Beet and Avocado Salad
Glazed Beets, Quinoa, Avocado, Fresh Orange, Arugula and Honey-Yogurt Sauce
Protein 7g
Carbs 41g
Fat 12g
Allergens: Milk
Advisory › Under 590 Cal View Details
Cheesecake Factory Small Plates & Snacks: Prices & Happy Hour Deals (2026)
Cheesecake Factory Small Plates & Snacks cost $9.50 to $16.50 across 12 scratch-made dishes served all day nationwide. Options range from 260 calories for the Little House Salad to 1,150 calories for Korean Fried Cauliflower, with seven vegetarian selections available as served.
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Small Plates & Snacks: Regular Prices
Small Plates & Snacks are portion-controlled starters positioned between finger-food bites and full-sized appetizers, designed for solo diners or light table sharing. Ranging from $9.50 to $16.50, each scratch-made plate provides an affordable alternative to traditional multi-serving dinner appetizers.
Customer Favorite Cheeseburger Spring Rolls $11.50 / melted cheese & beef
Price Range $9.50 – $16.50 12 scratch-made small plates
Calorie Spread 260 – 1,150 Cal Solo dining & table sharing sizes
Lowest Calorie Pick Little House Salad 260 calories / fresh mixed greens
Vegetarian Choices 7 Plant-Forward Dishes Crispy beets, corn & guacamole
Highest Protein Crispy Fried Cheese 43g protein / mozzarella & marinara
Dishes & Prices
Happy Hour Prices: Every Plate Compared
Cheesecake Factory Small Plates menu prices range from $9.50 for the Little House Salad and $11.50 for Cheeseburger Spring Rolls to $16.50 for Fried Zucchini. Standard rates apply across lunch and dinner shifts, with select dishes discounted during weekday bar Happy Hour.
Cheeseburger Spring Rolls
Ground Certified Angus Beef®, Lots of Melted Cheese and Grilled Onions Rolled in a Crispy Wrapper
Protein 43g
Carbs 47g
Fat 69g
Allergens: Milk, Wheat, Egg
Advisory › Contains Gluten View Details
Chicken Taquitos
Crispy Corn Tortillas Filled with Grilled Chicken, Green Chile, Corn, Onion, Cilantro and Cheese. Served with Avocado Cream and Salsa Verde
Protein 38g
Carbs 65g
Fat 32g
Allergens: Milk, Egg, Soy
Advisory › Under 590 Cal View Details
Crab Wontons
Classic "Crab Rangoon" with Crab, Cream Cheese and Green Onion Fried Crisp and Served with Sweet Chili Sauce
Protein 14g
Carbs 48g
Fat 32g
Allergens: Shellfish, Milk, Wheat
Advisory › Under 590 Cal View Details
Crispy Brussels Sprouts
Roasted Brussels Sprouts and Crispy Leaves Tossed with Bacon and Maple-Butter Glaze
Protein 8g
Carbs 30g
Fat 46g
Allergens: Milk, Soy
Advisory › Under 590 Cal View Details
Crispy Crab Bites
Bite-Sized Little Crab Cakes Served with Mustard Sauce
Protein 15g
Carbs 19g
Fat 31g
Allergens: Shellfish, Wheat, Egg
Advisory › Under 590 Cal View Details
Crispy Fried Cheese
Mozzarella and Fontina Cheeses with Marinara Sauce
Protein 15g
Carbs 49g
Fat 78g
Allergens: Milk, Wheat, Egg
Advisory › Vegetarian View Details
Fried Zucchini
Lightly Breaded and Topped with Parmesan Cheese. Served with Ranch Dressing
Protein 21g
Carbs 58g
Fat 76g
Allergens: Wheat, Milk, Egg
Advisory › Vegetarian View Details
Korean Fried Cauliflower
Crispy Cauliflower Tossed with a Sweet and Spicy Sauce, Toasted Sesame Seeds and Green Onion
Protein 11g
Carbs 113g
Fat 71g
Allergens: Soy, Sesame, Milk
Advisory › Vegetarian View Details
Little House Salad
Tossed in Our Vinaigrette
Protein 2g
Carbs 10g
Fat 25g
Allergens: Wheat
Advisory › Under 590 Cal View Details
Street Corn
Fire Roasted Corn "Ribs" with Cotija, Chile-Lime Mayonnaise and Cilantro
Protein 17g
Carbs 35g
Fat 54g
Allergens: Milk, Egg
Advisory › Gluten-Friendly View Details
Stuffed Mushrooms
Fontina and Parmesan Cheese, Garlic and Herbs in a Madeira Wine Sauce
Protein 15g
Carbs 19g
Fat 42g
Allergens: Milk, Wheat
Advisory › Under 590 Cal View Details
Customer Favorites
Best Small Plates Ranked: Spring Rolls, Taquitos & More
The most popular Cheesecake Factory Small Plates are led by Cheeseburger Spring Rolls, Chicken Taquitos, and Stuffed Mushrooms based on dining volume and guest reviews.
