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Coffee in Downtown

The Cheesecake Factory

4.2
7,300 Google reviews$$ · Moderate

One of 43 coffee we've tracked near Downtown.

Things to Know

The Cheesecake Factory is a casual American chain restaurant in downtown Denver known for its extensive menu of entrees and massive portions alongside its signature cheesecakes, located in the heart of downtown.

The menu variety and generous portion sizes are genuinely impressive, but consistency and attention to detail can be uneven depending on visit timing and which dishes you order.

  • Lunch portions are substantial and satisfying, often more than enough for one person
  • Thai noodles with shrimp and chicken parmigiana sandwich are standout entrees that reviewers praise
  • The cheesecake itself is reliably delicious and worth ordering
  • Cocktails like the Ultimate margarita and Old Fashioned are well-executed
  • Friendly, attentive servers like Lynn V. elevate the dining experience
  • Service can be slow during busy times, with inconsistent staffing
  • Pasta dishes often arrive overly heavy on noodles and light on sauce or vegetables, sometimes tasting dry
  • Pickup orders may arrive with lids missing or containers only half-full, especially soups
  • Website photos don't always match what's actually served
  • Quality control varies—some reviewers reported old lettuce in salads and cheesecake prep staff lacking care

Based on Google reviews · AI summarized

Hours

Monday: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM

Tuesday: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM

Wednesday: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM

Thursday: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM

Friday: 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM

Saturday: 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM

Sunday: 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM

Open now

People Order

  • Thai noodles with shrimp
  • Chicken parmigiana sandwich
  • Crispy crab bites
  • Ultimate margarita

What Visitors Say

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Russ Dale

3 months ago

A Christmas Eve visit to The Cheesecake Factory was a treat. But a failure. The service was slow. Maybe short staffed for the daytime? They didn't have the crispy brussel sprouts appetizer so we ordered the crispy crab bites, which were tasty ... And crispy. The chicken parmesan "pizza style" was also not available so Evelyn's Favorite Pasta was it. Recommended by the server, it was heavy on the pasta, light on the vegetables when it would have been better the other way around. The picture if it on the website looked nothing like the meal we were served. The shrimp scampi was decent although it was mainly a huge, dense, brick of angel hair pasta sitting on the thinnest layer of "sauce" and tomatoes. Dry. Almost flavorless. The whole garlic cloves added saved the dish. The staff in the cheesecake factory portion didn't show pride in their job, laughing, playing, throwing on toppings in cheesecake prep. The fresh brewed tea was good. The cheesecake was good. Overall a bust. I cannot recommend.

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Henry Artiga

2 months ago

We had a great late lunch at this location, while in Denver. The waiter was very friendly and the food was delicious. Most of the group had the lunch portions and they were more than enough! This is a must when you visit downtown Denver!

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Retired “Foodie” Lady

6 months ago

We thoroughly enjoyed our lunch at Cheesecake Factory! We started with an old fashioned and an Ultimate margarita on the rocks. Both drinks were perfect! The complimentary bread basket had 2 kinds of bread: white and their signature pumpernickel bread. For entrees we ordered the chicken parmigiana sandwich with a side salad and the Thai noodles with shrimp. Our only complaint was that the salad was not so good because the lettuce seemed old. But the sandwich and the noodle dish were wonderful! Our server, Lynn V., was exceptional: attentive,friendly, and helpful!

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Phil

5 months ago

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ The Cheesecake Factory in Downtown Denver, CO If I could give them 10 stars, I absolutely would! I think the first time I ever had Cheesecake Factory was around 2012 and honestly, I only had cheesecake. For years I thought that’s all they served! The funny part is I even knew a previous manager there through a friend, yet somehow never realized they had a full food menu. Recently I went online just craving cheesecake and decided to check out the menu, and wow, I felt totally duped in the best way. I had no idea what I’d been missing. I ended up ordering a bunch of different dishes just to try them all, and everything was incredible. The flavor, portions, and presentation were all perfect. This time I ordered delivery, but next time I’m definitely coming in to dine at the Downtown Denver location. Hands down some of the best food I’ve had in the city. From now on, I’m not just going for dessert, I’m going for dinner and dessert!

Frequently Asked Questions

Is The Cheesecake Factory worth it in Downtown?

The menu variety and generous portion sizes are genuinely impressive, but consistency and attention to detail can be uneven depending on visit timing and which dishes you order. Known for: massive portions, killer cheesecake, hit-or-miss execution.

What should I order at The Cheesecake Factory?

Popular choices at The Cheesecake Factory include Thai noodles with shrimp, Chicken parmigiana sandwich, Crispy crab bites, Ultimate margarita.

What do visitors love about The Cheesecake Factory?

Lunch portions are substantial and satisfying, often more than enough for one person Thai noodles with shrimp and chicken parmigiana sandwich are standout entrees that reviewers praise The cheesecake itself is reliably delicious and worth ordering Cocktails like the Ultimate margarita and Old Fashioned are well-executed Friendly, attentive servers like Lynn V. elevate the dining experience

Is there anything to know before visiting The Cheesecake Factory?

Service can be slow during busy times, with inconsistent staffing Pasta dishes often arrive overly heavy on noodles and light on sauce or vegetables, sometimes tasting dry Pickup orders may arrive with lids missing or containers only half-full, especially soups Website photos don't always match what's actually served Quality control varies—some reviewers reported old lettuce in salads and cheesecake prep staff lacking care

How expensive is The Cheesecake Factory?

The Cheesecake Factory is moderately priced, with a 4.2-star rating from 7,300 Google reviews.

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