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The Cheddar Box Cafe

Restaurant Deli

Hopping lunch deli offering sandwiches, salads & desserts for dine-in or takeout. People often mention lunch, service, salad, spot, staff, friendly, order, delicious, today, Cheddar,


Address

12121 Shelbyville Rd # 103, Louisville, KY 40243, United States

Website

www.cheddarboxcafe.com

Contact

+1 502-245-2622

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

4.70 (335 reviews)

Open on Google Maps

Working Hours

  • Friday: 10 am to 7 pm
  • Saturday: 10 am to 3 pm
  • Sunday: Closed
  • Monday: Closed
  • Tuesday: 10 am to 7 pm
  • Wednesday: 10 am to 7 pm
  • Thursday: 10 am to 7 pm

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: lunch (15) service (10) salad (7) spot (6) staff (6) friendly (6) order (6) delicious (6) today (6) Cheddar (6)
Reviews are sorted by relevance, prioritizing the most helpful and insightful feedback at the top for easier reference.
  • 5/5 Ro J. 11 months ago on Google
    No surprises here! No, wait, although that's not always the case with this busseling little hot spot. The service was quick, and the staff was friendly. The food was served quickly from a menu that gives you a well-rounded selection for lunch. The food was fresh with generous portions. The staff were attentive to our needs. Dessert was offered, but none order; I can't imagine why.. It is all so delicious. Checkout was a breeze. I'll be back soon.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Joseph N. 4 years ago on Google
    This place is already awesome! But what happened today I will never forget. I go here at least once a week or more because they always have delicious, tasty, fresh, new and fun things from lunch to dessert! Just saw this “Chutney Bacon Toast” today for example (pic). The staff is so friendly and inviting! Speaking of, another co-worker came up to me and said, Megan who sees me frequently, told me that this week part of a gift to give back is each employee is allowed to give gift a meal to a customer of their choice. I couldn’t believe it when they told me my meal was FREE! It truly made me feel really good! I always give to anyone and everyone whenever I can in anyway I can and to receive it back was very touching! Thank you again so much staff at the Cheddar Box Cafe and Megan! Happy holidays! Happy New Year! And see you soon!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 LeighAnne T. 1 year ago on Google
    Despite being one of the busiest places in Middletown during the lunch hour, they have an efficient and fairly quick process to serve you for carryout orders. But the thing that we appreciate the most is that they never serve you with anything less than a sincere smile. This place is clean, well-run, and has the best food of anywhere I've been.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Josh D. 2 years ago on Google
    Thank goodness I don't live close to the Cheddar Box Cafe, because I would eat there for every meal. Don't be alarmed when the parking lot is full and you can't find a space, just be patient because it's worth the wait - keep driving around looking for a spot. I dropped in today and got meals for several days, like a huge portion of delicious Lasagna, the best honey pecan chicken salad you'll ever have, and Cheesy Stuffed Chicken and Chicken Almond Crunch are my favorites. Times are tough with staffing, and you couldn't tell it today by the quick and friendly service. Even if you have to wait a few minutes - it's well worth the wait. I have never had a bad experience here. You are missing out if you haven't tried this amazing spot and of course - the Cheddar Pecan Torte! I guarantee you'll love it or I'll eat whatever you order. This is a top 20 food spot in the state and possibly the region!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Sarah F. 6 months ago on Google
    Chicken salad was OK. The service was absolutely marvelous! They close early, and the dining room closes at 3 ish. Their cakes made my mouth water, and my gallbladder hurt. Super nice customer service, especially by the beautiful twins and girl in the back.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Kevin B. 8 months ago on Google
    This place is okay. The people i was with love this place. The food is kind of gross - rated 3 starts for atmosphere and friendliness of staff.

  • 3/5 K E. 7 months ago on Google
    Pretty standard/typical deli. I don't mean that in a negative way either.. Good food, fast service. Deli on the other side of the cafe for food and treats to take home.

