The Cheesecake Factory Menu Prices 2026: 200+ Items, Lunch Specials & 50 Cheesecakes

Chicken Madeira is priced around $26.95 at most U.S. Cheesecake Factory locations as of May 2026. It's widely cited as the chain's signature dish: sautéed chicken breast topped with fresh asparagus, mozzarella and a Madeira-mushroom sauce, served with mashed potatoes. The lunch-portion version ($15.95) is on the weekday Lunch Specials menu. Pricing runs $2–$4 higher in California, the Northeast and Hawaii.

The Cheesecake Factory carries roughly 50 varieties of cheesecake in-store at any given time. The cheesecake program is the chain's signature dessert offering — every restaurant has the full case on display by the front entrance. The Original Cheesecake is the foundation flavor (Evelyn Overton's 1972 recipe), with Godiva Chocolate, Tiramisu, Reese's Peanut Butter, Snickers Bar Chunks, Adam's Peanut Butter Cup Fudge Ripple, Strawberry, Lemon Meringue, Key Lime, Cinnabon and Caramel Apple all on the standard year-round lineup. New flavors are added each year (Ultimate Red Velvet, 30th Anniversary, Lemon-Raspberry Cream and S'mores Galore are among the more recent additions), and seasonal flavors like Pumpkin (fall) and Eggnog (winter) return on schedule.

A slice of cheesecake runs $9.95 to $11.95 depending on the flavor as of May 2026. The Original Cheesecake is the cheapest at $9.95. Most varieties sit at $10.95. Premium-tier flavors — Fresh Strawberry, Oreo Dream Extreme, Lemon-Raspberry Cream, Ultimate Red Velvet, 30th Anniversary and S'mores Galore — run $11.95. Whole 7-inch cakes (where available for advance order) typically run $70–$95 depending on flavor. Most stores will pack any slice to-go.

SkinnyLicious is The Cheesecake Factory's sub-menu of dishes under 590 calories, launched in 2010 to add lighter options without removing the regular menu. It now runs ~30 items including SkinnyLicious Hamburger ($15.95), Grilled Salmon ($22.95), Tuscan Chicken ($18.95), Asian Chicken Lettuce Wrap Tacos ($15.95), Chicken Pasta ($18.95), Chicken Soft Tacos ($15.95), and Factory Chopped Salad ($17.95). Cocktails and a few cheesecake slices are also part of the SkinnyLicious program at lower calorie counts.

Lunch Specials are available Monday through Friday, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. only — they're not offered weekends or holidays. The lineup features ~8 dishes at $13.95–$15.95, roughly $7–$11 cheaper than the dinner versions of the same dishes. Famous Factory Meatloaf, Chicken Pot Pie, Crusted Chicken Romano, Pasta Carbonara, Renee's Special (salad + soup), Cuban Sandwich and a lunch-portion Chicken Madeira are all on the regular Lunch Specials menu. After 2 p.m. the full menu and full-portion pricing apply.

The Cheesecake Factory positions as upscale casual dining — pricier than Olive Garden or Applebee's, cheaper than fine dining. Expect entrée pricing in the $22–$32 range (Chicken Madeira $26.95, Bistro Shrimp Pasta $26.95, Louisiana Chicken Pasta $26.95, Glamburgers $17–$22), with steaks running $28–$47. A typical two-person dinner with appetizer, two entrées, two cheesecake slices and drinks lands at $90–$120 before tip. Weekday Lunch Specials ($13.95–$15.95) and SkinnyLicious items ($15.95–$22.95) are the best paths into the menu at a lower spend.

The Original Cheesecake remains the most-ordered flavor — it's Evelyn Overton's 1972 recipe and the foundation of the entire program. Close behind are the Godiva Chocolate, Tiramisu, Adam's Peanut Butter Cup Fudge Ripple, Reese's Peanut Butter Chocolate Cake and Fresh Strawberry. The premium Oreo Dream Extreme is the chain's most-photographed cheesecake on social media. Seasonal Pumpkin (fall) is the biggest seasonal seller — many guests will wait specifically for it to come back.

Yes — most locations sell whole 7-inch cheesecakes for takeout, typically priced $70–$95 depending on flavor. Advance ordering (24–48 hours) is usually required, especially for holiday weekends. Some popular flavors are available without advance order if the case has stock. Whole cakes are also sold via the Cheesecake Factory online ordering and through grocery partnerships for retail mini and Bites formats. Confirm pricing and lead time with your specific location.

The Cheesecake Factory's menu carries over 200 items across appetizers, soups, salads, pizzas, pastas, steaks, seafood, chicken, Glamburgers, sandwiches, tacos, quesadillas, SkinnyLicious, Lunch Specials, brunch and the ~50-flavor cheesecake program. The printed menu is famously thick — designed like a book with sections separated by full-page advertisements and humorous side-notes (the "no thanks, I'll wait" jokes are a brand signature). The cheesecake list alone occupies its own section. The size has become enough of a cultural touchstone that the menu has its own Wikipedia entry.

The Cheesecake Factory does not take traditional reservations at most locations — the chain runs walk-in-only with a famously long Friday/Saturday wait. The official Cheesecake Factory app and website do support priority seating (call-ahead, you join the waitlist remotely and arrive when your table is ready), which is the standard workaround. Some locations now also list on Yelp Waitlist. Weekend dinner waits of 60–120 minutes are common at urban stores; weekday lunch and early-evening visits are usually walk-in within 20 minutes.