Culver’s Fresh Frozen Custard Menu: Prices, Calories & What to Order (2026)
Culver’s Fresh Frozen Custard Menu is made in the restaurant in small batches throughout the day, with options that go beyond a regular scoop, including Concrete Mixers, shakes, malts, sundaes, floats, and a Flavor of the Day that can vary by location. This guide covers prices, sizes, calories, flavors, and popular custard options, along with customization, allergen information, ordering, and the differences between shakes, malts, sundaes, and Concrete Mixers. Prices and availability can vary by location, so check your local Culver’s menu for the most accurate details before ordering.
Fresh Frozen Custard Menu Prices
Culver’s custard prices vary by dessert, size, and location, with options ranging from simple dishes and cones to Concrete Mixers, shakes, malts, and sundaes.
Mini Pumpkin S’mores Concrete Mixer®
$4.59/ 380 Cal
Small Pumpkin S’mores Concrete Mixer®
$5.19/ 630 Cal
Medium Pumpkin S’mores Concrete Mixer®
$5.79/ 820 Cal
Large Pumpkin S’mores Concrete Mixer®
Large
/940 Cal
Mini Salted Caramel Pumpkin Concrete Mixer®
$4.59/450 Cal
Small Salted Caramel Pumpkin Concrete Mixer®
$5.19/ 780 Cal
Medium Salted Caramel Pumpkin Concrete Mixer®
$5.79/ 970 Cal
Large Salted Caramel Pumpkin Concrete Mixer®
$6.29/ 1090 Cal
Small Pumpkin Spice Shake
$4.49/ 630 Cal
Medium Pumpkin Spice Shake
$5.09/ 800 Cal
Large
Pumpkin Spice Shake
$5.69/ 1090 Cal
Mini Concrete Mixer®
$4.59/ 380 Cal
Small Concrete Mixer®
$5.19/ 630 Cal
Medium Concrete Mixer®
$5.79/ 820 Cal
Large
Concrete Mixer®
$6.29/ 940 Cal
Small
Shake
$4.49/ 940 Cal
Medium
Shake
$5.09/ 570 Cal
Large
Shake
$5.69/ 1030 Cal
Small
Malt
$4.69/ 600 Cal
Medium Malt
$5.29/ 800 Cal
Large Malt
$5.89/ 1120 Cal
1 Scoop
Mint Explosion
$3.39/ 0 Cal
2 Scoop
Mint Explosion
$4.49/ 0 Cal
3 Scoop
Mint Explosion
$4.89/ 0 Cal
1 Scoop Create Your Own Dish
$3.39/ 310 Cal
2 Scoop Create Your Own Dish
$4.49/ 590 Cal
3 Scoop Create Your Own Dish
$4.89/ 740 Cal
1 Scoop Turtle Sundae
$5.49/ 770 Cal
2 Scoops Turtle Sundae
$6.59/ 1050 Cal
3 Scoops Turtle Sundae
$6.99/ 1210 Cal
1 Scoops Caramel Cashew Sundae
$5.49/
730 Cal
2 Scoops Caramel Cashew Sundae
$6.59/
1010 Cal
3 Scoops Caramel Cashew Sundae
$6.99/
1170 Cal
Small Culver’s® Root Beer Float
$4.69/
440 Cal
Medium Culver’s® Root Beer Float
$5.29/
490 Cal
Large Culver’s® Root Beer Float
$5.89/
520 Cal
Small Fanta® Orange Float
$4.69/
430 Cal
Medium Fanta® Orange Float
$5.29/
480 Cal
Large Fanta® Orange Float
$5.89/
510 Cal
Small Coca-Cola® Float
$4.69/
420 Cal
Medium Coca-Cola® Float
5.29/
470 Cal
Large Coca-Cola® Float
$5.89/
500 Cal
Handpacked Pint
Vanilla
$5.09/
780 Cal
Handpacked Pint Chocolate
$5.09/
770 Cal
A couple of honest notes on this table. Chocolate Volcano calories aren’t published consistently across sources, so rather than guess, we’d suggest checking the nutrition calculator in the Culver’s app before ordering if calories matter to you. The Coca-Cola Float Large calorie figure is an estimate based on the pattern of the other two sizes, since the exact number wasn’t clearly listed at the time of writing worth double-checking in-store if you’re tracking closely. Prices above reflect current Concrete Mixer, shake, and malt pricing, which runs a bit lower than what was posted earlier in the year. That happens more often with Culver’s than people expect, since regional boards get refreshed a few times a year.
What Actually Makes This “Custard” Instead of Just Ice Cream?
What Makes Frozen Custard
Frozen custard contains egg yolk, while ice cream does not necessarily contain eggs. That extra egg yolk helps give custard its richer, denser texture.
Why Is Frozen Custard More Dense?
Another difference is the amount of air incorporated during freezing. Custard generally has less air, which gives it a thicker and creamier consistency compared with many ice creams.
How Does Culver’s Make Its Custard?
