While the food was nondescript, the service was worth shouting about. I don't blame the kitchen, who are simply following the recipes, but rather the Darden group for not helping elevate standard American dishes to the next level in this particular chain. Yardhouse and (especially) Seasons 52 are wonderful. Cheddar's is ok. That said, our server and the kitchen staff did everything they could to make our evening happy and tasty. My incorrect order was replaced with lightning speed, Hannah made sure to check on us, and I appreciated that the manager circled the dining area, though she was not needed by us. Thank you! I'll also add that the value for the food we ordered was amazing. My burger was dry and bland, but it was big and had plenty of bacon. I fully understand why families choose Cheddar's as a destination for a celebration or for a dressier family meal. The restaurant is well appointed, clean, and quieter than most. Cheddar's will not be a place that I frequent, but is absolutely a restaurant I would choose to take friends and family members who's food tastes require a safer selection. Dear Darden Restaurant Group, Not only do I know that you can do better, I know exactly how much better you can do. read more

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We love Chadder's warm and buttery croissants. However, we waited for 6 croissants (takeout), and when we got them - they were hard and not warm croissants after the least 30 mins waiting. We could not even eat them. We returned to the restaurant to tell them and wanted to refund the order. They said it would take 3-5 days to refund the money. Wow, this is the third time we tried to give them a chance, but we are very, very disappointed read more

Haven't been here in over one year. Their "wait list" function worked flawlessly. From there..... two orders of half ribs, one with BBQ sauce on the side, with baked potato and carrots. The other with cole slaw and french fries. Baked potato never showed up, finally told us they were out, and neither did the BBQ sauce. The wait person, although initially appearing fine, turned out to be indifferent; when she showed up. Regardless of ever effort being made to ensure tables were bussed quickly and floors brushed frequently it was a disappointing experience. read more

Absolutely amazing every time we come! Sarah was our waitress tonight she was absolutely phenomenal! Incredibly nice and took care of everything we needed. Will absolutely ask for her again! read more

Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen - Blue moon! - Comfort Food Near Me - Camden, Delaware

Service was marginal at best. On my first visit with my Brother and his wife was a disaster. Service was very slow. When the food arrived they bought my SIL chicken fingers eventhough she ordered a Tilapia dish. The waitress took it back and by the time it was brought out my brother and I were finished eating. A small discount was offered as well as additional croissants. I paid the bill and left. read more

A very lovely family oriented restaurant to grab something to eat. This place can be hard to locate from the main road, so I would use the Mattress Warehouse as a landmark. My food was OK. I will revisit to try different dishes. The customer service and my overall experience was very good. read more

Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen - Salmon - Comfort Food Near Me - Camden, Delaware

Order tkt says Red Beans NO RICE but for 2nd time rice was hidden under 1/3 Cup beans. Camden, DE needs new mgmt & quality control. read more

Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen - Red Beans with rice vs NO RICE as per order. - Comfort Food Near Me - Camden, Delaware

My husband and I and two friends made a drive to try this restaurant. Don't ask my why but I drove an hour and a half after a long day of work to this establishment for dinner. I was told the food was amazing and I wanted to try something new. This restaurant gets a 10/10 for the atmosphere. It is so cozy and nice on the inside. The booths are huge and the tables are huge and it's just overall an amazing atmosphere. Our server was amazing, she was friendly and attentive and I have absolutely no complaints about her once so ever. The food was good, it could of been better but I still left pleased with what I ordered and stuffed to say the least. My husband and I got chips and queso and an order of their bread while our friends got the onion rings for us all to share. All 3 appetizers were outstanding. For dinner i ordered the steak with a half rack of ribs and it was a little dry but still very tasty. Overrall the thing that impressed me most was the price of the bill! It was only 40 dollars for 2 entrees, 2 appetizers and dessert! When you take into account the gas and tolls for me to drive there in the end was it worth it? Probably not. But if I was local I would probably eat there all the time. It was definitely a good experience but way to far for me to drive too again. read more

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We had a take out order, they were on time. However the fries were cold the shrimp was peppery and the steaks were like the lid of the pepper fell off. There was so much pepper you couldn't taste the steak. read more

Had lunch a couple of days ago. I ordered the grilled chicken honey glazed pecan salad with a spice bone Mayo dressing. It really his the spot. Not too filling. Just right My father in law ordered the chicken pot pie and was very pleased with it The star of the meal were the complementary honey butter croissants the bring to your table prior to your meal. One is tempted to order more. But I stopped my self. Service was very prompt and accommodating! Highly recommend this place! read more

I like cheddars ! Food is good! Always great service! Friendly people as Delaware has!!

