Culver’s

Madison, 4401 Cottage Grove Rd, Madison, WI 53716, United States | ★ 4.4 (2110 Review)

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As locally owned and operated restaurants, Culver’s has earned its reputation for deliciousness by serving the freshest ingredients to guests, with unmatched hometown hospitality. Fresh, never frozen burgers are always cooked to order, and premium, better-than-ice-cream, fresh frozen custard is made in small batches throughout the day, every day. Welcome to delicious!

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Kim H.

★ 3

Was double charged for toppings bc we got 2 scoops. When confronted they said "1 pump isn't enough." We definitely won't be going to cuovers ever again. Not worth outrageous charges. Not bicycle friendly either in a biking town. Rude staff. And in case you were wondering, 1 would have definitely been enough. Shane on you, Culvers!!

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Jon Johansen

★ 5

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Justin P

★ 1

I drove 20 minutes to find out they never updated their hours. Coulda drove to Sun prairies one and got food but here we are. Lack of management part

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Gloria Klomsten

★ 5

The best!!!

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Paul ROBERT Harrison (?)

★ 5

Food was great. Staff even better.

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Larry Mars

★ 5

Excellent burgers.

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UnholyZen

★ 1

Closed for remodel but not updated on Google maps. Wasted my 30min lunch.

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Susana Canales

★ 5

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Jeff Monson

★ 5

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Yehudah March

★ 5

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Jodee Liedtke

★ 5

Typical Culvers- great food and service. We received a little more attention as 3 older ladies.

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Jessica Marie Lebahn

★ 5

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q

★ 4

tbh this prob is the average customer at culvers

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Lindsay Freeberg

★ 5

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Erik Sutton

★ 5

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Lindsey L

★ 5

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Mona Everett

★ 1

Onion rings (large order) were inedible. Instead of crispy, they were chewy, as if they had been frozen after cooking, then thawed and warmed a little. Very disappointed!! This was 337 pm, 816/2025, Order ID AAABGM150ALHC, Cottage Grove Rd store, Madison.

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Kristi Everson

★ 5

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Alice

★ 4

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Larry Janicek

★ 4

One of the best fast food places, will go back

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Elaine Kiel

★ 2

Usually I have a great experience here which is why I'm not giving only 1 star, but if *they* make a mistake, you better be ready to be charged for it. I had an order today get completely messed up. Not a single thing was correct. The girl at the drive-thru almost gave me the wrong size drink until I corrected her. My lemon cooler was the wrong flavor. Both of our burgers had every topping removed. At first they tried the whole "this is what the receipt means" nonsense as if I care to know why they made a mistake. I was clear when I made my order. When I attempted to get it fixed, the kitchen staff argued with the cashier and the cook was obviously very upset that he was being asked to fix something. The consensus amongst them was to charge me for the tomatoes. No, its not a large expense but it is the principle of the thing. It's not my fault if the person taking the order makes a mistake. A good business would correct their failure without agrivating the customer.

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Sally Pohlman

★ 5

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Carmelo Ticali

★ 5

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Mark Kastner

★ 5

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John Carlos

★ 1

Food is always great cuz it’s Culver’s food but the employees make it hard tryna do DoorDash make me feel like I’m a burden to you im working just like you sad thing is I’m from Sauk city home of the original Culver’s these Culver’s in Madison leave a lot to be desired compared to the one in Sauk

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Jinx Cardinal

★ 5

This location is always so quick and the employees are great! They're also open later than most!!

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Liam Denzer

★ 5

Everything was very fresh and staff were nice. John and Brittany were friendly and helpful!

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Russ Peterson

★ 4

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Jeff Dischler

★ 1

The music outside the drive-thru is really way too loud. If I wanted to hear anything at all, I would just turn on my car stereo and then I can listen to whatever I want?

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Brad K

★ 4

Not a fan of the cheaper rubbery chicken on their chicken cashew salad. Type 2 diabetic here, so that really limits my options. Fortunately Noodles & Company added a new green goddess salad that is 5 star!

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Corina Brandeen

★ 5

What happened to the fries? The last 5 times the first have been awful. Mushy or burnt looking. They use to be wonderful krinkle fries
Tonight there were police officers in the parking lot patting down someone.
Sundaes were great as usual.

