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The Cheesecake Factory

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Local(425) 450-6000

401 Bellevue Sq
Bellevue, WA 98004

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The Cheesecake Factory
Local(425) 450-6000

401 Bellevue Sq
Bellevue, WA 98004

http://www.thecheesecakefactory.com/

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The Cheesecake Factory is a four star restaurant in Bellevue. This is a great place. Check out this affordable place in the Bellevue area. It's known for its dessert. Know before you go: this place features outdoor dining. When you step inside the restaurant, you'll notice a family atmosphere. This place features a full bar, breakfast, and lunch. This restaurant is good for groups. Diners found the food awful.

User Reviews of The Cheesecake Factory

Yelp.com Review - by Amy T.

1.0 of 5 stars. I would give this place two stars for their food, but the service negates that extra star. The hostess gave us a buzzer. The buzzer buzzed. She told us to stand in the corner and wait to be seated in...
yelp.com - user review - 08/23/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Sarah M.

3.0 of 5 stars. How have I not reviewed this place yet?!Cheesecake Factory was my old stomping grounds in college. Had you asked me back then how many stars I would have given it, I probably would have given it a 5,...
yelp.com - user review - 08/15/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Aaron E.

4.0 of 5 stars. Co-worker: So is the Chicken Salad like Tuna Salad? Waiter: No, it's Chicken, not Tuna..... wait, are you pulling a Jessica Simpson? (Table all laughs hysterically) Waiter: Oops, I probably shouldn't...
yelp.com - user review - 08/14/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by lana p.

2.0 of 5 stars. The food was alright, I ordered some hamburger and fries meal thing and it wasn't that bad. The burger cost around as much as Red Robin and was slightly worse. I had strawberry cheesecake for dessert...
yelp.com - user review - 08/14/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Andrew B.

4.0 of 5 stars. Love this place! Service can be a little slow sometimes, but understandable with all the people they get. Takeout service isnt that great, did takeout twice and they messed up the orders both...
yelp.com - user review - 07/17/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Katarina T.

4.0 of 5 stars. I can't believe I haven't reviewed this place yet! I've always had good experiences here. I've never had a problem with service and the food is really good, however ever since I started eating here...
yelp.com - user review - 07/09/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Denise L.

2.0 of 5 stars. My friend was having a birthday dinner here one weekday night, and the place was looking pretty empty (I'd say about 75% of the restaurant was empty), so we thought we'd be seated pretty quickly. But...
yelp.com - user review - 07/09/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Stephen J.

3.0 of 5 stars. This is the standard Cheesecake Factory. Nothing special. It's located in a mall.
yelp.com - user review - 06/27/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Grant H.

2.0 of 5 stars. Food, service, cleanliness, atmosphere & value all suck. I been here probably......at least a dozen times. Hate it when I have to go here but sometimes family or friends setup dinner here. I really...
yelp.com - user review - 05/22/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Jennifer L.

3.0 of 5 stars. This place is overrated, but can sometimes be overlooked. For some reason (one I have yet to discover), this place is ALWAYS packed. It's busy on weeknights and there is a wait. It's CRAZY busy on...
yelp.com - user review - 05/18/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Alli D.

2.0 of 5 stars. Overpriced, majorly. For a beer, a sandwich, and 1/2 a slice of cheesecake, I paid $26. Which might have been fine if it had all been better than mediocre. Which it wasn't. I had the Cuban sandwich,...
yelp.com - user review - 04/17/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Stephen W.

3.0 of 5 stars. Two bar-stools down, a braying moll with pancake makeup and vermilion lips addresses a circle of boys with the unseemly confidence that arises from being the only woman in a room full of dick-blinded,...
yelp.com - user review - 04/15/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Marina H.

1.0 of 5 stars. Respect your body. Nourish it. Don't stuff it at the Cheesecake Factory. Food here is bad. Period. Undercooked. Overcooked. Stuffed with all the varieties of grease. Portions are enough to feed 3...
yelp.com - user review - 04/09/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Holly G.