Only giving this place 1 star because Yelp makes you select it and the croissants with the honey butter are decent..don't get the pork chops we got them about 3 weeks ago only ate half of one then was sick as a dog for three days...tonight my son wanted to try them again I ordered the Monte Cristo had to send it back it was so grease logged it was disgusting to touch let alone the taste...waitress was not friendly and the manager could have cared less that her cook staff is incompetent...this is not the first bad experience however will definitely be the last...I do not recommend this place at all!! Save yourself the illness and headache and go to another place to spend your hard earned money!!! read more

Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen - That was all that was ate from an entire meal..apples tasted funny and pork chop was not good at all!! Woke up at 2 am very ill from this - Comfort Food Near Me - Camden, Delaware

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What a disappointment. It was our go to place. No more. We waited Zan absurd amount of time. Did not see our waitress because she was slammed There were at least 10 empty tables around us. The order was put in incorrectly so we need to wait even longer. Waitress never to be found. read more

Our entire experience was phenomenal. The staff was exceptional and so friendly. I had the "Painkiller" and it was creamy, strong, and absolutely delicious!! 100/10 recommend!! read more

Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen - Painkiller - Comfort Food Near Me - Camden, Delaware

Food and ambience was just right. Nice family style restaurant our server was attentive, patient and courteous.

First, I would like to say that our server, Jalen, tried his best. As a restaurant manager myself, I could tell he was a bit flustered as he was the only server in the section and the only one making drinks. That being said, we would like to thank him. However, the kitchen and management team dropped the ball. We waited at least an hour for our meals and everything came out wrong. I asked for no pickles and got pickles (I can pick those off) but the worst part was receiving (after our meals already came out) Caesar salads with no cheese and no croutons. Only brown lettuce and dressing. A complete disappointment. I did not see any manager helping or any other staff. I hate to complain but this was a poor experience all around. read more

On the way from the Eastern Shore my husband and I stopped into Cheddar's for a late lunch. We were attracted to the restaurant by the "fresh made" claim. After being seated quickly and reading the menu, I first decided on the barbecue chicken quarter. But had to change my selection after the waitress said it was only dark meat. I then wondered where the breast quarters went . I also inquired if the French fries were made from scratch and the answer was no. So both my husband and I opted for the chicken fingers and shrimp with a loaded baked potato and broccoli. A few minutes after placing the order, the waitress returned to inform us that previous big parties had consumed all the baked potatoes on hand and the kitchen staff was just preparing to make a new batch which would take a while. So we opted for the French fries. When our entrees arrived the shrimp were pretty tasty; the chicken fingers over breaded; French fries lukewarm and broccoli over cooked. We did get a new batch of fries after complaining to our server. The restaurant was fairly clean and our server was very pleasant and humble. I don't think that I would return to Cheddar's because it's claim to "scratch made" is questionable. read more

Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen - Chicken fingers, shrimp, fries and broccoli - Comfort Food Near Me - Camden, Delaware

WELL, WELL, WELL, Oh my, my my--- my favorite place disappointed me today. A friend and I was at Smyrna Cheddars today. The food was off and the server too. We ordered the chicken platter and an alcohol beverage. It was 35 minutes before we got the food. I get a bake potatoes and slaw for my side order. The bake potato was cold, hard and half cooked, the slaw was runny with mayo. Within 45 minutes we inquired about the beverages. The server stated, " they have not put it up yet". So we never got the beverages. My friend asked for ketchup to have with her fries. It took 10 minutes to get ketchup. My friend conveyed to another server how long we had been waiting. She stated that our server was very busy. I GUESS WE WAS NOT PAYING CUSTOMER!!!! Oh and the server said she dropped our rolls. That's why it took so long to get the rolls. Thanks for not giving us dirty rolls. Dorothy H. read more

Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen - Comfort Food Near Me - Camden, Delaware

First time in years since I've been here. Used to love it. Food was just ok. Used to be a lot better

The food was alright but it isn't like we could enjoy it because our waiter had an accident in his pants. I wish I could say I was joking but it got to the point where we were scared for him to bring our boxes. We had to ask someone else to so we could leave early. He was nice but just check yourself, walking around with that can't go unnoticed read more

I love love love their mashed potatoes and biscuits!!! Other food is great as well!!!

