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| - Why does everyone hate on the Cheesecake Factory? I like privately owned, farm to table, tapas as much as the next food snob, but I like The Cheesecake Factory. And a lot of other (maybe not food snobs) do too. How do I know this? Try getting a table anytime and see how long the wait is. Try getting a table on a Friday/Saturday or even a seat at the bar OR even a seat in their waiting area and it'll take an hour (at least). So that's annoying, but you can also make reservations or do take out. And it's not like you weren't warned.
Anyway, I like the food. I've enjoyed most of the appetizers and entrees I've had. I've also had maybe 20 Oreo cheesecake slices in the last three years so hopefully that tells you something about the (Oreo) cheesecake. Occasionally someone I'm with doesn't like their food, but that's not typically what happens.
Besides the wait, the service occasionally leaves something to be desired. My last interaction was over the phone for take out and it was pretty good, except this awkward moment where I said "can I have the Americana burger sub a veggie patty?" And the lady on the other end goes "do you just want the veggie burger?" And in my head I was an a**hole and responded with 'No, that's why I asked for the Americana burger.' Externally, I realized she thought I might have missed the veggie option on the menu (or maybe they try to discourage substitutions) and responded with a proper "No thanks, I would like the Americana burger with a veggie patty." And, if anyone is wondering- I've had the Americana burger with a veggie patty maybe four times now and have been satisfied with my choice of entree and restaurant each time.
The well drinks are also good, but keep in mind if you order a specialty cocktail it will have at least half the amount of alcohol you expect for twice the price.
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