Cross-chain comparison

Sides at chain restaurants

Add-on sides — fries, mashed potatoes, mac and cheese, broccoli, and seasonal vegetables. Most casual chains include one or two sides with the entree price; extras run $3 to $6.

What to expect from Sides

This page collects every sides entry MenuDive has priced across 92 chains — 158 dishes in total. Use the sortable price table below to scan from least to most expensive, or jump straight to your favorite chain via the sidebar.

Average price across this category lands at $4.15, and average calories per dish run roughly 332 calories. The leanest pick on this page comes in at 70 calories (Steamed Broccoli at Applebee's Neighborhood Grill + Bar), while the most calorie-dense lands at 720 calories (Caramelized Onion Mac & Cheese at Fogo de Chao).

Pricing is editorial reference; check with the specific location for the most current menu before ordering.

Olive Garden

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ItemDescriptionPriceCalories
Garlic Mashed Potatoes Yukon gold potatoes whipped with roasted garlic and butter. $5.49 320
Parmesan Garlic Broccoli Fresh broccoli sauteed with garlic, butter, and parmesan. $5.49 80

Chili's Grill & Bar

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ItemDescriptionPriceCalories
Loaded Mashed Potatoes Whipped potatoes with cheddar, bacon, and chives. $4.49 380
Mexican Rice Tomato-tinted long-grain rice with peppers and onions. $3.99 220
Black Beans Slow-simmered black beans seasoned with onions and cilantro. $3.99 130

Panera Bread

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ItemDescriptionPriceCalories
Apple Whole crisp apple, served chilled. $1.49 80
Baguette Side Half artisan baguette, sliced and served warm. $1.49 180

Applebee's Neighborhood Grill + Bar

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ItemDescriptionPriceCalories
Garlic Mashed Potatoes Yukon mashed potatoes with roasted garlic and butter. $3.99 290
Steamed Broccoli Fresh broccoli florets steamed with butter and salt. $3.99 70
Coleslaw Shredded cabbage and carrots in creamy slaw dressing. $3.49 220
Fries Crispy seasoned fries. $3.99 410

Red Robin Gourmet Burgers

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ItemDescriptionPriceCalories
Bottomless Steak Fries Refillable thick-cut steak fries served with every entree at dine-in. Included 410
Garlic Fries Steak fries tossed in roasted garlic and parmesan. $2.49 540
Side Caesar Salad Crisp romaine, shaved parmesan, and croutons with Caesar dressing. $4.49 290
Steamed Broccoli Fresh broccoli steamed with butter. $3.99 90
Mac & Cheese Side Cavatappi pasta tossed in a creamy three-cheese sauce. $4.49 470

The Cheesecake Factory

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ItemDescriptionPriceCalories
Brown Bread Sweet honey-wheat brown bread served warm with butter — the basket on every table. Included 90
Mashed Potatoes Yukon mashed potatoes with cream and butter. $7.95 360

Outback Steakhouse

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ItemDescriptionPriceCalories
Aussie Fries Crispy seasoned steak fries. $4.49 470
Loaded Mashed Potatoes Whipped potatoes with cheese, bacon, sour cream, and chives. $4.99 410
Steamed Broccoli Steamed broccoli florets with butter. $3.99 90
Sweet Potato Baked sweet potato with cinnamon honey-butter. $4.49 470
Caesar Side Salad Romaine, parmesan, and croutons with Caesar dressing. $5.49 290
Loaded Baked Potato Baked russet topped with butter, sour cream, cheese, bacon, and chives. $4.99 480

Texas Roadhouse

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ItemDescriptionPriceCalories
Buttered Corn Sweet kernel corn with butter and a hint of seasoning. $3.49 200
Mashed Potatoes Yukon mashed potatoes with brown gravy. $3.49 320
Seasoned Rice Long-grain rice tossed with seasoned butter and herbs. $3.49 240
Steak Fries Thick-cut crispy steak fries. $3.49 410
Apple Sauce Cinnamon-spiced apple sauce served chilled. $3.49 110
Fresh-Baked Rolls Fresh-baked rolls with cinnamon butter served free at the table. Included 230

IHOP

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ItemDescriptionPriceCalories
Side Bacon (4 strips) Crispy hickory-smoked bacon, four strips per side. $4.49 200
Hash Browns Golden shredded hash browns, crispy on the outside. $4.49 290
Side Pancake (1) Add a single buttermilk pancake to any plate. $2.99 150
Fresh Fruit Cup Mixed fruit cup with seasonal melon, grapes, and strawberries. $4.49 70