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Jane D

★ 5

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Tim Bender

★ 5

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Cathy Clements

★ 5

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Ruggeri Family

★ 4

So I tried the burger but they put way too much cheese

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Jack Builder

★ 5

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Chip Wegge

★ 5

Great burgers! Quite a busy location but the staff handle it well!

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Dayanis Nunez

★ 5

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Joe Maly

★ 5

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Anthony Kiefer

★ 5

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Keenan Brace

★ 5

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John Jayne

★ 5

As near perfect as possible! Food was great and dinning room was very tidy. My butter burger and onion rings were fresh and hot prepared accurately. my friend's walleye fillet sandwich basket was the same. Food was brought out quick and the young guy who took our order did a great job.

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Alejandro Galindo

★ 5

A very good place for informal foods

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Tim D

★ 5

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Sarah Gomez Rendon

★ 5

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Kate McKay

★ 5

Fast service, good food. We usually do curd-side pickup since the driveway line is typically long.

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Charlie Painter

★ 5

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SHAY

★ 5

Always fresh food and friendly workers

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Pete Taylor

★ 5

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Tammyzzz Z

★ 4

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Cassandra Kirsch

★ 5

People work hard and were kind! Thanks for your harwork and positive attitude.

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Terrie Fulton - Johnston

★ 5

Culver's is #1 in my book, my favorite fast food go to.

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J “KJ” F

★ 1

Culver's is terrible. You're stuck with an app that doesn't work or waiting an hour in the Drive-Thru

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willie shipman

★ 5

The burgers were outstanding.Baby service was not bad eithe service was outstanding and the burgers were even better

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Pao Muñoz

★ 4

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Miles Watson

★ 5

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Corrina Warwick

★ 5

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Kirk Stevens

★ 5

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Barbara Bonzo

★ 5

Went with my granddaughter her hubby and great grandson had so much fun I think ever employee must have stopped and said how much they enjoy watching great grandson

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Carly Wilson

★ 5

Just love this location! Always hot, fresh food and fast, friendly service - even when they are busy! No wonder they’re busy!

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Keisha Satcher

★ 5

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Justen OeDell Team Equine

★ 5

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Thomas

★ 5

Culver's alway clean,well staffed,

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Angela Grunau

★ 4

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Alex B

★ 4

Fast service. But food was a bit off of how it normally is.

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D Peterson

★ 5

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Glenn Vosberg

★ 5

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John Effinger

★ 5

First time having Culver's while in Wisconsin. It was amazingly fresh, tasty, and fast through the drive- thru! Culver's is ok in my home town of Sioux Falls, SD, but this was on a completely different level of good!

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Jacqueline W

★ 5

Such nice folx ~ & tasty treats ~ as always! 😸

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Joey Brockert

★ 4

Good food

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Quinn Pierstorff

★ 1

My girlfriend and I went in with our receipts for a free scoop of ice cream after filling out the survey. We asked for a pen to put the survey number on the recipient. When we went back up we were confronted by the manager on where we got the code from. He asked my girlfriend and then next me in a very confrontational manner. A manager shouldn’t attack customers for coming in and getting their free ice cream, very unprofessional.

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Barbara J. Arnold

★ 4

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Alison Kane

★ 5

Came in to grab ice cream pints and they were super accommodating! Always have a great experience here. It's helpful that I work a couple doors down ❤️😍

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Kelly Therrian

★ 5

The food was very fresh and it was hot and it tastes delicious

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Sachith Liyanage

★ 5

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Mike Kolve

★ 5

As always everything was excellent. Best fast-food in the country

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Kai Thompson

★ 4

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Jeff Wagner

★ 5

It's always quick when I go here. I do not arrive at traditional times where lines may be longer. My order is always correct and comes out as I would expect. Always very happy with my service here.

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Molly Sterns

★ 1

The staff is very polite and wonderful. However, I got food poisoning just yesterday after having eaten there.

