Paid $225 at Cheesecake Factory – Not Worth It Compared to Better, Cheaper Places?

[Anonymous]

Just spent $225 at The Cheesecake Factory for three people, which included three appetizers, two sodas, two main courses, and two slices of cheesecake. Honestly, it felt way overpriced. I could have gone to brunch at places like Liberty Tavern or Ambar for less money and gotten much better food with more generous portions. For what I paid, I expected a lot more, especially since The Cheesecake Factory is supposed to be a step above fast food, not a luxury dining experience. At this point, I really don't think it's worth it. What do others think?

[Anonymous]

No way. I don't believe it. Please itemize for us.

[Anonymous]

I guess that is why so many overpaid professional athletes eat there.

[Anonymous]

I mean, yeah? It's the cheesecake factory. I don't understand why you would have "expected a lot more." It's got a huge menu that works well for large groups with bland palates. And I suppose some people like the cheesecake but I've never ordered it.

[Anonymous]

I think you should check your bill again. Something seems off.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I think you should check your bill again. Something seems off.

Yeah, I got curious and looked at the Tysons menu online. Based on what OP claims to have ordered ... it probably would not be $225. Not even with ordering the more expensive things and tax and tip.

[Anonymous]

This is extremely difficult to believe.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Just spent $225 at The Cheesecake Factory for three people, which included three appetizers, two sodas, two main courses, and two slices of cheesecake. Honestly, it felt way overpriced. I could have gone to brunch at places like Liberty Tavern or Ambar for less money and gotten much better food with more generous portions. For what I paid, I expected a lot more, especially since The Cheesecake Factory is supposed to be a step above fast food, not a luxury dining experience. At this point, I really don't think it's worth it. What do others think?

Post an itemized bill. We go to Cheesecake Factory regularly and this doesn’t make sense.

[Anonymous]

You’re lying, OP.

[Anonymous]

OP, that sounds high. Did you check the bill? Did you three order the most expensive food items?

[Anonymous]

What the heck did you guys order? The whole menu lol

[Anonymous]

That’s a lot of food for 3 people, especially with the huge serving sizes

[Anonymous]

Their portions are huge. If we ordered that many dishes for 3 people, we'd have taken half home and gotten 2 meals out of it. And we're not small eaters - but even my teenage DS on multiple sport teams can eat an appetizer as his main meal there.

[Anonymous]

Given the portions at CF, that’s a huge amount of food! But anyway, let’s do the math.

I assume 225 is with tip. Let’s put that at a generous 25%.

No tip: 180$
For three: 60$ each. For 3 appetizers (45-60), 2 main dishes (60-80), 2 cheesecakes (22-26), 2 sodas (11). So the range depending on dishes chosen could be from 140$ (if choosing cheapest item in each category) to 175$ choosing not the cheapest item. Plus tax.

But seriously, for three people, unless these are teens, it’s a huge amount of food.

[Anonymous]

Most expensive apps are $18 each
Entrees $28 each
Cheesecake $12 each

I can’t believe it was over $190 total.