  • 1/5 Amber W. 6 months ago on Google
    Will NEVER support this business ever again! Whoever the curly head is working the take out counter is rude! I take it because I was BLACK she chose to be rude with me. Placed a carry out order and when I came to pick the order up, she was RUDE and shewed me away with her hands as if I was a dog! Told me “to step away from the counter” very loudly. If you’re in customer service this is NO way to talk to a paying customer. I was so upset and embarrassed I left without my carry-out order. I will also make sure I put this on Facebook as well. Race is the ONLY thing that could have played a factor in the way I was treated! If I could give zero stars, that’s what I would have gave! DISGUSTED!

  • 5/5 Amy Leffler (. 4 months ago on Google
    I honestly don’t know if there is a lunch place that comes close or compares to The Cheddar Box! This has been a favorite local lunch spot for a long time and it deserves more than 5 stars! I’m not sure what their secret recipe is, but the food is on fire 🔥! You have to order the sweet tea when visiting, best in town! My go to lunch is the tomato artichoke soup as the honey pecan chicken salad. My mouth is watering just thinking about it!

  • 5/5 LaVera W. 1 year ago on Google
    Excellent choice of dishes and some already prepared for take out. Awesome desserts. Love the ice tea

  • 5/5 Cristin W. 1 year ago on Google
    The food is always great and so is the service. I used a gift card today and it was declined and I was so embarrassed but the girls at the register were so patient and nice. They didn’t make me feel out of place and in todays society I appreciate that more than anything. Thank you Cheddar Box Cafe…

  • 5/5 Amy S. 1 year ago on Google
    Consistently good food and service. Always a go to place for me whether eating in or carrying out. Great for parties too

  • 5/5 Sheryl V. 1 year ago on Google
    Love the place! I go there for lunch often. Love the tomato artichoke soup. I grow tired if the tomato basil that everyone else has. Can't go wrong with any of the chicken salad choices. Don't leave without dessert.

  • 5/5 Carol B. 1 year ago on Google
    Fantastic food! We grab lunch from here frequently and it is consistently delicious! Staff is friendly and helpful, prices are good, food is quality!

  • 5/5 Dawn N. 1 year ago on Google
    amazing lunch experience! Dessert is a must! Crème Brûlée cheesecake was delicious! fast and friendly service

  • 5/5 Gail S. 1 year ago on Google
    We enjoyed a tasty lunch of chicken salad, soup, and pasta salad. They get very busy for lunch and parking can be tricky, but it's a popular lunch and deli spot. Be sure to check out the deli and dessert selections.

  • 5/5 Bobbie B. 1 year ago on Google
    One of Louisville's best restaurants! I had the opportunity to enjoy lunch again today at the Cheddar Box Café. The food is always fresh and many wonderful flavors. The best part of our lunch was the staff, in both the café and the deli. The are very friendly and helpful. If you go be sure and try the cornbread salad and the tomato artichoke soup. We also stopped by the deli to take a few favorites home. Today we grabbed a piece of strawberry cake. Delightful.

  • 5/5 scott m. 1 year ago on Google
    Awesome awesomeness! Can’t say anything bad about this place Must visit locals favorite.

  • 5/5 Doug B. 2 years ago on Google
    Delicious food, they were busy. I ordered ahead and was in and out in 10 minutes total.

  • 5/5 June H. 2 years ago on Google
    I was in the neighborhood stopped in. What I got was great . I prefer the one on Shelbyville road they have l larger selection. I always get a slice of one of their Great cakes.

  • 5/5 rick g. 1 year ago on Google
    Excellent lunch. Very busy. Good food. Love this place...

  • 5/5 michelle B. 2 years ago on Google
    This is one of our fav restaurants. Always great food with quick service. Wonderful desserts! Reasonable prices.

  • 5/5 Scott B. 2 years ago on Google
    It is rare that you find a restaurant where the food is so good that you begin plotting when you will visit next before you leave. Everything is delicious from the pies to the salads to the quiche to the sandwiches... EVERYTHING. The locals know, this is the place to eat.


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Amenities


  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Quick bite
    • ✓️ Comfort food
    • ✓️ Healthy options
    • ✓️ Vegetarian options
  • Popular for
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Solo dining
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible toilet
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible car park
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
    • ✓️ Catering
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Takeaway

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