Cheesecake Factory Kids' Menu: Every Item, Price and Calorie Count
The full kids' list with what each dish costs and what it contains. Some of these are lighter than an adult starter; two of them are heavier than an adult main.
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- Marcus Goodwin
Short answer
The Cheesecake Factory kids' menu has 23 items 15 mains, 4 desserts and 4 drinks. Mains run $4.25 – $15.95. Calorie counts range from under 400 to over 1,100, so the choice matters more here than the price does.
Kids' menus at casual dining chains are usually four fried things and a pasta. This one is broader than that, and the calorie spread across it is wide enough that two dishes at the same price can differ by 700 calories.
Every kids' main dish with price and calories
| Dish | Price | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| Cheese Flatbread | $10.50 – $12.50 | 1,000 |
| Chicken Quesadilla | $11.50 – $12.95 | 940 |
| Fried Chicken Strips | $9.95 – $12.50 | 460 |
| Grilled Cheese Sandwich | $8.95 – $10.95 | 700 |
| Grilled Chicken | $10.95 – $12.95 | 460 |
| Grilled Salmon | $14.50 – $15.95 | 540 |
| Macaroni and Cheese | $9.50 – $11.50 | 1,160 |
| Mini Corn Dogs | $8.50 – $9.95 | 610 |
| Pasta with Alfredo Sauce | $10.50 – $12.50 | 910 |
| Pasta with Butter and Parmesan | $8.95 – $10.50 | 460 |
| Pasta with Marinara Sauce | $9.95 – $10.95 | 470 |
| Pepperoni Flatbread | $11.50 – $13.50 | 990 |
| Quesadilla | $9.50 – $10.95 | 820 |
| Roadside Sliders | $9.95 – $11.95 | 360 |
| Spaghetti with Meatball | $11.50 – $13.50 | 680 |
The lighter choices, if that is what you are after
Nobody needs to optimise a child's dinner. But if you are choosing between two dishes your child will eat equally happily, the difference is worth knowing.
| Dish | Calories | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Roadside Sliders | 360 | $9.95 – $11.95 |
| Fried Chicken Strips | 460 | $9.95 – $12.50 |
| Grilled Chicken | 460 | $10.95 – $12.95 |
| Pasta with Butter and Parmesan | 460 | $8.95 – $10.50 |
| Pasta with Marinara Sauce | 470 | $9.95 – $10.95 |
Grilled salmon on a kids' menu is unusual and it is the one genuinely different option here a proper portion of fish rather than a fried substitute for one. It is also the most expensive item on the list, which is presumably why it is rarely ordered.
Kids' desserts and drinks
| Item | Price | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| Mini Hot Fudge Sundae | $5.95 – $7.50 | 480 |
| Scoop of Ice Cream | $4.25 – $5.50 | 320 |
| Strawberries | $4.95 – $6.50 | 180 |
| Strawberry Shortcake | $5.95 – $7.50 | 450 |
| Apple Juice | $1.95 – $2.50 | 170 |
| Lemonade | $2.50 | 190 |
| Milk | $1.95 – $2.50 | 200 |
| Soft Drink | $1.95 – $2.50 |
A kids' scoop of ice cream is the cheapest dessert in the building by a wide margin. The mini hot fudge sundae is the one children ask for and it is still smaller than anything on the adult dessert list.
Practical notes for eating here with children
- Bread arrives free at the table before you order, which buys you fifteen minutes.
- Portions on the adult menu are large. A lunch-portion pasta split between two children is often cheaper and more food than two kids' mains.
- The menu is long. Deciding at the table with a hungry child is harder than deciding in the car.
- Weekend evenings run long waits. A reservation matters more with children than without.
- Dessert is enormous. One slice of cheesecake genuinely serves a family, and the kitchen brings extra forks without being asked.
See the kids' menu on the full menu
Allergies and children
The kids' menu carries the same allergen disclosure as the rest of the menu, and the same cross-contact caveats. Fried items share fryers. If your child has a serious allergy, speak to a manager rather than relying on a dish name a grilled cheese is dairy and wheat by definition, but the less obvious ones need checking.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How much is the kids' menu at The Cheesecake Factory?
- Kids' dishes run $4.25 – $15.95 depending on the item and the city. Drinks are $1.95 – $2.50 on top, and a kids' dessert adds a few dollars more.
- What is on the Cheesecake Factory kids' menu?
- 15 main dishes, 4 desserts and 4 drinks. Mains cover pasta, grilled chicken, salmon, sliders, quesadillas, corn dogs, grilled cheese, flatbread and macaroni cheese.
- Is there an age limit for the kids' menu?
- The menu is aimed at under-12s but restaurants do not police it strictly. Portions are genuinely child-sized, so it is not an adult value option in disguise.
- Which kids' dish has the fewest calories?
- Kids’ Roadside Sliders at 360 calories. The heaviest is macaroni and cheese, which is over twice that.
- Can kids eat from the main menu instead?
- Yes, and for a hungry ten-year-old it is often better value. Adult portions here are large enough that a lunch-portion pasta shared between two children works out cheaper than two kids' mains.