Culver’s
255 NW 36th St, Ankeny
(515) 452-2208
JJ's Way
JJ's Way Meal
Do mealtime like a pro with a Culver's Deluxe, made with fresh, never frozen beef layered with real Wisconsin cheese, crisp lettuce, ripe tomatoes, pickles, sweet red onion and our signature mayo. Rounding out JJ's Way is savory side of fresh Wisconsin cheddar cheese curds and a crisp, sweet Signature Root Beer.
Value Baskets
The Culver's® Deluxe Value Basket
We start with fresh, never frozen beef. Layer on real Wisconsin cheese, crisp lettuce, ripe tomatoes, pickles, sweet red onion and our signature mayo. Then cap with a lightly buttered, toasted bun. It's our ButterBurger® at its best.
The Culver's® Bacon Deluxe Value Basket
We start with fresh, never frozen beef. Layer on two strips of crisp thick cut bacon, Wisconsin cheese, fresh lettuce, ripe tomatoes, pickles, sweet red onion and our signature mayo. Then cap with a lightly buttered, toasted bun. It's our ButterBurger® at its bacony best.
ButterBurger® Cheese Value Basket
It's a Culver's family specialty with a little extra. We use only fresh, never frozen beef, seared on a grill after you order. Topped with real American cheese made in Wisconsin and served on a lightly buttered, toasted bun.
ButterBurger® Value Basket
It's a Culver's family specialty and the burger that started it all. We use only fresh, never frozen beef, seared on a grill after you order and served on a lightly buttered, toasted bun.
Mushroom & Swiss Value Basket
We begin with fresh, never frozen beef, seared on a grill after you order. Add white button mushrooms sautéed in butter, salt, pepper, parsley and a touch of garlic. Then top with real Wisconsin Swiss cheese and serve on a lightly buttered, toasted bun.
Original Chicken Tenders Value Basket
A favorite among young and old alike, our Chicken Tenders get their name from the actual cut of tender, whole white meat chicken we so proudly use. Cooked crispy golden to order with your choice of BBQ, honey mustard or ranch dipping sauces.
Buffalo Chicken Tenders Value Basket
The secret to our spicy Buffalo Chicken Tenders is in the seasoned breading - a flavorsome blend of chili peppers, paprika and black pepper spices. Made with whole white meat chicken and begging to be dipped in bleu cheese dressing.
Crispy Chicken Value Basket
Our Crispy Chicken Sandwich is made with a whole white meat chicken breast. Coated in our very own Southern-style breading, seasoned with onion, garlic and a pinch of cayenne. Served with crispy lettuce, ripe tomato and pickles on a toasted Kaiser bun. Guaranteed crispy on the outside, juicy and tender on the inside.
Spicy Crispy Chicken Value Basket
The Spicy Crispy Chicken Sandwich is made with the same premium chicken you know and love, breaded with a four-pepper blend of spices for the perfect level of heat.
Grilled Chicken Value Basket
The thickest… juiciest… tastiest chicken sandwich you'll find anywhere. Featuring a whole white meat chicken breast, hand seasoned with salt and black pepper right on the grill. Served with crispy lettuce, ripe tomato and pickles on a toasted hoagie roll.
North Atlantic Cod Sandwich Value Basket
Caught in the icy North Atlantic, our fish is hand cut, hand battered and cooked to order. Topped with a Culver's family recipe tartar sauce featuring olives, capers and sweet relish, crisp lettuce and Wisconsin Cheddar. Served on a lightly buttered, toasted hoagie roll.Note: Seafood may contain bones.
Butterfly Jumbo Shrimp Value Basket
Lightly breaded shrimp served with our own special recipe cocktail sauce and a lemon wedge. Includes your choice of a classic side and a medium soft drink.
Pork Loin Value Basket
Inspired by an Iowa farmland specialty, our Pork Loin Sandwich uses premium center-cut pork loin. Hand breaded with seasoned cracker crumbs and fried golden brown on a lightly buttered, toasted bun.
Harvest Veggie Burger Value Basket
Fire-roasted chickpeas, mushrooms, peppers, corn and real Wisconsin cheese come together to create this one-of-a-kind patty. Grilled and topped with our signature lightly buttered, toasted bun, it's one hearty burger to say the least.
