The Cheesecake Factory allergen menu

Allergen questions

How do I use this allergen filter?

Tick every allergen you need to avoid. The list updates to show only dishes that contain none of them. With nothing ticked you see all 401 dishes.

How many gluten-free options does The Cheesecake Factory have?

74 of the 364 dishes that list allergens have neither gluten nor wheat. Another 37 items, mostly drinks and plain sides such as steamed rice and French fries, list no allergens at all. The restaurant does not operate a dedicated gluten-free kitchen, so guests with celiac disease should tell their server before ordering.

Are there dairy-free options?

45 of the 364 dishes that list allergens contain no milk. Cheesecakes and specialty desserts almost always contain dairy; savoury dishes vary widely.

How many dishes are free of all nine major allergens?

37 items list no allergens at all, and they're mostly drinks and plain sides such as steamed rice and French fries. Every dish that lists any allergen names at least one of the nine or gluten.

Does an empty allergen list mean a dish is safe for me?

No. It means the recipe doesn't include that allergen. The Cheesecake Factory cooks in a shared kitchen with shared fryers, grills and prep surfaces, so cross-contact is possible on any dish. Treat this page as a shortlist to discuss with your server, not as a clearance.

Why is gluten listed separately from wheat?

Wheat is one of the nine FDA major allergens. Gluten is a protein family that also occurs in rye and barley and in some sauces and marinades. A dish can be wheat-free and still contain gluten, so both are tracked as separate filters.

Why do some menu items not appear here?

This page covers 401 dishes. Bottled cocktails and a few sauces have no allergen information at all, so they're left out rather than shown with a blank list that would read as falsely safe.