Cheddar’s Menu With Prices 2026, Calories & Deals
Cheddar’s Scratch Kitchen serves American comfort food including hand-breaded chicken tenders, steaks, ribs, seafood, burgers, sandwiches, pasta, salads, appetizers, kids’ meals, desserts and family bundles. This Cheddar’s menu with prices guide covers verified pickup prices, calories, weekday lunch specials, current promotions, dietary information and ordering options. Prices are not guaranteed nationwide and can differ between restaurants and ordering methods.
Prices were checked on August 12, 2026, using Cheddar’s official online pickup menu. Prices, products, deals and availability may change without notice. The tables below prioritize core menu products rather than every flavor, size, side substitution or customization.
Price disclaimer: Prices may vary between restaurants and ordering methods. Delivery prices may be higher than pickup or in-store prices where applicable. Sales tax, service fees, delivery charges and optional add-ons may not be included.
Cheddar’s Menu With Prices
Cheddar’s menu is divided into appetizers, salads and soup, weekday lunch specials, chicken, steaks and ribs, seafood, combinations, sandwiches and burgers, comfort food, sides, kids’ meals, desserts, drinks and family bundles. The official online ordering system specifically warns that pricing and availability may vary.
Appetizers
The appetizer menu includes shareable dips, fried starters, croissants and a customizable sampler. Current official menu pricing reviewed for this section is shown below.
| Menu Item | Description | Price | Calories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheddar’s Trio Sampler | Choice of three qualifying appetizers | $12.79 | Varies |
| Homemade Onion Rings | Hand-battered onion rings | $8.49 | 1,140 |
| Buffalo Beer-Battered Shrimp | Fried shrimp with Buffalo-style preparation | $9.79 | 810 |
| Chips & Homemade Queso | Tortilla chips, queso and salsa | Starting at $7.29 | 1,030 |
| Honey Butter Croissants | Extra croissants with honey butter | Starting at $1.99 | 440 |
| Cheddar’s Queso Fries | Fries with queso and bacon, served with ranch | $10.49 | 2,250 |
| Santa Fe Spinach Dip | Creamy spinach dip served with chips | $9.29 | 1,230 |
| Wisconsin Cheese Bites | Battered fried cheese bites with ranch | $8.79 | 1,200 |
The calorie total for the Trio Sampler depends on the three appetizers selected. Sauces and optional additions can also change the final calorie count.
Salads & Soup
Salad calories can increase substantially once dressing is added. For example, the official nutrition guide lists honey mustard separately from the salad itself.
| Menu Item | Price | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| Crispy Chicken Tender Salad | Starting at $12.79 | 750 before listed dressing |
| Grilled Chicken Pecan Salad | Starting at $13.49 | 640 before listed dressing |
| Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad | Starting at $10.49 | 700 |
| Side House Salad | $3.99 | 140 before dressing |
| Side Caesar Salad | $3.99 | 290 |
| Baked Potato Soup | Starting at $4.29 | 330 cup / 570 bowl |
The latest nutrition guide lists honey mustard dressing at 370 calories for the larger salad serving, so comparing only the base salad calorie number can understate the calories of the complete order.
Weekday Lunch Specials
Cheddar’s currently offers weekday lunch pricing Monday through Friday from opening until 3 p.m. The main website advertises lunch specials starting at $8.79. Availability can vary.
| Lunch Item | Price | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| Veggie Philly | $8.79 | 610 |
| Weekday Lunch Special: Classic Cheeseburger* | Starting at $8.79 | 830 |
| Classic Chicken Sandwich | $8.79 | 970 |
| Fish and Chips | $9.99 | 680 |
| Cajun Chicken Bowl | $9.99 | 580 |
| Weekday Lunch Special: Homemade Chicken Pot Pie | $9.99 | 940, plus salad |
| Philly Cheesesteak | $10.99 | 960 |
| Grilled White Fish | $10.99 | 340–350 |
These lunch specials are particularly important for price-conscious customers because several full-size lunch choices remain below the regular dinner price of comparable entrées.
