We had two great meals at Cheddars! Lots of parking available and both times we were able to walk right in and were sat immediately at a nearby table. The first visit the restaurant was mostly empty. It's a large restaurant - Our server was good, and we immediately ordered the chicken Alfredo pasta and chicken tender salad. I forgot it came with complimentary croissants topped with honey butter, de-lish and a treat! Food came out quickly and it was delicious- our favorite was the chicken Alfredo pasta. Large portion size, chicken was moist and tender and came with a piece of toasted garlic bread. The salad was good too, large size with tenders that were moist. On our second visit we ordered the chicken tenders meal deal and the lime chicken meal. Both items came with two sides, for an affordable price. Portion sizes were great and again chicken was moist and tasty. Overall we will dine here again when we're back in town. We were surprised by the fast service and good food! read more

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If you are looking for that elusive intersection of "quality" and "value" in the Bluegrass region, Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen in Danville remains a powerhouse of casual dining. While many chains have moved toward "heat-and-serve" models, Cheddar's maintains its reputation by prepping the majority of its massive menu in-house, from hand-breading the chicken to whisking the honey butter for their iconic croissants. Located conveniently in the heart of Danville, this location strikes a perfect balance between a lively sports bar vibe and a cozy family eatery. The interior is characterized by warm wood tones, high-backed booths that offer genuine privacy, and a signature "great room" feel. Whether you're stopping in after a Centre College game or celebrating a family milestone, the atmosphere is consistently welcoming and unpretentious. The menu is expansive, but there are a few non-negotiables that we had that define the Cheddar's experience: The Honey Butter Croissants: These are more than just a starter; they are a cultural phenomenon. Flaky, warm, and glistening with a sweet honey glaze, they are the ultimate way to begin the meal. Hand-Breaded Chicken Tenders: These are arguably the gold standard for casual dining. They are never frozen, hand-dipped to order, and served with a signature honey mustard that has just the right amount of tang. The Monte Cristo: For those seeking a decadent indulgence, this sandwich is a masterclass. Smoked ham, turkey, and two cheeses are battered, fried golden, and dusted with powdered sugar, served with a side of raspberry preserves. Santa Fe Spinach Dip: A local favorite for sharing, this dip is creamy, loaded with flavor, and served with chips that actually hold up to the scoop. Homemade Chicken Pot Pie: A massive, flaky crust hides a savory interior of tender chicken and vegetables--the ultimate Kentucky comfort food. Unlike many establishments where sides feel like an afterthought, the options here hold their own. The Broccoli Cheese Casserole with its crunchy topping is a consistent winner, and the Southern Green Beans offer a nostalgic, home-cooked flavor profile. One of the most impressive aspects of the Danville location we found is the efficiency. Despite being a popular hub for both locals and travelers, the staff is remarkably attentive. The "made-to-order" nature of the food rarely translates into long waits, and the price point remains one of the best in the region for the portion sizes provided. You can't talk about Cheddar's without mentioning the Painkiller. It is served in a massive glass with a limit of two per person; this tropical blend of rum, cream of coconut, pineapple, and orange juice is the perfect weekend "reset" button. I recommend it if you are a connoisseur of mixed drinks. Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen in Danville isn't just a "chain restaurant"--it's a reliable local staple that respects the art of the kitchen. If you want a meal that feels like a splurge but fits a modest budget, this is the place to be. read more

Ordered the meatloaf for take-out, with mashed and green beans. The meatloaf was edible, but very badly burned on the outside, to the point of some parts of it being inedible. So disappointing for a restaurant that we have loved since it came into Danville. I'm wondering if they left the burned meatloaf for take-out so people couldn't complain on the spot. However, the southern style green beans were good, as were the mashed potatoes. If this was my first intro to Cheddars, I wouldn't bother going back. read more

This place is top notch. Prices so reasonable. Dinner came out in perfect timing. Before dinner they bring you a warm croissant topped with a sweet butter. My server Gloria was so sweet and attentive. Very kind. I can't say enough about how wonderful she was, and the meal too. read more

