Forest to actually sample the cuisine that everyone is raving about. We each ordered a deluxe cheeseburger, my wife had a mint shake, and I had a raspberry shake. We split an order of onion rings. The burgers were quite excellent but different from other local establishments. The onion rings had a beer batter like crust and were excellent as well. The shakes were OMG! Extremely thick, so much so you had to enjoy with the provided spoon but eventually it melted enough to use a straw. The flavor of each shake was not over the top and not excessively sweet like some places. I only gave them four stars because it was our first visit and there is much more on their menu to sample so I will hold off on the fifth star until the next visit. Unfortunately, being that they're 35 minutes from Apex, NC, it may be a while before we return. read more

Culver's - Burgers Near Me - Wake Forest, North Carolina

Drive thru experience: Waiting in the drive thru line for a significant amount of time only to realize that there are cars in front of me are parked waiting to pickup already ordered food . There is no clear distinction between cars needing to order and cars that have already ordered. We eventually noticed and drove around the parked cars only to be told to return to the same line and wait for our food to be delivered through the double doors. read more

Culver's - Drive thru - Burgers Near Me - Wake Forest, North Carolina

So we were on a random ride to NC (ended up going to see family we haven't seen pre-COVID so it worked out perfectly). In reviewing burger spots in the area we ended up here and glad we did. Now as some of my fellow Yelpers stated the menu was a beast and hard to follow which lead to somewhat of an attitude by the cashier (which was also mentioned) but once I asked if he was ok and followed with this is our very first time here his attitude changed slightly. I get it. So I ordered the value double butter burger with cheese and Orings and washed it down with some of the best diet Rootbeer I've ever tasted and yea I do not drink calories, I rather eat them lol! Everything was piping hot and fresh, I'm usually not a beer battered Oring girl but these were fire! I thoroughly enjoyed my meal 5/5 and after the reviews I tried the custard which I'll give a 3/5 it was a bit sweet and not as creamy as I'm accustomed but it was a cool treat. And the rest of the staff there were amazing, the cashier may have had a rough day. I'd definitely return when I'm in the area! read more

Culver's - Butter Burger with cheese and Onion Rings - Burgers Near Me - Wake Forest, North Carolina

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I really wanted to like Culver's. I really, really did, but unfortunately we were less than thrilled with the butter burgers. The staff is nice and able to handle how hectic it still is as the new kid in town, but the food was just meh IMHO. First off, think Steak n Shake or Freddy's (in Durham and Cary), paper thin smashed down burgers on a flat top grill which are not my thing. And the butter on the bun is there, but overall tasteless and serve as no flavor addition to the thin burgers. Oh, if you don't tell them you want toppings on your burger they won't ask and it'll arrive plain, so I had to bring mine back for a redo. The fried Wisconsin cheese curds taste more like the seasoning in the breading than the cheese itself. Once I pulled off the breading I could taste that distinctive Wisconsin cheese flavor and that was good, but what it took to get there I'd rather not do again. My dining partner who loves custard and goes to Goodberry's regularly did say she liked the custard much better here at Culver's. Unfortunately flavor wise there's only three choices, chocolate, vanilla or the flavor of the day. You can dress it all up with all kinds of toppings, but still, just three flavors of the custard. One highlight was the cute little kid in full Culver's uniform busing the tables. He was probably no older than eleven or twelve, very serious about his job and cute as can be. Otherwise, it was a disappointing experience and we can say been there, done that. read more