Would like Cheddars in The Villages?

[coffeebean]

When we go to Orlando or Westley Chappel, we go to Cheddars for lunch. There is a Cheddars in Ocala too. We really enjoy their menu and the food is great. I have always thought Cheddars would be a real hit with Villagers. Would you like Cheddars to come here?

This is their website with the menu.......
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[Stu from NYC]

Yes and cheesecake factory

[Djean1981]

Yes, I would like a Cheddar's, Jason's Deli, and an El Pollo Loco.

[shaw8700@outlook.com]

Yes, I would and The Habit. Just minutes ago I finished the soup I bought when we went El Pollo Loco for lunch! The chicken and beans weren’t bad either.

[CarlR33]

Write them a letter (or email) and tell them about the Villages they may not be aware of it?

[Manza]

Stopped at the one in Wesley Chapel. Not only will I never eat at one of those again, I won't eat at a Cracker Barrel either. Absolutely the worst meal we have had in years.

[coffeebean]

Stopped at the one in Wesley Chapel. Not only will I never eat at one of those again, I won't eat at a Cracker Barrel either. Absolutely the worst meal we have had in years.

Do you mean Cheddars? Oh my goodness. What did you order?

We have dined there countless times but we usually order the same thing as we have our favorites. My favorite is the Grilled Chicken Pecan Salad. I order the salad with Honey Lime dressing which is out of this world delicious. Another favorite is the Monte Cristo sandwich served with their homemade raspberry reduction sauce; always cooked to perfection and comes out golden brown with a nice crisp.

I agree with you about Cracker Barrel. Eating there once was enough for me.

[Bill14564]

Never been to a Cheddars. What do they have that I cannot find here already?

[PugMom]

i never heard of it before, but menu looks good. can i ask if they go heavy on salt?

[coffeebean]

Never been to a Cheddars. What do they have that I cannot find here already?

Their Monte Cristo sandwich is one that I have not seen anywhere else. It is delicious too.

[coffeebean]

i never heard of it before, but menu looks good. can i ask if they go heavy on salt?

Sorry to say, looks like many dishes are high in sodium. Here is the nutritional guide. (Wish I had not looked at this but it still will not stop me from eating my favorite dishes.)

https://media.cheddars.com/images/site/pdf/Cheddars_Nutrition_Guide_effective_1.15.24.pdf

[Bill14564]

Their Monte Cristo sandwich is one that I have not seen anywhere else. It is delicious too.

There is a sandwich with the same name at Gator's in Brownwood. I haven't had it in several years and I've never been to a Cheddars so I don't know how they compare.

[justjim]

Cheddars is franchised so I hear. I think they would do well in TV. We ate at one in Warner Robbins Georgia several years ago. We were traveling. As I remember it was a good experience. They are Darden brand.

[BrianL99]

When we go to Orlando or Westley Chappel, we go to Cheddars for lunch. There is a Cheddars in Ocala too. We really enjoy their menu and the food is great. I have always thought Cheddars would be a real hit with Villagers. Would you like Cheddars to come here?

This is their website with the menu.......
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The Villages needs another 2 Star restaurant, like it needs another McDonald's.

[asianthree]

While the menu is pretty standard for a franchise, the sodium content is far too high for us to consume. Monte Cristo with processed meat, then battered and deep fried, is ok at Cheddars, but the once a year to eat badly we get one of the best MC’s from a secret menu at magic kingdom, and split it

[villager7591]

Doug - queue the fart sound...

[Blackbird45]

I don't want to sound like a snob, because of the business I was in and lived in N.Y.C. I ate out a lot.
I break down restaurant into 3 types.
Fine dining where a person spends a lot of money to enjoy the experience.
Mid-range where besides a meal you are looking for a rest stop from the day.
Fast food nothing more than a fueling station for the body.
I don't care what you spend, I've gotten to believe the best place to eat is at home.
You know what is going into your meal, who is preparing it and if want you can eat your meal in your underwear.

[Remembergoldenrule]

Would rather have a Fazolis. Great Italian food under $10. Also, would like Little Ceaser’s for good take out pizza that is $7-10. I keep emailing corporate and I wish others would too.

[Rwirish]

No and no.

[westernrider75]

Stopped at the one in Wesley Chapel. Not only will I never eat at one of those again, I won't eat at a Cracker Barrel either. Absolutely the worst meal we have had in years.

I honestly don’t think I’ve ever had a bad meal at Cracker Barrel, and we have eaten there a lot because of their trailer friendly parking.