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We were glad to see there was a Cheddar's in Danville, so we decided to give it a try for a weekday lunch. We had to wait for someone to come to the front to seat us, but then we were seated right away. We placed an order for the loaded fries, two salads, a vegetable plate, and a burger. Our salads arrived first, along with the buttery croissants, and I would say they were the best part of our meal. Good size, fresh greens, and the croissants were a perfect accompaniment. Next our meals came out, and the appetizer along with them. Our loaded fries looked like they had been sitting under the heater for a while. They were not fresh, and when our waitress noticed she offered to get us a fresh order. My husband's burger was a premade patty, and there were no onion strings like on the smokehouse burgers he used to order. My vegetable plate featured lukewarm veggies. The loaded potato was lacking in butter and sour cream, the carrots seemed wrinkled and not appealing, the green beans were fine, the broccoli casserole tasted good but I wished it had been hot. Our fries arrived around the end of our meal so we ate a few and brought the rest home to reheat in the air fryer. Our meal, which cost around $40 for lunch, was edible but nothing about it would have me craving a visit to Cheddar's anytime soon. Kudos to our waitress who was terrific and took good care of us during our visit. read more

I spent the day waiting on my husbands surgery and stepped out for a bite. Many places were closed due to the snow. I had a table right away at Cheddars and ordered a chicken Caesar pasta salad with a bowl of potato soup. The soup came first. It was warm but imo mediocre. The salad was super generous in portion and made up for the soup, the chicken was hot, the salad was cold and the pasta firm but nicely done. It wasn't smothered in dressing and made me feel like I had a nice lunch. My server was prompt. The music selection could be better than 90's pop. I enjoyed watching the fish. read more

Love the Monte Cristo of course. How can one not enjoy this delightful sandwich and it's dipping sauce! I highly reccomend their Burgers, too. Have not tried any other foods than these two. The Take Out Service and Staff have been on time and very nice. read more

The chicken pot pies are fire!!! A-plus service too, located across the street from Walmart, need a quick meal and excellent options stop in. read more

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All it had going for it was it was clean. Our waitress was ok. The food was absolutely horrible. Ordered the onion rings. Way under cooked. I had the grilled chicken Alfredo. Pasta was over cooked that I couldn't use my fork to eat it, it kept falling apart it was mush. Said something about it and was addressed with are you still going to eat it. WHAT. Fries on my son's meal were soggy and greasy. The parsley on his plate was ridicules. Also. The weight staff was in the side room not being used being really loud and at some points vulgar in their conversations read more

I'm going to go with two stars but that's being generous. Many things have happened since I moved away from home. Cheddar's was one of the first that moved into Danville after the Applebees, O'Charleys, and other pitiful restaurants made their claims there. I was in the area and with family. Cheddar's ended up being where they wanted to go. I will say, my salmon and baked potato were good. Even the Wisconsin Cheese Bites appetizer I made them order was good. That's where the two stars come from. With everything else though... such a disappointment. Two of my family members ordered ribs and both couldn't be eaten. The meat couldn't even be forked off the bone. Dry. Overcooked. Totally awful. Many people can say food is bad or a restaurant is awful but when I tell you I was straight up stabbing and trying to cut the meat off those ribs... it wouldn't even budge. The service... was practically non-existent. The waitress was nice when she was around. I think the issue here is that it seems they keep both sides of the restaurant used. It's split in two... one side is the bar side and the other is the restaurant side. Our waitress had our table and the rest of the time she was mainly on the other side of the restaurant. Our drinks weren't checked on. After our food came, we weren't checked on... not even once. The waitress FINALLY came back to ask if we needed the bill at which point my mom spoke up for the members that ordered ribs. The waitress said she'd tell the back... she went away... came back with the check... both rib orders were there. What happens when you have trash food at a restaurant, normally they would discount you or not charge you. My mom then pointed it out again and both rib orders were knocked off the bill. Cheddar's would likely be my last choice in Danville. I've also had numerous bad experiences with Cheddar's here in Louisville over the years. I'd rather go anywhere else than to go there, but when with family; What can you do? From looking at other reviews and after my experience at this location, Danville is about to get a Drake's, Texas Roadhouse, and I think a few others. After those places open, if it remains like this... it won't last much longer. read more

Food and service very good and priced reasonably. They should do a better job at cleaning tables promptly when diners depart.