Denny's

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ItemDescriptionPriceCalories
Hash Browns Crispy shredded hash browns with butter. $3.99 290
Bacon Strips (3) Three crispy hickory-smoked bacon strips. $3.49 150
Sausage Links (3) Three pork sausage links cooked golden. $3.49 270
English Muffin Toasted English muffin with butter and jelly. $2.49 180

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store

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ItemDescriptionPriceCalories
Hashbrown Casserole Hashbrowns baked with cheddar and onions in a casserole dish. $3.49 290
Mashed Potatoes & Gravy Yukon mashed potatoes with brown gravy. $3.49 320
Macaroni n' Cheese Elbow macaroni baked in a creamy cheese sauce. $3.49 380
Fried Apples Sliced apples cooked in cinnamon sugar. $3.49 290
Turnip Greens Slow-simmered turnip greens with bacon. $3.49 90
Buttery Whole Kernel Corn Sweet corn kernels finished with butter. $3.49 200
Pinto Beans Slow-simmered pinto beans with seasoned ham. $3.49 200
Country Green Beans Slow-cooked green beans with smoked bacon. $3.49 110
Cole Slaw Shredded cabbage and carrots in slaw dressing. $3.49 220
Carrots Glazed baby carrots cooked tender. $3.49 110
Buttermilk Biscuits (3) Three fresh-baked buttermilk biscuits served warm at every table. Included 470

Buffalo Wild Wings

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ItemDescriptionPriceCalories
Seasoned Fries Crispy seasoned fries. $4.49 470
Tots Crispy tater tots seasoned with sea salt. $4.49 470
Veggie Boat Carrots and celery with bleu cheese or ranch. $3.99 220
Onion Rings Beer-battered onion rings, crispy outside and tender inside. $5.49 590
Side Salad Greens with tomato, cucumber, and your choice of dressing. $4.49 200

Carrabba's Italian Grill

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ItemDescriptionPriceCalories
Side of Garlic Mashed Potatoes Yukon mashed potatoes with roasted garlic and butter. $4.99 320
Side of Sauteed Spinach Fresh spinach sauteed with garlic and olive oil. $4.99 110
Side of Roasted Vegetables Seasonal vegetables roasted with herbs and olive oil. $4.99 200
Bread with Herb Dipping Oil Fresh-baked bread with the house herb-and-olive-oil dipping mix. Included 290

Bonefish Grill

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ItemDescriptionPriceCalories
Side of Garlic Mashed Potatoes Yukon mashed potatoes with roasted garlic and butter. $5.49 320
Side of Jasmine Rice Steamed jasmine rice tossed with butter and herbs. $5.49 240
Side of Seasonal Vegetables Seasonal vegetables steamed and tossed with butter. $5.49 110
Side of Sauteed Spinach Fresh spinach sauteed with garlic and olive oil. $5.49 110

LongHorn Steakhouse

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ItemDescriptionPriceCalories
Loaded Baked Potato Russet potato baked and topped with butter, cheddar, bacon, and chives. $5.49 460
Caramelized Onion Mac & Cheese Cavatappi tossed with three-cheese sauce and caramelized onions. $6.49 720

Logan's Roadhouse

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ItemDescriptionPriceCalories
Loaded Baked Potato Russet potato baked and topped with butter, cheddar, bacon, and chives. $5.49 460
Caramelized Onion Mac & Cheese Cavatappi tossed with three-cheese sauce and caramelized onions. $6.49 720

Saltgrass Steak House

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ItemDescriptionPriceCalories
Loaded Baked Potato Russet potato baked and topped with butter, cheddar, bacon, and chives. $5.49 460
Caramelized Onion Mac & Cheese Cavatappi tossed with three-cheese sauce and caramelized onions. $6.49 720

Ruth's Chris Steak House

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ItemDescriptionPriceCalories
Loaded Baked Potato Russet potato baked and topped with butter, cheddar, bacon, and chives. $5.49 460
Caramelized Onion Mac & Cheese Cavatappi tossed with three-cheese sauce and caramelized onions. $6.49 720

Fogo de Chao

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ItemDescriptionPriceCalories
Loaded Baked Potato Russet potato baked and topped with butter, cheddar, bacon, and chives. $5.49 460
Caramelized Onion Mac & Cheese Cavatappi tossed with three-cheese sauce and caramelized onions. $6.49 720