ButterBurgers®
The Culver's® Deluxe
We start with fresh, never frozen beef. Layer on real Wisconsin cheese, crisp lettuce, ripe tomatoes, pickles, sweet red onion and our signature mayo. Then cap with a lightly buttered, toasted bun. It's our ButterBurger® at its best.
The Culver's® Bacon Deluxe
We start with fresh, never frozen beef. Layer on two strips of crisp thick cut bacon, Wisconsin cheese, fresh lettuce, ripe tomatoes, pickles, sweet red onion and our signature mayo. Then cap with a lightly buttered, toasted bun. It's our ButterBurger® at its bacony best.
ButterBurger® Cheese
It's a Culver's family specialty with a little extra. We use only fresh, never frozen beef, seared on a grill after you order. Topped with real American cheese made in Wisconsin and served on a lightly buttered, toasted bun.
ButterBurger®
It's a Culver's family specialty and the burger that started it all. We use only fresh, never frozen beef, seared on a grill after you order and served on a lightly buttered, toasted bun.
Mushroom & Swiss
We begin with fresh, never frozen beef, seared on a grill after you order. Add white button mushrooms sautéed in butter, salt, pepper, parsley and a touch of garlic. Then top with real Wisconsin Swiss cheese and serve on a lightly buttered, toasted bun.
Chicken & Sandwiches
Original Chicken Tenders
A favorite among young and old alike, our Chicken Tenders get their name from the actual cut of tender, whole white meat chicken we so proudly use. Cooked crispy golden to order with your choice of BBQ, honey mustard or ranch dipping sauces.
Buffalo Chicken Tenders
The secret to our spicy Buffalo Chicken Tenders is in the seasoned breading - a flavorsome blend of chili peppers, paprika and black pepper spices. Made with whole white meat chicken and begging to be dipped in bleu cheese dressing.
Crispy Chicken
Our Crispy Chicken Sandwich is made with whole white meat chicken breast. Coated in our very own Southern-style breading, seasoned with onion, garlic and a pinch of cayenne. Served with crispy lettuce, ripe tomato and pickles on a toasted Kaiser bun. Guaranteed crispy on the outside, juicy and tender on the inside.
Spicy Crispy Chicken
The Spicy Crispy Chicken Sandwich is made with the same premium chicken you know and love, breaded with a four-pepper blend of spices for the perfect level of heat.
Grilled Chicken
The thickest… juiciest… tastiest chicken sandwich you'll find anywhere. Featuring a whole white meat chicken breast, hand seasoned with salt and black pepper right on the grill. Served with crispy lettuce, ripe tomato and pickles on a toasted hoagie roll.
Pork Loin
Inspired by an Iowa farmland specialty, our Pork Loin Sandwich uses premium center-cut pork loin. Hand breaded with seasoned cracker crumbs and fried golden brown on a lightly buttered, toasted bun.
Harvest Veggie Burger
Fire-roasted chickpeas, mushrooms, peppers, corn and real Wisconsin cheese come together to create this one-of-a-kind patty. Grilled and topped with our signature lightly buttered, toasted bun, it's one hearty burger to say the least.
Seafood & Salads
North Atlantic Cod Sandwich
Caught in the icy North Atlantic, our fish is hand cut, hand battered and cooked to order. Topped with a Culver's family recipe tartar sauce featuring olives, capers and sweet relish, crisp lettuce and Wisconsin Cheddar. Served on a lightly buttered, toasted hoagie roll.Note: Seafood may contain bones.
North Atlantic Cod Dinner
Caught in the icy North Atlantic, our cod is hand cut, hand battered and golden fried after you order. Served with a classic Culver's family recipe tartar sauce featuring olives, capers and sweet relish, your choice of two classic sides plus a warm dinner roll.Note: Seafood may contain bones.
Butterfly Jumbo Shrimp Dinner
Lightly breaded shrimp served with our own special recipe cocktail sauce, a lemon wedge, and two classic sides.
