Full Cheddar’s restaurant menu with exact prices, calories, gluten-free options, allergen info, lunch specials, cocktails & more — updated for 2026.
About Cheddar’s Scratch Kitchen
Cheddar’s Scratch Kitchen — originally known as Cheddar’s Casual Cafe — was founded in 1979 in Arlington, Texas by Doug Rogers and Aubrey Good. Their mission was simple: serve wholesome, made-from-scratch meals at prices everyone can afford. Today, Cheddar’s Scratch Kitchen operates over 170 locations across 28 US states, employing more than 20,000 team members. In 2017, Darden Restaurants Inc. — the parent company of Olive Garden and LongHorn Steakhouse — acquired the brand, supercharging its nationwide expansion.
The Cheddars restaurant menu is celebrated for generous portions, fresh scratch-made ingredients, and honest prices most competitors can’t match. Every dish is crafted daily in-house — from the iconic Honey Butter Croissants (complimentary for dine-in guests!) to slow-smoked Baby Back Ribs and the beloved Homemade Chicken Pot Pie.
Scratch-Made Every Day
Every item on the Cheddar’s Scratch Kitchen menu is prepared fresh daily using quality, in-house ingredients — no shortcuts, no frozen shortcuts.
Exceptional Value
Cheddar’s menu prices remain among the best in casual dining. Most entrées fall between $10–$22, with generous portions that outmatch competitors.
Gluten-Sensitive Options
Cheddar’s offers a dedicated gluten-sensitive menu with 27+ carefully prepared items for guests with dietary restrictions.
eClub Perks & Rewards
Join the Cheddar’s eClub to receive free Chips & Homemade Queso on signup, plus complimentary desserts on your birthday and half-birthday.
Dine-In, Takeout & Delivery
Enjoy your favorite Cheddars menu items in-restaurant, as takeout, or via delivery. Order online at cheddars.com or through delivery apps.
170 Locations, 28 States
Cheddar’s Scratch Kitchen serves guests across 28 US states. Find your nearest location using the restaurant locator at cheddars.com.
Cheddars Menu With Prices
1. Family Bundles
Item
Price
Calories
Notes
Chicken Tender Bundle
$30.49
4,430–9,570
Popular; feeds a family of 4
House-Smoked Baby Back Ribs Bundle
$49.49
4,640–9,540
Best Value
Grilled Salmon Bundle
$40.49
3,690–8,590
Gluten-Friendly
Salmon & Tenders Bundle
$38.49
4,510–9,410
Salmon + chicken tenders
Baby Back Ribs & Tenders Bundle
$42.49
4,950–9,850
Ribs + tenders
Family House Salad
$9.99
1,050–1,840
Family-sized salad
Gallon Iced Tea
$5.79
1,470–1,890
Sweet or unsweetened
Gallon Lemonade
$5.79
1,320–1,690
Family-size beverage
2. Appetizers
Item
Price
Calories
Notes
Honey Butter Croissants
$1.99
440–1,310
Fan Favorite; complimentary for dine-in guests according to provided text
Chips & Homemade Queso
$7.29
1,030–1,080
Popular
Santa Fe Spinach Dip
$8.99
1,230
Must-Try
Wisconsin Cheese Bites
$8.49
1,450
Fried cheese bites
Homemade Onion Rings
$8.49
1,640
Thick-cut
Buffalo Beer-Battered Shrimp
$9.79
810
Buffalo sauce
Cheddar’s Trio Sampler
$12.79
2,360–2,410
Three-starter sampler
Cheddar’s Queso Fries
$9.99
2,250
Fries with queso and toppings
eClub offer: The supplied text states that new eClub members receive complimentary Chips & Homemade Queso on their first visit, plus Honey Butter Croissants for dine-in guests.
3. Salads & Soup
Item
Price
Calories
Dietary Label
Crispy Chicken Tender Salad
$12.29+
1,120
—
Grilled Chicken Pecan Salad
$12.99+
990
Gluten-Sensitive
Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad
$10.29+
860–940
Gluten-Sensitive
Side House Salad
$3.99
250–420
Gluten-Sensitive
Side Caesar Salad
$3.99
290
—
Baked Potato Soup
$4.29+
330–570
Must-Try
4. Weekday Lunch Specials
Schedule provided: Monday–Friday, opening until 3:00 PM.