I really enjoy eating the shrimp. Love the baked potatoes too. Sometimes the waitresses are rude completely out of line. My friend and I were eating lunch and I ordered a water with lemon. Our waitress brought it back to me looked at me and said " Does that lemon really change the taste of the water?" I was taken back a bit, but smiled and said "yes it actually does ". I really was surprised. read more

The service was excellent, Gabe our waiter was very attentive and helpful! He suggested the Cheddar painkillers! read more

Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen - House side salad , Santa Fe Spinach Dip, cheddars, Cheddar's Painkiller, only on appetizers and already super happy! - American Near Me - Danville, Kentucky

The service was a bit slow, but like most places, they are understaffed, so I don't fault them or my server at all. She had a lot of tables to take care of. I was pretty disgusted by how dirty my "clean" table was- it's for reasons like this that I always carry individual wet wipes. At least I knew it was clean after I washed it. I really enjoyed the fish and thought the portion size was generous. The broccoli was overcooked but still tasty. The salad was also a generous size but they needed to better pick out the too-old veggies. I tried using a mobile gift card but the table reader couldn't read the QR code no matter what we tried. read more

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Service was good, food was hot, fresh, and filling. Only complaint is that it took awhile for our entrees to arrive. We'd definitely go again. read more

I know COVID has made it hard to find wait staff and employees, and it is just so sad. I like this place OK, but no matter the circumstances, waiting longer than one is used to for drinks and food is slightly frustrating. I 100% know it isn't the waitresses fault, but the lack of people willing to go back to work makes me not want to go out and eat because it isn't like it was before COVID, even with all the restrictions lifted. The wait for our table wasn't bad at all on a busy Sunday. The food was good. We just need people that want to work again! I gave it a 3 because I typically eat at high end dining locations, so a chain restaurant can't compare to that. The waitress and staff were very friendly. read more

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I have eaten at Cheddar's too many times to count. I have tried many different things on the menu. It is always delicious, the right temp(either warm or cold a salad which is always crisp) and the service is always good for me. I love the onion rings, pot pie, chicken strips, New Orleans pasta, Monte Cristo sandwich, chips and queso yumm!!! Then there is a grilled chicken pecan salad with honey lime dressing. Let me tell you this dressing will change your life!!! I've begged them to give me the recipe. I've craved this dressing before!ikr. So many more delicious tasty items, I COULD go on but won't for your sanity. Except for one more, my favorite Dijon chicken & mushrooms over a bed of flavorful rice. Delish The service has always been quick and attentive. Give it a try. I'm sure you will love it as much as I do read more

Visited here on July 4th as they were one of a few restaurants open. We were not disappointed. Despite being busy, we were seated in a reasonable amount of time. Service was friendly, food was solid. I'm not a fan of chain restaurants, but this was a pleasant experience. read more

Service was not good. I went thru my meal with no drink. The server refilled 1 drink at our table 2 times while disregarding all the other Mt glasses. She just could remember to come back. The 14oz ribeye was Very stringy and chewy. My Church group of 6 only had 1 meal that was described as good. Rib Eye Steak read more

Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen - Proof of Dinning - American Near Me - Danville, Kentucky

We visit this location about 4 or 5 times a year and have always had great service and food. The last time was for lunch and we were relatively early. They were out of Ribs so I ordered a cheeseburger. we got no knives in our utensils, the raspberry in my lemonade was almost nonexistant, the bun on my burger was cold (like right from a frig cold), not even toasted or warmed up. The cheese was also cold and hard around the edges. The waitress was the same one we had on our previous visit, which was OK. We had to get the greeter to find her so we could get our bill to pay. There was no payment device on our table. The place was NOT busy, she was in the kitchen visiting. We will most likely visit again....but not in the near future. read more

I miss the old Cheddars there is nothing special about the way it is now. I wouldn't pay any price for their menu. It's just disappointing. I miss their delicious honey butter croissants with the Asian chicken salad. Many other dishes (pasta). Their is NOTHING special enough to bring me back! read more

I don't normally leave reviews, but this experience was quite honestly terrible. We ended up walking out and leaving to go to another restaurant because after 10 minutes of waiting for anyone to come up and take our drink order, we were over it. Used to love Cheddars, but the service here was bad enough to make us get up and leave...and we never do that. Don't recommend going here if you're hungry read more

