Cheesecake Factory has to be one of the best "staple" go to places in the US. No matter what state you are in you know you can go here and have a great meal.
I have been going to Cheesecake for years as it is right down the street from my work and we pop in to have lunch at the bar. I don't know if i've ever had anything bad from this place before. their portions are always great for leftovers and the service is never bad in my experience.
You honestly can't go wrong with this place as they have almost every type of cuisine you can think of. Oh ya I also hear they have something called cheesecake. They might have a couple of different kinds for you to try if you're into something that tastes like heaven mixed with cream cheese and sugar.
No matter what city you're in you can always feel at home at a Cheesecake Factory.