Gotta Love Cheesecake

My sister Donna lives in Las Vegas and knows that I love Apple Strudel. I live in the San Francisco Bay Area and frequently search for Apple Strudel around the area and Southern California. I have yet to find an Apple Strudel that I like. My sister brought one out from Gotta Love Cheesecake for Thanksgiving and it was a perfect 5 stars. The dough is light, moist, thin sliced apples with just the right amount of sauce and sweetness. I will definitely stop by when I am there in December and bring some back for family and friends.
We also got to try the pumpkin roll which has a nice cheesecake type filling and was wonderful.
My wife absolutely loves the lemon cookies so there are probably other pastries and cookies that we will try later this year too.
My family and I definitely recommend trying this hidden gem.

I love to support local businesses, and with a very nice owner on site, I can only say one thing about the cheesecake, delicious! Although the menu is limited to mini cheesecakes and cookies, some sandwiches and beverages, I hope that in time the offerings will be expanded. If you want the large cheesecake, you need to order it 24 hours out. I can understand this, as they keep everything fresh, and do not want waste. tucked away in a tiny plaza, its hard to find but worth the effort I think. Friendly environment where people just sit and socialize over tea.

Love this place. I’m not even a big fan of cheesecake but this changed my mind. I had pumpkin spice. …awesome. My husband had the chocolate caramel. Equally amazing. Definitely returning. BTW, the owner is a sweetheart. Very homey, small town feel.

What a quaint little place to pick up some very delicious cheesecake. Enjoy it there in the homey bistro style seating or take it to go. Kathy was very genuine and nice. The two flavors we tried were both delicious and very creamy! They have a large menu, but only make certain ones each day, so you can always go back and try something new! Starting to carry soups and sandwiches as well. I love spring local businesses. Come check it out!

I live within walking distance and this is super welcoming. Military friendly! Nice place to sit and have a nice coffee date.

We saw this mom and pop shop on Unilocal and decided to give it a try. We ordered a cherry cheesecake and a key lime cheesecake.
Everything is made from scratch. It’s delicious. They do not have every flavor on their menu daily, they rotate their flavors.
The owner is sweet as can be and super friendly.
We will be returning! So happy to find this quaint little shop on our side of town.

Nice East Coast charm. Cheese cakes are good though a bit on the dense side and too sweet (still much better than Cheesecake Factory). Really nice sitting area. Big downer — no espresso or cappuccino, only regular coffee.

This place is so quaint and welcoming! The owner, Cathy, is from Michigan and they just opened up not too long ago. They have cute homemade cheesecakes that are made fresh daily. Perfect for two to share over a cup of tea! My friend and I had the pistachio cheesecake, and it was really good! Smooth, creamy, not overly sweet or soft, with an awesome graham cracker crust. Definitely a must-​try at this place.
The atmosphere was what I’d imagine a Midwestern coffee shop to be like haha. Pinterest-​esque decorating with some home photos that were cute! Also wifi available, along with a small array of books to choose from (including Harry Potter!) and checkers. Cathy was the only one at the store at the time, and she is just wonderful. Really sweet and great customer service. Awesome getting to know her and I’d love to come back! This place is a cool meet-​up/​hangout with specialty cheesecakes that aren’t too heavy or expensive at all. I definitely recommend for anyone in the area! :-)

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Chocolate Chip Cookie
Frosted Oatmeal Cookie
White Chocolate and Michigan Cherry Cookie
Turtle Cheesecake
Banana Pudding Cheesecake
Recently opened in the Northwest, a tucked away Strip-​mall location a few hundred yards from Santa Fe Station Casino, Gotta Love Cheesecake has received a fair bit of press for a mom n’ pop — or, rather, mother and daughter — sort of place, and stopping in just after 2pm following a rather hefty lunch at Old School Pizzeria I found mother Kathy present and happy to chat, her childhood outside of Toronto and years in Michigan showing familiar sensibilities to my upbringing no less than thirty miles away and the sort of work ethic that seems well honed by those raised in Midwest.
Rarely one to ‘seek out’ cheesecake, mostly because there are simply other desserts that I prefer but also because the dessert intrinsically runs quite heavy, it was with rumors that this version proves much ‘lighter’ than average that I approached my order and discussing the fact that ‘almost any’ flavor can be created with enough advanced notice I decided to invest my appetite in the two selections that most tickled my fancy, both of them apparently amongst the store’s three best sellers, as well as four cookies to a total tally of just over thirteen bucks.
Charming in décor, themes of hope, God, and family featuring prominently amidst old photographs and cozy tables with Free WiFi for those choosing to dine-​in, it was largely due to later plans that I opted to take my goods to go, and sitting down to sample the goods just over an hour later along with some coffee the trio of cookies proved good, if not particularly memorable, as flavors trended a bit sweeter than I’d have preferred; a lone exception found in the smallish dried cherry versions that benefitted the butteriness of white chocolate to help rein in the sugary dough.
Moving on to the bakery’s eponymous item, each ‘personal sized’ cake selling for a mere $ 4.95, it was with some skepticism that cut into the caramel swirled Turtle, and first tasting the cake before adding nutty chocolate topping to the rest I’m happy to say that rumors of fluffiness are indeed fact, each bite more akin to a panna cotta or semi-​freddo in heft than it is to the New York style popularized by Juniors’ while neither richness nor flavor is forsaken.
Setting aside part of the Turtle for later, and moving on to a similarly textured cake topped with soft banana pudding atop a graham cracker crust that is thick enough to require a little bit of work but mildly flavored enough to not overwhelm the cream cheese taste, those who fancy the Southern Classic would be well served to stop by and sample this masterpiece because although certainly not ‘authentic’ the flavor profile is every bit on point, and completely devoid of the artificial banana tones that oft mar the original and render it cloyingly sweet.

