There's a cheesecake out there for everyone, whether you prefer to keep it classic with vanilla and strawberry or a New York–style baked cheesecake, or are craving something decadent, rich, and piled with toppings. As long as the base is perfectly buttery and crumbly and the toppings generous, a cheesecake is a standout dessert and we've found the best places to indulge in America.

Click or scroll through to discover where you can find the very best cheesecake in your state.

Our selections are based on genuine user reviews, awards and accolades, and the first-hand experience of our team. They're also regularly checked and updated.

There are around 50 flavors on offer at The Cheesecake Empori-Yum in Montgomery, but customers say the pecan pie is one of the best cheesecakes they’ve ever tasted. You can also request sugar-free, gluten-free, or vegan varieties of cheesecake, and the owner Monique Williams will happily meet your requirements. There's also a selection of savory egg rolls and sandwiches on the menu.

Mediterranean-influenced restaurant South Restaurant + Coffeehouse serves breakfast, brunch, and dinner, but customers say it's vital to save room for the salted caramel cheesecake. Salty, creamy, and sweet, it features a pretzel crumble base, caramel sauce, and sea salt, and diners can’t get enough.

Visitors to this little Italian café, which is tucked within a grocery store, can't stop talking about the New York–style cheesecake. It's described as out of this world by satisfied customers, who love its creamy texture. You can order it with a strawberry sauce topping or go for the classic version. It's not just the cheesecake that's raved about, either; visitors go as far to say Defalco's is one of the best Italian delis you'll find anywhere.

Romantic restaurant The Pantry West has a crème brûlée cheesecake that's truly spectacular. It’s lighter than regular cheesecake and has a hardened, caramelized sugar crust. Some people say they’d visit just to eat it, describing it as 'life-changing.' You can also get a slice from sister restaurant The Pantry Crest, also in Little Rock.

Beloved cake shop Harriet’s Cheesecakes Unlimited has been keeping customers happy with delicious slices of cheesecake since 1983. There are dozens of flavors available, but customers say the praline version is a must-try. It’s wonderfully rich and sweet with a crunchy crust, sticky sauce, and crumbles on top for satisfying texture. All of the cheesecakes here are incredible, though, with some customers describing them as the best anywhere.

Launched from Julia Tokarz and Gregory Lay's kitchen during the COVID-19 pandemic, East Side Cheesecakes now has a large and loyal fanbase. Made with house-made fresh cream cheese for extra depth of flavor, all of the cheesecakes are delicious, but it's the impressive-looking Strawberry Seduction that gets customers' votes. With a buttery Graham cracker crust, dreamy creamy filling, and piles of fresh strawberries, it's out of this world.

At Boonzaaijer's Dutch Bakery in Colorado Springs, customers can't stop talking about the chocolate cheesecake dome. An individual portion of New York–style cheesecake with a chocolate cookie base and a creamy vanilla filling encased by a chocolate shell, it’s the perfect, decadent treat.

Cute patisserie Marjolaine has been serving delicious desserts to the people of New Haven for around 50 years, and it remains the best place to go if you're craving cheesecake. The top one to order? The deliciously creamy strawberry cheesecake piled high with juicy berries and topped with whipped cream. It's a classic that simply can’t be beaten.

Customers rave about the individual cheesecakes baked at Sweet Something Desserts thanks to the interesting selection of flavors available. Examples include s'mores, Oreo, peach cobbler, chocolate raspberry, caramel apple, and pineapple upside down cheesecake. The only problem is choosing which to go for! The bakery also offers regular specials, which customers love.

The cheesecakes at fancy dessert spot dbakers Sweet Studio in Miami are huge, impressive, decadent affairs, especially the much-loved Nutella cheesecake. It has a baked Graham cracker crust and a creamy Nutella filling, topped with Nutella fudge, whipped cream, Nutella macarons, and Ferrero Rocher – definitely one for the chocolate lovers.

Award-winning bakery Sister Honey's has a menu of impressive-looking pies, cupcakes, cakes, pastries, cookies, and more but the perfectly creamy and flavorful cheesecakes are simply stunning. A customer favorite is the strawberry cream cheesecake with a light and creamy strawberry filling, coconut cookie crust, fresh whipped cream, and strawberry garnish.

The signature New York–style cheesecake from Sammy Cheezecake, a popular takeaway dessert shop in East Point, just outside Atlanta, is loved by customers who say it's a total must-try. It's topped with strawberries and whipped cream, and those in the know ask for a drizzle of strawberry sauce too.

Bright and airy Cake M's signature New York–style cheesecake features a distinctive nutty base and is a customer favorite all year round, but it's the seasonal pumpkin cheesecake that this patisserie is famous for. There are pieces of pumpkin in the creamy filling and customers put their orders in weeks before Thanksgiving. Available as a whole pie or by the slice, it's definitely worth waiting for.

