Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen to Open in Butler North Plaza

New restaurant will replace former Bahama Breeze location.

Apr. 14, 2026 at 10:30pm

A high-end studio still life photograph featuring a selection of premium tableware and cutlery items arranged elegantly on a clean, monochromatic background, conceptually representing the dining experience at the new Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen restaurant.The arrival of Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen in Butler North plaza signals an upscale new dining option for the community.Butler Today

Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen, a popular casual dining chain, has announced plans to open a new location in the Butler North shopping plaza in Butler, Pennsylvania. The restaurant will be taking over the space previously occupied by the now-closed Bahama Breeze restaurant.

Why it matters

The opening of Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen is a significant development for the Butler North plaza, which has seen some retail turnover in recent years. The addition of a well-known dining option is expected to draw more foot traffic and boost the overall appeal of the shopping center.

The details

According to a press release from Butler Enterprises, the property management company overseeing the Butler North plaza, Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen will open its doors just before the start of summer 2026. The new restaurant will occupy the space previously used by Bahama Breeze, which closed in May 2025 after several years of operation.

  • Bahama Breeze closed in May 2025.
  • Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen will open in the summer of 2026.

The players

Butler Enterprises

The property management company overseeing the Butler North shopping plaza.

Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen

A popular casual dining chain that will be opening a new location in the Butler North plaza.

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The takeaway

The arrival of Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen is a positive sign for the Butler North plaza, as it brings a well-known dining option to the area and is expected to help drive increased foot traffic and revitalize the shopping center.