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    Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen

    3.9 (641 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 9:30 pm

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Happy hour specials

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    Chicken Fried Chicken
    Taylor T.

    I've never eaten at this chain before but I was pretty impressed! I picked up a family member from the airport so we arrived to this restaurant as soon as they opened around 11:00am. It was almost empty except for 2 other groups but the service was a little slow as I'm sure everyone was still opening up for the day. Luke was our waiter and did a good job, but pretty melancholy. Service did pick up once more groups arrived. All the food was delicious- especially the onion rings! Sometimes, chicken fried chicken can be oily or greasy but it was fresh and crispy.

    Kale side salad
    Judy E.

    Yummy lunch with my son with my son yesterday & Cheddars never misses. I had a pot pie & side kale salad. That kale salad was so good!!! The pot pie was very flavorful and it was bigger than it looked! Their chicken tenders are truly under rated they are so good. Crispy lite & just delicious!

    Because you're stuck out in the same 'ole storm again  Grilled Rainbow Trout from #CheddarsThornton
    Mojo S.

    Each time I'm in Denver I hit Cheddar's. It's one family chain that hits pretty hard in terms of affordability and quality of offerings that we don't have in California. And having rainbow trout on regular menu is always a big plus. Theirs is some of the most solid, dependable, and delicious compared to their competitors. I loved how each flaky but delivered on its promise of scrumptiousness and subtlety. I would come here just for that honestly, though I've heard it's a great lunch place as well. The big letdown for both of us last night was the service. They were slow to take our orders, slow to get refills or ask if we needed anything, and slow to get us our bill. It was a trifecta of ineffectiveness. Our server was nice enough, but he definitely didn't make us feel like we were a priority at all. And that's something you should never do as a restaurant. The place was nice-looking enough and they had good energy from its patrons. It's just a shame the lack of good service kind of ruins the experience and makes us not want to visit this particular branch again on a return visit, whenever that might be.

    Lemon pepper catfish fillets
    Caroline Y.

    A solid 3.5 stars! Cheddar's is a chain restaurant specializing in southern classics - think ribs, catfish, chicken fried chicken. They are also known for honey butter croissants (now a side) and great chicken tenders. And just like any good southern restaurant, they also have great sides- Broccoli and cheese casserole, Mac and cheese, Green Beans - and you can order a vegetable plate!! My husband ordered steak and ribs - it came with two sides for $24. The ribs were fall off the bone tender - So good! We found the kind of steak to be chewy but it was overall good. The broccoli and cheese casserole was just like mama makes- ooh to die for! A baked potato was sizable and loaded with tons of butter and cheese. I got lemon pepper catfish over rice which came with two sides for $19. The catfish definitely could have used more seasoning. The Mac and cheese was good. It was cafeteria style with a velveeta sauce texture - and I know that's someone's preference for sure. Overall, we left satisfied feeling like we had a good dinner for the price point. The atmosphere is cute, like a steakhouse with lots of intimate tables and booths. This a great place to eat for someone vegetarian or pescatarian. I would certainly come back again and order a vegetable plate or the ribs!

    Aspen loves her Hamburger, warning hamburgers do come with a garlic glaze, our waitress did it RIGHT!!
    MicheleElys M.

    Huge parking lot and plenty of comfort inside, with booths, back room with surround windows. Greeting at the front was welcoming! One impressive part is the creative ceiling fans keeping the place "Perfectly temperature" for large crowds with greenery reaching upwards towards the light. Service!!! WOW everyone was on top of our order, meaning Aspen my service dog and, Aspen knew she was getting a Hamburger!! Unfortunately, it comes with a Garlic glaze, this is great for humans, immediately - without a word, my Service lady with wide eyes, stated this is not good for your baby, I'm ordering a plain one, sooo sorry for the mistake. I giggled and appreciated amazing service - impecable through our lunch!! This is considered "Comfort food!!!" (Not a vegetarian/vegan place except "Salad") Order the Tilapia (white fish?) with Mango!! The White or Tilapia fish was perfectly cooked, with crispy edges and very tender white meat, a nice healthy serving.......The fish was topped with savory small/medium shrimp on rice with a spartan of veggies and "Picante cubed mango." The picante mango was a startling surprise, given most mild fish are embellished in its own flavor. The cubed Picante was a shock to my palate; YET!!! I ATE THE ENTIRE DISH Accompanied with Waffled Sweet Potato fries & butter corn in a cup. The waffle sweet potato fries come in a fun tin and get a bit soggy towards the bottom; yet rather tasty. Aspen's burger, well see the photos, she eats with manners and loved the burger. Cheddar's Scratch is a chain restaurant, with similar menues. Their service is impecable, while I did ask for the booth inside the large part of the restaurant. What was most lovely were the rotating fans under a sky light and ?? I believe a fish tank in the background; the interior temperature is perfect. Along with the service. My apologies for the lack of photos, I took many, and I guess my puter was hungry, they were eaten!!! Highly recommend Cheddar's Scratch for families!!!! Lots of parking!!

