This place offers THE BEST cheesecake i’ve had till date. And trust me! I’ve tried tonnes of them all over the world. The ambience is pretty cool too! Live music on a piano! Classic cheesecake with caramel sauce and pecans is my all time favourite! Never got enough of this place
the original cheesecake was fluffy and less heavy than usual ones and the matcha one was more heavy and filling. the ambiance was good, tables were spacious. however, there were simply not enough servers. We had to fight for their attention constantly and we felt neglected.
The best cheese cake restaurant in Vancouver! Love that they’re only open at night (7-1pm) and it sets a great date night vibe. My favourite cheese cake is the original cheese cake with strawberry sauce. They recently added a new cheesecake on the menu, the matcha cheesecake. It tastes fine but there are other places that have better matcha things than here.
An unique place to enjoy:
Cheesecake + espresso + music
A good place to stay longer with friends after dinner
And they served new product matcha cheesecake
Original one is always my favourite
We suppose if you were to list a quintessential dessert haunts in Vancouver, it would have to include this classic. Been around for decades, Cheese Cake Etc does a smooth and creamy texture excels at amplifying the original taste of their cheesecakes, that any dessert lover might enjoy.
Total date night spot. Cozy, candle lit table, low light setting where you can share stories while diving into a bit of smooth soft cheesecake cradled in choice of caramel, chocolate or strawberry sauce with whipped cream on the side. Again, please!
A couple friends and I were craving an after dinner snack, as we found ourselves nearby the often-raved about "Cheesecake, etc.". Located at the South Granville section of town, it’s referred to by many as a cheesecake paradise that could use a bit better lighting (more on that later). Although I don’t come here as often as I would like, I always anticipate indulging in not just the scrumptious selections that the dinery has to offer, but also the soulful jazz music that accompanies the food.
You step in and you can smell the musty of old buildings. Personally, I love that- but I feel like it may not be for some. The two seating sides give off very different vibes. It's quite dark. The left side of the restaurant are old timey, dark, romantic and the right side is more art gallery-esque. My partner and I always order the chocolate cheesecake with peanut butter cream. If you like cheesecake that is dense and with a crust, this place is not for you. If you like a fluffy cheesecake like I do, then give this place a try! It might be your favourite. I am not fond of the fruity cheesecakes- the topping just doesn't seem good to me. Recently tried the regular cheesecake with toasted pecans and caramel sauce- very good. Will be back soon.
Best of cheesecakes in Vancouver! Their cheesecake is so creamy and not too rich. They have been around since the 70's, that tells you something how good the quality of their cheesecakes.
The cheesecakes were okay. Not that great and not a good variety either. Personally, not sure what the hype is for.
Food - 3.5/5
Service - 4/5
Ambiance - 4.5/5
Value for money - 3/5
It's okay if you skip this one.
The place is almost frozen in time. The menu is basically a raisin & walnut cake, and plain cheesecake, a chocolate cheesecake topped with whipped cream, and various fruit or caramel or chocolate sauces. And tea and espresso drinks. The menu hasn’t substantially changed in over 30 years, but it seems to have served them well, since here they are all these years later, and they’re still in business. They’ve expanded the space a couple of times, taking over the neighboring stores and expanding their dining room into each.
I have been here quite a few times already and it has always been pretty good. However, this was the one time that I realized that there isn't a crust on the cheesecake. Not too sure why, but I thought there was one in the past, but I thought wrong. The cheesecake itself was pretty good, I have tried the chocolate, the strawberry and the cherry. The specialty coffee's are quite different from the regular coffee's from other cafe's. I would want to go back to try other flavors as well.
This is my favourite place for cheesecake. Their cheesecake is lighter and softer texture than most other cheesecake places in town. This place doesn't have much customer service. One time we waited for almost 45 mins to get serve although we already seated. The place is quite busy every time we cone here. The price is not cheap but for me it is worth it since I have a sweet tooth and I love cheesecake. Lately we go there and order the whole cheesecake to go since we are not impressed with the customer service. I tried their other desserts and bread but didn't like any of them besides cheesecake with strawberries. Their cappuccino is weak and I can make way better cappuccino than this place. My family also love the cheesecake here a lot including my grandmother. The rating is only for the cheesecake because it tastes so good.
