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Cheesecake Factory


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#80 of 190 restaurants in Palo Alto
  • Cuisines: American
  • Address: 375 University Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94301
  • Phone:  (650) 473-9622
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5 of 5 stars
Stevied888 501 contributions
Brandon, Florida
Jan 19, 2009

Lunch at this location was terrific and they kept my ice tea filled which is important to me - especially with their terrific tropical iced tea. They are a very consistent chain. more

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4 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Nov 7, 2008

Open late. Food is pretty good. Portions large. I don't care for their cheesecakes. Nice ambiance and excellent service. more

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4 of 5 stars
AndyTheGameInventor 31 contributions
Northern California
Oct 3, 2008

I'm surprised at some of the reviews I've read of this place. We live in Palo Alto and eat here often - of course that's partly because it's kid-friendly and partly because, unlike almost everything else in Palo Alto, it's open late (till midnight - getting dinner in Palo Alto past 10pm is a challenge.) I've always found the food... more

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3 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Aug 13, 2008

It's a chain restaurant, so the food taste just like any other Cheesecake Factory. Good, but nothing special. more

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1 of 5 stars
AAMV 1 contribution
San Mateo
Jul 26, 2008

We will never go back to cheesecake factory again. They forgot my husband's order. We kept on reminding them that we were still missing one more steak. ("Medium Rare") . My friends and I (total of 6) were almost done with our food when my husband's steak came. He ordered "Medium Rare" but they gave us "Medium Well". There is... more

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1 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Jul 10, 2008

Don't bother. It's where the Palo Alto tourists eat. Locals wish it would go away. more

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2 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
May 22, 2008

overrated overpriced cheesecakes. I like what Trader Joe's sells better more

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3 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
May 18, 2008

This place is so hit or miss it's ridiculous. I recommend sticking to the burgers which are hard to mess up. 2 stars for consistently good food, 4.5 stars for the coffee and cheesecake. Good late night hours. more

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2 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
May 13, 2008

Did we really need this downtown? TOO ostentatious. more

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4 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Apr 28, 2008

That's one of the most decent places that you can eat fairly late. For God's sake is there anywhere but Denny's and joints open after 11:00 ? Please let me know if you have a favorite spot! more

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Cheesecake Factory Address

375 University Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94301
Tel: (650) 473-9622
* Restaurant price information is based on meal cost per person, excluding drinks, tax and tip.