Eileen's Special Cheesecake

A famous dessert spot in NYC that we wanted to try on our visit in the city. The queue was pretty long (took around 15-20 minutes). I can understand the hype over these cheesecakes. The taste and texture is in-between the typical dense, super sweet American-style cheesecakes and the delicate Japanese soufflé-style cheesecake. It’s not too dense and sweet, but the cream-cheese is much more present than in a Japanese cheesecake. We tried both the traditional flavour and salted caramel; both were an absolute treat.

I LOVE Eileen’s cheesecake and I do not like cheesecake! This is something special and next level from 98% of cheesecake made. It’s fresh and the flavors are on point. It’s not too sweet, staff is always pleasant. Been eating here for well over a decade, not disappointed once. My favorite fruit is raspberry, pineapple, strawberry. My favorite non fruit is salted caramel and low sugar. The crust is so delicate. Keep up the great job!

We were told this was the best cheesecake in NYC. We didn't have time to try all of NYC's cheesecakes but we had a fair amount. Let me say Eileen's was the best we had! We got the banana and key lime cheesecake. My wife said the banana one was not only the best cheesecake she had in NYC, but the best cheesecake she's ever had. She was thrilled to learn it is allegedly also Eileen's favorite. I would highly recommend Eileen's and will be back the next time I am in New York!

Junior's or Eileen's? always a big question. Both are very different but both are great - can't go wrong either way. Eileen's texture and flavor is always on point. not too sweet and always a good choice if you are in the area. It would be nice if there was some seating.

Each mini cheesecake was delicious and perfectly portioned for one person — rich, creamy, and full of flavor without being too heavy. The service was just as impressive — warm, attentive, and genuinely friendly. The only downside is that the space is quite small, which makes standing and eating at the countertop a bit tricky. Still, the cozy vibe and incredible desserts make it well worth the visit. Highly recommend stopping by for a sweet pick-me-up!