There's a selection of 15 cheesecake flavors at Boise Pie Co. which a rotating array made in-store each day, so it's worth pre-ordering if there's a certain one you really want to try. Customers love them all, and say these are the best cheesecakes they've ever tasted. The cookies and cream one has a traditional-style filling combined with Oreos and a chocolate cookie crust, while other flavors include midnight orange, raspberry swirl, Japanese soufflé, and vanilla bean.

Fans say that, when they think of cheesecake, they think of Schweet – the quality here is that good. One of the favorite flavors on offer is the Viola: a Graham cracker crust with a soft and creamy vanilla filling, topped with fresh blueberries or strawberries. This classic is delicious, fresh, and worth making a journey for. People also praise the customer service and the clear passion that goes into crafting the cheesecakes here.

Serving locals since 1905, Shapiro's Delicatessen has several enticing cheesecake flavors on the menu including carrot cake, Oreo, and devil’s food cake. However, it's the plain cheesecake, a New York–style slice made with cream cheese, that always hits the spot. People say this is one of the best delis (and cheesecakes) you'll find outside the Big Apple.

For an extra-decadent cheesecake, head to Italian restaurant Baroncini. The torta al mascarpone is made with caramelized mascarpone with a crunchy top similar to crème brûlée. Served with strawberry sauce and fresh berries for the perfect balance of tart and sweet, diners say it's the ideal dessert to top off a wonderful meal.

The Pantry KC bakery and café is renowned for its showstopping selection of baked goods. But it's the mini cheesecake, especially the vanilla variety, which customers return for time and time again. In fact, some say you'll want to buy another one as soon as you've taken a bite. Small but perfectly formed, it comes topped with fresh cream and fruit, and every mouthful is a delight.

Expect a line out of the door at Big Nita's: the cheesecakes here are legendary. And with so many flavors to choose from, it's no wonder customers go all out and order the sampler cheesecake when they finally make it to the front. Flavors change daily but include Nutter Butter Fudge, Hershey's Cookies N Creme, Almond Joy, and Strawberry Ooey Gooey Butter Cheesecake.

Cajun and Creole restaurant Commander's Palace makes its classic dessert with house-made cream cheese. It's refreshingly sour, and has the thinnest honey Graham cracker crust. It's then drizzled in a sticky caramel sauce – so good that people wish they could take a jar home – and elegantly garnished with a chocolate lattice. Customers say it's the best cheesecake ever, and a must-order here.

Upmarket restaurant Timber Kitchen & Bar is the hottest place in Bangor for great food and a lively atmosphere. Customers say the dessert to go for is definitely the lemon meringue cheesecake, which has a shortbread cookie crust and a creamy lemon filling, and is topped with tiny, toasted meringues, a lemon curd drizzle, and a candied lemon slice. It's served in two pieces so it's perfect for sharing, although we wouldn't judge you for eating both!

The Big Greek Cafe combines two popular desserts in this mouthwatering baklava cheesecake. Soft, creamy cheesecake is layered with crispy filo pastry and nuts for a decadent treat that's creamy, crunchy, chewy, and sweet, all at the same time. There are several Big Greek Cafe locations throughout the state.

Award-winning, family-run Bova's Bakery has been a staple of Boston's historic North End since 1926. Open 24 hours, you can get your sweet fix day or night, and customers say the strawberry cheesecake is a must-try. Creamy, traditional cheesecake is topped with strawberries, drizzled with sweet strawberry sauce, and finished off with fresh whipped cream. Delicious!

LaDawn 'Kitty' Morris-Daniels loves developing new flavors, and there's a long list of cheesecakes available at Kitty's Cheesecakes & More, a down-to-earth dessert shop in the Detroit area. But it's the strawberry shortcake cheesecake that customers say is simply the best. It's wonderfully bright, with swirls of vanilla and strawberry, and is finished with a crunchy shortcake crumble and white chocolate drizzle. 

Independent bakery Muddy Paws Cheesecake is celebrating 30 years of serving the best cheesecakes in Minnesota, and it's easy to see why this place has remained so popular for so many years. There's a tempting array of cheesecake flavors to choose from, including black forest, cafe au lait, chocolate toffee, lemon drop, and honey vanilla. But if you only try one, make it the raspberry swirl – customers say it's perfectly balanced, with just the right amount of berry for a deliciously tart and sweet treat.

The turtle cheesecake at charming bakery French Kiss Pastries comes highly recommend by customers, who say it's simply delicious. It has a vanilla bean filling, a chocolate cookie crust, and a topping of caramel, pecans, and chocolate. Fresh, handmade, and served with a side of Southern hospitality, this beautiful cheesecake makes a great alternative to a traditional cake for a special occasion.

