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I'm not a huge fan of reviewing store chains, especially restaurant chains.
When I'm writing a review, I want to make sure I am adding something unique, that perhaps someone didn't already know. Since chains are everywhere, everyone has already tried them so chain reviews usually basically come down to rehashing information we all already know or become a report card on what we thought of the service.
It's easy to look down on chains or take them for granted because they're probably run by a giant faceless corporation or some big fat cat.
One of the notable exceptions is The Cheesecake Factory.
THE CHEESECAKE FACTORY: THE HISTORY
The Cheesecake Factory started in 1978 from an idea that a son of a baker couple had to showcase his mother's cheesecakes, as well as to add a restaurant.
The Cheesecake Factory has a certain je ne sais quoi quality and is impressively successful operating on such a grand scale.
What do I mean?
AMBIANCE
The Cheesecake Factory is stunning and huge. There is the main dinning room, the bar and bakery areas. Each could conceivably operate on their own. The high ceilings with all the art work is pretty amazing. The craftsmanship of the bar is gorgeous. The whole restaurant is very well appointed. (see pics)
THE MENU
The Cheesecake Factory menu is massive. Not just in the quantity of items, but the scope as well.
The menu features:
Appetizers/Small Plates/Snacks
Salads
Pizza
Glamburgers/Sandwiches
Pastas
Steaks/Chops/Fish/Seafood
Eggs/Omelettes
There are 2 new sections:
"Super" Foods & Skinnylicious
"Super" Foods are nutrient rich special recipes with high sources of antioxidants.
Some of these include:
Falafel Salad
Super Antioxidant Salad
Vegan Cobb Salad
Kale & Quinoa Salad
Skinnylicious are a collection of fresh & delicious menu options all at 590 calories or less.
Obviously, desserts include cheesecake.
Like ALL the cheesecakes ever invented!
Drink menu is extensive & creative.
SERVICE EXPERIENCE
The Cheesecake Factory has a pretty consistent high level of service. Occasionally, there is a surly server, but it is rare.
CONCLUSION
5/5 RECOMMEND
OF NOTE
*The Hours: 11am - 12am
*Extras:
Catering
Gift Cards
Ship A Cheesecake
Now think of all of those things I listed and multiply by 5 Phoenix Valley locations.
(Chandler, Mesa, Biltmore, Kierland, & Peoria)
To have 5 massive restaurants all in the same city (over 200 locations total) and to be as successful as they are, for as long as they have been, is impressive and rare.
The ability to just stop in to an epic environment with constantly high level & varied products and excellent service is beyond impressive, which unfortunately can be taken for granted.
*For more information:
TheCheesecakeFactory.com
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