Culver's gives vegetarians one dedicated burger and a handful of sides, but dairy and egg show up in almost everything, so going vegan here is tough.
Last verified: 2026-07-24
Culver’s: What’s Vegetarian Editorial Review
Culver’s built its menu around ButterBurgers and frozen custard, so it’s a dairy-forward chain from the ground up. You’ve got exactly one meatless burger here, plus a short list of sides, salads, and frozen custard, and that dairy-forward identity makes a strict vegan diet genuinely difficult to pull off. The chain crossed 1,000 locations by 2025, concentrated mostly in the Midwest, so the same short list of options tends to hold steady wherever you go.
What to order at Culver’s
The Harvest Veggie Burger is the one meatless patty on the menu, built from portabella mushrooms, roasted corn, chickpeas, spinach, roasted red and green peppers, barley, and wheatberries. Pair it with Crinkle Cut Fries, a Side Salad or Garden Fresco Salad, or plain steamed broccoli. Mott’s Applesauce, apple slices, and Lemon Ice round out a meal, especially if you want something that’s actually vegan.
What to watch out for
The Harvest Veggie Burger contains both milk and egg cooked right into the patty, so it’s a lacto-ovo item and off-limits if you’re avoiding egg along with meat. The cheese culture and enzymes on its label don’t specify whether the rennet is animal-derived, so strict vegetarians can’t fully confirm it either way. Crinkle Cut Fries are vegan by recipe but share a fryer, and Fried Cheese Curds and Onion Rings both contain dairy or egg, ruling out vegans on both.