Culver’s Allergen Menu and Gluten-Free Options
This food guide provides a comprehensive list of Culver’s menu items made with eggs, milk, soy, wheat, or other major food allergens.
Review the tables at the end of this guide for a list of the foods, desserts, side dishes, sauces, and other items that are made without gluten.
The first section below provides a quick overview of which ingredients and food items are regulated (and thus required to be reported by food producers) as an allergen.
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Quick Overview of Food Allergens
The United States FDA regulates nine major food allergens: eggs, fish, milk, peanuts, sesame, shellfish, soybeans, tree nuts, and wheat.
Note that highly refined oil, even if derived from one of the major food allergen groups, is exempted from federal regulation. For example, highly refined soybean oil is not considered a common allergen.
In addition, certain foods may be prepared or cooked using shared equipment. Fried foods are often cooked in common oil and a shared fryer.
As such, some foods made without a declared food allergen may contain or come into contact with allergens through cross contamination.
Culver’s Allergen Menu
The following section lists Culver’s menu items made with one or more of the major food allergens.
Allergen information is sourced from Culver’s and is based on menu options available at the fast food restaurant locations in the United States.
Burgers
The common allergens listed for Culver’s burgers apply to all available sizes. For example, allergens listed for the Culver’s ButterBurger Single are the same as the list for a Double or Triple.
Allergens in Culver’s Beef Burgers
| MENU ITEM | MADE WITH ALLERGENS |
|---|---|
| The Culver’s® Deluxe | Eggs, Gluten, Milk, Sesame, Soy, Wheat |
| The Culver’s® Bacon Deluxe | Eggs, Gluten, Milk, Sesame, Soy, Wheat |
| ButterBurger® | Gluten, Milk, Sesame, Soy, Wheat |
| ButterBurger® Cheese | Gluten, Milk, Sesame, Soy, Wheat |
| Mushroom & Swiss ButterBurger® | Gluten, Milk, Sesame, Soy, Wheat |
| Sourdough Melt | Gluten, Milk, Wheat |
| Wisconsin Swiss Melt | Gluten, Milk, Wheat |
| Wisconsin Big Cheese Pub Burger | Eggs, Gluten, Milk, Soy, Wheat |
Chicken & Sandwiches
Here is the list of allergens in the ingredients used to make chicken dishes and sandwiches, including the corn dog, grilled cheese, and veggie sandwich offered at Culver’s quick service restaurant chain.
Allergens are the same for the selected entree, regardless of the size selected. For example, Buffalo Chicken Tenders are available as a one piece side dish or an 8-piece meal. In either case, the list of allergens are the same.
Fried menu items may be prepared in common oil and/or in a shared fryer. As a result, cross contact with other foods and allergens is possible.
Allergens in Culver’s Chicken Dishes & Sandwiches
| MENU ITEM | ALLERGENS |
|---|---|
| Original Chicken Tenders | Gluten, Wheat |
| Buffalo Seasoned Chicken Tenders | Gluten, Wheat |
| Beef Pot Roast Sandwich | Gluten, Sesame, Soy, Wheat |
| Corn Dog | Eggs, Gluten, Milk, Soy, Wheat |
| Crispy Chicken Sandwich | Eggs, Gluten, Milk, Sesame, Soy, Wheat |
| Grilled Cheese | Gluten, Milk, Soy, Wheat |
| Grilled Reuben Melt | Eggs, Gluten, Milk, Wheat |
| Harvest Veggie Burger | Eggs, Gluten, Milk, Sesame, Soy, Wheat |
| Pork Loin | Eggs, Gluten, Milk, Sesame, Soy, Wheat |
| Spicy Crispy Chicken Sandwich | Eggs, Gluten, Milk, Sesame, Soy, Wheat |
Listed allergens for each dish exclude any substitutions or dipping sauces, unless specifically noted.
This guide is for informational purposes only. Restaurants may change recipes or suppliers without notice. Anyone with food allergies or dietary restrictions should check the Culver’s website or call the Company at 608-644-2176 for the most up-to-date and complete list of potential allergens. Neither Nutrition & Ingredients nor its staff assume any responsibility for individuals with a food allergy. Consult your physician for health and dietary advice.
Although Culver’s team members may follow strict food safety procedures, restaurants cannot guarantee 100% safe options.
Food products may contain or come into contact with common allergens during the preparation, cooking, and serving process due to cross contact.
Moreover, recipes and ingredients may change without notice and vary by location. Individuals with food sensitivities should discuss any concerns with the manager at the local restaurant.
Seafood & Salads
Culver’s serves a variety of surf and turf options for dinner, including North Atlantic cod and jump shrimp. Delicious salads are also on the menu at Culver’s.
The Chicken Cashew Salad is not dairy-free. It’s made with shredded cheddar cheese, which contains milk. In addition, as the name implies, the salad contains tree nuts.