    The loaded nacho dip was simply fabulous.
    Joy W.

    AV was great hands down!!!! The food was nice and hot. The service was great and the atmosphere was perfect.

    Food. Drink.
    Bryan O.

    Trey was our server and he was persistent stopping by asking if we needed anything and didn't stop by when we were busy with our meals. Great experience. 10 out of 10 would recommend

    Steak and Shrimp Combo
    Bill D.

    never ate here before but after tonight, i'm sold!!! Everything came out an a timely manner. Our server was excellent and helpful with the menu! Inside the restaurant was amazing,loved the fish tank. If you've never tried Cheddars my suggestion is that you do! ps-steak was perfection!

    Bourbon Glazed Salmon, Loaded Baked Potato, Steamed Fresh Broccoli
    Renee S.

    We've eaten at Cheddar's a number of times, and the food is consistently delicious. Some of my favorites are the bbq ribs, bourbon glazed salmon, steak, Asian salad and the hunny butter croissants. The service is consistently great, and the restaurant is lovely and very clean. We'll definitely be back for more!

    1/2 portion Monte Cristo Sandwich

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    The restaurant was very clean, manager was helping his staff out, service was great, and the food was great! I recommend!

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    Fast and amazing service with Amber. She was extremely nice and helpful. Would recommend coming to this location

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    Foods always good so is the service. Shout out to amber! Drinks are also really good recommend the Maui

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    Everyone was so nice, the food was amazing and it's not too expensive. I love going there.

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    I paid too much money for the food, which was bad. The hostess also had an attitude. I will never come back to Cheddars.

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    Food was good, takeout was fairly easy & staff was very friendly. Price was a lot for what we got.

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    Croissants are amazing the strawberry swirl margaritas never miss fairly priced margaritas

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    Wonderful they forgot to believe us one of our sides and our extra order of croissants but the food was so good

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    Great service and friendly service. Good is good and drinks are sweet. Elevated pub grub

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    Is there parking nearby for RVs?

    Not usually. The parking lot and street to pull in are always full. Sometimes in off peak hours you can find openings but for the most part it's usually pretty full

    Is Cheddars open on Thanksgiving?

    No, they are not open on Thanksgiving.

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    Doug's Diner - Thornton

    4.5
    (525 reviews)
    4.9 mi
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    Kenzie was AMAZING. She was super nice and checked on us frequently to make sure we had everything…read morewe needed. Service was really awesome and everyone was so nice. The food was really, really good. I got a cheeseburger with a side salad and my mom got a whimpy skinny papas with a side pancake. Pancake was soooo good and I literally have no complaints. They kept things moving even during the rush and the vibe was really chill. I would 100% recommend this to anyone in the area. I'm from out of town and I will definitely find a way to come back before we leave.

    My new favorite brunch spot up north! I used to live nearby and always wanted to come in, I regret…read moreit taking so long but I'm so glad I finally did! The food here is so good, and the staff is even more amazing. It's very homely, not a big chain and it definitely shows. Everyone is so nice, smiles all around and it's an all around feel good place. They have the breakfast staples but also some specials that are creative and delicious! We've had nutella crepes, chicken fried steak, breakfast burrito (which is massive!) and a special of the day - strawberry cheesecake waffle. All the ingredients come together perfectly and melts in your mouth! The one thing you HAVE to get is the cinnamon roll. Eat it while it's hot and gooey, you won't regret it! Next time I'm going to get the Salted Caramel Cinnamon roll. On Friday and Saturday they are open until 8 pm so you can enjoy them if you're unable to make it during the lunch hours!

