The Cheesecake Factory – San Francisco

November 3, 2024

Nathalie

Nathalie De Los Santos (she/they) is a writer and creative. She is one of the festival organizers of the Filipino-Canadian Book Festival. She created PilipinxPages, a bookstagram featuring Filipinx authors. She has appeared on: PechaKucha, CBC, LiterAsian (2020), TFC, OMNI TV and others. Her publications are in Magdaragat: An Anthology of Filipino-Canadian Writing, Canadian Literature, the National Women’s History Museum, Cold Tea Collective, Sampaguita Press, Ricepaper Magazine and more. She hosts the Filipino Fairy Tales, Mythology and Folklore podcast.

San Francisco

After a lively day at a festival, followed by some retail therapy at Macy’s, I was ready for a relaxing pit stop. The Cheesecake Factory in San Francisco was the perfect spot to unwind. Located conveniently in Union Square, it has an expansive menu that makes it hard to choose, but after a busy day, I went for a classic American hamburger, which hit the spot with its juicy flavors and hearty size.

Of course, I couldn’t leave without indulging in their signature New York cheesecake, inspired by Evelyn Overton’s original recipe from the 1940s. Rich, creamy, and perfectly balanced, it’s easy to see why the cheesecake made this place famous. With every bite, I was reminded of the family legacy that started in a Detroit basement and blossomed into a beloved American institution. A perfect end to a busy day!