2.0 of 5 stars. I'm only giving this place two stars because of their cheesecake. Otherwise, I'd give it one or none. I have been here several times and have still yet to eat something that is any good or worth the...
yelp.com - user review - 02/23/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Erin S.

4.0 of 5 stars. My husband and I love visiting the Cheesecake Factory when we're in Bellevue. I'm a big fan of the Barbeque Ranch Chicken Salad... yum! We rarely have room for dessert, but there is a wide variety...
yelp.com - user review - 02/15/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Sharon K.

3.0 of 5 stars. My friends took me to Cheesecake Factory as a belated birthday dinner (yay!). I haven't been here in over 4 years so I had a hard time deciding what to get. I ended up getting what one of my friends...
yelp.com - user review - 02/11/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by J Y.

4.0 of 5 stars. O K, it;s upscale Red Robbin! However, consistent food and good portion deserve 4 stars.
yelp.com - user review - 02/10/2009
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Very satisfied, great menu!

I have had the opportunity to dine at many restaurants and NO other restaurant can compare to The Cheesecake Factory. The food and service were excellent. Anytime you walk into a restaurant and see lines of...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/19/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Aaron B.

3.0 of 5 stars. Great iced tea! Good service, most of the time. Usually, long waits. It is a chain that feels like a franchise chain, hence the 3 stars. I had the BBQ Salmon special last night. It was okay. I ordered...
yelp.com - user review - 01/06/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by steve c.

3.0 of 5 stars. This restaurant falls safely under 'places to go when with parents.' I don't hate it, but it's not my style, either.Things I liked about the Cheesecake Factory: the cheesecake. Thank God; I had better...
yelp.com - user review - 12/26/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Ft A.

4.0 of 5 stars. wow i'm surprised how low the rating is!i love the cheesecake factory .. for some of their meals though - not so much for their cheesecake ( i hate cheescake actually)They have really good pizza, and...
yelp.com - user review - 12/14/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Sam B.

2.0 of 5 stars. This place is just gawd aweful. No other way around describing it.We were seated at the bar, which as bars go is nice enough. Drinks were served immediately. If I can say anything was done well - the...
yelp.com - user review - 12/08/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Allen D.

3.0 of 5 stars. We got seated really fast considering it was Thanksgiving Black Friday at 5pm. Our first server was Luis who really seems knowledgeable of what he does. We got our drinks and appetizer really fast....
yelp.com - user review - 11/29/2008
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YUMMY

Always good when they have things in stock!
urbanspoon.com - user review - 11/08/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Valentina V.

2.0 of 5 stars. Valentina's music variations on classics about chains. All in parenthesis.1. Chain. Fleetwood Mac.Listen to the wind blow (Valentina, don't...just don't do a chain)Watch the sun rise (stay away from...
yelp.com - user review - 11/05/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Christine Y.

3.0 of 5 stars. oki...so I'm kind of tired of this place now...I feel like it has gotten a little overrated and there are so many other good places to eat! still good food but I don't have as much of a urge to go as...
yelp.com - user review - 10/29/2008
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lilaguide | Love this place!!

They have huge portions and great food!!
lilaguide.com - user review - 10/19/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Gavin N.

3.0 of 5 stars. After the past couple bad, and REALLY bad experiences at Cheesecake Factory. I found it incredibly difficult to come back for anything other than a Cheesecake To-Go. Anyway, I dunno why, but the gf...
yelp.com - user review - 10/16/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Rachel P.

2.0 of 5 stars. I would never go here but one of my friends LOVES it. We went last week for dinner. I just had a small salad- mozz w/ tom's it was ok. Not the best. Then I got cheesecake to go. The cheesecake-...
yelp.com - user review - 09/07/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by S. Alicia S.

4.0 of 5 stars. The place is gorgeous. The people are nice. And I chose to go with my frenzy and get the Eggplant Sandwich, Cream of Wild Mushroom Soup with Ginger Ale.The sandwich is actually a nice array of...
yelp.com - user review - 09/02/2008
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Cheesecake!

