Culver’s Sides Menu With Prices (2026)
This is honestly where Culver’s separates from the pack. The Wisconsin cheese curds alone are worth the trip — squeaky, golden, made with real Wisconsin cheddar — and the crinkle-cut fries, onion rings, and George’s Chili all punch above fast-food weight. Sides come in Medium, Large, and Family sizes, and the Family size is a genuine crowd-feeder.
Prices are approximate 2026 averages and vary by location.
Sides & Snacks Prices
| Side | Medium | Large | Family | Calories (M / L / F) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crinkle Cut Fries | $3.09 | $3.59 | $7.19 | 350 / 430 / 1320 |
| Wisconsin Cheese Curds | $4.69 | $6.69 | $8.79 | 490 / 980 / 1480 |
| Onion Rings | $3.99 | $5.69 | $9.49 | 420 / 840 / 1260 |
| Pretzel Bites | $4.69 | $6.69 | $8.79 | 440 / 880 / 1320 |
| George’s Chili | $4.29 | $6.29 | — | ~300 / ~440 |
| George’s Chili Supreme | $4.69 | $6.69 | — | ~410 / ~610 |
| Chili Cheddar Fries | $4.69 | — | $8.79 | 610 / — / 1870 |
| Mashed Potatoes & Gravy | $3.09 | $4.99 | — | 130 / 260 |
| Coleslaw | $3.09 | $4.99 | — | 200 / 400 |
| Steamed Broccoli | $3.09 | — | — | 40 |
| Garden Side Salad | $3.79 | — | — | 50 |
| Applesauce | $2.69 | — | — | 50 |
Soups
| Soup (8 varieties) | Medium | Large | Calories |
|---|---|---|---|
| All varieties | $3.79 | $5.69 | 130–300 / 140–430 |
The Cheese Curds Deserve Their Own Paragraph
Wisconsin cheese curds are the single most-ordered side at Culver’s, and it’s not close. Real white cheddar, lightly breaded, fried until golden — they squeak when they’re fresh, which is how you know. The Medium is genuinely enough for two people; the Family size has ended more than a few friendships over the last curd. If you order one side on your first visit, this is the one.
What Size Should You Get?
Medium is the standard side portion and matches what comes in a Value Basket. Large is about double the Medium — good for splitting between two. Family is the party size: fries, curds, onion rings, and pretzel bites all come in Family, and one order comfortably covers three to four people. For chili and mashed potatoes, which top out at Large, the Large is the sharing size.
Ordering Tips
Don’t sleep on George’s Chili — it’s a proper beef chili, and the Supreme (cheese, onions, sour cream) eats like a meal. The chili cheddar fries are the indulgence pick: fries loaded with chili and cheddar, best split. For lighter sides, steamed broccoli at 40 calories and the garden side salad are the only genuinely light options on this list. And soups rotate — ask what’s on; the variety changes and regulars have strong opinions about which is best.
FAQ
What are cheese curds?
Fresh cheddar curds — the solid bits of cheese formed during cheesemaking — lightly breaded and fried. They’re a Wisconsin specialty; fresh ones squeak when you bite them.
What sizes do sides come in?
Most fried sides come in Medium, Large, and Family. Chili, mashed potatoes, coleslaw, and soups top out at Large; broccoli, side salad, and applesauce are single-size.
Can I substitute fries for curds in a Value Basket?
Not at the basket price — baskets come with regular fries. Curds and other sides are available as add-ons at regular menu prices.
Which side is the best value?
The Family sizes, by a wide margin — the per-person cost drops sharply. For solo orders, the Medium fries or curds are the standard picks.