We came to Cheddar's on a busy Sunday after church with a group of five and were seated right away even though the parking lot looked full. The booths were roomy and the space felt cozy and classy. I loved the décor and that paddle fan with the attached paddles was so fun to watch. Anything with cheese, barbecue, or chicken tenders is on another level here. Portions are very shareable. Service was kind, but it looked like our server was handling everything without a busser, so dishes stayed on the table longer than expected. The food still came out in a good amount of time. We ordered the Trio Sampler with Santa Fe Spinach Dip, Chicken Tenders, and Cheese Bites. My dad has a friend in Vegas who literally asks him to bring the spinach dip back, so we had to try it. It lived up to the hype. Our whole group agreed the chicken tenders were the best we have had. Perfect crisp and juicy, and that is a big compliment coming from a group ranging from 30 to 75 years old. Baby Back Ribs were tender and easy to share. My husband and I split ours and still had leftovers. Carrot Cake was rich and delicious with cream cheese icing, caramel, toasted coconut, and candied pecans. It almost gave a cheesecake moment. Overall, we enjoyed our meal and would come back! read more

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Came with a friend to celebrate the weekend. I had a great time! Our server was Kieran. He was fantastic. Checked on us consistently and made stellar recommendations. My friend got the salmon and I got the fish and chips. Both were delicious and I believe the fish and chips were on the lunch special! I couldn't have been happier. Instead of chips I got corn which was yummy. We got shots of tequila which were around $6 each and the shots were huge! read more

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We stopped by here after seeing a movie nearby. The restaurant was still pretty busy for being after 9 PM. We were seated right away. The food was OK nothing special. The service was decent. The ambience was chill and laid-back. Overall, I wouldn't mind going back to try other items. read more

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Giving Cheddars four stars due to the amazing server we had. She was attentive and corrected any issues we had without us asking her to. However food was mediocre at best. I ordered the chicken strip salad and it was fine. My partner ordered the ribs and they forgot one of the sides so we had to remind them. The ribs were also mediocre. We ordered the cheese curds for an appetizer as well but our food came out first. The server informed us the kitchen forgot to make them so she comped them which was amazing. However, when we opened the to go container of cheese curds, you could see the grease soaked on them. I could only eat two before feeling unwell. I likely won't be back, but that server was awesome. read more

Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen - Comfort Food Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

Popped in here on a Friday night with the fam. We were seated immediately. Service was fast. We got the warm croissants to start (love the sweet sauce they put on it), a cup of potato bacon soup, and an order of the cheese curds. I ordered a chicken tender salad. We got a painkiller to drink that was good and strong (limited to 2 per customer), and ended with the carrot cake (loved the candied nuts that they put on the cake) read more

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One of our favorite restaurant in town. All the food that we order always flavorful & tasty. Fast & great service. read more

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We love coming to Cheddars! My rating would've been a 5 but we experienced a sour note due to the attitude of the girl at the check-in kiosk. She was very rude to my daughter as she arrived to join our group. But once we got beyond that, the service was fabulous and Leo was an excellent waiter. His great attitude helped us enjoy our dinner and let go of the rude start. We started with the famous cheddar rolls, of course. Along with a trio appetizer with spinach dip and chips, chicken strips, and the cheddar bites. Everyone had something they love, - sometimes two or three. ;). My husband and I both really enjoyed the White fish dinners. I had mine with a Caesar salad and green beans. My daughter and granddaughter both ordered the bourbon salmon and shrimp. My granddaughter had the sauce on the side, but she truly enjoyed it along with the steam broccoli and cut corn. My daughter also enjoyed her plate and said the sauce was wonderful. My Son-in-law ordered the chicken fried chicken with mashed potatoes and gravy. He loves that gravy. My grandson had the kids plate with a cheeseburger and fries, of course! Everyone enjoyed their meals, and Leo was very attentive to our needs (napkins, refills, sauces, etc.). And of course you can't go to Cheddars without stopping by the fish tank on the way out the door. Great place to take the family something for everyone as for Leo as your waiter he's fabulous They just need to work on customer service and politeness skills at the front of the house. read more

