The Cheesecake Factory

2 recent ratings
$$ • Restaurant
Reported to have a gluten-free menu

Warning

This is a chain, which typically means a high risk of cross-contact. It may not be possible to dine safely at this establishment.

Safety Rating
2 ratings

As rated by the community

1426 H St NW
Washington, DC 20005

Most Recent Reviews


Celiac
1 year ago

A coworker ordered a slice of the gluten-free cheesecake along with a dozen slices of other types of cheesecakes. The gluten-free cheesecake was not labeled so we had to figure it out by process of elimination and by reviewing the menu. I got so sick from the few bites of gluten-free cheesecake. I wish I had not eaten it but I felt pressured to because the coworker had ordered it just for me.

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  • — Online ordering
Asymptomatic Celiac
1 year ago

They were super accommodating. We asked and were told they have a dedicated frier, but can never guarantee 100% no contamination. My daughter, who is gluten allergic, had fries and plant based impossible burger with GF bun. I had a bite and it was really good. They made sure that they changed gloves and used different utensils as well. Finally, she had the low-licious cheesecake with strawberries. Make sure to get it with real whipped cream not the low sugar one.

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Is there a gluten-free menu?
  • — Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu
Safety Features
  • — Staff accommodates
  • — Dedicated fryer
  • — Knowledgeable staff
Other
  • — Online ordering
  • — Breakfast/Brunch
  • — Takeout
  • — Good for dairy-free
Impossible Burger
Low-licious cheesecake
Celiac
3 years ago

I ordered the Cobb salad and the GF cheesecake and I got very sick. More sick than I have ever gotten since finding out I have celiac. It seems like it was more than cross contamination like maybe the order was not gluten free at all or maybe even food poisoning. I would not recommend going there if you have celiac.

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Important

This establishment is NOT a dedicated gluten-free facility and may not be safe for those with celiac disease. Please contact the establishment directly to inquire about safety precautions.
Information contained in this listing is based on reports by the community. Please verify all information directly with the establishment.

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Notes


The Cheesecake Factory has an extensive gluten free menu. Gluten free options include pasta, burgers (with buns), and cheesecake for dessert.

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Impossible Burger
Low-licious cheesecake
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Reviews of this Chain

2 days ago

Had an amazing server (Steph) who took my concerns seriously and talked to the kitchen to verify cooking oils. Menu clearly states what can and can’t be made gluten free - I’ll update this if I have a delayed reaction but so far it’s amazing - the unsafe food in the picture is my friends meal the salad and fries are mine

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GF Menu Items
  • — Fries, Salad, Burgers
Is there a gluten-free menu?
  • — Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu
1 week ago

For a restaurant with extensive GF options, I expected much more. The server was not at all knowledgeable about GF, but was so kind and asked a lot of questions, I asked to talk to the manager who told me their are supposed to have dedicated fryers but he know that the chefs “throw anything in any fryer” and he was really kind about it and I appreciate the honestly. They ran out of GF pasta. Wound up with a burger and fruit, and didn’t get sick and appreciated the manager double checking everything.

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GF Menu Items
  • — Pasta, Dessert, Bread/Buns, Cheesecake & more
Is there a gluten-free menu?
  • — Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu
Symptomatic Celiac
1 week ago

I was nervous to come here because of the previous reviews, but I had a great experience! They have a dedicated GF fryer and explained that they change gloves and make GF items on cleaned surfaces. There was one GF appetizer option, the corn tamales, which were pretty good! Got a burger and fries as my meal, and the Godiva Cheesecake for dessert. Most importantly, I did not get sick!

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GF Menu Items
  • — Fries, Dessert, Tamales, Bread/Buns & more
Is there a gluten-free menu?
  • — Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu
Safety Features
  • — Dedicated fryer
1 week ago

Beware of cross contamination! Even there are a lot of gluten free options in the menu, we asked about gluten free pasta and they boil it in the same water than regular pasta. We asked if they could boil it in new water and they refused. Make sure to ask how your food choice is cooked before ordering!

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GF Menu Items
  • — Pasta, Dessert, Bread/Buns, Salad & more
Celiac
2 weeks ago

Gf pasta and Ghirardelli cheesecake

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GF Menu Items
  • — Pasta, Dessert, Cheesecake, Burgers

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