People come all the way from neighboring countries to have the great cheesecake. Godiva cheesecake and Banana are my favorite. Their portions are really big so if you are going to have full entree, ...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/11/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Eric G.

2.0 of 5 stars. Long wait to get seated, food didn't really do it for me, and the cheesecakes way overpriced. Seemed like to feed a family of six, you'd need to bring a small fortune with you too. I don't plan to...
yelp.com - user review - 08/06/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Zip H.

2.0 of 5 stars. This place has bomb food. but, it's the waiting that will piss you off. wait wait wait wait wait. Granted, it was about 11:58am when I got there, but there are no seats and an awkward entry...
yelp.com - user review - 08/06/2008
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lilaguide | Great Cheesecake Place

There cheesecake are out of this world, but their meals not so much, perhaps I ordered the wrong thing? I ordered the Pasta Bolognese and it was horrible! The sauce tasted like it was out of a jar of spaghetti...
lilaguide.com - user review - 07/22/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Jamie O.

1.0 of 5 stars. Ok. I've given this place a try not once, not twice, but three times and each time it's worse than the last. Horrible service (3 hrs to eat dinner after 9pm), horrible food (is it that hard to cook...
yelp.com - user review - 07/21/2008
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Cheesecake Cheesecake

First time I went, I thought it was a place just for cheesecakes, but then I realized they served great foods too. The cheesecakes are awesome...just awesome.
judysbook.com - user review - 07/20/2008
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Bring an empty stomache and lose pants!

- Great selection of food in all categories: appitizers, burgers, pastas, salads, desserts, etc.- Large portions too!- Price is fair.- Wait can be long, so put your name down and go shop in bell...
judysbook.com - user review - 07/17/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Krisha D.

1.0 of 5 stars. I've usually had very good run with the Cheesecake Factory but they lost it last time and here is the review to trump all bad reviews for this place.We had a gift card so we decided to use it up while...
yelp.com - user review - 07/11/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Chris C.

2.0 of 5 stars. Very much a chain restaurant feel. Food sounded good, but was very greasy and mediocre at best. It's a superbusy madhouse just about anytime, so the atmosphere is pretty chaotic too. Not much to say...
yelp.com - user review - 06/30/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Masquerade P.

2.0 of 5 stars. This place is OK. I like the cheesecake and the food is OK. I like the gyoza and other appetizers. This place is the most loud place in the world. It should be named the screaming baby factory.The...
yelp.com - user review - 06/29/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Jessica L.

4.0 of 5 stars. I LOVE their cheesecake; haven't had one yet I didn't like. They are all delicious, and very expensive, but its worth the quality. Their other food, however, is just okay. I never go here for the...
yelp.com - user review - 06/16/2008
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lilaguide | yum.

best key lime cheesecake.
lilaguide.com - user review - 06/14/2008
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lilaguide | only okay

eaten here twice.meals only ok. cheesecake, only ok. service only ok.cosmo's were good but pricey.better choices out there
lilaguide.com - user review - 06/14/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Heidi P.

4.0 of 5 stars. For a chain restaurant, I feel this place deserves a good review. Of course you can't compare it to a fine dining establishment in the Seattle area, but for what it is, I think it is pretty good....
yelp.com - user review - 06/03/2008
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Best upscale casual restaurant

The Cheesecake Factory is probably the best option I have when I dont want to overspend but want to still have declicious food with great customer service. My personal favorite is Cajun Jambalaya pasta and the...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/22/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Jeff W.

4.0 of 5 stars. I really like this place. A huge menu, a full bar, and attentive servers. I haven't really read any other reviews but I really enjoy this place. Granted it can get crowded, but welcome to popular...
yelp.com - user review - 05/21/2008
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I love cheesecake...

but the service is so bad that my thighs love them!
urbanspoon.com - user review - 05/12/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Margarita V.

1.0 of 5 stars. The menu is a freagin' novel. Which leads me to think that so much food to prepare makes it very hard to keep all these items consistently good. I had this Jamaican Black Pepper Shrimp and it was...
yelp.com - user review - 05/05/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Donkey K.

