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Cheddar’s Scratch Kitchen Menu With Prices

Typical Cheddar’s Scratch Kitchen prices for Honey Butter Croissants, steaks and ribs, chicken tenders, comfort food, seafood, burgers, the weekday lunch menu, sides and desserts. Cheddar’s is known for big portions at prices below most sit-down chains.

Honey Butter Croissants: about $1.99 for 2 Weekday lunch: from about $8.79 Entrees: Most come with 2 sides Hours: About 11 AM to 10 PM
Plate of crispy chicken tenders with ranch dipping sauce
Must orderHoney Butter Croissantsabout $1.99 for 2
Fan favoriteChicken Tender Platterabout $9.99+
Lunch dealClassic Cheeseburgerabout $8.79
Big dessertMonster Cookieabout $5.99+

Cheddar’s Appetizers

Great for sharing
ItemPriceCalories
Honey Butter Croissants, 2 pc Must tryabout $1.99440 cal
Chips & Homemade Queso$4.99 to $7.491,030 cal
Wisconsin Cheese Bites$4.49 to $7.99600 cal
Homemade Onion Rings$4.99 to $8.49Varies
Santa Fe Spinach Dip$7.29 to $8.791,230 cal
Buffalo Beer-Battered Shrimp$9.49 to $9.99810 cal
Cheddar’s Trio Sampler$11.99 to $12.49Varies

Steaks and Ribs

Served with 2 sides
ItemPriceCalories
6 oz Top Sirloin Value$9.99 to $14.99250 cal steak only
8 oz Top Sirloin$11.99 to $15.49330 cal steak only
Ribeye$17.99 to $23.49Size varies by location
Baby Back Ribs, half rackabout $15.79810 cal
Baby Back Ribs, full rack$19.99 to $20.991,630 cal
Steak Tips (limited time)from $13.99Varies
Sirloin & Chicken Tenders$12.49 to $18.49Combo
Sirloin & Half-Rack Ribs$14.49 to $20.99Combo

Chicken and Comfort Food

Served with 2 sides
ItemPriceCalories
Chicken Tender Platter Popular$9.99 to $13.491,050 cal
Country Fried Chicken$9.99 to $12.99610 cal
Country Fried Steak$10.49 to $13.291,030 cal
Homestyle Meatloaf$10.49 to $13.29620 cal
Homemade Chicken Pot Pie$10.49 to $11.49940 cal
Grilled Chicken Alfredo$9.99 to $13.791,550 cal
New Orleans Pasta$10.49 to $14.791,910 cal
Key West Chicken & Shrimp$11.99 to $14.49Varies

Seafood

Grilled or fried
ItemPriceCalories
Grilled White Fish, lemon pepper Lighter$12.99 to $13.49340 cal
Grilled Salmon, 5 oz$13.99 to $14.49440 cal
Beer-Battered Shrimp Platter$10.99 to $15.29790 cal
Grilled Shrimp Alfredo$12.99 to $15.291,600 cal
Bourbon-Glazed Salmon & Shrimpabout $14.99Varies

Burgers, Sandwiches, Salads and Soup

Burgers come with fries
ItemPriceCalories
Classic Cheeseburger$9.49 to $9.99830 cal
Bacon Cheeseburgerabout $10.991,100 cal
Smokehouse Burger$10.49 to $10.991,040 cal
Monte Cristo$10.99 to $11.791,460 cal
Grilled Chicken Pecan Salad$8.99 to $12.49640 cal
Crispy Chicken Tender Salad$8.99 to $11.49750 cal
Baked Potato Soup, cup$3.49 to $3.99330 cal
Baked Potato Soup, bowlabout $4.99570 cal

Cheddar’s Weekday Lunch Menu

Monday to Friday, open to 3 PM
Lunch itemPriceNotes
Classic Cheeseburger Deal$8.59 to $8.79With fries
Classic Chicken Sandwichabout $8.59With fries
Fish & Chipsabout $9.49Beer-battered
Cajun Chicken Bowlabout $9.49Rice bowl
Homemade Chicken Pot Pie$9.49 to $9.99Lunch portion
Philly Cheesesteakabout $10.49With fries
Grilled White Fishabout $10.49Lunch portion

