Wisconsin’s most famous tradition, cheese curds can be found at practically every classic Wisconsin restaurant or event, from farmers markets to festivals.

Wisconsin is home to three of the biggest bratwurst producers in the country — Johnsonville, Usinger’s and Klement’s. If you want to truly experience this Wisconsin tradition, you have to boil the brats in beer and onions before you finish it off on a grill. Yum!

Each year more than 400,000 cream puffs are consumed at the Wisconsin State Fair — and for good reason. The pastries are filled with a thick layer of cream and covered with powdered sugar for a mouthwatering sweet treat.

Whether it’s a mom and pop shop on the side of the road or the famous Culver’s frozen custard, you’ll never regret stopping for a scoop. Trust us.

Wisconsinites love eating this Polish bakery treat, especially on Fat Tuesday. While the tradition is strongest in Milwaukee, people come from all over Wisconsin  each year to celebrate “Pączki Day.”

In typical Wisconsin fashion, we love to take a delicious food and make it even better by deep frying it. What makes this tradition extra special is that you can find it in almost every restaurant, every Friday night. While Friday fish fries are most popular in the summer, most places continue to serve them all year round.

A northern Wisconsin favorite, pasties are traditionally made with meat and vegetables baked in a pastry shell. It’s a whole meal, wrapped up into a delicious package.

Made famous by the Wisconsin-based national restaurant chain Culver’s, Wisconsinites toast their burger and bun in butter. Let’s be honest, it’s just better that way.

This Danish delicacy is the official Wisconsin State Pastry. Its circular shape makes it a great treat to share with friends, or save all for yourself.

Wisconsinites’ two favorite things, beer and cheese, are combined into a flavorful soup to keep us warm in the winter. Need we say more?