The Cheesecake Factory

The restaurant serves an American menu of scratch-made dishes alongside its well-known selection of cheesecakes and desserts, with dine-in, takeout, and delivery options for anyone shopping or spending an afternoon at Yorkdale.

Planning a first visit

A first visit goes more smoothly with a little preparation, since this location sits inside one of the busiest shopping centres in North York and traffic through the mall shifts with the time of day and the season.

Choosing when to arrive

Yorkdale draws heavy weekend foot traffic, especially during back-to-school season and the winter holidays, when shoppers move between anchor stores and stop in for a meal. Visitors planning a first stop at The Cheesecake Factory in North York may find calmer conditions earlier in the day, right after opening, or on a weekday afternoon rather than during peak evening hours. Anyone hoping to be seated quickly, particularly with a larger group, benefits from calling ahead to ask about current wait times, since seating is generally handled in the order guests arrive.

Getting there and parking

Free self-parking is available on site, along with paid parking and valet parking for those who prefer it. Because Yorkdale is a major regional shopping destination, parking areas can fill quickly on weekends and during holiday shopping periods, so allowing extra time to park and walk in is worth factoring into a first visit.

Deciding what to order

New guests are often working from a large menu, with more than 250 dishes prepared fresh daily, spanning appetizers, salads, burgers, sandwiches, pasta, fish and seafood, and other specialties. Reviewing the menu online before arriving, including the lighter SkinnyLicious® options and the kids' menu for families, can make ordering easier once seated. Portions at The Cheesecake Factory tend to run large, so first-time visitors often plan to share a dish or save room for dessert from the more than 30 cheesecake and specialty dessert options.

Services offered at this North York location

Beyond a sit-down meal, this Yorkdale location offers several ways to enjoy the menu depending on a guest's schedule and plans for the day.

Dine-in and the bar area

Guests can be seated in the main dining room for a full sit-down meal, or gather in the bar area, which serves as the setting for happy hour Monday through Friday from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM, featuring select food and drink specials in a relaxed setting.

Weekend brunch

A brunch menu is available Saturday and Sunday until 2:00 PM, giving North York residents and Yorkdale shoppers a slower-paced option for a weekend morning or early afternoon visit before continuing on to the rest of the mall.

Takeout and delivery

The full menu is available for pickup and delivery for guests who prefer to eat elsewhere, whether that means bringing a meal home after a day of shopping or ordering for an office nearby.

Group and family dining

The dining room's open floor plan accommodates larger groups of seven or more during quieter stretches of the day, such as shortly after opening or on weekday afternoons. Families are welcomed with a dedicated kids' menu, making the location a practical stop for multi-generational groups shopping together at Yorkdale.

Local context: dining at Yorkdale in North York

North York's Yorkdale corridor sees steady traffic year-round, with noticeable surges around back-to-school shopping in late summer and the holiday season from late November through December. Seasonal shifts in mall hours and event days, such as major sales weekends, can also affect how busy the restaurant gets, so checking ahead before a first visit is a reasonable step for anyone unfamiliar with the location.

Frequently asked questions

What kind of food is served at this location?

The menu includes American dishes such as appetizers, salads, burgers, sandwiches, pasta, and fish and seafood, prepared fresh daily, along with a wide selection of cheesecakes and specialty desserts.

Is reservation-free walk-in seating available?

Seating is generally handled in the order guests arrive, based on party size. Guests with larger parties of seven or more are advised to call ahead or visit during quieter periods, such as right after opening or on weekday afternoons.

Can I get food to go instead of dining in?

Yes, the full menu is available for pickup and delivery, in addition to dine-in seating and the bar area.

Where exactly is the restaurant located?