Allergens in Culver’s Seafood Dinners and Salads
| MENU ITEM | ALLERGENS |
|---|---|
| North Atlantic Cod Dinner | Eggs, Fish, Gluten, Milk, Sesame, Soy, Wheat |
| Butterfly Jumbo Shrimp Dinner | Eggs, Gluten, Sesame, Shellfish, Wheat |
| Beef Pot Roast Dinner | Eggs, Gluten, Milk, Sesame, Soy, Wheat |
| Chicken Cashew Salad | Milk, Tree Nuts |
| Chopped Steak Dinner | Eggs, Gluten, Milk, Sesame, Wheat |
| Cranberry Bacon Bleu Salad | Milk |
| Garden Fresco Salad | Gluten, Milk, Wheat |
| North Atlantic Cod Sandwich | Eggs, Fish, Gluten, Milk, Soy, Wheat |
The North Atlantic Cod dinner is served with breaded cod filet, crinkle cut fries, coleslaw, and a dinner roll.
Side Dishes
From french fries and onion rings to cheese curds and mashed potatoes, Culver’s offers a wide variety of sides to enjoy with your main entree.
Gluten-free sides include applesauce, coleslaw, green beans, and mashed potatoes served without gravy.
Here is an allergen grid for Culver’s side dishes.
Allergens in Culver’s Side Dishes
| MENU ITEM | ALLERGENS |
|---|---|
| Wisconsin Cheese Curds | Gluten, Milk, Soy, Wheat |
| Onion Rings | Gluten, Milk, Soy, Wheat |
| Pretzel Bites | Gluten, Milk, Wheat |
| George’s Chili | Gluten, Soy, Wheat |
| George’s Chili Supreme | Gluten Milk, Soy, Wheat |
| Mashed Potatoes & Gravy | Gluten, Milk, Wheat |
| Coleslaw | Eggs |
| Chili Cheddar Fries | Soy, Milk |
| Garden Side Salad | Gluten, Milk, Wheat |
Soups
Allergens in Culver’s Soups
| MENU ITEM | ALLERGENS |
|---|---|
| Boston Clam Chowder Soup | Fish, Gluten, Milk, Shellfish, Soy, Wheat |
| Broccoli Cheese Soup | Gluten, Milk, Soy, Wheat |
| Chicken Noodle Soup | Eggs, Gluten, Soy, Wheat |
| Culver’s Vegetable Beef Soup | Gluten, Soy, Wheat |
| Potato with Bacon Soup | Gluten, Milk, Soy, Wheat |
| Stuffed Green Pepper with Beef Soup | Gluten, Soy, Wheat |
| Tomato Florentine Soup | Eggs, Gluten, Milk, Soy, Wheat |
| Wild and Brown Rice with Chicken Soup | Gluten, Milk, Soy, Wheat |
Fresh Frozen Custard
Choose your favorite flavor frozen custard, from Blueberry Cheesecake to Caramel Chocolate Pecan to Turtle Cheesecake. All custards are made with eggs and milk.
A Concrete Mixer starts with premium vanilla custard or chocolate custard. Choose up to two mix-ins, from blueberries or brownie pieces to chocolate syrup and Dove chocolate. Allergens vary depending on the selected mix-in.
Allergens in Culver’s Frozen Custard
| MENU ITEM | ALLERGENS |
|---|---|
| All Concrete Mixers | Eggs, Milk, plus additional allergens depending on selected mix-in flavors |
| Shake | Eggs, Milk, plus any additional allergens depending on selected mix-in flavors |
| Malt | Eggs, Gluten, Milk, Wheat, plus any additional allergens depending on selected mix-in flavors |
| Vanilla Frozen Custard | Eggs, Milk |
| Blueberry Cheesecake | Eggs, Gluten, Milk, Soy, Wheat |
| Brownie Batter Overload | Eggs, Gluten, Milk, Wheat |
| Brownie Thunder | Eggs, Gluten, Milk, Wheat |
| Butter Pecan | Eggs, Milk, Tree Nuts |
| Cappuccino Cookie Crumble | Eggs, Gluten, Milk, Soy, Wheat |
| Caramel Cashew | Eggs, Milk, Tree Nuts |
| Caramel Chocolate Pecan | Eggs, Milk, Soy, Tree Nuts |
| Caramel Fudge Cookie Dough | Eggs, Gluten, Milk, Soy, Wheat |
| Caramel Peanut Butter Cup | Eggs, Milk, Peanuts, Soy |
| Caramel Pecan | Eggs, Milk, Tree Nuts |
| Caramel Turtle | Eggs, Milk, Soy, Tree Nuts |
| Cherry Cheesecake | Eggs, Gluten, Milk, Soy, Wheat |
| Chocolate Caramel Twist | Eggs, Milk, Soy |
| Chocolate Covered Strawberry | Eggs, Milk, Soy |
| Chocolate Heath Crunch | Eggs, Milk, Soy, Tree Nuts |
| Chocolate Volcano | Eggs, Gluten, Milk, Soy, Wheat |
| Cookies and Cream | Eggs, Gluten, Milk, Soy, Wheat |
| Crazy for Cookie Dough | Eggs, Gluten, Milk, Soy, Wheat |
| Creamy Lemon Crumble | Eggs, Gluten, Milk, Soy, Wheat |
| Dark Chocolate Decadence | Eggs, Milk |
| Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter Crunch | Eggs, Milk, Peanuts, Soy |
| Devil’s Food Cake | Eggs, Gluten, Milk, Soy, Wheat |
| Double Strawberry | Eggs, Milk |
| Dulce de Leche Cheesecake | Eggs, Gluten, Milk, Soy, Wheat |
