Roadside Sliders
Bite-Sized Burgers on Mini-Buns Served with Grilled Onions, Pickles and Ketchup
Protein 48g
Carbs 70g
Fat 35g
Allergens: Wheat
Advisory › Contains Gluten View Details
Cheesecake Factory Appetizers: Prices & Sharing Plates (2026)
Cheesecake Factory Appetizers cost $12.50 to $22.50 across 24 scratch-made starters, most served as plates for two to four. They range from 350 calories for the rotating Soup of the Day to 2,670 calories for Factory Nachos, with nine vegetarian options as served.
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What Are Cheesecake Factory Appetizers?
Cheesecake Factory Appetizers are 24 starters priced from $12.50 to $22.50. Most plates serve two to four diners. The category includes eggrolls, sliders, dips and wings.
Biggest Sharing Plate Factory Nachos $19.95 / 2,670 calories, serves 2-4
Price Range $12.50 – $22.50 24 scratch-made appetizers
Calorie Spread 350 – 2,670 Cal Soup of the Day to Factory Nachos
Lowest Calories Soup of the Day 350 calories / rotates daily
Vegetarian Starters 9 Meat-Free Starters Quesadilla, tamale cakes & more
Highest Protein Buffalo Wings 109g protein / hot sauce & blue cheese
Dishes & Prices
Cheesecake Factory Appetizers Menu With Prices (2026)
Cheesecake Factory Appetizers range from $12.50 for the rotating Soup of the Day to $22.50 for Spicy Tuna, Ahi Poke Nachos, Buffalo Wings and both full-size Thai Lettuce Wraps. Most plates serve two to four diners.
Chicken Pot Stickers
Asian Dumplings Pan-Fried in the Classic Tradition. Served with Our Soy-Ginger Sesame Sauce
Protein 27g
Carbs 38g
Fat 12g
Allergens: Wheat, Soy
Advisory › Contains Gluten View Details
Tex Mex Eggrolls
Spicy Chicken, Corn, Black Beans, Peppers, Onions and Melted Cheese. Served with Avocado Cream and Salsa
Protein 43g
Carbs 72g
Fat 53g
Allergens: Wheat, Milk
Advisory › Contains Gluten View Details
Quesadilla
Grilled Flour Tortilla Filled with Melted Cheese, Green Onions and Chiles. Garnished with Guacamole, Salsa and Sour Cream
Protein 49g
Carbs 62g
Fat 77g
Allergens: Wheat, Milk
Advisory › Vegetarian View Details
Thai Chili Shrimp
Crispy Shrimp Tossed with Spicy Garlic Aioli
Protein 18g
Carbs 35g
Fat 52g
Allergens: Shellfish, Egg
Advisory › Contains Gluten View Details
Avocado Eggrolls
Avocado, Sun-Dried Tomato, Red Onion and Cilantro Fried in a Crisp Wrapper. Served with a Tamarind-Cashew Dipping Sauce
Protein 14g
Carbs 111g
Fat 48g
Allergens: Wheat, Tree Nuts
Advisory › Vegetarian View Details
Fried Macaroni and Cheese
Crispy Crumb Coated Macaroni and Cheese Balls. Served over a Creamy Marinara Sauce
Protein 40g
Carbs 70g
Fat 96g
Allergens: Wheat, Milk, Egg
Advisory › Vegetarian View Details
Warm Crab Dip
A Delicious Blend of Crab, Artichokes and Creamy Cheese Served Warm with Fresh Baked Crostini
Protein 25g
Carbs 69g
Fat 92g
Allergens: Shellfish, Milk, Wheat
Advisory › Contains Gluten View Details
Fried Calamari
Fried Light and Crisp. Served with Garlic Dip and Cocktail Sauce
Protein 44g
Carbs 98g
Fat 105g
Allergens: Shellfish, Wheat
Advisory › Contains Gluten View Details
Eggroll Sampler
A Variety of All of Our Rolls with Avocado, Tex Mex, Cheeseburger Spring Rolls and Chicken Taquitos
Protein 44g
Carbs 114g
Fat 76g
Allergens: Wheat, Milk
Advisory › Contains Gluten View Details
Spicy Tuna
Ahi Tuna on Crispy Sushi Rice with Ginger and Green Onion
Protein 20g
Carbs 46g
Fat 22g
Allergens: Fish
Advisory › Gluten-Friendly View Details