| Popularity Rank | Dish Name | Price | Calories & Protein | Dining Recommendation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 National Best-Seller | Cheeseburger Spring Rolls Top Dining Favorite | $11.50 | 980 cal 43g protein | Sharing among 2–3 diners; highest protein plate in the Small Plates category. |
| #2 Southwest Classic | Chicken Taquitos Top Appetizer Pick | $12.50 | 750 cal 38g protein | Diners seeking white corn tortilla crunch and tangy house salsas. |
| #3 Wine Bar Classic | Stuffed Mushrooms Vegetarian & SkinnyLicious® | $12.95 | 510 cal 15g protein | Low-sodium (500 mg), low-carb (19g) vegetarian starter under 590 calories. |
| #4 Trending Veggie | Crispy Brussels Sprouts Rapid Growth Pick | $13.50 | 570 cal 8g protein | Low calorie sharing plate under 600 calories with sweet and savory depth. |
| #5 Korean Fusion | Korean Fried Cauliflower Spicy Plant-Forward | $13.50 | 1,150 cal 11g protein | Guests wanting bold Korean chile heat and crunchy rice-flour texture without meat. |
| #6 Coastal Seafood | Crispy Crab Bites Lowest Calorie Hot Starter | $11.50 | 410 cal 15g protein | Calorie-conscious seafood lovers wanting high protein under 450 calories. |
| #7 Shareable Comfort | Crispy Fried Cheese Table Finger Food | $13.50 | 1,070 cal 15g protein | Cheese lovers and table sharing; classic comfort starter. |
| #8 Street Food Favorite | Street Corn Southwestern Snack | $13.50 | 710 cal 17g protein | Zesty Southwestern flavor with authentic Mexican street-cart seasoning. |
Nutritional Facts
Cheesecake Factory Small Plates Nutrition Facts
Cheesecake Factory Small Plates contain between 260 and 1,150 calories per dish, with protein yields reaching up to 43 grams in Cheeseburger Spring Rolls.
| Dish Name | Price | Calories | Total Fat | Sat. Fat | Carbs | Protein | Sodium |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Little House Salad | $9.50 | 260 cal | 25g | 4g | 10g | 2g | 480mg |
| Beet and Avocado Salad | $12.95 | 290 cal | 12g | 2.5g | 41g | 7g | 370mg |
| Crispy Crab Bites | $11.50 | 410 cal | 31g | 6g | 19g | 15g | 760mg |
| Stuffed Mushrooms | $12.95 | 510 cal | 42g | 22g | 19g | 15g | 500mg |
| Crab Wontons | $11.95 | 550 cal | 32g | 14g | 48g | 14g | 1,040mg |
| Crispy Brussels Sprouts | $13.50 | 570 cal | 46g | 12g | 30g | 8g | 840mg |
| Street Corn | $13.50 | 710 cal | 54g | 18g | 35g | 17g | 1,120mg |
| Chicken Taquitos | $12.50 | 750 cal | 32g | 11g | 65g | 38g | 1,480mg |
| Cheeseburger Spring Rolls | $11.50 | 980 cal | 69g | 28g | 47g | 43g | 1,620mg |
| Fried Zucchini | $16.50 | 1000 cal | 76g | 18g | 58g | 21g | 1,890mg |
| Crispy Fried Cheese | $13.50 | 1070 cal | 78g | 34g | 49g | 15g | 1,940mg |
| Korean Fried Cauliflower | $13.50 | 1150 cal | 71g | 13g | 113g | 11g | 2,570mg |
Category Comparison
Cheesecake Factory Small Plates vs Traditional Starters
Small Plates serve one to two diners for $11.50 to $16.50, whereas traditional appetizers serve three to six guests for $14.50 to $21.95. Bites focus on finger-food sliders and skewers, providing intermediate portion sizes between both categories.
