The Cheesecake Factory - Skokie

This restaurant is always a reliable choice in the suburbs. I always love starting with the avocado egg rolls – they’re fantastic. The flatbread was decent, but the drinks were enjoyable, and the cheesecake was absolutely divine. We also ordered the special for the 30th anniversary, which was a nice touch.

I deducted half a star due to the acoustics. It's puzzling why the first floor is left unused, especially when there’s a wait for tables. The menu can be a bit overwhelming, and with such a large selection, it makes me question the quality of the food; however, I’ve been pleased with my choices so far. I've ordered the Tuscan Chicken twice, which has less than 590 calories, and I always end up with leftovers. It's flavorful and generous in portion. Another favorite of mine is the barbecue ranch chicken salad. The soup is good as well. However, the bar area leaves something to be desired.

I tried the roadside sliders and quesadillas, and they were delicious and unique. It seems like they have created their own custom recipes. I’ll definitely be back soon for a full meal!

Good- looking place. Great ambience. Very good food and drinks. Kids loved it. Certainly got money's worth. I liked the cocktails too.

I took a bold bite before heading out into the cold, and we ended up at the Cheesecake Factory in the Old Orchard Shopping Center. We were...