Cheesecake Factory
3.5
- Neighborhood: Magnificent Mile
- 875 N. Michigan Ave.
- Chicago, IL 60611
- 312-337-1101
There are dozens of things to eat and drink here before you get down to the main business of your visit: consuming a slice of one of the 34 flavors of cheesecake. You can start with a grilled vegetable pizza and finish with white chocolate raspberry truffle cheesecake. Or you can go from crusted filet of salmon to chocolate mousse cheesecake. Or have fettucini with sun-dried tomatoes as your entree and double chocolate upside-down Jack Daniels cheesecake for dessert. They also serve fudge cake, carrot cake, mud pie and ice cream sundaes for diners who -- inexplicably -- might not want cheesecake. Decor is dream-like. "I hear a lot of people say we look like we're inside of a cheesecake," manager Tammy Gerwatowski says. "A lot of kids say it's like an Alice in Wonderland place."
Getting There
- Cross Streets:
- Michigan and Chestnut.
- Parking:
- Paid Lot and Valet. Valet Parking: after 6 p.m.
- Public Transportation:
- CTA Bus: Michigan Ave. Buses 145, 146, 147, 151. Red Line Train: Chicago stop.
- Wheelchair Access:
- Yes
The Basics
- Hours:
- 11 a.m.-11:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday; 11-12:30 a.m. Friday and Saturday; 10 a.m.-11:30 p.m. Sunday.
- Cuisine:
- American Contemporary
- Meals Served:
- Weekend Brunch, Dessert, Dinner, and Lunch. Brunch: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Sunday.
- Price Range:
- $$ ($9-$15)
- Reservations:
- Accepted. Only for seating until 11:30 a.m.
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
- Smoking:
- No
Features
- Carryout:
- Yes
- Features:
- On-site Merchandise. Sells 6-inch, 7-inch and 10-inch cheesecakes, as well as sweatshirts, baseball caps, T-shirts, shorts and ground coffee beans. Private party room seats 70 Monday through Thursday.
- Worth Noting:
- Chicago's choice winner. Cross index. Recommended.
- Specialties:
- Over 30 different cheesecakes.
- Payment Methods:
- American Express, Diners Club, Discover Card, Mastercard, and Visa
- Outdoor Seating:
- Yes. For 100
- Seating :
- For 498 people.
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"Poopy Picata... And some chicken"
By jaredmhatch from Gold Coast, June 19, 2009
I fall for it every single time. It would all be better if the staff were nicer. We need more restaurants in the gold coast.
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"Consistently excellent food, a must visit..."
By m3bricke from Lincoln Park/Lakeview, December 16, 2007
Yes, it is busy and yes it is chaotic, but there is a reason for it. The menu is bigger than any other restaurant I've ever seen, and I've dined a...
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"Hectic but yummy"
By Jenny from Suburbs, December 1, 2007
Be prepared to wait at least 20 minutes, often more, for a table. But this is a great place to take out of town visitors. It is also great for gr...
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This one is a little pricey (maybe about $150) but its worth it. plus it's about 2 steps away from some elegant night on the town where I would have to wear a top hat lol!!!