Cheesecake, etc. opens late which is rare for Vancouver. We find ourselves coming back here because of the crust-less cheesecake (which we prefer). The original cheesecake is our go to, and for drinks the apple cider surprisingly goes great with the cheesecake.
Decent service, but when it gets busy don't expect anyone to check up on you. Prices are fair.
If you are the fan of sweet. This is perfect for you.
I came here since 2012. It is 4 years in a row.
It is the best cheese cake. I always order the orgitional with no Siriup.
Every time I can see they make it fresh. The cheese cake is soft n less sweet
Plus the tea n chocolate drink is delicious.
The only thing is so dark .
went here after a dinner, definitely not bad, the place is spacious, the staff are attentive, and friendly. the food, or the one that we tried is a couple teas and a couple of cheese cakes, all of them are definitely good, but as i'm not a big fan of desert, i think it was decent, maybe it'll make a difference to someone who does like sweet stuff. but yea good place to hangout and the desert are definitely alright in my opinion.
ps. definitely still better than your random desert places but in par with those good ones.
Such a beautiful place for a date dessert night. I love it here, with the nice live piano music in the background and just eating cheesecake and sipping on tea with your significant other. Perfect date night, unless you're lactose intolerant then better take that lactase pill before you come here.
Rated 4.0 for ambience and live piano music on occasion. Their original flavour cheesecake with strawberry sauce is my fav. Because their cheesecake is less cream cheesey and dense, I sometimes feel like 1 slice is not enough 😅. I also like their tiramisu latte and I'd recommend you to get that I'd cheesecake isn't your thing. They also have a Shanghai Fog which is a jasmine green tea latte that's really nice. 😋
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January 2, 2016 · by ThatShanghaiGirl · Cheesecake! Cheesecake! Cheesecake! I completely understand why people rave about this place, the cheesecake here is love in a slice of cake, creamy, amazingness.
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Cheesecake, Etc. has a very romantic and antique-y atmosphere. It’s dimly lit and accented with red candle light. Occasionally, the owner can be found serenading the guests on the piano. On the other hand, service here is quite atrocious, it’s difficult to get anyone’s attention. Sometimes the staff take forever to even come by your table to take your order and forever to get the cake to you considering everything is premade. Their menu selection is small, but I usually always order the original with strawberry sauce anyway. I’ve tried other flavours, but none of them compared to the original.
A plain slice of cake is $5 plus but can range to $7 depending on the sauce. Their cheesecakes here do not have a crust, so don’t be expecting that graham goodness that most cheesecakes are constituted of. My original was light, soft, creamy, smooth and full of cheesecake flavour. Think more mousse and less New York cheesecake. If you like your cheesecakes dense, Cheesecake, Etc. is not for you. Both the whip and the strawberry sauce is homemade. It’s fresh and not too sweet. I love the chunks of strawberries in the sauce. Though it’s good, I must say that it’s undeniably overpriced.
Very soft cheesecake, friendly staff, convenient hours, lots of space. They should have more choices though, and the portions can be a bit bigger for that price.
Went to this place on a late evening, haven't been here for along time, they have expanded, from 1 store space to 3 store space, no line up on this time, got sat down right away, some small Changes to the menu, small additional items, price has gone up, order 3 cheese cake, original with strawberry, original with black cherry, and original with mocha sauce, all were very good, same taste as before when they where only 1 store space, highly recommend for dessert lover, must try at least once.
Cheesecake. Need I say more? It's one of my favorite places for something sweet at night. It's bad..I know but so hard sometimes!!
I always get the original with strawberries and mint tea. It's soft..creamy and you can taste the dairy in there which I love! The strawberries are sweet but not too sweet; enough to taste the berry without feeling too...bad. sometimes I'll order the entire cake to go - a good way to finish off a weekend. The service is always great, really dark inside but the other half of the store has a bit more lighting so you can ask to sit on the right side of the store if you prefer more lighting.
