This was my first time going to The Cheesecake Factory, and it definitely won't be my last. The food and service were outstanding.
The pastas were delicious and the portions were huge. We really enjoyed the avocado egg rolls and fried zucchini as well.
Willie Hicks
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April 22, 2025
I've eaten at Cheesecake Factories all over the country, and each time the food, the ambiance and the service have been great. At the Columbia, Maryland location, the streak continued. I had the grilled Fish Tacos with the Roadside Sliders as an appetizer. The server constantly came to check in with us to make sure everything was okay with the food and that our drinks were refilled. Another excellent visit.
Richard Cook
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July 21, 2025
Let me save y’all the pain I went through: The Cheesecake Factory in Columbia, Maryland is a culinary catfish. I pulled up expecting flavor and left with a mouthful of disappointment and a 40-minute wait time for dry, flavorless slop.
I ordered the Jamaican-style shrimp with rice and beans, thinking I was about to get hit with some bold Caribbean fire. Instead, I got Sahara-seasoned shrimp, dry rice, and black beans that tasted like they took a nap on the stove. Zero spice. Zero sauce. Zero soul.
And just when I thought it couldn’t get worse — the Thai fried noodles came out. DRY AGAIN. No flavor. No moisture. It was like chewing regret. What I got looked like it was cooked during a drought and seasoned with regret. The rice? Dry like it came from the Sahara. The beans? Bland and lifeless like they fell asleep in the pot. The shrimp? They had the nerve to call it “Jamaican” when it tasted more like it got scared of spice and took the next flight to Nebraska.
40 minutes for food that tasted like it had been sitting in the witness protection program. Bland. Disrespectful. Absolutely not worth the time or money.
Cheesecake Factory Columbia, this ain’t it. This is the first time I've ordered takeout and it is the last. I dine-in here a couple times a month, your takeout is a complete disaster. Unfortunately, I don't have the time to dine in all the time, and for yall to serve this trash is diabolical.
Final Rating: 1 star for the shrimp existing and cut in half. Serving two shrimp sliced in half to make it look like it's four. . -5 stars for how they tasted. Pure trash.
Would I recommend? Only if you’re into disappointment and dry food therapy.
Let me be crystal clear — if you’re thinking about pulling up to the Cheesecake Factory in Columbia, Maryland, just go ahead and save your time, your money, and your taste buds the trauma.
****The absolute worst. Just to think that I let my mother’s early to rush here for this trash. And the tall slim guy behind the counter had an attitude. Telling me to go see the other lady about picking up my order. I mean, he was just standing around looking simple. Attitude and bad food is NEVER good. As many times as I come here, this was the horrible.
K George
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April 13, 2025
We had the burger, pasta and pineapple upside down cake cheesecake and it was delicious but, the best part was the service. Todd our server was Par Excellent, I thought I was dining at The Ritz-Carlton or Four Seasons! Todd is not a star but a legend. Kind, courteous, knowledgeable and has a pleasant demeanor and disposition. When you have fabulous service you can eat anything, and Todd I think is a true example of this. He is a true Ambassador of The Cheesecake Factory. When you visit ask for him and you will see what I mean. Overall great food and service.
Sudip Patel
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June 17, 2025
We recently dined at the Cheesecake Factory and had a somewhat disappointing experience, especially considering the occasion. We had made a reservation and noted that it was our son’s 17th birthday, but unfortunately, there was no acknowledgment of that at any point during our visit. That lack of recognition took away from what should have felt like a special night.
On the positive side, the reservation did help us get seated quickly, and the atmosphere was as nice as always. However, the service left much to be desired. It took a long time for our order to be taken, and our server never came by to check on us after the food arrived. One of the pasta dishes even seemed to be missing an ingredient, though we weren’t completely certain.
Despite the subpar service, most of the food was good, and we do like the overall vibe of the restaurant. We’ll likely return, but we hope to receive more attentive service—especially if we’re celebrating a special occasion.
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This was my first time going to The Cheesecake Factory, and it definitely won't be my last. The food and service were outstanding. The pastas were delicious and the portions were huge. We really enjoyed the avocado egg rolls and fried zucchini as well.
I've eaten at Cheesecake Factories all over the country, and each time the food, the ambiance and the service have been great. At the Columbia, Maryland location, the streak continued. I had the grilled Fish Tacos with the Roadside Sliders as an appetizer. The server constantly came to check in with us to make sure everything was okay with the food and that our drinks were refilled. Another excellent visit.
Let me save y’all the pain I went through: The Cheesecake Factory in Columbia, Maryland is a culinary catfish. I pulled up expecting flavor and left with a mouthful of disappointment and a 40-minute wait time for dry, flavorless slop. I ordered the Jamaican-style shrimp with rice and beans, thinking I was about to get hit with some bold Caribbean fire. Instead, I got Sahara-seasoned shrimp, dry rice, and black beans that tasted like they took a nap on the stove. Zero spice. Zero sauce. Zero soul. And just when I thought it couldn’t get worse — the Thai fried noodles came out. DRY AGAIN. No flavor. No moisture. It was like chewing regret. What I got looked like it was cooked during a drought and seasoned with regret. The rice? Dry like it came from the Sahara. The beans? Bland and lifeless like they fell asleep in the pot. The shrimp? They had the nerve to call it “Jamaican” when it tasted more like it got scared of spice and took the next flight to Nebraska. 40 minutes for food that tasted like it had been sitting in the witness protection program. Bland. Disrespectful. Absolutely not worth the time or money. Cheesecake Factory Columbia, this ain’t it. This is the first time I've ordered takeout and it is the last. I dine-in here a couple times a month, your takeout is a complete disaster. Unfortunately, I don't have the time to dine in all the time, and for yall to serve this trash is diabolical. Final Rating: 1 star for the shrimp existing and cut in half. Serving two shrimp sliced in half to make it look like it's four. . -5 stars for how they tasted. Pure trash. Would I recommend? Only if you’re into disappointment and dry food therapy. Let me be crystal clear — if you’re thinking about pulling up to the Cheesecake Factory in Columbia, Maryland, just go ahead and save your time, your money, and your taste buds the trauma. ****The absolute worst. Just to think that I let my mother’s early to rush here for this trash. And the tall slim guy behind the counter had an attitude. Telling me to go see the other lady about picking up my order. I mean, he was just standing around looking simple. Attitude and bad food is NEVER good. As many times as I come here, this was the horrible.
We had the burger, pasta and pineapple upside down cake cheesecake and it was delicious but, the best part was the service. Todd our server was Par Excellent, I thought I was dining at The Ritz-Carlton or Four Seasons! Todd is not a star but a legend. Kind, courteous, knowledgeable and has a pleasant demeanor and disposition. When you have fabulous service you can eat anything, and Todd I think is a true example of this. He is a true Ambassador of The Cheesecake Factory. When you visit ask for him and you will see what I mean. Overall great food and service.
We recently dined at the Cheesecake Factory and had a somewhat disappointing experience, especially considering the occasion. We had made a reservation and noted that it was our son’s 17th birthday, but unfortunately, there was no acknowledgment of that at any point during our visit. That lack of recognition took away from what should have felt like a special night. On the positive side, the reservation did help us get seated quickly, and the atmosphere was as nice as always. However, the service left much to be desired. It took a long time for our order to be taken, and our server never came by to check on us after the food arrived. One of the pasta dishes even seemed to be missing an ingredient, though we weren’t completely certain. Despite the subpar service, most of the food was good, and we do like the overall vibe of the restaurant. We’ll likely return, but we hope to receive more attentive service—especially if we’re celebrating a special occasion.