The Take
Order the grilled steak or salmon with broccoli and a side salad at Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen, hold all sauces. The Slop Score is 71.
The name promises from-scratch cooking but the menu defaults to seed-oil fryers, creamy dressings, and oversized portions that push the same ultra-processed comfort trap as every other mid-tier chain.
The Verdict
Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen is mid-tier chain LARPing scratch while deep-frying the American dream. Ask for plain grilled items and olive oil on the side if available.
Order the based grilled steak or salmon plate or skip it entirely. Slop Score: 71.
Common Questions
Is Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen healthy?
Mostly no. Grilled options exist but default fryers, sauces, and portions drive the score down.
Does Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen use seed oils?
Yes. Default fryers and sauces rely on industrial seed oils across most menu items.
Is Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen actually scratch made?
No. The scratch kitchen tag is mostly marketing theater with limited real from-scratch prep.