Chicken
Cheddar’s chicken category includes grilled, fried and hand-breaded preparations. Several entrées include sides, so side selections can add calories beyond the entrée value shown.
| Menu Item | Price | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| Dijon Chicken & Mushrooms | $15.99 | 1,090 |
| Key West Chicken & Shrimp | $15.29 | 570 |
| RCR Special: Chicken Tender Platter | $12.99 | 1,050 standard preparation |
| Country Fried Chicken | Starting at $14.29 | 610 single portion before sides |
| Homemade Chicken Pot Pie | $11.99 | 940, plus salad |
Chicken Tender Platter calories vary when a different preparation or sauce is selected. The current nutrition guide lists Classic, Buffalo and Honey Hot tender preparations separately.
Steaks & Ribs
Steak and rib entrées are among the higher-priced individual entrées on the menu, although the starting Top Sirloin remains below the price of the 14-ounce ribeye.
| Menu Item | Price | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| Top Sirloin Steak* | Starting at $14.49 | 250 for 6 oz. |
| 14 oz. Ribeye Steak* | $24.49 | 890 |
| Baby Back Ribs | Starting at $16.99 | 810 half rack |
| Country Fried Steak | $15.29 | 1,030 |
The official nutrition guide lists a 6-ounce Top Sirloin at 250 calories and an 8-ounce portion at 330 calories before side choices. A full rack of ribs is substantially higher in calories than a half rack.
Seafood
Seafood options range from grilled fish to fried shrimp and fish platters. Grilled preparation can produce a substantially different nutrition profile from battered or Alfredo-based choices.
| Menu Item | Price | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| Bourbon-Glazed Salmon & Shrimp | Starting at $17.49 | Starting around 600 |
| Beer-Battered Fish & Shrimp Platter | $14.99 | 1,450 |
| Grilled Salmon* | Starting at $15.29 | Varies by preparation |
| Grilled White Fish | $14.49 | 490–510 before sides |
Sauces, seasoning choices and sides can change the final nutrition values.
Sandwiches & Half-Pound Burgers
Most burgers and sandwiches include fries, which contribute meaningfully to the total calorie count.
| Menu Item | Price | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| Buffalo Chicken Wrapper | Starting at $13.29 | Varies by chicken preparation |
| Monte Cristo | $12.49 | 1,460 |
| Classic Cheeseburger* | Starting at $10.49 | Varies with cheese/customization |
| Smokehouse Burger* | $11.99 | 1,000 before listed fries |
The Monte Cristo combines smoked ham, turkey and two cheeses in a battered and fried sandwich served with raspberry preserves and fries. Its 1,460-calorie listed total makes it one of the more calorie-dense individual sandwiches reviewed.
Comfort Food
This section contains several of Cheddar’s traditional plated meals and pasta dishes.
| Menu Item | Price | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| Steak Tips* | $14.99 | 810 |
| Spasagna | $11.49 | 1,540 |
| New Orleans Pasta | $15.79 | 1,540 |
| Vegetable Plate | $10.99 | Depends on side selections |
| Homemade Chicken Pot Pie | $11.99 | 940, plus salad |
| Country Fried Steak | $15.29 | 1,030 |
| Homestyle Meatloaf | $14.49 | 620 before sides |
The Vegetable Plate is customizable, so a single final calorie total would be misleading. The nutrition profile depends entirely on the sides selected.
Homestyle Sides
Cheddar’s offers potatoes, vegetables, rice, fries, salads and other sides. Several entrées already include two side choices.
| Side | Price | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| Idaho Mashed Potatoes | $2.99 | 160 |
| Southern Green Beans | $2.99 | 60 |
| Fresh Steamed Broccoli | Around standard side pricing where offered | 100 |
| Broccoli Cheese Casserole | Around standard side pricing where offered | 220 |
Southern Green Beans are officially identified as being prepared using pork, which is important for customers avoiding pork even though the dish is vegetable-based.
