Culver's Brings Back the Colby Jack Pub Burger: Plus 2 More Spring Favorites

Culver's spring menu update is quieter than most fast food chains manage this time of year. Three items, one returning favorite at the center, and two additions that provide context for why the Colby Jack Pub Burger is the thing worth focusing on. No celebrity meal, no viral stunt, no limited-edition sauce packet. Just the kind of menu work that earns repeat customers.

The Colby Jack Pub Burger

The Colby Jack Pub Burger returned after a hiatus that loyal Culver's customers noticed. A ButterBurger patty - Culver's fresh-never-frozen beef, cooked to order on the flat-top - topped with Colby Jack cheese, thick-cut bacon, fried onion strings, lettuce, tomato, and pub sauce on a toasted bun.

The cheese choice is the right call. Colby Jack melts differently than American cheese - creamier, slightly less salty, more fat content that coats the beef without pooling. Combined with the fried onion strings, which add crunch and a savory sweetness, it is a layered burger that earns the premium position on the menu. The pub sauce - a smoky thousand-island-adjacent condiment - does its job without overpowering everything else. A sauce that knows its role in a burger this composed is worth appreciating.

The Two Spring Additions

Culver's added a Strawberry Lemonade and a Crispy Chicken BLT to round out the spring menu. The Strawberry Lemonade is good - fresh-tasting in the way Culver's beverages tend to be, not the over-sweetened version most chains serve. It cuts through the richness of the Colby Jack Pub Burger cleanly and works as a pairing without needing to be thought about.

The Crispy Chicken BLT is a competent sandwich that does nothing unexpected: crispy chicken, bacon, lettuce, tomato, mayo. The chicken quality is consistent with Culver's standard, which means it is better than most fast food chicken sandwiches at this price point. It is not the reason to visit Culver's this spring. The Colby Jack Pub Burger is.

The Case for Culver's

Culver's differentiator has always been the fresh beef commitment. No frozen patties, cooked to order, served at the right temperature. In a spring menu cycle where every national chain is competing for attention with LTOs and celebrity deals, Culver's answer is to keep making what they are good at and bring back what customers asked for. The Colby Jack Pub Burger returning is the clearest statement of that approach.

The Verdict

Get the Colby Jack Pub Burger. Get the Strawberry Lemonade with it. If you are at a Culver's for the first time, this is the right introduction to the menu.

Worth the Trip

Culver's spring lineup is a reminder of why the chain has such a loyal following. The Colby Jack Pub Burger hits all the right notes - quality beef, real cheese, a bun that holds together. Pair it with a concrete mixer and you've got one of the better fast-casual meals you can find right now. If you're near a location, this is the excuse to go.

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