Cheddar's Menu Prices 2026
Quick answer
Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen is a budget-friendly sit-down chain where most entrees cost about $12 to $17, and the menu runs from roughly $1.99 to $50.49 for a family bundle. The Homemade Chicken Pot Pie is typically about $12.49, the Country Fried Steak about $13.79 and weekday lunch plates start around $8.59.
Cheddar's quick facts
| Founded | 1979, Arlington, Texas |
|---|---|
| Founders | Doug Rogers and Aubrey Good |
| Headquarters | Orlando, Florida (Darden Restaurants) |
| Parent company | Darden Restaurants (since April 2017) |
| U.S. locations | 187 (Darden 10-K, May 31, 2026) |
| Countries | 1 (United States) |
| Known for | Free honey butter croissants and low-priced scratch comfort food |
| Estimated price range | $2.79–$50.49 (est.) |
| Menu items listed | 72 |
| Menu last checked | October 2026 |
About the Cheddar's menu
Cheddar's started in Arlington, Texas, in 1979 and is now part of Darden Restaurants, the company behind Olive Garden. It is a full-service restaurant with big portions of American comfort food: chicken tenders, country fried steak, pot pie, ribs, steaks and pasta. Every visit starts with a warm honey butter croissant, and entree prices are modest for a sit-down restaurant, so weekend waits can stretch in the Texas, Southern and Midwest towns where Cheddar's is common.
The prices below are estimated typical U.S. prices and can vary by restaurant and state. We compared the spreadsheet with Cheddar's nutrition and allergen guides dated August 31, 2026, and flagged items that no longer appear or whose calories have changed. Calories mentioned in our text match that current guide. Limited-time items and bundle deals change through the year, so check the app or ask your server for the exact price at your restaurant.
Best value at Cheddar's
- Lunch Cheeseburger$8.59 est. · 830 calAt about $8.59 with fries, it is one of the lowest-priced full meals on the menu.
- 6 oz. Top Sirloin$14.49 est. · 250 calA steak dinner for about $14.49 is hard to match at sit-down chains, and the steak itself is 250 calories.
- Homemade Chicken Pot Pie$12.49 est. · 940 calAbout $12.49 for a hearty, scratch-made entree that many diners take half of home.
- Chicken Tender Bundle$31.49 est. · 2,590 calAt about $31.49 for tenders, two family sides and six croissants, it feeds a family of four for under $8 a person.
What people order most at Cheddar's
- Honey Butter CroissantsThe warm, glazed croissants are the chain's calling card, and one comes free with every visit or to-go order.
- Homemade Chicken Pot Pie$12.49 est. · 940 calCheddar's lists its pot pie among the popular items on its website, a flaky crust over chicken and vegetables at about $12.49.
- Monte Cristo$11.79 est. · 1,460 calThe battered ham, turkey and cheese sandwich with raspberry preserves is one of the chain's most talked-about plates.
- House-Smoked Baby Back Ribs$16.79 est. · 1,630 calRibs are another item Cheddar's highlights as popular, and they anchor two of the family bundles.
Cheddar's nutrition and menu highlights
Calories and protein on this page come only from Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen's official nutrition information; the lowest-calorie pick leaves out drinks, sauces and add-ons. Items without an official figure show a dash. Where the official guide names an item a little differently, the note says which item the figures are for.
Allergens at Cheddar's
Cheddar's posts a nutrition guide and a separate allergen guide PDF on cheddars.com/nutritional-info, both effective August 31, 2026. The allergen guide covers peanuts, tree nuts, soy, eggs, dairy, wheat, fish, shellfish, gluten and sesame and marks grilled and fried items. Kitchens share prep areas, so Cheddar's cannot guarantee any dish is allergen-free.
Cheddar's hours
- Typical hours
- Most restaurants open around 11 a.m. (some at 10:30 a.m. on Sunday) and close about 10 p.m., or 11 p.m. on Friday and Saturday.
- Breakfast hours
- Not served
- Holiday hours
- Cheddar's says it is open every day except Thanksgiving and Christmas Day, with special hours on Christmas Eve; check your restaurant on cheddars.com for exact times.
