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12 Best Culver’s Sides to Add to Your Meal

When it comes to fast food, most people focus on the main event, whether it’s the burger, the chicken sandwich, or the fish filet. But what about the sides?

The humble side dish often gets overshadowed, but we think that’s a travesty.

After all, sides are essential to a well-rounded meal – and at Culver’s, they’re just as delicious as the main attraction.

From crinkle-cut fries to chili to Wisconsin cheese curds, there are a variety of options on the Culver’s sides menu.

To make your decision easier, we’ve compiled a list of the 12 best Culver’s sides to add to your meal.

We’ve also included the nutritional information for each side so you can make better choices.

So let’s get started!

Crinkle Cut Fries

Culver’s Crinkle Cut Fries are made from fresh, hand-cut potatoes grown in the Pacific Northwest.

They’re fried to perfection and then sprinkled with salt. That’s it!

No fancy sauces or secret ingredients, just good old-fashioned potatoes done right.

These fries are so good because they’re simple.

The potatoes are fried to perfection, and the salt added before serving enhances their natural flavor.

They can stand on their own as a delicious side dish, but they also pair well with Culver’s sandwiches and ButterBurgers.

Depending on your hunger level, you can choose a small, medium, or large portion.

Nutritional Information:

  • Small: 240 calories, 4g protein, 35g carbohydrates, 9g fat
  • Medium: 360 calories, 6g protein, 53g carbohydrates, 14g fat
  • Large: 460 calories, 7g protein, 68g carbohydrates, 18g fat

Coleslaw

Culver’s Coleslaw is a mayonnaise-based slaw made with shredded cabbage, carrots, and onion.

It is lightly sweetened with sugar and vinegar and seasoned with salt and pepper.

It is a delicious side item that strikes a good balance between creamy and crunchy, sweet and savory.

The mayonnaise binds all ingredients together without being too heavy, while the sugar and vinegar add just enough sweetness to cut through the sharpness of the cabbage.

The result is a tasty side dish that pairs well with just about anything.

Although we highly recommend getting the coleslaw with your Culver’s Cod Filet Sandwich or Butterfly Jumbo Shrimp Basket, it also pairs well with a juicy burger.

The refreshing cabbage is a great way to clean your palate in between bites of the juicy beef burgers.

Nutritional Information:

  • Medium: 200 calories, 1g protein, 15g carbohydrates, 16g fat
  • Large: 600 calories, 3g protein, 35g carbohydrates, 9g fat

Mashed Potatoes & Gravy

With the high-quality beef patties on the Culver’s menu, you may wish to get a scoop of fluffy mashed potatoes.

Well, Culver’s has you covered with their Mashed Potatoes & Gravy side dish.

This creamy and savory side is made with real potatoes mashed to perfection and combined with a rich homestyle gravy.

The result is a comfort food classic that will make you want more.

Nutritional Information:

  • Medium: 130 calories, 4g protein, 125g carbohydrates, 1g fat
  • Large: 400 calories, 10g protein, 72g carbohydrates, 8g fat

Steamed Broccoli

When you want to keep things light and healthy, you can order the Steamed Broccoli side from Culver’s.

This side dish is steamed broccoli florets seasoned with a light sprinkle of salt and pepper.

It may be simple, but it’s packed with flavor.

The steaming process locks in the flavor of the broccoli and gives the florets a tender texture.

The hint of salt and pepper adds enough seasoning to enhance its natural sweetness.

This side dish is perfect for enjoying all the flavors of your meal without piling on calories.

Nutritional Information:

40 calories, 3g protein, 7g carbohydrates, 0g fat

Onion Rings

Love them or hate them, you must admit that onion rings are a fast food staple.

And while plenty of places serve up a mean onion ring, there’s something about Culver’s version that keeps us coming back for more.

The combination of a crispy exterior with a juicy interior is hard to beat.

And while the taste of an onion can be pretty intense, Culver’s does a great job of masking any bitterness with its secret blend of spices and seasonings.

As for why they’re so good, it has to do with the fact that they’re cooked to perfection every time.

Nutritional Information:

  • Medium: 400 calories, 3g protein, 44g carbohydrates, 22g fat
  • Large: 800 calories, 12g protein, 88g carbohydrates, 44g fat

Side Salad

Like steamed broccoli, a side salad is great to keep things light.

Culver’s Side Salad comes with lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, croutons, and shredded cheddar cheese.

You can have your side salad as is or choose one of their nine salad dressings: buttermilk ranch, Sweet Baby Ray’s BBQ, Ken’s Blue Cheese, Ken’s Raspberry Vinaigrette, Ken’s Country French, Frank’s RedHot Buffalo, Culver’s Vinaigrette, Honey Mustard, and Wisconsin Cheddar Cheese Sauce.

No matter which dressing you choose, the combination of crisp lettuce, juicy tomatoes and cucumbers, crunchy croutons, and creamy cheese will be sure to satisfy.

