Restaurants that serve cheesecake
First Bite counts 147,900+ US restaurant locations with cheesecake on the menu. 79% are at multi-unit chains and 21% at independents, led by Sandwich restaurants. Data as of October 2026.
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What a menu search for “cheesecake” returns
| Operator | Segment | Locations | Matching menu item | Contacts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subway | Sandwich | 20,500+ | Raspberry Cheesecake Cookie | Buyer contacts |
| Dairy Queen Grill & Chill | Fast Food | 4,300+ | Royal New York Cheesecake BLIZZARD® Treat | Buyer contacts |
| Sonic Drive-In | Fast Food | 3,400+ | Cheesecake Master Shake | Buyer contacts |
| Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen | Chicken | 3,300+ | Blueberry Lemon Cheesecake Cup | Buyer contacts |
| Casey's | Pizza | 2,700+ | Casey's Strawberry Cheesecake Ice Cream 16oz | Buyer contacts |
See every operator serving cheesecake, with verified buyer contacts.
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Where cheesecake shows up on menus
Sandwich leads, with 15% of the 147,900+ locations serving cheesecake. Fast Food and Pizza follow, so it reaches well beyond one restaurant type.
| Segment | Locations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Sandwich | 22,700+ | 15% |
| Fast Food | 16,000+ | 11% |
| Pizza | 15,400+ | 10% |
| American | 14,000+ | 10% |
| Bakery | 8,600+ | 6% |
| Chicken | 8,500+ | 6% |
Top chains serving cheesecake
Subway has the largest footprint, with 20,500+ locations listing cheesecake. Multi-unit chains account for 79% of all locations, so a few chain accounts cover most of the locations.
| Chain | Segment | Locations |
|---|---|---|
| Subway | Sandwich | 20,500+ |
| Dairy Queen Grill & Chill | Fast Food | 4,300+ |
| Sonic Drive-In | Fast Food | 3,400+ |
| Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen | Chicken | 3,300+ |
| Casey's | Pizza | 2,700+ |
| Jack in the Box | Fast Food | 2,100+ |
| IHOP | Breakfast & Brunch | 1,700+ |
| Buffalo Wild Wings | Chicken | 1,400+ |
| Wawa | Fast Food | 1,300+ |
| The Burger Den | American | 1,300+ |
Top states for cheesecake
California has the most locations serving cheesecake, followed by Texas and Florida. Together the top three hold 28% of US locations.
| State | Locations |
|---|---|
| California | 15,800+ |
| Texas | 15,300+ |
| Florida | 10,600+ |
| New York | 9,800+ |
| Illinois | 6,400+ |
| Pennsylvania | 5,400+ |
| Ohio | 5,200+ |
| Georgia | 4,900+ |
How restaurants put cheesecake on the menu
These are real menu items matched by First Bite's menu search:
- Cheesecake
- Strawberry Cheesecake
- New York Cheesecake
- Ny Cheesecake
- New York Style Cheesecake
- Oreo Cheesecake
- Fried Cheesecake
- Plain Cheesecake
- Turtle Cheesecake
- Chocolate Cheesecake
Selling cheesecake into foodservice
Brands selling cheesecake or complementary products can start with operators that already list it. In First Bite you can filter restaurant operator data by menu item, segment, state and unit count, then reach the buyer with prospecting tools and verified contacts.
How sales teams turn menu data into new accounts
Search the menu item
Run a menu search for any dish, flavor or ingredient and see every operator that lists it, with location counts and segment.
Build your target list
Filter by segment, state, unit count and distributor so you only keep the accounts that fit your product.
Reach the decision maker
Request verified emails and phone numbers for the owner, chef or purchasing lead who owns the menu. No info@ addresses.
Win and track new doors
Run email sequences, send samples and track deals by account and rep in First Bite's CRM.
Frequently asked questions
First Bite counts 147,900+ US restaurant locations with cheesecake on the menu, as of October 2026.
The largest are Subway, Dairy Queen Grill & Chill and Sonic Drive-In. 79% of locations serving cheesecake belong to multi-unit chains.
Run a menu search for "cheesecake" in First Bite, then filter by segment, state and unit count to build a target list with verified buyer contacts.
