An H.
Yelp
The Cheesecake Factory is legendary in the pantheon of chain restaurants. While some are known for just a few things, like the Blooming Onion or the Animal Style fries, the Cheesecake Factory is known for their library of options. I mean, there are 20+ pages of food options available to you to pick from. The amazing part is that everything is made from scratch daily. While Cheesecake Factory can often be a joke for their décor and as an example of American excess (to be fair, 250+ food items with items like fried macaroni and cheese does go with this), they take their food seriously.
Kasey, our server for our past two CF experiences, is incredible. She was conscientious of our dietary needs and even brought out a gluten-free bun while I tore into the famous brown bread. The menu also list gluten-free options, including the pasta and three different available cheesecakes.
The Cheesecake Factory does seem antithetical to the classic Yelp reader; it isn't a small homey restaurant or the new-age Michelin-rated gastropub. It's just an amazing vibe, with the cool, borderline tacky mishmash of interior design ideas, high-quality food, and excellent people, all with the convenience of a nearby Crate and Barrel.