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The Cheesecake Factory is an afforable chain restaurant that houses a variety of food ranging from salads, sandwiches, pizza, burgers, pasta, and steak. All of the restaurants have the same atmosphere and design. During the day the sun shines through the multiple windows while at night it is dimly light to offer a more romantic feel. It is a casual restaurant but many come here dressing a bit more than just shirt and jeans since it is one of those places many take their dates out to eat. If you enjoy the food but not the crowds you can also phone in advance for To Go and Curbside Pick-Up.

When first entering you will probably have to get through a crowd of people because it tends to get very busy. The best time to go in my opinion is during the late night just before they close. You will never have to wait and often times you can pick where to sit. The booths are better than the tables because the tables are very close to one another causing your neighbor to be able to ease drop on your discussions. Also many patrons tend to hang out until 1am eating cheesecake and coffee. While in the waiting area you can grab a drink at the bar or browse the cheesecake being displayed. Once seated you will be greeted by your waiter who has an entirely white attire, which is nice but just dont look down at their shoes because often times it does not match.

Taking a look at the menu there is a huge variety of food to choose from and also some advertisements from local businesses (Isn't that strange?). They even serve breakfast! The prices range from $5 - $20. One thing to note is the purpose of coming to the Cheesecake Factory is for the cheescake so be sure to not overindulge on your meal and leave room for dessert. The appetizers are decent but nothing of great appeal, better to just get a main course and dessert. Portion sizes here are what attracts many because most of the time you probably will take half your meal to go and sometimes still have no room for dessert!

There is something for everybody here but not all of the dishes are fantastic. Avoid the pastas and sandwiches because it tends to taste very bland. The specialty dishes are interesting because they have something different such as Chicken and Biscuits, Famous Factory Meatloaf, and Shepherd's Pie. Once again the dishes are mediocre but the portion size makes up for it (if you are on a budget).

Dont forget to get yourself cheesecake and coffee. All their cheesecake taste great so pick one that suits your tastebuds. A slice cost about $6-7 whereas an entire cheesecake can cost close to $50.

Recommended Dishes: Chicken and Biscuit — might be rich for some from the creamy sauce and buttermilk biscuits. Hibachi Steak — a great piece of steak but make sure they do not drench it with sauce. Honey Maple Pork Tenderloin — delicious and sweet tenderloin with fresh steam vegetables.

Some info originally from Davis.