CHEDDARS CASUAL CAFÉ

On health score, CHEDDARS CASUAL CAFÉ outranks most of St. Lucie County — safer than 90% of St. Lucie County restaurants we grade, holding an A (99/100).

Its latest inspection on January 5, 2026 cited 1 basic violation. Diners give it 4.2 across 4,077 reviews. It's a American spot in Port St Lucie. Menus here flag options for vegetarian, keto, and healthy diners.

A · 99/100 · safer than 90% of St. Lucie County restaurants we grade

Get directions Call (772) 340-0242

Restaurant details

Health grade
A (99/100)
Violations
1 total — 1 basic
Address
1375 NW ST LUCIE W BLVD, Port St Lucie, FL
Cuisine
American
Categories
Traditional American restaurant, Chicken restaurant, Family restaurant, Takeout Restaurant, Soul food restaurant, Southern restaurant (US)
Price
$10–20
Rating
4.2 stars (4077 reviews)
Neighborhood
Saint Lucie West
Seats
296
Phone
(772) 340-0242
Website
Official website
Photo of CHEDDARS CASUAL CAFÉ
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Community Rating

Reviews via Google
4.2 Community-sourced rating 4,077 reviews
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What diners say — our read

Diners writing about this place keep returning to service. Reviewers who mention service rate this place 4.1 on average — it is working in the restaurant’s favour. Whether food comes out hot follows at 21% of reviews, where ratings average 3.0.

Behind those, what it costs is raised in 21% of reviews (3.7 average). If you had to pick one number to represent this corpus it would be 5, the most frequently given rating (6 reviews). Newer reviews score better than older ones (4.0 recent against 3.5 earlier), so direction is worth weighing alongside the average.

On the inspection side the picture is cleaner: DBPR graded this kitchen an A (99/100), with 1 basic violations. Whatever the reviews argue about, sanitation is not the weak point. DBPR last walked in on January 5, 2026. Across its inspection history the kitchen is improving, which argues for giving it the benefit of the doubt. Ranked against St. Lucie County, it is safer than 90% of the restaurants we score. The citations behind that grade include dishwashing facilities.

The honest summary is that the evidence is mixed on both sides. The individual reviews are below, newest first, if you want the raw material.

Our own analysis of 14 reviews for this restaurant, set against its Florida DBPR inspection record. How we calculate grades →

  • June 28, 2026

    Food was good, service was great. Even though they had only 1 bartender for the whole restaurant.

  • June 26, 2026

    Comfort food menu prepared and served well. Subdued lighting and quiet ambient environment which, IMO, adds to overall dining experience. Pleasant informal dining with good menu selection and reasonable pricing which helps to account for its popularity.

  • June 26, 2026

    We have ordered delivery from them quite a bit. Hadn't been able to for a minute, but was finally able to, and this time I was pretty disappointed. This time the steaks were over cooked and seemed small. Delivery was on time at least. Good pricing when the food is on point. We usually love getting food here. ☹️

  • June 22, 2026

    Food is very reasonably priced for what you get. Taste is fantastic, service is usually really good. They always bring out warm croissants with the most delicious honey butter to get started. Food comes out in a relatively reasonable amount of time. The last time we went our side dishes were on the cool side but the waitress replaced them with hot versions very quickly. The menu is unique, with a lot of comfort food options, light options and nice appetizers selection. We definitely will need back to this restaurant.

  • June 21, 2026

    Food is great. Servers are amazing and the prices is the best

  • June 21, 2026

    Took a group of 6 here to celebrate on a stormy afternoon. We all enjoyed the food, the drinks and the table games. The server wasn't super attentive but kindly accommodated our every request when he did happen by.

  • June 19, 2026

    Food was shit

  • June 18, 2026

    Amber was our server on my day off this week and she was awesome at her job! I loved her attention to us and the recommendations she gave us. We had a wonderful time on our mother and daughter date today. Food and drinks were on point! As a bartender myself I love finding a place that serves delicious drinks. She was extremely friendly and everything felt natural. I really recommend this spot if you’re looking for a place to drink to your heart’s content and relax. My mom and me had a great time, will come again very soon!

  • June 15, 2026

    Food and service A+

  • June 14, 2026

    I have been here before and had an incredible experience, so this visit felt a little more average compared to past trips. One of my favorite things here is the croissant appetizers. They are honestly one of the items I look forward to whenever I come in. This time, I ordered the meatloaf, but unfortunately it was dry and burnt. The sides were much better. The broccoli cheese side was flavorful, and the corn was also good. My son ordered a chicken pasta dish with a Caesar salad. The chicken portion was small, about four sliced pieces, and the chicken was also dry. However, my son, who is 21, said the taste was about what he expected for that type of meal. His Caesar salad was fresh, crunchy, and good. I had a sweet tea, and he had a Coke. We sat in a booth in the bar area. Our waitress appeared to be training another staff member, and the restaurant was not busy at the time. However, she did not come back to check on us during our meal. That may have been because she was focused on training, but it did affect the overall experience. Overall, this visit was fair. The food had some highs and lows, but the prices and portions are still reasonable, which is one of the reasons I continue to come back. The bathrooms were clean, the hostess was friendly, and the staff is usually very pleasant. Even though this visit was not as strong as previous ones, my son and I still enjoyed our late lunch, and I would return again.

  • June 13, 2026

    Mediocre food and service. Mediocre food I can deal with. Mediocre service is another story

  • June 11, 2026

    Horrible food. Ordered the fish and chips. Breading was wet and soggy. Told server and we ordered the appetizer trio. Was aweful. Tasted of freezer burn. Will not be back.

  • June 6, 2026

    Last 3 visits have been fantastic with Amber....Food has been delicious ....low wait times...and quick service...we drive 25 mins to come here...

  • June 2, 2026

    Jackson G. Was our server he was very attentive and suggested foods and really knew the menu. Great food and wonderful service... Thank you George and Jason

Overall Score

73 / 100

  • Health inspection grade 40/40
    Grade A
  • Dietary transparency 10/20
    3 options listed
  • Community rating 17/20
    4.2★ average
  • Hidden-gem status 0/10
    Not flagged
  • Track record 6/10
    Improving, 0% clean

Composite score from health grade, dietary options, ratings, and inspection record — distinct from the state-derived health grade.

Opening hours

Monday
11 AM to 10 PM
Tuesday
11 AM to 10 PM
Wednesday
11 AM to 10 PM
Thursday
11 AM to 10 PM
Friday
11 AM to 11 PM
Saturday
11 AM to 11 PM
Sunday
11 AM to 10 PM

Inspection history

The following records are from Florida DBPR public inspection records, most recent first.

  1. January 5, 2026 · Routine - Food

    Inspection Completed - No Further Action

    0 high-priority · 0 intermediate · 1 basic

    • 16 — Dishwashing facilities; sanitizer test kits; gauges
  2. July 11, 2025 · Routine - Food

    Inspection Completed - No Further Action

    1 high-priority · 0 intermediate · 2 basic

    • 12 — Handwashing; employee eating/drinking/smoking practices
    • 14 — Food-contact & nonfood-contact surfaces properly designed/maintained
    • 22 — Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized

This grade is calculated by us from Florida DBPR public inspection records — Florida does not issue official grades. How we calculate it →

Data last updated: January 5, 2026