The Culver's secret menu is a list of 20 fan-made Concrete Mixer combos, custard treats and food hacks you can order at any Culver's by choosing mix-ins and combining regular items. It includes the Cherry Cordial and Parent Trap Concrete Mixers, Culver’s Poutine and Buffalo Cheese Curds, and every Culver's secret menu item below shows exactly how to order it.
Culver's opened its first restaurant in 1984 in Sauk City, Wisconsin, and is based in Prairie du Sac, Wisconsin. It has just over 1,000 restaurants in 26 states. The official menu is on culvers.com; this guide is independent and updated for October 2026.
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Definition
What is the Culver's secret menu?
Fan combos · custard hacks · DIY Midwest classics
The Culver's secret menu is a list of fan-made Concrete Mixer combos, custard treats and food hacks, like the Cherry Cordial Mixer and Culver’s Poutine, built from regular Culver's items.
Culver's does not publish a secret menu. But its Concrete Mixers can be made with more than 30 mix-ins, and its kitchen has cheese curds, gravy, onion rings and sourdough, so fans keep inventing new combos. The best of them make up the Culver's secret menu.
This guide lists 20 Culver's secret menu items. Official and limited-time items, such as the Smoked Cheddar CurderBurger, pumpkin Concrete Mixers and the regular root beer float, are left out. Every card shows exactly what to ask for.
Culver's secret menu vs the regular menu
| Regular menu | Secret menu | |
|---|---|---|
| Examples | ButterBurger, cheese curds, Concrete Mixer | Cherry Cordial Mixer, Poutine |
| How you order | By name | By listing mix-ins or sides |
| Price | Set price | Base item plus extras |
| Custard flavors | Vanilla, chocolate, Flavor of the Day | Same |
How to order
How to order from the Culver's secret menu
Counter, drive-thru or app
To order from the Culver's secret menu, order the base item and list the mix-ins or sides, since crew members are not trained on secret names.
- Pick the base: a Concrete Mixer, shake, ButterBurger or side.
- Choose the custard: vanilla, chocolate or the Flavor of the Day.
- List mix-ins: two are included; each extra costs a little more.
- Add sides: gravy, sauces or onion rings for food hacks.
- Assemble: stack or toss at the table.
“Hi! Can I get a medium chocolate Concrete Mixer with Dove pieces, OREO and cherries?”
The Culver's app shows today’s Flavor of the Day and lets you add up to 10 mix-ins, so it is the easiest way to order Culver's concrete mixer secret menu combos.
Prices
Culver's secret menu prices 2026
Mix-ins and sides
Culver's secret menu items cost the price of the base item plus extras: Concrete Mixers include two mix-ins, and each extra mix-in costs about 50 to 70 cents.
What Culver’s hacks cost
| Part | Cost | Tip |
|---|---|---|
| Concrete Mixer | Includes 2 mix-ins (1 for a mini) | Most combos use 2 or 3 |
| Extra mix-in | About $0.50 to $0.70 | Online orders allow up to 10 |
| Sides like gravy or sauces | Small charge | Sauces are often free |
| Burger hacks | Burger plus side | Use a value basket |
Prices vary by location. Check the Culver's app for exact prices at your restaurant.
Top 10
Best Culver's secret menu items to try first
Ranked by popularity
The best Culver's secret menu items to start with are the Cherry Cordial Concrete Mixer, Culver’s Poutine and the Parent Trap Concrete Mixer.
Top 10 Culver's secret menu items
| Item | What it is |
|---|---|
| Cherry Cordial Concrete Mixer | Chocolate, Dove, OREO, cherries |
| Culver’s Poutine | Fries, curds, gravy |
| Parent Trap Concrete Mixer | OREO and peanut butter |
| Flavor of the Day Upgrade | Daily flavor plus mix-ins |
| Buffalo Cheese Curds | Curds with buffalo |
| PB&J Concrete Mixer | Peanut butter and strawberries |
| BBQ Bacon Onion Ring ButterBurger | Onion rings inside |
| Andes Mint Marshmallow Mixer | Mint and marshmallow |
| Custard Affogato | Coffee over custard |
| Loaded Chili Cheese Curds | Chili and curds |
We ranked these Culver's secret menu items by how often they appear in fan lists and articles, and checked them against the October 2026 menu.