2.0 of 5 stars. I have to agree with the other reviewers. Cheesecake Factory suffers mainly from the fact that the people who work there seem to think they work at a place that is far cooler and elite than it really...
yelp.com - user review - 04/26/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Rob B.

2.0 of 5 stars. This place just pisses me off.The decor is supposed to be this grandiose mess, and in the middle of the newly ritzified downtown Bellevue (which now offers many GOOD restaurants) it's hardly anything...
yelp.com - user review - 04/24/2008
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Huge portions, good desserts, but...

Long wait, no reservations, and incredibly mediocre food. I keep trying the...
urbanspoon.com - user review - 04/22/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Carly L.

2.0 of 5 stars. I have only been to this place a couple times (not very recently) but I do recall two things:The waiting? Crazy. Not their fault, but jeez.The menu? Really? we need a novel? I like food, don't get me...
yelp.com - user review - 04/22/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by gene x.

3.0 of 5 stars. Well what do you expect from a big chain like the Cheesecake Factory? You pretty much get it - consistently huge ass menu, pretty nice interior (although a bit dark for my friends to be able to read...
yelp.com - user review - 04/18/2008
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gift cards are bad

just a warning to those who are thinking about purchasing a gift card at the...
urbanspoon.com - user review - 04/09/2008
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Red Robin meets Hotel Sheraton: Upscale casual dining

I enjoyed my first visit to The Cheesecake Factory. I did not wait long like other people have mentioned, mainly because I ate on a Sunday afternoon. A very energetic waiter escorted my sister and me. Our...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/07/2008
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Not impressed with expensive food!

This place used to be good. My jambalaya, which I have had here before, was dry. No liquid at all. My son had the dry orange chicken. What happened to this place. So expensive yet so bad.
citysearch.com - user review - 03/17/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Steph H.

4.0 of 5 stars. Well, I haven't entered this place in years with the exception today and I honestly don't remember too much from my last visit. But my visit today was great! Maybe it's because I went for lunch on a...
yelp.com - user review - 02/21/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Travis W.

3.0 of 5 stars. Good - Menu is the most diverse/expansive menu I have ever seen at any restaraunt by far.Dessert options are excellent. Many many different places. Great place for dessert.The food is normally very...
yelp.com - user review - 02/17/2008
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lilaguide | Great for dessert

My family dined at this restaurant several times when shopping at the nearby shopping center. The tables are a bit close together and can feel cramped at times depending on where you are sitting. It can also...
lilaguide.com - user review - 02/16/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Danielle B.

2.0 of 5 stars. Two of my biggest pet peeves when going to a restaurant are not filling up my water and not giving me my full amount in change back... both of which happened in my visit today.Our water was never...
yelp.com - user review - 02/08/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Jocelyn E.

3.0 of 5 stars. My fellow penniless graduate student friend found a gift card for Cheesecake Factory, so we decided to hit up Bellevue on a Saturday night. We picked Bellevue because we figured if we ended up having...
yelp.com - user review - 02/03/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Don L.

4.0 of 5 stars. Went here recently with another Yelper and had a great time! In retrospect the majority of those stars up there can be attributed to the company I had that evening, but still, much fun can be had at...
yelp.com - user review - 01/29/2008
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There are better options in Bellevue

We have three kids and thought it would be great to go to the Cheesecake...
urbanspoon.com - user review - 01/28/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Mike M.

4.0 of 5 stars. I have eaten here a couple of times over the past few months. Service has always been excellent and I really enjoy the atmosphere/decor (however you do feel a bit crowded at some tables).The food is...
yelp.com - user review - 01/09/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Cicero D.

5.0 of 5 stars. For some reason, the weekend night I came here wasn't crowded and we were seated fairly quickly.The server we had was more than great...I had a the Kobe Beef Burger and the Well-Mannered Dirty...
yelp.com - user review - 01/05/2008
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Kids Menus

Personally, I love the Cheesecake factory. I went there in December and had great service. As a waitress, I understand that a restaurant with a 2 hour wait can be stressful for the waitstaff and many people...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/05/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Starkie C.

