The Cheesecake Factory is a popular American restaurant chain known for their extensive menu and delicious cheesecake varieties. Here is the story of how it all began, from the company’s About Us page:
In the 1940s, Evelyn Overton found a recipe in her local Detroit newspaper that inspired her “Original” cheesecake. Everyone loved her recipe so much she decided to open a small bakery, but eventually gave it up to focus on raising her children, David and Renee. She moved her baking equipment to her basement kitchen and continued to sell cakes to some of the best restaurants in town.
In 1972, Evelyn and her husband Oscar moved to Los Angeles to try one last time to have their own business. With the last of their savings, they opened The Cheesecake Factory Bakery and began selling Evelyn’s cheesecakes to restaurants throughout L.A.
Their son David decided to open a restaurant in Beverly Hills in 1978 to showcase his mother’s cakes. Somehow, he just knew that a restaurant with an extensive dessert menu would be a hit. There was a line out the door on opening day. More than forty years later, many say the line has never stopped!
There are over 300 Cheesecake Factory restaurants around the United States, with some in international locations like Dubai, China, Lebanon, and beyond.
What is gluten free at The Cheesecake Factory?
In this article and guide, we’ll highlight all the gluten free menu items, sides, and other gf options available at The Cheesecake Factory. Want to learn more nutrition and allergen facts about The Cheesecake Factory’s foods? Check out their nutrition information here.
The company shares on their Questions page:
We will do our best to accommodate special requests to prepare your meal just the way you like it. Please make us aware of any food allergies or other food sensitivities when placing your order, as not all ingredients are listed in the menu. Our restaurants are not allergen or gluten free environments. Menu items may be prepared using shared equipment and fryers allowing for cross-contact with allergens and other ingredients. For these reasons, even when specially ordered, we are unable to guarantee that a menu item will be free of any allergen.
The Cheesecake Factory Gluten Free Menu
These are all the gluten free options we could find at The Cheesecake Factory. Note all items listed below do not contain wheat or gluten, based on the Cheesecake Factory Allergy Tool. These items still have the potential for cross contamination and other traces of gluten, so please keep that in mind.
Notice anything missing or incorrect? Leave a comment below. This article was last updated: May 20, 2022
Appetizers
These are all of the appetizer options at The Cheesecake Factory that do not contain wheat/gluten ingredients.
- Fire-Roasted Fresh Artichoke
- Sweet Corn Tamale Cakes
- Beet and Avocado Salad
Gluten Free Appetizer Salads
These are all of the gluten free appetizer salad options at The Cheesecake Factory that do not contain wheat/gluten ingredients.
- Appetizer Caesar Salad (GF)
- Appetizer Caesar Salad with Chicken (GF)
- Tossed Green Salad (GF)
- Tossed Green Salad with Blue Cheese Dressing (GF)
- Tossed Green Salad with French Mustard Vinaigrette (GF)
- Tossed Green Salad with Ranch Dressing (GF)
- Tossed Green Salad with Thousand Island Dressing (GF)
Gluten Free Salads
These are all of the gluten free salad options at The Cheesecake Factory that do not contain wheat/gluten ingredients.
- Caesar Salad (GF)
- Caesar Salad with Chicken (GF)
Salad Dressings and Condiments
These are all of the salad dressings and condiment options at The Cheesecake Factory that do not contain wheat/gluten ingredients.
- Barbeque Ranch Dressing
- Blue Cheese Dressing
- Caesar Dressing
- Citrus Honey Dressing
- Ketchup
- Ranch Dressing
- Thousand Island Dressing
Gluten Free Lunch Specials
These are all of the gluten free lunch specials options at The Cheesecake Factory that do not contain wheat/gluten ingredients.
