Cheesecake is proof that humanity occasionally gets its priorities exactly right.
Creamy, tangy, crunchy, jiggly, burnt, fluffy, chocolatey, fruity — cheesecake has travelled farther than most of us and somehow improved at every border crossing. From New York’s dense classics to San Sebastián’s dramatically scorched Basque masterpiece and Japan’s cloud-like creations, every city seems to have its own delicious argument about what makes a perfect cheesecake.
So, loosen your belt one notch and grab a fork. Here are 25 of the best cheesecake places around the world worth putting on your dessert bucket list.
1. Junior’s — New York City, USA
History: Founded in 1950 by Harry Rosen in Brooklyn, Junior’s grew from a family restaurant tradition dating to 1929. Its cheesecake eventually became the star of the show.
Year Founded: 1950
Address: 386 Flatbush Ave Ext, Brooklyn, NY 11201, USA
Crust: Thin sponge cake
Texture & Style: Dense, ultra-creamy New York style
Glazes & Fillings: Strawberry, chocolate, fruit, caramel and seasonal toppings
Most Iconic Cheesecake: Original New York Cheesecake
Cost for Two: Approximately US$25–40
Instagram: @juniorscheesecake
Website: Junior’s Cheesecake
Junior’s cheesecake is the heavyweight champion of New York desserts. Its signature sponge base makes it instantly recognisable, while the filling is rich enough to make your coffee question its career choices. Creamy without becoming cloying, it delivers that classic New York cheesecake experience tourists dream about and locals happily argue over. Basically, Brooklyn put cheesecake on a pedestal and Junior’s brought the ladder.
2. Eileen’s Special Cheesecake — New York City, USA
History: Eileen’s has been making cheesecake since 1975 and has operated from its Cleveland Place storefront since 1976.
Year Founded: 1975
Address: 17 Cleveland Pl, New York, NY 10012, USA
Crust: Graham cracker
Texture & Style: Light, airy and mousse-like New York style
Glazes & Fillings: Strawberry, blueberry, salted caramel, chocolate and seasonal varieties
Most Iconic Cheesecake: Original Plain Cheesecake
Cost for Two: Approximately US$15–25
Instagram: @eileenscheesecake
Website: Eileen’s Special Cheesecake
If Junior’s is cheesecake wearing a leather jacket, Eileen’s is its effortlessly cool cousin in cashmere. The cakes are smaller, lighter and wonderfully creamy, with a gentle tang that keeps each bite lively. The tiny Lower Manhattan shop has become a cheesecake pilgrimage stop, particularly for people who believe dessert should be elegant rather than terrifyingly enormous. Try plain first. Then misbehave.
3. La Viña — San Sebastián, Spain
History: La Viña was founded in 1959 by Eladio Rivera, Carmen Jiménez, Antonio Rivera and Conchi Hernáez. Santiago Rivera later developed the famous Basque cheesecake in the 1990s.
Year Founded: 1959
Address: 31 de Agosto Kalea, 31, 20003 Donostia-San Sebastián, Spain
Crust: None
Texture & Style: Burnt Basque exterior with a gooey, custardy centre
Glazes & Fillings: None — gloriously minimalist
Most Iconic Cheesecake: La Viña Basque Burnt Cheesecake
Cost for Two: Approximately €15–25
Instagram: La Viña Instagram
Website: La Viña
This is where cheesecake decided that being slightly burnt could actually be sexy. La Viña’s crustless creation arrives dark, caramelised and almost suspiciously jiggly. Cut it open and you meet a creamy centre that behaves more like custard than cake. Created by Santiago Rivera, it became a global phenomenon and inspired countless imitations. The original, however, remains gloriously uncomplicated.
4. S&S Cheesecake — Bronx, New York, USA
History: Founded by Fred Schuster in 1960, S&S remains family-owned at its original Bronx location, using the same perfected cheesecake recipe.
Year Founded: 1960
Address: 222 W. 238th St, Bronx, NY 10463, USA
Crust: Graham cracker
Texture & Style: Firm, dense and luxuriously creamy
Glazes & Fillings: Strawberry, cherry and fruit toppings
Most Iconic Cheesecake: Original S&S Cheesecake
Cost for Two: Approximately US$20–35
Instagram: S&S Cheesecake Instagram
Website: S&S Cheesecake
S&S Cheesecake is the sort of place where recipes are treated like family heirlooms and shortcuts are apparently illegal. Since 1960, its Bronx bakery has concentrated on one thing: deeply satisfying New York cheesecake. The texture is rich and substantial, while the classic topping options keep things traditional. If you like cheesecake with serious old-school credentials, this Bronx institution deserves your fork.