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Rowan

★ 3

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Bonni Schulze

★ 5

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Dana Fumuso

★ 5

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JESUS TAPIA

★ 5

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Isaac Bautista

★ 4

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Nicole Bunge

★ 4

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Rodrigo Reckziegel Cambraia

★ 5

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Jim Ackerman

★ 4

Curdside pickup is sometimes dodgy

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Nathan Wall

★ 1

That pub burger was the biggest rip off. I asked the associate to please exchange for a deluxe butterburger . I was so disappointed at the very sad cheese pub burger. The associate should have made the trade for such a pathetic sandwich. I was so sad in that restaurant for that $9 weak plain cheese burger. That one guy was very rude and flipped with his sanctimonious attitude that I was stuck. I have always been treated well. But this was a low shot sticking me with the $9 plain cheese burger. That is all it is its a lame deal and I didn't appreciate the attitude

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Faith Full

★ 5

Crew was great

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Michael Krug

★ 5

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Reid Zibell

★ 5

Tasty burgers, fish fry and custard

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Connor Rubert

★ 5

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James Howard

★ 5

Chicken tenders really good

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Larry Frank

★ 1

Order shrimp dinner, curds, and 2 malts. Got no malts and cold food.

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Travis Nolty

★ 5

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Thomas Meinen

★ 5

Order came hot and fresh and delicious ice cream fast and friendly

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Laura Freitas

★ 1

Sandwi ch reuben burnt...filet of fish cold recieved no reciept order # 24. HORIBLY DISAPPOINTING. PAID BY CREDIT CARD ending 4089 name on card laura freitas app time 530 pm. See
photo and compensate fof my time and disappointment

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Shawn McQuillen

★ 5

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David Hall

★ 5

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Alexa Pfeiffer

★ 5

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Benjamin Heckendorn

★ 5

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Sandra Rowe

★ 5

Culver's food was super, everything was hot. Everyone was kind and helpful. Thank you Culvers

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Ron Bettencourt

★ 4

Burger was greasy but good

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Jay Dub

★ 5

Gotta love good old Culver's

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thomas walsh

★ 3

For the first time my order was right out of three visits. Maybe if the staff spoke and heard American English, they would fare much better. I guess the owner did not understand hire people that speak English 🤷

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Rose Gold

★ 5

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Cody Workman

★ 2

Came in to get a couple meals and they forgot my fries and the shakes are always inconsistent.

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Jeffrey Holloway

★ 5

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LeTisha Wilkerson

★ 5

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LindaJerry DuBois

★ 4

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P Blaze

★ 4

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VS

★ 5

Rico y económico

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Edward Grob

★ 5

Everything about Culver's is first-class! My favorite fast food restaurant.

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Katie Oeftger

★ 5

Culvers never disappoints!

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Gabriel Schetter

★ 5

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Ann Nelson

★ 5

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Sara Martalock

★ 5

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mike avery

★ 5

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Natalie Hubbard

★ 5

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Daniel Campbell

★ 1

My food was poisoned. I ordered a medium chocolate mixer with Resse's Peanut Butter Cups and M&M's. They had me stand next to the refrigerator of custard. They didn't give me a number. The mixer tasted bitter. I asked them if it was supposed to taste like that. They acted avoidant and they didn't want to acknowledge the issue at first. The person that made my mixer was put on the spot and he didn't want to take accountability. I got a refund and I reported it. I reported this to the Wisconsin Department of Health Services - Division of Public Health. I noticed such symptoms of tingling and shortness of breath.

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Billy Bob Zimmerman

★ 4

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Laith Jabari

★ 5

Very fast and cool service

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James Bakken

★ 5

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Andrew Giltz

★ 5

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Martin Matson

★ 5

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Eric Gors

★ 5

Very fast very effectiant. . Never have had a bad food service, or a bad time here . .a must for a fast food burger and fries . . .and if one desires . .a shake!!! . . Yeas those and any custard on the menu r also awesome!!!

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Ralph Edwards

★ 5

Great food

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Jill Cerniglia

★ 5

Service is always fast & food is good.

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Brendan Sante

★ 5

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Elizabeth Almaguer

★ 5

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Peyton Barber

★ 5

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Russ Gibson

★ 5

Honestly, my favorite fast food chain. The custard is fantastic.

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sofie g

★ 1

i asked for the flavor of the day in a cone and when the worker came out to give us our custard i told her im sorry, i asked for a cone in a nice way, not like a karen. she returned to put my custard in a cone. but she was clearly annoyed and i heard her talking to another worker about it like it was my fault when she misheard herself. it was so unnecessary and i felt the need to apologize again when she came back.

