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| - This was my first visit to a Cheesecake Factory anywhere in the US. I really wasn't expecting the opulence of the interior, so my senses were a little overwhelmed. I got there about 10 minutes before they opened, so as I sat in the car waiting I got to watch the throng of staff as they filtered in. I've never seen that large a number of staff at a restaurant in my entire life.
As many have said, the menu is way too extensive and the pages of advertising are off-putting. I was greeted almost immediately by a lead waiter and a young man that he was training. Both were very attentive. They both did something I personally find a little annoying, which was to say something like "excellent choice" upon my selection of items. My self-esteem is fine, I really don't need my ego massaged.
I ordered the lunch pepperoni pizza with side salad, and both were good. I followed that with the Dulce de Leche Caramel Cheesecake, and it would be worth the 52-mile round trip just to have that again.
The cost for the lunch, including a 20% tip, was $27. As a retired teacher, I find that very pricey, but it was still a good experience. I'd definitely reserve this for only special occasions due to the price.
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