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I was in the mood for Ribs so my husband I decided to go to Cheddar's for dinner. We got seated right away and not long of a wait to get our order. Our waitress was very nice. I ordered the half rack ribs with baked potato and corn. My husband ordered the white fish, lightly fried, with cole slaw and corn. The food was good except my ribs were a little cold I did tell our waitress and she offered to bring me new ones, but I said no. I didn't want to wait. I still recommend Cheddar's read more

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We were seated over in the bar side right away. They have a beautiful large aquarium. Our waiter was friendly and answered our questions. I'm not sure why I couldn't substitute a side salad for the rice that came with many of their entrees, but I paid a few bucks and had one anyway. I ordered the chicken and shrimp, asking for that sauce and pineapple salsa on the side. I'm glad I did that as both were way spicier than I would've liked, plus they were quite sweet. My chicken was tender and flavorful on the inside, but rather dry and overcooked in the outside. The shrimp were small and somewhat overcooked as well. My dining companions all really enjoyed their meals, hence the 4-star rating. I've eaten here before and was satisfied, so maybe it was just the entree I chose this time. read more

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I was here with a large group a few Sundays back. I have to say that their reservation/call ahead process is not the best. For (1) I called before coming (on a Sunday around 12:30pm) stating I was doing a call ahead. The girl said OK, took my info, and right before hanging up the phone, added she'll see what seating looks like when we get there. That kind of alarmed me because we are a larger group so I am aware that it could be a longer wait and we didn't want to wait too long if it was going to be a longer while. That's why I called ahead to see what it looked like And if we could get our party of 10 in: So I asked her, what does the wait look like right now for 10 people? And she responded that she didn't know and would have to wait till we got there to see. I let her know we were only 15 minutes away and asked if the restaurant was busy right now, further asking if we were there at this moment, would we be able to sit down? She still seemed to struggle with her answer, which was frustrating. I was thinking that maybe they would not be too busy since they had only been open an hour or so and wanted to follow up on that thought, but she made it hard. Once arriving, she said that she could give us a proper quote once 50% of the party had arrived , which I thought again was frustrating. Just tell us an estimated time that it'll take to sit 10 people!!Anyway, we were all there fairly quickly and at once. She then walked away and said nothing. Watching her I saw that she went and started setting up a table, which was cool but still, I would've appreciated better communication. The meal was okay. The croissants are not what they used to be. And the New Orleans pasta described a super flavorful, was not. It was very one toned and not reminiscent of the vibrant flavors of New Orleans. If you ask me, it was also pretty clear that the sausage in there was actually cut up hotdogs. I have never tasted a sausage that tasted identical to hotdogs. I ordered the red beans and rice to try them out and they two were OK but I would not order them again. Pictured, were other meals at the table. I will say our server was kind and friendly. Though our food did take over 30 minutes (but I don't necessarily think it's crazy for a large party), my gripe is less about the time it took and more about the servers response. When someone at the table inquired on our food, she responded that our food was ready and was just had been sitting in the window already for 10 minutes. I thought this was a strange thing to say and when discussing it with someone else that heard the comment, they said that they heard differently. They heard her say that she just put in the food order 10 minutes ago. I honestly don't know which one is worse. They're both bad responses as we had ordered like I said over 30 minutes prior. Anyway, I believe the sums up our experience . I don't think I'll be returning to cheddars again. read more

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Had a great burger, fries and ice tea at Cheddar's for lunch. The service was fast snd friendly. Very nice decor and family feeling. read more

Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen - Cheese pastry. Very tasty - Comfort Food Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

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Food was good had great taste good size portions for the cost. Service was amazing our waitress was super friendly. Restaurant is clean well kept. read more

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Cheddars has got to have the best "Fish & Chips" around! I had that while my Wife had Ribs & Tenders. Both outstanding! I started w/APP Wisconsin chesse curds w/Dipping. Was good, but needed a little bit of better cheese (bland) and cooked a little more. The garden salads were perfect! Even served having a cold fork which it should be. Thanks for that! I elected to have the Beer battered fresh cut Onion Rings that also were cooked perfect! Of course you get a couple of glazed croissants always freshly done. My wife had a Long Island Ice Tea, I just had D. Coke. $71 check. Service was SPOT on! We'll be back!! read more

