Review of The Cheesecake Factory

I went here for my birthday with some coworkers. The food was delicious, but I ended up getting sick. I ordered a pasta listed as being gluten-free with modifications and the chocolate flourless cheesecake also listed as gluten-free with modifications. I had read about others getting sick from the cheesecake because of a chocolate powder so I specifically asked not to have this and any other modifications that needed to be made for gluten-free. They seemed confident it was safe. They also noted that my pasta was made gluten-free when they brought it out to me. I'm confident the noodles were gluten-free noodles but are not so confident in the preparation as there were bits of broccoli in my pasta as if they might've cooked the noodles in the vegetable water. This is fine as broccoli is gluten-free but makes me questions cross-contamination steps. I'm not sure which or if both items were what caused me to get sick. I would not recommend for a Celiac as I can't say with any confidence that I think they take the necessary steps for cross-contamination or that the staff is very knowledgeable of what steps need to be made and what gluten is. If you only have an intolerance it is probably fine.

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Not at all

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Not Much

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Average

Other Characteristics

• Good for takeout
• Good selection of healthy options