Concrete Mixers
Culver's concrete mixer secret menu (9)
Fan combos with 2 to 3 mix-ins
The Culver's concrete mixer secret menu is a set of fan-named mix-in combos blended into vanilla, chocolate or Flavor of the Day custard.
Culver's has more than 30 mix-ins, including OREO, Andes, Heath, Reese’s, brownie, cookie dough, cheesecake and fruit. Two are included in every Concrete Mixer.
Cherry Cordial Concrete Mixer
Chocolate custard Concrete Mixer
How to order: chocolate custard with Dove chocolate pieces, OREO and cherries
Like a chocolate-covered cherry. One of the best Culver’s concrete mixer secret menu combos.
Parent Trap Concrete Mixer
Vanilla or chocolate custard Concrete Mixer
How to order: OREO and peanut butter (add Reese’s for more peanut butter)
Cookies and peanut butter swirled into thick custard.
Andes Mint Marshmallow Mixer
Chocolate custard Concrete Mixer
How to order: Andes mints and marshmallow
Mint chocolate with gooey marshmallow, like a hot cocoa in custard form.
PB&J Concrete Mixer
Vanilla custard Concrete Mixer
How to order: peanut butter and strawberries
A peanut butter and jelly sandwich in a cup. Try raspberries for a tarter jelly.
Chocolate Banana Andes Mixer
Chocolate custard Concrete Mixer
How to order: bananas and Andes mints
A fan favorite from Reddit: chocolate, banana and mint together.
Raspberry Heath Mixer
Vanilla custard Concrete Mixer
How to order: raspberries and Heath toffee pieces
Tart fruit with buttery toffee crunch.
Elvis Concrete Mixer
Vanilla custard Concrete Mixer
How to order: peanut butter and bananas (add bacon bits only if your store has them)
Named for Elvis Presley’s favorite sandwich. Sweet, salty and creamy.
Death by Chocolate Mixer
Chocolate custard Concrete Mixer
How to order: brownie pieces, hot fudge and chocolate cake
For serious chocolate lovers. Very rich, so a mini is plenty.
Flavor of the Day Upgrade
Flavor of the Day Concrete Mixer
How to order: the day’s custard flavor with one or two mix-ins that match it
Turns the daily special into a custom Concrete Mixer. Check the Flavor of the Day on the Culver’s app.
Custard treats
Culver's secret menu custard treats (3)
Shakes · floats · affogato
Secret custard treats change the custard flavor in shakes and floats or add hot coffee.
Custard Affogato
Vanilla custard dish
How to order: a dish of vanilla frozen custard with hot coffee poured over it
An Italian-style coffee dessert with Culver’s thick custard.
Double Chocolate Custard Shake
Chocolate shake
How to order: a shake made with chocolate custard instead of vanilla, plus chocolate syrup
A richer chocolate shake than the standard version.
Flavor of the Day Float
Root beer float
How to order: a float made with the Flavor of the Day custard instead of vanilla
Pair a fruity Flavor of the Day with Fanta Orange or a chocolate one with root beer.
Food hacks
Culver's secret menu food hacks (8)
Curds · burgers · sandwiches
Secret food hacks at Culver's combine curds, gravy, sauces and onion rings with regular items.
Cheese curds are the star of the Culver's secret menu food hacks, because they melt into chili, gravy and burgers.
Culver’s Poutine
Crinkle-cut fries + cheese curds + gravy
How to order: order fries, Wisconsin Cheese Curds and a side of gravy, then pile curds and gravy on the fries
A Canadian-style poutine using Culver’s famous curds. Use cheese sauce instead of gravy for a cheesier version.
Buffalo Cheese Curds
Wisconsin Cheese Curds
How to order: cheese curds with buffalo sauce and ranch on the side, tossed together
Spicy, tangy and cheesy. Dip in ranch.
Loaded Chili Cheese Curds
Cheese curds + George’s Chili Supreme
How to order: cheese curds topped with chili and jalapeños
Curds instead of shredded cheese make the chili extra melty.
BBQ Bacon Onion Ring ButterBurger
ButterBurger Cheese + onion rings
How to order: a ButterBurger Cheese with bacon and BBQ sauce, then two or three onion rings stacked inside
A western-style burger with crunch. Order the onion rings as a side.
Sourdough ButterBurger
ButterBurger, Bacon Deluxe or Mushroom & Swiss
How to order: ask for it on grilled sourdough instead of the bun
Crispy, buttery sourdough makes any burger taste like a patty melt.