Kids’ Menu
Cheddar’s has a dedicated kids’ menu with chicken, burgers, pasta, shrimp and grilled cheese.
| Kids’ Meal | Price | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| Chicken Tenders | $6.99 | 630 |
| Junior Burger | Starting at $6.99 | 450 |
| Grilled Chicken | Starting at $6.99 | 290 |
| Grilled Cheese | $5.99 | 420 |
| Grilled Chicken Alfredo | $6.99 | 870 |
| Fried Shrimp | $6.99 | 410 |
| Penne Pasta | Starting at $5.99 | Up to 700 depending on preparation |
Kids’ meal calories can change with the selected side, drink or pasta preparation.
Desserts
Current dessert pricing includes several shareable, calorie-dense options.
| Dessert | Price | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| Fried Apple Pie | $6.79 | 1,080 |
| Carrot Cake | $7.49 | 1,100 |
| Classic Cheesecake | $6.79 | 760 |
| Cheddar’s Legendary Monster Cookie | Price varies on live menu | 1,390 |
The Fried Apple Pie is also being promoted by Cheddar’s as a newer dessert offering. The promotional page advertises a starting price that may differ from the pickup price displayed on an individual restaurant’s live menu.
Teas, Lemonades & Soft Drinks
Cheddar’s offers Coca-Cola soft drinks as well as fresh-brewed teas and flavored lemonades. Standard fountain drinks currently start around $2.99 on the official menu.
| Drink | Price |
|---|---|
| Fresh-Brewed Iced Tea | Starting at $2.99 |
| Hand-Crafted Lemonade | Starting at $2.99 |
| Soft Drinks | $2.99 |
| Gallon Iced Tea | Starting at $5.79 |
| Gallon Lemonade | Price varies |
Alcoholic cocktails, beer and wine are also offered where permitted and available, but selection and pricing can vary enough that checking the live drink menu before ordering is more useful than treating one restaurant’s beverage price as nationwide pricing.
Family Bundles
Family Bundles are official To Go options built for sharing. The bundle pages show combinations of proteins, family-sized sides and Honey Butter Croissants.
| Family Bundle | Price | Base Listed Calories |
|---|---|---|
| Chicken Tender Bundle | $30.99 | 2,590 |
| House-Smoked Baby Back Ribs Bundle | $50.99 | 3,490 |
| Grilled Salmon* Bundle | $41.99 | 2,080 |
| Salmon* & Tenders Bundle | $39.99 | 2,900 |
| Baby Back Ribs & Tenders Bundle | $43.99 | 3,570 |
Bundle calories can rise significantly after family side selections are included, so the standard product calorie figure should not automatically be treated as the calorie total for every customized bundle.
Signature and Notable Menu Items
Cheddar’s official website highlights several dishes rather than relying on an unsupported “most popular” ranking. Current homepage highlights include Santa Fe Spinach Dip, Homemade Chicken Pot Pie, Chicken Tenders, Country Fried Steak, Honey Butter Croissants, Grilled Salmon and Country Fried Chicken.
Homemade Chicken Pot Pie — $11.99: The pot pie combines chicken and vegetables in a scratch-made cream sauce beneath a flaky crust and comes with a house salad. The standard pot pie itself is listed at 940 calories.
Honey Butter Croissants — starting at $1.99 for an additional order: Cheddar’s also provides a complimentary croissant with qualifying meals, although the official promotion notes that exclusions apply at certain franchise restaurants.
Monte Cristo — $12.49: This fried sandwich combines ham, turkey and two cheeses and is paired with raspberry preserves and fries. Its listed calorie total is 1,460.
Chicken Tender Platter — $12.99: Hand-breaded tenders can be ordered in different sauce preparations. Because the preparation affects calories, customers tracking nutrition should check the specific version selected.
Best-Value Orders
The recommendations below are editorial judgments based on the verified prices reviewed on August 12, 2026. They should not be interpreted as guaranteed values at every restaurant.
Best weekday lunch value: Classic Cheeseburger special — starting at $8.79. Cheddar’s specifically describes its weekday lunch cheeseburger as the same portion offered at a reduced lunchtime price. It is available Monday through Friday until 3 p.m.