- Lunch Evelyn’s Favorite Pasta (GF)
- Lunch Four Cheese Pasta (GF)
- Lunch Four Cheese Pasta with Chicken (GF)
- Lunch Fresh Grilled Salmon with Corn Succotash (GF)
- Lunch Fresh Grilled Salmon with Green Beans (GF)
- Lunch Fresh Grilled Salmon with Sauteed Spinach (GF)
- Lunch Pasta Carbonara (GF)
- Lunch Pasta Carbonara with Chicken (GF)
- Lunch Pasta Pomodoro (GF)
- Lunch Pasta with Chicken and Roasted Garlic (GF)
- Lunch Shepherd’s Pie (GF)
- Lunch Shrimp with Rotini (GF)
Gluten Free Glamburgers
These are all of the gluten free glamburger options at The Cheesecake Factory that do not contain wheat/gluten ingredients.
- Americana Cheeseburger (GF)
- B.B.Q. Kalua Pork (HI) (GF)
- Bacon-Bacon Cheeseburger (GF)
- Factory Turkey Burger (GF)
- Green Salad (GF)
- Hawaiian Fish Sandwich – Ahi (HI) (GF)
- Hawaiian Fish Sandwich – Mahi (HI) (GF)
- Hawaiian Fish Sandwich – Ono (HI) (GF)
- Hawaiian Fish Sandwich – Salmon (HI) (GF)
- Impossible® Burger (GF)
- Mushroom Burger (GF)
- Old Fashioned Burger (GF)
- Stuffed Cheddar Burger (GF)
Gluten Free Specialties
These are all of the gluten free specialties options at The Cheesecake Factory that do not contain wheat/gluten ingredients.
- Shepherd’s Pie
Gluten Free Pastas
These are all of the gluten free pasta options at The Cheesecake Factory that do not contain wheat/gluten ingredients.
- Evelyn’s Favorite Pasta (GF)
- Four Cheese Pasta (GF)
- Four Cheese Pasta with Chicken (GF)
- Pasta Carbonara (GF)
- Pasta Carbonara with Chicken (GF)
- Pasta Pomodoro (GF)
- Pasta with Chicken and Roasted Garlic (GF)
- Shrimp with Rotini (GF)
Gluten Free Fish & Seafood
These are all of the gluten free fish and seafood options at The Cheesecake Factory that do not contain wheat/gluten ingredients.
- Fresh Grilled Salmon with Fresh Corn (GF)
- Fresh Grilled Salmon with Green Beans (GF)
- Fresh Grilled Salmon with Sauteed Spinach (GF)
Gluten Free Steaks & Chops
These are all of the gluten free steaks and chops options at The Cheesecake Factory that do not contain wheat/gluten ingredients.
- Chargrilled New York Steak
- Filet Mignon
- Grilled Rib-Eye Steak
- Steak Diane
Gluten Free Side Dishes
These are all of the gluten free side dish options at The Cheesecake Factory that do not contain wheat/gluten ingredients.
- Broccoli
- French Fries
- Fresh Corn
- Green Beans
- Mashed Potatoes
- Roasted Sweet Potatoes
- Sauteed Spinach
Gluten Free Eggs & Omelettes
These are all of the gluten free egg and omelette options at The Cheesecake Factory that do not contain wheat/gluten ingredients.
- California Omelette
- Farm Fresh Eggs
- Farm Fresh Eggs with Grilled Ham
- Farm Fresh Eggs with Old Smokehouse® Bacon
- Loco Moco (HI)
- Spinach, Mushroom, Bacon and Cheese Omelette
Gluten Free Factory Create an Omelette
These are all of the gluten free factory create an omelette options at The Cheesecake Factory that do not contain wheat/gluten ingredients.
- Add Avocado (to Omelette)
- Add Bacon (to Omelette)
- Add Bell Peppers (to Omelette)
- Add Cheddar Cheese (to Omelette)
- Add Fontina Cheese (to Omelette)
- Add Fresh Mushrooms (to Omelette)
- Add Fresh Tomato (to Omelette)
- Add Green Onions (to Omelette)
- Add Grilled Asparagus (to Omelette)
- Add Ham (to Omelette)
- Add Jack Cheese (to Omelette)
- Add Red Onions (to Omelette)
- Add Roasted Peppers (to Omelette)
- Add Spinach (to Omelette)
- Add Swiss Cheese (to Omelette)
- Plain Omelette
Gluten Free Breakfast Sides
These are all of the gluten free breakfast side options at The Cheesecake Factory that do not contain wheat/gluten ingredients.