Ordering and rewards
- Official app
- Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen app
- Rewards program
- Cheddar's eClub: free to join by email, with free chips and homemade queso at sign-up, a birthday dessert and a half-birthday offer; it is not a points program.
- Delivery
- Delivery is offered at participating restaurants through cheddars.com and the app with delivery and service fees, and online to-go orders with curbside pickup are widely available.
Cheddar's ordering tips
- Join the waitlist in the app before you leave home; dinner waits on Friday and Saturday can be long.
- Sign up for the eClub before your visit to get the free chips and queso offer.
- Ask for extra croissants to go; one comes free with each visit or to-go order and extras cost about $1.99.
- Order a combo platter if you want leftovers; portions are large enough for two meals.
- Check the specials page for limited-time to-go deals like the $24.99 tender bundle.
Cheddar's menu questions
Does Cheddar's have a lunch menu?
Yes. Cheddar's offers a lunch menu with lower-priced plates such as a cheeseburger, chicken sandwich and veggie Philly for about $8.59, and fish and chips or a Cajun chicken bowl for about $9.99. Lunch hours vary by restaurant, so check with your local Cheddar's before you go.
Are Cheddar's honey butter croissants free?
Cheddar's says every visit or to-go order includes a free honey butter croissant, though Colorado franchise restaurants are excluded. Extra orders typically cost about $1.99. According to Cheddar's nutrition guide, an order of two croissants has 440 calories, so they add up quickly before the meal arrives.
Is Cheddar's open on Thanksgiving and Christmas?
No. Cheddar's says its restaurants are open every day of the year except Thanksgiving and Christmas Day. Christmas Eve has special hours that vary by location. For other holidays, use the restaurant finder on cheddars.com or call your local Cheddar's to confirm opening and closing times.
What are the healthiest options at Cheddar's?
Cheddar's nutrition guide lists the 6 oz. Top Sirloin at 250 calories and the 5 oz. Grilled Salmon at 440 calories, before sides. Lemon pepper grilled white fish is 490 calories, and Southern green beans are a 60-calorie side. Fried platters, Alfredo pastas and the Hot Fudge Cake Sundae run far higher.
Does Cheddar's have a rewards program?
Cheddar's uses an email club called the eClub rather than a points program. Joining is free and gets you free chips and homemade queso, member-only offers, a birthday dessert and a half-birthday treat. You can sign up on cheddars.com, and the Cheddar's app handles ordering and waitlist check-in.
How much is a Cheddar's family bundle?
Cheddar's family bundles typically cost about $31.49 for the Chicken Tender Bundle and up to about $50.49 for the House-Smoked Baby Back Ribs Bundle. Each comes with six honey butter croissants and two family-size sides and is sold for takeout or delivery. Prices vary by restaurant.
How Cheddar's compares
Sources
Price note: Prices are estimated typical U.S. prices (October 2026) and vary by location. Official prices, where shown, are labeled with where they came from.
- Cheddar's Food & Beverage Nutrition Guide (effective Aug. 31, 2026) — used for current menu items, calories, lunch section, family bundle contents
- Cheddar's Food Allergen Guide (effective Aug. 31, 2026) — used for allergens tracked and cross-contact statement
- Cheddar's nutritional info page — used for location of guides, guest relations contact
- Cheddar's FAQs — used for holiday closures, waitlist, eClub perks, gluten-sensitive menus
- Cheddar's Our Story — used for founding year, founders, first location, name history, size
- Cheddar's free croissants page — used for free croissant per visit, eClub sign-up offer
- Cheddar's specials — used for tender bundle deal, fried apple pie, delivery fees
- Darden Restaurants Form 10-K, fiscal 2026 — used for restaurant count at May 31, 2026, ownership
- Wikipedia: Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen — used for headquarters, acquisition date
- Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen app (App Store) — used for app name and features
- TravelOK listing: Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen, Norman, OK — used for sample restaurant hours
- Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen official nutrition information — used for calories and protein (official figures only)
- Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen official price reference — used for official price check