Red Lobster is stretching its well-loved Cheddar Bay Biscuits into longer Cheddar Bay Breadsticks on Monday.
However, biscuit fans don’t need to worry—the new shape will only be available at one restaurant in New York City’s Times Square from noon to 7 p.m. on one day only. m.
“Our guests have loved our Cheddar Bay Biscuits for more than 30 years, and it made us wonder why there isn’t more Cheddar Bay in the world,” Red Lobster’s chief experience officer, Sara Bittorf, said in a statement. So, we’re bringing a whole new level of “dough-liciousness” to the table. We’re sure our new Cheddar Bay Breadsticks will be up to the task. ”.
This is not an April Fool’s joke; Red Lobster in Orlando, Florida, is calling the change a “biscuit surprise.” The idea seems like it could stick around, though. It’s better to dunk breadstick-shaped biscuits in scampi, melted butter, or Alfredo sauce, all of which are common menu items.
Red Lobster’s signature dish is the Cheddar Bay Biscuit, which the chain serves more than 350 million of every year, according to its website. And for people who eat in, the warm, cheesy biscuits have always been free and unlimited. This is a much better deal on food than the all-you-can-eat shrimp deal in 2023, which brought in more customers but cost the chain millions of dollars.
Every main dish that is ordered to go comes with two warm biscuits for free, but customers can pay a little extra for more. They are also sold in stores to home cooks as both a biscuit mix and frozen, ready-to-bake cookies. Plus, there are Cheddar Bay Biscuit-coated frozen shrimp and cod.
So maybe it’s time to make Cheddar Bay Breadsticks a permanent part of the menu the other 364 days of the year.
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Cheddar Bay Biscuits are the undisputed star of the show at Red Lobster. The warm, cheesy biscuits served before dinner are so beloved that Red Lobster makes around 1 million of them every single day! Known for being unlimited and free with entrees, Cheddar Bay Biscuits are a huge draw for customers. But are the biscuits still unlimited and free for dine-in guests after some confusing recent news?
The short answer is yes – Cheddar Bay Biscuits remain unlimited and complimentary when you dine in at Red Lobster! However, recent misunderstandings about Red Lobster’s biscuit policy for online ordering caused panic among fans. Here’s a look at what happened, why biscuits are limited with delivery/takeout, and how you can still get unlimited free biscuits when dining at your local Red Lobster.
The Panic: Are Biscuits No Longer Unlimited?
In early 2020, some concerning headlines suggested Red Lobster was cutting off unlimited Cheddar Bay Biscuits for dine-in customers, limiting biscuits to just 2 per entree. Where did this rumor come from?
The source was Red Lobster’s updated online menu pages These stated “Every entree comes with two warm Cheddar Bay Biscuits.” Some interpreted this as a new policy change, but in reality, it only applied to online delivery/takeout orders
Red Lobster quickly clarified the unlimited biscuits policy remains unchanged for dine-in guests, The “two biscuits” policy is delivery/takeout only and has always been the case, The wording on the online menu simply caused confusion by not specifying it was for off-premise orders
Why Biscuits Are Limited with Takeout & Delivery
When ordering online for takeout or delivery, Red Lobster provides 2 complimentary Cheddar Bay Biscuits per entree. Extra biscuits can be added for a fee. But why are biscuits limited with takeout and delivery? There are some logical reasons behind this policy:
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Keeping biscuits warm: Biscuits are best hot out of the oven. Limiting them helps keep what’s included warm instead of letting extras cool down.
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Food costs: Providing unlimited complimentary biscuits with thousands of online orders daily would be incredibly expensive.
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Delivery logistics: Drivers can’t continually supply more hot biscuits like servers in restaurants.
For dine-in, hot biscuits can continually come out of the kitchen oven. But takeout and delivery requires a set number per order. Limiting biscuits helps manage food costs and quality.
Cheddar Bay Biscuits Remain Unlimited for Dine-In
Despite some recent confusion, Red Lobster’s unlimited free Cheddar Bay Biscuits policy remains unchanged for dine-in guests. A few key facts:
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Biscuits are complimentary and unlimited with in-restaurant orders.
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Servers will keep bringing more out until you’ve had your fill!
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The unlimited biscuits policy has been in place since 1992 and is not changing.
So when dining in at your local Red Lobster, you can relax knowing those warm, delicious Cheddar Bay Biscuits will continue arriving at your table free of charge. Eat to your heart’s content!
Enjoying Free Biscuits During Your Meal
One of the best parts about dining in at Red Lobster is getting to enjoy fresh, unlimited Cheddar Bay Biscuits throughout your entire meal. Here are some tips for taking advantage:
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Start off your meal by asking for an initial round of biscuits for the table to enjoy.
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When close to finishing your first basket, let your server know you’d like more biscuits please.
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Repeat as many times as you’d like – the biscuits will keep on coming!
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Feel free to request more butter or Cheddar Bay sauce for dipping.
Don’t be shy about asking for more biscuits whenever you’re close to finishing a basket. That’s what keeps them unlimited! Servers are happy to continually bring more out hot and fresh.
Cheddar Bay Biscuits Nutrition Information
One of the only downsides of unlimited free biscuits is the temptation to overindulge. To enjoy biscuits in moderation:
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Consider splitting orders or just having 1-2 biscuits per person.
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Share baskets family-style instead of polishing off multiples individually.
Nutritionally, each Cheddar Bay Biscuit contains:
- 280 calories
- 18g fat
- 490mg sodium
Enjoying 1 or 2 biscuits can hit the spot, but going overboard can pile on calories, fat, and sodium. Pace yourself and make sure to leave room for your entree!
Ordering Extra Biscuits with Takeout & Delivery
When ordering Red Lobster for takeout or delivery, the 2 complimentary biscuits per entree won’t be enough for serious biscuit lovers. Luckily, you can buy extras:
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Online orders can add on a half dozen for $2.79 or a dozen for $5.29.
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Call the restaurant to ask about adding more when ordering takeout over the phone.
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Be sure to specify the extra biscuits when picking up your takeout.
Getting those hot biscuits right out of the oven makes paying a little extra worthwhile. Just note that pricing/availability for extra biscuits can vary slightly by location.
Enjoy Endless Biscuits on Your Next Dine-In Visit
Love Red Lobster’s Cheddar Bay Biscuits? The good news is that the unlimited free biscuits policy remains unchanged when dining in at your local restaurant. Be sure to take full advantage by continually asking for more baskets – because nothing beats fresh, hot, unlimited biscuits at the table! Just beware that with takeout and delivery orders, biscuits are limited to 2 per entree to maintain quality.
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