Omg walk, no run to the place! The cheesecakes are ah mazing. I love how they offer slices and minis. I purchased a bunch of minis and slices. The crust is yummy, cheesecake and toppings are excellent. Vanessa is nice, friendly and knowledgeable. Love supporting local women owned establishment. Very clean and bright. Highly recommend read more

This was great cheesecake! I have been waiting to make it into the store and was not disappointed. There were several flavors to pick from and you could get from a small tart size, a slice, up to a whole cake. Plenty of ways to try a bunch or stick with what you like. I got the turtle cheesecake and it was so good. Great amount of Carmel, chocolate, and nuts on a perfect slice of cheesecake. The owner and her brother in law were in and they were so nice! I will be back soon! read more

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Super friendly people and it's awesome to be able to order a slice or a mini cheesecake!! Was fun getting to see the owner! It's a cute spot a little ways away from the business of downtown excelsior! Definitely worth a stop. If you want to sit there's a table to enjoy your cheesecake on the spot! read more

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I love supporting women owned businesses in the twin cities and somehow I got connected with Vanessa sole owner of cheesecake funk I was able to try her mini cheesecake collection and a regular size cheesecake Let me just say that the mini cheesecakes especially the turtle cheesecake and the white chocolate raspberry were soo delicious I won't hesitate to order these again - they were all good but these were my favorite!!! You can pickup from the kitchen at the Marriot hotel in Minnetonka but they are also available on the menu at Crave, Cowboy Jacks(certain locations) and Chloe restaurants and of course Paisley Park- where it all began There is something special about these cheesecakes and the fact that Prince played a part in this business coming together is icing on the cake!!! Just can't believe I only found out about them recently!! read more

Cheesecake Funk - Amazing cheesecakes - Desserts Near Me - Excelsior, Minnesota

I woke up one morning & the universe decided it was my destiny to try this cheesecake that day. for context one morning the first thing i saw was an article about this cheesecake lady & her cheesecakes & how Prince still supports her (im a big prince fan). & then i thought nothing of it bc i hate cheesecake. its just not my thing. i get a call from my friend & as usual tell each other our schedules for the day. he says he's going to a shoot later & guess who's gonna be there? the cheesecake lady! he calls me after his shoot & says wanna try some cheesecake? obviously that was my fate for the day so i accepted. he came, i tasted, i died. the turtle cheesecake... TO DIE FOR. seriously it blew my mind. MUST TRY! even the regular cheesecake was decent. i'm interested to try her other flavors! read more

I got the turtle cheesecake and OMG it was amazing!! So rich and HEAVY in the best way. I brought it for a work holiday party and the whole thing was eaten, not even a crumb left! Everyone absolutely LOVED it! It comes with a delicious vanilla whipped cream, also devoured by my coworkers. read more

Cheesecake Funk - Turtle cheesecake - Desserts Near Me - Excelsior, Minnesota

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All of it was amazing!! I cannot recommend this place enough. They sell little minis for a sweet treat and it was perfect. Met the owner and she was absolutely lovely, staff as well! I had the turtle cheesecake, my husband had the Oreo cheesecake. Both were phenomenal! Stop here if you can! I'll be coming back for the espresso mini. She let us try the espresso whipped cream...100/10 read more

Delicious! I've been searching for the perfect cheesecake and finally found it! Full of flavor, not too sweet , well balanced cheesecake read more

Cheesecake Funk - Oreo cheesecake (my second one ) - Desserts Near Me - Excelsior, Minnesota

How does a person receive nothing but 5 stars for her cheesecake not only on Yelp, but also 83 5-star ratings (and nothing less) on Google reviews? I'll tell you how: They bake with purpose, intention, and passion. Now, I've never met Vanessa (Cheesecake Funk's owner) in person, but I feel like I know her heart and soul after indulging in one of her cheesecakes, and I would pay a large amount of money to take a baking class from her! If I bite into something and can imagine and sense the baker's heart and soul, then that person is doing everything right, and after one bite of Vanessa's cheesecake, you taste the difference from all the others. The recipe, the quality of ingredients, the perfection of the baking - Vanessa has mastered it all. Forget New York, and forget Europe. Yes, I said what I said. What could make it better? I'll tell ya, Vanessa's customer service. We had never ordered from Cheesecake Funk before and needed a particular cheesecake by a specific and impossible deadline. Vanessa accommodated us without hesitation. She went above and beyond. Indeed, her willingness to help has made us lifelong customers, but to then eat that cheesecake...Wow! Someone give this woman a baking show. Food Network, are you listening? read more