Item
Price
Calories
Classic Cheeseburger — Lunch Special
$8.59
830
Homemade Chicken Pot Pie — Lunch Special
$9.99
1,080
Beer-Battered Fish & Shrimp Platter — Lunch Special
$11.99
1,310
Classic Chicken Sandwich
$8.59
860
Veggie Philly
$8.59
610
Fish and Chips
$9.99
710
Cajun Chicken Bowl
$9.99
570
Philly Cheesesteak
$10.99
960
Grilled White Fish
$10.99
340–350
5. Chicken Entrées
Item
Price
Calories
Notes
No. 8 Special: Chicken Tender Platter
$12.79
1,680–1,810
#1 Bestseller; 2 sides
Homemade Chicken Pot Pie
$11.99
1,190–1,360
Iconic
Key West Chicken & Shrimp
$14.99
550
Gluten-Sensitive
Lemon Pepper Chicken
$13.29
520
Gluten-Sensitive
Dijon Chicken & Mushrooms
$15.29
1,060
Gluten-Sensitive
Country Fried Chicken
$13.99
830–1,250
Southern Classic
Grilled Chicken Alfredo
$14.79
1,540
Chicken + Alfredo pasta
Weekday Lunch: Chicken Pot Pie
$9.99
1,080
Mon–Fri until 3 PM
6. Steaks & Ribs
Item
Price
Calories
Notes
Baby Back Ribs
$16.49
810–1,630
Signature; Gluten-Sensitive
7 oz. Filet
$21.99
480
Gluten-Sensitive; Limited Time
14 oz. Ribeye Steak
$21.99
890
Gluten-Sensitive
Top Sirloin Steak
$13.99
250–330
Gluten-Sensitive
Country Fried Steak
$14.29
1,030
Southern Comfort
7. Seafood
Item
Price
Calories
Notes
Bourbon-Glazed Salmon & Shrimp
$16.99
600
Top Seller
Grilled Salmon
$15.29+
440–750
Gluten-Sensitive
Beer-Battered Fish & Shrimp Platter
$14.99
1,310
Popular
Grilled Shrimp Alfredo
$15.99
1,600
Shrimp + Alfredo
Grilled White Fish
$14.29
490–510
Gluten-Sensitive
Cornmeal White Fish Platter
$14.29
1,080
Southern-style
Beer-Battered Shrimp Platter
$15.79
790
2 sides
Weekday Lunch: Fish & Shrimp
$11.99
1,310
Mon–Fri until 3 PM
8. Combinations
Item
Price
Calories
Notes
Chicken Tenders & Shrimp
$16.49
1,240–1,460
Popular
Half Rack Ribs & Chicken Tenders
$20.49
1,540
Best Combo
Half Rack Ribs & Shrimp
$20.49
1,120–1,230
Surf ‘n’ turf
Top Sirloin Steak & Chicken Tenders
$19.29
980
Gluten-Sensitive
Top Sirloin Steak & Ribs
$21.49
1,070
Gluten-Sensitive
Top Sirloin Steak & Shrimp
$19.29
560–670
Gluten-Sensitive
9. Sandwiches & Half-Pound Burgers
Item
Price
Calories
Notes
Bacon Cheeseburger
$11.99
1,510
Gluten-Sensitive when ordered without bun
Classic Cheeseburger
$10.49+
1,160–1,240
Gluten-Sensitive when ordered without bun
Smokehouse Burger
$11.49
1,460
Gluten-Sensitive when ordered without bun
Monte Cristo
$12.49
1,460
Ham, turkey & Swiss
Buffalo Chicken Wrapper
$12.49
1,980–2,290
Buffalo chicken wrap
Weekday Lunch: Classic Cheeseburger
$8.59+
830
Mon–Fri until 3 PM
10. Comfort Food
Item
Price
Calories
Notes
Homemade Chicken Pot Pie
$11.99
1,080–1,360
#1 Comfort Pick
New Orleans Pasta
$15.49
1,540
Cajun cream sauce
Country Fried Chicken
$13.99
830–1,250
Southern-style
Country Fried Steak
$14.29
1,030
White gravy
Homestyle Meatloaf
$13.99
620
2 slices + 2 sides
Grilled Pork Chops
$13.99
650
Bourbon glaze
Vegetable Plate
$10.99
560–1,960
