CHEDDAR'S CASUAL CAFE INC

Nothing to flag at CHEDDAR'S CASUAL CAFE INC: it came out of its latest inspection (February 9, 2026) an A at 98/100.

On health score it's safer than 76% of Brevard County restaurants we grade. Diners rate it 4.3 from 6,206 reviews. Cuisine: American. Menus here flag options for vegetarian, keto, and healthy diners.

Get directions Call (321) 409-0711

Restaurant details

Health grade
A (98/100)
Violations
2 total — 2 basic
Address
2130 W NEW HAVEN AVE, West Melbourne, FL
Cuisine
American
Categories
Traditional American restaurant, Chicken restaurant, Family restaurant, Takeout Restaurant, Soul food restaurant, Southern restaurant (US)
Price
$10–20
Rating
4.3 stars (6206 reviews)
Seats
296
Phone
(321) 409-0711
Website
Official website
Photo of CHEDDAR'S CASUAL CAFE INC
Photo: Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen

Community Rating

Reviews via Google
4.3 Community-sourced rating 6,206 reviews
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What diners say — our read

47% of reviews here touch on service, more than any other theme. Reviews mentioning service average 3.7 stars, so it divides opinion rather than settling it. Whether it is worth the money follows at 32% of reviews, where ratings average 3.7.

Behind those, how long an order takes is raised in 32% of reviews (2.5 average). If you had to pick one number to represent this corpus it would be 5, the most frequently given rating (8 reviews). Older reviews score better than newer ones (3.3 recent against 4.0 earlier), so direction is worth weighing alongside the average.

The health record runs ahead of the reviews. The last DBPR inspection returned an A (98/100) with 2 basic violations. DBPR last walked in on February 9, 2026. Its inspection trajectory is upward over the records we hold. On health score it sits safer than 76% of the Brevard County restaurants we grade. The citations behind that grade include dishwashing facilities and nonfood-contact surfaces clean.

The honest summary is that the evidence is mixed on both sides. Read the originals below and judge the pattern yourself.

Our own analysis of 19 reviews for this restaurant, set against its Florida DBPR inspection record. How we calculate grades →

  • June 27, 2026

    I always get the same thing, the country fried chicken, mashed potatoes, green beans, extra gravy. The drinks taste so good and are very reasonably priced. The hot, buttered, croissants 🥐 to die for!

  • June 26, 2026

    The prices are good, the food was excellent. The server messed up the order, blamed the kitchen, but then tried to make it righr.

  • June 24, 2026

    I love the crosaunt they give you at the beginning. Monte Cristo is the way to go.

  • June 24, 2026

    Restaurant was practically empty Service started ok but it took 25 minutes for our salads. Then a large group came in and we never saw our waitress again!! Never checked on us. Never asked if we wanted dessert. Will never come back !!

  • June 24, 2026

    Awesome food

  • June 21, 2026

    Went to bring my husband here for Father’s Day, get there and the restaurant is busy with a wait. No problem. The problem is we gave the hostess our information, they told us 5-10 minute wait, we go out and wait in the car. 20-25 minutes go by and we call to see what was going on. All to find out they kicked us off the wait list with no explanation, never got a message or anything that a table was ready for us.

  • June 21, 2026

    Not as it was in the past, seems like the food quality has gone down hill and of course the prices went up. I might just have to mark this off my list go to restaurants.

  • June 20, 2026

    Very good. Quick seating, quick service, excellent food. Will go again. 10/10

  • June 20, 2026

    Food, service, and atmosphere are all combined well! We love the food and the server was great!!

  • June 16, 2026

    Great flavor meals

  • June 14, 2026

    Food was ok some warm some cold but not worth anything above 2 stars. Bathroom was a mess my kid slipped an fell an busted his lip they checked on us but nothing else. It was dismissed quickly for what happened. They could have done more for the situation but they did not.

  • June 14, 2026

    Food portions were good, had I actually gotten the white gravy I asked for on my potatoes that were served with my chicken fried chicken. Green beans did have an unfamiliar sweet taste to them! Isaiah brought drinks after about 5-7 mins he did not check on us after we received food and my daughter and I sat without drinks the rest of our meal. I asked for change and drinks to go another 7 ish minutes and he brought me a ten which is change but as a server I know to bring change so the customer can decide on the tip. Not just assume they’re gonna give you all their change. His customer service vibe that I’m used to from cheddars was just not there!