Amazing cheesecake. The business is run out of the Marriott, so you need to order ahead on their website. This is the best cheesecake Ihave ever eaten... fabulous!! read more

I had a slice of the turtle cheese cake while staying at the Marriott. I love cheese cake and have a mom who cooks yummy cheesecake. This was by FAR the BEST cheesecake I've ever had! Amazing. I would include a picture, but it was so good, I ate it. ;) read more

My daughter brought home the most wonderful slice of cheesecake I have ever Eaten so smooth and creamy. I will be ordering one myself soon read more

I've been following Cheesecake Funk for awhile and just needed an excuse to get a whole cheesecake when I live with just one other person. The opportunity finally came with Thanksgiving & it definitely exceeded my expectations! THE CHEESECAKE I was super intrigued with their pumpkin-flavored cheesecake. I'm not a huge fan of real pumpkin pie, so this seemed like the perfect solution to celebrate the holiday. Omg, soooo good! Creamy, and the pumpkin flavor was just right, not over-powering or fake pumpkin-y like lattes. The crust was crunchy, not too thick or thin, & flavorful as well. I splurged and got the whipped cream for an additional $7.50. It's thicker & has vanilla beans so it it wayyy better than anything you can get from the grocery store. In terms of size, the cake is slightly bigger that my handspan and you get a lot of whipped cream. Perfect for a group of 4 so that folks don't have to fight over seconds. ORDERING Super easy to order online & you choose what time you want to pick up in store. The confirmation went in my junk folder though, so make sure you check that before reaching out to the owner. PICK UP EXPERIENCE This business is in a restaurant on a golf course in Chaska, MN. I wish there was more signage. I thought I was lost until I finally saw a sign for Cheesecake Funk on the front door. I didn't realize you weren't supposed to go inside as again there was no sign with directions to pull up front so I partly wanted to do this review to let y'all know. During COVID, they have curbside pick-up only. Just drive-up to the door & a staff person will come out. Don't come extra early. I arrived about 5 mins early, but ended up waiting about 20 mins in my car. I expect that it's a lot quicker when they're not busy with holiday orders. The staff person was nice though and wore a mask & cleaned between orders. OVERALL I'm so excited to try more kinds of cheesecake! You're paying premium price ($46 w/whipped cream), but you're also getting a premium product. The extra drive was worth it for this decadent cheesecake! read more

Cheesecake Funk - Pumpkin cheesecake w/ whipped cream - Desserts Near Me - Excelsior, Minnesota

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Prince used to order cheesecake from Vanessa of Cheesecake Funk and that's everything I need to know about how delicious this place is! I haven't tried cheesecake from a designated cheesecake bakery but I knew I was in for a treat. After all, a certain cheesecake chain restaurant may be good but sometimes you just need a local gem that freshly bakes the cheesecake with love. None of that frozen stuff! I scheduled for a pick up of the 8 inch chocolate cheesecake and for a "mini" cheesecake, it was huge ! Didn't know what to expect because I tend to go with traditional cheesecake flavors but the chocolate in this was pertect. The chocolate sauce on top wasn't too runny and held its' shape well. The cheesecake itself was divine - not too rich or chocolate-y but just right. And the crust was crisp enough to not fall apart but still perfectly moist at the same time. Melt-in-your-mouth delicious. You bet I'll be buying more in the future! read more

Cheesecake Funk - Chocolate cheesecake! Delicious - Desserts Near Me - Excelsior, Minnesota