I don't know what it is about this place but the food is always mediocre or just doesn't seem to be prepared properly. Service is great but the restaurant itself just doesn't seem to live up to the "scratch kitchen" name read more

I have been to Cheddars before, and although the food is good, it isn't my go-to. However, I recently ordered a meal to-go and I had to change my tune. There are so any times I mentally picture, and taste, food in my mind, only to be disappointed when I actually get it. This time was different. I had been craving broccoli casserole, and buttered croissants. In addition, I wanted some comfort food, and decided to try their chicken pot pie. I was shocked to find it was what I had been craving. The meat was tender, creamy filling, tender veggies, and the flakey crust was a heavenly pillow in my mouth. The portion size was just right for leftovers, and even then, it was still good. I have ordered pot pies from other restaurants, and their pot pies were..."eh." It's sad that I can opt for KFC pot pie over other establishments, like Cracker Barrel. Their pot pies have dry, tasteless chicken, under-cooked veggies, and their pie fillings are too salty. They look great, smell great, but are lacking in the taste factor...but Cheddars did NOT disappoint! I am looking forward to the next time I order, because the pot pie will be wt the top if my list (of course, with my favorite broccoli casserole and buttered croissants). read more

My husband and I came back because our first experience was so good. We both ordered burgers and they came out exactly as we had asked for. I asked for no bun and both burgers were well seasoned and our service was wonderful. The only bummer to this place is that they do not offer a military discount, but the ambience is so charming inside we continue to come back. read more

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I wish there was a Cheddar's in NJ! The food and drinks came out quickly and the portions and prices were just right. read more

Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen - Comfort Food Near Me - Camden, Delaware

Always great quality food, nice atmosphere and pretty good service. The croissants are awesome, they should keep them coming till the food arrives. read more

This was a very unpleasant experience. After about 45 minutes, half of the party's entree was served, others were not. I requested my entree be put in for take out, since our time was now up. The manager came to the table to confirm the request. Once the entree was delivered, manager states ok, do you want to holler at me now. Go ahead, don't keep it in. Really, this is how you correct your mistake? By trying to pick a fight. A family dinner where only half of us was served and manager thought it was funny. Oh course, she shoved that bill. I reluctantly paid the bill. The food was not great at all. Fries had been under the warmer for quite some time and were rubbery. The only good thing about this experience was the crossiant. Never will I ever go to Cheddar's again! I'd give 0 stars! read more

Went there with grandmother and had a panic attack when she was saying the 12 time about saving money and finding friends. My entire body felt like it was at gunpoint and when I checked my food I had asked no pickles on the burger and it just resulted in me calling for the waitress. I apologized and she was able to get a new one made and I left a bigger tip them I should have. Damn good burger and the soup was amazing but I can't set foot in there again. Might order a differently but I can't go back. I was looking forward to it too. read more

The first two times we went there I had the Buttermilk Fried Chicken Sandwich and thought it was really good. I was raving about it to my friends, and a big group of us went there for a birthday celebration. Unfortunately, the third time was a disappointment. I was so looking forward to that sandwich, but it just wasn't good this time. I had convinced another group member to order it, and he didn't like it either. If a restaurant is not consistent in the quality of the food, it discourages me from wanting to go there again. Service was friendly, but not very attentive. Too bad. I would have gone back again and again for that sandwich, but not anymore. read more

First time at Cheddars for dinner last night. The wait wasn't bad 10-15 mins to seat 3 people. Our waitress was friendly and attentive. First we ordered the honey butter croissants and the Wisconsin fried cheese bites. Both were delish! I also got the Maui magarita which was excellent on the rocks. For my entrée I got the sirloin steak with grilled shrimp mash potatoes and broccoli cheese casserole. I asked for medium rare for the steak and it was cooked perfectly ! The shrimp was sweet and spicy and I loved the fried onions that came with the steak. Overall I am pleasantly surprised how much I liked the food and the prices were decent for what we got! I will def. Come back to try more dishes :) read more

