The Cheesecake Factory

The Cheesecake Factory’s vegan menu selection is a pleasant surprise. The only thing that’s missing is vegan cheesecake!

Vegan Menu Items:

  • Impossible Burger: A plant-based burger patty served with vegan-friendly toppings
  • Thai Lettuce Wraps: Substitute mushrooms or avocado for the chicken
  • Pasta: Angel Hair, Penne, Bow Tie, and Spaghettini noodles. Request no cheese when ordering.

Salads:

The Cheesecake Factory offers several salads that can be customized to be vegan-friendly:

  • Tossed Green Salad – order without croutons. Balsamic Vinaigrette, Shallot Vinaigrette, or SkinnyLicious Mustard Vinaigrette, SkinnyLicious Sesame Soy Dressing
  • French Country Salad – order without goat cheese
  • Greek Salad – order without feta
  • Vegan Cobb Salad
  • SkinnyLicious Asian Chicken Salad – without chicken and wontons
  • Mexicali Salad – order without the cotija cheese.
  • Beet & Avocado Salad – order without the honey-yogurt sauce and opt for a vegan dressing.

Sides and Sauces:

  • Marinara Sauce
  • Sides of veggies – request veggies with NO butter or margarine. Veg options include Steamed Broccoli, Fresh Corn, Green Beans, Grilled Asparagus, Sautéed Spinach, Sliced Tomatoes, and Sweet Potato Fries
  • French Fries
  • Sides of white or brown rice
  • Complimentary bread – the sourdough baguette does not contain egg, milk, or butter

VEGAN BREAKFAST OPTIONS AT THE CHEESECAKE FACTORY:

  • Smoothies: Strawberry, Tropical, Peach, and Frozen Iced Mango.
  • Fresh Fruit
  • Plain Bagels: Check for vegan-friendly options.
  • Crispy Potatoes: Order without butter.
  • Plain Toast : Order without butter.

APPETIZERS:

  • Fire Roasted Fresh Artichoke: Request without butter and substitute the garlic dip for balsamic vinaigrette.
  • Avocado Toast
  • Edamame
  • Guacamole and Chips: Request without sour cream.
  • Korean Fried Cauliflower: Specify no ranch dressing.

NEW VEGAN MENU ITEMS (2025):

  • Charred Sugar Snap Peas
  • Asian Cucumber Salad
  • Thai Stir-Fried Noodles: Order without eggs or butter for a vegan option.

Does the cheesecake factory have vegan cheesecake?

No, unfortunately at this time The Cheesecake Factory does not offer any vegan cheesecake.

Updated October 2025

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