1.0 of 5 stars. BOYCOTT ALERT!East Siders start complaining and demanding better. This is the worst of the worst. No reservations in advance, double waiting (meaning you are called upon a second time to wait for...
yelp.com - user review - 12/29/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Jim W.

3.0 of 5 stars. I wound up here with coworkers as a fall-back option-other restaurants we tried were obscenely mobbed. 1st time I've dined at this chain.I was somewhat impressed at the variety of fare available. My...
yelp.com - user review - 12/26/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Sean C.

3.0 of 5 stars. I'm not that big of a fan of large chain restaurants unless I am stuck in suburban sprawl where there is pretty much nothing else available, but the Cheesecake Factory met my expectations - it was...
yelp.com - user review - 12/25/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by tom n.

3.0 of 5 stars. I should be 2 1/2 star but, 2 stars would have been too low. Service was pathetic for that level of a restaurant. We waited too long at bar seating to get served and we could figure out who was...
yelp.com - user review - 12/04/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Adrienne H.

3.0 of 5 stars. Jim's review prompted me to write one as well - because I do not understand the whole "wait for your table twice" method that seems to be trademarked by this Cheesecake Factory.This place is ALWAYS...
yelp.com - user review - 12/02/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Jim C.

1.0 of 5 stars. Bad enough to be told we'd have to wait 20 minutes... when arriving at 10pm.Insulting, though, to have the little pager go off after 10 -- then be told to go stand around by the bakery and "wait to be...
yelp.com - user review - 11/30/2007
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Warning: Not Kid Friendly

The Chessecake Factory has no kids menu! I was totally shocked when I took my three year old for lunch and found out I would have to order, and pay for, an adult sized portion for him. For anyone who has been...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/30/2007
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Horrible Service

I've been to Cheesecake Factory in Bellevue three times. The first two experiences were alright - the portions of food were big and the service was mediocre. Compared to the Cheesecake Factory in Downtown...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/30/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Mary K.

3.0 of 5 stars. I go here every so often to get decent food and decent service. They have a kazillion different American dishes to offer and some good desserts and I've not tried even half of the dishes in the menu....
yelp.com - user review - 10/27/2007
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Longest wait ever.

The wait at CF is very long (1.5 hours during prime times). Food is average...
urbanspoon.com - user review - 10/25/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Jerome B.

3.0 of 5 stars. My recommendation, come here if you have a party of 5 or more. This place is so crowded. It's great for larger parties because it has a more up tempo feel. However, if you are trying to take your date...
yelp.com - user review - 10/25/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Selena B.

4.0 of 5 stars. What can I say? Its Cheesecake Factory and I don't really like cheesecake, yet every so often I eat theirs, and their other foods.Here's why I go:Good when you have 2 people that have different...
yelp.com - user review - 10/19/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Chris L.

3.0 of 5 stars. I recently had to attend a meeting held at the Cheesecake Factory in Bellevue. I dragged my reluctant chain restaurant hating feet to the door and reminded myself with every labored step that I wont...
yelp.com - user review - 10/16/2007
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Large Portions

A large menu with great selections. If you not mind a long wait and large...
urbanspoon.com - user review - 09/07/2007
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Just Nice!

The Cheesecake Factory is a great date spot. The perfect spot for a HUGE menu...
urbanspoon.com - user review - 09/03/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Renee H.

4.0 of 5 stars. I for one really enjoyed The Cheesecake Factory. The prices aren't too exorbitant especially when you take into account that you're really paying for 2 meals, because you'll most definitely have...
yelp.com - user review - 08/25/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by clint w.

3.0 of 5 stars. Huge lines and long wait times to get seated, but that usually means a good thing, right?There's nothing outstanding and this isn't fine dining by any stretch of the imagination. However, there is a...
yelp.com - user review - 08/19/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Alexis P.

4.0 of 5 stars. No matter how average this restaurant may seem to some critics, I'm SO in love with cheesecake factory!The staff is always so friendly, and the bottomless warm bread!When i go there i usually always...
yelp.com - user review - 08/04/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Charleen T.