Culver’s makes its frozen custard in the restaurant in small batches throughout the day. The process is designed to keep the custard fresh and ready to serve throughout the day.
Is Frozen Custard Healthier Than Ice Cream?
Custard and ice cream can be fairly similar nutritionally, so neither should automatically be considered healthier. Calories depend more on the portion size and toppings or mix-ins you choose than simply whether the dessert is custard or ice cream.
Concrete Mixer® Worth Trying First If You Haven’t
If there’s one thing on this menu worth ordering before anything else, it’s the Concrete Mixer. It’s Culver’s take on a blended custard dessert, similar in concept to a Blizzard, but built on custard instead of soft serve, so it comes out noticeably thicker. It’s blended hard enough that the classic test is flipping the cup upside down without anything falling out, and you eat it with a spoon, not a straw.
Common mix-ins include Oreo® pieces, brownie bites, peanut butter cups, cheesecake chunks, cookie dough, chopped candy bars, and hot fudge or caramel swirled through. One thing worth flagging before you order: the calorie numbers in the price table above are for the base mixer only. Add cookie dough and peanut butter cups on top and the total climbs meaningfully that’s a result of what you personally choose, not the menu being inaccurate.
How to Customize Your Order
Culver’s custard menu is more flexible than the printed board makes it look, and many regulars end up building their own version once they know the options. Concrete Mixers, sundaes, and the Create Your Own Dish all work off the same basic structure: pick a custard base, pick a size, then choose what goes in or on top.
Choose a Custard Base and Size
Concrete Mixers, sundaes, and the Create Your Own Dish let you start with a custard base and size before adding the preferred toppings or mix-ins. For shakes and malts, the Flavor of the Day can sometimes be substituted for the standard vanilla or chocolate base, depending on the location.
Add Mix-Ins and Toppings
Most locations will let you combine two or three mix-ins in a Concrete Mixer, although the price may adjust slightly for extra add-ins. This makes it easy to create a combination that fits a particular taste rather than sticking with one preset option.
Customizing for Dietary Restrictions
Customization can also help when avoiding certain ingredients. Skipping cookie-based mix-ins may keep a Concrete Mixer closer to gluten-free, while choosing fruit toppings instead of nut-based options can avoid some common cross-contact concerns.
Still, customization does not guarantee an allergen-free order. Culver’s kitchens handle multiple ingredients, so it is best to mention any dietary restriction when ordering and check the current allergen information before choosing a combination.
How to Order Culver’s Fresh Frozen Custard
There are a few ways to order from the menu, depending on how much time you have. Each option works a little differently, so choosing the right one mainly comes down to convenience and how much customization is needed.
Order In Restaurant or at the Drive-Thru
Ordering at the counter or drive-thru is the most direct option. It also gives you a chance to ask about the day’s Flavor of the Day, ingredients, or allergen concerns before placing the order.
Order Through the App or Website
The Culver’s app and website support mobile ordering for pickup. This can be useful when the order is already decided and the goal is to spend less time waiting in line.
Delivery Options
Culver’s works with third-party delivery services in many markets, so custard may be available for delivery. Keep in mind that desserts such as Concrete Mixers and sundaes can melt during longer delivery trips.
Ordering for a Group
For larger orders, calling the specific restaurant ahead of time can help confirm whether it can handle the quantity. This can be especially useful around holidays or busy summer weekends when custard orders may take longer.
Check Your Order Before Submitting
When ordering through the app or website, double-check the size and mix-ins before submitting. Changes can be harder to make after a mobile order has been sent to the kitchen than when ordering directly at the counter.
How to Get Free Custard at Culver’s
The most reliable way to get free Culver’s custard is through MyCulver’s Rewards. You earn points on purchases and can redeem them for menu items, including desserts, while new members may receive a welcome offer. Culver’s also runs occasional limited-time promotions, such as free or discounted custard, but these vary by location. Check the app and your local Culver’s social pages for current offers. There’s no guaranteed “free custard every visit” trick, so be cautious with offers outside official Culver’s channels.
Shake vs. Malt vs. Sundae: What’s the Actual Difference?
Shakes, malts, and sundaes may look similar on the menu, but they have different ingredients and textures.
Shake vs. Malt
The main difference is malted milk powder. A malt has a slightly toasted, nutty flavor and is usually a little thicker than a shake. It may also have around 20–30 more calories than a similar-size shake.
What Is a Turtle Sundae?
A Turtle Sundae combines custard with hot fudge, caramel, and pecans. Unlike a Concrete Mixer, the toppings are layered rather than blended throughout the custard.
Create Your Own Dish vs. Chocolate Volcano
Both are scoop-based desserts, but they offer different experiences. Chocolate Volcano focuses on a richer chocolate flavor, while Create Your Own Dish lets you choose the mix-ins and toppings.
What Should You Order? A Quick Way to Decide
If you’re standing at the counter and don’t want to overthink it, match your mood to one of these. Spoon-not-straw fans loaded up with toppings should go for the Concrete Mixer. If you want something to sip on the way home, a shake works, or a malt if you’re after that deeper, toasted flavor. Trying to keep it lighter points you toward a 1-Scoop Create Your Own Dish or a Small Fanta Orange Float.