[midiwiz]

Write them a letter (or email) and tell them about the Villages they may not be aware of it?

that's pretty close minded, Darden HQ is in Orlando, they very well know what TV is, since a good number of them have relatives here. Maybe think demographics on what is a failing brand? You'd stand a better chance with getting cheesecake factory than a cheddars. Cheddars brand as a whole has gone the way of TGI, Applebees, etc.

Granted not many here think logically with this stuff, but you might want to before spewing nonsense like this. They aren't here to kiss our ......

[midiwiz]

Would rather have a Fazolis. Great Italian food under $10. Also, would like Little Ceaser’s for good take out pizza that is $7-10. I keep emailing corporate and I wish others would too.

eeewwwww and that's what failing taste buds will get you. Keep up the emails it won't happen at all on either.

[dewilson58]

eeewwwww and that's what failing taste buds will get you. Keep up the emails it won't happen at all on either.

Remember is price driven, not taste.

:wave:

[coffeebean]

There is a sandwich with the same name at Gator's in Brownwood. I haven't had it in several years and I've never been to a Cheddars so I don't know how they compare.

Thank you for posting this. I just looked at Gators Dockside menu online and the preparation is exactly the same as Cheddars. I'm not sure what kind of bread Cheddars uses but I don't think it is wheat. This is Cheddars Monte Cristo............Access Denied (https://www.cheddars.com/menu/monte-cristo/prod7020475)

[coffeebean]

While the menu is pretty standard for a franchise, the sodium content is far too high for us to consume. Monte Cristo with processed meat, then battered and deep fried, is ok at Cheddars, but the once a year to eat badly we get one of the best MC’s from a secret menu at magic kingdom, and split it

It is a good idea to split the Monte Cristo and that is what my husband and I do. We "Mix and Match" the Monte Cristo and the Grilled Pecan Chicken salad. Top is off with a Chardonnay and we are good to go.

[Haggar]

When we go to Orlando or Westley Chappel, we go to Cheddars for lunch. There is a Cheddars in Ocala too. We really enjoy their menu and the food is great. I have always thought Cheddars would be a real hit with Villagers. Would you like Cheddars to come here?

This is their website with the menu.......
Access Denied (https://www.cheddars.com/home)

Darden's bought Cheddars in 2017. Last count I saw 164 franchises and company owned restaurants.

Many Cheddars in Florida closed this year but their website states they are opening new locations.

A more upscale atmosphere than Gators - reasonably priced in today's market.

Maybe there's hope for the OP.

[Justputt]

Would rather have a Fazolis. Great Italian food under $10. Also, would like Little Ceaser’s for good take out pizza that is $7-10. I keep emailing corporate and I wish others would too.

I had forgotten about Fazolis. We ate there a lot when we lived in TX. Have to agree. There's one on 27 north of Walmart. Ceaser's is okay pizza that is fast and cheap, but honestly not much different than getting a frozen DiGiorno pizza and fixing it at home even cheaper and no need to drive anywhere.

[Ecuadog]

... and if want you can eat your meal in your underwear.

I'd rather use a plate.

[NavyVet]

I went to Gator's Dockside last month just for the Monte Cristo, still one of my favorite sandwiches.
Cheesecake Factory has a Monte Cristo but I haven't ordered it. They do strawberry instead of raspberry and that just ain't right! We go to Orlando every few months to meet up with relatives at Cheesecake. Wish it was closer.
Also, there is a Little Ceasar's right on 466A in Fruitland Park. I happen to like that deep dish style.
I have never been to a Cheddars.

[Snowbug]

When we go to Orlando or Westley Chappel, we go to Cheddars for lunch. There is a Cheddars in Ocala too. We really enjoy their menu and the food is great. I have always thought Cheddars would be a real hit with Villagers. Would you like Cheddars to come here?

This is their website with the menu.......
Access Denied (https://www.cheddars.com/home)
I agree. I sent them an email about a year ago, stating that they should put a Cheddars south of State Road 44 in The Villages. They responded to me that they were interested and would look into it.

[Raceone]

I am for a Cheddar’s in The Villages! We stop at Cheddar’s in Orlando when in that area and always enjoy the food!

[coffeebean]

I agree. I sent them an email about a year ago, stating that they should put a Cheddars south of State Road 44 in The Villages. They responded to me that they were interested and would look into it.

I'll send them an email too. You never know, right?

EDIT: email sent

[Two Bills]

I'd rather use a plate.

Fine dining at your place then.
Bet you use knives and forks as well! :icon_wink:

[Stu from NYC]

We generally prefer non chain restaurants but will go to them while traveling since we have a sense of what they offer

[Ecuadog]

Fine dining at your place then.
Bet you use knives and forks as well! :icon_wink:

Only when we have company.