Choose 4 sides
Spasagna
$11.29
1,540
Limited Time
Weekday Lunch: Chicken Pot Pie
$9.99
1,080
Weekday special
11. Homestyle Sides
Side
Price
Calories
Dietary Label
French Fries
$2.99
460
—
Idaho Mashed Potatoes
$2.99
160
GF
Loaded Baked Potato
$2.99
430
GF
Loaded Baked Potato with Bacon
$3.98
540
—
Cheese & Bacon Mashed Potatoes
$4.48
350
GF
Homemade Queso & Bacon French Fries
$4.48
650
—
Broccoli Cheese Casserole
$2.99
220
—
Fresh Steamed Broccoli
$2.99
100
GF
Southern Green Beans
$2.99
60
GF
Buttered Off-the-Cob Corn
$2.99
110
GF
Sweet Baby Carrots
$2.99
35
GF
Seasoned Rice
$2.99
150
GF
Red Beans & Rice
$2.99
230
GF
Freshly Made Coleslaw
$2.99
170
GF
Side House Salad
$3.99
250–420
GF
Side Caesar Salad
$3.99
290
—
GF = Gluten-Sensitive/Gluten-Friendly designation as stated in the supplied data.
12. Kids Menu
Item
Price
Calories
Notes
Chicken Tenders
$6.99
630
Kids Favorite
Junior Burger
$6.99+
450
Kid-sized burger
Grilled Chicken
$6.99+
280–390
1 side
Grilled Cheese
$5.99
420
Classic
Grilled Chicken Alfredo
$6.99
860
Kid-sized
Fried Shrimp
$6.99
410
1 side
Penne Pasta
$5.99+
430–700
Marinara or Alfredo
13. Gluten-Sensitive Menu
Item
Price
Calories
Grilled Chicken Pecan Salad
$12.99
620
Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad
$12.49
640
Salmon Caesar Pasta Salad
$14.98
720
Key West Chicken & Shrimp
$14.99
440
Dijon Chicken & Mushrooms
$15.29
1,060
Lemon Pepper Chicken
$13.29
520
Bacon Cheeseburger — No Bun
$11.99
710
Smokehouse Burger — No Bun
$11.49
650
Classic Burger — No Bun
$10.49
350
7 oz. Filet
$21.99
N/A
Fire-Grilled Sirloin / Top Sirloin
$13.99
330
14 oz. Ribeye
$21.99
890
Baby Back Ribs
$16.49
1,630
Ribs & Shrimp
$20.49
1,010
Top Sirloin Steak & Shrimp
$19.29
450
Top Sirloin Steak & Ribs
$21.49
1,070
Grilled Salmon
$15.29
590
Grilled White Fish
$14.29
490
Gluten-Sensitive Sides
Side
Price
Calories
Idaho Mashed Potatoes
$2.99
160
Southern Green Beans
$2.99
60
Buttered Off-the-Cob Corn
$2.99
110
Sweet Baby Carrots
$2.99
35
Seasoned Rice
$2.99
150
Coleslaw
$2.99
170
Fresh Steamed Broccoli
$2.99
100
Cheese & Bacon Mashed Potatoes
$4.48
350
Loaded Baked Potato
$2.99
430
Red Beans & Rice
$2.99
230
Allergen note: The supplied information states that Cheddar’s uses shared cooking areas/equipment and cannot guarantee complete freedom from gluten cross-contamination. Items are described as “Gluten-Sensitive,” not certified gluten-free. Guests with celiac disease should notify their server and consult the restaurant’s current allergen information.
14. Desserts
Dessert
Price
Calories
Notes
Legendary Monster Cookie
$7.79
1,390
Fan Favorite
Hot Fudge Cake Sundae
$8.49
2,510
Most Indulgent
Carrot Cake
$7.49
1,100
Must-Try
Classic Cheesecake
$6.79
760
New York-style
Fried Apple Pie
$6.79
1,080
New
Birthday offer in supplied data: eClub members receive a complimentary dessert on their birthday and half-birthday.