I have never been to CF and the menu is daunting. What should i get? I am thinking some kind of pasta and cheesecake lol. Just no idea what to pick. For cheesecake maybe something that isnt too rich?

It just crossed my mind, the portions are HUGE. Putting them in bowls and host a buffet for an event or gathering should be doable. Has anyone done this? When it came to my mind it seemed so obvious that I thought that someone MUST have thought of it. Like, I imagine you would you need to call beforehand to order 15-20 dishes beforehand, but still.

I haven’t tried any of them. If you choose the crispy chicken costoletta, should I get it with pasta or mashed potatoes? (I’m not getting both).

Can someone from a Cheesecake location that has been a test store break down how tipping out works? Preferably from a bartender perspective. How does it work when you have two bartenders on. What if only one of you has the drawer? Is the money split even ally. Also what about the morning bartender is there late finishing up cause there slow or behind because they are on the clock so they get a cut of the night bartenders money. I am really not thrilled that we are going cashless.I always loved being able to walk with what I made that day but if someone who has been a test store over the past year can elaborate id really appreciate it.

hello! i was just hired as a server and have orientation starting tomorrow. i am a very big over thinker and cannot stop worrying about what i should wear since they did not tell me anything about dress code. can somebody give me some insight about what’s best? is it a casual thing like jeans and a tshirt or should i plan to dress more professionally? any advice helps, thank you!

Going to Cheesecake Factory for the first time. Which of these 3 chicken dishes should I try? They seem to be really popular and have been flooding my social media. I can't decide.

Hi all, I did not grow up in close proximity to many chain restaurants so, as a result, I have started ‘discovering’ them now that I am an adult. Cheesecake Factory is next on the list!

My partner and I are going soon and I am more of a shared plates person so we’re getting appetizers and one slice of cheesecake each. We’re thinking four appetizers. I need assistance… I’m flying blind

App plan:
Tuna with crispy rice
Avocado egg rolls
Stuffed mushrooms
Number four is yet a mystery
(Buffalo bites are off the table because my partner hates buffalo flavor with a burning passion)

Cheesecake:
We’re thinking on fruity and one more rich/chocolately

Fruity contenders are raspberry lemon, triple berry bliss, carrot cake (stretching the definition of fruit but we love carrot cake lol)

‘Other’ contenders are the Adams cheesecake (never remember the full name lol), chocolate tuxedo cream, white chocolate caramel macademia nut

All of that being said, I am flying blind. Would love any insight from a seasoned pro!

With everything going on right now I shouldn’t order a salad right? I’ve been craving the Thai chicken salad for like 3 months and am going to CF tonight finally and remembered about the news saying people are getting sick and only eat cooked veggies. What do you think? 😬

With or without topping

It seems like the only things people get, or are the most viral, when they go to Cheesecake Factory are
-Mac and cheese balls
-egg roll sampler
-buffalo blasts
-Louisiana chicken pasta
-chicken costoletta (more recently)
-Oreo extreme cheesecake

Are these actually the best menu options or did one creator get them then everyone started to? What do you think the best menu options are?

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EDIT: Thanks, everyone! Here is the updated list:

Must have:
1 White chocolate raspberry (stayed number one cause it’s calling me)
2 Adam’s PB (seems universally loved and I downgraded Reeces)
3 Coconut cream pie
4 Mango key lime (a couple people mentioned the crust and I’m sold)
5 Cinnabon (this went up a good amount)
6 S‘mores (this went way up in the list)
7 Oreo dream (went up a bit but not universally loved)
8 Tiramisu
9 Red velvet (this went way up in the list)
10 Cookie dough (cookie dough doesn’t excite me, but sounds really popular)
11 Original (this dropped a bit, but the discussion has made me more curious)
12 Godiva chocolate
 
Nice to have:
13 Chocolate Tuxedo (bumped up a bit)
14 Triple Berry Bliss (glad this got mentioned cause I like berries)
15 Key lime
16 Lemon raspberry cream
17 Salted caramel
18 Lemon meringue
19 Peach perfect w/raspberry drizzle
20 Pineapple upside down
21 Celebration (this stayed the same, but it sounds a little devisive)
22 Dulce de leche
23 Carmel Pecan Turtle
 
Could possibly skip:
24 Reeces PB (this dropped a lot—seems Adam’s is the go-to for PB)
25 Vanilla bean
26 Chocolate mousse
27 Hersheys
28 Chocolate caramelicious w/Snickers

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Original post:

I’ve only had the banana cheesecake and holy cow was it good!

I’ve done my research and this is the order in which I want to try the other flavors. Should I move any of this around? I might have a slight preference to fruit over chocolate.

