Cheddars
Cheddar’s Scratch Kitchen is a popular American casual dining restaurant chain known for serving made-from-scratch meals at affordable prices. Founded in 1979 in Arlington, Texas, the restaurant prepares many of its dishes fresh daily, including hand-breaded chicken tenders, burgers, steaks, salads, and its famous Honey Butter Croissants.
Today, Cheddar’s Scratch Kitchen operates more than 180 restaurants across the United States and is owned by Darden Restaurants, one of the largest full-service restaurant companies. The brand focuses on generous portions, homemade recipes, and a comfortable family-friendly atmosphere.
What Cheddar’s Scratch Kitchen Is Famous For
- Honey Butter Croissants
- Chicken Tender Platter
- Homemade Chicken Pot Pie
- Baby Back Ribs
- Top Sirloin Steak
- Grilled Salmon
- Monte Cristo Sandwich
- Handcrafted Margaritas and Fresh Lemonades
Why People Like Cheddar’s Scratch Kitchen
- Scratch-made meals prepared fresh daily
- Large portions at reasonable prices
- Wide selection of American comfort food
- Family-friendly dining experience
- Homemade sides, soups, and desserts
- Relaxed atmosphere with full bar service
Monday to Sunday Operating Hours
(Note: Hours can vary slightly depending on individual locations, but typical standard hours across most U.S. branches are as follows):
| Day | Operating Hours |
| Monday | 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Tuesday | 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Thursday | 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Friday | 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Saturday | 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Sunday | 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
Head Office & Contact Details
Head Office Address (Parent Company – Darden Restaurants):4000 Darden Center Drive, Orlando, FL 32837, USA(Mailing Address: PO Box 695011, Orlando, FL 32869-5011)
Head Office Phone Number:+1 (407) 245-4000
Guest Relations / Customer Phone Numbers:
Gift Card Services / Customer Care: +1 (800) 443-4208
Gift Card Support / Balance Inquiries: +1 (888) 642-7336 or +1 (877) 500-9706
Head Office / Customer Support Email:
Gift Card Services Support: giftcardservices@gift.cheddars.com
General Guest Relations Contact: Available via the online submission form at Cheddar’s Contact Us.
Social Profile Links
- Facebook: facebook.com/CheddarsScratchKitchen
- Instagram: instagram.com/cheddarskitchen
- X (Twitter): x.com/cheddarskitchen
Location of Restaurants Across U.S. Cities
Cheddar’s operates over 180+ locations across 28 U.S. states. Key cities with Cheddar’s locations include:
- Texas: Arlington, Fort Worth, Irving, Grand Prairie, Sugar Land, Laredo, Lubbock, Temple
- Florida: Orlando, Gainesville, Kissimmee, Lakeland, Lutz/Wesley Chapel, Miami, Ocala
- Tennessee: Pigeon Forge, Knoxville, Clarksville, Johnson City, Kingsport, Cleveland, Hendersonville, Smyrna
- Kentucky: Louisville, Elizabethtown
- Indiana: Fort Wayne, Evansville, Clarksville
- Missouri: Branson, Columbia
- Delaware: Newark (Christiana), Camden
- Virginia: Fredericksburg, Bristol
- Arkansas: Fort Smith, Searcy