October 29, 2003
Cheesecake!
I've heard talk about it, but looks like it's finally official. They're going to open a Cheesecake Factory in Waiks.
The first time I visited the Cheesecake Factory (the one on Long Island, NY) was Valentines Day 2001. We waited a total of three hours before we got seated. On regular weekends the wait is roughly two hours. The food is great...but I don't know if it's worth the two to three hour wait. You guys have any thoughts? Yay or nay?
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Sun at October 29, 2003 01:23 PM
Comments
Posted by Sin on October 29, 2003 2:43 PM:
Wow, what a coinkydink. I just went to the Cheesecake Factory in Seattle a couple weeks ago, that was my first dining experience to that particular resturant. Extremely crowded on Friday nights. Too bad I was too stuffed from dinner to thouroughly enjoy the cheesecake afterwards. Ah well...
Posted by ZZ Type on October 29, 2003 6:54 PM:
I visited the Cheesecake Factory in Dallas last Nov. Similar to Sin, the SALAD was enough to choke a horse, much less the entree. Cheesecake afterward?? NOT A CHANCE!!! Next time! =)
Posted by aureservoir on October 29, 2003 7:52 PM:
I found an insider's post about CCF...anyone interested in reading it?
Posted by helen on October 30, 2003 8:40 AM:
So when will this place be open?
Posted by Albert on October 30, 2003 11:47 AM:
Never heard of it.
Posted by aureservoir on October 31, 2003 4:58 AM:
Helen: November--Jackie Chan's is supposed to open next month too.
Posted by Jen on October 31, 2003 11:29 AM:
Cheesecake? I am so there.
Posted by 7train on November 4, 2003 10:10 AM:
Feh! Now if I heard there was a Junior's opening in Honolulu, I'd be excited...
Posted by ruth on November 5, 2003 5:19 PM:
Speaking of cheesecake - can anyone recommend the best places in Honolulu to get some now? Especially in Downtown, since I'm working on site for a couple months.
Posted by aureservoir on November 6, 2003 3:35 AM:
I think it was Grilla's that had a good review of their cheesecake--it's on King St., Ewa of Macy's.
Posted by ruth on November 6, 2003 3:29 PM:
OK. Just got back and finished off a piece. Smooth, substantial - cheesecake done right. I will definitely make repeat visits.
Posted by kirby on November 9, 2003 4:42 AM:
Boy, goodbye arteries!
Posted by James on November 10, 2003 7:10 PM:
I saw the Cheesecake Factory building sight on Kalakaua Ave. and looks like it's coming along. I cant wait, I love cheesecake.
The Waiola Bakery in Kapahulu has a really good cheesecake. It's not like other cheesecakes, it comes in a loaf but it's really good. I brought one to the Hawaii Stories Picnic in Feb 03.
Posted by kukailani on November 17, 2003 8:30 PM:
im a local in sf and a few friends went to go work there. it is almost the worst waiting job in history..they all quit within a month of opening the place...go buy a local made cheesecake and take it to your favorite locally owned eatery instead...keep hawaii nice for me when i come back...
Posted by KirkK on November 24, 2003 12:25 PM:
It's a funny thing..when we have visitors from Hii here they all want to go to eat at The Cheescake Factory or ClaimJumpers... guess it's the portions or the gimmick-try...I really don't think it's for the food....and they make fun of me when I say all the guys I work with think L&L here on the mainland is awesome!!!!
Posted by debbie on April 9, 2004 6:14 PM:
I was in Hawaii for three weeks in March. The day I flew home I ate at The Cheesecake Factory on Kalakaua Ave. It was a wonderful experience! Can't wait till I go to Hawaii next March!