The secret family recipe has its roots in dinner parties of past decades, where the Sims' homemade cheesecakes garnered their earliest praise. This venture brings together two of the passions in our lives, good cheesecake and good music.
Have a hankering for cheesecake? Then you must go to Cheesecake Etc. Specializing in light, smooth and creamy cheesecakes that’ll melt in your mouth, this downtown dessert destination is the perfect spot to sit down, indulge and enjoy a bit of jazz. The dimly lit café has a romantic ambiance and is open until 1:00 am every night of the week.
Cheesecake Etc. first opened its doors back in 1979, and the legendary family recipe still remains unaltered to this day. Inspired by their travels in Paris, owners Mike and Edith Sim have created a warm and inviting café space with glowing candles and live jazz music. End your night here with a slice of cheesecake topped with a generous amount of strawberry sauce and fresh whipped cream. All other cheesecakes in the city pale in comparison to Cheesecake Etc’s signature slices, which are soft, airy and divinely decadent.
Yes there’s fluffy and light cheesecake to be found on Granville Street, and it exists at Cheesecake Etc. The signature cheesecakes at this Fairview cake shop are incredibly light and perfect for a late-night snack when you don’t want anything too heavy. The interior is also quite large and offers plenty of seating for larger groups. Did I mention that they’re open until 1:00 am all week long?