Culver’s Fresh Frozen Custard Menu With Prices (2026)
Culver’s frozen custard is the second half of the brand’s identity, and for plenty of customers it’s the main event. Unlike soft serve, real frozen custard is made with egg yolks and churned slowly, which makes it dense, rich, and creamy. Every location makes it fresh in small batches throughout the day — vanilla and chocolate are always on, plus a rotating Flavor of the Day.
Prices are approximate 2026 averages and vary by location.
Shakes & Malts
| Item | Small | Medium | Large | Calories |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shake | $4.29 | $4.79 | $5.19 | 570 / 740 / 1030 |
| Malt | $4.49 | $4.99 | $5.39 | 600 / 800 / 1120 |
Concrete Mixers
| Item | Mini | Small | Medium | Large | Calories |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Concrete Mixer | $4.29 | $5.49 | $5.99 | $6.49 | 380 / 630 / 820 / 940 |
| Oreo Reese’s Mixer | $3.49 | $4.49 | $5.49 | $6.49 | 530 / 830 / 1020 / 1150 |
Sundaes, Cones & Dishes
| Item | 1 Scoop / Small | 2 Scoops / Medium | 3 Scoops / Large | Calories |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turtle Sundae | $5.48 | $6.58 | $7.58 | 770 / 1050 / 1210 |
| Caramel Cashew Sundae | $5.48 | $6.58 | $7.58 | 730 / 1010 / 1170 |
| Fudge Pecan Sundae | $3.79 | $4.59 | $5.29 | Varies |
| Create Your Own Dish | $3.29 | $4.39 | $5.39 | 310 / 590 / 740 |
| Cake Cone / Dish | $2.59 | $3.59 | $4.19 | Varies |
| Waffle Cone | $3.09 | $4.09 | $4.79 | Varies |
| Handpacked Pint (vanilla or chocolate) | $4.99 | 770–780 | ||
What Frozen Custard Actually Is
Frozen custard differs from ice cream in two ways: it contains egg yolks, and it’s churned with less air. The result is noticeably denser and richer than soft serve, with a texture closer to gelato. Culver’s makes it in-store all day long, which is why a scoop at 7 p.m. tastes the same as one at noon. Vanilla and chocolate are the everyday flavors; everything else rotates through the Flavor of the Day calendar.
Concrete Mixer vs. Shake vs. Sundae
The Concrete Mixer is the signature move: custard blended thick with your choice of mix-ins — candy, fruit, nuts, whatever’s on the board. A shake is custard spun drinkable with your flavor of choice; a malt adds malted milk for that old-fashioned richness. Sundaes are the classic layered build — the Turtle (caramel, hot fudge, pecans) is the one to beat. If you can’t decide, the Create Your Own dish lets you pick the flavor and toppings yourself.
Flavor of the Day, Explained
Every Culver’s location picks one featured custard flavor each day from a rotation of around 40 — Caramel Cashew, Mint Explosion, Turtle, Lemon Berry Layer Cake, and dozens more. The schedule is set a month ahead per store, and you can check your local store’s calendar in the Culver’s app. Regulars absolutely plan visits around their favorites.
Ordering Tips
Custard is rich — a small is genuinely satisfying, and a large mixer is a commitment at over 900 calories. The mini mixer is the smart play if you just want a taste after a basket. Extra toppings are cheap (around a quarter to a dollar), so loading up a Create Your Own dish is the best value in the dessert case. And the handpacked pint to take home is one of the best deals going.
FAQ
What is the difference between frozen custard and ice cream?
Frozen custard contains egg yolks and is churned with less air, making it denser and creamier than standard ice cream or soft serve.
What is a Concrete Mixer?
Culver’s signature dessert: fresh frozen custard blended thick with your choice of mix-ins like candy pieces, fruit, or nuts. You pick the ingredients; they blend it to order.
Does Culver’s have dairy-free dessert options?
The Lemon Ice (dairy-free fruit ice) is the main non-dairy option. The custard itself always contains dairy and egg.
How does the Flavor of the Day work?
Each store features one special custard flavor daily, rotating through about 40 options on a monthly schedule you can check in the Culver’s app.