"Culver's and Steak 'n Shake are two sides of the same buttered bun. As far as fast food chains go, the two have plenty in common. Both chains take pride in having Midwestern roots (Culver's from Wisconsin and Steak 'n Shake from Illinois), and lean into that old-school diner-like appeal. Both cook the burger patties using a proper, hot-off-the-griddle smash technique, and yes, butter the buns."
"On paper, both burger makeups sound pretty good. Steak 'n Shake shares that it uses 100% fresh, never frozen Angus beef in its patties. Culver's also goes the never frozen route, and uses a blend of sirloin, chuck, and plate cuts. Of course, promises only go so far. So, to truly compare quality, I tried out four similar burgers from each restaurant. I matched toppings and condiments as closely as possible to give each a fair shot."
Culver's and Steak 'n Shake share Midwestern origins, diner-style appeal, griddle-smash patties, and buttered buns. Both chains pair burgers with frozen treats: Culver's offers custard while Steak 'n Shake focuses on milkshakes. Steak 'n Shake uses 100% fresh, never-frozen Angus beef. Culver's also serves never-frozen beef, using a blend of sirloin, chuck, and plate cuts. Four similar burgers from each restaurant were sampled with matched toppings and condiments for a fair comparison. Evaluation criteria included supporting ingredients, buns, and the meat's flavor. The comparison aimed to determine which chain flips a better burger.
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