Vibe: With its rich décor and extensive menu, Cheesecake Factory almost delivers severe sensory overload, but it’s tempered by the fact that the place really does have something for everyone. It’s loud, it’s cheerful, and families come here to have a good meal and a good time. Oh and there’s also the cheesecake factor that keeps families coming back for more.
Why it’s tot-friendly: We’d like to meet the kid who can’t find something delicious on this menu (crusted romano chicken, Baja chicken tacos, for starters). Of course, the promise of an 8-inch slice of cheesecake can make the pickiest eaters grin and bear dinner until cake time.
Be sure to try: Who are we kidding? Let’s talk cake. Godiva chocolate cheesecake; Adam’s peanut butter cup fudge ripple; lemon raspberry cream cheesecake … need we go on?
Good to know: Make good use of the restaurant’s curbside to-go feature. Call in your order, and swing by your nearest location. A staff member will bring your meal out to your car, no muss, no fuss.
Best times to go with kids: Weekend nights are bustling and fun, but don’t forget about the curbside feature, which will save the babysitter from having to cook for fussy eaters when you go out.
