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 final section of this report provides a brief overview of the nine major allergens that fast food restaurants declare when menu items are made with certain ingredients.

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.

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.

Listed allergens for each dish exclude any substitutions or dipping sauces, unless specifically noted.

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.

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.

Soups

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.

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.

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 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.

FAQs

Declaring Food Allergens

The United States FDA regulates nine major food allergens: eggs, fish, milk, peanuts, sesame, shellfish, soybeans, tree nuts, and wheat.

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.

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