Slow service.. dirty silverware.. and a bug that crawled out of my salad.. after pointing it out to the waitress and getting a "that's gross" I had to ask for a manager to come over to ensure they were aware of the situation. The manager came over and we got "well I promise we are not infested." The waitress asked how everything was after I almost swallowed a bug.. how do you think it was? Mmmmm delicious insect feces makes everything better... we waited an hour for the food and never came.. so we offered to pay for what we had an left. I've seen a decline in the quality at Cheddars and I'm disappointed.. never again read more

Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen - Comfort Food Near Me - Sanford, Florida

Decided to have dinner at Cheddars last night. We eat at Cheddar's often when we're home so this seemed like an ideal place to go. Cheddar's never disappoints. We shared an order of onion rings. A plate piled high with rings that were lightly breaded were scrumptious. My wife ordered her usual pot pie and I tried the catfish. A huge pile of filets, lightly breaded, were delicious. Had two sides and a salad. It was more than I could finish so a togo box would give me enough for lunch the next day. Our server was outstanding. My only criticism is the noise levels. With many families and young kids around a table in the rear is recommended if you want any quiet. Please don't let that stop you. Just ask for a quiet location. read more

Went in around 2pm and there was a wait. Think we waited for about 15 minutes. I ordered a spicy mango mojito which I did enjoy. We ordered the chicken quesadilla which was good. For lunch I got the fried jalapeño cheese burger and I loved it. Must try burger. The service was ok, she was nice and friendly but did forgot the 2nd drink we ordered. She also gave us the check without asking if we wanted desert too. Overall good food and nice service with just a minor flaw. My friend ordered the New Orleans pasta and that had great flavor also. read more

Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen - Chicken quesadilla - Comfort Food Near Me - Sanford, Florida

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We have been to multiple cheddars over the years. My boyfriend and I love cheddars! We are obsessed with their spinach dip. I have yet to find a better spinach dip anywhere else. My parents were in town so decided to bring them here. They have one by where they're from but never went. They loved everything!!!!!! They were amazing at how great the food tasted and how adorable it was. My mom was exceptionally impressed that the manager was walking around making sure everyone was doing well and had everything they needed. The waitress was very friendly and everything came out perfect. I recommend the spinach dip, the croissants, and I always get the buffalo chicken ranch wrap! Yum!!! My dad loved his Texas margarita. Overall our experience was very pleasant and will continue to return. read more

Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen - Buffalo chicken ranch wrap - Comfort Food Near Me - Sanford, Florida

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Server was excellent! Attentive without being obtrusive. Food was just okay. Too much salt in everything. The first couple of bites were good but after that my tongue started to sting. There's salt on the table. Let your customers decide how salty they'd like their food. Once it's been salted you can't take it out. Salt is a seasoning, not an ingredient. Less salt Please?! If you're truly a "scratch kitchen" then you can adjust your recipes. If all comes pre frozen well then you can't fix it. read more

Honestly, I eat salad here for two reasons--the honey lime dressing and the honey croissant. The salad was very well made with plenty of candied pecans. My husband ordered the ribeye steak which I was concerned about but it was cooked perfectly. We are thrilled that they are building one in Ocala. read more

This was our second time at this restaurant. We went to the one in Daytona the other night and we loved it so decided to go back. The service was great and drinks/food were very good. Very inexpensive. I love the interior of the restaurant as well. Our waiter Alexander was super! We live in Heathrow so we would go back regularly! read more

Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen - Comfort Food Near Me - Sanford, Florida

I don't usually leave reviews for chains, because they are what they are - predictable (which can be a good thing), and good for when you need them, but rarely mind-blowing. Well, my son and I had lunch at Cheddar's the other day, and it was stellar. It's always been at least a 4-star experience, but the other day it was 5 stars. We discovered they have the best chicken fingers anywhere - super crispy outside, juicy inside, and incredibly flavorful. Way better than the typical chicken places. Service was equally top notch, although it's always just a bit slow here. I wish I remembered the name of our server. We ordered the spinach dip, which I didn't realize was going to come with a dollop of sour cream on top. When I asked for a spoon to scoop off the sour cream, she just brought us a whole new spinach dip without it. One of our chicken fingers arrived with some weird white stuff on it, and instead of just replacing the one, she brought us a whole new serving of chicken fingers. We've been a few times, and we'll be going more frequently now. read more