Such a gem! From the customer service to the ambiance and amazing cheesecake, this place cannot be missed. I tried the Banana Pudding cheesecake and it was phenomenal! Cannot wait to try more flavors and go back and visit the owners, mother/​daughter team, Heidi and Kathy.

If you love cheesecake then this place shouldn’t be overlooked. Gotta Love Cheesecake is located in a small strip mall near Rainbow and Rancho. They serve other goodies besides cheesecake, but the cheesecake is the main reason for coming here. I was helped by Kathy, who was very helpful and friendly. I picked out 2 of the 4″ cheesecakes, a couple goodies and a cup of tea.
Key Lime Cheesecake ($ 5.95 for the 4″ size) — This ended up being the daily special, so it was actually only $ 4 this visit. Score! I really enjoyed this one a lot. It had just the right amount of tartness. My friend came by for a visit and I ended up splitting this one with her and she really liked it as well.
Turtle Cheesecake ($ 5.95 for the 4″ size) — I split this one with hubby and it was just as good as the key lime one I enjoyed earlier in the day. The cheesecake has a nice texture and the crust stands out in a good way.
Kathy’s Crack ($ 1) — This is something Kathy, who helped me came up with. It’s a graham cracker with some sort of sugary goodness poured over the top. If you like sweet things then you will love this.
Lemon Tarts (3 for a $ 1) — I really think these pair nice with tea or coffee. I honestly didn’t taste much lemon. For the amount of lemon filling that was in the center I wish there were more of an actual lemon flavor. It tasted more like a type of shortbread to me.
Cinnamon Orange Tea ($ 2) — They have around 12 loose leaf tea options. Kathy opened a brand new bottle of honey so I could squeeze his cute little belly and sweeten up the tea some. I enjoyed this tea at first, but then it got a little annoying. I liked the flavor however it was just a bit much the more I drank it. I would personally prefer a latte, but I’m sure tea drinkers will like the selection.
The cheesecakes come in 4″, 8″, 9″ and 10″ sizes. Any flavor can be made no matter the size if you just call ahead at least 24 hours. Not all flavors on the menu are available each day, so if there is a particular cheesecake you want then call ahead. They did have about 6 or 7 options in the case while I was there. One thing I did notice after I got home was the boxes the cheesecakes come in are a nice size, but they need to put a dab of icing, piping gel or something under the doily they put the cheesecakes on to avoid it from sliding around in the box. Also, I think if a customer buys cheesecake that the cheesecake should be the only thing that they put in the box because the lemon tarts and Kathy’s crack were just put into one of the cheesecake boxes and since the cheesecake already slid around because it wasn’t in place, it smashed into the other goodies.
Inside was very clean and they have tables if you want to eat inside. I really enjoyed the scratch made cheesecakes and will absolutely be back to try other flavors.

Love cheesecake? Then this new spot is a must visit because theirs are not only delicious but made from scratch too! Gotta love it! Tucked away in a small unsuspecting shopping center across from Santa Fe Station casino, this shop is run by a mother/​daughter duo and features what seems like dozens of flavor choices. We went with a raspberry, as well as a turtle cheesecake, but no matter what flavor you choose, it’ll be creamy and full of flavor.
Standard cakes come in a personal 4″ size and are $ 5.95 each. Larger cakes can be custom ordered with 24 hour notice. It’s hard to find a good cheesecake in town and so far this place takes the prize for the tastiest, while also being the most bang for your buck. I will definitely have to try and resist coming here too often, especially with it being so close to the house!

