Culver's is coming, and it's not to Trailwinds Village.

[kcrazorbackfan]

It will be at a building that housed a business called Glitz in the Southern Trace Plaza. Supposed to open early 2018 and will be golf cart accessible. :BigApplause: Per the Online news.

[graciegirl]

It will be at a building that housed a business called Glitz in the Southern Trace Plaza. Supposed to open early 2018 and will be golf cart accessible. :BigApplause: Per the Online news.

Oh JOY. She said selfishly. Nearer to our house. I can taste those butter burgers now and those milkshakes.

[fred53]

The burgers sound good, but my memories of custard are terrible...as it gets warm it leaves a greasy coating in your mouth.

[circletrack]

Having trouble finding the story.

[John_W]

I believe that's the old Dairy Queen location, hopefully they have better luck. That Glitz was nice, but very expensive, a regular Christmas store was all that was needed. If anyone needs anything special for Christmas, try Robert's Christmas Wonderland on Gulf to Bay Blvd in Clearwater.

http://www.robertscw.com/img_body_about_store_picture.jpg

[Schaumburger]

The burgers sound good, but my memories of custard are terrible...as it gets warm it leaves a greasy coating in your mouth.

Culvers -- best fast food burgers (in my opinion). Buffalo chicken tenders also very good. Also try their fish specials during Lent. Great custard. I think Culvers will be a hit in The Villages.

[Schaumburger]

Having trouble finding the story.

If you look on the home page of the online news site, look on the left under the business section for this article: Familiar face bringing Culver’s restaurant to golf-cart accessible location in The Villages. Address will be 3390 Wedgewood Lane.

[Topspinmo]

I go there for tenderloin sandwich.

[Ooper]

Never heard of them!

[Wiotte]

Never heard of them!



Now you have. [emoji137]🏼*♂️


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[graciegirl]

Culver's Restaurant | Frozen Custard, Butterburgers & Cheese Curds (https://www.culvers.com/)

[Schaumburger]

Never heard of them!

Culver's started in Wisconsin, and has spread to quite a few states. Currently Florida has 44 Culver's locations, mostly on the Gulf Coast and Orlando area, with a few on the Atlantic side and the Panhandle area.

I now have another reason to move to The Villages someday . . . LOL

[kaydee]

OMG... couldn't be happier with this news. Anxious for their arrival

[rubicon]

Discovered Culvers when we moved to Minneapolis area. Their butter burger and fries are really good. Also their fried chicken. Generous portions good pricing great service. Prefer a Culver's over a Red Robin.

As to location will it be where Crisper's once stood?

[fw102807]

I wish the DQ was still there.

[pooh]

Hooray! Only have been to Culver's once, but really, really enjoyed. Looking forward to having a location close by!

[justjim]

This will be a great addition to the "fast food" restaurant venue in The Villages. Custard is much better than ice cream IMHO. Culver's is going into the building that was a Dairy Queen when we first moved here. I never could figure why Dairy Queen couldn't make it here----management perhaps. Culver's Chili is very good----welcome to delicious!

[Henryk]

Culver's Restaurant | Frozen Custard, Butterburgers & Cheese Curds (https://www.culvers.com/)

Thanks for the link, Gracie dear. I can't wait to try those curds! Never saw a Culver's before.

[Topspinmo]

If you look on the home page of the online news site, look on the left under the business section for this article: Familiar face bringing Culver’s restaurant to golf-cart accessible location in The Villages. Address will be 3390 Wedgewood Lane.


Hooray, that's by me! Even better, they will be packed, steak and shake now has some competition! BK might as well fold now! :1rotfl:

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[Shimpy]

Do they serve breakfast?

[Kirsten Lee]

No, they do not serve breakfast. Pulled pork sandwiches are great. So is the pot roast. Anyone can order a kids meal.

[graciegirl]

No, they do not serve breakfast. Pulled pork sandwiches are great. So is the pot roast. Anyone can order a kids meal.

We went by today figuring out how to stake out a permanent parking space. Their fish sandwich is yummalicious.

[Wiotte]

I'll need to put Culver's on my bucket list.