5. Two Little Red Hens — New York City, USA
History: Two Little Red Hens became known as a neighbourhood bakery in Manhattan’s Upper East Side, earning a devoted following for its traditional American baking and celebrated cheesecake.
Year Founded: 1992
Address: 1652 2nd Ave, New York, NY 10028, USA
Crust: Graham cracker
Texture & Style: Dense, smooth and classic
Glazes & Fillings: Seasonal fruit and traditional toppings
Most Iconic Cheesecake: Classic New York Cheesecake
Cost for Two: Approximately US$15–25
Instagram: @twolittleredhens
Website: Two Little Red Hens
Two Little Red Hens feels like the neighbourhood bakery every city wishes it had. Its cheesecake is rich, smooth and reassuringly old-fashioned, with none of the unnecessary acrobatics modern desserts sometimes perform for Instagram. The Upper East Side setting adds a lovely New York charm, while the cheesecake quietly steals the spotlight. One slice is enough to make your “I’ll just have a bite” promise meaningless.
6. Veniero’s Pasticceria & Caffè — New York City, USA
History: Antonio Veniero established the East Village bakery in 1894. Five generations later, the Veniero family still operates the historic bakery.
Year Founded: 1894
Address: 342 E 11th St, New York, NY 10003, USA
Crust: Biscuit-style base
Texture & Style: Creamy Italian-American baked cheesecake
Glazes & Fillings: Fruit, chocolate and traditional toppings
Most Iconic Cheesecake: New York Style Cheesecake
Cost for Two: Approximately US$20–30
Instagram: @venieros
Website: Veniero’s
Veniero’s has been feeding New York’s sweet tooth since the horse-and-carriage era, which is frankly impressive dessert longevity. The historic East Village bakery combines Italian pastry traditions with classic American cheesecake, producing slices that are creamy, polished and deeply comforting. The surroundings are almost as delicious as the cake, with marble, mirrors and old-world details transporting you straight into another culinary century.
7. The Cheesecake Factory — Beverly Hills, USA
History: Oscar and Evelyn Overton’s cheesecake business began in Los Angeles in 1972. Their son David opened the first Cheesecake Factory restaurant in Beverly Hills in 1978.
Year Founded: 1978 as a restaurant
Address: 364 N Beverly Dr, Beverly Hills, CA 90210, USA
Crust: Varies by cheesecake
Texture & Style: Rich, creamy American style
Glazes & Fillings: Chocolate, caramel, berries, nuts, cookies and more
Most Iconic Cheesecake: Original Cheesecake
Cost for Two: Approximately US$40–70
Instagram: @cheesecakefactory
Website: The Cheesecake Factory
The Cheesecake Factory does not believe in modesty. Its dessert menu is practically a cheesecake encyclopaedia with frosting. The company’s roots trace to Evelyn Overton’s homemade recipe, eventually becoming a nationwide restaurant empire. From classic Original Cheesecake to outrageous chocolate-and-caramel creations, there is something for every level of sweet tooth. Come hungry. Leave carrying leftovers. Possibly emotionally attached leftovers.
8. Hummingbird Bakery — London, UK
History: Hummingbird Bakery opened its first American-style bakery in Notting Hill in 2004, bringing American baking traditions to London.
Year Founded: 2004
Address: 133 Portobello Rd, London W11 2DY, UK
Crust: Biscuit and pastry-style bases depending on variety
Texture & Style: Rich, creamy American-style
Glazes & Fillings: Raspberry coulis, caramel, chocolate, red velvet and seasonal flavours
Most Iconic Cheesecake: New York Cheesecake with Raspberry Coulis
Cost for Two: Approximately £15–25
Instagram: @hummingbirdbakery
Website: Hummingbird Bakery
Hummingbird Bakery brought a generous slice of American baking culture to London, and cheesecake was naturally invited to the party. Its menu ranges from New York cheesecake to raspberry, caramel biscuit, red velvet and Snickers versions. The result is unapologetically indulgent, creamy and colourful. It is less “afternoon tea” and more “afternoon tea has accidentally eaten an entire dessert.”
9. La Maritxu — London, UK
History: La Maritxu specialises in Basque cheesecake, bringing the dark-topped, creamy San Sebastián style to London dessert hunters.
