Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen Menu Prices (2026)
Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen prices at a glance
| Honey Butter Croissants | $1.99 |
|---|---|
| No. 8 Special Chicken Tender Platter | $13.29 |
| Monte Cristo | $11.79 |
| Santa Fe Spinach Dip | $9.29 |
| Country Fried Steak | $13.79 |
| Homemade Chicken Pot Pie | $12.49 |
Cheapest main item: Baked Potato Soup $3.99 All 89 prices ↓
Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen is the value end of casual dining. The Texas-born chain, owned by Olive Garden's parent Darden since 2017, is known for Honey Butter Croissants and hand-battered chicken tenders, and most of its entrées, sides included, come in between about $13 and $17. A cheeseburger with fries is about $9.49.
The cheapest way to eat here is the weekday lunch menu, where a burger, a chicken sandwich or a pot pie runs about $8.59 to $9.99. Sides are about $2.79 each, cocktails start under $5, and the family bundles feed four from about $31.49 — under $8 a person.
How to Save Money at 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.
- Kids' meals run about $4.99 to $5.99, among the lowest in casual dining.
- Drinks are cheap by casual-dining standards: iced tea or lemonade is about $2.99 and a Classic Margarita about $4.99.
Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen Menu — Frequently Asked Questions
How much are Cheddar's Honey Butter Croissants?
About $1.99 an order. They are on the appetizer list and are ordered separately at most locations.
How much is the chicken tender platter at Cheddar's?
The No. 8 Special Chicken Tender Platter is about $13.29 with two sides. The Chicken Tender Basket appetizer is about $14.39, and the Chicken Tender Bundle for a family is about $31.49.
What is the cheapest meal at Cheddar's?
On weekdays, the lunch menu: a cheeseburger, chicken sandwich or Veggie Philly for about $8.59. At dinner, the Vegetable Plate (four sides) at about $10.49 and the Classic Cheeseburger at about $9.49 are the lowest-priced plates. Kids' meals start at about $4.99.
How much is a steak at Cheddar's?
A 6 oz. Top Sirloin is about $14.49 and an 8 oz. about $16.49, both with two sides. The 14 oz. Ribeye is about $22.29 and the Texas T-Bone about $21.99.
Does Cheddar's have family meals?
Yes. Family bundles feed about four people, from about $31.49 for chicken tenders to about $50.49 for baby back ribs, with sides included.
How much is the Monte Cristo at Cheddar's?
About $11.79 with fries. It is a fried ham, turkey and cheese sandwich dusted with powdered sugar and served with raspberry preserves.
How much is a Santa Fe Spinach Dip at Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen?
A Santa Fe Spinach Dip costs about $9.29 at Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen in 2026, based on national average menu prices. Franchise owners set their own prices, so expect to pay a little more at airport, city-centre and highway locations.
How much is a Country Fried Steak at Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen?
A Country Fried Steak costs about $13.79 at Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen in 2026, based on national average menu prices. Entrées come with two sides. Franchise owners set their own prices, so expect to pay a little more at airport, city-centre and highway locations.
How much is a Homemade Chicken Pot Pie at Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen?
A Homemade Chicken Pot Pie costs about $12.49 at Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen in 2026, based on national average menu prices. Entrées come with two sides. Franchise owners set their own prices, so expect to pay a little more at airport, city-centre and highway locations.
Does Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen have a Veterans Day deal?
Yes, last year. On Veterans Day 2025: Free appetizer or dessert. Veterans and active-duty military. Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen had not announced its 2026 offer as of October 18, 2026; Veterans Day 2026 is Wednesday, November 11.
Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen Price Comparisons
Matched item by item against the chains Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen is most often weighed up against — same burger, same fries, same drink, side by side: