Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen Aurora Menu (2025 Update)
Welcome to Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen Aurora, where mouthwatering dishes meet a welcoming atmosphere. Located conveniently at 15775 E Briarwood Cir, Aurora, CO, this culinary gem is dedicated to bringing you quality food made from scratch.
The menu is a delightful celebration of flavors. Start with a refreshing Skinny Margarita or indulge in a Texas Sweet Tea cocktail. Their signature fall-off-the-bone ribs and hand-breaded tenders are customer favorites, showcasing generous portions that leave guests more than satisfied. The dessert selection, particularly the rich chocolate cake, provides a perfect sweet finale to your meal.
No detail is overlooked here—from the inviting dim lighting to the friendly service. The restaurant balances a vibrant yet cozy atmosphere, making it an ideal spot for both casual dinners and special occasions. Choose Cheddar's for an unforgettable dining experience!
Appetizers
Chicken Tender Basket
Hand-breaded with fries and honey mustard. Try it Classic or Buffalo.
Texas Cheese Fries
Covered with cheddar, jack and bacon. Also available in Small
Santa Fe Spinach Dip
Blended with sour cream, spices, four cheeses and topped with mozzarella.
Chips & Homemade Queso
Add seasoned ground beef - no charge (add 30 cal)
2 Dips and Tenders
Chips and Queso, Santa Fe Spinach Dip and our Crispy Chicken Tenders.
Homemade Onion Rings
Hand-battered to order, served with homemade ranch and Cajun dipping sauce. May take an extra few minutes
Loaded Nacho Dip
Handmade queso, ground beef, sour cream, pico de gallo, refried beans and jalapeo
Chicken or Beef Nachos
Choice of chicken or ground beef, queso, black beans, jalapeo, cilantro, corn, fresh pico de gallo and a drizzle of honey BBQ and ranch Served with salsa on the side.
Tortilla Soup
Simmered with chicken and spices, topped with cheddar cheese and crispy tortilla strips. Available in Cup or Bowl
Baked Potato Soup
Select potatoes, celery and onions, grated cheddar and crisp bacon. Available in Cup or Bowl
Homemade Soups
Salads
Asian Salad
Fresh greens, mint, chicken, carrots, herbs, and mango stacked between wonton crisps, peanut sauce and sweet chili glaze.
Chicken and Kale Salad
Grilled chicken breast or hand cut salmon, kale, romaine, shredded carrots, cranberries, broccoli florets, parmesan cheese, campari tomatoes, chopped peanuts and vinaigrette dressing. Also available with Salmon
Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad
Grilled chicken breast and penne pasta tossed with romaine lettuce and our creamy Caesar dressing. Also available with Salmon
Chicken Tender Salad
Chicken tenders on fresh salad greens with cheese, tomatoes, carrots and honey mustard dressing.
Grilled Chicken Salad
Grilled chicken breast on salad greens, tomatoes, carrots, cheddar cheese and honey roasted pecans. Also available with Salmon
BBQ Chicken Salad
BBQ chicken, fresh greens, roasted corn, grape tomatoes, two cheeses, bacon, onion straws. Tossed with BBQ Ranch.
World Class Chicken Sandwich
Grilled chicken breast topped with peppered brown sugar bacon, melted cheese, lettuce, tomatoes and honey mustard dressing on a bun.
Buffalo Chicken Wrapper
Buffalo-style chicken tenders, cheddar cheese, coleslaw, pickles, ranch in a tomato tortilla. Also available in Lunch
Monte Cristo
Smoked turkey & ham, 2 cheeses, deep fried, with powdered sugar and raspberry preserves. Also available in Lunch
Philly Cheesesteak
Grilled, shaved ribeye steak, sauted mushrooms, peppers, onions, melted cheese on a toasted roll
Cheddar's Club
Smoked ham and turkey, bacon, cheddar cheese, lettuce, tomato and Cheddar's Dressing.
Sandwiches
Ultimate Lunch Combo
Bowl of Soup
Tortilla or potato
House Salad
(120 cal)
Caesar Salad
Loaded Baked Potato
Half Cheddar's Club
Half Monte Cristo
Half Buffalo Chicken Wrapper
6 Oz. Top Sirloin Steak
8 Oz. Top Sirloin Steak
14 Oz. Ribeye Steak
Steaks
Smoked Baby Back Ribs
Smoked Baby Back Ribs
Hickory-smoked in-house, and grilled with a tangy BBQ sauce. Served with two sides. Available in Half Rack or Full Rack
Cheeseburger
Cheese, lettuce, tomato, pickles, onion, Cheddar's Dressing.
Bacon Cheeseburger
Bacon, cheese, lettuce, tomato, pickles and Cheddar's Dressing.
Mushroom Swiss Cheeseburger
Sauted mushrooms, Swiss cheese, onion and Cheddar's Dressing
Jalapeo Cheese Burger
Fried jalapeos pepper jack, chipotle mayo, onion, tomato
Smokehouse Burger
Smoked bacon, cheddar cheese, honey BBQ sauce, tomato, pickles and crispy onion straws.
Burgers
Chicken
Homemade Chicken Pot Pie
Chicken and vegetables in a savory sauce, topped with a flaky crust, served with a fresh house salad.
Grilled Chicken Alfredo
Chicken breast, crisp vegetables and pasta tossed in Alfredo sauce, served with toasted garlic bread.
Chicken Fried Chicken
Boneless chicken breast (2) fried served with mashed potatoes, gravy, corn and Texas toast. Also available in Lunch
Lemon Pepper Chicken
Two chicken breasts seasoned and grilled. Served on a bed of rice with two sides
Dijon Chicken
Chicken breasts basted with our honey Dijon sauce and covered with sauted mushrooms. Served on a bed of seasoned rice with two sides.
Chicken Tender Platter
Served with a honey mustard sauce and two sides. Or, try it Buffalo-style.
Chicken Tender Platter
Fish
Fish Tacos
Fish fillets, fried or grilled with corn slaw on 2 corn or flour tortillas with one side.
Grilled Salmon
Grilled, blackened or bourbon-glazed, served over rice with two sides.
Catfish Fillets
Catfish fillets grilled with blackened or lemon pepper seasoning or fried and two sides.
Grilled Tilapia with Mango Salsa
Grilled shrimp and mango salsa over tilapia. Served with rice and two sides.
Beer-Battered Fried Shrimp
Served with spicy cocktail sauce and two sides.
Grilled Rainbow Trout
With lemon pepper served with two sides.
Chicken Fried Steak
Steak and country gravy, served with Texas toast, corn and mashed potatoes.
Chicken Tender Parmesan
Panko-breaded chicken tenders on a bed of spaghetti topped with marinara, mozzarella and parmesan cheese. Served with toasted garlic bread.
New Orleans Pasta
Shrimp, chicken, sausage and penne pasta tossed in Cajun Alfredo sauce, with toasted garlic bread.
Grilled Baja Chicken
Blackened chicken breast, black beans, rice, and fresh pico de gallo.
Sweet Heat Chicken & Shrimp
Grilled chicken breast topped with grilled shrimp, and glazed with sweet chili sauce. Served on ginger rice with choice of two sides.
Vegetable Plate
House salad or bowl of soup and choice of four sides.
Favorites
Sides
Coleslaw
French Fries
Mashed Potatoes
Steamed Fresh Broccoli
Buttered Off-The-Cob Corn
Sweet Baby Carrots
Baked Potato (Loaded)
Broccoli Cheese Casserole
Southern Green Beans
Steamed Vegetables
Mac and Cheese
Sweet Potato Fries
Chicken Tenders
Tenders and one kid's side below
Chicken Lollipops
Tenders grilled to perfection and served on a stick. Choice of side sauce and one kid's side below
Junior Burger
A quarter-pound burger served plain, and one kid's side below
Penne Pasta Marinara
Pasta with mild marinara sauce, served with warm garlic bread.
Grilled Cheese
Served with one kid's side below
Cheddar's Mac and Cheese
A traditional favorite served with garlic bread.
Kids
Desserts
Hot Fudge Cake Sundae
A huge slice of fudge cake and vanilla ice cream covered with hot fudge, caramel, whipped cream, chopped peanuts and a cherry.
Cheddar's Legendary Monster Cookie
Chocolate chip cookie baked in a skillet, topped with premium vanilla ice cream, hot fudge, whipped cream, chopped peanuts and a cherry. Please allow a few minutes for cookies
Apple Pie a la Mode
Deep dish apple pie topped with premium vanilla ice cream and hot caramel sauce.
Soft Drinks
Coca-ColaÆ, CokeÆ Zero Sugar, Diet CokeÆ, Dr PepperÆ, Diet Dr PepperÆ, Barq's Root BeerÆ, Fanta OrangeÆ, SpriteÆ.
Freshly Brewed Iced Teas
Peach, raspberry, strawberry, mango or regular.
Hand-Crafted Lemonades
Raspberry, strawberry or regular.
Coffee
100% Colombian Coffee (regular & decaf).
Drinks
Margaritas
Texas Margarita
Gold Tequila and fine liqueurs, served frozen or on-the-rocks.
Grande Top Shelf
Sauza Conmemorativo Tequila and Grand Marnier, frozen or on-the-rocks. Also available in Strawberry or Sangria Swirl.
House Shaker Margarita
On-the-rocks, hand-shaken margarita made with Jose Cuervo Gold, Grand Marnier and Presidente Brandy.
Maui Margarita
Half strawberry, half mango, with kiwi and a shot of DeKuyper cactus juice.
Chairlift
Frozen Top Shelf Margarita, swirled with our Homemade Sangria.
Strawberry Swirl
Frozen Texas margarita swirled with strawberry.
Skinny Margarita
Sauza Gold, Cheddar's Skinny Agave Sour.
The Painkiller
Pusser's rum, cream of coconut, pineapple and orange juices. Limit 2 per guest
Spiked Cherry Limeade
SKYY vodka, Monin Pomegranate, sweet & sour, fresh lime and SpriteÆ
Texas Sweet Tea
Firefly Sweet Tea vodka, Amaretto and lemonade. Limit 2 per guest
Specialty Cocktails
Beer
Domestic Draft
Ask server for varieties. Available in Pint or Pilsner
Colorado Craft
Ask server for varieties. Available in Pint or Pilsner
Bottled Beer
A wide selection of your favorite bottled domestics and premiums, plus new and local craft varieties are available. Ask your server for selections and nutritional information.
White Zinfandel, Beringer California Collection, CA
Available in Glass
Riesling, Chateau Ste Michelle, WA
Available in Glass or Bottle
Sparkling, Korbel Brut, CA
Available in Split
Moscato, Cavit, Italy
Available in Glass or Bottle