it's great service shd quality cakes! thank you. I appreciate supporting local business

My husband and I finally stopped by after so many years. We had first discovered Charlie's Cheesecake Works when they sold their assorted cheesecake poppers at Costco. We were surprised to find out that they stopped selling to Costco 5 years ago. It's been such a long time! The staff member greeted us when we entered. The menu was straightforward. There was one menu for flavors and another menu for sizes and prices. Since it was a while since we tried their cheesecakes, the staff member offered us cheesecake popper samples. I tried the Silicon Valley classic (ie. Classic New York), and my husband tried the blueberry. We took a bite of each other's picks. The cheesecake bites were fresh and really hit the spot for our cheesecake craving. We ended up buying a bambino in Silicon Valley classic flavor, since it was perfect for sharing. The staff member helped gave us storage tips for the cheesecake, since they don't use preservatives (additional plus in my book). We'll be back the next time we have an event! They share a parking lot with a corner mart and other small shops. Parking is typically plentiful when we've driven by. read more

Scrumptious surprise treat from the kiddos for birthday/Father's Day. I did not have the opportunity to try the goods so hubby is the one sharing his experience. Nor can the service and ambiance be rated because they arrived via door dash. The minis were enjoyable and well liked. The variety pack is a great idea to pick and choose the flavor of the evening. Next time, yup, next time, he wants to freeze them to be a little more solid. read more

Charlie's Cheesecake Works - Silicon Valley Classic Cheesecake variety pack - Desserts Near Me - San Jose, California

I've been coming since they first opened in 2002, as it's just right down the street from me. It's as good now as it was then. I now bring my own kids there and despite being picky eaters (and not liking other cheesecakes), they adore his. I'm so happy that they have been around as long as they have, it just shows how amazing they are. read more

I came here twice within a weeks time, got some of the poppers, bambinos and the 9" cheesecake. I was able to meet Charlie and Chuck (Charlie's son), very friendly and wonderful customer service. The poppers are bite size and they have a variety of flavors, definitely recommend getting the 12 pack to try the various flavors they have. I really enjoyed their key lime and the silicon valley classic flavors. The bambinos are personal size, perfect for one or two people. The whole cheesecakes are great size for a crowd. They have options of a whole cheesecake or sliced. I definitely recommend the sliced cheesecake more since it's easier to serve than the whole one, the whole one can be a little bit more difficult to slice nicely. The cheesecake is creamy but not too sweet. It can be a bit heavy if you eat an entire slice, but the poppers are the perfect size for a sweet treat. The cheesecakes are really good quality. I shared some with coworkers and friends who loved the cheesecake. I'll definitely be back! read more

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I came here Saturday morning to pick up a cheesecake I preordered for my older sister's birthday. When I arrived (~10am), the parking lot and the shop was empty but Charlie greeted my sisters, my husband, and I warmly and asked what we were there for. I let him know I was here to pick up an order I had placed and he inquired if it was for a special occasion. I told him it was my sister's birthday and he asked if it was one of the sisters who had accompanied me and I said it was a surprise for a sister at home. He then retrieved a key lime cheesecake and checked the box. When he found that it wasn't quite done being cut, he excused himself and told us he'd get one that was fully cut. He came back shortly with a key lime cheesecake that was cut the whole way through and got out a keyring of "Happy Birthday" decorations to put on the cake to pick from and gave us advice on how to place it. There was a sign outside the store letting people know that they could get a free sample. Before we left, Charlie offered each of us a sample and showed us all the different flavors: Silicon Valley classic, chocolate, strawberry, cappuccino (his second favorite), raspberry, and another flavor I can't quite remember. I got a Silicon Valley classic, which had such a creamy, thick texture akin to ice cream. My husband actually doesn't like cheesecake at all, but he said the popper completely changed his mind about cheesecake entirely because he couldn't taste the cheese one bit. My sister loved the key lime cheesecake. Charlie's Cheesecake is one of her favorite cheesecake places, although she hasn't had it in a while so I'm glad I could make it out and get a cake for her this year. The key lime flavor has such a nice tart flavor that pairs so well with the creamy cheesecake texture and the subtly sweet shortbread crust is definitely one of my favorite parts about the cheesecakes at Charlie's. The service is impeccable and it's so wonderful to purchase from a store where the owner clearly loves his work. read more

Charlie's Cheesecake Works - Key Lime Cheesecake - Desserts Near Me - San Jose, California

This review is long overdue! I have bought cheesecakes bites from Charlie's Cheesecake for a couple of parties already and every time I visit this shop I always walk away feeling good. The staff members are always super friendly and generous with their sampling. Even though this shop is quite a drive for me, it is worth getting these yummy bites and supporting this local business. read more