Year Founded: 2021
Address: 10 Kingly St, London W1B 5PJ, UK
Crust: None
Texture & Style: Burnt exterior, soft custardy centre
Glazes & Fillings: Minimalist; seasonal variations
Most Iconic Cheesecake: Basque Burnt Cheesecake
Cost for Two: Approximately £15–25
Instagram: @lamaritxu
Website: La Maritxu
La Maritxu takes the Basque cheesecake phenomenon and gives it a London address. The signature cake arrives beautifully scorched on top while remaining wonderfully soft inside. There is no fussy crust competing for attention, just caramelised bitterness followed by creamy richness. It is precisely the sort of dessert that makes you wonder why “burnt” suddenly sounds like a compliment.
10. Uncle Tetsu — Osaka, Japan
History: Uncle Tetsu began in Japan in 1985 and became internationally famous for its fluffy Japanese cheesecake, turning the once-dense dessert into something remarkably airy.
Year Founded: 1985
Address: Multiple locations; Namba and other Osaka stores
Crust: Very light cake base
Texture & Style: Fluffy, soufflé-like and jiggly
Glazes & Fillings: Usually minimal; occasional seasonal flavours
Most Iconic Cheesecake: Uncle Tetsu Original Cheesecake
Cost for Two: Approximately ¥1,500–2,500
Instagram: @uncletetsu_official
Website: Uncle Tetsu
Uncle Tetsu looked at traditional cheesecake and apparently asked, “What if it could float?” The answer is this wonderfully airy Japanese creation, famous for its delicate bounce and soufflé-like texture. It is lighter than New York cheesecake but still carries enough cream-cheese character to satisfy. Watching one wobble is half the fun; eating it is considerably better.
11. Rikuro’s Namba Japanese Cheesecake — Osaka, Japan
History: Rikuro Ojisan’s cheesecake tradition dates to 1956, growing into one of Osaka’s best-known Japanese cheesecake brands.
Year Founded: 1956
Address: 3-2-28 Namba, Chuo Ward, Osaka, Japan
Crust: Soft baked cake base
Texture & Style: Extremely light, fluffy and springy
Glazes & Fillings: Raisins baked around the base; otherwise minimal
Most Iconic Cheesecake: Freshly Baked Cheesecake
Cost for Two: Approximately ¥1,000–2,000
Instagram: Rikuro’s Instagram
Website: Rikuro’s
Rikuro’s is Osaka’s answer to the question nobody asked but everyone needed answered: can cheesecake be as light as a pillow? Yes. The freshly baked cakes tremble with the slightest encouragement and contain little pockets of sweetness from raisins around the bottom. They are inexpensive, addictive and best eaten warm. Consider this your official warning: one cake rarely feels like enough.
12. Mr. CHEESECAKE — Tokyo, Japan
History: Mr. CHEESECAKE was founded in 2018 by chef Koji Tamura, who developed restaurant-style cheesecakes with a distinctly Japanese sensibility.
Year Founded: 2018
Address: Tokyo; multiple permanent and pop-up locations
Crust: Usually crustless or minimalist
Texture & Style: Silky, dense yet melt-in-the-mouth
Glazes & Fillings: Vanilla, lemon, tonka bean, seasonal flavours
Most Iconic Cheesecake: Mr. CHEESECAKE Classic
Cost for Two: Approximately ¥3,000–5,000
Instagram: @mr.cheesecake.tokyo
Website: Mr. CHEESECAKE
Mr. CHEESECAKE treats dessert like a laboratory experiment where the only acceptable outcome is deliciousness. Created by chef Koji Tamura, the cakes blend Japanese restraint with French pastry technique. Expect silky textures, sophisticated aromatics and flavours that unfold gradually rather than shouting from across the room. This is cheesecake for people who enjoy dessert with a little mysterious eyebrow raise.
13. BAKE CHEESE TART — Japan
History: BAKE’s first Cheese Tart store opened in 2014. The brand later expanded its concept into a broader cheese-sweets specialist.
