Finding the Best Cheesecake Across America
Dessert lovers seeking top-tier slices can find standout bakeries nationwide, Chowhound reported in its comprehensive state-by-state breakdown.
From century-old institutions to recently established food trucks turned brick-and-mortar spots, bakeries across the country are earning acclaim for scratch-made crusts and creative flavor profiles.
Gulf Shores Staples and Alaskan Pies
In Alabama, Hope’s Cheesecake has served dozens of flavors in Gulf Shores since 1996, according to Chowhound. Fan favorites range from red velvet and Snickers to pecan praline.
Up north in Alaska, Luci Mae’s Bakery across Chugiak and Wasilla combines two dessert favorites by topping pies with cheesecake. Chowhound noted that the blueberry pie and cheesecake combination stands out as a top customer recommendation.
Arizona Innovations and Arkansas Traditions
Banham’s Cheesecake in Phoenix builds headline-making slices from a family recipe, with banana cream and Oreo leading the menu. Further east, Cheesecake on point! in Little Rock transitioned from a popular food truck to a brick-and-mortar storefront in 2021, earning steady praise for its key lime and strawberry crumble flavors.
Where Chicago-style cheesecake originated and coastal bakeries lead
Where did Chicago-style cheesecake originate?
Eli Schulman created Chicago-style cheesecake in 1978 at Eli’s Chicago Cheesecake, which now supplies desserts for James Beard Foundation afterparties and mail-order customers.
Which coastal bakery is led by a Food Network champion?
Sift Bake Shop, with locations in Mystic, Niantic, and Mohegan Sun in Connecticut, is overseen by Chef Adam Young, recognized as 2018’s Best Baker in America.
What is a notable 24-hour option in Maine?
Momo’s Cheesecakes in Ellsworth operates as a 24/7, self-serve, pet-friendly spot offering around 60 scratch-made varieties like lemon blueberry and red velvet.
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