| Espresso Toffee Bar | Eggs, Gluten, Milk, Soy, Tree Nuts, Wheat |
| Georgia Peach | Eggs, Milk |
| How Now Brown Cow | Eggs, Gluten, Milk, Soy, Wheat |
| Lemon Berry Layer Cake | Eggs, Gluten, Milk, Soy, Wheat |
| Midnight Toffee | Eggs, Milk, Soy, Tree Nuts |
| Mint Chip | Eggs, Milk, Soy |
| Mint Cookie | Eggs, Gluten, Milk, Soy, Wheat |
| Mint Explosion | Eggs, Gluten, Milk,Soy, Wheat |
| Oreo Cookie Cheesecake | Eggs, Gluten, Milk, Soy, Wheat |
| Oreo Cookie Overload | Eggs, Gluten, Milk, Soy, Wheat |
| Peanut Butter Cup | Eggs, Milk, Peanuts, Soy |
| Raspberry Cheesecake | Eggs, Gluten, Milk, Soy, Wheat |
| Really Reese’s | Eggs, Milk, Peanuts, Soy |
| Red Raspberry | Eggs, Milk |
| Rocky Road | Eggs, Milk, Soy, Tree Nuts |
| Salted Caramel Pecan Pie | Eggs, Gluten, Milk, Soy, Tree Nuts, Wheat |
| Salted Double Caramel Pecan | Eggs, Milk, Tree Nuts |
| Snickers Swirl | Eggs, Milk, Peanuts, Soy |
| Strawberry Cheesecake | Eggs, Gluten, Milk, Soy, Wheat |
| Turtle Cheesecake | Eggs, Gluten, Milk, Soy, Tree Nuts, Wheat |
| Turtle Dove | Eggs, Milk, Soy, Tree Nuts |
| Turtle Flavor Scoop | Eggs, Milk, Soy, Tree Nuts |
Sundaes and Cones
In addition to frozen custard scoops, Culver’s offers sundaes, and cones. Choose a vanilla or chocolate frozen custard in either a cake cone or waffle cone.
Here are the allergens in the specialty frozen treats.
Sauces & Dressings
Customers who try to follow a gluten-free diet or simply prefer a dipping sauce made without allergens may consider ordering one of the following:
Another allergy-free option is Culver’s Vinaigrette, which contains only three ingredients: red wine vinegar, olive oil, and extra virgin olive oil.
Here is the list of dressings and sauces on Culver’s menu that are made with one or more of the major food allergens.
Allergens in Culver’s Dressings and Sauces
| MENU ITEM | ALLERGENS |
|---|---|
| Beef Gravy | Gluten, Soy, Wheat |
| Butter Packet | Milk |
| Buttermilk Ranch Dressing | Eggs, Milk |
| Chicken Gravy | Gluten, Wheat |
| Cocktail Sauce | Fish |
| Culver’s Signature Sauce | Eggs, Milk |
| Fry Sauce | Eggs, Milk |
| Horseradish Sauce | Eggs |
| Ken’s Blue Cheese Dressing | Eggs, Milk |
| Ken’s Boom Boom Sauce | Eggs |
| Malt Vinegar | Gluten, Wheat |
| Mayonnaise | Eggs |
| Tartar Sauce | Eggs |
| Thousand Island Dressing | Eggs |
| Wisconsin Cheddar Cheese Sauce | Milk |
Gluten-Free Options
Individuals with a gluten sensitivity will be interested in Culver’s gluten-free menu.
Review the list below for menu options at Culver’s restaurants that are made without gluten. Certain items may not be available at all restaurant locations.
These food items may contain eggs, milk, fish, or other allergens. Foods may be prepared and/or cooked on a grill used to cook other items that contain gluten.
Culver’s Foods Made Without Gluten
Meats without Bun
Salads without Croutons
Soups without Crackers
Side Dishes
Dipping Sauces
Culver’s restaurants are not gluten-free environments. While ingredients used in the following foods do not include sources of gluten, there is no guarantee of food safety and even the foods listed above may not be 100% free of gluten.
Here is a list of the toppings and mix-ins made without gluten that can be added to shakes and custard desserts.
Mix-Ins Made Without Gluten
Fruit
Sweet Toppings
Custard without a Cone
Sundaes
Nuts
FAQs
Ingredients, allergens, and nutrition facts are based on available information as of the date this article was published and/or updated. Restaurants and food manufacturers may change their recipes without notice. Check directly with the food provider for the most accurate and up-to-date information. NutritionandIngredients.com does not provide health or wellness advice or dietary recommendations. Our aim is to research commercially processed food and publish articles for informational purposes only. Unless otherwise stated, % Daily Value is based on 2,000 calories per day, but calorie needs vary by individual. Always consult your physician for any healthcare or dietary advice.
Allergens, ingredients, and nutritional information source: Culver’s