National Cheesecake Day is July 30th, and we're celebrating by sharing delicious places to get cheesecake in Eastern Iowa! Whether its on the dessert menu at a restaurant, from a shop, or made at an in-home bakery, here are some of the highly-rated places to enjoy cheesecake in the area:

Anh's Bread Therapy

  • 77 16th Ave, Cedar Rapids
  • Offers cheesecake by the slice (not always available - menu changes weekly) - check the current menu on Facebook HERE
  • Hours
    • Wednesday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
    • Saturday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Cedar Falls Maid-Rite

  • 116 E 4th St, Cedar Falls
  • Offers cheesecake by the slice for dessert - dessert menu changes weekly
  • Open Monday through Saturday from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.

The Cheesecake Lady CR

  • Slices available at:
    • Big Grove Brewery, Cedar Rapids
    • Czech Town Station, Cedar Rapids
    • Groundswell Cafe, Cedar Rapids
    • The Pedaler's Fork, Cedar Rapids
  • Offered by the slice, half, or whole - orders can be placed via phone or email

Cranky Hank's Pizza Bank

  • 114 Pearl Street, Shellsburg
  • Offers slices of homemade cheesecake for dessert (flavors vary)
  • Hours
    • Wednesday, Friday, & Saturday from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.
    • Sunday from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Kathy's Pies & Bakery

  • 616 5th Ave SE, Cedar Rapids
  • Offered by the slice or whole - get details on ordering HERE
  • Hours
    • Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.
    • Saturday from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Mama Nick's Circle Pizzeria

  • 1934 Washington St, Waterloo
  • Offers slices of homemade cheesecake for dessert (flavors vary)
  • Hours
    • Tuesday through Thursday from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.
    • Friday from 11 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.
    • Saturday from 3 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Moo’s Bakery (100% plant-based bakery)

  • 2223 College St, Cedar Falls
  • Offered by the slice (not always available - menu changes weekly) - check the current menu on Facebook HERE
  • Whole cheesecakes are available via ordering online HERE
  • Hours
    • Tuesday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
    • Saturday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
    • Sunday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

The Relished Spoonful

  • Licensed in-home bakery - based in Manchester
  • Offered whole or individual-sized - get details on ordering HERE

Shut Your Piehole Cheesecakes

  • 600 South Pine St, New London
  • Hours
    • Wednesday & Thursday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
    • Friday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
    • Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Simply Bliss Cheesecakes

  • Available at:
    • Ansborough Hy-Vee, Waterloo
    • Crossroads Hy-Vee, Waterloo
    • Fareway Thunder Ridge, Cedar Falls
    • Fareway, Waterloo
    • Hansen's Dairy, Cedar Falls
    • Newton's Paradise Cafe, Waterloo
  • Get details on ordering HERE

Sweet Cheesecake

  • 1360 7th Ave, Marion
  • Offered by the slice, half, whole, in a cheesecake flight, or as a 'Cheesecake Bite'
  • Hours
    • Wednesday from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m.
    • Thursday & Friday from 6:30 a.m. to 7 p.m.
    • Saturday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
  • Also available at the Marion Hy-Vee

Try Pie

  • 522 Mulberry St, Waterloo
  • Offered by the slice - whole cheesecakes (frozen) are available by order
  • Hours
    • Monday through Wednesday & Friday from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m.
    • Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

White Tree Bakery

  • 117 1st St NW, Mount Vernon
  • Offers cheesecake by the slice - check the current menu on Facebook HERE
  • Whole cheesecakes available by order - get more information HERE
  • Hours
    • Tuesday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
    • Saturday from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
    • Sunday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Who serves YOUR favorite cheesecake in Eastern Iowa? Let us know in the comments or send us a message on your station app!

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