Cheddars Named the Original, Cheddars burger is served on a toasted bun with a slice of melted cheddar, lettuce, tomato and onion (either the cook forgot to add it or decided the onion was not needed on mine). No condiments are added so you will need to request them separately. It is a pretty straight forward burger due to its simplicity, the meat was moist and had good flavor that paired with the cheddar cheese. It was an ok burger, when you add fries, a drink and 15% gratuity it becomes a $14 meal. Type: Sit Down Rating (1-5) 3.5 Total burger weight 9.4 oz. Price/oz. $ 0.80 Price/lb.$12.75 Value (1-3) 2 read more

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I usually love cheddars and have a great time eating here. This time, not so much. My waitress was just straight up rude. Nothing nice about her, when it's literally her job. I get it, could be a bad day or not feeling it. Took a pretty long time for her to get our drink order, and a long time to bring them out. Took a pretty long time to get our appetizers ordered, took a long time for them to come out. Took a pretty long time to get some pretty MID entrees. Boyfriends baked potato order was wrong, my grilled chicken had the same texture as gum and a weird crunch. To really top it off, the waitress gave me the most bitter and disgusting sweet tea. The taste alone made my stomach TURN. To make matter worse, I spilt that god awful drink all over my favorite jeans. enjoy the 5 cent tip. read more

Eh. Pretty average. Not great but not bad. Typical sit down place and fairly average food. Some of the drinks are plenty delicious and probably abide by the 2 drink max rule. 7/10 will probably stop back when I'm too lazy to cook and don't want a difficult thought process of where to feed the children. read more

Had the Monte Cristo and although it was good, my family and I waited WAY too long for mediocre service and average food. Our waiter was friendly, but it was intense how slow he was and how many times we had to repeat ourselves to get the simplest of things. read more

The only thing going for this place is maybe the ambiance and service. Other than that I wouldn't recommend it whatsoever. I have a rule about giving a restaurant a couple chances and never writing it off after an initial bad impression. I gave this restaurant about three tries, and I realize it's a franchise which I'm never a fan of, but I would have to say that if I had to pick between its competitor, O Charlie's, and this restaurant, I would most certainly pick O Charlie's. I've had items on the menu from salmon, to Philly Cheesesteak sandwiches, to chicken tenders, and was disappointed every single time. I may recommend this if someone is in dire need of food and is dying of hunger, but other than that, I'll send them somewhere else for something of quality. read more

Great menu, lots of options for everyone. Came yesterday for lunch and got the dijon chicken and mushrooms, and my friend got the tenders with grilled shrimp. My chicken was a little dry and rubbery, mushrooms were lackluster. The chicken was served on top a bed of rice with mustard, THAT was delectable. For my sides, I got a caesar salad (it was well dressed, a good solid salad) as well as a baked potato. The potato came with cheese, sour cream, and butter. I'm sure you could request for bacon and chives if you wanted it FULLY loaded. I didn't get to try my friend's tenders but they were GIGANTIC. Like, absolutely massive. He ordered his with a house salad and mashed potatoes. We also got a strawberry lemonade and honestly I was surprised to see that it didn't come from a fountain (bravo!). The scratch made lemonade was so yummy. Service: We got Jake to be our server and he was fantastic! Thanks Jake! Mood: like any other sit down chain! Interior of this restaurant was very nice! Pricing: cannot be beat. I was so shocked to see the menu, it's awesome! etc: a little sad that they don't start us off with bread but my waistline is thanking them. rec: 10/10 would come back! lots of plates on the menu, can't wait to try something new. read more

Great place , good service , clean , lots of options on the menu , the steak was cooked just right and the servers were super friendly and accommodating This is one of the nicer restaurants in Danville and I would recommend this place read more

Chicken fried steak dinner with a strawberry lemonade. The server was polite and attentive. The meal was pretty good, lots of pepper, too much for me. Otherwise, a good experience. read more

The atmosphere is great but the food is okay . I had the blackened salmon and shrimp , the portion was alright but I wasn't a fan of the sauce. My lady had the lemon pepper chicken and there was way too much salt . Not everything is bad but not everything was perfect either read more

I started out with the drink something call Tiki. Very good, and refreshing. It's what i call a creeper. Pretty, light, and fruity. My husband ordered the sampler as a appetizer. The spinach dip was on point. Only thing i didn't like was the sour cream in the middle . Everything else was good. My main side was a ribeye steak, salad and baked potato. It was ok I've had better. Serve was really good!!! Ashley was attentive, and on top of her game. Everytime I'm in Kentucky i always try different restaurants i liked it well enough to come again in the future. Thank you Ashley for great service read more

Went during lunchtime and we got seated right away. The server was friendly. The food was great. I had a cheeseburger cooked the way I wanted it. The salad and cheese fries were good also. My daughter got the potato soup, she liked it but I didn't. No military discount. read more

For a chain restaurant you'll be presently surprised. Everything on menu is solid I'd suggest the buffalo wrap..