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    Partial view of patio seating
    Burrito with half of each sauce/gravy
    Burrito with half of each sauce/gravy
    Black Betty Burger with added Bacon. A+

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    Early Bird Restaurant - Bradburn

    Early Bird Restaurant - Bradburn

    4.2
    (911 reviews)
    3.8 mi
    $$

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    I recently visited this breakfast spot and had a mixed experience. The service was excellent our…read morewaiter was attentive ensured our drinks were always filled and took the time to walk us through the menu which was much appreciated. The atmosphere is another highlight calm , cozy, and inviting with the feel of a comfortable home-style breakfast setting. For our meal I ordered the chicken fried chicken with gravy, scrambled eggs and potatoes while my spouse had a BLT with potatoes. The scrambled eggs and potatoes were well prepared and enjoyable and my spouse was satisfied with their dish except how her lettuce and tomatoes were soggy. Unfortunately the chicken fried chicken was undercooked. At the time I didn't immediately realize this as the texture seemed soft due to the gravy. It wasn't until later that I recognized the issue and I ended up feeling unwell after the meal. This was very disappointing and ultimately impacted my overall experience. While the service and ambiance were strong positives the food safety concern is significant. I hope the restaurant takes extra care in the kitchen moving forward.

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    Early Bird Restaurant - Bradburn
    Early Bird Restaurant - Bradburn
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    Front entrance.
    Wishbone Family Restaurant

    Wishbone Family Restaurant

    4.2
    (313 reviews)
    2.4 mi
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    Stopped by on a Sunday afternoon around 4:30PM, this place is hopping! It was expected as the…read moreparking was full and this is a senior favorite spot in the area. The restaurant was clean, service was great as always and though busy, we were seated pretty quickly as the establishment is quite large with lots of seating. We weren't super hungry so we got an app platter and 2 entrees to share. I forgot the name of our waitress but she was so kind. She found out that hubby and I were going to split a 4 piece dark meal, she split out the plate with our own mash and gravy...and also cut our Texas toasts in half, without us asking. We always get the chicken gizzard and livers here and would be down to try livers and onions at some point. This place has a good hearty meal and consistent great service. We love Wishbone!

    This is one of my very favorite restaurants in the Denver Metro area. It is owned by a family, they…read moretreat you like family, they have family food with something for everybody. Their chicken is beyond amazing, their fish is beyond amazing, their homemade soups are like grandma used to make. I just can't say enough good things. I have always been greeted warmly, received exceptional service, and now that I live a ways away, I still will drive over an hour to eat here because yes, it is that good and yes, the experience makes me feel that happy. The ambience remind me of just a good old-fashioned family diner type restaurant.

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    Dining room
    #4  3 thigh dinner
    #4 3 thigh dinner
    Wishbone Family Restaurant

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    Cracker Barrel Old Country Store

    Cracker Barrel Old Country Store

    2.7
    (445 reviews)
    2.2 mi
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    Very kind hostess but: Crumbs of food from previous guest…read moreall over floor when we arrived Server forgot things and had to ask multiple times Food quality has significantly decreased over the years mom has been a customer for over 30 years Gravy was thin and watered down Coffee was weak and tasted like water Hash brown casserole new recipe is not the same and not appetizing Didn't eat barely any of the plate as it was so bad and will not be returning

    I've been to many cracker barrels, but this is one of my favorites. Unlike the other cracker barrel…read morein Denver, the staff here is attentive and nice. Shout out to Marcia, the very sweet lady who served us! She's incredibly kind, we're very lucky we got her. The food was amazing as always (bacon mac and cheese is very good). I just wish you guys would bring back the frozen cider please!!!! Also, the cashier was very sweet too. I feel horrible for forgetting her name, but she was a very kind older lady. Shout out to her, too. Give her a raise. Also, when we were there, the staff kept passing around a little orange thing. But like, discreetly. We imagined it to be an inside joke, since one of the ladies it got passed to just rolled her eyes and put it in her pocket. It was gone shortly after, so I imagine she passed it to the next guy. But why? I don't understand it. I definitely want to. What's the origin of this inside joke? I imagine it's a tale worthy of being told. Anyway, the ambiance of this place is very sweet and cozy, the staff are kind even if they're under pressure, and the food was just as lovely and fattening as I remember it.

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    Cracker Barrel Old Country Store
    Cracker Barrel Old Country Store
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    Black-Eyed Pea

    Black-Eyed Pea

    3.5
    (100 reviews)
    0.4 mi
    $$

    The service was great the staff was very friendly . The restaurant wasn't too noisy. And the food…read morewas fresh. We really enjoyed our meal

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    Mashed Potato Bowl no Cheese Cinnamon Apples
    Mashed Potato Bowl no Cheese Cinnamon Apples
    Chicken Wednesday Deep Dish Pot Pie  (AVAILABLE WEDNESDAY ONLY)
    Chicken Wednesday Deep Dish Pot Pie (AVAILABLE WEDNESDAY ONLY)
    Wednesday Deep Dish Pot Pie  (AVAILABLE WEDNESDAY ONLY)

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    4.0
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    Asian Cajun
    Crawfish Etouffee
    Crawfish Etouffee
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