One of my favourite dessert places in Vancouver. I always get an original cheese cake with strawberry sauce. Can't go wrong with this choice! I tried over 10 times here so far, and every time I visited I had a very pleasant experience. This can be a nice dessert spot after romantic dinner and even ideal for a large group of people. And plus, they open till pretty late!
RATING
Food 4.0/5.0
Ambience 3.5/5.0
Service 3.5/5.0
Price $
Been here countless number of times in my not so many years in Vancouver. By far the best cheesecake in the city. Be sure to try their original with blueberries. The ambience is perfect for a date night or even for a fun conversation with friends. Opens from 7pm to 1am and is mostly busy especially on weekends.
Smoothest Cheesecake in Vancouver!. Lovely ambiance with dimly lit lighting and candles on every table, including live music playing from the grand piano in the center of the restaurant. Our favorite desserts were the "Original Cheesecake with Blueberries" and the "Original Cheesecake with Strawberries". Both are elegantly presented and have the right amount of fruit flavoring with every bite of cheesecake. Their cheesecake is to die for as it's not overly rich to turn you off after the first bite. We guarantee it'll leave you wanting another slice!
Love the cheesecake!!! So good! just that it's quite hard to find a waitress when needed.
Classic. This place has an old school style that suits the area nicely. quaint, classic small wooden tables and chairs, with live music on a regular basis (the piano player was very good the night we were there). The cheesecake is good, nothing super fancy but tasty and made well. the coffee is excellent, and the service is attentive but discreet. a great place that takes you back to a time where modern technology wasn't in your face everywhere you go. definitely worth a visit, and I appreciate the fact that they're open late.
Good Cheesecake. I love going to this cheesecake store because they are always genuine, nice and the food is delicious!
Very good moist cheesecakes. Service needs some work. The server let the pushy customers behind me get seated first when the line up was out the door. Drinks are decent. Lemonade tasted a bit watered down. Latte was good.
The cheesecake is light and not too sweet. I usually get it to go to avoid the long line up. Always receive great service at this place when I do take out.
Etc etc..... I'm a fan of cheesecake and have been coming here for many years already but i found the cheesecake to be not as good as before...the drink menu is still very good though and not to mention the music :)
Great Late Night Cafe. We were looking for a late night place to get some dessert, and decided to go here. We had a fantastic little dessert. We each ordered the cheesecake, which is very fluffy, but delicious. They have quite a few toppings you can choose from, plus a different special every day. Occaisionally the owners will come down and play jazz as well, but that's a little hit and miss. The service was exceptional though. We got our order in literally like 2min. It's a nice atmposphere too. Candlelit and decently private too. All in all, and excellent place!!
Lovely atmosphere :). I loved the dark and spacious setting! Much bigger than what you would expect looking from the outside. I would say a good cozy place to go for a romantic date or with a group of friends. The items are simple and delicious, plus they have added a bunch of different holiday drinks for the season.
Open till one am seven days a week, so if you are hungry for cheesecake in the middle of the night or after partying that's your place to go!
Cheesecake in darkness. I used to luv coming to this dessert place for the best cheesecake in the city. used to come here alot when i was in highschool...not so much now. great place to hang with the girls for a slice. and since it's nice and dim inside, a perfect romantic dessert spot as well.
Creamy Cheescake. Since my last time to Cheesecake Etc, a lot has changed. Their space has expanded to more than twice the size and so has the menu (including daily specials).
Occasionally the owner will come out and play the piano. Sometimes with accompaniments; it's always a treat to the ear.
I'm still not a fan of the "dark romantic" atmosphere restaurant, but it's a trend with scientific studies to back the logistics so I can't do much about that. But given the lighting, it is difficult to take nice photos of your food.
Downside: They don't have a liquor license. Cheesecake and alcohol would go nicely together!
Busy for a Tuesday night at 11:30 pm. Service was very fast and there was live music. Cheesecakes were soft textured and mild in taste.
Good but worth the hype?. When i got there, there was a HUGE lineup of people, which made me wonder if this place is really worth all the hype.. I waited in line and got seated a while later. They don't have a lot of choices, which was surprising to me since this place specializes in Cheesecakes.
The cheesecake itself is okay; it's not out of this world amazing, yet it is still pretty good. Overall, i just wonder if this place is even worth the hype and waiting in line.