Ahi Poke Nachos
Crispy Wontons Covered with Hawaiian Style Ahi Tuna Poke, Avocado, Green Onion, Chiles, Sesame Seeds and Sriracha Aioli
Protein 27g
Carbs 85g
Fat 63g
Allergens: Fish, Wheat, Egg
Advisory › Contains Gluten View Details
Hot Spinach and Cheese Dip
Spinach, Artichoke Hearts, Shallots, Garlic and a Mixture of Cheeses Served Bubbly Hot with Tortilla Chips and Salsa. Enough for Two
Protein 31g
Carbs 115g
Fat 126g
Allergens: Milk
Advisory › Gluten-Friendly View Details
Buffalo Blasts
Chicken, Cheese and Our Spicy Buffalo Sauce all Stuffed in a Spiced Wrapper and Fried until Crisp. Served with Celery Sticks and Blue Cheese Dressing
Protein 78g
Carbs 129g
Fat 93g
Allergens: Wheat, Milk
Advisory › Contains Gluten View Details
Thai Lettuce Wraps with Chicken
Create Your Own Thai Lettuce Rolls! Satay Chicken Strips, Carrots, Bean Sprouts, Coconut Curry Noodles and Lettuce Leaves with Three Delicious Spicy Thai Sauces – Peanut, Sweet Red Chili and Tamarind-Cashew
Protein 51g
Carbs 105g
Fat 27g
Allergens: Peanuts, Tree Nuts
Advisory › Contains Gluten View Details
Small Thai Lettuce Wraps with Chicken
A Smaller Version of Our Create Your Own Thai Lettuce Rolls! Satay Chicken Strips, Carrots, Bean Sprouts, Coconut Curry Noodles and Lettuce Leaves with Three Delicious Spicy Thai Sauces – Peanut, Sweet Red Chili and Tamarind-Cashew
Protein 27g
Carbs 65g
Fat 16g
Allergens: Peanuts, Tree Nuts
Advisory › Contains Gluten View Details
Thai Lettuce Wraps with Avocado
Create Your Own Thai Lettuce Rolls! Grilled Avocado, Carrots, Bean Sprouts, Coconut Curry Noodles and Lettuce Leaves with Three Delicious Spicy Thai Sauces – Peanut, Sweet Red Chili and Tamarind-Cashew
Protein 15g
Carbs 110g
Fat 42g
Allergens: Peanuts, Tree Nuts
Advisory › Vegetarian View Details
Small Thai Lettuce Wraps with Avocado
A Smaller Version of Our Create Your Own Thai Lettuce Rolls! Grilled Avocado, Carrots, Bean Sprouts, Coconut Curry Noodles and Lettuce Leaves with Three Delicious Spicy Thai Sauces – Peanut, Sweet Red Chili and Tamarind-Cashew
Protein 8g
Carbs 68g
Fat 24g
Allergens: Peanuts, Tree Nuts
Advisory › Vegetarian View Details
Sweet Corn Tamale Cakes
Topped with Sour Cream, Salsa, Cilantro, Avocado and Salsa Verde
Protein 16g
Carbs 119g
Fat 88g
Allergens: Milk
Advisory › Gluten-Friendly View Details
Pretzel Bites With Cheddar Cheese Fondue
Baked Soft and Warm with Cheddar Cheese Sauce and Whole Grain Mustard
Protein 29g
Carbs 84g
Fat 61g
Allergens: Wheat, Milk
Advisory › Vegetarian View Details
Factory Nachos
Crisp Tortilla Chips Covered with Melted Cheeses, Guacamole, Red Chile Sauce, Sour Cream, Jalapeños, Green Onions and Salsa
Protein 63g
Carbs 173g
Fat 192g
Allergens: Milk
Advisory › Gluten-Friendly View Details
Buffalo Wings
Fried Wings Covered in Hot Sauce and Served with Blue Cheese Dressing and Celery Sticks
Protein 109g
Carbs 16g
Fat 69g
Allergens: Milk
Advisory › Gluten-Friendly View Details
Buffalo Chicken Strips
Fried Chicken Strips Covered in Hot Sauce and Served with Blue Cheese Dressing and Celery Sticks
Protein 76g
Carbs 87g
Fat 48g
Allergens: Wheat, Milk
Advisory › Contains Gluten View Details
Soup of the Day
Your Choice of: Mexican Chicken and Tortilla (Served Daily), Cream of Chicken with Artichoke Hearts and Mushrooms (Served Daily EXCEPT Friday) or Clam Chowder (Served Fridays Only). Soup of the day rotates, so nutrition is the average of the three daily soups.