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My family and love this place. Great food, and friendly servers. This is our #1 go to for family night . Portion sizes are great. You won't be disappointed. read more

I didn't really care for the food. Broccoli was soft and overdone. Ribs were somewhat dry. Most food was quite salty. I wouldn't go here again. If I wanted this kind of food, of all the chains, I probably would suggest TX Roadhouse, Ruby Tuesday, and Outback, although the latter 2 I admittedly have not visited recently. Although technically they say it is from scratch, it didn't taste like it was. I'm guessing they make it from "scratch" by using pre-made products (like most chain restaurants do) and combine them to create "from scratch" food, only technically speaking, when in reality it isn't. I didn't research it though, this us my opinion of what it taste like. read more

I love cheddars. I love everything about this restaurant . I had a great crispy chicken salad with honey mustard dressing with a warm honey croissant . A humongous pile of onion rings...delicious. with a spicy dip . Cheddars doesn't feel like a chain restaurant because everything is made from scratch. My biggest complaint is why can't there be a Cheddar s closer than Camden Delaware to me??? Bob had a great chicken sandwich on a brioche roll. Love the fish tank . Keep up the good work ! read more

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I had the Honey Dijon Chicken with mashed potatoes and broccoli. Pros: The mashed potatoes and country gravy are not to be missed. The cooking and seasoning of the mushrooms and rice were good, better than many other chain sit down restaurants. The seasoning of the actual pieces of chicken was very tasteful. Cons: Overcooked and under-seasoned broccoli The Honey Dijon sauce is sticky sweet. Improving that would elevate the entire dish tremendously. I couldn't finish the rice as it was inundated with the sauce. I ended up scraping it off the chicken. Service: Friendly and fairly expedient. Pricing: Fair for the experience. I feel if a little more attention was paid to say, not over cooking veggies and developing more on point sauce flavor profiles, this place would do even better than it does now. read more

Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen - Comfort Food Near Me - Camden, Delaware

We were out of town and ordered dinner online for my daughter's b-day. 4 meals total. Everyone loved theirs, but I ordered their new menu item, 1 lb, Texas T-Bone steak, and I ordered it medium. The descriptive photo shows a beautifully cooked T-Bone saying excellent marbling and flavor. Well, the "marbling" turned out to be more gristle than marbling. The "flavor" was an overabundance of seasonings, leading in pepper. Wasn't so bad I didn't eat what parts I could, but bad enough I won't be soon ordering again. The meat was more rare than medium, so there was more that wasn't consumed. The extra mushrooms I ordered were good, though. I also ordered, for my side, the broccoli cheese thingy, like broccoli casserole. What I got was a cup of broccoli stems, no tops at all. Just stems. And oversized stems at that. The cheese sauce I guess it is, wasn't bad, just all the stems ruined it for me. Personally, for the money for the steak, I suggest getting a new supplier. This steak was so thin, that it seemed to have come from an anorexic cow. The other meals had no complaints, only compliments. My ultimate feelings are the place serves good food, and just stay away from the steaks. Stick to the steakhouses for that. read more

Such a poorly run place. The staff is so undertrained and the restaurant so understaffed. The food is fair just don't go on A Sunday as there are long lines for reasons I don't understand. read more

Love this place, no matter the location always always great service. Huge menu selection and great prices. read more

Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen - Sign while we wait - Comfort Food Near Me - Camden, Delaware

We were in town visiting and have eaten there many times in the past and it was very good. This time we feel they need to be more generous with the food and the food presentation needs to be upgraded. The service was excellent but the reception people up front need to be trained better on how to greet people! read more

Got there at 7 did not eat until 8 and had to leave so I waited 1 hour to get my food then have to leave.The manager was horrible.

We were in Frederica Delaware for a lacrosse tournament and we found cheddars in Camden about 15 minutes away from our hotel. My daughter had the chicken fingers and I absolutely love them. They were nice and crispy. I have the steak and grilled shrimp and everything was delicious. There a restaurant that serves very traditional home cooked meals. The staff was wonderful. I had a Family behind me that let their young child FaceTime with a screaming baby for about 15 minutes. When I realized it wasn't gonna end, I asked to be moved, and they were more than accommodating. The restaurant is loud, so be prepared for that. I would definitely go back. They have multiple locations I've been to a few and never had a bad meal. read more