Ok for once in awhile treat. Romantic setting, cheese cake a bit on the sweet side, slow service
Good. Very nice I like it.
Best fresh baguette, cheesecake, etc.... I've been going here for as long as I can remember... it's a wonderful, charming, quaint joint with tons of character and love. Really the best cheesecake and fresh baked baguette you could find. When the owner, Michael Sims, gets up to play the piano it's a real treat!! A must visit, one of my favourites!
Mmm mmm good =). Went there 2 nights ago and had their daily special.. the original cheesecake w/ tangerines and chocolate sauce. I liked how the combo was both sweet and a little tangy at the same time. I asked for just a glass of water but lemon and honey came with it.
Too bad the man playing the piano and what i think is the bass cello, weren't in. i've been going back there repeatedly and will continue to do so in the years to come.
Best cheesecake in Vancouver!. I love the texture of their cheesecake and the freshly made strawberry sauce. It's something to die for! Their original cheesecake is creamy enough, yet won't make you feel sick after eating. The strawberry sauce actually has strawberry chucks in it. Although it opens from 7 PM, it's a great place for some after dinner dessert. Even just catching up with friends - it provides great ambiance to do so. Maybe I'll find some other cheesecake places to top it. But for now, it's on my list for the best cheesecake in Vancouver.
Yummy!. Definitely one of my favourite dessert joints! I always order the Cheesecake with Strawberries and Extra Strawberries on the side! Their Cheesecake Trifle is awesome too but it's not always available.
Best Cheesecake Ever!. Wish they had one in Toronto. I ordered seconds. Light, fluffy and delicious. And great price. I disagree with the criticism about only one item. Yes they only really do one thing but they do it well. Don't mess with a good thing.
Creamy cheese cake. The cheese cake here is alright, but I really don't know what the fuss is. They only have like 3 flavors, plain, strawberry and chocolate. The selling point is that their cheesecake is crustless, but I don't mind the crust anyways so for me, it was just alright.
Yum Yum. Good cheesecake, but like all cheesecakes it's pricey. It's worth a visit because it has a great atmosphere and some very delicious cheesecake. Although there isn't a wide variety of cheesecake to choose from, the authentic cheesecakes are all topped with a delicious layer of whip cream. If you want a nice place to meet with friends and catch up on some current events, or a simple dessert place after a grand dinner...Cheesecake Etc. is and ideal place!
Ambiance here was really good. A good place for chit chatting with friends. Place was a little bit dark also. One word for the cheesecakes and tiramisu we ordered “HEAVEN”! That was super yummy. My personal favorite was the Chocolate cheesecake with peanut butter. As for the beverage it was good but nothing special. All I can remember was that we didn’t stop digging in on the sweets until the plate was totally empty haha ^_^ Price was a little bit expensive. But trust me it will be worth it.
I have been going to Cheesecake Etc for delicious homemade cheesecake since my teenage years. They have been open for over 30 years on South Granville Street in Vancouver, just at the end of the bridge as you leave Downtown Vancouver. The cheesecake is very light and whipped and is distinct because it has no crust. It is owned by a husband and wife inspired by Parisian cafes and jazz music. There is a piano in the middle of the restaurant and I believe they feature live music on Saturdays. Their hours of operation are daily from 7pm-1am except for some holidays. A classic, strawberry cheesecake. My husband enjoyed it with a glass of raspberry iced tea. I am a huge peanut butter fan so I tried their chocolate cheesecake with house made peanut butter sauce. The chocolate cheesecake is also light and goes so nicely with the peanut butter cream. The whipped cream is not overly sweet. I didn't think I could eat the whole piece after the way I stuffed myself at dinner...but I was wrong. I
It’s been a while since my first visit in 2003. Since then, the one location has taken over its neighbours and now stands three shops wide. Even with the increase in real estate, it retains its original feel. A certain ambiance I still remember from so long ago. Closely arranged, cramped tight tables and chairs; loud chatter and sitting in the candlelit darkness of causal space. Although open from one room to another and joined through the sharing of one common washroom, each space kept a bit of its original decor. The room on the right was best lit. Perfect for those, like me, who want to see their food before they eat it. It possessed a cafe feel with tiled floors, large painted canvases in various pastels, and several ceiling fans spinning at a whirl. The middle, the original location, was dark with dim lighting and romantic with the flickering of candles in lengthy red hurricane glasses. Its spacious booth seating and tucked away corners made for the preferred setting when consider