Updating my review. As always, Charlie and his staff are super kind and helpful. I bring these poppers to every other group event, and they're always a hit! There are no bad flavors. There are a few full-cake flavors that are always available, as well as the cheesecake poppers. I hope the community continues to support this family business because they are amazing, and deserve every ounce of praise! read more

I have had Charlie's cheesecake poppers they are delicious great for picking up a lite dessert and if you get the variety flavor pack if your going to bring a dessert for bbq or potluck party, easy to stop by pickup a 1/2 dozen or dozen to take that way everyone gets to try a different flavor read more

Yummm, perfect bite of cheesecake to snack on. Long over due review - I came in in the afternoon on a day. The front of the shop is a small area and you can see into their kitchen. A gentlemen was seated behind the counter and greeted us kindly. He happened to be the owner Charlie! He was very kind. He asked if it was our first visit to the shop and offered us mini cheesecakes to sample! I'd been wanting to visit for AGES, but I live far from this location. So worth the trip. The menu: Poppers - bite sized pieces, (think chonky Reese's cup shape). They can come in a pack of 3, 6, 12, 36, & 105. Prices range from $7.96 to $164.95. Bambino's - 4in sizes for $7.95ea Full-sized cheesecakes. $58.95-$60.95 We got a 12pk. They were so creamy and not too sweet. Each flavor was distinct and you can eat them right out of the freezer. There are SO many flavors, I recommend checking out their website to see the full list. Some flavors only come in a full cheesecake size, like Tiramisu and I wanted an excuse to buy a whole cheesecake so bad, but the variety pack was a great introduction. They make it very easy to order online and pick up as well. It's a long lived, local business that I'm so happy to support. Check them out when you get the chance! read more

Amazing! It's a great family run place with some of the best cheese cake you can get anywhere.

A local favorite! We all know these are the best cheesecakes. We've been coming here for years! The flavors, texture, crust are delish. The Poppers are the perfect bite size and fun to try several flavors. The store mainly floors their bakery and work area with a counter to purchase your goodies. read more

My company brought Charlie's cheesecakes in as catering for a birthday celebration. i generally like cheesecakes, and this was no exception. The crust was good, but you don't get much of it. i tried couple of the flavors, and they're all pretty decent, but none of them really stood out. i don't know how much they cost but if you put costs aside, they were good. Nothing wind blowing but a good dessert. read more

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My sister and I stopped by right before dinner to pick up some desserts. I've had this place bookmarked for a while and we decided to go with the 36 count poppers ($52.95). They come pre-packed from the fridge in 3 packs of 12 poppers. It's pricey, but worth it and a great small business to support. Charlie was so incredibly friendly and when I told him it was our first visit, he told us verbatim that we "cannot buy without trying them first." Even though we had our mind already set on the 36 count poppers, he offered us a popper of our choice. I tried the key lime popper and loved it. There is plenty of parking as it's located in a strip center/retail plaza. read more

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Quite far off from where I live - but I was in the area on a Saturday afternoon visiting a restaurant and we were craving some type of dessert, and I am SO glad we found Charlie and his cheesecake poppers! Cute little store offering free samples, Charlie was so friendly and helpful - he told us a bit about the history of his store, detailed each of the flavors, and told us about the most popular ones! We had a sample each straight out of the fridge at the store! Rich, creamy, and not too sweet! I took home a three pack and my friend took a 6 pack! My favorite is always the strawberry cheesecake anywhere, and the same also applies here. I'm sure I'm gonna be back here whenever I am somewhat close to the area. I might drive by just to grab more cheesecake poppers! read more

Charlie's Cheesecake Works - Strawberry Cheesecake - Desserts Near Me - San Jose, California

Delicious, flavorful and light texture. Love supporting a local family business. They were even open on July 4th.

Mom & pop shop - 3rd general recipe , amazing cheesecake with 40+ flavors! Must try if you are in San Jose CA area

Highly recommended! Im a cheesecake fan. I can tell the huge difference compared to the commercialized ones. Their cheesecake is so dense and not so sweet. In addition, Chuck, the owner was so nice. TY for the sample as this was my first time to try. For reference, I ordered a whole chocolate cake. Also Im no way related to the owner or its associates. read more

Had these at a work event and they were amazing. The standout for me was the blueberry cheesecake bite, so flavorful and delicious. The consistency was spot on, everything tasted fresh, and they looked super cute too. Definitely a treat I'd love to have again! read more

Delicious cheesecakes - I've never been disappointed - bought strawberry for my son's birthday and unlike other bakeries the "Happy Birthday " cake topper was included and u get to choose your color! Lots of flavors to choose from but many require 3 day advance preorder. Had I planned earlier would have definitely preordered Charlie was super friendly Looking forward to my next visit and wish the poppers would show up again at Costco (been a bit) Small but perfectly sized shop. Easy to get to and plenty of parking read more

Best cheesecake. Second time ordering and excellent as we remembered. Kind staff. Highly recommend.