[coffeebean]

Only when we have company.

Who is that handsome guy in you avatar today?

[Ecuadog]

Who is that handsome guy in you avatar today?

Today, that is Richard Crenna.

[Two Bills]

Only when we have company.

Have you finished Cracker yet?

[coffeebean]

Today, that is Richard Crenna.

I never would have guessed that was Richard Crenna. WOW.

January 18.......is that Yvette Mimieux?

[Ecuadog]

Have you finished Cracker yet?

Not yet. I got sidetracked.

[Ecuadog]

I never would have guessed that was Richard Crenna. WOW.

January 18.......is that Yvette Mimieux?

Yup.

[wvgal]

When we go to Orlando or Westley Chappel, we go to Cheddars for lunch. There is a Cheddars in Ocala too. We really enjoy their menu and the food is great. I have always thought Cheddars would be a real hit with Villagers. Would you like Cheddars to come here?

This is their website with the menu.......
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Yes! Bahama Breeze would be even better!

[coffeebean]

Yup.

Ecuadog......
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[Ecuadog]

Ecuadog......
I tried to add an avatar on this forum but I get an error message that says "Invalid File"

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You're in the right place. The note there says, "Note: The maximum size of your custom image is 120 by 120 pixels or 87.9 KB (whichever is smaller)." I suspect that is your problem.

I use "Option 2" and upload avatars from my computer. None of them are bigger than 69 KB.

[coffeebean]

You're in the right place. The note there says, "Note: The maximum size of your custom image is 120 by 120 pixels or 87.9 KB (whichever is smaller)." I suspect that is your problem.

I use "Option 2" and upload avatars from my computer. None of them are bigger than 69 KB.

I wouldn't know how to resize an image. When I right click, I don't have that option. You have been a wonderful help. Many thanks.

[dtennent]

I don't want to sound like a snob, because of the business I was in and lived in N.Y.C. I ate out a lot.
I break down restaurant into 3 types.
Fine dining where a person spends a lot of money to enjoy the experience.
Mid-range where besides a meal you are looking for a rest stop from the day.
Fast food nothing more than a fueling station for the body.
I don't care what you spend, I've gotten to believe the best place to eat is at home.
You know what is going into your meal, who is preparing it and if want you can eat your meal in your underwear.

While I agree with you that the best meals are the ones we prepare our selves, In most homes here in TV, the least used room is the kitchen. We have always enjoyed cooking and work together in the kitchen. Of course, we have to agree who is the chef and who is the sous chef on any given recipe.

[Michael G.]

I'd rather use a plate.

GOOD ONE....:thumbup:

[Michael G.]

Anyone find out what was going on at Cheddars in Ocala on Hwy. 200 around October or so??

We had to go to West Marion Hosp. and one time we drove by, the complete building was
covered in a tarp, termites Maybe???

[Gpsma]

I love food comments from people in flyover states..they know nothing! Brats and beans are their specialty.

Only those that lived east of the hudson river or west of the rockies know good food. Hmmm…californians can do just okay but better than those from bumscrew wizard of oz land.

[Stu from NYC]

How about a good NY style deli.

[kkingston57]

When we go to Orlando or Westley Chappel, we go to Cheddars for lunch. There is a Cheddars in Ocala too. We really enjoy their menu and the food is great. I have always thought Cheddars would be a real hit with Villagers. Would you like Cheddars to come here?

This is their website with the menu.......
Access Denied (https://www.cheddars.com/home)

Like Cheddars. Unfortunately it would be another chain restaurant in TV.

[kkingston57]

Would rather have a Fazolis. Great Italian food under $10. Also, would like Little Ceaser’s for good take out pizza that is $7-10. I keep emailing corporate and I wish others would too.

Hungry Howies is similar to Little Caesars and several of them in and around TV.

[LuvNH]

Thank you for posting this. I just looked at Gators Dockside menu online and the preparation is exactly the same as Cheddars. I'm not sure what kind of bread Cheddars uses but I don't think it is wheat. This is Cheddars Monte Cristo............Access Denied (https://www.cheddars.com/menu/monte-cristo/prod7020475)

I cannot believe anyone would eat that sandwich, it has to be a heart attack waiting to happen.

[asianthree]

I cannot believe anyone would eat that sandwich, it has to be a heart attack waiting to happen.

Really you don’t consider any processed food served in restaurants just as bad?