First Time at cheddars and I gotta say wow huge menu huge, big drink selection delicious well presented food we had a great waitress named lacy really on point , would recommend for a nice meal priced right . Nice atmosphere not even clean restaurant!!! read more

The food was good, but the bartender is a horrible people person or he may just be horrible with black patrons. When I told Jared my name, he wasted no time insulting me. I am obviously black and I have a black woman's name. He definitely needs more training. I will not be revisiting this location. read more

I pulled up to this Cheddar's location this past Sunday absolutely starving. The line was out the door and the inside was equally as packed. I knew the wait would be horrendous bit it wasn't. We were seated in 10 minutes. As we waited I noticed the beautiful fan over one of the dining room areas. Folks eating and enjoying conversation with each other. We were seated near the bar and had I not been driving I would have definitely ordered a beverage (next time!) The wait staff here was very attentive and made sure we had everything we needed at all times and I appreciate them for it because my mother can be very demanding at times lol. I really enjoyed this visit and will be back the next time I make my way to Sanford. read more

Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen - Garden salad with the best croissants ever! - Comfort Food Near Me - Sanford, Florida

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Great menu choices, everything cooked from scratch as in the name. We started with the Homemade Onion Rings (a tower). I'll post a photo but we ate it so fast it's only a partial tower. I had the Key West Chicken & Shrimp smothered with pineapple pick de galo served over rice and two sides. The sweet chili sauce was delicious. 660 calories. My sister had the Crispy Chicken Tender Noodle Soup ( 320 calories bowl ) and my other sister had the Crispy Chicken Tender Salad (760 calories) with Honey Mustard ( 370 calories). Everything was delicious and served enthusiastically by Tom. I think when they hired Tom they were holding auditions and not interviews. He was great and very well versed in the menu items. Tom seemed to anticipate our every need and we really had to pay attentional times to keep up with his one liners. Thanks Cheddars and Tom for a great family lunch. PS I mention the calories because I recently started a diet and was pleased to find so many lighter menu choices. read more

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Came here for Lunch not to long ago and had a good experience, the service was good and the food was delicious. Everything came out fresh and our buffalo chicken wrap was really good along with everything else. We got seated right away and was asked buy our waiter what we wanted to drink,ever sense it open its doors I have heard good things about this place but also heard it's always busy and that is true. Lunch time was busy but probably not as busy as Dinner time. Lots of good stuff to choose from the menu and and even a bar too,good drinks and beer selections. Check out cheddars if you are in the Sanford area.Try there strawberry lemonade with real strawberries inside the drink...delicious. read more

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I have to say we have eaten at Cheddar's in Sanford so many, many times. It has slowly gotten worse each item and I am sadden by it, as I truly like going there. With all the new restaurants around, you would think that they would take a little more care in their customers. Tonight we visited at 4:30 p.m., thinking get in early and not have a crowd to deal with, there were 6 of us, and had the absolutely worst manager. Got there and they said just a minute, we are clearing off a table. So, 20 minutes later still no table. The manager kept coming back saying I have gone back there to get them moving. Finally when I said we would go somewhere else, the manager sat us at the table, which was the dirtiest table I have sat at. It was sticky and nasty. So, I asked the manager to have it wiped off before she gave us the menus. So, she goes and gets a rag, sits it down on the table beside us and starts to lay down our menus. Again, I said not until the table is wiped off. So, so starts and half wipes the table off. I actually had to ask her for the rag and wipe the table myself. The only saving grace was our server Brandon was amazing. He was the highlight to an absolutely awful start, middle and he made up for the end. Unfortunately, we will not be back for a while, hoping that there is another manager when we return. read more

I think this place is a good value. They have a lot of variety which is great for when we have to go out to eat with a larger group (something for everyone). The New Orleans pasta is a bit salty, but enjoyable. The burgers are pretty good but they won't cook it colder than medium so be warned. My favorite items are the ribs and the Monte cristo. If I had one bit of advice, bring back the chicken and waffles! In general, everyone is usually happy, and the price is relatively cheap, so I recommend but do not expect a fine dining experience. read more

Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen - New Orleans pasta - Comfort Food Near Me - Sanford, Florida

So I ordered a ribs and chicken fingers plate with fries and a baked potato. The service was good. But the food was the worst I have ever tasted from Cheddars. The fries were literally so hard and stale it looked like they were sitting out for days. Not hours but DAYS. The ribs were super burnt. The baked potato came with a tiny bit of sour cream. About 5 strands of shredded cheese and butter. I am so disappointed. Worst of all this is not the first time I received sub par food from this location. Whoever is the cook either needs a lot more training or maybe they should not work in the kitchen. Sad to say but will not be eating here again. read more

The worst buffalo chicken wrap i've ever had in my 25 years of life. Good fries though.

I'm a little conflicted on what to say about this place... We were sat at 655pm quickly. Our server was prompt in asking us for drink and app orders while we waited for the rest of our party. However, the app took about 20 mins to get to the table. We ordered the sampler platter and a loaded potato soup. All of which were good. The Potato Skins were my favorite and the cheese bites were surprisingly really good. I ordered the half ribs with red beans and rice and broccoli cheese casserole as my sides. Instead I got red beans and rice and coleslaw. Which I didn't mind, I like coleslaw. The sides were good. The red beans and rice were a little salty the colder it got. The ribs were a nice texture, fell right off the bone (thank goodness as I'm one of those people who eat them with a fork) and the sauce was amazing. I don't know what it was --- maybe the rub? But something about it was just off. Which ruined the whole meal and as hard as I tried to just roll with it because the texture and sauce were so good, I just couldn't. My boyfriend got a bacon cheeseburger with mac and cheese. He enjoyed the mac and cheese but only made it half way through the burger. Which is surprising as he usually inhales his food. I'd go back and try something else --- maybe a pasta dish or a salad instead. read more

This was my first time at any Cheddars restaurant. Everything tasted really fresh and made from scratch (as the name of the restaurant suggests). Also, definitely get a lot of bang for your buck. We ordered a chicken fettuccini, spinach dip app, 2 kids chicken tender and buffalo chicken wrap with a salad and potato cheddar soup along with two drinks for $50. The grilled chicken fettuccine was very light compared to other heavy cream and cheese sauces. However, there was not much flavor unless eaten with a piece of chicken which was very flavorful. They brined the chicken which kept it moist. Buffaloes chicken wrap was not bad. Came with cabbage and pickles inside the wrap. Not a very good combination for my tastebuds. The side caesar salad dressing was very good but too much dressing. And the cheddar potato soup was yummy but oh so filling. Creamy with little bits of chunks of potatoes and bacon. Can't go wrong with bacon is involved. The best dish would be the spinach duo appetizer and little salsa they provided. Both very flavorful and was the only dish we finished. Overall, giving three stars as some dishes we very good and others not much too write home about. Like the idea of a scratch kitchen as everything tastes fresh. Service was not bad but not memorable. I would go back and try other dishes they have. read more

Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen - Santa Fe Spinach Dip - Comfort Food Near Me - Sanford, Florida

Please don't be mislead by the two stars. I give cheddars two stars because their tea and croissants were good When you walk in to cheddars the ambiance is your typical cabana feel. We had ordered the tilapia with shrimp and mango salsa and the maple chicken bacon sandwich Now the food was not what everyone makes it seem. The sand which we felt anyone could make at home and there was truly nothing special to it. The tilapia was not fresh which of course you can't expect much but when the fish taste and smells fishy to the point it leaves the taste in your mouth it should not be served and the shrimp was the same.. the loaded bake potato was just butter sour cream and cheese... over all the food was very disappointing and I can definitely say this will be the first and last time I ever eat at cheddars and I am truly disappointed.. read more

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I'm actually pretty impressed with this place. Went here with coworkers and we ordered an appetizer and 3 full meal and drinks which was a lot of food. We all had to take leftovers home. The portions are huge but it did not take away from the quality of food. It was so delicious. Also had the strawberry iced tea and that was by far one of the better iced teas I've ever had. Good food and company. A+ rating. read more

I absolutely love the ambience of this restaurant. The food is so delicious and not only the food but also the servers and management have impacted such beautifully with their amazing behavior. Definitely recommend. read more