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Cheddar's is always delicious! We typically like the atmosphere in the bar area because of the TV's. In the regular dining area we like the booths and they have tables as well for large parties. This place is great for celebrating special events (birthdays, graduations, etc). The staff is always super friendly and helpful, from the host/hostess, to the wait staff. I usually enjoy getting the bourbon glazed salmon with shrimp and my husband gets the full rack of ribs. The chicken and salad options are really good too. All of these are great portions. They have a good variety of sides too! And you can't skip the bread!! read more

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It's been a long time since I've actually come to Cheddar's. I'm glad that I did. It's good to see that they still have some of my favorites. Once again. I got the red beans and rice this time. I opted for some grilled shrimp and the chicken strips along with steamed broccoli. A server was very friendly and attentive. got our food order quickly, and our food came out just as quick he even brought over croissants Nice and fresh and never once did we have to ask for a refill on our drinks as he paid so much attention that when he saw us getting low, he would bring us a fresh glass.. read more

Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen - Grilled shrimp, chicken strips, red beans, and rice and steamed broccoli - Comfort Food Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

Located right off Broadway in El Con Mall. There is ample parking, but the way it is set up, narrow stalls...park carefully. Dined in June 28, 2024 Ambiance-Nothing particularly standout. Clean. Sat at the bar. 3 stars Service-Bartender made me perfect bitters and soda, demontrated interest, made solid food recommendation. Well above average. 4 stars Food-Excellent! Had the New Orleans Pasta (penne/spicy cream sauce, chicken, shrimp, sausage) with a salad. Solid value. Great flavor, didn't leave hungry. Would go back! 4 stars. read more

Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen - Cajun pasta, salad - Comfort Food Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

Out running errands today and feeling a bit peckish, so I decided to get take away from Cheddars Scratch Kitchen. I ordered through the app paid and made my way to the curbside pickup. The Monte Cristo sandwich with raspberry jam and broccoli cheese casserole arrived with a smile and I was on my way. The Monte Cristo is a battered deep fried ham and turkey sandwich with a raspberry dipping sauce. The broccoli cheese casserole was very cheesy and mixed with rice. It was good but I think in my mind I was expecting just vegetables and cheese. Very good, inexpensive and easy. There are many lunch specials from $10-$15 that I will be trying. Nice job Cheddars! read more

Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen - Monte Cristo - Comfort Food Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

Every time I'm in town I make sure to eat at Cheddars! The service is ALWAYS amazing! No matter how busy they are they're consistently amazing when it comes to service! Food is good too! I love that it's budget friendly! I love how relaxed the atmosphere is too! read more

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It's been a long time since I've been to Cheddar's. I came during the lunch hour :). First Impression: When the Cajun Chicken Bowl arrived at my table, I felt an immediate burst of joy. Imagine the colorful ingredients sitting there like they've been prepped for a photo shoot. The chicken was glistening with seasoning, and the fresh veggies added a nice splash of color. I knew my taste buds were in for a ride, but little did I know just how wild it would get! Interactions: I have to say, I felt like I was entering a Cajun comedy club. The staff brought over my bowl with a grin that hinted, "Oh, you're about to taste the spice of your life." Even the person two tables down gave me a knowing look as if to say, "Hang on for this one." They didn't lie. Food: The first bite had me hooked. The chicken was perfectly seasoned, hitting that magical spot between spicy and smoky. Underneath, the rice was soft but not mushy, and the red beans added that classic Cajun combo feel. Service: The staff really committed to the experience -- they were friendly, quick, and always around without hovering. It was like they'd sensed the exact moment I needed a refill or an extra napkin after trying to look cool but spilling a bit of corn salsa on myself. Props to the team for handling my little mess-ups without a smirk (or at least none I caught). Value: This bowl was definitely worth every penny. It came packed with fresh ingredients, and the portion was large enough to leave me feeling happily full but not overly stuffed. At this price point, it's a solid deal for anyone craving bold flavors without breaking the bank. I may have tried to scrape every last grain of rice out of the bowl -- no shame here! Recommendation: If you like a bit of spice and adventure in your meal, run -- don't walk -- and try this bowl. Whether you're a Cajun connoisseur or just looking for something to wake up your taste buds, the Cajun Chicken Bowl is a must. A fair warning: the flavors will linger, and you might find yourself daydreaming about it the next day (yes, I did). read more

Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen - Cajun Chicken Bowl - Comfort Food Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

I love their complimentary bread. We received really good service here, thanks to Craig. It is actually my first time trying this place, and it did not disappoint. It is quite far from where I live, but it is worth it. The place is kept clean. Their serving portions are large, with a wide selection of food and drinks. Everything we had was really good, and surprisingly, their menu prices are very affordable. I would definitely come back. read more

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Can you please fix the booths? They suck! Food is always good. Service is great. My $ss does not like the visit.