Year Founded: 2014
Address: Multiple locations across Japan
Crust: Crisp baked tart shell
Texture & Style: Creamy cheese custard inside a crisp pastry
Glazes & Fillings: Cheese custard; seasonal variations
Most Iconic Cheesecake: Freshly Baked Cheese Tart
Cost for Two: Approximately ¥1,500–2,500
Instagram: @bakecheesetart
Website: BAKE CHEESE TART
BAKE CHEESE TART occupies the delicious territory between cheesecake and pastry. Its crisp shell provides the crunch while the warm cheese filling supplies creamy, molten comfort. Born in Hokkaido and launched as BAKE’s first store concept in 2014, it became a Japanese dessert favourite. Think cheesecake got dressed up, bought a train ticket and became extremely good at commuting.
14. Cheese Garden — Nasu, Japan
History: Cheese Garden began making its signature cheesecakes in Nasu in 1994, inspired by the region’s natural surroundings and dairy culture.
Year Founded: 1994
Address: Nasu, Tochigi Prefecture, Japan; multiple stores
Crust: Biscuit-style base
Texture & Style: Dense, creamy and polished
Glazes & Fillings: Chocolate, berry and seasonal toppings
Most Iconic Cheesecake: Gohobi Fromage
Cost for Two: Approximately ¥2,000–3,500
Instagram: @cheesegarden_official
Website: Cheese Garden
Cheese Garden has been turning Nasu’s dairy goodness into cheesecake since 1994. Its cakes are rich and elegant without becoming unnecessarily heavy, making them perfect companions for Japanese tea. The brand’s signature cheesecakes focus on high-quality cheese and balanced sweetness. If you like your cheesecake creamy, refined and gift-box worthy, Cheese Garden is essentially the dessert equivalent of excellent stationery.
15. LeTAO — Otaru, Japan
History: LeTAO was founded in Otaru in 1996 and became famous for its Double Fromage cheesecake, combining baked cheesecake with a creamy fromage layer.
Year Founded: 1996
Address: 7-16 Sakaimachi, Otaru, Hokkaido, Japan
Crust: Soft sponge-style base
Texture & Style: Two-layered, creamy and mousse-like
Glazes & Fillings: Hokkaido dairy, mascarpone and seasonal fruit
Most Iconic Cheesecake: Double Fromage
Cost for Two: Approximately ¥3,000–4,500
Instagram: @letao_official
Website: LeTAO
LeTAO’s Double Fromage is basically cheesecake with a postgraduate degree. The dessert combines baked cheesecake with an airy fromage layer, creating a two-texture experience that feels unusually luxurious. Hokkaido dairy gives it richness without overwhelming sweetness. Served chilled, it melts beautifully on the tongue. Otaru may be famous for canals, but dessert lovers know the real sightseeing starts inside a LeTAO box.
16. Queic by Olivia — Singapore
History: Queic by Olivia helped ignite Singapore’s modern burnt-cheesecake craze, beginning in 2019 with a signature cheesecake combining cream cheese, blue cheese and almond sablé.
Year Founded: 2019
Address: 41 Kreta Ayer Rd, Singapore
Crust: Almond sablé
Texture & Style: Burnt exterior with luxurious creamy centre
Glazes & Fillings: Blue cheese, cream cheese, chocolate, truffle and seasonal flavours
Most Iconic Cheesecake: Olivia’s Signature Cheesecake
Cost for Two: Approximately S$35–45
Instagram: @queicbyolivia
Website: Queic by Olivia
Queic by Olivia takes Basque cheesecake somewhere considerably more adventurous. Its signature version combines cream cheese with blue cheese and a buttery almond sablé base, creating sweetness, tang and a little funky sophistication. The caramelised top adds bitterness and crunch. It is the cheesecake for diners who want dessert to have a personality — preferably one that knows how to dress well.
17. Cat & the Fiddle — Singapore
History: Founded by award-winning pastry chef Daniel Tay, Cat & the Fiddle built its reputation around an enormous variety of cheesecakes and playful flavour combinations.
Year Founded: 2013
Address: Multiple locations across Singapore
Crust: Biscuit-style
Texture & Style: Smooth, creamy and moderately dense
Glazes & Fillings: Strawberry, cookies, durian, chocolate, yoghurt and seasonal flavours
Most Iconic Cheesecake: Over the Moon New York Cheesecake
Cost for Two: Approximately S$45–60
Instagram: @catandthefiddlecakes
Website: Cat & the Fiddle
Cat & the Fiddle understands one important truth: choosing one cheesecake flavour is stressful. So why not create dozens? From classic New York to cookies and cream, strawberry, durian and burnt Basque, the Singapore brand turns cheesecake into a choose-your-own-adventure dessert. The texture stays creamy and dependable while the flavours get increasingly playful. Your biggest problem here is deciding when to stop ordering.