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[lorilorilori]

I was so happy Culver's was not at the Villages - I am so addicted to their custard.
This is bad news for me. Have to wear blinders on when I see the sign or I'll be
at Culvers daily.

[justjim]

Do they serve breakfast?

No breakfast, surprised me when they opened a New Culver's not far from our summer place in Illinois. McDonald's found breakfast to be very profitable. Who knows perhaps that's something that could be on their radar.

[Lottoguy]

The link is below:

https://www.**************.com/familiar-face-bringing-culvers-restaurant-golf-cart-accessible-location-villages/

[Miles42]

I always enjoyed Culvers

[Topspinmo]

No breakfast, surprised me when they opened a New Culver's not far from our summer place in Illinois. McDonald's found breakfast to be very profitable. Who knows perhaps that's something that could be on their radar.

McDonald's breakfast = dog food:oops:

[graciegirl]

McDonald's breakfast = dog food:oops:

We enjoy McDonalds. I still think of it as a treat from early days in our marriage when Friday was a run to the grocery (one car) and then we'd take the kids to McDonalds. Not often anymore, but still satisfying. Both our girls worked at McDonalds in their teens and Helene for her whole life. They both attest to the cleanliness expected.

[fishon]

I've only been to Culver's once. That was enough.
Greasy burgers and Walleye.

[MMMark]

Culver's was founded about 10 miles from where we lived in WI for most of our adult lives...great establishment. It'll make a solid addition to TV. They aren't cheap, but they deliver good value. Can't wait to get my first turtle sundae with whipped cream & a cherry on top!

[Kazmi]

Butter burgers are a good fast food treat and this is good news for TV (me LOL). I did catch in the article that there's potential for another TV location. Yeah, make that on 44 please :icon_hungry::pray:

[coffeebean]

McDonald's breakfast = dog food:oops:
The oatmeal is scrumptious. Love all the fruit. I wouldn't call that dog food.

[coffeebean]

I've only been to Culver's once. That was enough.
Greasy burgers and Walleye.

What is "Walleye"?

[Wiotte]

What is "Walleye"?



A lake fish.


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[coffeebean]

A lake fish.


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Thanks for the clarification. I'm assuming this lake fish is not a good specimen of fish, judging from a previous post.

[graciegirl]

Thanks for the clarification. I'm assuming this lake fish is not a good specimen of fish, judging from a previous post.

Dinners | Home Cooked Meals & Home-style Plates | Culver's (https://www.culvers.com/menu-and-nutrition/dinners)

It is North ATLANTIC COD. FYI

[Wiotte]

Thanks for the clarification. I'm assuming this lake fish is not a good specimen of fish, judging from a previous post.



In Minnesota walleye is like lobster to a New Englander.


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[Topspinmo]

I've only been to Culver's once. That was enough.
Greasy burgers and Walleye.

Good! then maybe I'll have place to set:shrug:

[Villagevip]

Right in my shopping strip!..Drove(Publixs) by today for a look-see, no activity, construction, signage, nothing to suggest the forth coming of Culver's....

[coffeebean]

In Minnesota walleye is like lobster to a New Englander.


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Oh, I see. Thanks for the information.

[Wiotte]

Dinners | Home Cooked Meals & Home-style Plates | Culver's (https://www.culvers.com/menu-and-nutrition/dinners)

It is North ATLANTIC COD. FYI



North Atlantic Cod obviously is a salt water fish. Walleye is not.

Minnesota Fishing Resort - Walleye Fishing At It's Best! (http://www.pehrsonlodge.com/minnesota-fishing-resort-walleye-fishing)


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[Wiotte]

Oh, I see. Thanks for the information.



Minnesota Fishing Resort - Walleye Fishing At It's Best! (http://www.pehrsonlodge.com/minnesota-fishing-resort-walleye-fishing)


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[NotGolfer]

For the folks not familiar...you will like it or you won't. It's a fastfood restaurant but different, so hard to describe it. It bases itself beyond the food to good, friendly service in a clean environment.

I'd say it's far better than Dairy Queen! So think the location will be fine. Hope they have more than one location here!