If you’d rather skip decisions entirely, a single scoop of vanilla or chocolate custard is the classic, no-surprises order. Feeding more than one person calls for a Large Concrete Mixer or a 3-Scoop Turtle Sundae, both built with sharing in mind. Taking dessert home means the Handpacked Pint, in vanilla or chocolate, and wanting more chocolate specifically points toward Chocolate Volcano over the standard Create Your Own Dish. Feeling adventurous means skipping the fixed menu entirely and just asking what today’s Flavor of the Day is.
Flavor of the Day Why It’s Different at Every Location
Culver’s Flavor of the Day rotates through a large lineup of frozen custard flavors, with each restaurant following its own daily schedule. That means two nearby locations can have different flavors on the same day.
How Can You Order Flavor of the Day?
The featured flavor can be ordered as a scoop, added to a sundae, blended into a Concrete Mixer, made into a shake, or packed as a Handpacked Pint, depending on availability.
How Does Flavor of the Day Work?
Each Culver’s location sets its own Flavor of the Day calendar. Availability can also change by date or location, so checking the local menu before visiting is the safest option.
How Do I Check Today’s Flavor?
The Culver’s website or app is the most reliable way to check the Flavor of the Day for a specific restaurant. If a particular flavor is the reason for the visit, checking first can save an unnecessary trip.
Allergen & Nutrition Information
Culver’s Flavor of the Day rotates through a large lineup of frozen custard flavors, with each restaurant following its own daily schedule. That means two nearby locations can have different flavors on the same day.
| Category | Egg | Gluten Risk | Dairy | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plain Vanilla / Chocolate Custard | Yes | Low | Yes | The custard base contains dairy and egg; Culver’s lists plain custard among options without gluten sources |
| Flavor of the Day | Yes | Varies | Yes | Ingredients and mix-ins differ by flavor, so check the specific flavor |
| Concrete Mixers | Yes | Varies | Yes | Mix-ins such as cookies and brownies can add wheat/gluten |
| Sundaes | Yes | Varies | Yes | Toppings and sauces can introduce additional allergens |
| Shakes & Malts | Yes | Varies | Yes | Malts contain malted ingredients, so they should not be treated as gluten-free |
Is Culver’s Custard Gluten-Free?
Plain vanilla and chocolate custard do not contain listed sources of gluten, but Culver’s restaurants are not gluten-free environments and cross-contact can occur. Flavor of the Day options, cookie pieces, brownie pieces, and other mix-ins may contain wheat or gluten.
If gluten is a concern, check the specific item in Culver’s allergen guide and tell the restaurant manager when ordering rather than relying only on the ingredient list.
Does Culver’s Custard Contain Egg?
Yes. Egg yolk is part of Culver’s frozen custard recipe. Culver’s states that true custard is made with milk, cream, and pasteurized egg yolks, with at least 1.4% egg.
Does Culver’s Have Dairy-Free Custard?
No. Culver’s Fresh Frozen Custard is made with dairy and egg as core ingredients, so there is no dairy-free or vegan custard base available as a simple substitution.
What About Nut Allergies?
Plain custard does not contain nuts as part of its basic recipe, but many toppings and Flavor of the Day combinations can contain peanuts or tree nuts. Culver’s also warns that common allergens may be present around the custard topping area and that cross-contact is possible.
For a serious allergy, check the current allergen information for the exact item and speak directly with a restaurant manager before ordering.
Allergy Information Can Vary
Culver’s allergen information is based on supplier information and can change with ingredients, substitutions, seasonal items, and test products. The company recommends checking the current guide and speaking with the restaurant manager for location-specific concerns.
Final Thought
Culver’s Fresh Frozen Custard menu rewards a little bit of knowing what you’re doing. A shake and a malt aren’t the same order under a different name, and a sundae and a Concrete Mixer are genuinely different desserts, not just different containers for the same thing. If you’re new to it, start with a small Concrete Mixer or a plain scoop of vanilla, get a sense of what the custard actually tastes like on its own, and branch out toward the Flavor of the Day once you’ve got a baseline to compare it to.
Prices, sizes, and flavors shift by location and by season, so use everything above as a solid starting point rather than a fixed number to screenshot and rely on months from now. When in doubt, the app or the person at the register will always have the current answer.
Frequently Asked Questions
Culver’s Fresh Frozen Custard Reviews
Note: These reviews are based on information from the official Culver’s site.
Culver’s frozen custard is easily one of my favorite desserts. The custard is creamy, and the Flavor of the Day gives me a reason to try something different each visit.
— Wilson
I usually go for a Concrete Mixer because there are so many ways to customize it. The portions are filling, and the custard has a noticeably rich texture.
— Amanda
I like checking the menu before visiting because the prices and Flavor of the Day can vary by location. The guide made it much easier to compare the different custard options.
— Parker