The Underrated Culver's Sandwich Diners Say Deserves More Attention

The best part about Culver's, aside from the farm-fresh, house-made custard, is the fact that it actually has a variety of sandwiches that aren't just mix-and-match versions of the same five ingredients. You can pick up a sandwich stuffed with beef pot roast or fried pork loin, or just get a simple grilled cheese. Or you can grab a Reuben, which Culver's fans say is the secret star of the show.

Culver's grilled Reuben melt ranked high in our rundown of fast food chains that serve Reubens. It layers slow-cooked corned beef, melty Swiss cheese, sauerkraut, and Thousand Island dressing between two slices of toasted and buttered plain rye bread. The sandwich costs roughly the same amount as the chain's popular double ButterBurger, and its positive reviews almost rival it.

A TikTok user posted that she wishes she'd tried Culver's Reuben melt sooner, "because they nailed every aspect of this sandwich. The corned beef is super tender and flavorful." She called it "packed with meat" and appreciated its cheesiness, while the toasted bread stayed crisp. "Then you've got plenty of dressing on there, so it's not dry whatsoever. ... I'm all about it. Probably one of my new favorite things at Culver's."

Users on Reddit called Culver's grilled Reuben melt the "Best Reuben anywhere" and "One of their best items." One Reddit user deemed the sandwich the "most slept-on menu item," while another said, "the corned beef really is top-notch." Others made recommendations, including adding more meat or asking for extra sauerkraut or dressing, or going a little off the conventional Reuben path by swapping the rye bread for sourdough or even a hoagie. Another Redditor pointed out what could be the biggest roadblock: "I keep wanting to try this, but the burgers are so good."

The grilled Reuben melt isn't the only hidden gem on the Culver's menu. The Wisconsin Swiss melt outperforms Culver's other burgers with its beef patties, Swiss cheese, and onions sandwiched between the same buttered rye as the Reuben. If you still want a ButterBurger, the mushroom and Swiss is a must-try, according to fans, because of its specially seasoned mushroom topping. One of the chain's more surprising secrets isn't cooked in the kitchen at all — Culver's actually has its own brand of root beer. Fans love it, and it could be the perfect drink to wash down your Reuben.