Let me just say I was excited to try Cheddars scratch kitchen the name alone is cool. I had the Monte Cristo with a side of broccoli casserole and raspberry dipping sauce. I liked it alot it was a pastry soft bread a good mix of melted yummy cheese and warm lunch meat. I really liked it alot. I don't recommend the broccoli casserole it was not so good and I mean that with all due respect but it wasn't good. The Honey butter crossiant was soft and warm and very good. I had the coffee it was rough don't order that either. But I would go back I liked the sandwich. - Love peace and chicken grease- -N- read more

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Loved this place. The food was very good. The staff was friendly. You get a lot of food for the price. We will be returning here for sure. The onion rings come as a tower. I got the chicken fingers and there was a lot and they were very good. Nice atmosphere though it was quite loud. I suggest getting a seat in the back room perhaps. read more

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Me and my fiancé love cheddars and tonight we went to Cheddar's and got a to go order and spent well over $40.00 and we get home and the steak is bloody and it was supposed to be well done and we were missing other items. We call in to inform them and they get our information to send a gift card .I don't even know if we will even eat there anymore. The manager was nice and it's not her fault she is not the cook. I am disgusted by this experience. The one star is only because I had to give a rating. read more

Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen - Bloody steak - American Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

After years of avoiding this place bc honestly nothing seemed interesting about it & the menu is super basic in terms of its stuff we should all know how to make - I finally tried a full meal & fell so deeply in love with how homemade everything tastes. I honestly can't believe I avoided it for all these years. The wait is always insane for a table - but I guess that's why! I've been back 1-3x weekly for about a month, & about 4 times before then. The service is always decent or great, the wait isn't fun, it's kind of noisy but it's huge busy place - & honestly the food is so delicious. The broccoli casserole you can't go wrong with, the country fried steak is delicious & HUGE, the croissants are FRESH & melt in your mouth! No matter what you do - you HAVE to order those, they completely stole my heart. Like I ordered 6 as soon as I tried one off my friend's plate lol. Their peach tea is sooooo good also, & their mashed potatoes are the bomb, & should definitely be tried with bourbon glaze. The macaroni is always over cooked but good, but you can't ever have perfectly cooked mac n cheese in a restaurant since they have to keep it on hand ALL day, so it's understandable. Aside from that it's all delicious & I thoroughly LOVE this place. read more

We arrived at Cheddars on Saturday night. 1-24-15 Seen how the ambience was and went to the bar before our table. The taps were perfect. Had a great bartender and was very nice. What an awesome fish tank. Sat at our table and couldn't believe how great the prices were. The food was delicious. Onion Rings were great. A must return visit next time we're in Louisville, KY. #ysbh #marsphotoz read more

Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen - The brews on tap were amazing. What a great service the staff was. Very polite. Google my pix #marsphotoz - American Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

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Took a group of 16 to this restaurant. Food was good and affordable considering as we are all ballin on a budget. We got in and out quickly with a large group. They were impressive! My group had chicken tenders ( large portion) and salmon. Both were excellent. The rolls were amazing. Great option! Well done. read more

This is the WORST dining experience I've had in the last 15 years. I ordered a salad and asked for onions , the ramacan was dirty and there was something black in the onions so they replaced the onions. I went to unwrap the silverware and it already had a meal on it from the previous user. I asked for plasticware and was about to eat my salad when I realized the bowl was dirty with crusted cheese stuck to it. I asked for the manager and received several "I'm sorries" but by that time my appetite was lost. He gave us 50% off but I didn't want anything else from Cheddar's at that point. read more

Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen - This was after the fix - American Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

I don't understand the draw to chain restaurants like this. The food was nothing special. The mac and cheese was a disappointment, it didn't even taste like it had cheese in it. The only thing that gave the burger any flavor was the piece of bacon on it. They didn't have the Monte Christo that was listed on the menu, so I settled for a club. Honestly, out of all the things we ordered, the best item was the chicken tenders, which were obviously deep fried from frozen. I'd much rather support a local restaurant that actually makes their own food. Not sure what "scratch kitchen" is actually referring to in their name. The staff was friendly, but there was a lot of trash scattered throughout the parking lot. read more

Great food and great service. Even with a curbside order. My only critique is that I have noticed you get different portions depending on the day of the week, or time of day that you order. read more

This review is specifically for the server Dillon. I attended today with a large party that is traditionally very hard to get along with. From the moment he first touched the table, Dillon put everyone at ease, and handled the difficult people like they were the most important. Drinks never ran dry, and our table felt 100% taken care of. Thanks Dillon!! read more

I love the chicken pecan salad. Very nutritional and not loaded with filled lettuce like most. Delicious. Pretty much all the food and the drinks here are delicious you can't really go wrong here. read more

Food was okay nice time. Staff where all wearing mask and polite. Food was okay so it wasn't bad.

