Eileen's Special Cheesecake, Nolita
14 people recommend, 1 warns against itvia r/AskNYC, r/FoodNYC16 comments cited below
What people say, in short
Eileen's Special Cheesecake is a recurring Nolita recommendation. Three visitors favor it over Junior's, while others particularly like its flavored cheesecakes, including raspberry. A visitor describes it as lighter and fluffier than standard New York cheesecake. It does not suit everyone: one critic dislikes it, and another prefers Veniero's but would try Eileen's again.
Address
Eileen's Special Cheesecake, 17 Cleveland Pl Frnt A, New York, NY 10012
At a glance
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- Desserts
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The evidence
Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.
- Recommendsu/Mosanso in r/AskNYC · Jun 2024
Suggests Eileen's in Nolita as the cheesecake pick.
- Recommendsu/sighnwaves in r/FoodNYC · Aug 2025
Calls it far superior to Juniors, named alongside Veniero's.
- Recommendsu/jewree in r/FoodNYC · Aug 2025taste
Ranks its cheesecake near the top for classic New York desserts.
- Recommendsu/tushardoultani in r/FoodNYC · Aug 2025taste
Calls its cheesecake a must-try dessert.
- Recommendsu/4r2m5m6t5 in r/AskNYC · Jun 2024
Seconds Eileen's as a cheesecake suggestion.
- Recommendsu/LieutenantKije in r/AskNYC · Jun 2024taste
Calls Eileen's delicious, though lighter and fluffier than a standard NY cheesecake.
- Recommendsu/isosparkle in r/FoodNYC · Dec 2023taste
Says the raspberry cheesecake is their favorite item there.
- Recommendsu/BankshotMcG in r/FoodNYC · Feb 2026taste
Recommends this cheesecake as a take-home pick.
Show all 16 cited comments
- Mixedu/ThatCaviarIsAGarnish in r/AskNYC · Jun 2024taste
Tried Eileen's once and liked Veniero's more, though would retry Eileen's.
- Recommendsu/Clear_Hunt_5644 in r/AskNYC · Jun 2024
Answers with Eileen's in Nolita as the suggestion.
- Recommendsu/treeofwisdumb in r/AskNYC · Jun 2024taste
Says Eileen's is stronger on flavors, and both places are great.
- Recommendsu/cawfytawk in r/AskNYC · Jun 2024taste
Rates Eileen's top choice when wanting creamy or flavored cheesecake.
- Recommendsu/PepperLander in r/AskNYC · Jun 2024taste
Recalls an Eileen's cheesecake always waiting after visits home; calls it friendly and upbeat.
- Recommendsu/beuceydubs in r/FoodNYC · Aug 2025
Calls it amazing.
- Recommendsu/LeadingGuide693 in r/FoodNYC · Aug 2025
Recommends its cheesecake over Juniors, saying the spot is in a nicer neighborhood.
- Caveatu/BigSaladGeorge in r/AskNYC · Jun 2024taste
Says Eileen's does not appeal to them at all.
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