We love cheddars. Always get something different to try when we go. The onion rings are awesome. We're sad they don't have them right now with their limited menu. Our kids love the loaded potato soup which isn't available right now either. read more

It's very good for being a chain restaurant. Big portions including drinks and very affordable. My favorite is the ribs, a half rack is more than enough. I would have given it a another star if they won't have taken away the chicken and waffles. The chicken and waffles was the best thing they had on their menu, so when they took it off I stopped going for a while. Don't order the nachos unless you want quesadillas because that's what it really is. The atmosphere is very nice and a great place to take a group. read more

I'm always hearing constantly how good this place is and how delicious everything is from people. But I've given Cheddar's numerous occasions to impress me by order different menu items and every single time everything is mediocre and forgettable. I've yet to have a meal here that I could remember being good. Service is always pleasant but the food in my opinions sucks. read more

I've been to this location several times within the past few years. They have some pretty yummy dishes and at fairly reasonable prices. My go to dish is the Sirloin and Shrimp combo but my husband loves their Monte Cristo and New Orleans pasta. Honestly, we used to LOVE Cheddar's and this location. The service was always great, food was delicious and never a long wait. However, our last few visits here have been a different story. Last night there were five of us and we were told It'd be a 15-20 minute wait. It ended up being a 30-40 minutes. After being seated, our server seemed to not be having a great day as she actually complained to us about other previous customers she had that day. We waited a long time just to get our honey butter croissants which were kind of burnt and hard. We waited even longer for our main entrees. After 30 minutes of waiting, the manager comes out to tell us they ran out of the New Orleans pasta and only had one plate left (two at our table had ordered it) so someone had to order something else. 12 minutes after that, the server comes out to tell us there were zero New Orleans pastas left so my now husband had to choose something else. At this point we were all getting frustrated that no entrees had come out and they were now just telling us about the pasta ordeal. After finally getting all of our food, the manager came back and apologized. He gave my husband's dish on the house along with a free mac and cheese for my son, which did make up for a lot of it. Not sure why it seemed like the restaurant was going out of whack with their service, maybe under staffed or an increase of unexpected customers. It does seem like Cheddar's has gained a lot more in popularity so I hope that management and staff is able to keep up with the crazy nights. It's still in my opinion, a solid restaurant with great food and decent prices. Just a few not so good experiences. read more

Not even one star! Everyone's food all came at different times, steak was hard as a rock. Pot pie was so salty and the chicken noodle soup tasted like it came from a can. Absolutely disgusting! Service was rude and curt, never again. read more

3 visits now. Never impressed. Lackluster service. Cheap food with no discernible quality, and an overall contrived atmosphere that is not quite upscale and not quite relaxed. Taco Bell drive-through is just down the road If you're looking for better quality, consistency, & value. read more

Club sandwich was really good. Chicken soup was terrible! I don't even know how they can call this chicken soup with a straight face. More carrots, celery and corn than anything else. As a matter of fact that's all I could taste. You all need to Learn wtf chicken soup is before you try to sell the garbage you are serving. Really disgusted over this. All I wanted was a damn bowl of chicken soup and all I got was a bowl of succotash with a couple microscopic pieces of chicken in it. I will not be back. read more

This is the saddest portion I have ever seen. It doesn't even take up half the plate. The food also took more than 45 minutes to come out. It wasn't a satisfying meal. read more

Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen - Comfort Food Near Me - Sanford, Florida

Always enjoy myself when I go Cheddars. They have an amazing menu and selection. The service is always on point. Great environment for a family dinner. Actually went on my lunch break and was in and out within the hour! If your on a diet or watching your figure their menu caters to that and provides total calories. Love it!! read more

My first lousy review of cheddars begins today in this location. What is interesting is reading all the reviews. Clearly it must be this location. I came in about 230 on a Friday afternoon and as people hello how common it there's lots of employees sitting around talking including the manager. I waited about five minutes for service while bunch people just looked at me that worked here as they chatted. Food was okay but the service was frustrating. The slackadaisicalness continued through out the meal with the manager chatting with her employees while they were not serving their customers. So rude! read more