I've ate here a few times and never have a bad experience. The butter croissants and cheap drinks are enough for me to keep coming back. The food is affordable but still tastes flavorful. The service is always on point too! read more

Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen - Honey Butter Croissants - Comfort Food Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

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Excellent as always. Redbird has the best smash burger in town, hands down! Camryn was a particularly excellent, energetic server tonight!

Hadn't been here in awhile but I always enjoy my experience. No wait today which was nice. Good , quick friendly service. Food is always consistently good, steak cooked properly. Can't come here without getting the "Painkiller" drink! Good atmosphere, wasn't too loud or crowded.. overall lovely dinner! read more

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Chain restaurants are good for a decent meal, decent prices, and consistency. I've frequented Cheddars in Tucson a few times and every visit has been good. Service was always pretty decent. The location can be busy and the parking lot packed, but the waitlist usually goes by quickly. The restaurant can get a little loud inside, but that's to be expected for the size. The croissants are yummy, served warm and dripping with a honey butter sauce. You will lick your fingers. For appetizers, I've tried the cheese curds which are crispy, hot, and cheesy. They can occasionally be a little greasy if not drained all the way before plating. My last visit I tried the trio sampler for my meal and was surprised at the size. The spinach dip was massive with a ton of tortilla chips. The chicken tenders as expected and the queso warm with a little kick. I've enjoyed the chicken pot pie for a meal which was creamy, warm and had a great flaky crust. The country fried steak is a decent selection, maybe not quite as good if you grew up in the south, but it's a solid plate. A friend loves their monte cristo and will go to Cheddars just to enjoy that sandwich. I also enjoy the option of getting a vegetable plate. Sometimes I feel picky, don't know what I want, and that typically accompanies an aversion for meat. The veggie plate lets me get a salad or soup, a baked potato, and some side dishes. I'm a fan of the broccoli cheese casserole and baby carrots. It's kind of like a mini-buffet for myself. It's a nicer chain restaurant, good for a quick date or family meal when you don't want to break the bank and want solid food in a nice atmosphere. read more

Generous portions of very good food at a very good price. The service was absolutely exceptional by Lenny and his crew. I had the ribeye and it was cooked perfectly. Everybody else at our table enjoyed their food as well. It was a little noisy, as there was a baby nearby who had recently discovered his screaming ability, yet his parents handled well. read more

The food was so far from "SCRATCH KITCHEN" it was unreal! The chicken fried steak batter tasted like flour and water NO FLAVOR WHAT DO EVER! 3.49 extra for 9 baby carrots, the white gravy was very bland! The broccoli cheese casserole bag so much corn meal it was like eating sand. Hey the prices are very reasonable, but you definitely GET WHAT YOU PAY FOR! I won't be choosing Cheddars again. read more

We went to a Cheddars recently when we were traveling! Amazing food, an upbeat vibe. The staff were very attentive and positive! Seriously, I would come every day if I could' Food cooked to perfection and tasty. You need to try this place! read more

Just finished dinner at Cheddar's. I've been to this location a couple of times before but I won't return. The waitress had to repeatedly apologize for keeping us waiting and on how long the food was taking. One member of the group ordered the Cajun Shrimp pasta based on the waitress recommendation. She couldn't eat it because it was too spicy. The waitress offered to replace it but said she would charge us for a replacement meal. The waitress brought us a croissant before the meal but said a couple of times that only the first one was free. Salads with the pasta was extra. The fish & chips I ordered was disappointing. Too much breading and cold fries. I felt like the focus on charging extra was more important than service. read more