Lowest-priced verified lunch entrées reviewed: Veggie Philly and Classic Cheeseburger — $8.79. These provide full lunch orders at the lowest entrée price found among the current weekday specials reviewed.
Lower-priced regular comfort entrée: Homemade Chicken Pot Pie — $11.99. Compared with many chicken, seafood and steak entrées priced in the mid-teens or higher, the pot pie remains one of the less expensive verified regular entrées in this review.
Lowest-priced family bundle reviewed: Chicken Tender Bundle — $30.99. Among the five current family bundles checked, the tender bundle carries the lowest base price.
New and Limited-Time Items
Cheddar’s current features page identifies Steak Tips as a limited-time menu item. The promotional page advertises them starting at $13.99, while the live menu price reviewed was $14.99, demonstrating why promotional “starting at” prices and restaurant-specific pickup pricing can differ. No nationwide end date is published on the promotion page.
Availability may differ, and a limited-time product can be removed without a published nationwide closing date.
Deals, Specials and eClub Offers
The clearest ongoing value offer is the Weekday Lunch Specials, which start at $8.79 Monday through Friday until 3 p.m.
Cheddar’s also operates an eClub rather than a traditional points-based rewards program on the pages reviewed. New eClub members are currently offered free Chips & Homemade Queso for signing up. The official FAQ also says enrolled members receive a complimentary dessert offer for their birthday and half-birthday. Terms and availability can apply.
Cheddar’s FAQ describes its approach to happy hour as offering its regular value throughout the day rather than restricting it to a traditional short happy-hour period.
Calories and Nutrition
Cheddar’s current Food & Beverage Nutrition Guide is effective July 6, 2026 and provides calories, fat, saturated fat, cholesterol, protein, sodium, carbohydrates, fiber and sugar for menu items. The restaurant notes that recipes and handcrafted preparation can cause some variation between published figures and food actually served.
Examples of comparatively lighter base entrées among the products reviewed include a 6-ounce Top Sirloin at 250 calories, grilled white fish around 490–510 calories, and Key West Chicken & Shrimp at 570 calories before any additional side calories that are not included.
At the other end, several dishes are much more calorie-dense. The nutrition guide lists Spasagna at 1,540 calories, New Orleans Pasta at 1,540, Monte Cristo at 1,460, and Cheddar’s Queso Fries at 2,250. These figures are useful for comparison, but sauces, sides, dressings and customizations can alter the final meal total.
Allergen and Dietary Information
Cheddar’s publishes a dedicated Food Allergen Guide. The current document reviewed is effective May 4, 2026 and tracks common allergens including peanuts, tree nuts, soy, eggs, dairy, wheat, fish, molluscan shellfish, crustacean shellfish and sesame, along with gluten and preparation information.
Cheddar’s specifically warns that its kitchens use shared cooking and preparation areas. Items prepared on grills or in fryers present additional cross-contact risk, so the restaurant does not guarantee that any menu item is completely free of allergens. Customers with serious allergies should consult the latest allergen guide and discuss their requirements directly with restaurant staff before ordering.
Gluten-Sensitive Options
Cheddar’s publishes a dedicated Gluten Sensitive menu. The restaurant explains that these dishes are modified to be made without gluten-containing ingredients, but its kitchens are not gluten-free and cross-contact remains possible. Therefore, Cheddar’s does not represent these meals as guaranteed gluten-free.
Vegetarian and Vegan Choices
The weekday Veggie Philly is specifically described by Cheddar’s as vegetarian and includes sautéed mushrooms, onions and peppers with American cheese on a hoagie roll. It is available during weekday lunch hours.
No verified nationwide vegan menu designation was found in the official sources reviewed. Customers following a strict vegan diet should therefore avoid assuming that a vegetable-based item is vegan based only on its name.
How to Order Cheddar’s
Customers can order To Go through Cheddar’s official website or mobile app. The app also supports reordering previous meals, viewing restaurant information and joining the waitlist.