- Breakfast Potatoes
- Sliced Tomatoes
Gluten Free Desserts
These are all of the gluten free dessert options at The Cheesecake Factory that do not contain wheat/gluten ingredients.
- Bowl of Fresh Strawberries
- Bowl of Vanilla Ice Cream
- Godiva® Chocolate Cheesecake
- Hot Fudge Sundae
- Low-Licious Cheesecake
- Low-Licious Cheesecake with Strawberries
Gluten Free Skinnylicious Specialties
These are all of the gluten free skinnylicious specialty options at The Cheesecake Factory that do not contain wheat/gluten ingredients.
- SkinnyLicious® Chicken Soft Tacos
- SkinnyLicious® Shrimp Soft Tacos
Gluten Free Kids’ Menu
These are all of the gluten free kids’ menu options at The Cheesecake Factory that do not contain wheat/gluten ingredients.
- Kids’ Grilled Chicken
- Kids’ Grilled Salmon
- Kids’ Mini Hot Fudge Sundae
- Kids’ Pasta with Alfredo Sauce (GF)
- Kids’ Pasta with Butter and Parmesan (GF)
- Kids’ Pasta with Marinara Sauce (GF)
- Kids’ Scoop of Ice Cream
- Kids’ Strawberries
Gluten Free Happy Hour Menu
These are all of the gluten free happy hour menu options at The Cheesecake Factory that do not contain wheat/gluten ingredients.
- “Happy Hour” Burger (GF)
Drinks
These are all of the drink options at The Cheesecake Factory that do not contain wheat/gluten ingredients.
- Fresh Orange Juice
- Apple Juice
- Fiji Water
- San Pellegrino Water
- Certified Organic Tea
- Freshly Brewed Coffee
- Freshly Brewed Iced Tea
- Cold Brew Coffee
- Lemonade (with additional flavors)
- Soft Drinks
Photo: The Cheesecake Factory Facebook page
Items to Avoid at The Cheesecake Factory
- Watch out for the pizzas, croutons in salads, and other cross contamination.
- Avoid most appetizers. Stick with the official Cheesecake Factory gluten free menu/options and you’ll be safer.
Summary of Gluten Free Menu Options at The Cheesecake Factory
Pro tips and a quick summary of everything gluten free at The Cheesecake Factory
- The Cheesecake Factory has an extensive gluten free menu with a lot of different options from hamburgers to salads to entrees and desserts.
- When you order, tell them you have a gluten allergy or Celiac Disease so they take precautions with your meal. Even if it’s delivery or pick up, make sure to include this in your order message.
- The Cheesecake Factory has a 3 star rating on Find Me Gluten Free with over 250 ratings. The reviews are very mixed across the board. Some people have great experiences with no problems, other report being very sick depending on what they ordered.
- Personally I’ve been to The Cheesecake Factory a number of times and I really enjoy all the options they have. The burgers with a gluten free bun are good, the salads are good, and I love their cocktails.
- See other related restaurant gluten free menus: McDonalds, Taco Bell, Burger King, Jack in the Box, Hardees
Source: The Cheesecake Factory Facebook page
More Information about The Cheesecake Factory
Looking for additional information about The Cheesecake Factory, their foods, and nutritional/ingredients facts? Here are some resources we’ve found:
- Official Cheesecake Factory Menu: https://www.thecheesecakefactory.com/menu
- Official Cheesecake Factory Nutrition PDF: https://www.thecheesecakefactory.com/sites/default/files/2021-10/The-Cheesecake-Factory-Nutritional-Guide.pdf
- Official Cheesecake Factory Allergy Tool: https://www.thecheesecakefactory.com/allergy
