Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen Unveils Lunch Combos

AUSTIN, TX — Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen on Monday unveiled a menu of midday meals designed to let patrons "get a lot for not a lot," restaurant officials said.

Starting on Aug. 5, guests will be able to create over 90 made-from-scratch lunch combinations starting at $5.99, including lunch-time staples and hearty Cheddar’s classics, officials said in a press advisory. As part of the new Quick Picks combos, Cheddar’s Scratch Kitchen is also launching new menu items, including:

• Southwest Chicken Quesadilla: Southwest seasoned chicken melted with pico de gallo between two toasted tomato tortillas.
• Broccoli Cheese Chicken: Cheddar’s signature and guest-favorite Broccoli Cheese Casserole topped with grilled chicken and even more melted cheese.
• Toasted Patty Melt: A seasoned and seared-to-order beef patty between two pieces of Texas Toast topped with caramelized onions and cheese.
• Three Cheese Grilled Cheese: American, Cheddar and Mozzarella chesses melted to perfection between two pieces of potato bread.
• House-Fried Potato Chips: House-fried and seasoned for the perfect crispy companion to your lunch, these chips are served with all Quick Pick sandwiches and the Southwest Chicken Quesadilla.

Restaurant officials provided a look at the variety of their new lunch combos:

• Starting at $5.99, guests can choose two of the following: Broccoli Cheese Soup, Baked Potato Soup, Side House Salad, Side Caesar Salad or Loaded Baked Potato with butter, sour cream and cheese.
• For $6.99, guests can choose any soup or salad and pair it with any of the following: Monte Cristo, Cheddar’s Club, Three Cheese Grilled Cheese, or Better Than Mom’s Meatloaf.
• For $7.99, guests can choose a soup or salad and pair it with any of the following: Buffalo Chicken Wrapper, Chicken Alfredo, Broccoli Cheese Chicken, Toasted Patty Melt or Southwest Chicken Quesadilla.

"With more than 160 restaurants in 28 states, Cheddar’s Scratch Kitchen is known for its iconic, made-from-scratch meals, generous portions and affordable prices — all served in a welcoming atmosphere that feels like home," restaurant officials said.

There are three Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen restaurants in the Austin area:

• At the Shops at Arbor Trails, 4301 W William Cannon Dr,.
• At 13301 US-183.
• 15119 N Interstate 35 frontage road in Pflugerville.

For more information or to locate the nearest restaurant, visit www.cheddars.com. Follow Cheddar’s on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.