Make Culver's Fish Sandwich 10X Better (And Cheesier) With This Ordering Trick

Culver's is well-known for its cheese. After all, the Wisconsin-born fast-food chain makes the squeakiest, crispiest cheese curds around. But it's the entrees and sandwiches that really draw crowds to the joint. The Butterburgers are juicy and tender, and the fish sandwiches are delicately battered, fried, and topped with tartar sauce and a fluffy bun. Speaking of fish, we've recently discovered a way to take this sandwich up a cheesy notch. So if you're a cheddar cheese fan, you'll love using this trick.

We've shared how to make Culver's burgers ten times better with a cheesy ordering trick. Turns out, you can do the same for fish. Start by ordering two grilled cheese sandwiches and a fish dinner, then sandwich a piece of fish between the grilled cheeses. Ta-da! You have a cheesy, delicious bun. Another way to achieve this: Order a regular grilled cheese and a piece of fried fish on the side. Place the fish between the bread, and the cheese will glue it all together beautifully.

No matter how you try this Culver's ordering hack, you'll end up with a cheesy, savory, and crispy fish sandwich. The buttered, toasted bread gives it the texture of a sandwich melt, and delicious cheese pairs well with the smooth, neutral taste of the flaky white fish. This trick may cost a little extra — a fish sandwich is $7.69, and a fish dinner plus two grilled cheeses is between $18 and $22. But it's worth the deliciousness.

Whether you add a piece of fish to your grilled cheese or use two sandwiches as buns, there are endless ways to upgrade this cheesy meal. Start with the condiments. One Redditor explains that they like adding mayo, lettuce, and pickle to their sandwich. Another recommends bacon, lettuce, and tomato to make it BLT-style. For double the cheddar goodness, order a side of cheese sauce and use it for dipping. If you're lucky, you can score a massive portion at the location nearest you — staff may offer an a soup-container size instead of those smaller plastic tubs.

Of course, if you prefer more traditional fish sandwich flavors, ask for a side of tartar sauce to add to the grilled cheese. Culver's also has horseradish sauce packets, which offer a zing of acidity. You can even grab a few malt vinegar or hot sauce packets to sprinkle in the mix — both classic condiments for breaded fish.