2.5 STARS
So I get that everyone's excited about Cheesecake Factory coming to Canada. But the wait times at Yorkdale are absolutely bonkers! Yes, there are often lines when you go to their U.S. locations. However, when I went a few weeks ago on a Tuesday night it took us over THREE HOURS OF WAITING to get a table. When my mother in law arrived at 4:30 & asked for a buzzer for a 6:30 reservation they wouldn't give one to her bc they said the wait time was only 75-90 mins. However, we ended up waiting twice as long!
THE FOOD- The menu is identical at every location. There is a huge variety and huge portions. My husband and I ate the leftovers of our salad for another 2.5 meals! The food is overall good but not great, as is the case in most chains.
THE DRINKS- We were disappointed when the Peach Bellini and other peach cocktail were both unavailable. I ordered a Pina Coloda instead which was quite good but my sister ordered a Pink Lemonade cocktail which tasted like cheap, sugary lemonade and little else.
THE SPACE- Cheesecake Factories all look the same but that doesn't bother me. What did annoy me is that we were told we had to wait so long because there are only 3 tables for 8 in the restaurant. This is a massive restaurant that caters to families! They should have more options for large groups.
THE SERVICE- When we finally got seated , our server was pleasant and apologetic and said that they would comp the birthday boy's meal.