Budget Dining Guide
Cheddar's Cheapest Menu Items & Affordable Meal Options
Looking for affordable food at Cheddar's? This budget guide lists every menu item sorted from lowest to highest price so you can find cheap eats and low-cost meal deals quickly. Prices updated August 2026.
Lowest Price
$1.89
Average Item Price
$6.79
Budget for Two
$13.58
Priced Items Tracked
91
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Cheddar's Menu Items Ranked by Price — Cheapest to Most Expensive
Every affordable menu item at Cheddar's sorted from lowest to highest price
| # | Menu Item | Category | Portion | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Broccoli Cheese Casserole | sides | — | $1.89 |
| 2 | French Fries | sides | — | $1.89 |
| 3 | Freshly Made Coleslaw | sides | — | $1.89 |
| 4 | Homemade Red Beans & Rice | sides | — | $1.89 |
| 5 | Idaho Mashed Potatoes | sides | — | $1.89 |
| 6 | Loaded Baked Potato | sides | — | $1.89 |
| 7 | Seasoned Rice, Buttered Off-the-cob Corn | sides | — | $1.89 |
| 8 | Southern Green Beans | sides | — | $1.89 |
| 9 | Steamed Fresh Broccoli | sides | — | $1.89 |
| 10 | Sweet Baby Carrots | sides | — | $1.89 |
| 11 | Freshly Baked Honey Butter (3 For) | sides | — | $1.99 |
| 12 | Homemade Baked Potato Soup | soups & salads | Signature soup made from select potatoes, celery, onions and spices. Topped with cheddar and bacon | $2.79 |
| 13 | Homemade Chicken Tortilla Soup | soups & salads | Grilled all-white-meat chicken, tomatoes and onions with southwestern spices, cheddar cheese and tortilla strips | $2.79 |
| 14 | Hand-Dipped Shakes | desserts | Old-fashioned blender milkshakes made with hand-dipped premium ice cream. Try vanilla, strawberry or chocolate | $2.99 |
| 15 | Tortilla Chips & Salsa | appetizers | Fresh made tortilla chips and our own fresh salsa | $2.99 |
| 16 | Virgin Daiquiris | desserts | Sweet & satisfying frozen treats. Choose from strawberry, pina colada, or banana made from real fruit, or a chocolatey, coffee-infused mudslide | $2.99 |
| 17 | Chips & Homemade Queso | appetizers | Rich and creamy queso dip served with freshly made tortilla chips and our own fresh salsa. For heartier flavor, add seasoned ground beef at no charge | $3.99 |
| 18 | Edamame | appetizers | A healthy helping of edamame (soybeans in pod) served with ginger soy sauce and a mixture of toasted spices for seasoning | $3.99 |
| 19 | Grilled Cheese Sandwich | kids meal | Made with american cheese and grilled until golden. Served with fries, edamame or a fresh vegetable | $3.99 |
| 20 | Homemade Onion Rings | appetizers | Generous portion of our hand-battered, thin cut made fresh onion rings, served with homemade creamy ranch dressing and our own cajun dipping sauce | $3.99 |
| 21 | Junior Burger | kids meal | A quarter-pound burger served plain with french fries, edamame or a fresh vegetable | $3.99 |
| 22 | Monte Dogs | kids meal | All beef hot dogs dipped in cheddar's monte cristo batter and fried till golden. Served with your choice of french fries, edamame or fresh steamed vegetables | $4.29 |
| 23 | Chicken Tenders | kids meal | A small portion of our famous hand-breaded chicken tenders, served with french fries, edamame or a fresh vegetable | $4.59 |
| 24 | Apple Pie A La Mode | desserts | A large slice of freshly baked deep dish apple pie topped with premium vanilla ice cream and hot caramel sauce | $4.69 |
| 25 | Aubrey's Key Lime Pie | desserts | Our key lime pie is made from scratch with 100% key lime juice from the florida keys | $4.69 |
| 26 | Cheddar's Legendary Monster Cookie | desserts | A colossal homemade chocolate chip cookie baked in a skillet, topped with premium vanilla ice cream, hot fudge, whipped cream, chopped nuts and a cherry. Baked fresh just for you, please allow a few | $4.69 |
| 27 | Grilled Chicken Breast & Veggies | kids meal | Grilled marinated chicken breast or BBQ chicken breast served with steamed vegetables | $4.99 |
| 28 | Hot Fudge Cake Sundae | desserts | A huge piece of homemade fudge cake and vanilla ice cream covered with hot fudge, whipped cream, nuts and a cherry | $4.99 |
| 29 | Santa Fe Spinach Dip | appetizers | Mix of spinach, sour cream, southwestern spices and four cheeses. Served with homemade salsa and crispy tortilla chips | $4.99 |
| 30 | The Original Burger | burgers | Traditional half-pound burger topped with lettuce, tomato, mustard, pickles and onion | $4.99 |
Cheddar's Budget Breakdown — Average Cost per Menu Category
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sides
$1.90
11 items
desserts
$4.17
6 items
kids meal
$4.37
5 items
burgers
$5.54
6 items
appetizers
$5.66
12 items
soups & salads
$6.90
13 items
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Finding affordable meals at Cheddar's doesn't mean you have to sacrifice quality. Our curated low-cost menu guide helps you discover the cheapest food options, budget-friendly combo deals, and best value items available on the current menu.
Prices shown are tracked from official menu sources and updated regularly. Whether you're a student looking for cheap eats, a family dining on a budget, or simply trying to keep meal costs down, sorting by price is the fastest way to find great value at Cheddar's.
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