Direct delivery is also available at participating restaurants. Cheddar’s currently states that it does not increase the underlying menu-item price for its direct delivery offering, although delivery and service fees still apply and delivery availability varies.
Because third-party delivery platforms can apply their own fees or pricing policies, customers comparing costs should review the complete checkout total rather than menu-item price alone.
Restaurant Hours
Cheddar’s does not publish one nationwide daily opening and closing schedule. Its official FAQ states that hours vary by restaurant, so customers should use the official website or app to verify the current schedule before visiting.
The restaurant also states that it is closed on Thanksgiving and Christmas Day and operates special hours on Christmas Eve. Holiday schedules should still be checked before visiting because individual operating details can change.
Does the Menu Cost the Same at Every Restaurant?
No. Cheddar’s official ordering system explicitly states that pricing and availability may vary. Differences can result from restaurant operating costs, restaurant format, optional upgrades, add-ons, taxes, promotions and the ordering method used.
This is why the prices in this guide should be treated as a verified snapshot rather than fixed nationwide prices. Check the official live menu immediately before ordering when the exact final cost matters.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cheapest meal on Cheddar’s menu?
Among the current complete meals reviewed, weekday lunch options provide some of the lowest prices. The Veggie Philly and Weekday Lunch Classic Cheeseburger start at $8.79 during qualifying weekday lunch hours. Pricing and availability can vary.
What is Cheddar’s known for?
Cheddar’s official site prominently highlights its Honey Butter Croissants, Chicken Tenders, Homemade Chicken Pot Pie, Country Fried Steak, Santa Fe Spinach Dip, Grilled Salmon and Country Fried Chicken.
Does Cheddar’s have lunch specials?
Yes. Current weekday lunch specials are offered Monday through Friday until 3 p.m., with qualifying meals starting at $8.79.
Does Cheddar’s have a kids’ menu?
Yes. Verified kids’ choices include Chicken Tenders, Junior Burger, Grilled Chicken, Grilled Cheese, Grilled Chicken Alfredo, Fried Shrimp and Penne Pasta, with reviewed starting prices from $5.99.
Does Cheddar’s have gluten-free food?
Cheddar’s uses the term gluten-sensitive, not a blanket gluten-free guarantee. Its kitchens are not gluten-free, and the restaurant warns that cross-contact with gluten-containing foods is possible.
Does Cheddar’s offer vegetarian options?
Yes. One officially described vegetarian option is the weekday Veggie Philly. Customers with stricter dietary requirements should still verify ingredients and preparation because not every vegetable-based menu item is necessarily vegetarian.
Does Cheddar’s have family meals?
Yes. Cheddar’s offers To Go Family Bundles featuring Chicken Tenders, Baby Back Ribs, Grilled Salmon and combination bundles. The lowest-priced family bundle reviewed was the Chicken Tender Bundle at $30.99.
Does Cheddar’s offer delivery?
Yes, at participating restaurants. Cheddar’s says its direct delivery menu maintains the same menu-item pricing, although delivery and service fees apply. Availability varies.
Does Cheddar’s have a rewards program?
The official pages reviewed promote the Cheddar’s eClub rather than a traditional points program. Members receive special offers, including a current sign-up offer for Chips & Homemade Queso and birthday-related dessert offers.
How can I find the latest Cheddar’s prices?
Use the official online ordering menu or Cheddar’s mobile app and select the restaurant where you plan to order. The ordering system displays the applicable menu, pricing and availability for that restaurant.
Final Thoughts
The Cheddar’s menu with prices centers on American comfort food at casual-dining prices, with notable choices including chicken tenders, Homemade Chicken Pot Pie, ribs, steaks, seafood, burgers, Honey Butter Croissants and family bundles. The weekday lunch menu provides particularly strong verified value, with several meals starting at $8.79.
For groups, the Chicken Tender Bundle was the lowest-priced family bundle reviewed at $30.99. Because restaurant pricing, promotions and product availability can change, checking the official live menu before placing an order remains the best way to confirm the final price.