We arrived at the restaurant slightly before midnight. It was really full and busy. Last time we came around the same time, the lineup deterred us and we left. This time, we stuck around, and glad that we did since the wait was barely 5 minutes. It’s very moody inside, dimly lit with candles on each table. The cafe is quite large, with lots of seating area. Customers are – mostly Asians, with a lot of young Korean and Japanese couples or girlfriends. I ordered the original with strawberry and lemonade. I was really surprised – I love the cheesecake!!! It was SO GOOD! It had the right sweetness and the lemonade is refreshing from the creaminess from the cheesecake, as well as from the weather on a summer night out. The portion is also perfect. Mmmmm cheesecake, fruits and whip cream! You can’t ask for anything better I am usually not a cake person, but this is a must try! It makes sense why this place is so popular! What’s even more interesting is that it’s open till 1am, and many come
This is definitely my favorite Cheesecake in the world hands down with no questions
My family has been coming here for about 40 years ever since it opened. My mom brought her cousins here when they were kids and it is till this day the best cheesecake I’ve ever had. Live music is back and better than ever. 10/10 recommend to anyone. Cheesecake is creamy and fluffy without it being too filling. Will always suggest the original cheesecake with blueberry or strawberry. London fog is my go to drink choice. Atmosphere is amazing and would be a great first date place. I love sitting here with my family, sitting and talking till late at night
Fantastic velvet cheesecake. Rich and silky texture with a hint of chocolate to the taste.
On top of that, the blueberry jam is so fresh that it’s citric flavour balanced out the aftertaste. Every bite is a fresh beginning.
With a sip of cappuccino and light jazz, this weekend evening is just perfect!
Standard of soft cheesecakes:)
Cheesecake house opens at 7pm and closes at 3am? It sounds weird but super hot ;)
It’s worthy to try and love to eat again, I regret I ordered 2 pices only. I can eat wholesize.. Thanks to Doordash, I can eat this fabulous cheesecake in my bed. Their whipped cream and strawberry toppings are perfect. OMG I miss this and can’t wait to order tonight!
my friend introduced me to this place a few years ago when i came to visit her. on every occasion that i have visited, i have begged to come back here. the cheesecake is excellent, especially when paired with strawberries or raspberries, and the drinks, while simple, feel luxurious. the servers themselves are very kind and the atmosphere is lovely but i miss when singers used to perform in the evenings. it is easy to get caught up in the atmosphere that by the time you leave it is well passed midnight. even though my friend is moving and even though it won’t be the same, i plan to continue coming here in the future.
Very good cheese cake. Cozy and nice ambiance. There is always a line, we were the first in line so was able to get w a table quickly. Piano was a very nice touch, recommended to try
One of the best cheesecake in town, I tried all flavours and my personal fav would be chocolate cheesecake with strawberry topping, I would say the strawberry topping would be perfect match with any cake. However, they do charge few dollars for hot water, so if you want something hot, order a tea or coffee.
Great spot for classic cheesecake! The cake is unique in that it doesn't have the graham crust and is just the cheese! Not overly sweet and very light and fluffy.
It's a dimly lit interior and walls decorated in jazz posters and photos. Very classic space!
Oh my! I've been looking for a dessert spot for cheesecake and this place doesn't disappoint!
We got there at 9pm Saturday and there was a line up outside, took about 20 mins to get in. Unlike many places, here you order and pay first before getting seated. We ordered 2 original cheesecakes, one with strawberry topping and the other with chocolate sauce on the side.
The cake itself was super light , almost to the point of being "airy". The strawberry topping has great flavours and the first tasted fresh! Combined the cheesecake was one of the best I've had.
The chocolate sauce was a bit too sweet for is. Had to dilute it a bit with the wipe cream before dipping on the cake.
Overall, we'll be back!
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