4.0 of 5 stars. The word that comes to mind is "fine." I've had no bad experiences or any spectacular experiences dining here. I eat lunch here regularly so the novelty has worn off, but that in no way diminishes...
yelp.com - user review - 08/04/2007
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Like the worst Fox reality show you can think

That you have to digest. The food here is terrible, the service is passable but other than that it is just a waste of money. You'll get better food across the way at Red Robin.
openlist - user review - 07/26/2007

Yelp.com Review - by K D.

1.0 of 5 stars. No. Just No. Trust me when I tell you I'm far from a snob (just finished a supper of Campbell's tomato soup and the requisite grilled cheese sandwich...with the plastic cheese, of course!). Nor do I...
yelp.com - user review - 07/09/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Lydia K.

3.0 of 5 stars. Ah the Cheesecake Factory--a place I really, really want to hate, but when I get there I find I don't mind it so much. If you are with a bunch of people who have no idea what they want to eat and...
yelp.com - user review - 07/08/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by sarah l.

4.0 of 5 stars. ugh. i dont care for people who have to turn up their nose to non-boutique restaurants and talk about how they haven't visited the cheesecake since highschool. I KNOW cheesecake is something you love...
yelp.com - user review - 05/14/2007
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Deceptive Seating Process, too long a wait. Stay

Don't disappoint your party or group. Their seating process was deceptive and did not account for failed pagers, thus causing confusion for both the patrons and hostess. We waited for 30 minutes, then heard...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/01/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Jeff S.

3.0 of 5 stars. The setting is what you would expect in any Cheesecake Factory. The service is better in Seattle though
yelp.com - user review - 02/18/2007
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lilaguide | Cheesecake Factory, The Editorial Review

although their cheesecake is good, we come here for the kid-friendly atmosphere and selection of good food... eclectic menu has something for everyone... they will bring your tot a plate of yogurt, cheese,...
lilaguide.com - user review - 02/08/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Julia Z.

3.0 of 5 stars. I ate here yesterday with co-workers, and it was OK, not incredible.The endive appetizer salad that others got looked good; I couldn't eat it because it had walnuts. One gal got lettuce wraps; a...
yelp.com - user review - 01/25/2007
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Best chicken and shrimp combo

I love this restaurant and I HATE cheesecake! I have eaten here for both lunch and dinner and each time have left completely satisfied. Dinner usually requires a rather annoying wait for a table, but the food...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/08/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Stu S.

3.0 of 5 stars. My team went for lunch to celebrate three months without an error. The company was paying. Now, I usually distrust any eatery that includes the word "factory" in its name, especially after my...
yelp.com - user review - 09/28/2006
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A note worthy chain....

If you like big portions, decent food, and decadent cheesecakes, Cheesecake Factory is the place to go. I especially like the one in Bellevue Square. The staff are much nicer then the one in Downtow...
judysbook.com - user review - 07/06/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Kaydo K.

2.0 of 5 stars. The last few experiences here have disappointed, so I shouldn't be surprised here. Curiously, my husband always gets an upset stomach when eating any of their chicken dishes. For once we didn't have...
yelp.com - user review - 07/03/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Rebecca R.

4.0 of 5 stars. I think that the Spinach & Artichoke Dip with Tortilla chips appetizer is awesome, they have decent salmon and sandwiches, but the salads and meat & potatoes dishes are what I like. Portions are...
yelp.com - user review - 05/01/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Yana K.

4.0 of 5 stars. I've been coming to this location for a few years, and although I love the franchise, I prefer the Seattle Factory to this one. The atmosphere is a bit more stuffy here, it is after all Bellevue....
yelp.com - user review - 04/25/2006
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They killed the dream

A cheesecake factory. Could it sound any more delightful, any more wonderful? Well, yes, it sounds good, but the Cheesecake Factory in downtown Seattle is anything but. The wait is atrocious-- I reall...
judysbook.com - user review - 04/13/2006
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The service sucks!!