Protein 14g
Carbs 25g
Fat 21g
Allergens: None Listed
Advisory › Contains Gluten View Details
Protein Ranking
Which Cheesecake Factory Appetizer Has the Most Protein?
Buffalo Wings lead the appetizer menu at 109 grams of protein per plate, followed by Buffalo Blasts at 78 grams, Buffalo Chicken Strips at 76 grams, Factory Nachos at 63 grams, and Thai Lettuce Wraps with Chicken at 51 grams. Protein is highest in the meat-based plates; vegetarian plates rank lower.
| Protein Rank | Dish Name | Price | Calories & Protein |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 Most Protein | Buffalo Wings 109g protein | $22.50 | 1120 cal 109g protein |
| #2 | Buffalo Blasts 78g protein | $20.50 | 1670 cal 78g protein |
| #3 | Buffalo Chicken Strips 76g protein | $18.50 | 1090 cal 76g protein |
| #4 | Factory Nachos 63g protein | $19.95 | 2670 cal 63g protein |
| #5 | Thai Lettuce Wraps with Chicken 51g protein | $22.50 | 850 cal 51g protein |
Nutritional Facts
How Many Calories Are in Cheesecake Factory Appetizers?
Cheesecake Factory Appetizers contain between 350 and 2,670 calories per plate, with protein reaching 109 grams in Buffalo Wings. Buffalo Blasts contain the most sodium, at 7,080mg per plate.
| Dish Name | Price | Calories | Total Fat | Sat. Fat | Carbs | Protein | Sodium |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roadside Sliders | $17.95 | 800 cal | 35g | 13g | 70g | 48g | 1,720mg |
| Chicken Pot Stickers | $18.95 | 380 cal | 12g | 2.5g | 38g | 27g | 2,550mg |
| Tex Mex Eggrolls | $16.95 | 930 cal | 53g | 14g | 72g | 43g | 2,030mg |
| Quesadilla | $16.95 | 1120 cal | 77g | 46g | 62g | 49g | 2,070mg |
| Thai Chili Shrimp | $17.50 | 700 cal | 52g | 10g | 35g | 18g | 950mg |
| Avocado Eggrolls | $19.50 | 930 cal | 48g | 10g | 111g | 14g | 1,300mg |
| Fried Macaroni and Cheese | $19.95 | 1310 cal | 96g | 47g | 70g | 40g | 2,140mg |
| Warm Crab Dip | $18.95 | 1220 cal | 92g | 34g | 69g | 25g | 1,720mg |
| Fried Calamari | $21.50 | 1520 cal | 105g | 20g | 98g | 44g | 1,850mg |
| Eggroll Sampler | $19.95 | 1320 cal | 76g | 21g | 114g | 44g | 2,320mg |
| Spicy Tuna | $22.50 | 460 cal | 22g | 4g | 46g | 20g | 1,490mg |
| Ahi Poke Nachos | $22.50 | 1020 cal | 63g | 10g | 85g | 27g | 1,740mg |
| Hot Spinach and Cheese Dip | $20.50 | 1730 cal | 126g | 57g | 115g | 31g | 1,590mg |
| Buffalo Blasts | $20.50 | 1670 cal | 93g | 25g | 129g | 78g | 7,080mg |
| Thai Lettuce Wraps with Chicken | $22.50 | 850 cal | 27g | 7g | 105g | 51g | 1,990mg |
| Small Thai Lettuce Wraps with Chicken | $16.50 | 500 cal | 16g | 4g | 65g | 27g | 1,270mg |
| Thai Lettuce Wraps with Avocado | $22.50 | 830 cal | 42g | 8g | 110g | 15g | 1,910mg |
| Small Thai Lettuce Wraps with Avocado | $16.50 | 500 cal | 24g | 4.5g | 68g | 8g | 1,230mg |
| Sweet Corn Tamale Cakes | $18.95 | 1340 cal | 88g | 44g | 119g | 16g | 1,710mg |
| Pretzel Bites With Cheddar Cheese Fondue | $17.95 | 1010 cal | 61g | 34g | 84g | 29g | 2,470mg |
| Factory Nachos | $19.95 | 2670 cal | 192g | 84g | 173g | 63g | 2,680mg |
| Buffalo Wings | $22.50 | 1120 cal | 69g | 18g | 16g | 109g | 5,020mg |
| Buffalo Chicken Strips | $18.50 | 1090 cal | 48g | 11g | 87g | 76g | 4,950mg |
| Soup of the Day | $12.50 | 350 cal | 21g | — | 25g | 14g | — |
Category Comparison
What Is the Difference Between Cheesecake Factory Appetizers and Small Plates?
