Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen Appetizers Prices (2026)

Updated October 22, 2026 10 items priced Full Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen menu

The Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen appetizers menu runs from $1.99 to $14.39 in 2026, averaging $9.44 across 10 priced items. Every item is listed below with its current price.

CheapestHoney Butter Croissants — $1.99

Most expensiveChicken Tender Basket — $14.39

Average price$9.44

Items priced10

Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen Appetizers Menu Prices

Item	Price
Honey Butter CroissantsWarm croissants brushed with honey butter.	$1.99
Chips & Homemade Queso	$6.79
Homemade Onion Rings	$7.99
Wisconsin Cheese Bites	$8.49
Santa Fe Spinach DipSpinach, artichoke and cheese dip with tortilla chips, salsa and sour cream.	$9.29
Buffalo Beer-Battered Shrimp	$9.29
Cheddar's Cheese Fries	$9.99
Cheddar's Trio Sampler	$12.99
Loaded Nacho Dip	$13.19
Chicken Tender Basket	$14.39

Where the value is

Ordered by price, the Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen appetizers menu splits cleanly. These three are the cheapest way onto the menu:

Honey Butter Croissants — $1.99. Warm croissants brushed with honey butter.
Chips & Homemade Queso — $6.79
Homemade Onion Rings — $7.99

And these carry the highest prices in the section, usually because they are sized to share or bundled with sides:

Chicken Tender Basket — $14.39
Loaded Nacho Dip — $13.19
Cheddar's Trio Sampler — $12.99

The spread between the two ends is $12.40, so what you order inside this one section matters more than which chain you walk into.

How Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen Appetizers Prices Compare

Average price of a comparable appetizers item at the chains we track, cheapest first:

Restaurant	Section	Average
Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen	Appetizers	$9.44
Red Robin	Appetizers	$11.37
Red Lobster	Appetizers & Soups	$11.68
LongHorn Steakhouse	Appetizers	$11.99
Chili's Grill & Bar	Appetizers	$12.20
Olive Garden	Appetizers	$12.85
Applebee's	Appetizers	$14.13
BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse	Appetizers	$15.99
Famous Dave's	Appetizers	$16.20

Averages compare like with like only up to a point — chains portion differently, and a cheaper average can simply mean smaller servings. Use the full menus for the detail.

Saving Money on Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen Appetizers

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.

About these prices: menu prices are set by individual franchise owners and change without notice. The figures on this page are researched estimates for 2026 and are provided for reference only. Confirm the current price with the restaurant before ordering. Menu Price Book is not affiliated with this chain.

Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen Appetizers Prices — FAQ

How much is the cheapest item on the Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen appetizers menu?

Honey Butter Croissants is the cheapest appetizers item at Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen, at about $1.99 in 2026. The next cheapest options are Chips & Homemade Queso ($6.79) and Homemade Onion Rings ($7.99).

What is the average Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen appetizers price in 2026?

Across the 10 priced appetizers items we track, the average is $9.44 and the midpoint is $9.29. Prices run from $1.99 for Honey Butter Croissants up to $14.39 for Chicken Tender Basket.

Is Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen appetizers expensive compared with other chains?

No — at an average of $9.44, Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen is the cheapest of the 9 comparable chains we track for appetizers.

Do Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen appetizers prices vary by location?

Yes. Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen franchisees set their own prices, so the same item can differ by a dollar or more between neighbouring towns, and airport, stadium and highway locations run higher still. The figures here are the prices that appear most often across U.S. markets.