Chicken Cashew Salad
Hand-seasoned, grilled chicken breast plus a generous helping of whole roasted cashews atop a bed of mixed greens. Plus crunchy cucumbers, grape tomatoes and shredded real Wisconsin cheddar.
Cranberry Bacon Bleu Salad
Hand-seasoned, grilled chicken breast and pieces of bacon plus a generous helping of dried cranberries and savory bleu cheese crumbles on a bed of mixed greens with cucumber slices, and grape tomatoes.
Garden Fresco Salad
A refreshing mix of grilled chicken, hand-sliced cucumbers, and grape tomatoes with shredded Wisconsin cheddar and croutons.
Sides
Crinkle Cut Fries
Our signature Crinkle Cut Fries are hot and crispy and served golden brown only after you order. Grown entirely from potatoes originating in the Pacific Northwest, our Crinkle Cut Fries are a perfect pair to any meal.
Wisconsin Cheese Curds
Our cheese curds are a dairyland delicacy. Made using the freshest, un-aged yellow and white Wisconsin cheddar cheese, deep-fried golden brown for a warm buttery crunch. Provided exclusively to Culver's by La Grander Hillside Dairy in Stanley, Wisconsin.
Onion Rings
Our thick-cut onion rings are made from whole white onions, battered with a subtle blend of spices, letting the onion's natural sweetness shine through. Fried golden after you order and salted the second they leave the fryer-a most welcome addition to any value basket.
Pretzel Bites
Crispy on the outside and chewy on the inside, Pretzel Bites are the ultimate snacking experience. They're served hot with Wisconsin Cheddar Cheese Sauce.
Steamed Broccoli
Fresh broccoli steamed to a delicate, tender bite after you order.
Mashed Potatoes & Gravy
Our Mashed Potatoes and Gravy are the real deal-made from Russet potatoes, milk and seasonings, mashed 'til perfectly light and fluffy, and dripping with savory home-style gravy.
Coleslaw
A creamy cole slaw, made fresh everyday with cabbage and carrots.
Applesauce
Mott's® No Sugar Added Applesauce is the perfect snack or meal companion. It's an excellent source of Vitamin C and free of cholesterol and sodium.
Side of Thick Cut Bacon
Two delicious slices of premium, Thick Cut Bacon.
Drinks
Fountain Drink
Thirsty? Choose from an assortment of beverages to complete your favorite meal.
Fresh Brewed Iced Tea
Crisp and refreshing, our iced tea is brewed fresh in our restaurants every day.
White Milk
Smooth and creamy milk, an excellent source of calcium and Vitamin D.
Chocolate Milk
Smooth and creamy chocolate milk, an excellent source of calcium and Vitamin D.
Apple Juice
Mott's® 100% Apple Juice tastes good and is good for you. Each 8 oz. carton provides two servings of fruit.
Bottled Water
Fresh Frozen Custard
Concrete Mixer®
With our premium Vanilla or Chocolate Fresh Frozen Custard as a base, anything's possible. Let us handcraft your dessert any way you'd like.
Shake
Our Shakes feature rich and creamy Fresh Frozen Custard, made in-restaurant in small batches daily with real farm fresh dairy.
Malt
A Culver's malt is a timeless indulgence. Our Malts feature rich and creamy Fresh Frozen Custard, made in-restaurant in small batches daily with real farm fresh dairy and a generous scoop of slightly sweet malt.
Cake Pop
A confetti cake pop dipped in blue icing and topped with sprinkles.
Handpacked Pint
Why stop at just a scoop? Take a pint of our rich and creamy Fresh Frozen Custard in Chocolate or Vanilla.
Kids' Meals
Single ButterBurger® Cheese Kids' Meal
It's a Culver's family specialty with a little extra. We use only fresh, never frozen beef, seared on a grill after you order. Topped with real American cheese made in Wisconsin and served on a lightly buttered, toasted bun.
Single ButterBurger® Kids' Meal
It's a Culver's family specialty and the burger that started it all. We use only fresh, never frozen beef, seared on a grill after you order and served on a lightly buttered, toasted bun.
2 pc Original Chicken Tenders Kids' Meal
A favorite among young and old alike, our Chicken Tenders get their name from the actual cut of tender, whole white meat chicken we so proudly use. Cooked crispy golden to order with your choice of BBQ, honey mustard or ranch dipping sauces.