Nutritional Information (without dressing):

50 calories, 2g protein, 4g carbohydrates, 2g fat.

Hearty Soups

There’s nothing more delicious than a cup of hearty Culver’s soup on a cold wintery day.

With a variety of options to choose from, Culver’s is a tough competitor for Olive Garden and Panera’s Bread.

Their hearty soups include Boston Clam Chowder, Broccoli Cheese, Chicken Noodle, George’s Chili, Potato with Bacon, Stuffed Green Pepper, Tomato Florentine, Vegetable Beef, and Wild Brown Rice with Chicken.

Each soup is made with the freshest ingredients, is slow-cooked to perfection, and is served hot in a cup.

Whether for lunch or dinner, a cup of Culver’s soup will fill you up and warm your soul.

Nutritional Information:

  • Boston Clam Chowder: 260 calories, 12g protein, 27g carbohydrates, 11g fat
  • Broccoli Cheese: 220 calories, 10g protein, 17g carbohydrates, 12g fat
  • Chicken Noodle: 100 calories, 6g protein, 15g carbohydrates, 2g fat
  • Potato with Bacon: 240 calories, 9g protein, 28g carbohydrates, 10g fat
  • Stuffed Green Pepper: 140 calories, 5g protein, 24g carbohydrates, 2g fat
  • Tomato Florentine: 110 calories, 4g protein, 22g carbohydrates, 1g fat
  • Vegetable Beef: 160 calories, 8g protein, 22g carbohydrates, 4g fat
  • Wild Brown Rice with Chicken: 270 calories, 10g protein, 26g carbohydrates, 14g fat

Wisconsin Cheese Curds

When you are at Culver’s, you must try their Wisconsin Cheese Curds.

If you have never had cheese curds before, think of it as similar to fried mozzarella sticks.

But instead of mozzarella, Culver’s uses a unique blend of unaged yellow and white Wisconsin cheddar cheese and deep-fried them into perfect golden nuggets.

The outside of the curd is crunchy and salty, while the inside is gooey and creamy.

It’s one of those snacks you can’t seem to get enough of, which is why I always order them when I’m at Culver’s.

Nutritional Information (without dressing):

  • Medium: 510 calories, 20g protein, 51g carbohydrates, 25g fat
  • Large: 1020 calories, 40g protein, 102g carbohydrates, 50g fat

George’s Chili

George’s Chili is a savory, hearty chili that’s perfect for all occasions.

It is made with a blend of ground beef, red kidney beans, peppers, and celery simmered in a tomato-based sauce for hours.

It’s full of flavor and just the right amount of heat to warm you up on a cold winter day.

Whether you eat it as is or dip your onion rings into it, George’s Chili will hit the spot.

Nutritional Information:

300 calories, 17g protein, 26g carbohydrates, 13g fat

Chili Cheddar Fries

The combination of crispy crinkle fries and savory chili can’t be beaten.

You’ll want to order Chili Cheddar Fries when visiting Culver’s.

These tasty fries are deep-fried in canola oil until golden and crisp and then topped with savory George’s Chili and Wisconsin cheddar cheese sauce.

Although the chili makes the fries slightly soggy, the combined taste of chili and cheese is scrumptious.

Nutritional Information (without dressing):

690 calories, 19g protein, 80g carbohydrates, 32g fat

Pretzel Bites with Wisconsin Cheddar Cheese Sauce

The Culver’s Pretzel Bites are the perfect snack to share with your friends.

These pretzel bites are soft and chewy on the inside, with a slightly crunchy crust outside.

They’re served hot and sprinkled with sea salt for extra flavor.

To top it off, each order comes with a cup of Wisconsin cheddar cheese sauce that’s perfect for dipping.

Nutritional Information (without dressing):

450 calories, 15g protein, 53g carbohydrates, 19g fat

George’s Chili Supreme

For some people, that scoop of sour cream and cheese makes a difference between a good bowl of chili and a great one.

If that’s you, then you should upgrade to George’s Chili Supreme.

This dish takes all the elements of George’s Chili but with an extra helping of cheddar cheese and sour cream on top.

It’s creamy, cheesy goodness that will make your taste buds happy.

Nutritional Information:

385 calories, 20g protein, 27g carbohydrates, 20g fat

Conclusion

Next time you visit Culver’s, remember to add one of these delicious sides to your meal.

From classic fries to savory soups and healthy salad combinations, the Culver’s sides menu has something for every appetite.

No matter which side you choose, you can rest assured knowing that all of Culver’s sides are made with fresh ingredients.

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About the Author

Lianne Fachetti is a content writer who adores food from all cultures. When she’s not working, she’s busy creating new recipes, trying out new restaurants, playing with her German Shepherd Max, and tending to her vegetable garden.

 

December 12, 2022