Words cannot even describe the amazing customer service I received! I am seriously beyond floored and so happy to come across genuine amazing people! Thanks to Gotta Love Cheesecake I was able to surprise my friend with cheesecake for her birthday which is her favorite… despite the bakery being closed! Yes you read that. closed! I called a few days ago inquiring about cheesecake order for today and even though they were closed. they still took my order and made EXTRA for me and met me at the bakery just for me to pick them up!
We had the regular… Raspberry and chocolate chip ones. All 3 were delicious!
Thank you so much for the tasty cheesecake and amazing customer service!

I was really looking forward to this place, but it ended up letting me down.
I came here to buy a couple of gift certificates for a family member as a Christmas present. I saw this place being consistently rated high on Unilocal.
Since this was my first time here I figured I would try a cake myself, just to make sure. I initially asked for a turtle. They were out, so I had to settle for a strawberry.
The only good part of the cake for me was the homemade strawberry compote on top. The best way I can describe the cake was that it was over done. The cake wasn’t smooth and creamy all the way through, the outer circle areas were slightly chalky. The bottom crust part was dry and crumbly. The cake didn’t have a lot of distinguishing flavor to it, it just tasted like sweet cream cheese.
Since it was the day before Christmas, I was told there was a buy one get one free special going on. So I took a plain cheesecake home to my previously mentioned family member. They ended up not liking it either.
I’ll come back to this place at least once to see if I caught a bad batch and to try a turtle cheescake.

Glorious gourmet cheesecakes up in here– go out of your way to find this tiny spot on the Northwest side, because the product and service are worth it if you have a sweet tooth!
Interior is decorated like a vintage kitchen, cheesecakes span 20 different flavors (usually about nine available at a time), and the service is topnotch: Kathy will engage you in the story of the company and the family history of the recipes, just ask! Special order cakes available with 24 hours advance notice.
The flavors I selected were raspberry white chocolate cheesecake and Kahlua cheesecake– they’re both phenomenal! Flavorful, fluffy, and creamy, with a crumbly homemade crust and just the right amount of sweetness. I will need to return for the mint chocolate flavor– I would have bought the whole case if I could, they all looked amazing.

When you look hard enough, there are some amazing mom & pop shops to be found in Las Vegas. Although a bit different, as this is more of a mom & daughter team, Gotta Love Cheesecake is a truly one of a kind spot…
The owners, mom Kathy, and daughter Heidi moved to Las Vegas from Michigan to make reality of their mother/​grandmothers dream to open a bakery. They’ve set up shop in the Northwest part of the valley just off Ann & Rainbow. In fact, this review is a little bittersweet for me as they’ve taken over the exact same spot where Legends Café used to be. Sadly another great mom & pop that shut down due to complaints from neighboring residents. But luckily, Gotta Love Cheesecake aren’t going to be running a smoke pit outside and are hopefully here to stay!
If the name didn’t give it away, this shop is a bakery that focuses much of its attention on fresh, scratch made cheesecakes. Over 25 flavors are available, including seasonal selections, and they rotate daily. They come standard in a 4″ personal size for $ 5.95, but can also be custom ordered in a couple different larger sizes (8″, 9″ & 10″). For custom orders, they only ask for 24 hours advanced notice, and while not directly advertised, Kathy & Heidi said they’ll also do just about flavor request, even off the menu.
Now, if you’re looking for something made in a factory, frozen, shipped and then thawed on location *ahem Cheesecake Factory*, this isn’t the place for you. Every cheesecake is scratch made from bottom to top. Starting with the crust, which I think is a signature for them. It’s thick, buttery and adds bother flavor and texture to the cheesecakes. The filling itself is silky, smooth and has the perfect creamy texture. It’s also very flavorful, especially when you go with something more bold, like the chocolate mint. And depending on what you order, you’ll get even more flavor with yup, you guessed it, scratch made toppings. You can really taste the love, and respect the time they put into their classic family recipes.
What’s even more exciting, at least for cheesecake or even overall sweets lovers like me, is that they’re continuously looking to branch out with new flavors. Rumor has it there might be something with maple, maybe even a bacon & maple on the horizon. I may or may not have it had a little influence on that one. ;)
Gotta Love Cheesecake isn’t only making spectacular cheesecakes either. They also rotate different daily treats including scratch made cookies, dessert rolls and other baked goods. And if that weren’t enough, they also serve up coffee and over half a dozen fresh loose leafed teas. Top all that off with some of the absolute friendliest service you can find, and a nice homey feeling little shop, this is a must try spot, regardless what side of town you’re coming from.

Came in here because I saw the word «cheesecake» & had to. (Haha) Very cozy and well decorated café. Very clean as well. The owner was there & was kind. We left with 2 cheesecakes from the case. Both were yummy! So rich & creamy! We will be back for random cheesecake cravings or to order cheesecakes for events.