Every cheesecake at this casual café and dessert spot is worth writing home about, and fans say that one slice often just isn't enough. Perhaps the prettiest cheesecake offered at Hank’s is the mouthwatering white chocolate raspberry, which has a chocolate cookie crust, baked white chocolate filling, and raspberry glaze. It tastes as wonderful as it looks, and one bite will have you calling this your favorite dessert.

Caramel Cookie Waffles specializes in stroopwafels, the round waffle sandwiches that encase a layer of caramel, but it's also the place to go in Montana for a mean cheesecake. Different flavors are offered by the slice each day, while you can also pre-order whole cheesecakes. Pictured is the highly recommended cappuccino flavor.

At High Society Cheesecake – a shop in Lincoln known for its handcrafted treats – you can get your cheesecake in a variety of sizes, or mix and match slices in a cheesecake flight. Customers particularly love the decadent Oreo-topped cookies n' cream flavor, which is just as delicious as it sounds. Other flavors include brownie, cherry, and raspberry limoncello. There's also a range of cheesecakes that scoop like ice cream, plus cheesecake sandwiches.

Chic Japanese-style pastry shop Suzuya Patisserie has an impressive (and very pretty) dessert on its menu called the Tokyo cheesecake. It's a seriously light and fluffy baked cheesecake adorned with Earl Grey tea–flavored macarons, raspberries, strawberries, and cream. It's so popular, it often sells out. Customers also love that all the treats here are served in cute boxes, making them perfect to give as gifts as well.

Greek restaurant Amphora is known for its Hellenic-inspired cuisine that puts a twist on traditional, northern Greek dishes, and its cheesecake is no exception. The baklava cheesecake incorporates the classic Greek pastry – made with layers of filo, nuts, and honey – into each pie. It’s drizzled with more honey on top, for a dessert that customers say you simply must save room for. You can also order a whole cheesecake to take home.

A perfectly crunchy base, creamy filling, and flavorful toppings make The Cheesecake Lady the place to go for a sweet treat in Hamilton. Flavors include amaretto, cookies and cream, carrot cake, blueberry crumb, and lemon, and cheesecakes are available whole or by the slice. The most popular order, however, is the cheesecake bites: five different flavors in six bitesize squares (30 pieces in total).

If it’s a rich and decadent dessert you’re after, head to A Heavenly Taste Cakery, where cheesecakes are loaded with huge volumes of sweet toppings. There's a range of flavors and toppings options that tend to change regularly, but a firm customer favorite is the caramel churro cheesecake. It's piled high with miniature churros, whipped cream, and caramel sauce.

This iconic pastry shop has been operated by the Veniero Family since 1894 and is renowned for its New York cheesecake, which many say is the best you'll ever taste. With the perfect balance of creaminess and flavor, it's worth a trip to Veniero's for a taste alone, but customers also love the old-school surroundings of this historic spot and say everything on the menu is spot-on.

Good things really do come in small packages at cute and colorful Eileen’s Special Cheesecake, where the most popular cheesecake is the strawberry mini, topped with a single fresh strawberry and strawberry sauce. Customers adore its crumbly Graham cracker crust, love that it isn't too sweet, and say it just melts in the mouth.

At swanky restaurant Dressler’s, the dessert menu has a cheesecake that some customers say is the best they've ever tasted. The adorably named Mom’s Cheesecake features a Graham cracker crust and a silky-smooth baked filling, with notes of cinnamon. 

10 North Main Smokehouse & Grill specializes in juicy steaks, but diners say the blueberry cheesecake is exceptional and provides the perfect end to a meal here. The fruity dessert is perfectly creamy, sweet, and tangy, with a crunchy base and comes topped with blueberries and served with fresh whipped cream.

Everyone raves about the cheesecake cupcakes from The Cheesecakery in Cincinnati. The small treats are just the right size and customers love trying a few flavors (you can even get a cheesecake flight). Featuring a buttery Oreo crust, creamy Oreo cheesecake filling, whipped cream, and crushed Oreos, the Oreo cheesecake cupcake is the most popular flavor.

This 'one-of-a-kind' cheesecake bakery makes all its specialty cheesecakes, right down to the sauces, from scratch. There's a long list of rotating flavors, including the Big Mamma (peach cobbler) and Oh Really Oh (Oreo), but you'll find the Strawberry No Shortcake (original with strawberry glaze and fresh strawberries) on the menu every day thanks to its popularity. They're a good size, too; the individual cheesecakes are still big enough to share.

JinJu Patisserie is run by an award-winning chef duo, and it shows. The artisan cheesecakes are beautifully presented, each one a mini piece of artwork. Inspired by classic New York–style cheesecakes, they’re individually portioned, extra creamy, and elegant, with a quenelle on top as a chic finishing touch. The patisserie offers seasonal flavors, too, with the yuzu matcha and pumpkin especially popular.

