Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen Menu

Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen at 3411 Florida Ave S in Lakeland serves generous American comfort food made with a strong scratch-kitchen focus. The menu spans hand-breaded chicken, steaks, slow-smoked ribs, seafood, burgers, sandwiches, salads, soups, homestyle sides, desserts, teas, lemonades, and soft drinks. Signature favorites include Hand-Breaded Chicken Tenders, Monte Cristo, Homemade Chicken Pot Pie, Grilled Salmon, and Fall-Off-The-Plate Baby Back Ribs.

Weekday lunch specials start around $9, while most full entrées remain approachable for casual dining. Large portions, included sides, and complimentary Honey Butter Croissants with entrées add especially strong value. Freshly chopped vegetables, house-made sauces, hand-breaded chicken, grilled meats, and scratch-prepared components create comforting flavors and satisfying contrasts between crisp, creamy, smoky, and tender textures.

Vegetarian diners can choose the Veggie Philly, salads, vegetables, and customizable sides. A dedicated gluten-sensitive menu is available, although the kitchen is shared and cross-contact remains possible. Grilled fish, salmon, vegetables, and salads provide lighter choices, while the kids' menu offers familiar family-friendly meals.

Cheddar's is best suited to lunch, dinner, family outings, takeout, casual celebrations, and group meals rather than breakfast.

Menu Highlights

Hand-Breaded Chicken Tenders
Real chicken tenders are dipped twice in house-made batter, coated in seasoned flour, and fried until golden and crisp. The juicy center, crunchy coating, and choice of dipping sauces make them one of Cheddar's signature dishes.

Monte Cristo
Smoked ham, smoked turkey, and creamy cheese are layered together, hand-battered, and fried until golden. Powdered sugar and raspberry preserves add a sweet contrast that makes this sandwich especially memorable.

Fall-Off-The-Plate Baby Back Ribs
Baby back ribs are slow-smoked in-house with a signature rub before being grilled with honey BBQ sauce. Their tender texture and sweet-smoky glaze make them a standout choice for barbecue lovers.

Homemade Chicken Pot Pie
Roasted chicken and vegetables are surrounded by rich homemade cream sauce beneath a light, flaky crust. Its warm, creamy filling gives this dish classic homestyle comfort-food appeal.

Grilled Salmon
Salmon can be prepared grilled, blackened, or bourbon-glazed and served over seasoned rice with two sides. Its flaky texture and flexible preparation make it a popular lighter entrée.

Honey Butter Croissants
Flaky golden croissants are served warm with Cheddar's signature sweet honey butter. Their soft layers and buttery sweetness have made them one of the restaurant's most recognizable accompaniments.

Santa Fe Spinach Dip
House-made spinach dip blends three creamy cheeses and is served with fresh salsa and house-fried tortilla chips. The warm, rich dip and crisp chips make it an easy appetizer for sharing.