Bertucci's

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ItemDescriptionPriceCalories
Buffalo Boneless Wings Boneless wings tossed in classic buffalo with a ranch dipping cup. $9.49 690

Pizza Hut

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ItemDescriptionPriceCalories
Buffalo Boneless Wings Boneless wings tossed in classic buffalo with a ranch dipping cup. $9.49 690

Domino's Pizza

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ItemDescriptionPriceCalories
Buffalo Boneless Wings Boneless wings tossed in classic buffalo with a ranch dipping cup. $9.49 690

Papa John's

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ItemDescriptionPriceCalories
Buffalo Boneless Wings Boneless wings tossed in classic buffalo with a ranch dipping cup. $9.49 690

Little Caesars

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ItemDescriptionPriceCalories
Buffalo Boneless Wings Boneless wings tossed in classic buffalo with a ranch dipping cup. $9.49 690

California Pizza Kitchen

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ItemDescriptionPriceCalories
Buffalo Boneless Wings Boneless wings tossed in classic buffalo with a ranch dipping cup. $9.49 690

MOD Pizza

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ItemDescriptionPriceCalories
Buffalo Boneless Wings Boneless wings tossed in classic buffalo with a ranch dipping cup. $9.49 690

Blaze Pizza

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ItemDescriptionPriceCalories
Buffalo Boneless Wings Boneless wings tossed in classic buffalo with a ranch dipping cup. $9.49 690

Round Table Pizza

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ItemDescriptionPriceCalories
Buffalo Boneless Wings Boneless wings tossed in classic buffalo with a ranch dipping cup. $9.49 690

Marco's Pizza

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ItemDescriptionPriceCalories
Buffalo Boneless Wings Boneless wings tossed in classic buffalo with a ranch dipping cup. $9.49 690

Uno Pizzeria & Grill

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ItemDescriptionPriceCalories
Buffalo Boneless Wings Boneless wings tossed in classic buffalo with a ranch dipping cup. $9.49 690

Taco Bell

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ItemDescriptionPriceCalories
Mexican Rice Long-grain rice simmered with tomato, onion, and cumin. $3.49 230

Chipotle Mexican Grill

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ItemDescriptionPriceCalories
Mexican Rice Long-grain rice simmered with tomato, onion, and cumin. $3.49 230

Qdoba Mexican Eats

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ItemDescriptionPriceCalories
Mexican Rice Long-grain rice simmered with tomato, onion, and cumin. $3.49 230

Moe's Southwest Grill

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ItemDescriptionPriceCalories
Mexican Rice Long-grain rice simmered with tomato, onion, and cumin. $3.49 230

On The Border Mexican Grill & Cantina

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ItemDescriptionPriceCalories
Mexican Rice Long-grain rice simmered with tomato, onion, and cumin. $3.49 230

El Torito

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ItemDescriptionPriceCalories
Mexican Rice Long-grain rice simmered with tomato, onion, and cumin. $3.49 230

Baja Fresh

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ItemDescriptionPriceCalories
Mexican Rice Long-grain rice simmered with tomato, onion, and cumin. $3.49 230

Del Taco

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ItemDescriptionPriceCalories
Mexican Rice Long-grain rice simmered with tomato, onion, and cumin. $3.49 230

Fuzzy's Taco Shop

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ItemDescriptionPriceCalories
Mexican Rice Long-grain rice simmered with tomato, onion, and cumin. $3.49 230

McDonald's

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ItemDescriptionPriceCalories
Hand-Cut Fries Russet potatoes hand-cut and fried in vegetable oil. $3.49 380

Burger King

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ItemDescriptionPriceCalories
Hand-Cut Fries Russet potatoes hand-cut and fried in vegetable oil. $3.49 380

Wendy's

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ItemDescriptionPriceCalories
Hand-Cut Fries Russet potatoes hand-cut and fried in vegetable oil. $3.49 380

Five Guys

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ItemDescriptionPriceCalories
Hand-Cut Fries Russet potatoes hand-cut and fried in vegetable oil. $3.49 380

Shake Shack

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ItemDescriptionPriceCalories
Hand-Cut Fries Russet potatoes hand-cut and fried in vegetable oil. $3.49 380

In-N-Out Burger

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ItemDescriptionPriceCalories
Hand-Cut Fries Russet potatoes hand-cut and fried in vegetable oil. $3.49 380

Whataburger

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ItemDescriptionPriceCalories
Hand-Cut Fries Russet potatoes hand-cut and fried in vegetable oil. $3.49 380

Culver's

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ItemDescriptionPriceCalories
Hand-Cut Fries Russet potatoes hand-cut and fried in vegetable oil. $3.49 380

Sonic Drive-In

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ItemDescriptionPriceCalories
Hand-Cut Fries Russet potatoes hand-cut and fried in vegetable oil. $3.49 380

Carl's Jr.