What a great local delight to find! We're not normally in the southern part of San Jose, but my sweet tooth kicked in and I was craving some kind of dessert. A quick Yelp search showed me Charlie's and I was intrigued by the cheesecake poppers, so I went to check it out. We were fortunate to be helped out be Charlie's son, who gave us the rundown of the sizes and flavors they provide. I told him it was my first time here, and he graciously offered me a free sample of one of their Cheesecake Poppers. I had to go with the classic vanilla, and even thought it just came right out of the freezer, it was so creamy and rich. He mentioned that 95% of folks like it directly out of the freezer while 5% like to wait for it to warm up (I'm too impatient to wait to warm up because it's that good, so into my mouth from the freezer it goes!) We got a 6 pack of Cheesecake Poppers and got the remaining 6 flavors (normally there's 7 flavors available; 8 when it's Fall with their seasonal pumpkin flavor). We had to resist eating them on the way home because they are sooooooo good. We got a menu of all the different flavors they have in their regular size, and there's so many yummy flavors to choose from (even a few adult alcoholic flavors, surprisingly!). I know I want to be healthier, but cheesecake in moderation won't hurt, right? :) read more

Charlie's Cheesecake Works - 6 pack cheesecake poppers! - Desserts Near Me - San Jose, California

Charlie's cheesecake is delicious and must get. It was a last minute order we placed online the night before, Silicon Valley Cheesecake and cheesecake poppers. There are other cheesecake options but required to be preordered at least three days in advance. I received a confirmation email the very next day, as soon as they opened. I picked up the order and was greeted by Charlie. He was very friendly and accommodating. He provided a selection of happy birthday signs and recommended a few ways to have the display posted. The cheesecake and poppers were a hit. read more

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I discovered this gem of a location by pure accident. I was searching for another business on the web and this popped up on the screen. As a huge cheesecake lover I had to check it out. I was getting a gift for an associate and I thought this would be the perfect option. I had the pleasure of meeting Charlie the owner and he let me try a couple samples. The Key Lime was delicious but the Coffee\Cappuccino was to die for. I ended up buying 48 poppers! I wish I knew about the first time buyer's 10% off promo. That's ok though; we're supporting a local business that makes a fantastic product. Can't wait till the next visit! read more

Super cute poppers! This worked out great for the Hollywood themed birthday party! Loved the flavor and texture of the cheesecake. It was light and melted in the mouth! read more

Charlie's Cheesecake Works - Cheesecake - Desserts Near Me - San Jose, California

The mini cheesecakes were a hit! I feel it's best to serve them straight from the freezer.

Charlie's is a staple for our parties. The Cheesecake Poppers are great for people to grab one (or more) and try various flavors without committing to an entire slice. My partner loves cheesecake so I stop by for poppers any time we're celebrating a special occasion and need easy to eat desserts! read more

I was first time to order here for my son's birthday, and that was awesome The owner let me try mini cheesecake to taste first and treated customers very kindly. Strongly recommend here for the best celebration! Ty again Charlie's family ~ read more

This was mine and my friend's first time at Charlie's Cheesecake Works. Their cheesecakes are absolutely amazing and so full of flavor and super creamy. They have a wide variety of flavors and the man who greeted us was so kind and genuine. We will definitely be coming back! Thank you so much!! read more

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Met Chuck and Charlie on our first visits. They were very kind and generous. I was already sold by their very accurate reviews (the poppers were beyond delicious!) but truly, the service helped confirmed me to be a repeat customer! We will be back for party treats soon! read more

What's not to LOVE about this place? Local, family-owned place with stellar cheescake and the kind or customer service that doesn't exist anymore. They know their craft and they know it well. The fact that they're so kind and welcoming is just the topping on the cheesecake. read more

Sugar, sugar, and more sugar. What in the world must I do to ignore the draw of creamy sweet cheesecake? The only thing I can come up with is if the price increases will cause me to avoid stopping into Charlie's Cheesecake Works. The beautiful cheese cakes are little works of art to feast on. The website shows beauty is in the eye of the beholder and as I look at the selection on the website I admit those little cheese cakes are drop dead gorgeous. Do I want to drive over and pickup a few matching packs? My question is if I get the 36 count selection and know I will only use two of the 12 packs for a party I would like to throw, can I freeze one of the 12 packs to save for when my sweet tooth kicks in and I decide to take out a couple to eat while watching TV? Can you post here yes or no the answer to if I can freeze them to save for a evening in front of the TV of my favorite TV series on Netscape. Pretty please respond to this ad, I just have to know the answer right now! Thanks a bunch. read more

