The Cheesecake Factory is a place to indulge high calorie meals in a "luxury" Midwestern setting. The Cheesecake Factory in West Towne is slightly on the tacky side--with seating in the mall hallway and hostesses with tons of makeup, the restaurant is more of a casual dining place than a fancy, upscale restaurant. The atmosphere is not inviting: parties waiting to be seated are crowed around the entry space; the place is chaotic.
However, once I was seated after the usual 30-40 minute wait, my waiter was very friendly and the food came right away. All of the dishes are savory and rich, and the portion size is massive. I would recommend splitting an entree and a slice of the legendary cheesecake with a friend; you will have more than enough food. The only downside is the price: in my opinion, twenty dollars for a pasta dish is a bit too expensive. Overall, the Cheesecake Factory is a great place to try if you are starving, as I guarantee you will not be leaving hungry. However, I wasn't a fan of the fake luxury decor, nor the high-priced entrees.