Culver’s ButterBurgers and Cheese Curds Are Delicious

Since my initial visit to Culver’s ButterBurgers and Frozen Custard in Naples, I’ve eaten one of their ButterBurgers in several states. And unlike some of the other burger chains I come across, I get excited like a schoolboy when one unexpectedly shows up on one of my travels.

Culver’s Mini History

During the mid-1980s, Fuddruckers was rapidly expanding across the US, but if you were in Sauk City, Wisconsin, you might have been lucky enough to see the opening of the first Culver’s on July 18, 1984.

For almost ten years, you could only get Culver’s ButterBurgers and Frozen Custard in Wisconsin. They expanded slowly to twenty-five states over the following thirty-five years.

I first heard about Culver’s from my late friend Spencer Block. He was from Wisconsin and mentioned them pretty much every time we spoke.

He wanted me to go to a Milwaukee Brewers game with him and hit up Culver’s afterward, but it never came to pass. May you rest in peace, my friend.

Culver’s Food Talk

I had been waiting for years to try Culver’s ButterBurgers. I was ecstatic when I came across the press release with info about their imminent arrival in Florida.

All three locations (Naples, Port Charlotte, and Ft. Myers) are on the West Coast of Florida, but that didn’t stop me from making the trek to the Naples location. The other two spots were still under construction at that time.

My cousin Fred and I drove into Naples (almost 2 hours, by the way) and arrived just a few minutes short of 11 a.m. During the drive, we discussed what exactly we were going to order.

Culver’s has a Giant Menu?

Once that giant menu was in front of us, it kind of went out the window. There was no one in line behind us, so we had the luxury of taking our time and ordering.

The first thing out of my mouth is, “I’ll take a number 2,” and the cashier looks at me, then at the menu board behind her, and then back at me. Yes, ladies and gentlemen, I asked for a number 2 when there is no numbering system at all.

Worst of all, I didn’t catch my mistake. She told me there were no numbered meals, and then I wanted to crawl into a giant ball and roll into a river of cheese.

OK, I’m exaggerating; I took a cheap shot at myself, which made her laugh, so I rebounded quickly.

Culver’s ButterBurgers

Here was our order: Sourdough Melt (which I tacked on right after she gave us our total), Wisconsin cheese curds, and a Double ButterBurger Cheese with crinkle-cut fries. I stick to drinking cola or water with my meals, but I took this picture for those who are into it; Culver’s has its own branded Root Beer.

I made a big mistake when I ordered the sourdough melt. The cashier asked if I’d like to double the meat, but I turned her down. The patties are thin, so a double is essential to get a good burger flavor out of the sandwich.

Those Wisconsin cheese curds are deadly. They’re breaded, deep-fried little balls of Wisconsin‘s un-aged yellow and white cheddar cheese.

I could pop those like candy all day, so please keep them far away. No, for real, keep them away from me.

This Culver’s BurgerBurger is a Beauty

This ButterBurger cheese was a beautiful little number; take a close look at the crust on that burger. The cheese is always nice & melty. We ordered it as a double, so now you can grasp that unmistakable fresh beef taste.

The bun was lightly toasted with butter, which came through just a little bit. I would have eaten a second if I wasn’t so full. On subsequent visits, I’ve become addicted to their sourdough melt.

The crinkle-cut fries are the best in the fast-food game, no discussion necessary.

Time for a Concrete

We weren’t leaving without having one of their concretes. A concrete is a frozen custard mixed with a topping like candy or fruit.

We went for a small M&M Concrete Mixer. It was pretty good, but I should have gone to vanilla for my first frozen custard experience at Culver’s.

If Culver’s ButterBurgers were in my neighborhood, I’d hit them up over any of the big 3 (Burger King, McDonald’s, and Wendy’s). I would choose it over Five Guys Burgers & Fries any day of the week.

Damn you, Wisconsin cheese curds; I miss you already.

Culver’s Locations in South Florida

After years of only eating Culver’s on road trips, they have finally opened restaurant locations in South Florida.

Culver’s
3700 N University Dr
Cooper City, FL
(954) 399-9617

Culver’s
5510 W Copans Road
Margate, FL
(954) 951-7008

Culver’s
8251 W Commercial Blvd
Tamarac, FL
(954) 406-1104