Cheesecake in NJ

[Rosie]

There was an article (p64) in the Star Ledger 8/27 about "Marc's Cheesecakes." Anyone been? They sound wonderful. Which places in NJ have the best cheesecakes? Who remembers the cheesecakes they served at Weequahic Diner?

[RockADS21]

Don't kill me for backing a chain but the white chocolate truffle raspberry cheesecake at The Cheesecake Factory is orgasmic!!!

[Jason Perlow]

The Cheesecake Factory, if anything else, does make very good cheesecakes.

[babyluck]

Marc's cheesecakes do sound extraordinary. I've always been a loyal devotee of Maddalena's in Ringoes -- you can find them in local supermarkets -- but I admit Marc's sound like a higher caliber. I like Maddalena's because they are dense and almost crumbly -- I hate that oily whipped feel that a lot of cheesecakes have.

[tkrongold]

Marc's Cheesecakes is in Clifton.

[fatcatbrew]

Try going to the Sicilian Sun in Hohokus. Mamma makes the cheesecakes homemade - it is the ricotta style cheesecake - light and not too sweet - very delicious.

[tommy]

oh no, not another "mamma".

[nizza]

I've been buying cheesecakes from Marc's in Clifton for a few years now. They are delicious! You know besides his wonderful cheescakes he make the most outrageous brownies. His place is just a little storefront on Valley Road in Clifton.

[phaelon56]

The Cheesecake Factory, if anything else, does make very good cheesecakes.

I'll have to disagree on this but it is based on my one experience. I found it to be overpriced, too dense and heavy and tasted like a frozen cheesecake that was thawed out (which I later discovered is exactly what it is). The wide array of flavors and styles is impressive but to my relatively unsophisticated palate it was mediocre. Zabar's used to make an excellent cheesecake but it ain't NJ and the last time I tried theirs was twenty years ago.

[pnapoli]

I've been buying cheesecakes from Marc's in Clifton for a few years now.  They are delicious!    You know besides his wonderful cheescakes he make the most outrageous brownies.  His place is just a little storefront on Valley Road in Clifton.

i have driven by here a few times but it's so unassuming that i never gave it a thought. this post got me out the door. haven't gotten to the cheesecake yet because i could not resist the brownie. ohmigod. soooo rich.

i googled this and kept getting listings for a marc's cheesecakes on dean st. in englewood? any relation?

[nizza]

Yes, their brownies are just wonderful!!! I'm so glad you tried it. What did you think of the cheesecake? I think that he (Marc) is associated with the Englewood location. In fact, I'm pretty sure that he is now selling to certain high end stores carrying his brand.

He has so many different times of cheesecake - what kind did you get?

[pnapoli]

nizza: the cheesecake kind of rocked my world. i mean, i liked the brownie and all, but then i tried the cheesecake, ya know? wow. i got a small chocolate chip. and it's a very good thing that it was a small. i haven't baked a cheesecake in quite a while but that one inspired me. the layer of chocolate on the bottom, the layer of i-don't-know-exactly-what-but-it-was-mighty-good on the top, the perfect crust. i should hate you because i sense an unhealthy addiction coming on. i can't wait to try other flavors!

[birder53]

The Gaston Avenue Bakery in Somerville makes a great marble cheescake.

[Rich Pawlak]

You havent lived until you've had a cheesecake from Michelle Lorie Cheesecakes in Trenton. Heaven. Their blueberry cheesecake, so picture perfect, is beyond heaven.

[Rosie]

Michelle Lorie Cheesecakes. I forgot about them. We used to drive to Trenton to buy them. Can you post the address? Weren't they near a hospital?

[Durango]

The best cheesecakes in New Jersey are from Mara's Desserts in Morristown. There is no question, even the star ledger, named it the best in the state, beating out Michelle Lorie among others. Just so good, they have to be tried to be believed!

[pnapoli]

whereabouts in morristown is mara's?

[bunny]

you guys are all wrong. the best cheesecake hands down in the state is at restaurant nicholas. although its not currently on the menu, when it is on no one make a better one.

[Durango]

Mara's is on speedwell ave in Morristown. I am not sure the exact adress, but I am pretty sure they have a website, which I am also not sure of.

[keithcarpentier]

Check out GANACHE in Hoboken, NJ. WWW.GANACHE.NET

The classic cheesecake is perfection and the house special creme brulee is a dream.

[laurenmilan]

I'll have to disagree on this but it is based on my one experience. I found it to be overpriced, too dense and heavy and tasted like a frozen cheesecake that was thawed out (which I later discovered is exactly what it is). The wide array of flavors and styles is impressive but to my relatively unsophisticated palate it was mediocre. Zabar's used to make an excellent cheesecake but it ain't NJ and the last time I tried theirs was twenty years ago.

I'm more for the silky rather than dense cheesecake myself (and at room temp, not pulled outta the fridge), and I love Zabars. My favorite, though, is my own homemade ones, from my caterer aunt's recipe.

[tommy]

cheesecake aly, based in glen rock, has some super-good cheesecake. i had one yesterday and my head almost fell off.

they do come at quite a tariff, though.

[tommy]

not NJ-centric, but atkins elegant desserts makes some damned good cheesecake. i don't think they have a retail store, but i think they deliver to the US and canada. a friend has given us 2 of their samplers this holiday season, and i've never eated so much cheesecake in my life.

Edited December 29, 2003 by tommy (log)

[phaelon56]

i had one yesterday and my head almost fell off.

Will you PLEASE post a picture of this event? Enquiring minds are dying to see this. Video is not essential but would be nice.

[tommy]

Will you PLEASE post a picture of this event? Enquiring minds are dying to see this.

enquiring minds? nah. just you and menton1. ok, and maybe 1 or 2 others.