BBQ Pork Loin Sandwich
Pork Loin Sandwich
How to order: add BBQ sauce and grilled onions, with cheese sauce on the side for dipping
A Midwest favorite hack that turns the pork loin into a BBQ sandwich.
Pretzel Bites with Sweet Dips
Pretzel Bites
How to order: ask for peanut butter and hot fudge on the side for dipping
Salty pretzel with sweet dips, a dessert-and-snack combo.
Chopped Steak Dinner
Pot roast dinner style
How to order: ask if your restaurant offers the chopped steak dinner with mashed potatoes and gravy
An off-menu dinner some restaurants still make. Availability varies a lot, so ask first.
Daily special
How the Flavor of the Day works with the Culver's secret menu
Plan your hack around the daily custard
Every Culver's restaurant serves vanilla and chocolate custard plus one Flavor of the Day, and the daily flavor is the best base for creative Culver's secret menu mixers.
Check the Flavor of the Day calendar in the Culver's app or on the restaurant’s page, then pick one or two mix-ins that match. A fruity flavor works with cheesecake pieces or extra fruit; a chocolate or caramel flavor works with brownie, Heath or pecans. Many fans who searched for a Culver's secret menu 2023 list are now using this upgrade, because it never gets old.
Compare
Culver's secret menu vs Dairy Queen and Shake Shack
Frozen dessert hacks
Culver's Concrete Mixers are thicker than a Dairy Queen Blizzard because they use frozen custard, which makes them the best base for mix-in hacks.
Frozen dessert secret menu comparison
| Culver's | Dairy Queen | Shake Shack | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base | Frozen custard | Soft serve | Frozen custard |
| Signature treat | Concrete Mixer | Blizzard | Concrete |
| Daily flavor | Flavor of the Day | No | Rotating flavors |
Compare the Dairy Queen secret menu and the Shake Shack secret menu.
Tips
Culver's secret menu ordering tips
From regulars and staff
The best way to order from the Culver's secret menu is to check the Flavor of the Day, keep mixers to two or three mix-ins and build food hacks with sides.
- 1
Check the Flavor of the Day
It is the best base for custom mixers.
- 2
Keep it to 3 mix-ins
More can make the custard runny.
- 3
Get a mini first
Test new combos in a small size.
- 4
Ask for gravy
It turns fries and curds into poutine.
- 5
Use the app
Add up to 10 mix-ins online.
- 6
Try sourdough
Any burger can be grilled on sourdough.
- 7
Order curds fresh
They are best hot from the fryer.
- 8
Share big treats
Large mixers are huge.
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FAQ
Culver's secret menu FAQs
Q1What is on the Culver's secret menu?
The Culver's secret menu has 20 items in this guide, including Cherry Cordial, Parent Trap and PB&J Concrete Mixers, Culver’s Poutine, Buffalo Cheese Curds and the BBQ Bacon Onion Ring ButterBurger.
Q2What is the Culver's concrete mixer secret menu?
A set of fan-named mix-in combos, like the Cherry Cordial (chocolate custard, Dove, OREO, cherries) and the Parent Trap (OREO and peanut butter).
Q3Does Culver's have a secret menu?
Not officially. Culver's secret menu items are fan combos made from regular custard, mix-ins and food items.
Q4How many mix-ins can I add to a Concrete Mixer?
Two are included. Online you can add up to 10, and each extra costs about 50 to 70 cents.
Q5Can you get poutine at Culver’s?
Yes, as a DIY hack: order fries, cheese curds and a side of gravy and combine them.
Q6Is the CurderBurger on the secret menu?
Not right now. The Smoked Cheddar CurderBurger is on the menu as a limited-time item, so it is not counted as a secret menu item.
Q7What is the best Culver’s secret menu dessert?
The Cherry Cordial Concrete Mixer and the Flavor of the Day Upgrade are fan favorites.
Q8Are Culver's secret menu items more expensive?
Only slightly. You pay for extra mix-ins and sides.
Q9What was on the Culver's secret menu 2023 lists?
Most older lists focused on the CurderBurger and poutine. In 2026, Concrete Mixer combos and the Flavor of the Day Upgrade are the big trends.
Q10Can I order the Culver’s secret menu in the app?
Yes. Pick the base item and add mix-ins or sides as customizations.
