Culver’s
Made it out to Culver’s on Braker/Kramer for the first time in a few years. Used to go fairly often when my office was closer. Decided to check up on them. Still the same–good quality fast food burger, weak fries, no Coke, Pepsi.
Culver’s is a chain based in Wisconsin, with two Austin locations. Their claim to fame is the “ButterBurger”, which appears to be a regional burger style from the midwest. Sollys Grill in Milwaukee seems to have invented it, and unlike at Culver’s, butter plays a very prominent role in their burger. Photos of Solly’s butter burger show the burger practically floating in a pool of butter. I found no evidence of butter on my Culver’s burger, so I guess they are paying homage in name only. But they do boast fresh, never frozen beef, and burgers are cooked to order. Plus they have cheddar, which is a rarity at QSRs.
The burger reminds me quite a bit of Freddy’s, another chain that has recently entered the Austin market. Both offer pretty thin/smashed patties, with the default offering a double patty burger. Freddy’s does not have cheddar though.
Overall, a quality fast food burger. Pluses: cheddar (did I mention that already?), roomy booths (room for six), table delivery, clean environs.
Minuses: weak fries, no Coke, Pepsi. And still a fast food burger.
But I’m a fan.
Further details and reviews found at auslunch.com.
Cheddar!
Cheddar (but wish it were a bit more melted)!
Edge Detail — a Bit of Crisping
Under the Hood — Weak Tomato
Cross Section — Bottom Veggie Placement
Zzzzzz
Paula 10:41 am on May 7, 2010 Permalink |
Tip from a Wisconsin girl: order the root beer at Culver’s, they make their own.
Chris 11:32 am on May 7, 2010 Permalink |
Now that’s some good info there. Thanks for the tip Paula!
Frayton 9:13 pm on July 5, 2010 Permalink |
I go there for the fried cod. Best fried fish I’ve found in a fast-food place. Fries are, as you noted, kind of middle of the road, but at least they’re the crinkle cut. I go to the one out on Wm Cannon and Brodie and walk up to the convenience store for a Coke and sneak it in (the Midwestern-accented lady manager winked at me and said I could do this, she’s used to it apparently).
Chris 9:31 pm on July 5, 2010 Permalink |
I’ve also had the fried cod a few times and it is good. Nice tip on the Coke Sneak. Thank god for Dr. Pepper is all I can say.
Andre 2:13 pm on November 16, 2010 Permalink |
Next time, skip the fries and get a side of cheese curds with your combo instead. They’re essentially bite-sized mozzarella sticks and worth every second you’re losing from your life for eating them.