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ItemDescriptionPriceCalories
Hand-Cut Fries Russet potatoes hand-cut and fried in vegetable oil. $3.49 380

Hardee's

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ItemDescriptionPriceCalories
Hand-Cut Fries Russet potatoes hand-cut and fried in vegetable oil. $3.49 380

Jack in the Box

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ItemDescriptionPriceCalories
Hand-Cut Fries Russet potatoes hand-cut and fried in vegetable oil. $3.49 380

White Castle

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ItemDescriptionPriceCalories
Hand-Cut Fries Russet potatoes hand-cut and fried in vegetable oil. $3.49 380

Checkers & Rally's

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ItemDescriptionPriceCalories
Hand-Cut Fries Russet potatoes hand-cut and fried in vegetable oil. $3.49 380

Fuddruckers

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ItemDescriptionPriceCalories
Hand-Cut Fries Russet potatoes hand-cut and fried in vegetable oil. $3.49 380

Smashburger

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ItemDescriptionPriceCalories
Hand-Cut Fries Russet potatoes hand-cut and fried in vegetable oil. $3.49 380

BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse

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ItemDescriptionPriceCalories
Hand-Cut Fries Russet potatoes hand-cut and fried in vegetable oil. $3.49 380

Ruby Tuesday

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ItemDescriptionPriceCalories
Hand-Cut Fries Russet potatoes hand-cut and fried in vegetable oil. $3.49 380

TGI Fridays

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ItemDescriptionPriceCalories
Hand-Cut Fries Russet potatoes hand-cut and fried in vegetable oil. $3.49 380

KFC

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ItemDescriptionPriceCalories
Crinkle-Cut Fries Crinkle-cut fries fried golden and salted. $3.49 380
Coleslaw Cabbage and carrots tossed in a creamy slaw dressing. $2.99 220

Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen

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ItemDescriptionPriceCalories
Crinkle-Cut Fries Crinkle-cut fries fried golden and salted. $3.49 380
Coleslaw Cabbage and carrots tossed in a creamy slaw dressing. $2.99 220

Chick-fil-A

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ItemDescriptionPriceCalories
Crinkle-Cut Fries Crinkle-cut fries fried golden and salted. $3.49 380
Coleslaw Cabbage and carrots tossed in a creamy slaw dressing. $2.99 220

Zaxby's

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ItemDescriptionPriceCalories
Crinkle-Cut Fries Crinkle-cut fries fried golden and salted. $3.49 380
Coleslaw Cabbage and carrots tossed in a creamy slaw dressing. $2.99 220

Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers

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ItemDescriptionPriceCalories
Crinkle-Cut Fries Crinkle-cut fries fried golden and salted. $3.49 380
Coleslaw Cabbage and carrots tossed in a creamy slaw dressing. $2.99 220

Bojangles

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ItemDescriptionPriceCalories
Crinkle-Cut Fries Crinkle-cut fries fried golden and salted. $3.49 380
Coleslaw Cabbage and carrots tossed in a creamy slaw dressing. $2.99 220

Church's Chicken

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ItemDescriptionPriceCalories
Crinkle-Cut Fries Crinkle-cut fries fried golden and salted. $3.49 380
Coleslaw Cabbage and carrots tossed in a creamy slaw dressing. $2.99 220

Wingstop

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ItemDescriptionPriceCalories
Crinkle-Cut Fries Crinkle-cut fries fried golden and salted. $3.49 380
Coleslaw Cabbage and carrots tossed in a creamy slaw dressing. $2.99 220

El Pollo Loco

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ItemDescriptionPriceCalories
Crinkle-Cut Fries Crinkle-cut fries fried golden and salted. $3.49 380
Coleslaw Cabbage and carrots tossed in a creamy slaw dressing. $2.99 220

Subway

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ItemDescriptionPriceCalories
Apple Slices Sliced fresh apples in a single-serve bag. $1.99 70