Sides

About $2.49 to $2.99 extra
ItemPriceCalories
Southern Green Beansabout $2.4960 cal
Steamed Broccoliabout $2.49100 cal
Seasoned Riceabout $2.49150 cal
Idaho Mashed Potatoesabout $2.49160 cal
Coleslawabout $2.49170 cal
Broccoli Cheese Casseroleabout $2.99220 cal
Loaded Baked Potatoabout $2.99430 cal
French Friesabout $2.49460 cal

Desserts, Kids and Drinks

Kids meals include one side
ItemPriceCalories
Legendary Monster Cookie Famous$5.99 to $7.991,550 cal
Hot Fudge Cake Sundae$5.99 to $7.992,510 cal
Classic Cheesecake$4.99 to $6.49760 cal
Fried Apple Pie (new)from $6.491,080 cal
Kids Chicken Tendersabout $5.99630 cal
Kids Junior Burger$5.49 to $5.99450 cal
Iced tea or lemonade$2.49 to $2.99Free refills
Texas Margarita$5.99 to $6.49Varies
Order smarter

Cheddar’s ordering tips

Eat lunch before 3 PM

The weekday lunch menu starts around $8.79, a few dollars under the dinner prices.

Always add croissants

Two Honey Butter Croissants cost about $1.99 and are the item regulars never skip.

Join the eClub

Signing up gets you free Chips and Homemade Queso.

Order a combo

Sirloin with tenders or ribs costs less than two separate entrees and still includes two sides.

Swap sides for lighter picks

Green beans (60 cal) and broccoli (100 cal) keep a steak dinner light.

Share the Monster Cookie

At 1,550 calories, the Monster Cookie is built for the whole table.

About Cheddar’s prices

Cheddar’s opened in Arlington, Texas in 1979 and has been owned by Darden Restaurants, the parent of Olive Garden and LongHorn Steakhouse, since 2017. All of its roughly 184 restaurants are company-run, so prices are fairly consistent, though some markets run a dollar or two higher.

Cheddar’s publishes a menu with prices, but the figures differ between markets. The ranges here combine the official 2026 menu with in-store prices from several regions. Calories come from Cheddar’s official nutrition guide.

Menu Info is an independent guide and is not affiliated with Cheddar’s Scratch Kitchen or Darden Restaurants. Prices are typical US prices and may differ at your location. Confirm the price in the Cheddar’s app or with your server before you order.
Questions

Cheddar’s menu FAQ

Does Cheddar’s have a lunch menu?

Yes. The weekday lunch menu runs Monday to Friday from opening until 3 PM, with items from about $8.79.

How much are Cheddar’s Honey Butter Croissants?

About $1.99 for two, and about 440 calories for the pair.

How much is a steak at Cheddar’s?

A 6 oz Top Sirloin costs about $9.99 to $14.99 and comes with two sides. The ribeye runs about $17.99 to $23.49.

How many calories are in the Cheddar’s Monster Cookie?

The Legendary Monster Cookie has about 1,550 calories.

What comes with entrees at Cheddar’s?

Most platters come with two homestyle sides. Burgers and sandwiches come with fries.

Who owns Cheddar’s?

Darden Restaurants, which also owns Olive Garden and LongHorn Steakhouse. Darden bought Cheddar’s in 2017.

Is Cheddar’s franchised?

No. All Cheddar’s restaurants are company-owned.

Where was Cheddar’s founded?

Cheddar’s was founded in Arlington, Texas in 1979.

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Prices shown are typical US prices and may vary by location. Cheddar’s Scratch Kitchen is a trademark of its owner. Menu Info is not affiliated with Cheddar’s Scratch Kitchen or Darden Restaurants.