Service was good but the hamburger I ordered was looking like it was a hamburger patty from a grocery store and the bun was just your standard run of the mill burger bun from a gr9cery store, their hamburgers use to be thick and juicy and on a good size bun, Doubt seriously is I will ever go back read more

Food was pretty good but that is where it stopped. The server was in a bad mood, the silverware was dirty, wine glass had residue/spots all over it. I can only imagine what the kitchen was like-eeewwww! read more

Was told my order would be ready at 3:45 got there a few minutes earlier and checked in online 4:17 I finally got my order they forgot my broccoli casserole and the food was terrible. They have completely went down hill. I called and complained but I'm not going back to wait another hour for food. Sad thing is they where not even busy at all. They lost my business read more

Service was slow and had to be asked repeatedly for things. We had a party of 5 and we only had to wait 15 min. We sat down at 6:31 to be exact! The table got their food at 7:30 but my plate was wrong so I had to wait till about 7:45 before I got my food. By then 2 people were done eating and the others were almost done too. In the mean time we watch other tables sit around us and get their drinks in a timely fashion and leave ! This is ridiculous! Won't be coming back for a while !! read more

OMG how bad of an experience...I don't know where to begin. 1 hr wait after being told 20 min. Stuck back in the corner where no one else was. 2 servers took our order for drinks, took an hour to get our food and it was wrong. Ordered steak and ribs, but it took 20 min. for them to tell us that they were out of it. Burnt toast served to a kid, strawberries served to my mom who has a strawberry allergy, the manager set it right for us, thus they got 2 stars versus 1. We were not asking for a free meal but they gave it to us anyway. The food was good but service, not good. The server was mad at us for complaining. read more

Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen - American Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

Just left this restaurant, we waited 40 minutes for a table when there where a minimum of 15 tables I counted open. We waited for our table and after we ordered our food we where told there were out of fries and straws, this was at 5:00 pm on New Year's Day. Our server apologized and informed us that they failed to plan for the last three days being this busy. We left. There where people still waiting for a table as we left and my husband mentioned to them they had no fries. Several patrons waiting had not been told this either read more

Love everything I have tried . From the Monte Cristo to my favorite the Philly Cheese steak. But always need the broccoli cassarole.

We went here today for my daughter's birthday. Our server was Angelica. She was fantastic!!!!. All of our food and drinks were absolutely wonderful...this is one of the best meals we have had in a very long time!!! The start of a great birthday for my girl Thanks Cheddar's staff... read more

Excellent meal at very reasonable prices. Even a good Cabernet for $6. The waiter was very personable and efficient highly recommend it.

We had to wait for our table and noticed lots of people going in without masks, masks in their hand, or worn under their nose or chin. Those with no masks were told they could not be seated. Others had to put them on. Lots were leaving the restaurant without their masks back on though, passing through those of us waiting. Not the restaurant's fault. However, we were seated and our server approached the table with her mask under her nose. I asked her to pull it up and she did but told me it wouldn't stay up. She made the effort to pull it up coming to our table from that point on, however, she served other tables with it down including one with a highchair baby. She stood right over that child breathing down on it's head through her uncovered nose. Not only that, every time she spoke, she pulled the mask away from her face or back down. The other server in the section also had her mask under her nose the entire time we were there. Back to the couple with the baby. They were seated at a table that had not been wiped down. B the time, someone came to clean the table, that baby had been banging on the dirty table top and had put the wrapped silverware that had been laying on the table in her mouth. While her parents seemed oblivious, I was cringing inside. When our server brought bread to the table it was drizzled with something. I asked what it was and was told honey butter. I am allergic to honey and told her I couldn't eat it. She did not offer to replace it with plain rolls. My son ordered the fried chicken with mashed potatoes and coleslaw. I ordered a small steak with broccoli and carrots. When the food arrived our sides were switched. We had to scrape stuff off one plate and on to the other and my vegetables had white gravy all over which I do not like. I took one bite off my carrots and asked the server if they were sweetened with honey. She didn't know. Had to go ask. And, of course, they were despite my having told her I was allergic. Honey was not mentioned on the menu description. My son's mashed potatoes were refrigerator cold and inedible. The actual fried chicken, my sirloin, the cole slaw, and my broccoli were ok. I spoke to Kevin, a manager, who took quite a bit of time to appear after my request to speak to someone. His excuse was, "I thought the other manager was coming out." As I was explaining my concerns, especially about the cleanliness of the tables and the servers wearing masks inappropriately, his own mask kept sliding down under his nose. I had to ask him to pull his up as he was explaining how seriously they took the mask mandate. His mask was one layer of stretchy polyester that rolls if your face moves. Not an appropriate effective barrier in a food setting. Ultimately, he provided a $10 gift certificate as a result of my concerns.(I did not request any compensation. Just expressed my concerns and disappointment) As if I will go back anytime in the foreseeable future. read more