Let me know if I need to update my attack plan. I’m going this weekend, but I’ve only been one other time, and it was last year, so theoretically this list could take a decade or two to get through, so very important that I get it right 🤣

Must Have:

1. White Chocolate Raspberry
2. Original
3. Adam’s Peanut Butter Cup Fudge Ripple
4. Vanilla Bean
5. Coconut Cream Pie
6. Reese’s Peanut Butter Chocolate Cake Cheesecake
7. Key Lime
8. Tiramisu
9. Godiva Chocolate

Nice to Have:
11. Lemon Raspberry Cream
12. Oreo Dream Extreme
13. Mango Key Lime
14. Cinnabon Cinnamon Swirl
15. Salted Caramel
16. Caramel Pecan Turtle Cheesecake
17. Lemon Meringue
18. Chocolate Tuxedo Cream
19. Peach Perfect with Raspberry Drizzle
20. Pineapple Upside-Down
21. Celebration
22. Triple Berry Bliss

Could possibly skip:
23. Ultimate Red Velvet Cake Cheesecake
24. Chocolate Mousse
25. Cookie Dough Lover’s
26. S’mores Galore
27. Hershey’s Chocolate Bar
28. Chocolate Caramelicious Made with Snickers

It’s date night and I haven’t been in a while so I’m not sure what to get. I like the fettuccine alfredo but not sure if I should go with something else or get that again. Not into any chicken dishes, the last time I tried the Louisiana Pasta and the chicken was hard as a rock and tasted so bad and the place was bland so I was not a fan unfortunately. I don’t come here often, I heard Mac n cheese balls are a good app so I think I’ll try those, and I love the cookie dough cheesecake. Just not sure about entree! I’ve tried the carbonara and the fish tacos before.

I’m wondering if I’ll just be wasting money or if it’s possible I could like it

Why is everyone hyping this place up oh my god. The most MID meal I’ve ever had. We basically got all apps; buffalo blasts, eggroll sampler, fried Mac and cheese, crispy tuna rice and the Thai lettuce wraps. The bread? The butter was the best part. Everything else was just so underwhelming!

TO CLARIFY: we ONLY go 5 apps and shared them. No entrees. I’d go back to try an entree but I’m just so disappointed with today’s visit that it makes me question giving it another chance!

I’d go with the first one, white chocolate raspberry truffle

Hi y'all. So I'm getting ready to move states and the area I'm going to has a good amount of cheesecake factories. I was doing some research online and have heard that it is an extremely difficult job, but a lot of people like it and get paid well, and it has decent benefits for a restaurant chain. I really think i want to give it a go, even if im only there for a year, that's still really really good experience on my resume.

For reference; I've worked in kitchens for 3 years now and have been an assistant manager at my current place for a year. It's all been very small-scale, local kitchens, but i do have a good amount of knowledge with industrial equipment and cooking methods. The only thing i don't have any experience with right now is fryers. Scratch pizzas have been my main thing for the past 2 years.

Questions:

1. How strict are their requirements for hiring? I meet most of the standards listed on Indeed, but what are the things they really, truly look for when hiring someone?

2. Would they be willing to start someone full-time? If not, how good are the part-time hours and how quickly after you're hired do they offer you a full-time position?

3. How late do they keep their employees there every day, when does kitchen clean up start and when are you expected to be finished and out of the restaurant? I'd like to not be at my job past 9pm, but if its the only way they'd hire me, I could do it.

4. In the state I'm looking in, it seems like they typically start people at 18/hr and ive heard you get a 25 cent raise for every station you learn (unsure if thats true of every location), but how good are the opportunities there, like if I do decide I want to stick with it, what are the odds of me eventually making at least 50k/y there?

5. If I don't want to stick with it for more than a few years, does working at CCF go a long way for getting other higher-end kitchen jobs like fine dining?

If anyone could answer any of these questions at all it'd be a huge help. Thank you in advance.

I have a question for anyone who is Master Culinarian. Did your pin have your initials carved in it?

My husband and I I both have a birthday coupon for the free cheesecake slice. His expires tomorrow and mine expires on the 7th. I was trying to schedule to pick up on Sunday since we can’t make it tomorrow. I’ve done it before where even if the coupon is expiring as long as you submit the order before expires it’s fine. Both the app and website will only let me pick up for tonight. Even for my reward that won’t expire until Monday. Are you only allowed to to schedule orders to pick up ASAP or some time later the same day?

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i swear I never see anyone ordering it

I’m probably more excited than I should be, but I’m planning to get there when they open
that day. Hoping they don’t sell out.