Oh my gosh are you kidding me?! The best cheesecake I've ever tried. I got a dozen of the mini poppers and the owner was so sweet and kind. I loved talking to him and he let me try a sample of a poppper! It was soooo delicious, I can't wait to come back thank you so much :) can't wait to be back!! read more

Charlie's Cheesecake Works - Desserts Near Me - San Jose, California

I've had Charlie's Cheesecake Works bookmarked for such a long tie, but I've never gotten to go try it. Then when we had our Thanksgiving Potluck for my kiddos, one of my favorite student's mom brought 2 boxes of cheesecakes! I wasn't planning on eating any of the stuff from the potluck as I was just going to treat it as another diet day...but when I saw the cheesecakes... I was in dilemma. Lol.. I decided to f the diet for the day and try some of the cheesecake. While I was setting up the table and food, I did sneak in a couple of the cheesecake poppers, and they were divine! Omg... so creamy, flavorful, perfect sweetness, and just so freaking delicious! I love how those small little poppers so it's the perfect bite size. One of my fave students called them "cupcakes" when I was serving them the cheesecake poppers. Not all the kids wanted to try it so there ended up leaving about 8 pieces left, which I placed in a bag so I could eat them later. Hahaha... I enjoyed them before I started my long commute back home. Such a yummy treat! I definitely want to go visit Charlie's Cheesecake Works at some point soon! I would love my sister to try it cause she's also a big fan of cheesecakes. :) read more

Charlie's Cheesecake Works - Desserts Near Me - San Jose, California

I was looking for the perfect cheesecake for my friend's birthday and stumbled across this hidden gem. The store is run by Charlie himself, and right when I came in he was so welcoming and kind! He let us choose a sample of our choice and I instantly fell in love with the cheesecake bites. We ordered a pack of 12, but as soon as we stepped out of the store we turned back for another 12. Charlie is so kind that it makes you want to keep coming back! Definitely come check this place out and support him! I tried a bite of each flavor and the chocolate, pumpkin, strawberry ones are my favorite. read more

Charlie's Cheesecake Works - Desserts Near Me - San Jose, California

Cheese the Day A big city like San José is full of hole-in-the-wall hidden gems, and since 2002, Charlie's Cheesecakes definitely fits that bill. Let's see: tiny storefront in the middle of nowhere? Check. Amazing owner and customer service? Check. Fantastically delicious product? Check! The Good: *If you love Cheesecakes, then you'll love Charlie's! So much flavor, and they're all locally made right here in-house. *Three different sizes: Poppers (±1.5"/1oz); Bambinos (±4"/4oz); and the standard size (±9") to meet all your needs. I like grabbing a few boxes of their 12pk Poppers to bring in for the boiz at werk as a change-up from the usual boring bagels and donuts. *Over forty different flavors--including seasonal ones! *Shortbread crust. #NuffSaid *Online ordering available through their website *Charlie (yes, there really is a Charlie) is such a sweet and wonderful man. The Meh: *Only available to pickup from the store. While not horribly in the middle-of-nowhere, it is deep in The Den. The Ugly: *The fact that it's taken me this long to finally write a review for Charlie. I discovered these delights nearly ten years ago and am now just getting around to reviewing. #Slacker TLDR: South Bay Cheesecake fans' rejoice! Charlie's is the best in The Bay. Highly, highly recommended. read more

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The blueberry cheesecake is the best I've had, perfect size for a birthday and we all loved it, thanks Chuck!

As my mom n i walked in, we were greeted with such warm welcomes by the owners. We were offered samples n one bite was enough to convince us to buy a whole cake as well a box of poppers. If youre ever in the area, please support their business. one of the best cheesecakes ive had :) read more

Everything is pretty amazing here. I went in today and I met Chuck and he was very welcoming, and gave great recommendations on cheesecakes. They tasted good but my fav was the chocolate. I actually really like the bite sized cheesecakes bc I don't to eat an entire slice and without a lot of calories. It's such a perfect size. I get a feel like it's a pizza joint mixed with a 50s diner but for cheesecake. When you walk in, the place has a coolness to your skin. It's nice. read more

Charlie is such a sweet business owner. The second you walk into his store, you definitely get the vibe that it's locally ran by someone who has generations of family residing in San Jose. As someone who recreationally bakes cheesecakes at home, Charlie's cheesecakes and crust put me as an amateur baker to shame. On top of it all, he's very transparent about what ingredients go into his cheesecakes, nutrition facts, and what he has to offer on his website: https://charliescheesecakeworks.com/ If you have a party, baby shower, family gathering, or any other special occasion, bring Charlie's cheesecakes or his poppers if you'd love to sample a variety of his flavors! My favorite are the key lime and cappuccino. read more