Appetizers serve two to four diners for $12.50 to $22.50, whereas Small Plates serve one to two diners for $9.50 to $16.50. Appetizers are larger starter plates; Small Plates are smaller starter portions.
| Menu Section | Price Range | Calorie Spread | Serving Scale | Dining Intent & Occasion | Representative Dishes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Appetizers | $12.50 – $22.50 | 350 – 2,670 Cal | Serves 2-4 | Table sharing before entrées | Factory Nachos, Buffalo Wings, Thai Lettuce Wraps |
| Small Plates & Snacks | $9.50 – $16.50 | 260 – 1,150 Cal | Serves 1-2 | Solo starters & light sharing | Cheeseburger Spring Rolls, Chicken Taquitos, Fried Zucchini |
Are Cheesecake Factory Appetizers Gluten-Free?
No, Cheesecake Factory Appetizers are not certified gluten-free. Kitchens use shared fryers and most plates are breaded or wrapped in wheat. Nine of the 24 appetizers are vegetarian as served, and Sweet Corn Tamale Cakes is listed gluten-free in the official guide.
CONTAINS DECLARED ALLERGENS:
Milk Egg Wheat Soy Shellfish Sesame Peanuts Tree Nuts
Shared Kitchen Fryer & Station Alert:
Fried Appetizers (including Chicken Pot Stickers, Tex Mex Eggrolls, Avocado Eggrolls, Fried Macaroni and Cheese, Fried Calamari, Buffalo Blasts, Buffalo Wings and Buffalo Chicken Strips) are cooked in shared commercial fryers alongside wheat-breaded items and dairy batters. Cross-contact with gluten, wheat, dairy and shellfish cannot be prevented in fryer stations.
Quick Answers
Cheesecake Factory Appetizers FAQs
Factory Nachos is the biggest sharing plate at 2,670 calories, built for two to four diners.
Hot Spinach and Cheese Dip is also portioned for two, and most appetizers serve two to four.
Soup of the Day is lowest at about 350 calories on average across its three rotations.
Among fixed plates, Chicken Pot Stickers are lowest at 380 calories.
Soup of the Day is a rotating soup with no fixed daily choice. Mexican Chicken and Tortilla is served daily, Cream of Chicken with Artichoke Hearts and Mushrooms is served daily except Friday, and Clam Chowder is served on Fridays only.
Yes, nine of the 24 appetizers are vegetarian as served.
They are Quesadilla, Avocado Eggrolls, Fried Macaroni and Cheese, Hot Spinach and Cheese Dip, both Thai Lettuce Wraps with Avocado, Sweet Corn Tamale Cakes, Pretzel Bites and Factory Nachos.
Buffalo Wings lead with 109 grams of protein per plate.
Buffalo Blasts follow at 78 grams and Buffalo Chicken Strips at 76 grams.
No, appetizers are not certified gluten-free: kitchens use shared fryers and most plates are breaded or wrapped in wheat.
Sweet Corn Tamale Cakes is the one appetizer listed gluten-free in the official guide, but cross-contact in shared fryers still applies.
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