Cheesecakes by Alex
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Cheesecakes by Alex

315 S Elm St, Greensboro, NC

★★★★★4.7(2,673 Google reviews)

Crema's Take

This vibrant Greensboro bakery has earned its stellar reputation as a destination worth the drive, with showstopping cheesecakes that strike the perfect balance between indulgence and restraint—none of that cloying sweetness that plagues so many dessert spots. Beyond the exceptional cakes, you'll find a genuinely welcoming space where the owner Alex is often present, friendly staff keep things running smoothly, and the colorful, clean atmosphere makes it equally suited for lingering with your laptop or meeting friends over a slice of their moist, coconut-forward creations. With easy parking and a thoughtful pastry selection that extends well beyond cheesecake, this is the kind of place people happily drive an hour to revisit.

What to expect

ParkingPastriesLaptop friendlyMeetingsSlow sitTraditional drinksWifiFamily friendly

Google Reviews

Alphantina Hayes
★★★★★3 months ago

I drove an hour to go here. Easy parallel parking in front of the shop. The restaurant was clean & colorful with cute decor. They have a done in area with table and chairs. The staff was friendly and helpful. The prices are reasonable. Now to the good part!!!! The treats were so delicious!! (I do not eat cheesecake, so I didn’t buy any.) I chose a strawberry red velvet cookie sandwich, a butterscotch cookie, and a blue velvet cupcake. ALL OF THEM WERE YUMMY!! The cupcake was moist & flavorful. I would definitely return. It’s so many choices to choose from, so I have to return. lol.

juan du toit
★★★★★3 months ago

Best cheesecake in town by far maybe even in America 🇺🇸 we were also fortunate to meet the owner Alex 😀 very friendly and will definitely go back next week to try their amazing looking cakes 🎂

Isaiah Hyman
★★★★4 months ago

The cheesecakes here aren't overly sweet and there are lots of cheesecake, cake and pastry options available. The staff members provide good service and the establishment is pretty clean overall.

Sylvia Graham
★★★★5 months ago

Hi, my name is Sylvia and I made a purchase last night 12/6/2025. I purchased 2 pieces of white chocolate raspberry, 1 slice of banana pudding cake, lemon blueberry cake & coconut cake. I'm sitting here eating the coconut cake & I go to eat more and I see a long strand of brownish hair underneath the slice of cake. I've tried calling the store today 3 times & no one answered. I'm going to check the other 2 slices to see if anything is in it. I have pictures and a video of the hair as I pull it out the cake. It's unfortunate that this happened. I drove from Rockingham, NC to Greensboro, NC. This was my 2nd time coming to this location. Suggestion is the workers should wear hairnets or something to prevent this from happening to anyone else. My daughter loves the cheesecakes so she may come back but I more than likely won't make anymore purchases. The same girl boxed up the other 2 slices. Sad part is the cake was actually good.

Pierre
★★★★7 months ago

I stumbled across this bakery and was so pleasantly surprised! The star of the show was definitely the coconut cake—moist, fluffy, and just the right amount of sweetness with real coconut flavor that tastes homemade in the best way. It reminded me of something a grandmother would proudly serve at a family gathering. The sweet potato soufflé was equally impressive—creamy, rich, and perfectly spiced, with just a hint of sweetness that makes it work as either a side or a dessert. You can tell there’s a lot of care put into these recipes. The atmosphere was cozy (perfect for studying) the staff were friendly, and everything had that made-from-scratch feel you can’t fake. If you’re in the area and craving something comforting and delicious, don’t miss this spot!

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