cheesecake factory?

lynne502 · Joined: 29 Apr 2007 Posts: 13 Location: Lexington, KY

Does anyone know if there are GF options at the Cheesecake Factory? A friend just asked me to go tomorrow. I heard they had a GF menu, but didn't see it when I looked at the site.

ostrich · Joined: 30 Mar 2006 Posts: 4143 Location: Nebraska

They may have a GF menu, but several people have complained about serious CC issues there. I'd think twice about going.
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lynne502 · Joined: 29 Apr 2007 Posts: 13 Location: Lexington, KY

Thanks for the advice. I know it might not be smart, but I really want to go. Has anyone eaten there successfully? If so, what did you get or how did you order?

Torrey · Joined: 11 Apr 2005 Posts: 921 Location: Hawthorne, NJ

I heard they have a GF Godiva cheesecake...
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Tim · Joined: 12 Apr 2006 Posts: 64

They do indeed have Godiva Cheesecake (GF).

Teenager at the front counter quickly knew the answer to "are any of your cheesecakes GF". Of course I was on mission for my gluten embracing wife so I ended up with 2 pieces of cc.

I have not eaten in the restaurant, however.

cruelshoes · Joined: 23 Sep 2005 Posts: 2506 Location: Washington State

Tim · Joined: 12 Apr 2006 Posts: 64

Sorry, Cheese Cake, not cross contamination.

cruelshoes · Joined: 23 Sep 2005 Posts: 2506 Location: Washington State

I figured that's what you meant, but I wanted to be sure. Glad you got the cc (cheesecake) and not the cc (cross-contamination).
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SusanB · Joined: 10 Sep 2006 Posts: 33

Someone sent me a gift card for Cheesecake Factory...we used it for my Mom on Mothers Day. I tried to contact the corporate headquarters before we went about the availability of GF items. They basically told me they didn't feel confident with me eating there. Very disappointing.

I tried to order fresh strawberries at the restaurant (all I could find that look "safe"). They didn't even want to serve that to me when I showed concerned about cross contamination. Diet Coke has become my meal of choice I guess!
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nancw · Joined: 04 Oct 2006 Posts: 834 Location: Denver, CO

I just figure that any place with a name that includes Cake, Bread, Pasta or Spaghetti is off of my list of places to potentially eat out safely. Wink

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ostrich · Joined: 30 Mar 2006 Posts: 4143 Location: Nebraska

Agreed. This includes places like Panera Bread, Subway, Spaghetti Factory, etc.
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cruelshoes · Joined: 23 Sep 2005 Posts: 2506 Location: Washington State

Actually, some Spaghetti Factory locations offer GF pasta. You have to call ahead and ask for it, though, and there are only 2 sauce choices.
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ostrich · Joined: 30 Mar 2006 Posts: 4143 Location: Nebraska

Spaghetti Factory is on the list for multiple reasons. The main concern is CC. The second concern is sanitation. One of my friends found a cockroach in his pasta last time he was there.
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nancw · Joined: 04 Oct 2006 Posts: 834 Location: Denver, CO

I think that would be part of their a la carte "Extra Added Protein" menu...
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Tim · Joined: 12 Apr 2006 Posts: 64

FWIW, I've always had good experiences with Subway. Their website is excellent for GF items. I order a salad and ask the workers to put on fresh gloves. They are always good about not getting veggies "off the top" of the pile. I've had a few places open new bags of veggies to be on the safe side.

If anyone is near a Biaggio's Italian restaurant, they have a GF menu w/pasta. They understand cross contamination and eliminate it. They explained to me that's why they like GF reservations so they'll set the kitchen up for night like that.