[graciegirl]

I like Culvers. I like Bob Evans. I used to like Bill Gnapps. All good center of the country cooking. Farm style, clean, well run. Kinda homey and nice with wonderful staff and good managers.

[LuvtheVillages]

I believe you said you had never been to Culvers. I then provided information that Culvers uses Cod. You continue to keep talking about Walleye. Is it funny?

You two are talking about two different things, Culvers has a delicious cod sandwich and fish fry. They also have a great walleye platter. I am looking forward to both.

Can't find a good Wisconsin fish fry around here. Perhaps Culvers cod fish fry will satisfy my craving. I also crave walleye and am looking forward to it. And (of course) the frozen custard.

[Aloha1]

Culver's had a North Atlantic Cod special, BUT, the main fish on their menu IS Walleye, a Great Lakes fish known for it's sweet taste. Along with Lake Perch and Pickerel, they make the Trio of great tasting lake fish.

Now, if any place opened up serving the latter, I'd have a name plate engraved on a seat there! :D

[kcrazorbackfan]

Culver's had a North Atlantic Cod special, BUT, the main fish on their menu IS Walleye, a Great Lakes fish known for it's sweet taste. Along with Lake Perch and Pickerel, they make the Trio of great tasting lake fish.

Now, if any place opened up serving the latter, I'd have a name plate engraved on a seat there! :D

My mouth is watering. I think I'm going to have to drive to Clermont or Winter Garden to get my Culver's fix.

[graciegirl]

Right in my shopping strip!..Drove(Publixs) by today for a look-see, no activity, construction, signage, nothing to suggest the forth coming of Culver's....

Takes a while.

[Bonny]

Culver's had a North Atlantic Cod special, BUT, the main fish on their menu IS Walleye, a Great Lakes fish known for it's sweet taste. Along with Lake Perch and Pickerel, they make the Trio of great tasting lake fish.

Now, if any place opened up serving the latter, I'd have a name plate engraved on a seat there! :D
Stop it !!! My mouth is watering !! :thumbup:

[joldnol]

That sucks. The underserved south was finally getting something......

[Chatbrat]

All I can say is all the cardiologists are expanding for their new client base

[graciegirl]

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[Chatbrat]

Good booze doesn't slam your arteries shut- my cholesterol is 160--Blood pressure is 115/72==that is what you get for not eating junk food

[graciegirl]

Good booze doesn't slam your arteries shut- my cholesterol is 160--Blood pressure is 115/72==that is what you get for not eating junk food

I am pleased for your good health. Does bad booze slam your arteries shut? Junk food is all relative. Bad for you food can be purchased at expensive restaurants. Culver's sandwiches are tasty and the place is well run and clean. I doubt that many are going to make a steady diet of it. Most of us are aware of healthy eating and a well balanced diet with lots of fruits and vegetables, low fat and good proteins.

[REDCART]

Today’s mail included a coupon sheet for Culver’s. Not sure if Culver’s will be coming to Wedgewwod Lane (Glitz), or to Trailwinds Village. However the coupons all expire on 12/31/17. Has anyone heard of Culver’s opening in TV this December before we toss these coupons?

[Bogie Shooter]

Today’s mail included a coupon sheet for Culver’s. Not sure if Culver’s will be coming to Wedgewwod Lane (Glitz), or to Trailwinds Village. However the coupons all expire on 12/31/17. Has anyone heard of Culver’s opening in TV this December before we toss these coupons?

Glitz in final stages of close-out sale, I think the final day is this week.
Will be a while for the reconstruction to be completed would be my guess.
Mail the coupons to your friends in the Midwest.:smiley:

[NotGolfer]

Today’s mail included a coupon sheet for Culver’s. Not sure if Culver’s will be coming to Wedgewwod Lane (Glitz), or to Trailwinds Village. However the coupons all expire on 12/31/17. Has anyone heard of Culver’s opening in TV this December before we toss these coupons?

