“All four of us ranked it dead last, and not by a small margin. The texture is so odd - it's loose in a way that just isn't a NY cheesecake, more like something unset and vaguely crumbly rather than a dense, sliceable classic.”
H3
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“All four of us ranked it dead last, and not by a small margin. The texture is so odd - it's loose in a way that just isn't a NY cheesecake, more like something unset and vaguely crumbly rather than a dense, sliceable classic.”
H3
“Sorry to go against the grain, but Eileen’s imo is not a universally likeable cheesecake. It’s very aerated and less dense. I do remember it being on the sweeter side too.”
H3
“I thought Eileen's was very mid. Texture-wise fantastic, but everything else very meh. Flavors just not there. Overly sweet. Overall like a B-/C+”
H3
“cheescakes are good but I think overpriced”
H2
“eileen’s cheesecake has a low sugar/no sugar cheesecake that hit the spot and made me feel like my normal foodie self.”
H2
“hit up Eileen's for some cheesecake for dessert.”
H2
“Eileen’s cheesecake”
H2
“I was so excited for the hype of Eileen’s - it fell so flat though ): there was no flavor in the filling and the texture wasn’t all that great either.”
H2
“Go to Eileen’s or Juniors or whenever for a piece of cheesecake.”
H2
“For cheesecake try Eileen’s on Cleveland Pl.”
H2
“I absolutely swear by Eileens Special Cheesecake on Cleveland street (right off the Spring Street #6 subway stop). It's a decades old mom and pop shop with absolutely delicious cheesecakes and lots of varieties.”
H2
“the tops are Eileen's or Veniero's for classic style”
H2
“Eileen’s Cheesecake. They sell bite-sized cheesecakes. You get to try many flavors this way.”
H2
“Go to Eileen's or Venieros and eat real cheesecake.”
H2
“Eileen’s for classic New York because bite sized and smooth. Also comes in fun flavors. Not too sweet.”
H2
“maybe add Eileen’s if you want cheesecake”
H2
“Cheesecake, toss up between Veniero's and Eileen's.”
H2
“Great texture, but lacking punch. Overly sweet.”
H2
“I get the raspberry usually. We always enjoy it.”
H2
“veniero’s, and eileen’s for classic”
H2
“cheesecakes from Eileen’s (they come in mini)”
H2
“Oreo!”
H2
“Just get the basic one and one that has a flavor to your liking.”
H2
“I’m actually a sucker for Eileen’s cheesecake- Oreo flavor”
H2
“The raspberry cheesecake is my favorite at Eileen’s!”
H2
“Eileen’s cheesecake”
H2
“They are both incredible. Eileen's is moist, playful, and light.”
H2
“It's so good, light, and airy. One of the best cheesecake places if not the best in the city.”
H2
“Don't miss Eileen's cheesecake”
H2
“Eileen's Special Cheesecake is also in SOHO and worth a stop.”
H2
“Junior's Or Eileen's Cheesecake”
H2
“I’m gonna 2nd the Eileen’s cheesecake (Lafayette St)”
H2
“That is the only cheesecake worthy of my caloric intake”
H2
“Eileen’s for an old fashioned cheesecake.”
H2
“I've tried Eileen's. May as well get a cheesecake at the supermarket.”
H2
“best in the city for regular NY cheesecake”
H2
“have LOVED eileen’s since the 90s!”
H2
“For classic ny Cheesecake: Eileen’s or Zabars”
H2
“I personally found the crust at Eileen's to be too crumbly. Like, when you scoop into it, the crust falls apart”
H2
“I haven’t found a better cheesecake than Eileens. Incredibly consistent”
H2
“Same with Eileen's or Veniero's for cheesecake”
H2
“I love Eileen’s but it’s not New York style cheesecake, too fluffy”
H2
“Eileen’s cheesecake in soho is sooo good”
H2
“I thought that I didn't like cheesecake until I tried Eileen's. Nice and fluffy.”
H2
“Or you can head west for 10 mins and get cheesecake from Eileen's Special Cheesecake.”
H2
“Eileen’s got the best cheesecake.”
H2
“Eileen's for some cheesecake.”
H2
“Honestly I think Eileens Cheesecake is super overrated. It’s good but nothing special at all.”
H2
“Eileen's sugar free is killer”
H2
“If you’re looking for good cheesecake, try Eileen’s Special Cheesecake instead.”
H2