Culver’s Lemon Ice & Seasonal Treats Menu With Prices (2026)
Not everything at Culver’s involves dairy. The Lemon Ice is a tart, refreshing fruit ice — completely dairy-free — served as coolers, smoothies, and dishes. And alongside it, stores rotate seasonal treats through the year, from summer fruit flavors to holiday custard specials. It’s the lighter, brighter corner of the menu.
Prices are approximate 2026 averages and vary by location.
Lemon Ice Coolers & Smoothies
| Item | Small | Medium | Large | Calories |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lemon Ice Cooler | $4.79 | $5.19 | $5.99 | 230 / 350 / 420 |
| Lemon Ice Smoothie | $4.49 | $4.99 | $5.69 | 330 / 490 / 640 |
Lemon Ice Dish (Scoops)
| Item | 1 Scoop | 2 Scoops | 3 Scoops | Calories |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lemon Ice Dish | $2.59 | $3.59 | $4.29 | 190 / 270 / 320 |
What Lemon Ice Is
Lemon Ice is a dairy-free frozen fruit ice — think Italian ice with a Culver’s pedigree. It’s tart, bright, and genuinely refreshing in a way custard can’t be. The cooler is the drinkable version, the smoothie blends it thicker and creamier (still dairy-free), and the dish is the scoopable, spoonable version. On a hot day, it’s the smartest order on the dessert menu.
Cooler vs. Smoothie vs. Dish
The cooler is light and thirst-quenching — the lowest-calorie frozen treat Culver’s sells at 230 calories for a small. The smoothie is richer and more filling, blending the ice into something closer to a shake in texture. The dish is the purest expression: just the ice, by the scoop. If you’re dairy-free, the dish with two scoops is the move; if you just want something cold, the cooler wins.
Seasonal Treats
Beyond the everyday menu, Culver’s stores run seasonal specials through the year — summer brings fruit-forward custard flavors and lemon ice features, fall leans into caramel and pumpkin-adjacent flavors of the day, and the holidays get their own limited custard runs. These vary by store and by year, so the chalkboard (or the app’s flavor calendar) is the source of truth. Seasonal pricing typically matches the equivalent everyday item.
Ordering Tips
Lemon Ice is the answer for dairy-free guests, full stop — it’s the only frozen dessert on the menu without dairy or egg. The small cooler at 230 calories is also the lightest dessert option, period. Seasonal flavors are worth trying when they appear; some of the most beloved limited flavors started as seasonal tests. And the dish travels better than custard if you’re taking dessert to go.
FAQ
Is Culver’s Lemon Ice dairy-free?
Yes — Lemon Ice is a dairy-free fruit ice, and it’s also egg-free. It’s the main dessert option for guests avoiding dairy.
What is the difference between a cooler and a smoothie?
The cooler is a lighter, drinkable lemon ice beverage; the smoothie is blended thicker and creamier. Both are dairy-free; the smoothie runs higher in calories.
When are seasonal treats available?
Year-round, rotating by season — summer fruit flavors, fall caramel varieties, holiday specials. Offerings vary by store; check the flavor calendar in the app.
Is Lemon Ice gluten-free?
Lemon Ice itself contains no gluten ingredients, but it’s made in a shared facility. Guests with celiac disease should check with their local store about preparation.