Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen vs Texas Roadhouse: Menu Prices Compared (2026)
The short answer
Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen is the cheaper of the two. Of the 6 directly comparable items we could match across both menus, Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen is cheaper on 6 of them, by an average of $2.70 per item.
Deals Worth Knowing at Both
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.
Texas Roadhouse
- Early Dine takes about $5 off a 6 oz sirloin dinner and runs until 6:00 PM on weekdays — the single largest discount at any casual-dining chain.
- Unlimited peanuts and fresh-baked rolls with cinnamon butter come free with every meal and arrive before you order.
- Every entree includes two sides, so the menu price is closer to a complete meal than at Applebee's or Chili's where sides are often extra.
Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen vs Texas Roadhouse — FAQ
Is Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen cheaper than Texas Roadhouse in 2026?
Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen is cheaper on most matched items — 6 of 6. Across the whole menu Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen is the lower-priced of the two, at $10.99 for a typical item against $12.99 at Texas Roadhouse.
What is the price difference between Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen and Texas Roadhouse?
On matched items the average difference is $2.70, or about 18% overall. Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen averages $12.29 across 89 priced items; Texas Roadhouse averages $14.99 across 47.
Which has the cheaper entry price, Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen or Texas Roadhouse?
Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen starts at $1.99 (Honey Butter Croissants) and Texas Roadhouse at $3.49 (Soft Drink (free refills)).
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.