Many self respecting southern folk have lived to 90s and more, with that can of bacon grease on the stove. Mid 20s future MIL served potatoes had no idea why it tasted weird until I saw the box. We always had fresh picked fruit vegetables eggs butter cheese and raised own protein until last year.

It's the processed food that should cause one worry. For us it’s not about eating clean. It’s about how it tastes. When you rarely eat processed food it it wreaks havoc on system.

[coffeebean]

I cannot believe anyone would eat that sandwich, it has to be a heart attack waiting to happen.

Agree but it is so good. Hubby and I always split it and split a dinner salad. That way, the impact is not that bad. Also, it is treat, not regular fare for us.

[LuvNH]

Agree but it is so good. Hubby and I always split it and split a dinner salad. That way, the impact is not that bad. Also, it is treat, not regular fare for us.

I apologize for my comment. Enjoy it while you can. :thumbup:

[Gpsma]

I cannot believe anyone would eat that sandwich, it has to be a heart attack waiting to happen.

As Hunter Thompson said…..

Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming "Wow! What a Ride!

[Michael G.]

Agree but it is so good. Hubby and I always split it and split a dinner salad. That way, the impact is not that bad. Also, it is treat, not regular fare for us.

Has anyone notice some restaurants are charging not only
a fee to use a credit card, but charge for an extra plate when you spit a meal. :mad: barf

[LuvNH]

I "think" some restaurants have always charged a nominal fee for the extra plate. I cannot remember where, but I have seen it.

[Stu from NYC]

Has anyone notice some restaurants are charging not only
a fee to use a credit card, but charge for an extra plate when you spit a meal. :mad: barf

Have seen it back when we lived in NYC but not here. CC fee is unfortunately becoming more common.

[coffeebean]

I apologize for my comment. Enjoy it while you can. :thumbup:

Thanks.

[pauld315]

When we go to Orlando or Westley Chappel, we go to Cheddars for lunch. There is a Cheddars in Ocala too. We really enjoy their menu and the food is great. I have always thought Cheddars would be a real hit with Villagers. Would you like Cheddars to come here?

This is their website with the menu.......
Access Denied (https://www.cheddars.com/home)

Are you doing market research to open your own franchise ?

[daniel200]

Sorry to say, looks like many dishes are high in sodium. Here is the nutritional guide. (Wish I had not looked at this but it still will not stop me from eating my favorite dishes.)

https://media.cheddars.com/images/site/pdf/Cheddars_Nutrition_Guide_effective_1.15.24.pdf

Unfortunately, I find that high sodium levels is found in most of the offerings of all the chain restaurants. It is very difficult to eat out often if you are trying to limit your limit your sodium intake to 1500 mg per day.

[coffeebean]

Unfortunately, I find that high sodium levels is found in most of the offerings of all the chain restaurants. It is very difficult to eat out often if you are trying to limit your limit your sodium intake to 1500 mg per day.
Agree.

[Stu from NYC]

Unfortunately, I find that high sodium levels is found in most of the offerings of all the chain restaurants. It is very difficult to eat out often if you are trying to limit your limit your sodium intake to 1500 mg per day.

Between supersizing meals and tons of salt restaurants are doing a good job trying to fatten us up and killing us.

[collegeref]

Stopped at the one in Wesley Chapel. Not only will I never eat at one of those again, I won't eat at a Cracker Barrel either. Absolutely the worst meal we have had in years.

I believe Justin Heet Band was the original first band to ever play
Spanish Springs not there for 30 year celebration

[coffeebean]

Between supersizing meals and tons of salt restaurants are doing a good job trying to fatten us up and killing us.

Super sizing of a meal is not a problem. We bring half home and have another meal. The sodium content is a problem, however but it does save me from having to pick up the salt shaker so there is that. I agree it is healthier to eat at home but we enjoy eating out about once a week. Keeps me happy anyway.

[HeleneGB]

Would love to have Cheddars in TV. They have a fantastic monte Cristo sandwich.

[Stu from NYC]

Super sizing of a meal is not a problem. We bring half home and have another meal. The sodium content is a problem, however but it does save me from having to pick up the salt shaker so there is that. I agree it is healthier to eat at home but we enjoy eating out about once a week. Keeps me happy anyway.

Glad it works for you but bet most of us will consume more at a restaurant than a meal at home.

[Freehiker]

Yuck, no way. Cheddars is brutal.

[coffeebean]

Yuck, no way. Cheddars is brutal.

Cheddars Scratch Kitchen prepares their food with fresh ingredients......never frozen. That doesn't sound "yuck" to me but what do I know?