The Cheesecake Factory has recently unveiled an updated menu, rich with exciting new offerings while also streamlining its selection by removing several items. Announced via an Instagram post on March 10, 2025, the menu rejuvenation introduces 23 new dishes and drinks, including limited-time specials, a light-calorie option, and a delightful dessert. In contrast, 13 items have been taken off the menu.
Frequent menu adaptations are characteristic of the Cheesecake Factory, renowned for its vast offerings that span over 20 pages. According to founder David Overton, speaking to Nation’s Restaurant News in 2017, these modifications typically occur biannually, allowing the chain to engage customers and encourage repeat visits with fresh choices.
Explore the New Offerings at the Cheesecake Factory
The latest menu features 23 brand new items split among various categories. The Special Menu includes ten inventive dishes, while the New Additions section has five new culinary delights, complemented by four refreshing beverages and one enticing dessert.
For those looking for lighter fare, the menu includes flavorful small plates and snacks such as:
- Grilled Asparagus with Lemon Ricotta and Toasted Almonds
- Honey Roasted Carrots drizzled with Maple-Brown Butter glaze
- Charred Sugar Snap Peas dressed in a spicy chile-lime vinaigrette
- Asian Cucumber Salad featuring sesame, soy, garlic, and red chilis
- Chicken and Jalapeno Fritters from the Special Menu section
Moreover, these small plates are included in the Skinnylicious menu alongside a new Grilled Branzino option.
Continuing with the offerings, the Special Menu also boasts:
- Chicken Shawarma
- Mortadella Panion Sandwich
- A Double Smash Cheeseburger
- Thai Stir-Fried Noodles, customizable with sautéed shrimp
New appetizer options play a significant role in the update, featuring the Ahi Tuna and Shrimp, which combines poached shrimp and Ahi Tuna with fresh garnishes and an array of dips alongside crispy tortillas. Meanwhile, the Seared Tuna Tataki Salad makes a notable appearance on the menu, highlighting the premium Ahi Tuna.
The meat selections see exciting additions such as:
- Steak Frites, featuring charbroiled rib-eye bathed in a savory red wine sauce
- Spicy Ginger Beef Tenderloin, a succulent filet mignon sautéed with a medley of shiitake mushrooms, snap peas, and bell peppers in their special Sesame Ginger sauce
- Grilled Steak and Eggs, served with either potatoes or fresh tomatoes and toast
Beverage enthusiasts will find three new cocktails and a refreshing mocktail among the offerings. The options include:
- Japanese Whiskey Sour
- Yuzu Drop, made with vodka, elderflower liqueur, yuzu juice, and kaffir lime
- Margarita Verde, a vibrant blend of tequila, chile, lime, and pineapple
For those seeking a non-alcoholic option, the Yuzu Crush is refreshing and invigorating, composed of Yuzu and fresh lemon. Desserts are not overlooked either, with the new Kid’s Strawberry Shortcake featuring the Factory’s signature Shortcake topped with vanilla ice cream, fresh strawberries, and whipped cream.
Items Removed from the Menu
As part of this menu overhaul, 13 dishes have been discontinued. These include:
- Everything Flatbread Pizza
- Mushroom Burger
- Seared Ahi Tuna Salad
- White Chicken Chili
- Spicy Cashew Chicken
- Bistro Shrimp Pasta
- Fried Shrimp Platter
- Petite Filet
- Loaded Mashed Potato Omelet
- Taco Dorigos and Eggs
- Lemon Herb Parmesan Chicken (Skinnylicious)
- Spicy Shrimp Pasta (Skinnylicious)
Additionally, the Factory Combinations menu, which allowed patrons to select two entrees at a fixed price, has also been eliminated.
This refresh aligns with the Cheesecake Factory’s dedication to offering a vibrant and engaging dining experience through biannual menu updates. While some offerings may vary by location, fans of the restaurant are encouraged to visit their nearest Cheesecake Factory to experience the exciting new menu firsthand.