Earlier this year, my beau and I decided to go on a
“Trail of Cheesecakes,” in an attempt to find the best in Greensboro. I’ve also noticed a trend in
my dining habits lately. I don’t want to taste something that’s “pretty good.” I
want to taste the best. I like knowing what the restaurant’s specialty, go-to
item is. What are they known for? What's the best thing they make? I want to be able to say
with confidence that Restaurant X has the best baklava, burger, pizza,
cheesecake, falafel, and so on. I’ve decided to start Amanda's “Best Quest,”
surveying the Greensboro restaurants that claim to have “the best” of
something - chains not permitted. After trying several "homemade" cheesecake places that have top-notch reputations, I can
say with confidence, that we found the best in Greensboro.
First Place:
Cheesecakes by Alex. Surprise, surprise. But we had to try several slices to be sure, right? This
is absolutely the best cheesecake I’ve ever had. Flavors like Strawberries
& Cream, Kahlua, Cookies & Cream, Espresso and even Regular NY Style
don’t disappoint. The quality of ingredients is notable, and you can tell that
they only use the best.
Honorable Mention:
It’s actually really unfair to name the others in the same sentence as
Alex’s. None of their cheesecakes quite hold a candle to it. (Don’t bother
getting it at Maxie B’s, but their layer cakes are a totally different story, and I'm obsessed - check out my review here!) A Sweet Success! Bakery would probably be the runner-up, but I would have to try another variety besides Snickers to solidify the decision. The peanut flavor was a bit overpowering, but the cheesecake itself was kickass.
Up next is my Mediterranean Quest – Gyro, Baklava and
Falafel. I already have a few suggestions from my friends and readers, so if
you think you know where to get the BEST, leave a comment!
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