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Not The ButterBurger: This Overlooked Culver's Sandwich Is A Dedicated Fan Favorite

Not The ButterBurger: This Overlooked Culver's Sandwich Is A Dedicated Fan Favorite

Culver's fans are well-familiar with the famous ButterBurger, but there is another sandwich order that customers are describing as "slept on" on Reddit.

“I've had the Reuben and it's a good change-up option for when you've had your usual too often in a row,”

Made with slow-cooked lean corned beef that has been cured in seasoned brine, the sandwich comes topped with melted Wisconsin Swiss, though options of building customized sandwiches with American or Cheddar are also available. The sandwich is layered with sauerkraut before Thousand Island dressing is drizzled onto the build, and the ensemble is packed between slices of lightly buttered, toasted rye. Samplers of Culver's Reuben have been surprised by the quality of the build. "I swear by the Reuben it's soooo good," gushed a customer on Instagram.

A surprise of a sandwich order

Each March, to help celebrate St. Patrick's Day, Culver's encourages customers to pair its Grilled Reuben Melt with the Mint Fresh Frozen Custard. Even without a holiday, however, Culver's Reuben sandwich is one that is well worth a try. "I've had the Reuben and it's a good change-up option for when you've had your usual too often in a row," encouraged one Culver's regular on Instagram.

For customers who want to deviate from what is written on the menu, sandwiches can be made-to-order with extras like raw onions, thick cut bacon, mushrooms, grilled onions, and tomato. Some fans of the sandwich add extra meat for an additional charge, while others swap the bread for a hoagie. Gluten-free eaters can order a gluten-free hamburger bun that is packaged separately. Prices of the sandwich can vary according to location, but expect that a standard build without any substitutions or extras can cost around $7. Pair with a Fresh Frozen Custard, and you have a meal that delivers tasty, simple comfort.

Key facts
  • Who: Culver · Culver's Reuben · ButterBurger
  • Money: $7.

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