Cheddars Kids Menu With Prices
Every kids meal with price and calories, the official rules on age and drinks, sodium numbers from Cheddar’s own guide, plus picks by age and allergy tips.
The Cheddars Kids Menu is exactly what you need on a Saturday afternoon when one child is starving and the other will only eat plain food. Search online and you’ll find prices that do not match and calories that jump from page to page — nobody tells you what actually comes with the meal.
This guide clears that up. You get every kids meal with price and calories, the official rules on age and drinks, and sodium numbers from Cheddar’s own nutrition guide. You also get picks by age, allergy tips, and ways to save, so you can order with confidence.
The Cheddars Kids Menu has six or seven meals, depending on your restaurant. Most cost between $5.49 and $6.99, and the menu is meant for children 12 and under. Calories are shown as ranges because some sources count the side and others do not.
Grilled Cheese
$5.49–$5.99420–480 CaloriesAmerican cheese on Texas toast, with one side.
Penne Pasta
$5.49–$5.99490–700 CaloriesPenne with butter or Alfredo sauce, with garlic bread.
Chicken Tenders
$6.49–$6.99540–630 CaloriesHand-breaded tenders with homemade ranch, with one side.
Junior Burger
$6.49–$6.99450–520 CaloriesQuarter-pound burger, plain or with American cheese, with one side.
Grilled Chicken
$6.49–$6.99280–390 CaloriesGrilled or BBQ chicken over rice, with one side.
Fried Shrimp
$6.49–$6.99410–560 CaloriesFour crispy shrimp with cocktail sauce, with one side.
Grilled Chicken Alfredo
$6.49–$6.99620–870 CaloriesPenne, chicken & Alfredo sauce — listed at some locations.
Meals are for children 12 and under and come with milk. Apple juice and soft drinks are served on request. Most plates include one side, and the Penne Pasta comes with garlic bread instead.
Drinks & Sides
Sides include steamed broccoli, green beans, corn, sweet baby carrots, mashed potatoes, and fries — ask which ones kids can pick. A glass of 2% milk has 120 calories, and apple juice has 110.
Dessert Is Separate
Dessert is not included. A Fried Apple Pie or Classic Cheesecake costs about $6.49 to $6.99 and is easy to share between two kids.
Each meal suits a different kind of child. Here is what to expect.
Chicken Tenders
The same hand-breaded tenders adults order, in a smaller portion, crisp with homemade ranch. The safest choice for a picky eater.
Junior Burger
A quarter-pound patty, half the adult size, plain or with American cheese. Great for kids who like to hold their food.
Grilled Chicken
Grilled or BBQ, over rice. The grilled version is the lightest meal; the BBQ version is sweeter and higher in sodium.
Grilled Cheese
American cheese melted between Texas toast — soft, mild, and easy for small hands. A favorite for younger children.
Penne Pasta
Choose butter or Alfredo, with garlic bread alongside. Butter is plain for fussy eaters; Alfredo is richer and heavier.
Fried Shrimp
Four crispy shrimp with cocktail sauce — a fun pick for little seafood fans. Contains shellfish, so skip it for that allergy.
The right meal depends on your child. These matches come from the menu descriptions and nutrition numbers:
The table below uses kids items from Cheddar’s nutrition guide. The version we found is older (it lists a coconut shrimp meal no longer on menus), so treat it as a pattern and check the latest copy.
| Kids Meal | Calories | Protein | Sodium |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicken Tenders | 630 | 44 g | 1,050 mg |
| Grilled Cheese | 420 | 13 g | 990 mg |
| Junior Burger | 450 | 23 g | 980 mg |
| Grilled Chicken | 280 | 34 g | 1,250 mg |
| BBQ Chicken | 390 | 34 g | 1,920 mg |
| Penne Pasta Alfredo | 700 | 16 g | 770 mg |
Allergen Tips for Kids
Grilled Cheese and Alfredo dishes contain milk; breaded tenders, toast, pasta, and garlic bread contain wheat; Fried Shrimp contains shellfish. Contact Guest Relations through cheddars.com with the dish and ingredient, and tell your server about any allergy. No kids meal appears on the gluten-sensitive list — ask a manager for celiac diets.
Can Adults Order From It?
The kids menu is meant for children 12 and under, and we found no official rule about adults ordering from it — ask your restaurant. For a smaller adult meal, a weekday lunch special, a side salad with an appetizer, or a cup of Baked Potato Soup (~$4) is an easy alternative.
Because milk is included, you only need to buy drinks for the adults. As an example, two adult entrees (~$12–$15 each) plus two kids meals come to about $35–$44 before adult drinks, tax, and tip.
Tips for a Calm Visit
Cheddar’s lets parties of up to six join the waitlist on its website; larger parties should call directly. Go before the Friday/Saturday dinner rush, and order the kids meals first so food arrives while patience is high. Open every day except Thanksgiving and Christmas Day.
Healthiest Pick
Grilled Chicken is the lightest in calories (280–390). Pair it with a plain vegetable side and milk or water for the most balanced plate on the kids menu.
Ordering ahead is handy when children are tired or sick of waiting.
Go to cheddars.com or open the Cheddar’s app.
Enter your ZIP code or city and pick your restaurant.
Choose Pickup or Delivery, if available.
Find the kids meals and choose a side for each child.
Add any allergy notes in the special instructions box if one appears.
Check the total, pay, and collect your order, or use curbside pickup.
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Final Thoughts
The Cheddars Kids Menu is simple, fairly priced, and easy to match to each child. Chicken Tenders suit picky eaters, Grilled Cheese suits little ones, and Grilled Chicken is the lightest pick. Milk comes with the meal, so the bill stays low.
Watch the sodium, ask about allergens, and confirm prices at your own restaurant. A few quick questions at the table can make the whole visit easier.