2 pc Buffalo Chicken Tenders Kids' Meal
The secret to our spicy Buffalo Chicken Tenders is in the seasoned breading - a flavorsome blend of chili peppers, paprika and black pepper spices. Made with whole white meat chicken and begging to be dipped in bleu cheese dressing.
Grilled Cheese Kids' Meal
A classic grilled cheese starts with American Cheese made in Wisconsin, layered and melted on buttered and grilled sourdough bread.
Lemon Ice
Cooler
A sunshiny combination of Culver's creamy Lemon Ice, made with slow-frozen real Lemonade, and your choice of fruit topping blended to sweet perfection. So what'll it be-strawberry, mango, blackberry, blueberry or red raspberry? Get one for a limited time.
Smoothie
Take our beloved Lemon Ice, made with slow-frozen real Lemonade, blend with Culver's creamy Vanilla Fresh Frozen Custard and you get a Lemon Ice Smoothie. Two parts summer and a whole bunch of delicious. Enjoy for a limited time only.
Sauces & Dressings
Wisconsin Cheddar Cheese Sauce
Culver's signature Wisconsin Cheddar Cheese Sauce is a creamy blend of real Wisconsin sharp cheddar and fresh dairy. Enjoy with your favorite Culver's snack.
Heinz® Ketchup
A rich and thick condiment made from concentrated tomatoes having a bright red color and good tomato flavor. You can choose to tear away one end to squeeze ketchup as a topping, or peel away the other end to create a dunking container.
Culver's® Signature Sauce
Creamy and tangy with notes of buttermilk, Parmesan cheese, a touch of spice and just a hint of savory bleu cheese.
Buttermilk Ranch
Cool and creamy blend of buttermilk and spices.
Della Terra® Marinara
Bright tomato, herbs and spices make this a perfect choice for our chicken tenders and side items.
Sweet Baby Ray's® BBQ
Crowd favorite sauce with the perfect balance of tangy-smoky sweetness.
Honey Mustard
Honey, yellow mustard, lemon juice and spices make this sweet and savory dressing a favorite.
Frank's RedHot® Buffalo Sauce
Frank's RedHot Buffalo Sauce features an unmistakably authentic buffalo flavor experience. Crafted from real, select, aged red cayenne peppers delivering true, unmatched, flavor every time.
Ken's® Boom Boom Sauce
Creamy and spicy, featuring a variety of fiery chili peppers, Dijon mustard and garlic to make a savory sauce that isn't afraid to bring the flavor - or the heat.
Tartar Sauce
Culver's family recipe tartar sauce featuring olives, capers and sweet relish.
Ken's® Blue Cheese
Creamy buttermilk dressing with chunks of real blue cheese.
Culver's® Vinaigrette
This flavorful dressing is a combination of Italian herbs, garlic, red wine vinegar and a hint of lemon.
Cocktail Sauce
Culver's own recipe, just the right amount of horseradish for the perfect complement to your entrée.
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Recent Reviews
I am the type of person that loves positivity and giving great reviews. Give honor to where honor is due. And I give great reviews, call the managers and praise the service all the time.
I have also had my share of terrible service and/or food and usually do not say a word.
The experience I had this afternoon at Culvers in Ankeny was horrendous. The food that is. The drive through guy that took my order, payment and delivery was so kind and helpful.
I ordered a cod dinner and...
February 2025
hey culver’s… it’s me.
never did i think i would taste such beautiful cheese curds yet i was taught otherwise today.
thank you, to the gms,line cook,and drive thru employee. i love you, dearly
take care my beautiful gorgeous culver’s employees… i’ll see you soon?
never did i think i would taste such beautiful cheese curds yet i was taught otherwise today.
thank you, to the gms,line cook,and drive thru employee. i love you, dearly
take care my beautiful gorgeous culver’s employees… i’ll see you soon?
October 2024
I really like Culver's for their food quality, menu, cleanliness, and pricing. Their chicken tenders and fries are delicious. They offer "Pup Cups," whipped cream in a cup, for doggies and ours loved it.
October 2024
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