My husband and I don't eat much fast food, but we went to Culver's for the first time and loved our $42 meal

Timothy MooreJan 13, 2024, 08:22 IST

I tried Culver's for the first time.Timothy Moore

Culver's is a fast-food restaurant that started in Wisconsin and has since expanded to 26 states.
The chain is known for its ButterBurgers, cheese curds, and frozen custard.

My husband and I will occasionally swing through the Wendy's drive-through on a long road trip or grab a bite from McDonald's in a pinch. But living in downtown Cincinnati, with plenty of mom-and-pop joints, trendy bars, and fancy restaurants, we usually don't find ourselves at chain restaurants.

My mom, on the other hand, adores chains. Growing up, we'd always go to Applebee's, and she was over the moon when I took her to BJ's Brewhouse for her birthday a few years back. But Culver's is her absolute favorite.

I'd heard her rave about the burgers, cheese curds, and frozen custard for years, but I never made it there myself. Recently, my husband and I decided to see why Ma is so wild about this place — and I have to admit, I was pleasantly surprised.

Culver's is a fast-food chain known for its burgers, cheese curds, and custard.

Culver's started in Wisconsin.Timothy Moore

It's set up like a typical fast-food joint.

We ordered at the counter when we arrived at Culver's.Timothy Moore

We ordered two Value Baskets, cheese curds, and two Concrete Mixers.

We each ordered a full meal at Culver's with cheese curds to share.Timothy Moore

The ButterBurgers put other fast-food burgers to shame.

I'm a big fan of Culver's burgers.Timothy Moore

The fries, on the other hand, were forgettable.

I thought I'd like the crinkle-cut fries, but they were a little bland.Timothy Moore

A saving grace for the Value Basket was the self-serve soda.

I liked getting to choose my own fountain drink at Culver's.Timothy Moore

I couldn't go to Culver's without getting the cheese curds.

The cheese curds at Culver's lived up to the hype.Timothy Moore

I really liked the chain's frozen custard, too.

We tried two different flavors of Concrete Mixers.Timothy Moore

We spent $42 for a tasty and filling meal, and I wouldn't mind going back.

I can see why my mom is such a fan of Culver's.Timothy Moore

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