This visit was a carry out order around 2:00 p.m. on a Friday so I called and was placed on hold for over 4 minutes. I hung up waited another 10 minutes and called back and placed on hold again. Jumped in my car and drove the 12 minutes there on hold. Hung up walked into the fairly empty restaurant and on into the bar where there was no bartender. But I was seen and passed by at least 3 other employees but I was never acknowledged. I went up to the empty host stand. A few moments later the host returned and I said I was trying to place a to go order. He points to the bar and I told him I had already been there for several minutes. He went and got the bartender and she quickly took my order. It was sad to be placed on hold like that for what seems to be no reason. They were not busy at all. read more

Service is extremely slow and the food is underwhelming putting it mildly. We won't be back.

The couple times I've been here the service has not been very good. The food comes out slow, we were sat for 10 minutes before anyone even saw us. The food was okay but really bland. And the restaurant is always loud. I wouldn't come back again. read more

Horrible service.... worst I've experienced in a long time. Not sure I'll ever be back.

For some reason, people here find it weird that I've never been to a Cheddar's. But honestly, I only heard about it maybe a month before I moved to Louisville and hadn't had to the time to visit. Nevertheless, I'm glad I finally did. Went in on a Saturday afternoon following a very long business meeting. We had a group of 10 people and did not have a reservation. Fortunately, they were very accommodating and had us seated within 10 minutes. Our servers name was Trae and he was very nice. He greeted us quickly and made sure we had complimentary chips and salsa with our beverages very soon after our arrival. He also made sure our lunch came out as soon as it was ready and even substituted two side orders for us without complaint. Great customer service skills! As for the food, it was okay. I ordered the mozzarella sticks as an appetizer and the blackened salmon (lunch portion) as my main meal. The salmon was slightly overcooked but the seasoning was right on target. The sides I ordered were green beans and the broccoli casserole. The casserole was quite tasty. However, the green beans were sweet and turned me off immediately. However, as I mentioned earlier... I expressed that to Trae and he replaced it immediately. Overall, this was a decent experience. I would, however, like to try a different meal the next time I visit to see if it's worth any additional stars. read more

I'm a fan of this chain in general. Very tasty food offered up at prices a couple bucks less than it's chain competitors (though, there's no freebies here like chips or rolls... so maybe it evens out). I enjoy their chicken tenders. They don't have as much flavor compared to others, but the large portion size, the large size of each piece, and the awesome crust more than makes up for it. A dip in the great honey-mustard adds plenty of flavor. My partner tried a "New Orleans Pasta" dish. I grabbed a bite and it was great... I'll try it next. Wait time was about an hour. This place is still crowded like it just opened. Most people don't seem to mind waiting an hour. Because of this, the tiny waiting area is tight... I was literally pressed up against other people while I waited. People were waiting in the dining areas too... standing over other people as they ate... now that's crowded. I mentioned prices that seem a little less than competitors. In my opinion, the look of this place is a notch or two better... making it an overall good value. I love the incorporated stone and copper details. I didn't have good service this nice. Not bad... just dry. In the end, I still like this place. read more

We walk up to the main entrance and there is a plethora of trash all over the place. We got seated pretty fast, then we waited 10-15 minuets for someone to come and take our drink orders... No one came. So we got up and left. Dont recomend on busy days. read more