This restaurant has definitely come along way since they opened! The food quality is very good especially for the price. I enjoy going in there with my family for dinner and it definitely has a nice ambiance. I would recommend this restaurant! A good variety of entree choices. I wish they had more appetizers to choose from but overall, its a good dinner option. read more

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Cheddar's in Sanford is always bustling. Expectedly, on Mothers Day, it was a madhouse. The declared wait time was 1 hour but we got seated around 30- not bad. The food was decent. I ordered the grilled chicken Alfredo. It was well portioned and priced reasonably for the taste. Personally, I have never found an amazing pasta anywhere I go but this was decent. What made this a 3 star experience for me was the server. She wasn't directly rude but was not overtly nice; she was terse. Her fellow workers were far nicer. She must have been stressed but it's not my job to counsel her on that. This is my second time here and the last experience was better. Minus the server, this time was still a decent one. I'm sure I shall crossed paths with Cheddars again. read more

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Dinner with family. Service was solid and friendly. I often say that the size of my tip is directly associated with how full my iced tea glass stays and they got a good tip. Now the food. Wife had the country fried chicken and it was excellent. Two large pieces cooked and season well and gravy was tasty. I had the bourbon grilled pork chop. To say it was over cooked is an understatement. It was a hockey puck and inedible. When waitress checked on us she even commented the way it looked as most was still on my plate and my family was done. I asked for options and just walked away and nothing happened. Lots of other options in this area so will think twice about going back and giving them my money. read more

It's shocking to read all these reviews and to see the poor grade that's being given . I have been to this location twice on a Saturday and decided to sit by the bar both times . I was taken care of by a gentleman named "Jimmy" and for both times he took care of me and my friends he did an excellent job. Our drinks were loaded with alcohol and our food was usually very good as well. He had very thoughtful suggestions on what to get and had a very fun loving spirit about himself. I'll will definitely be returning to him again in the near future. read more

Really enjoy this place. If you are looking for a nice evening out with decent food and drinks then you have to try this place. It is American fare but you can't go wrong with that. Have tried this place on several occasions and it never disappoints. They have a different take on how they prepare and serve their food...(Scratch) It isn't too high and haughty but just the right amount of attention to detail. Something on the menu for everyone in your party. Great for large parties as well. Everything went well with this dining experience. Will be back. read more

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If you want good quality delicious food make sure to be there before the dinner rush starts! The quality of the food drastically decreases if you get caught in the middle. I could tell our food had been sitting in the window and one of the baked potatoes we ordered had plastic in it. Management was wonderful however and comped the meal which was appreciated! read more

My wife and I really like this place. The food and the service is excellent, we keep coming back week after week after week. Highly recommended read more

Listen, I don't like giving anyone negative reviews unless I think they truly deserve it. I mean, some of the reviews on here seem pretty petty. As in, someone forgot your drink? Omg, the world is not going to come to an end. The waitress forgot to bring you bag for your food? *Shock face* Quick! Hold me while my millennial self swoons on Instagram! Having worked in the service industry, these things happen. When was the last time you were perfect at your job? But I have seen some legitimate complaints about the food and on that point, sadly, I have to agree. The food was pretty bland. Should have known this would be the case as we entered the restaurant and saw it was a geriatric convention. I ordered the buffalo chicken wrap and was pretty disappointed. The chicken itself was tough. Maybe it was old or overdone; I couldn't tell you either way. It was also one whole strip of chicken, which on top of being tougher than a dog's rawhide stick, made eating it a mess. Simple solution: cook it at the proper temp and cut it into pieces. Done. You're welcome . What you can't do is then slather it in bland (bottled?) buffalo sauce, sprinkle some giant shredded cheese on it and call it a day. I also ordered a side of Mac n' cheese, which was also super bland. It seems to be a southern tradition to over cook the pasta, slather it in Velveeta, and call it good. I'm not going to really fault Cheddar's on that one as a sophisticated Mac n cheese is just hard to come by in this state. Our service was great, even on a busy Saturday afternoon. We also didn't wait long to get seated. At the end of the day, this wasn't the joint for us. Maybe it was an off night, maybe I'm just a food snob, or maybe you enjoy more of a Bob's Big Boy type of menu. At the end of the day, it just wasn't for me. But you do you boo. read more