The Common Complaint Culver's Customers Have About The Cod Sandwich

If you love squeaky cheese curds, juicy burgers, and crinkle-cut fries, you probably love Culver's. The Wisconsin-born fast-food chain serves up plenty of cheesy, dairy-filled options, including its signature cheddar cheese sauce and creamy custard. But the North Atlantic Cod sandwich — which boasts fried cod, tartar sauce, shredded cheddar cheese, lettuce, and a fluffy bun — is another popular, albeit divisive, menu item. Some customers love it, while others find aren't entirely thrilled by its taste.

We highlighted the fish sandwich when speaking about the most frequent Culver's complaints. Some customers find that the North Atlantic Cod sandwich isn't consistently good: Sometimes it's too fishy and other times, it's flavorless. "I've been saying this and no one wants to listen, wrote one commenter on a largely negative TikTok review of the sandwich. "Culver's fish has NO flavor." On Reddit, another user claimed, "Even though the fish is light and flaky inside, it tasted like nothing at all. It was like light, flaky cardboard."

It's not just the cod customers take issue with. Some find the walleye fish sandwich, offered annually around Lent, tastes too fishy, while others reported it comes with the skin, which can also throw off the flavor. With the proper seasoning, customers think the batter could taste great. Adding things like malt vinegar may enhance its flavor, but without salt, pepper, or other spices, Culver's fans reported it can be disappointing.

Still, there are ways to elevate the restaurant's fish. Try either with pickles and extra tartar sauce — Culver's fish sandwiches are 10 times more flavorful when you add these two toppings. And ask for your fish "well done" or "extra crispy," one of the ordering tips to get the best out of Culver's seafood. If you like cheese, get extra shredded or a whole slice of cheddar. Or order a side of Wisconsin cheddar, and ask for it in a soup container. If your location plays along, it's how fans score massive portions of this Culver's favorite.

Of course, there's secret menu hacks, too. Get the North Atlantic Cod dinner, which comes with two or three pieces of fish, then order two grilled cheese sandwiches to use as the "buns." Or stuff a cod filet into your grilled cheese sandwich to make more of a melt-style meal. You can't go wrong with more cheese!