If you want to make it a trip...you can drive down to Clermont to their Culver's or to Orange Coast or Tampa or Gainesville. That is before the coupons expire. Folks in our house can't wait til it comes here!!! :icon_hungry:

[rubicon]

culver's as my favorite place In Eden Prairie when I went out to eat. Hope this store doesn't disappoint

[jgm3279]

Two words~ CHEESE CURDS!

[jimmemac]

Thanks for the clarification. I'm assuming this lake fish is not a good specimen of fish, judging from a previous post.

100 wrong, it is an excellent eating fish!!

[Fast Freddy]

Sounds like a 'Greasy Spoon'

[Wiotte]

Sounds like a 'Greasy Spoon'



It’s a midwest thing.


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[Nucky]

What is "Walleye"?

Walleye was a terrible Disney Movie! :1rotfl::clap2:

[marianne237]

They serve walleye pike also. Had some down in Clermont and had forgotten how good it was. And I always bring home a bag of cheese curds.

[graciegirl]

I've only been to Culver's once. That was enough.
Greasy burgers and Walleye.

Love Culvers. I have also eaten at five stars. I'm not as dumb as I look.:D

[Topspinmo]

Good booze doesn't slam your arteries shut- my cholesterol is 160--Blood pressure is 115/72==that is what you get for not eating junk food

So does that mean you are going to live forever? Hardly. Liquor kills your liver and alter's you're ability to make good decisions. FACT. Good or bad.

[Topspinmo]

Sounds like a 'Greasy Spoon'
Yes Freddy, please don't go. That way the line to get in will be one less:thumbup:

[kodykakes]

Went to Culver's in Sarasota - the custard is wonderful!!!

[tedquick]

Love Culver's. Best butter burgers ever as well as great yogurt! Can't wait.

[Jdmiata]

This is a fast food place ?

[graciegirl]

This is a fast food place ?

A very good one.

Culver's Restaurant | Frozen Custard, Butterburgers & Cheese Curds (https://www.culvers.com/)

[tedquick]

A very good one.

Culver's Restaurant | Frozen Custard, Butterburgers & Cheese Curds (https://www.culvers.com/)

Darn you, graciegirl I clicked on your site and now I can't stop salivating. Culver's was one of my favorite places in Omaha from where I moved.

[Barefoot]

Does anyone know when Culvers will open?
Does anyone know when Habaneros will open? It is the restaurant that is opening in the old Crispers location.
The only information I can find online says Habaneros was scheduled to open in November 2017.
Both restaurants are in Southern Trace Plaza.

[Skip]

Does anyone know when Culvers will open?
Does anyone know when Habaneros will open? It is the restaurant that is opening in the old Crispers location.
The only information I can find online says Habaneros was scheduled to open in November 2017.
Both restaurants are in Southern Trace Plaza.

November 2017 is correct. You know how it goes here.
Just like The Villages build-out date. It just keeps moving.

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[tedquick]

Does anyone know when Culvers will open?
Does anyone know when Habaneros will open? It is the restaurant that is opening in the old Crispers location.
The only information I can find online says Habaneros was scheduled to open in November 2017.
Both restaurants are in Southern Trace Plaza.

I spoke to someone in Habaneros a week ago and he said they were planning on opening the last week in January. (fingers crossed).

[Barefoot]

November 2017 is correct. You know how it goes here.
Just like The Villages build-out date. It just keeps moving.

I spoke to someone in Habaneros a week ago and he said they were planning on opening the last week in January. (fingers crossed).

Thanks for the posts. I guess all bets are off until I see Habaneros with an Open sign.
Same with Culvers as target dates seem to "slip" a lot in The Villages.

[Chatbrat]

Just looked @ their menu, just a reminder if you care--the max sodium per day should not exceed 2300 mg--if you are on a low sodium diet--be very careful what you order @ Culvers

[GoodLife]

Well we all look at things differently. Personally I think salt is better than booze. Salt never made me think I was smart and could dance on tables.

It's Time to End the War on Salt - Scientific American

We're Sorry - Scientific American (https://www.scientificamerican.com/.../its-time-to-end-the-war-on-salt)

It's Time to End the War on Salt. ... These findings call into question the common wisdom that excess salt is bad for you, but the evidence linking salt to heart .