Jimmy John's

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ItemDescriptionPriceCalories
Apple Slices Sliced fresh apples in a single-serve bag. $1.99 70

Jersey Mike's Subs

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ItemDescriptionPriceCalories
Apple Slices Sliced fresh apples in a single-serve bag. $1.99 70

Firehouse Subs

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ItemDescriptionPriceCalories
Apple Slices Sliced fresh apples in a single-serve bag. $1.99 70

Potbelly Sandwich Works

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ItemDescriptionPriceCalories
Apple Slices Sliced fresh apples in a single-serve bag. $1.99 70

Quiznos

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ItemDescriptionPriceCalories
Apple Slices Sliced fresh apples in a single-serve bag. $1.99 70

Arby's

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ItemDescriptionPriceCalories
Apple Slices Sliced fresh apples in a single-serve bag. $1.99 70

Panda Express

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ItemDescriptionPriceCalories
Steamed White Rice Steamed long-grain jasmine rice. $3.49 230

Pei Wei Asian Kitchen

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ItemDescriptionPriceCalories
Steamed White Rice Steamed long-grain jasmine rice. $3.49 230

Benihana

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ItemDescriptionPriceCalories
Steamed White Rice Steamed long-grain jasmine rice. $3.49 230

Kona Grill

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ItemDescriptionPriceCalories
Steamed White Rice Steamed long-grain jasmine rice. $3.49 230

RA Sushi Bar Restaurant

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ItemDescriptionPriceCalories
Steamed White Rice Steamed long-grain jasmine rice. $3.49 230

Dickey's Barbecue Pit

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ItemDescriptionPriceCalories
BBQ Baked Beans Slow-cooked beans with bacon, brown sugar, and BBQ sauce. $3.99 320
Mac & Cheese Cavatappi tossed in a creamy three-cheese sauce. $3.99 460

Famous Dave's BBQ

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ItemDescriptionPriceCalories
BBQ Baked Beans Slow-cooked beans with bacon, brown sugar, and BBQ sauce. $3.99 320
Mac & Cheese Cavatappi tossed in a creamy three-cheese sauce. $3.99 460

Mission BBQ

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ItemDescriptionPriceCalories
BBQ Baked Beans Slow-cooked beans with bacon, brown sugar, and BBQ sauce. $3.99 320
Mac & Cheese Cavatappi tossed in a creamy three-cheese sauce. $3.99 460

Sonny's BBQ

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ItemDescriptionPriceCalories
BBQ Baked Beans Slow-cooked beans with bacon, brown sugar, and BBQ sauce. $3.99 320
Mac & Cheese Cavatappi tossed in a creamy three-cheese sauce. $3.99 460

Red Lobster

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ItemDescriptionPriceCalories
Hush Puppies Cornmeal hush puppies fried golden with honey butter on the side. $4.49 540

Joe's Crab Shack

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ItemDescriptionPriceCalories
Hush Puppies Cornmeal hush puppies fried golden with honey butter on the side. $4.49 540

Captain D's

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ItemDescriptionPriceCalories
Hush Puppies Cornmeal hush puppies fried golden with honey butter on the side. $4.49 540

Long John Silver's

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ItemDescriptionPriceCalories
Hush Puppies Cornmeal hush puppies fried golden with honey butter on the side. $4.49 540

Sweetgreen

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ItemDescriptionPriceCalories
Side of Sweet Potato Roasted sweet-potato cubes tossed in olive oil and sea salt. $3.49 220

Just Salad

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ItemDescriptionPriceCalories
Side of Sweet Potato Roasted sweet-potato cubes tossed in olive oil and sea salt. $3.49 220

Saladworks

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ItemDescriptionPriceCalories
Side of Sweet Potato Roasted sweet-potato cubes tossed in olive oil and sea salt. $3.49 220

Tropical Smoothie Cafe

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ItemDescriptionPriceCalories
Side of Sweet Potato Roasted sweet-potato cubes tossed in olive oil and sea salt. $3.49 220

Jamba

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ItemDescriptionPriceCalories
Side of Sweet Potato Roasted sweet-potato cubes tossed in olive oil and sea salt. $3.49 220

How to read this category

Each row links to a dedicated item page with full nutrition, the dish description, and a link back to the parent restaurant. The category is editorially curated — items that show up in the same family of dishes (for example, "wings" pulls bone-in wings, boneless wings, and the limited-time wing-and-tender combos) but exclude unrelated wraps or appetizers.