As per my check in. This place exceeded our expectations. Bartenders were way above average, helpful and knowledgeable. Food was amazing at these prices. After a 6 hour drive life could not be better. read more

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I've came to this cheddar's everyday with my dad since the grand opening and I loved it. Over the past few years we have stopped coming here for the following reasons: 1. The service is friendly but slow. My buddy waited for almost an hour and a half for his food and finally got it when I finished my food and got the check. Along with that, sometimes they will forget about you and won't come back to you until you are ready to pay. I do understand the constraints such as customers that need to be attended to but I feel as if they could do a better job checking on customers. 2. The food is alright but doesn't match the order sometimes. Me and my father loved to come here and get steaks every week and would always get it medium rare, but the more and more we came, the steaks always came out well done or close to fully cooked. I take pride in my steaks but it's not the same anymore. Not to mention, things like baked Potatoes may also not be cooked all the way either. It's like they just throw it out as quickly as possible. I understand if you have a lot of customers in the restaurant but, I'd rather wait for my food and get the correct order than something that I didn't ask for. 3. They can not really accommodate large family groups. Yes, they have big booths and larger tables but if you really wanted to come out with bigger families whether it's for special occasions or just gathering, chance are you will be waiting for quite sometime as they only have one big table and nothing else. I love cheddar's but it is not the same as it once was. read more

The food isn't as good as it used to be. I got the chicken with two sides. The green beans were so salty I couldn't eat them. Also the beans had a lot of strings in them. They weren't good at all. The broccoli casserole tasted different as well. It used to be a lot better. So to sum it up, the food isn't as good as it was before. read more

This restaurant is usually pretty good, but tonight it was a horrible experience. The waitress Cameron forgot to take down how we wanted our steaks prepared, they all came out WAY overcooked. Also they didn't even bring out our baked potatoes. We were offered to replace steak but having already waited 45 minutes I was skeptical. After waiting another 25 minutes still no food other than my father's who didn't want to send his back because he was hungry, still no baked potato with his plate. I was wanting to take my father out to enjoy a birthday dinner and this was a disaster! I have my doubts about ever returning. There's more just ask. read more

Bleh. This is my first visit to the chain and more than likely, I will not return. When we entered we were greeted and seated fairly quickly. Waitress introduced herself, took our drink order and quickly returned with drinks. Pretty good so far... My parents and I ordered an appetizer and our meals together. Never received our appetizer. Which is okay, things happen, but when a waiter/ waitress brings your meal, they usually place the meal on the table for you. Not here! They hand it directly to you and walk off. Strange. (This was not our waitress BTW) Now for the meal, how does one make a bad club sandwich? Ask this place. This sandwich could make the cold cut combo from Subway look like it came from a 5 star Michelin restaurant. Meat was beyond salty to the point it should not have been served. I basically gave up and ate the lettuce, tomato, and a little bit of the bread. Fries were average at best. Mom ordered fried shrimp with cole slaw and fries. Now call me crazy, and I am from the east coast, but doesn't cole slaw come with cabbage and dressing? Not here! Cole Slaw at Cheddars is just raw chopped cabbage. Yummmmm. Dad had chicken fried steak. From the look on his face while eating, I think he has had a better dinner experience from a frozen microwaveable meal. It is really sad that this restaurant is so poorly run. The environment made me think this was going to be a great experience. Certainly not the case. At least I can now say I have visited a Cheddars Restaurant. read more

The food was good for cheddars everything tasted really great but it took us a long time to get our meal I did notice that a group of people to my left who arrived at the restaurant after we placed our order got served first that's my only complaint. The restaurant itself was really clean well lit our server was absolutely fabulous love him!!! And they also had gluten free options for our friend who was accompanying us on our excursion read more

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