Where to Find Cheese Curds in the Fox Cities

An adventure to find the squeakiest and best-tasting cheese curds in the Fox Cities? There's no "whey" we're missing it! Check out a few of these stops in Appleton and the surrounding area to get your fill. Let's go!

Milwaukee Burger Company

The curd lowdown: Curds so big they'll make your mouth water and your jaw drop. Beer-battered with classic, pepper jack or mozzarella options.

Make it a meal: Cheese curd round 2 comin' right up! Try the Cheese Curd Cheeseburger, a Midwest beef patty topped with provolone cheese, classic cheese curds, and Burger Co. Sauce.

Stone Arch Brewpub

The curd lowdown: Hand-made in Chippewa Falls, WI with Stone Arch Scottish Ale & deep fried, these cube shaped curds are served with ranch & marinara.

Make it a meal: Feeling extra cheesy? Pair your curds with the Mac 'N' Beer Cheese, a delicious combination of artisan four cheese beer sauce, bacon & andouille sausage with cavatappi noodles.

Fox River Brewing Co.

The curd lowdown: Taking the 9th spot in a 2019 EatStreet competition for Wisconsin's best curd, check out these white cheddar Kaufhold's Kurds straight from Ellsworth, WI.

Make it a meal: Try the BBQ Pork Mac N Cheese featuring cavatappi pasta, pulled pork, green onions, bacon, tanglers (French-fried onions), and Memphis BBQ sauce.

Beyond the Breading

Simon's Specialty Cheese

Every true Wisconsinite loves a good handful of fresh, non-fried snacking curds and Simon's Specialty Cheese is the ultimate stop. Their signature cheese curds are statewide favorites. And for the squeak test? These curds pass with flying colors each and every time.

The Cheese Table

This retail store dedicated to cheese is stocked with fresh curds every Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. It doesn't get any squeakier than that! If you're a string cheese fan, they have those fresh and ready to go on Tuesdays.


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