Ordering guide
What to order at The Cheesecake Factory
The menu runs past 200 items, which is exactly why people search for what to order. These are the dishes that consistently come out best — and the cheesecakes worth the calories.
Order this at The Cheesecake Factory
1Chicken Madeira
The most ordered entrée for a reason: mushrooms, Madeira reduction and melted mozzarella.
2Louisiana chicken pasta
Crusted chicken over spicy cream sauce; big enough for two.
3Avocado eggrolls
The one appetiser almost everyone reorders, thanks to the tamarind dip.
4Thai lettuce wraps
The best lighter entrée and genuinely fun to assemble at the table.
5Original cheesecake or the Godiva chocolate cheesecake
The original proves the kitchen; the Godiva is the best of the loaded ones.
Ordering tips
- Order one entrée for two people and one appetiser — portions are famously oversized.
- Ask for the cheesecake to go; it travels better than the leftovers of a pasta dish.
- Brown bread is free and refillable, but it fills you up fast.
- The 'Skinnylicious' menu is a real menu section, not a substitution, and the portions are normal-sized.
Frequently asked questions
What should I order at The Cheesecake Factory?
Chicken Madeira is the single most recommended entrée, with Louisiana chicken pasta close behind. Start with the avocado eggrolls, and split one entrée if you plan to order dessert. Finish with the original cheesecake or the Godiva chocolate cheesecake.
What is the best cheesecake at The Cheesecake Factory?
The original is the benchmark and the one to order if it's your first time. Beyond that, Godiva chocolate, fresh strawberry and Oreo dream extreme are the most reordered. Ask for it to go if you've already had a full entrée.
What should I order at The Cheesecake Factory if I want something lighter?
The Thai lettuce wraps, the Skinnylicious grilled salmon, or a Skinnylicious chicken salad. That section has normal portion sizes, which matters more than the calorie count on a menu this big.
Are Cheesecake Factory portions really that big?
Yes — most entrées are comfortably two meals. The usual strategy is one appetiser plus one entrée shared between two people, with cheesecake ordered separately to take home.
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