My roommate is obsessed with Cheddar's. Granted, she worked at one in Illinois for several years and I'm sure much of her love has to do with fond memories as much as it has to do with food, drink, and decor - I still felt the need to try this magical place because of her passion for it. Last night was my second time at Cheddar's, and I know I will definitely be back. Highs: - You can combine any of the special flavors for either their lemonades or teas (and presumably you could combine a flavored lemonade with a flavored tea and make a Phil Mickelson...which is what I'm now calling an eccentric Arnold Palmer). I tried the peach/raspberry tea and it was delicious! - Huge portions. I got the Dijon Chicken & Mushrooms ($9.49)...and brought 3/4 of it home in a box. It came with 2 chicken breasts, mushrooms, rice, and 2 sides (plus I had already drank like 5 glasses of delicious tea). - Classy and clean looking restaurant. Strange fan contraption hanging from the ceiling in the central dining area that looks like something from A Bug's Life.(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_oWpFGsbzgp0/S67W4BhBMOI/AAAAAAAAA6s/Kww1ZrpPjcM/s400/IMG_3045+Resized.JPG) Low: - Waiter kept up with our table and brought us refills as needed, but he didn't collect the glasses as they were emptied...so our table had a dozen or so empties sitting at the end of the table just taking up space. Granted he may have thought we were in some kind of competitive drinking club and that we would want to keep track of our progress. Summary: Yes, this is a chain. Yes, the restaurant may be packed with UK fans. Yes, one patron was an adult wearing a coonskin hat. Yes, all of the lightposts in the parking lot are armed with cameras. But don't let those factors scare you away! Cheddar's calls itself a casual cafe, and I agree that they are good at that and do it better than most. read more

Called at 4:18 today to ask if they take reservations since I was bringing a large party and the young lady that answered the phone told me they don't take reservations. Not a big deal. As I was halfway through asking her if I could give her the heads up that a large party was coming she hung up on me. So in less than two hours from our dinner we changed the venue to Texas Roadhouse across the street because they do call ahead seating and the lady that answered was very polite and courteous. read more

Visit here often...good food & good prices. Favorites are Key West Chicken & Shrimp, Grilled Tilapia w/Mango Salsa, Homemade Chicken Tortilla Soup & of course the Grande Top Shelf Margarita. Great place to get together with good friends. read more

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Cheddars is one of the few restaurants where I'm actually willing to try new foods. Personally, I'm not a fan of their alcohol selection after a few nasty drinks, but the food is out of this world. The prices can get high depending what you order and how many people are in your party, but for the amount of food you receive (lunch portions are bigger obviously), it's well worth it! I always have leftovers to look forward to for my next meal. However, lately, the service has not been as good as it once was. The last few times I've been there(and I haven't been there in a while because of it), service has been rude and slow. I'll have to go back soon and eat there to see if things have gotten any better. read more

The sampler appetizer is great. Only the potato soup is really nice. My dinner was the Cajun Catfish and it is worth every penny. read more

Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen - American Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

All you really need to know: Dinner for 8 $160 with tip. Unbelievable value. I had never heard of Cheddar's until last week. Some of our local friends recommended it and we were all surprised. The menu had a good variety and it was super affordable. Our group had a couple of appetizer sampler platters, entrees, beers and desserts. Everything was great. The service was friendly and accommodating. I can see why it was so busy last Friday night. Way better than any of the meals we had on the river in Jeffersonville. read more

Food was wonderful I can't complain about that one bit. The service on the other hand was some of the worst ever. I think her name was Michelle, wasn't quite sure if she was just stoned or just a huge airhead. If you want really great food this is a great spot. Especially if you have no plans and nothing to do the day you're eating here. It's Saturday I have no plans but she was giving me anxiety. Got sat right away, waited 20 minutes for our server. She came we already knew what we wanted since we had so much time to look over the menu. Brought our drinks and that was the last ones for the next 40 minutes. We ordered crescent rolls, salad, and chips with queso. All very delicious. Fish tacos and a bacon cheeseburger were both very good. When she finally brought refills on our drinks she left the old glasses. The whole time she didn't pre bus the table. All in all I'm very disappointed. I still left 15% because maybe she is having a bad day. We won't be returning. read more

Just left cheddars with 6 family members had a great time with good service keep up the good work thank you

Awesome Cheddar's. Everyone was so kind and the food was amazing as always. I loved the fried shrimp I got and the corn is always the best.

We got seated right away considering its a Sunday.. waiter was nice but it took her a minute before we got utensils and napkins ten mins after our appetizers. Food was great...today at least. I got catfish yummmm read more

Meredith is the best server I've ever had! She is so professional and sweet! Never had better service in my life. Couldn't not recommend more if I tried. Ask for Meredith when you go! read more