My wife and I were regulars usually once a week for a long time however our experiences in the last few visits have not been good. Something has changed and quality of their food has rapidly gone bad. They used to have a real good corn bread coated fish meal and for some reason they discontinue It. The fish plate replacement has not been good very pour fish muddy taste the last three times we ordered it finally sent it back today. The onion rings used to be very good and now that they have brought them back they are so oily that they drip oil when you pick them up. The chicken pot pie has had a lot of bad pieces the last two times I ordered it. My wife and I have been concerned that someday Cheddars would take the low quality approach to improve the bottom line like other chains have done. Well that time has clearly arrive. Our days of making Cheddars a regular are unfortunately over. read more

The food is always amazing never disappoints. Service and ambience also always top tier. Today I'm writing a review in hopes the server named Kieran G. provided such an amazing service so attentive we never had to ask for a single item. Thank you Kieran G for providing us with amazing excellent service. read more

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Absolutely Fantastic! Sever Yazmene H was the best. She was very attentive and professional. If I were her supervisor I would definitely recommend the best incentive possible to keep her around! Great food and atmosphere as well! My family loves coming here! read more

Food was great. So was the service. It wasn't too crowded when I was there, late afternoon.

The good is that they make a Monte Christo sandwich and very rare to find a place that serves them. The Bad is that it was just meh on flavor. Got a strong deep fried oil taste from it. Waitress was nice but didn't do any follow up after she served the food. Yelp on! read more

We had a dinner meeting for a group of 15 ladies and children. Berlyn was our server. She checked on us so often making sure we had waters, refills and anything else we needed. The food was delicious and surprisingly very affordable. Everyone was happy with what they received. Cheddars doesn't do reservations, but I was advised to join the waitlist when it opened at 11am. When we arrived, I checked in and we were seated within 5 minutes of arriving. Lots of parking because it's in a plaza. We were seated in the rear space they have for larger parties. The rear table only sat 14, so we also had a booth which worked perfect because we made it our kiddie table and I had already hired a babysitter at the kiddie table... it was an excellent experience. We would definitely recommend Cheddars! read more

Really enjoyed our food here. The chicken pot pie was the star of the show. It's a really good size, filled with chicken, nice sauce, not too salty, and had a nice, crisp crust top, no bottom crust which I'm fine with. Service was fast and friendly and the restaurant and restrooms were clean. read more

Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen - Chicken pot pie yum! - Comfort Food Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

It's ridiculously dark here. It's so dark I wondered if they were hiding something. No idea why they seated every party adjacent to one another and next to the bar. Other servers collected drinks from the bar, so there are other sections. Our server was doing 8 tables and manning the bar. It was too much. Our food was kind of cold when we got it, like it sat around waiting on the server. The server was personable and professional. He answered questions and didn't seem to dislike working there. We held up empty glasses for more iced tea when we caught his eye, but the server came over to our table empty handed. Then it took 10 minutes to get a refill while he made complicated alcoholic drinks for other people. The bar was hopping. They definitely needed a separate bartender. The food was OK. I had country fried boneless chicken breast. It had gravy and mashed potatoes. Not a lot of mashed potatoes. Very little gravy anywhere. I mistakenly ordered the double meat portion and could only eat half. Chicken was good. Green beans were good. Coleslaw was good. Later, after we got our check, our server offered us to go drinks. We agreed since beverages had been in short supply. After 10 minutes of him disappearing, we just left. Cheddars is out of our area and it's not as good as other similar restaurants that are closer to us. We probably won't go back. Maybe at another location where they staff appropriately and know how to un-dim the lights. Food was OK. Server started out well. Not recommended but probably decent if you encounter one. read more

2024 update: Still delicious and service even more on point today. Ask for Yatzity, she was spot on. read more

Came to cheddar's with a simple special request and the manager David gladly accommodated our needs. Made us feel very welcome. Always great service here. read more

This place is the perfect picture of comfort food. Every time I go here, I leave full and satisfied. Starting with the signature honey butter croissants. Oh my goodness! So good. Every time that I go here, I order the cheese bites (cheese curds). They are crispy with warm cheese in the middle. What's not to love. I've ordered the chicken pot pie 2 times that I've bee. The crust is crispy and buttery. The chicken inside is in large pieces and tender. Overall, one of my favorite dishes. I've also had the ribs. So tender that the meat falls off of the bone. The dish that I've been least impressed with was the Cajun pasta. It was still good but needed more spice. Overall, wonderful food! read more

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