The Cheesecake Factory menu is legendary for its encyclopedic offerings and is a place where cravings of all kinds go to be satisfied. It’s been giving ‘something for everyone’ vibes since forever, so when we heard that they have a new special menu, there was little room for doubt that we’d be experiencing that same energy.

Foodbeasts Anna and Theresa took all of two seconds to decide that The Cheesecake Factory’s new menu items were worth looking into, with their tasty reconnaissance work delivering some fire recommendations. Come to check out these top picks, stay to explore the other new options on the special menu. Then wash it all down with a cold glass of Dr Pepper and know you’ve treated yourself properly.

STARTERS

ASPARAGUS FRIES
If you’re looking for some fries packing size, then these asparagus lightly coated in parmesan bread crumbs are the starter for you.

STREET CORN
It’s CORN! The fact that these come in “ribs” form make for some fun bites. Add in parmesan, chile-lime mayo and cilantro and now you’ve got the juice.

AHI POKE NACHOS
Seafood lovers, go ahead and CRONCH into this plate of nachos. Here, crispy wontons get pampered with Hawaiian-style ahi tuna poke, avocado, green onion, chiles, sesame seeds and Sriracha aioli.

FLATBREAD

CACIO E PEPE FLATBREAD PIZZA
The delightful simplicity of cacio e pepe pasta gets laid out on warm flatbread, creating a picture perfect cheese pull from the parmesan and romano. Lots of freshly ground black pepper keeps the authenticity in check.

PASTA

CACIO E PEPE PASTA
This may not be Nonna’s cacio e pepe, but The Cheesecake Factory puts enough delicious twists to the classic that even she’ll appreciate the inclusion of arugula and Calabrian chiles.

SPICY RIGATONI VODKA
Looking for a carb load with a kick? Pull up a plate of al denté rigatoni that’s embraced with a spicy vodka sauce and adorned with Italian cherry tomatoes, parmesan cheese, fresh basil and crispy pancetta.

WEEKEND BRUNCH

BACON AND AVOCADO BENEDICT
Start your weekend right with a deliciously good morning. This benedict benefits from the additions of crispy bacon, avocado, tomato, arugula and a smoldering Calabrian chile Hollandaise sauce.

CHEESECAKE

CLASSIC BASQUE CHEESECAKE
What’s a trip to The Cheesecake Factory without indulging in some cheesecake? Forks up for their new Classic Basque Cheesecake, which takes their decadent and creamy cheesecake and gives it a unique “burnt” top and a bright layer of fresh berries.