18. Poetry by Love & Cheesecake — Mumbai, India
History: Poetry by Love & Cheesecake was born in Bandra in 2016 as an all-day café and patisserie blending American-European food with a strong cheesecake focus.
Year Founded: 2016
Address: Multiple locations; Juhu, Mumbai and other Indian cities
Crust: Biscuit and baked pastry bases
Texture & Style: Dense, velvety and creamy
Glazes & Fillings: Salted caramel, fruit, chocolate and red velvet
Most Iconic Cheesecake: Red Velvet Cheesecake
Cost for Two: Approximately ₹1,000–1,500
Instagram: @poetrybyloveandcheesecake
Website: Love & Cheesecake
Mumbai’s Poetry by Love & Cheesecake combines cosy café culture with a serious commitment to cheesecake. Its dense, velvety slices come in crowd-pleasing flavours such as red velvet, salted caramel and fruit. The brand’s playful personality makes it feel less like a formal patisserie and more like a friend who happens to know exactly where the good cake is hiding. Basically, poetry you can eat.
19. After You Dessert Café — Bangkok, Thailand
History: After You first opened in Bangkok in 2007, created by May with the aim of recreating warm, home-style desserts in a café setting.
Year Founded: 2007
Address: Multiple locations across Bangkok
Crust: Biscuit or pastry base depending on cheesecake
Texture & Style: Creamy, soft and modern
Glazes & Fillings: Fruit, caramel, chocolate and seasonal toppings
Most Iconic Cheesecake: Seasonal Cheesecake Creations
Cost for Two: Approximately ฿500–900
Instagram: @afteryoudessertcafe
Website: After You Dessert Café
After You is Bangkok’s dessert playground, famous for indulgent sweets and a relaxed café atmosphere. Cheesecake shares the menu with honey toast, chocolate lava cake and other sugar-powered distractions. The appeal is comfort: creamy textures, generous toppings and familiar flavours served with Thai flair. Come for cheesecake, stay for everything else, then question why your stomach suddenly has the structural integrity of a dessert buffet.
20. Home Bakery — Dubai, UAE
History: Home Bakery grew from a Dubai home-baking concept into a beloved modern bakery known for luxurious cakes, pastries and desserts.
Year Founded: 2011
Address: Multiple Dubai locations
Crust: Biscuit-style and buttery pastry bases
Texture & Style: Rich, creamy and indulgent
Glazes & Fillings: Caramel, berries, chocolate and seasonal flavours
Most Iconic Cheesecake: Heavenly Cheesecake
Cost for Two: Approximately AED 80–120
Instagram: @homebakeryuae
Website: Home Bakery
Home Bakery has mastered the Dubai formula: take comfort food, make it luxurious and serve enough of it to require a post-dessert nap. Its cheesecakes lean rich and creamy, with indulgent toppings and generous presentation. The Heavenly Cheesecake is particularly popular with local dessert hunters. It is not subtle, and frankly, Dubai did not become Dubai by being subtle.
21. Said Dal 1923 — Dubai, UAE
History: Said Dal 1923 carries the legacy of an Italian chocolate house established in Rome in 1923, with its Dubai presence bringing European dessert culture to the Middle East.
Year Founded: 1923
Address: Dubai, UAE; multiple locations
Crust: Biscuit-style
Texture & Style: Creamy, rich and baked
Glazes & Fillings: Chocolate, caramel, berries and seasonal toppings
Most Iconic Cheesecake: San Sebastián Cheesecake
Cost for Two: Approximately AED 70–120
Instagram: @said1923dubai
Website: Said Dal 1923
Said Dal 1923 brings Italian chocolate-house glamour to Dubai’s cheesecake scene. Its San Sebastián-style cheesecake is especially appealing to fans of dark caramelised tops and molten centres. Add chocolate drinks to the equation and suddenly dessert becomes a full evening itinerary. This is cheesecake with European café drama: rich, polished, indulgent and completely unconcerned about your calorie-counting spreadsheet.
22. Café Bristol — Warsaw, Poland
History: Café Bristol is part of Warsaw’s historic Hotel Bristol, whose story dates to the early 20th century. The café is a refined place to experience Polish pastries, including traditional sernik.