Wy Everything We Know About Salt May Be Wrong -h …
Why Everything We Know About Salt May Be Wrong - The New York Times (https://www.nytimes.com/2017/05/08/health/salt-health-effects.html)
May 08, 2017 · Research on Russian cosmonauts suggests that salt makes you hungry but not thirsty, and may help burn calories.

The New York Times: Salt, We Misjudged You -
nytimes.com

The New York Times on the Web: Update Error (http://www.nytimes.com/.../we-only-think-we-know-the-truth-about-salt.html)
Jun 02, 2012 · Please verify you're not a robot by clicking the box. ... The second concluded that “we do not know if low salt diets improve or worsen health outcomes. ..

[graciegirl]

You lay something down around here and it just disappears.

It is my opinion that, since we eat most of our meals at home, which include a lot of fruits and vegetables and the right amount of meat and fat, that we can indulge at Culvers from time to time.

It is a very good place to indulge in yummy stuff and no worse than places that serve steak and high end booze.

[427dave]

We love Culvers. Our trips to Antigo for groceries always included a trip to Culvers. Great soups, salads, Fish, chicken, and of course the butter burgers. Will be nice having one here.

[Ecuadog]

Just looked @ their menu, just a reminder if you care--the max sodium per day should not exceed 2300 mg--if you are on a low sodium diet--be very careful what you order @ Culvers

Are you kidding me? If salt was bad for you, why would God have rimmed Margarita glasses with it?

[tedquick]

Thanks for the posts. I guess all bets are off until I see Habaneros with an Open sign.
Same with Culvers as target dates seem to "slip" a lot in The Villages.

Well, Barefoot you have me laughing. I stopped by Habaneros again today and was told they are now shooting for the middle of February. I told him I was told the "last week in January". He said that was the plan but there is an inspection delay. So, as you have said, BF. in my own words this time, "it'll be when it will be". :) and :(

[Barefoot]

Well, Barefoot you have me laughing. I stopped by Habaneros again today and was told they are now shooting for the middle of February. I told him I was told the "last week in January". He said that was the plan but there is an inspection delay. So, as you have said, BF. in my own words this time, "it'll be when it will be". :) and :(
I thought when they were scheduled to open in November that they were trying to take advantage of the "busy months" in TV.
I hope Habarneros has deep pockets.

[NotGolfer]

It's aggravating when you want something to happen...that said, in construction delays happen for many reasons. Supplies held up somewhere, inspectors didn't show up, the subs are busy on another project...and the list goes on. Can't wait for Habanaro's and Culver's! The latter we're the most familiar with but looking foreward to the former!!!

[GoodLife]

I have never had a "butter burger" and only eat at fast food places maybe once per month, have to say I am intrigued as I love a good cheeseburger. My favorite cheap burger fix is McD's double cheeseburger with small side of fries, less than $3.

Can someone with experience with Culvers describe their offering in detail?

[tedquick]

I have never had a "butter burger" and only eat at fast food places maybe once per month, have to say I am intrigued as I love a good cheeseburger. My favorite cheap burger fix is McD's double cheeseburger with small side of fries, less than $3.

Can someone with experience with Culvers describe their offering in detail?

https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=1&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0ahUKEwi7sYTcse_YAhWJuVMKHemPAvYQFggpMAA&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.culvers.com%2Fmenu-and-nutrition&usg=AOvVaw08skeH2UJY8KexymOyupT1

Not sure that I've done this correctly but this shoiuld take you to Culver's menu. My favorite is the single cheeseburger: thin, quick-fried and I like all of the shown condiments. The bun is buttered and fried. I love the "original" with cheese.

The frozen yogurt is the best I've ever had.

Just give it a shot when it opens up. My mouth is watering just thinking about it and I just finished dinner. :)

[kcrazorbackfan]

Patience, grasshoppers. Patience..........

[tedquick]

Patience, grasshoppers. Patience..........

