Black Bear Diner vs Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen: Menu Prices Compared (2026)
The short answer
Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen is the cheaper of the two. Of the 4 directly comparable items we could match across both menus, Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen is cheaper on 3 of them, by an average of $3.75 per item.
Deals Worth Knowing at Both
Black Bear Diner
- Bigfoot-size plates are easily enough for two; sharing one $19.99 Bigfoot Chicken Fried Steak & Eggs costs far less than two breakfasts.
- The senior menu brings the pot roast dinner down from $18.49 to about $13.99 and a country breakfast to about $10.99.
- A whole pie to go at about $24.99 is cheaper than four slices in the restaurant ($27.96) and serves eight.
Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen
- The weekday lunch menu is the cheapest way in: a cheeseburger, a chicken sandwich or a Veggie Philly is about $8.59, against $9.49 to $10.99 for the regular versions.
- The Vegetable Plate — any four sides for about $10.49 — is the lowest-priced full plate on the dinner menu.
- Family bundles feed about four: the Chicken Tender Bundle at about $31.49 works out under $8 a person, and a gallon of iced tea is about $5.79.
Black Bear Diner vs Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen — FAQ
Is Black Bear Diner cheaper than Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen in 2026?
Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen is cheaper on most matched items — 3 of 4. Across the whole menu Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen is the lower-priced of the two, at $10.99 for a typical item against $13.99 at Black Bear Diner.
What is the price difference between Black Bear Diner and Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen?
On matched items the average difference is $3.75, or about 7% overall. Black Bear Diner averages $13.22 across 39 priced items; Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen averages $12.29 across 89.
Which has the cheaper entry price, Black Bear Diner or Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen?
Black Bear Diner starts at $3.99 (Hash Browns) and Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen at $1.99 (Honey Butter Croissants).
Are these prices the same at every location?
No. Both chains let franchise owners set prices, so figures move by a dollar or more between markets and run highest at airport, stadium and highway locations. Treat these as the typical U.S. price, not a quote.