Culver's

I eat at Culvers often when I am in Bowling Green and Somerset. When I order the Gluten Free they always ask if it is an alergen or a preference. The cook always changes gloves and I adore the heated bun in a separate package.

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

I ordered a double butter burger with a gluten free bun here, and stated that this was allergy and they were very understanding. However when I received my order the plastic bag the bun is wrapped in was partially teared, but I blew it off which is my mistake and ate it anyways. I’m not sure where cross contamination occurred but I got quite sick from it. I’ve had Culver’s in the past and had no reaction, so it surprised me to have such a bad flare up from somewhere I trusted.

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Not at all

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Some

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Good

I’m thankful for Culver’s because it’s the only fast food place I can get a burger, & it’s really good. I get the single butter burger with cheese, bacon, lettuce, & tomato. There’s no dedicated fryer, so no fries, but you can get frozen custard, too! I’ve never been glutened here; I can tell right away if they got the order right because the gf bun is packaged & heated separately.

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Separate gluten-free menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Some

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Gluten free buns in sealed packaging - they microwave it and leave it sealed. You get the sandwich contents (cheeseburger for me) in a separate box and assemble it yourself. Seems like a solid way for a fast food place to minimize cross contamination. The server was very knowledgeable - asked preference vs allergy. No dedicated fryer, so skip the fries.

Celiac friendly?

Yes

We often go to this location and always have a great experience. No fries but great burger and bun and custard.

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Somewhat

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Some

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Nice to have a spot in between Cincy and Indy that is reliable. Great burgers and bun! No fries.

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Somewhat

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Some

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Culver’s is great, because they have a dedicated fryer for their fries. They have a gluten free bun for those who need this option. However, their bun does have pea fiber in it, which I can’t eat due to it being one of my trigger allergens for my autoimmune disease. I like to eat either their chili cheese fries or I will get a burger with no bun and make it a basket.

Safety Feature Ratings

• Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions
• Staff will clean kitchen space or change gloves if asked

Other Characteristics

• Good for dinner
• Good for kids
• Good for lunch
• Good with other allergies
• Offers online ordering

While this would possibly work for someone that has a sensitivity. This is not a place you would want to eat if you are celiac . The fries are dropped in the same oil that everything else is. As if one time wasn’t enough, I had gone another time after and just got a chicken breast and sure enough , cross-contact and had touched gluten. Strongly advise against for celiac

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Not at all

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Not Much

They tried. Spoke to the manager, she took the proper steps notating my order and notifying the kitchen, and yet, here we are.

Bun came in its own packaging, so cross-contamination must have occurred.

Definitely not Celiac safe.