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Ryan Maurer

★ 5

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Ryan Mears

★ 3

Cold fries and burgers tonight.

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Matt Hoffman

★ 5

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Chelsea Beuscher

★ 5

It's Culver's. What more do you want?

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Ted Savides

★ 3

It’s a fast food restaurant, so your expectations for food quality and customer service need to be adjusted accordingly.

Docked a star on service for frequently getting orders wrong and inconsistent customer service (including by the shift manager). Customer service can range from friendly & considerate to I-Hate-My-Job-And-Don’t-Care, sometimes in the same visit. Even so, Culver’s customer service tends to be a cut above most other fast food restaurants

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gina medina

★ 5

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Michael Jones

★ 5

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Thomas Goss

★ 5

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Christopher Kuhlers

★ 5

Food and service is always great, as proven by them always having a line

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Shawn Bonjour

★ 5

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Luminaria Stormreaver

★ 5

We used the driver at this location around noon in July of '24. The line was fast moving, the person taking our order was attentive and cheerful over the speaker, and the person working the window was helpful in how they have over the items we had purchased. It was a perfect drive through experience at the Culver's location on Cottage Grove Road, in Madison Wisconsin.

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Daniel Adam

★ 5

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Connie Schworck

★ 5

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Helena Knutson

★ 5

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In Gog

★ 1

Worst Culver's ever. Cold old French fries, cold burger, and a cashier that could not hear. Afraid to order a shake after this. Will NEVER come here again.

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Dawn

★ 5

The code fish dinner is fantastic. Rootbeer float. Perfect dinner in this heat. Quality can't be duplicated.

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Justin Hicks

★ 5

Best one in town

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Sara Farahi

★ 5

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Zach Herrmann

★ 5

sooooo bussin

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Michael Bentley

★ 5

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Jonathan W

★ 4

Is good. Nothing that really stood out, but it's not a bad Culver's!

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Christopher Holzapfel

★ 5

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Oleksandr Bihas

★ 5

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Bo Bo

★ 5

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ʙʀʏᴀɴ WOBIG

★ 5

Their cod platter in their cod sandwich is just awesome nice light and flaky
And the custard's awesome 2

Really friendly employees

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Momen Jaber

★ 5

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Pam Silver

★ 5

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Sue Ann Bloczynski

★ 5

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Brian Lee

★ 5

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Shel Kurtz

★ 5

Good as usual! We had Chicken Cashew Salads. Chicken was done perfectly, plump and not dry. Nice fresh veg. Good spot for a good fast lunch! Outdoor seating available.

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Samuel Garbi

★ 2

Undercooked chicken, dry meats, stale bread.
Foreign rather than Midwestern music and atmosphere.
Place clogged with non customers with noisy phones and children.
Only "Culver's" that's not Culver's

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Andrew Brochtrup

★ 5

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Stephanie Schwarz

★ 5

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Victoria Burn

★ 5

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Gary Stow

★ 4

I showed up with 2 vans of people & they did a great job getting our orders right & in a timely manner

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Light Foot By Coni

★ 5

Amazing fast food! We ordered Mushroom & Swiss and the Deluxe Burger with cheese curds and onion rings, added side pretzel balls.

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Juan Morles

★ 5

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Auric Gold

★ 4

Culver's is certainly among the better fast food establishments in terms of food quality, customer service and restaurant cleanliness. I subtract one star due to their burger size shrinking over the years. I do appreciate Culver's policy which allows legally armed citizens to enjoy a good meal, making Culver's one of the safer places to dine.

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Alireza Zandi

★ 4

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Ranger Ben

★ 5

Best chain fast food burger joint 🍔 around.

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Lee bounds

★ 4

Always great service and food at this location. Can't comment on atmosphere, asi always do drive-thru.

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Christopher Hagen

★ 5

This is our favorite culver's. They usually get the food out fast and fresh, even when swamped.

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John O'Dea

★ 1

Worst Culver’s location💔don’t advertise on every platform that you’re open until 10:30pm daily if you’re not open until 10:30pm on sundays

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Baxter Exum

★ 5

I just had the walleye sandwich, and it was one of the best sandwiches I've had anywhere! The fries (ordered extra crispy) were outstanding. Grace took the order efficiently, and the entire team was terrific, as always. This location is always A+++!