| Menu Section | Price Range | Calorie Spread | Serving Scale | Dining Intent & Occasion | Representative Dishes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Small Plates & Snacks | $11.50 – $16.50 | 260 – 1,150 cal | 1 to 2 Diners | Portion-controlled starters, light lunch accompaniments, and casual bar snacking. | Chicken Taquitos, Korean Fried Cauliflower, Stuffed Mushrooms |
| Cheesecake Factory Bites | $9.95 – $14.95 | 480 – 1,240 cal | 2 to 3 Diners | Savory finger foods, slider bites, skewers, and casual cocktail pairings. | Double Smash Cheeseburger Bites, Meatball Sliders, Pickle Fries |
| Full Appetizers | $14.50 – $21.95 | 800 – 2,200 cal | 3 to 6 Diners | Large multi-person banquet platters meant to anchor full table celebrations. | Factory Nachos, Buffalo Blasts®, Tex-Mex Eggrolls, Fried Calamari |
Cheesecake Factory Small Plates Allergens
Eight of the 12 Small Plates are vegetarian-friendly, while Chicken Taquitos, Street Corn, and Beet & Avocado Salad are built on wheat-free corn or produce bases alongside shared kitchen fryers.
CONTAINS DECLARED ALLERGENS:
Milk Egg Wheat Soy Shellfish Sesame Gluten
Shared Kitchen Fryer & Station Alert:
Fried Small Plates (including Chicken Taquitos, Korean Fried Cauliflower, Fried Zucchini, Crispy Fried Cheese, Crab Wontons, and Cheeseburger Spring Rolls) are cooked in shared commercial fryers alongside wheat-breaded appetizers and dairy batters. Cross-contact with gluten, wheat, dairy, and shellfish cannot be prevented in fryer stations.
Quick Answers
Cheesecake Factory Small Plates FAQs
Yes, Small Plates & Snacks feature smaller portion sizes than traditional full appetizers.
Small plates are portioned for one to two diners priced between $11.50 and $16.50, whereas standard appetizers feature large multi-guest sharing platters priced up to $21.95.
Yes, Chicken Taquitos are permanently featured on the Small Plates & Snacks menu for $12.50.
Each order features three whole white corn tortillas cut into six shareable halves, accompanied by house avocado cream and salsa verde.
The Little House Salad delivers the lowest calorie count at 260 calories.
Among hot cooked appetizers, the Crispy Crab Bites provide the lowest caloric profile at 410 calories with 15 grams of protein, serving as an approved SkinnyLicious starter.
Yes, select Small Plates dishes are available at promotional prices during weekday happy hour from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM, Monday through Friday.
Featured selections commonly include Chicken Taquitos, Crispy Fried Cheese, and Street Corn at discounted bar pricing.
Yes, eight of the twelve dishes on the Small Plates menu accommodate vegetarian dining.
Vegetarian choices include Stuffed Mushrooms, Fried Zucchini, Crispy Fried Cheese, Street Corn, Korean Fried Cauliflower, Beet and Avocado Salad, and the Little House Salad.
No, none of the twelve Small Plates are certified gluten-free due to shared restaurant fryers.
While the white corn tortillas in Chicken Taquitos and rice-flour coating on Korean Fried Cauliflower contain no wheat flour, shared frying oil presents cross-contact risks for guests with celiac disease.
Yes, Small Plates & Snacks are available all day from restaurant opening until closing time.
Guests can order small plates as midday snacks, appetizers prior to dinner entrées, or late-night bar bites.
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