WIWisconsin Food & Cuisine

Iconic dishes from Wisconsin

• Cheese curds
• Bratwurst
• Beer
• Fish fry (Friday tradition)
• Booyah stew
• Cream puffs
• Old fashioned cocktail

Food culture

Wisconsin's food culture reflects its geography and history. French heritage shapes the cuisine (Creole, Cajun). Strong agricultural roots shape what locals cook with.

Craft beer

Wisconsin is a notable craft beer destination, with dozens of breweries earning national recognition.

Cheese

Wisconsin is a major cheese-producing state — Wisconsin makes ~25% of all US cheese.

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