Cheesecake Factory’s Hands-Down Best Burger Isn’t The Old Fashioned Or Americana

WhiteYura/Shutterstock Add Tasting Table on Google: Preferred Source Google Discover Cheesecake Factory is known for its expansive menu and various dining options — and the cheeseburger selection is absolutely no slouch in that regard. You may be surprised that a chain restaurant can produce such top-quality burgers, but Cheesecake Factory’s Glamburgers often win raves from devoted fans. In fact, one sandwich, in particular, drew plaudits from a Tasting Table reviewer: the Macaroni and Cheese Burger. The sandwich features a beef patty, fried macaroni and cheese balls, and cheddar cheese sauce alongside the traditional burger fixings.

While ranking 10 Cheesecake Factory cheeseburgers from worst to best, our taste tester put it right at the top of the list. “It’s one of those burgers that sounds ridiculous on paper, yet turns out to be surprisingly delicious in practice,” our reviewer remarked. The utter cheesiness of the whole dining experience is what sets this Cheesecake Factory offering apart. In fact, each bite “explodes” with a combination of beef, cheese, and noodles, complemented by crispy breading that enhances the texture. This is despite the layers of cheddar cheese sauce that covers both the noodles and the patty itself.

Though the Old Fashioned and Americana burgers also bring interesting ideas to the table — the Americana is a potato-heavy tribute to that classic burgers-and-fries combo, while the Old Fashioned is your basic burger with veggies — there are more exciting choices on the menu. That goes double if you want all the cheesy goodness that the Macaroni and Cheese Burger provides. Oh, and it’s best to forego any further condiments, as they may get in the way of the dairy-laden nosh.

Megan Hageman/Tasting Table With all that cheese to consider, one might wonder how fans feel about such a gooey offering. For the most part, the Macaroni and Cheese Burger is a pretty popular dish among Cheesecake Factory fans, burger enthusiasts, and those who adore a simple mac and cheese meal. “Man, it was tasty,” offered one Instagram user impressed by the burger. Another reviewer on Yelp agreed: “WOW! The quality of meat, cheese and bread is crazy good. Had a bite of my husband’s leftover and I ended up killing the rest of it!” Over on Facebook, another commenter remarked, “I just had this a few weeks ago. It was perfect.”

Some diners even had a few hacks on hand to improve the sandwich. “Pro tip, get this with a veggie burger patty,” one Redditor suggested. Of course, there are plenty of other ways to jazz up your Macaroni and Cheese Burger. Requesting extra cheese sauce or an Alfredo drizzle is quite tasty, for instance. You can also ask for other sauces, including the Buffalo sauce, to give the dish a spicier kick. You can even add more of that delicious mac and cheese by ordering the Fried Macaroni and Cheese appetizer.

The cheese alone is worth the effort for this specialty burger, especially if you’re already a fan of the fried mac and cheese balls. They are among the best Cheesecake Factory appetizers, after all. Whether you’d rather enjoy this meal plain, loaded up with condiments, or with some bacon on top, this must-try Cheesecake Factory entrée is definitely stellar.