Grilled Cheddar Cheese Sandwich
Melted cheddar grilled between slices of toasted bread - a kids' menu classic.
About Grilled Cheddar Cheese Sandwich
Grilled Cheddar Cheese Sandwich has 610 calories and costs around $9.00. Prices vary by cafe, and delivery apps typically add a markup.
Key Facts & Highlights:
- 610 calories
- 22g protein
- Priced $9.00-$9.53 depending on location
- Vegetarian
Ingredients & Allergens
Allergens
*Allergen Statement: Mendocino Farms cafes are shared preparation environments, so cross-contact of allergens can occur. If you have a severe food allergy, please tell the cafe team before ordering.
Nutrition Breakdown: What the Numbers Mean
At 610 calories with 22g of protein, the Grilled Cheddar Cheese Sandwich is the heartiest of the 4 items in the kids menu lineup with published calories . That works out to about 3.6g of protein per 100 calories - a reasonable protein return for the calories.
The watch-out is sodium: 650mg is about 28% of the 2,300mg daily limit. Saturated fat sits at 21g (105% of the 20g daily value).
Dietary fit: this item appears on our vegetarian menu list. Allergen-wise it contains egg, wheat, milk, gluten - the full item-by-item breakdown is on our Mendocino Farms allergen guide.
How It Compares in Kids Menu
Across the kids menu lineup, the lightest option is Crispy Chicken Tenders at 320 calories, and the heartiest is Grilled Cheddar Cheese Sandwich at 610. For protein, Crispy Chicken Tenders leads the category at 30g of protein. See the whole lineup on the Kids Menu menu page.
Ordering Tips & Smart Swaps
- Skip the app markup: ordering this in a delivery app costs about 20% more than the cafe price. Order ahead for pickup in the official app instead - the full breakdown of how Mendo pricing works explains why.
- Feeding a group? This item travels well - see the Mendocino Farms catering guide for box and tray options.
Grilled Cheddar Cheese Sandwich Frequently Asked Questions
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Checked November 2026 on delivery listings (DoorDash; Uber Eats in Chicago). In-cafe prices can be lower - delivery listings include the apps' markup.
Nutrition Facts
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
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