Year Founded: 1901
Address: Krakowskie Przedmieście 42/44, Warsaw, Poland
Crust: Shortcrust pastry
Texture & Style: Firm, creamy Polish sernik
Glazes & Fillings: Raisins, citrus peel, fruit and powdered sugar
Most Iconic Cheesecake: Traditional Polish Sernik
Cost for Two: Approximately PLN 70–120
Instagram: @hotelbristolwarsaw
Website: Hotel Bristol Warsaw
Polish sernik is cheesecake’s more sophisticated European cousin — less interested in Instagram drama and more interested in excellent cheese. Café Bristol offers a refined setting for tasting the tradition, typically using fresh Polish twaróg and a pastry base. Raisins or candied citrus may appear, depending on the recipe. Pair it with coffee and you have dessert behaving like a very respectable citizen.
23. A.Blikle — Warsaw, Poland
History: A.Blikle was established in Warsaw in 1869 by Antoni Blikle and remains one of Poland’s historic confectionery names.
Year Founded: 1869
Address: Multiple locations in Warsaw
Crust: Traditional pastry or baked base
Texture & Style: Dense, creamy Polish sernik
Glazes & Fillings: Raisins, citrus, fruit and powdered sugar
Most Iconic Cheesecake: Traditional Sernik
Cost for Two: Approximately PLN 50–90
Instagram: @blikle
Website: A.Blikle
A.Blikle has been satisfying Warsaw’s sweet tooth since 1869, making it one of those places where ordering dessert feels like participating in culinary history. Its traditional sernik celebrates Polish cheesecake’s tangy fresh-cheese character rather than drowning it in toppings. Expect a hearty, comforting slice with old-fashioned charm. Basically, this is cheesecake that remembers when smartphones were called absolutely nothing.
24. Keki Modern Cakes — New York City, USA
History: Keki Modern Cakes introduced Japanese-inspired cheesecake and soft-baked desserts to New York, drawing on the light, airy style popular in Japan.
Year Founded: 2015
Address: New York City, USA; multiple locations
Crust: Minimal or soft cake base
Texture & Style: Airy, jiggly and soufflé-like
Glazes & Fillings: Strawberry, chocolate, matcha and seasonal flavours
Most Iconic Cheesecake: Original Japanese Cheesecake
Cost for Two: Approximately US$20–30
Instagram: @kekimoderncakes
Website: Keki Modern Cakes
Keki Modern Cakes brings the Japanese cheesecake experience to New York with cakes that are almost comically light. Forget dense, heavy slices: these are soft, springy and gently sweet, with a texture somewhere between cheesecake and soufflé. Matcha and fruit variations add personality, but the original remains the perfect introduction. It is the kind of cheesecake that practically asks you to bounce it before eating.
25. The Cheesecake Shop — Australia & New Zealand
History: The Cheesecake Shop began with its first store in Sydney in 1991, founded by brothers Robert and Warwick Konopacki. It later developed into a major franchised cake-shop network.
Year Founded: 1991
Address: Multiple locations across Australia and New Zealand
Crust: Biscuit, sponge or pastry depending on variety
Texture & Style: Creamy, rich and highly varied
Glazes & Fillings: Chocolate, fruit, caramel, cookies and seasonal toppings
Most Iconic Cheesecake: Baked Cheesecake / New York-style varieties
Cost for Two: Approximately A$20–35
Instagram: @thecheesecakeshop
Website: The Cheesecake Shop
The Cheesecake Shop turned the humble cheesecake into an Australian celebration staple. Starting with one Sydney store in 1991, the brand grew into a large cake-shop network offering everything from classic baked cheesecake to fruit-covered and chocolate-loaded creations. It is less about culinary minimalism and more about maximum birthday-table happiness. Because sometimes the correct amount of cheesecake is, scientifically speaking, more cheesecake.
Final Slice: Which Cheesecake Should You Try First?
If you want classic New York cheesecake, start with Junior’s, Eileen’s or S&S Cheesecake.
For the original Basque burnt cheesecake, there is no better pilgrimage than La Viña in San Sebastián.
If you prefer something light, fluffy and Japanese, put Uncle Tetsu, Rikuro’s or Keki Modern Cakes on your list.
For adventurous flavours, Queic by Olivia and Cat & the Fiddle are excellent choices.
And if you want cheesecake with a serious dose of history, Veniero’s and A.Blikle bring more than a century of pastry heritage to the plate.
The great thing about cheesecake is that there is no single correct answer. Some people want it dense. Some want it jiggly. Some want it burnt enough to alarm their relatives. And some want enough caramel on top to require structural engineering.