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Owen Todd

★ 5

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Mai M

★ 5

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Gabrielle D

★ 3

Food is always delicious, but I have one specific complaint. The last four times I've ordered at the drive thru, the person taking my order has mixed up mushroom and swiss burger with Wisconsin swiss melt. Three times ordering a swiss melt, I've gotten a mushroom swiss burger, and once it was the other way around. I've had other occasional issues but this is the one thing that absolutely grinds my gears.

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Alice Brott

★ 5

Love your custard!

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Daniel Diehl

★ 4

Busy at lunch time, earlier placing order & food came soon even though the place was busy.
Parking was a little ways away, as had friend who had walk fear distance with wheeler.

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WINoodles Noodles

★ 5

Stopped by for lunch on Friday 8 March 2024. When I saw a nearly full parking lot and long line for the drive-in I wondered if I had made a mistake. The answer was no. I was at the end of the lunch rush. Despite being near the end of the lunch rush, the employees were all smiles, polite and in good moods. The food was great. It was dropped off at my table as I was getting ketchup. Effectivelly, no waiting for the food. Observing the drive through while eating, it was typically 15-20 vehicles deep. Despite that, to me, it seemed no vehicle waits more that 4-5 minutes. Taking everything in, it was understandable why the place was so popular. Well done to everyone who worked to make that happen, upper management owes you all a thanks!

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Caleb Stevens

★ 5

Good Culver's, but whomped every evening FYI

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Andra

★ 5

Always as good as other Culver’s.
This Culver is a little bit different than others. It serves horseradish sauce.
We still can find packs of wet-towels with lemon scented and long toothpick decorated at the end.

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Andrew S.

★ 5

You can't go wrong with Culver's . mean , hy else would the drive-thru line extend out of the parking lot and around the corner on a regular basis

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Steve Strom

★ 5

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Pau 0bert “I'd rather not say” A'rriso

★ 5

Terrific place to eat a meal or takeout.

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Mie Oliphant

★ 5

Walleye dinner. My favorite. Fish was cooked to perfection! I did a curdside order, so I can't address atmosphere for this visit. I did want a scoop of the flavor of the day and could not figure out how to select that with the online ordering system. Too bad.

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Hope Smith

★ 2

This Culver’s location on multiple occasions recently has been closed when I’ve pulled in around 10pm. The hours on the door and online say they close at 10:30pm and I am tired of wasting my time driving over only for them to be closed early with no explanation posted anywhere. If your hours have changed please update your information. Otherwise please fix this

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Katie Moureau

★ 5

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Aware Wolf

★ 2

Went in for a shake, not upset they did not make it to my liking. Can only guess they did not understand.

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Richard Curley

★ 5

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lK. C.

★ 5

Drove through to get a quart of DELICATES vanilla custard to go, but this location only had the pint size containers available - 4 for about $14. (Two for $10.) I also got a turtle sundae & a pup cup. The cashier fell in love with my pup & she would have hugged him through the drive thru' if she could have. Love a friendly server & LOVE Culvers!

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scott schwenn

★ 1

I recently moved to the area. Knowing how good the service and food is at the other culvers i used to live by i thought id try this one. They have some issues at this culvers. Maybe 1 time a year the culvers i lived by would mess my order up. This one off of cottage grove road have messed my order up once a month. I finally get upset enough after the 5th messed up that I call and explain that they forgotten the sauces to my chicken tenders. Bryan informed me that if they forget the sauces to your meal they will send you a 1 scoop sundae to fix the issue. Absolute insult and bad customer experience.

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The Messiah's Daughter

★ 5

Love the food excellent and they treat u like royalty. My service was awesome today I'm extremely impressed. Thank Cottage Grove Culvers staff🙏🏽

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Bruce Kane

★ 5

Always enjoy a Culvers visit. Great food, consistent delivery and preparation and comfortable environment. Always take my out of state and country visitors to this place!

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Jean Schwingle

★ 5

I was Offered a sample of the Flavor of the Day...that was so wonderful!

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Christopher Running

★ 5

Usually staffed really well, the driver thru lines usually look long but they move quick.

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Trent Zweifel

★ 1

Store hours are wrong. Says open till 10:30 I showed up at 10 and they’re closed

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