Vegan Options at Culver’s (Updated 2024)

Vegan Options at Culver's

There are not a lot of vegan options at Culver’s but there are a couple of salad options, steamed broccoli and applesauce.

Culver’s is a chain that originated in Wisconsin and is now in 25 states across the country. They specialize in burgers, fries and frozen custard.

Considering they’re not very vegan-friendly if you have the option, we’d recommend trying another spot close by. If you do find yourself stuck at Culver’s… did we mention salad, steamed broccoli and applesauce?


Vegan Options at Culver’s


*Fried food shares a fryer with animal menu items.

Vegan Sides

  • Apple Slices
  • Crinkle Cut Fries*
  • Steamed Broccoli
  • Sweet Potato Fries*
  • Pretzel Bites (accidentally vegan). Order with NO cheese sauce.

Salads

  • Garden Fresco Salad. Order with NO chicken, cheese or croutons. Choose your dressing from the list below … comes with mixed greens, cucumber and tomato. –>Removing chicken and cheese from your order should drop the cost of this salad by about $3.00–it did for us when we placed an order online.
  • Side Salad. Order with NO cheese or croutons. Choose your dressing from the list below … comes with mixed greens, cucumber and tomato.

Salad Add-Mix-Ins

  • Apple Slices
  • Craisins
  • Cucumbers
  • Grape Tomatoes
  • Lettuce
  • Mixed Greens with Spring Mix
  • Red Diced Onions
  • Romaine Lettuce
  • Sliced Strawberries

Vegan Salad Dressings

  • Culver’s Vinaigrette
  • Ken’s Raspberry Vinaigrette

The next 3 may or may not be available at your location.

  • French Dressing
  • Reduced Calorie French Dressing
  • Sesame Ginger Dressing

Dessert

  • Lemon Ice. It is optional to add a fruit topping. Ask which are available. (limited time)


*
 Items containing egg, milk, wheat/gluten, soy, fish and shrimp are cooked in common fryer oil. As with any restaurant that is not 100% vegan or does not offer a designated cooking space for their vegan options, cross-contamination can occur and fryers/grills may be shared with animal products. You can choose what your level of comfort is with these potential issues.


Culver’s Vegan FAQ


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Is Culver’s Veggie Burger Vegan?

No. Culver’s veggie burger contains pasteurized milk (it’s actually the first ingredient), cheese culture and eggs. In addition, the bun it’s served on is not vegan either. It’s made with cream (milk).

Are Culver’s Onion Rings vegan?

No. The Onion Rings at Culver’s contain milk, so unfortunately not vegan.

Is Culver’s Signature Sauce Vegan?

No. Culver’s Signature Sauce contains egg and dairy.


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Our Picks

Ryan’s Pick: I had to make a trip to try out Culver’s Sweet Potato Fries and I have to say, they are really, really good.

Jen’s Pick: N/A


More Links and Info

  • Information in this guide was pulled directly from Culver’s Nutrition and Allergen Guide as well as their Quality Ingredients Guide
  • If you’d like to check out Culver’s full menu, head over to Culver’s Official Menu page
  • Not quite what you’re looking for? We have Vegan Cheat Sheets for over 175 popular chain restaurants, including other burger and fry places like Burger King and Bareburger
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