Cheesecake Factory

Something for Everyone!"

Cheesecake Factory Locations

Country Club Plaza

4701 Wyandotte St.

816.960.1919 

  

Overland Park

6675 W 119th St.

913.451.6272 

Their menu says "Something for Everyone!" and with 19 pages of choices, I'd have to whole-heartedly agree! Those who have trouble making decisions may want to enlist the help of a more commanding dinner partner. Choose from appetizers that can enjoyed as an entrée, Asian influenced dishes, pasta, steaks & chops, pizza, seafood, burgers, breakfast items available all day and sandwiches.

If you're dining with young tots your server will bring a "Baby Plate" before your order is taken. Your toddler will enjoy a little snack of cut up fruit and bread while you enjoy a little more time to look at the menu!

Their breakfast page includes a "kid's order of French toast" for $6.95 but this was the only pint-sized portion I found. Your best bet is to have your kids share an entrée or appetizer. My two agreed to share the cheese pizza ($9.95) which came with six slices. They enjoyed two slices each as they wanted to save room for dessert. The other two slices made a great sack lunch the next day at school. There is no charge to split an entrée.

Since I've never met an avocado I didn't like I finally decided on the grilled chicken avocado club ($11.95) which was served with fries. I too enjoyed just half and saved the yummy leftovers the next day.

For smaller appetites there are nine salads offered in a half size portion. I appreciate this because salads are rarely as tasty the next day. They offer a Sunday brunch served until 2:00 though it is not a buffet style brunch. I also noticed that they have joined the popular curbside/carryout service trend. If you don't want to dine out but you don't have time to cook, this is an ideal option! The Overland Park location has a happy hour special featuring half- price appetizers for bar area diners.

Nowhere else on the planet are you more determined save room for dessert... and again, plan to share! While you're waiting for a table you can plan your dessert strategy as the front lobby has a large display case filled with these famous treasures. Our foursome ordered a slice of Chris' Outrageous Chocolate Cake ($6.95) and the Godiva Chocolate Cheesecake ($7.50). (Leave it to my boys to choose the priciest cheesecake on the menu. Clearly they have champagne taste!) Apparently my love of chocolate was passed down to the next generation. We each had our fill and there were still bits leftover, and yes, we took them home. They were the perfect accompaniment to my coffee the next morning!