We're just getting an emotional running-start! :)

[NotGolfer]

I have never had a "butter burger" and only eat at fast food places maybe once per month, have to say I am intrigued as I love a good cheeseburger. My favorite cheap burger fix is McD's double cheeseburger with small side of fries, less than $3.

Can someone with experience with Culvers describe their offering in detail?

On a budget? You can get their Snack Pak (hamburger, fries and a drink) but don't know price. You can also order the same but in a kid's meal and on the bag is a tag you pull off for a free frozen custard. I always ask for my ffries to be extra crispy! Burgers are fresh...never frozen AND if need be you can ask for a gluten free bun. ALL much tastier than McD's...but that's my opinion.

[GoodLife]

On a budget? You can get their Snack Pak (hamburger, fries and a drink) but don't know price. You can also order the same but in a kid's meal and on the bag is a tag you pull off for a free frozen custard. I always ask for my ffries to be extra crispy! Burgers are fresh...never frozen AND if need be you can ask for a gluten free bun. ALL much tastier than McD's...but that's my opinion.

Actually not on a budget, just like good burgers and have paid from $2 to $20 for the experience. Looking forward to a Culvers burger!

[big guy]

This will be a great addition to the "fast food" restaurant venue in The Villages. Custard is much better than ice cream IMHO. Culver's is going into the building that was a Dairy Queen when we first moved here. I never could figure why Dairy Queen couldn't make it here----management perhaps. Culver's Chili is very good----welcome to delicious!

Did you ever notice the people who worked at Dairy Queen? Their
uniforms were filthy.....not just ice cream and chocolate, it was ice cream, chocolate, strawberry sauce, butterscotch sauce and everything else from the month. If the owner paid as little attention to his business as he did to the employees, it's no wonder it went out of business.

[fw102807]

On a budget? You can get their Snack Pak (hamburger, fries and a drink) but don't know price. You can also order the same but in a kid's meal and on the bag is a tag you pull off for a free frozen custard. I always ask for my ffries to be extra crispy! Burgers are fresh...never frozen AND if need be you can ask for a gluten free bun. ALL much tastier than McD's...but that's my opinion.

Everything is better than McD's. They are the bottom of the barrel in my opinion.

[graciegirl]

Everything is better than McD's. They are the bottom of the barrel in my opinion.

Shirley. YOU JEST!

Just had the quarter pounder with cheese last night.

Our kids worked at our local McDonalds, and would complain about being on closing shift where the help had to clean everything, even washing the under-table top.

I will never forget the fun of Friday nights (one car family then) when we went grocery shopping and had dinner at McDonalds with the kids.

I am a simple girl.

[John_W]

Culver's might accomplish one thing, you won't have to wait as long at Steak & Shake for a table. I use to go there on Saturdays after my softball game and if you weren't there by noon, there was always a long wait. They have that room that you enter before getting into the restaurant itself. You would think they could of air conditioned that area and made it an actual waiting room. Instead they have an area that is about 10'x10' for 15 or 20 people to stand and at the same time other customers are trying to pay their bill and exit.

We have recently gone to Steak & Shake a couple of times because I really like their chili, especially chili supreme. It's no different on a weekday, big lines waiting to for a table and nowhere to go. The place only gets by because of the wait staff is good at their jobs.

For those of us from Maryland and especially those who are familiar with Thrasher's French Fries on the Boardwalk in Ocean City will find the fries at Five Guys is the closest they can get, they even have the vinegar. No ketchup please. My cousin use to operate a sub shop across the street from Thrashers and he had to take all the ketchup off the tables because Thrashers will only give you vinegar. Any true Marylander who knows how to eat those fresh cut fries will only want vinegar anyway.

[fw102807]

Shirley. YOU JEST!

Just had the quarter pounder with cheese last night.

Our kids worked at our local McDonalds, and would complain about being on closing shift where the help had to clean everything, even washing the under-table top.

I will never forget the fun of Friday nights (one car family then) when we went grocery shopping and had dinner at McDonalds with the kids.

I am a simple girl.


No I do not jest. I think the food is awful but if you like it by all means enjoy.

[EPutnam1863]

I have eaten at three different Culvers, and their burgers were always the worst of all fast-food burgers.