Ugh, I don't know why I even try anymore with the Cheesecake Factory. The wait is always at LEAST 30 minutes. Then, once you get to your table, you're given a 10 page menu, complete with advertiseme...
judysbook.com - user review - 04/08/2006
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Dessert to die for!

While the dinners here are less than stellar, one doesn't go to The Cheesecake Factory for dinner- they go for a huge piece of the most delicious cheesecake ever. The prices seem expensive, from about...
judysbook.com - user review - 04/04/2006
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lilaguide | Cheesecake Factory, The

It was a little crowded and tight for the stroller to get through.
lilaguide.com - user review - 04/01/2006
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Why so Much??

The Cheesecake Factory has good food and a good menu. Nothing is overwhelmingly that great. I'd say it's just ordinary restaurant style food. I wasn't overly impressed with anything, but I was shoc...
judysbook.com - user review - 03/20/2006
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Pricey Cheesecake

So I thought the food was pretty ok at the Cheesecake Factory. It wasn't anything super special or anything, but still it was good food. Nice location near Bellevue Square. But I was surprised to g...
judysbook.com - user review - 03/18/2006
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Give a slice

My biggest concern is the price. Besides that, this place is delicious. Not only are the cakes delish but it is pretty safe if you decide to order from the meal menu. They have a great selection, deco...
judysbook.com - user review - 03/18/2006
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lilaguide | Cheesecake Factory, The

Sometimes can have a long wait, can't bring stroller to table. But, an extensive menu for everyone. They bring bananas and bread for your child too before your meal.
lilaguide.com - user review - 03/11/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Brndn N.

3.0 of 5 stars. Ok, I know so many people love this place, but it's not so great for *everything*. For instance, the Orange Chicken, an originally asian dish, is completely not right. You aren't really supposed to...
yelp.com - user review - 02/06/2006
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Suspiciously Large Menu

Similar to my review of the downtown Seattle location (http://members.judysbook.com/posts/content/review.aspx?ci=253220 ), I am wary of the Cheesecake Factory due to it's ridiculously large menu. Sin...
judysbook.com - user review - 01/24/2006
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Another Great Chain!

Located a Bellevue Square, Cheesecake Factory is another great chain! You may have to wait a while, especially on the weekend, but the food is delicious! There is a huge variety on the menu and you ...
judysbook.com - user review - 11/29/2005
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A Nice Place to go on a Date by Michael L. at InsiderPages

The Cheesecake Factory hosts a nice environment and offers the perfect type of food for a date. The food might be a little heavy, both on the fat and on your wallet, but it feels so good when it's going down...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/20/2005
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alright food, alright service

I went with a group of 9 people for a Bachelorette Party. We were told that the wait would be 20-55 minutes. Which was quite a difference in time. We ended up waiting over an hour. And then when our pager went...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/05/2005
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lilaguide | Cheesecake Factory, The

they want strollers to stay out front
lilaguide.com - user review - 10/31/2005
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Cheesecake as Good as NYC Cheesecake

I recently went for lunch with my friend while visiting. I had a great time, the waitstaff was friendly and the food was very good and arrived hot. I liked the variety of foods on the menu. The Sliders...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/18/2005
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lilaguide | Cheesecake Factory, The

There is no kids menu. For our family that really doesn't matter as the kids usually share what we're eating anyway. We all love the pie.
lilaguide.com - user review - 09/13/2005
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I like it. by Nicole J. at InsiderPages

The service could be better, but the Cheesecake factory does pull people in with the wild atmosphere and the huge selection of meals on the menu. The food is upper end but not terrific. make reservations ahead...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/06/2005
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resturant that makes you wait...and wait...

