The Cheesecake Factory
The Cheesecake Factory's Kuwait location inside The Avenues mall operates as much as a social destination as a restaurant, seating over 200 guests. In a country without bars, this restaurant fills a social role that transcends dining.
What to Expect
The controlled chaos of a packed American chain restaurant. The crowd is younger and louder than most Avenues restaurants.
Loud, social, and energetic.
Background pop, drowned out by conversation
Casual. Mall attire is fine.
Groups looking for a long, social meal with huge portions.
Cards accepted. KWD cash accepted.
Price Range
Appetizers KWD 3-6, mains KWD 5-10, cheesecake KWD 2.5-4, juices KWD 2-3
Appetizers ~$10-20/~EUR 9-18, mains ~$16-33/~EUR 15-30, cheesecake ~$8-13/~EUR 7.50-12
Hours
10:00-22:00 Sun-Wed, 10:00-00:00 Thu-Sat
Insider Tip
Put your name on the waitlist early on Thursdays; waits exceed 45 minutes by 8 PM. Sharing is the norm; portions are American-sized.
Full Review
The Cheesecake Factory demonstrates what happens when a restaurant fills a social vacuum. In a country without bars, this chain has become a gathering place.
On a Thursday evening, the energy is remarkable. Groups of young Kuwaiti men sit next to Filipino nurses and South Asian professionals.
The cheesecake selection is the star. Over 30 varieties rotate through the display case. Service is efficient despite the volume.
The Neighborhood
The Cheesecake Factory is in Phase 2 of The Avenues mall.
Getting There
Taxi or Uber to The Avenues mall, Kuwait City. Phase 2 near the Grand Avenue entrance.
Address
The Avenues, Phase 2, Kuwait City
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