Monday, November 2, 2009

Cheese for Crackas

If Applebee's, TGI Friday's, Mimi's and Houlihan's weren't enough for you, get ready residents of Lenexa and the greater KC area. That's right, they torn down a Firestone outside of Oak Park Mall and moved it 2 blocks down the street so they could open a Cheddar's!!!


To be honest, I've never eaten at a Cheddar's. Aside from possibly hearing the name in passing, I have no idea what it might be. But one look at their menu shows that it is the next restaurant right by my house that I'll never eat at. At least when TGI Friday's runs out of mozzarella sticks, you'll only have to walk across the parking lot rather than across the street to get your fix.

A couple interesting facts from the Cheddar's website. Apparently they don't advertise. They also want you to be as serviced and comfortable as possible while you're inside their walls. While I'm not interested in eating at Cheddar's, I may not be opposed to some romantic involvement.

7 comments:

smh said...

You are mistaken in this post. Cheddar's is ridiculously delicious. Fair prices and higher quality food that national publicly traded chains. It is family owned and in my opinion they pay a lot more attention to their customers and value of your experience.

You should at least try it once. TGI Fridays it is not.

Bill said...

It's been 10 years since I've been there, they had some ridiculously good yet not good for you food at the one in Springfield. Sadly, the only thing I remember with certainty from their menus is their onion straws. They were crack!

Christy said...

They sound interesting. Will probably have to give them a try at least once, though I'll probably wait for the initial rush to die down. I remember when Mimi's Cafe opened up over there, it took forever before you could just walk in and get a table.

Anonymous said...

I totally agree w/smh. I LOVE Cheddars...When does it open??? I want to be at the ribbon cutting ceramony! I've traveled to St. Jo on occasion to enjoy my favorite restaurant....I frequent there when I travel to Dallas; it's awesome! Excellent Margarita's and I love the Monte Cristo's, Club Sandwiches, & Con Queso... I can't wait.....

Sarah B. said...

I'm with you Chimpotle. This place does not sound good. The menu looks pretty gross. However, I try to avoid the casual dining chains as much as possible.

smh said...

You must visit before you judge. It is delicious, I assure you--I despise Applebee's, Chili's, Friday's, etc.

Anonymous said...

I've eaten at Cheddar's in Springfield MO numerous times. I really like their food. Have never been disappointed. And this is from somebody that won't eat at Applebee's, Chili's, Red Lobster, or TGIF's.

Try it for yourself and see what you think.