Sept 1, the length of the wait is inexcusable! 15 - 20 minutes wait. Since it was such a nice day out, we requested to be seated outside. Approximately 20 minutes, our pager went off. We went up to the...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/03/2005
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lilaguide | Cheesecake Factory, The

Not kid friendly, very costly!
lilaguide.com - user review - 09/02/2005
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THE LOOOOOOOOONG WAIT!! THEN CALL YOU WAIT AGAIN

no service, make you wait 20 minutes buzzed me that my table is ready then wait AGAIN for 6 minutes then called my name, then the seat I waited for outside was taken, so they told me I had to wait AGAIN. So I...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/01/2005
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lilaguide | Cheesecake Factory, The

Very kid-friendly.
lilaguide.com - user review - 02/20/2005
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lilaguide | Cheesecake Factory, The

Strollers must be left at the front dest which is great unless you have a sleepy little one. There is no specific childrens menu, so you are left guessing what they might have that will be kid appropriate -...
lilaguide.com - user review - 02/16/2005
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Huh?

My coworker raves about this place, so on a recent visit from my family, we all (seven people total, inc two children) decided to try it out. It was disappointing at best. First, we were told it would be 10-20...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/22/2005
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Mediocre

Tried the Bell Square Cheesecake Factory for the third time late last week. Again found the food to be average to bland. Chicken sandwich was okay, but uninspired. Fries were good, but who needs a big stack?...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/18/2005
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lilaguide | Cheesecake Factory, The

The restaurant overall is good, but the wait is usually long, the dining room dim and the service slow. The food is good though.
lilaguide.com - user review - 01/10/2005
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Disappointing

I have now been to the Cheesecake factory three times in three states: Wash DC, ATL, and now Seattle/Bellevue. This last experience was the worst. Sure, it's a typical chain restaurant, but the food was awful,...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/16/2004
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lilaguide | Cheesecake Factory, The

They do not have a children's menu.
lilaguide.com - user review - 06/29/2004
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lilaguide | Cheesecake Factory, The

It is a bit dark for fun family dinner. Great food but no so kid friendly.
lilaguide.com - user review - 05/13/2004
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lilaguide | Cheesecake Factory, The

Very kid-friendly staff and clientele. One manager even went and bought my baby a binky because we lost ours and he was crying!!!
lilaguide.com - user review - 02/09/2004
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lilaguide | Cheesecake Factory, The

Stroller parking area. Big booths for privacy. Lots for baby to look at.
lilaguide.com - user review - 01/08/2004
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Yum!

My husband and I have only gone twice, but we'll be back. We went for lunch on a Friday around noon. We didn't have to wait long to be seated, and service was good (a bit slow, but otherwise fine). The second...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/11/2003
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choices, choices...

I liked my meal so much that I ate my hefty portion of Pad Thai (what I expected, more sweet than spicy), and I helped finish my date's Luau Salad (artful with a delicious dressing), and then it was "Bring on...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/08/2002
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Just Desserts. . .

I've tried the Cheesecake Factory several times--always hoping to be pleased with my lunch or dinner selection. Inevitably, I'm disappointed. Always noisy, crowded, spotty service, and a bland, unimpressive...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/02/2002
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2 busiest Restaurants in Washington

Well deserved! This place is AMAZING! Good place to go anytime. Often busy for a good reason, so take a pager and chill out while you wait for paradise.
citysearch.com - user review - 11/20/2002
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That's good eatin'!

Great place to go when you don't know quite what your taster's set for, but you want to be sitting at a table when you decide. Both food and service were good, though the wait can be very long for a table. Use...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/21/2002
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FANTASTIC!!!!

My boyfriend took me there on Monday (9/2) for our anniversary dinner. We only had to wait 10 minutes for a table and were seated in a cute little booth. The menu had so many choices and all kinds of drinks....
citysearch.com - user review - 09/04/2002
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Well worth the wait

Having recently been to the Cheesecake Factory for the fourth time, I can honestly say that this is the best restaurant in Bellevue. The atmosphere, food, service and value for money is great. A highly...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/28/2002
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Not a good choice

Way too expensive. My date ordered a raspberry lemonade, it says free refills. It costs 3.50. Then the waiter gave us a regular lemonade for the refil, we asked why and he explained that's the deal, no...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/03/2002
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Birthday Lunch

We arrived for an early lunch during the weekday at 11:30 a.m. and were seated right away. About 5 minutes later, all seats were taken. I had the Oriental Chicken salad which was huge. It tasted great. My...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/24/2002
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