  • June 9, 2026

    Always nice

  • June 5, 2026

    Stopped by Cheddar’s and had a great experience. The food was fresh, hot, and served quickly. The portions were generous, and everything tasted homemade. Our server was friendly, attentive, and made sure we had everything we needed throughout the meal. The restaurant was clean, well-maintained, and had a welcoming atmosphere. Great value for the quality and amount of food you receive. We’ll definitely be back. Highly recommend the honey butter croissants and their made-from-scratch menu items! 🍽️👍

  • June 3, 2026

    Food is very good, never had a bad meal there. The prices are very affordable, that why it is so busy all the time. The restaurant is a little noisy but definitely worth it.

  • June 3, 2026

    I love this place good food and service.

  • June 2, 2026

    The burger tasted like a frozen pre-made patty. Almost rubbery. I was hoping they would use fresh beef to make their patties.

  • June 1, 2026

    First time trying this place, I will start with saying the croissants were amazing! They were Definitely was a huge hit with our table. Yummy! Our waiter was very attentive and kept our drinks refilled. Portions are huge, We got onions rings for an appetizer and they were pretty good. Could have been fried alittle longer but overall not bad. The Buffalo chicken wraps were great Definitely enough for 2 people. Cheeseburger was not cooked to liking as requested. (Was sent back) 2nd one that came was no better. The bun is smaller than the burger and the bottom bun was soggy. Let's address the ladies bathroom 🚻 🤢🤮 That has to be one of the nastiest bathrooms I've EVER been in. The smell that hits you when you walk in is just disturbing/nauseating smells like urine and sewage not a pleasant smell and the workers were in there so they are well aware of the issue, To why it's not being addressed is a concern. Overall I wanted to like this visit there were some positives and negatives but unfortunately not sure if we would be returning. Also just because there's multiple meals doesn't mean we want to all pay separately on the kiosk on the table, There should be an option on there to pay the check as one.

  • May 31, 2026

    It was one fine regular Sunday with my family wherein we wanted to have some good lunch as our weekly bonding. So we decided to try and dine in this restaurant where we always passes by. When we got in the restaurant, we were able to get our spot right away. Place was visually presentable but I got turned off when we were about to sit on the corner of the chair near the exit door - the chair where I was sitting on was so sticky. As if someone spilled some soda and just got dried eventually. I can feel the stickiness of the floor, too. But, I just used my wet wipes to clean my chair even before I order. Then went to the restroom to wash my hands. We ordered a couple of meals to try. My order was the steak, which steak sauce will not be needed anymore because I find it quite salty and so flavorful already. The other order was the cheeseburger with fries, in all fairness it was a good one and my son loved it. Another salty order was the chicken, which I forgot the exact name (just refer to the photo). It taste good but it would have been better if it has less salt in it. Lastly, the soup with bacon - another salty order for me. The bacon is already salty...I just hoped the cream soup would be less salty to compliment everything or maybe it was just the cheese mixture, I don't know what makes it salty. The service was great. The assigned staff was accomodating and attentive to the needs. Would I recommend the place? Hmmm, maybe worth visiting again. Maybe the second time will be…

Overall Score

73 / 100

  • Health inspection grade 40/40
    Grade A
  • Dietary transparency 10/20
    3 options listed
  • Community rating 17/20
    4.3★ 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. February 9, 2026 · Routine - Food

    Inspection Completed - No Further Action

    0 high-priority · 0 intermediate · 2 basic

    • 16 — Dishwashing facilities; sanitizer test kits; gauges
    • 23 — Nonfood-contact surfaces clean
  2. November 17, 2025 · Routine - Food

    Call Back - Complied

    0 high-priority · 1 intermediate · 3 basic

    • 14 — Food-contact & nonfood-contact surfaces properly designed/maintained
    • 16 — Dishwashing facilities; sanitizer test kits; gauges (×2)
    • 22 — Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
  3. September 16, 2025 · Routine - Food

    Warning Issued

    6 high-priority · 2 intermediate · 13 basic

    • 01 — Food from approved source; safe, unadulterated, sound condition (×2)
    • 03 — Temperature control of foods (cold/hot holding, cooking, cooling, reheating) (×3)
    • 08 — Cross-contamination: raw foods separated; food protected during prep/storage
    • 10 — In-use food dispensing utensils properly stored
    • 14 — Food-contact & nonfood-contact surfaces properly designed/maintained (×2)
    • 16 — Dishwashing facilities; sanitizer test kits; gauges (×3)
    • 22 — Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized (×4)
    • 23 — Nonfood-contact surfaces clean (×2)
    • 36 — Floors, walls, ceilings clean & maintained; proper ventilation
    • 41 — Chemicals / toxic substances properly stored & used
    • 50 — Current license, properly displayed

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: February 9, 2026