The baker behind The Cheesecake Lady hadn't even tasted cheesecake until she was 34; she instantly fell in love with the dessert and learnt how to bake her own. The result is a selection of four-inch mini and two-inch baby cheesecakes in delectable flavors, including s'mores and strawberry shortcake. A favorite is fudge brownie – customers say the gloriously chocolatey creation is the best cheesecake they’ve ever had. 

The star of the show at cozy patisserie Pastiche is the classic French-style vanilla bean cheesecake, topped with a raspberry mirror glaze and fresh berries, and baked on a buttery Graham cracker crust. Available in a six- or eight-inch size, customers say it never fails to impress, calling it a thing of beauty.

Everything at Annie O Love’s is vegan and gluten-free, and customers say that the sweet treats on offer are incredible, regardless. One of the most popular items is the peanut butter apocalypse cheesecake, featuring a brownie batter base, vanilla bean filling, cookie dough balls, peanut butter chocolate mousse, chocolate, and sea salt. It’s not traditional, but it is absolutely delicious.

Diane's Cheesecakes in Sioux Falls is a local gem specializing in rich, handcrafted cheesecakes with unforgettable flavors. The standout dessert is the OTT chocolate chip cookie brownie cheesecake, but customers also rave about the turtle, and classic strawberry swirl varieties. Diane offers both traditional and gluten-free options, with sizes ranging up to 10 inches. Customers love her attention to detail and homemade touch, making each dessert a personal experience worth savoring.

Sweet Dreams Bakery & Bubble Tea is the place to find something a little different to your usual slice of rich, creamy cheesecake. Here, one of the specialties is Japanese-style cheesecake. It comes in an oval shape (enough for two) or as a larger round cake, and people love that it's light, fluffy, and not overly sweet. Customers also rate the egg custard tarts and, of course, the bubble or boba tea.

Customers rave about the banana pudding flavor at All The Crave Cheesecakes. With a vanilla wafer crust, fresh banana pieces, and banana buttercream, fans say it's soft, creamy, and delicious. Other flavors include red velvet, wedding cake, Champagne, and Texas chocolate, all available in cute single portions, cupcake style.

The passion Key lime cheesecake from dessert shop Fillings & Emulsions has many admirers. Topped with passion fruit curd, chocolate discs, and cream, it's sweet, tart, and creamy, and the presentation is beautiful, whether you order an individual portion or a whole cake. Find it here and at the second location, in West Valley City, along with equally gorgeous cheesecakes like the vivid green Key lime and glossy chocolate raspberry. 

What other flavor of cheesecake would you eat when in Vermont? The maple cheesecake is a specialty at café and bakery Chef’s Corner, and is a must-try for anyone stopping by. Each miniature cake has a sweet and crunchy Graham cracker crust, a smooth and creamy filling, and just the right amount of maple flavor. Customers say it's a must-try.

Intimate tavern-style Hunt Room is set is the historic Cavalier Hotel, dating back to 1927. The atmospheric, low-lit restaurant is a popular choice for date nights and special occasions, with diners saying the apple bourbon cream cheesecake is worth the visit alone. With a vanilla and Oreo biscuit crust, a filling of bourbon-laced cream cheese, and a topping of dried apples and caramel sauce, fans say every bite is incredible.

The award-winning Bakery Nouveau is known for its unmissable cool and creamy classic cheesecake, with a touch of vanilla. It’s light and fluffy, with either a classic Graham cracker or chocolate crumb base topped with a seasonally changing fruit glaze and fresh fruit. Customers love it, and say everything on the menu is spot-on.

Gourmet cheesecake shop Everything Cheesecake has a rotating menu of more than 60 flavors, with half a dozen sold by the slice each day. Customers say that whatever you choose, from hot fudge sundae to a cheesecake topped with Cinnamon Toast Crunch (pictured), you’ll be tucking into the best cheesecake you've ever had. There are also seasonal specials for occasions like Valentine's Day, and fun, colorful creations, like the Cookie Monster cheesecake.

The award-winning cheesecake at long-running family bakery Simma’s Bakery is 'out of this world,' according to customers. The decadent pie has a chocolate cake bottom and a layer of raspberry, plus a creamy, fluffy, classic cheesecake filling. The whole thing is covered with a glossy chocolate ganache, and is beautifully presented.

This classy restaurant in downtown Cheyenne serves a cheesecake that stands out from the rest. The Met cheesecake has a chocolate Oreo biscuit base, and comes topped with a sticky-sweet raspberry sauce and fresh berries. Satisfied customers say it perfectly rounds off a meal here.

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Last updated by Dominique Ayling.