I was silently moping a little about my cancelled tropical vacation just when the lists of black owned businesses to support in Minneapolis starting floating around Instagram. It was truly a perfect storm for me to start being more cognizant of shopping at black businesses while treating myself to some cheesecake, and I honestly feel lucky to have learned about Vanessa's masterpieces!! First came the struggle of deciding which cheesecake to choose for my first order. When I couldn't decide between a few, I let Prince choose for me and ordered the Turtle cheesecake! It was ready 3 days after ordering (Saturday to Tuesday morning pick up), and pick up was a breeze! The location is super cute and has plenty of parking. As soon as I had the cheesecake, I took a bite in my car before heading home because the smell of the chocolate was intoxicating. Once I fully dug in, I couldn't decide on my favorite part. The crust is so perfectly cinnamon-cookie flavored, and the actual cheesecake is smooth and delicious. The toppings are also amazing-- decadent chocolate and caramel and crunchy walnuts. YUM is all I have to say. I was wow-ed. The cheesecake was incredible, and I would recommend it to anyone. Obviously buying a whole cheesecake is not always in the dessert take out budget ($30), but I know I would LOVE this as a birthday cake, for a housewarming party, etc if you are looking for an excuse!! read more

Cheesecake Funk - Small Turtle Cheesecake - Desserts Near Me - Excelsior, Minnesota

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I need to use a business more than once before I will post a recommendation. With that said. I cannot recall how I heard about Cheesecake Funk (Vanessa -owner) But what drew me to CF was that I was looking for a new take on a banana cream pie. It was fabulous!! I wanted it for a family event and it was absolutely delicious. My second item was for this Thanksgiving, so I had ordered a pumpkin cheesecake. Again it was absolutely amazing and the perfect item for our family. On top of our amazing experience with the cheesecakes. The service has been fantastic. Vanessa, has always been gracious in the in person interactions as well as always responding to questions in a quick and professional manner. Thank you and I look forward to our next gather to include a cheesecake from you business read more

Prompt, wonderful service! Definitely the best crust I've ever had the delight in tasting. Ordered 2 dozen of the assorted flavored minis for a bridal shower and wish I had ordered another dozen to bring home to my family! Her cheesecake blows all the other dessert options out there, out of the water! We picked up our order right at the front desk of the hotel & received immediate email responses each time I reached out. Will definitely be back for my next event! I will forever crave your delicious raspberry cheesecake! Thank you! read more

Prince's favorite cheesecake was made by Vanessa of Cheesecake Funk. The name of the biz was bestowed by Prince himself. Obviously, the guy had great taste. I ordered myself an 8" strawberry cheesecake ($30) + a quart of fresh whipped cream ($7.50). It was easy ordering and communicating with Vanessa. I picked it up at Kitchen Space in Edina, which is an adorable community commercial kitchen with a private parking lot. The entrance is off 58th St W. The cheesecake, fresh strawberries, and whipped cream were all packaged separately to ensure the perfect assembly and freshness. But onto to the cheesecake! Holy hell. Best cheesecake of MY LIFE. The texture was heavenly, the cinnamon-y base was thick and delicious, and the whipped cream was unbeatable. The whipped cream was about $7.50 extra, but it was worth splurging for an entire quart, and it was made with love and lots of fresh vanilla bean. I'm sad I'm not eating it right this moment. #supportblackbusinesses #blackownedbusiness read more

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OMG if you have not tried Vanessa's chessecakes, you are MISSING OUT! When I saw Kara's post, I knew I had to get my hands on one too! It is truly worth every penny! Ordering online was easy and seamless. Vanessa offers a variety of flavors, I believe the Turtle Cheesecake was Prince's favorite! A small 8" is $35 and a large 10" is $50. I listened to Kara's advice to get the extra quart of fresh vanilla bean whipped cream ($7.50) and it honestly takes a strawberry cheesecake to the next level! It does add a lot of extra sweetness to it, so beware. I only used half the quart to spread on my cheesecake and it as very sweet! Now, I'll have to brainstorm what I will do with the rest because it is not going to waste! Note: In my pictures, I also only used about half the strawberries provided. Vanessa gives very generous portions, so I will load up on strawberries for my leftover slices :) Onto the cheesecake: The whipped cream and strawberries came in separate containers for at-home assembly. Do yourself a favor and get the whipped cream, you will not regret it! The cheesecake is the perfect consistency, creamy and dreamy! The crust was super good too, it was not hard like some cheesecake crusts can be, I actually really enjoyed it! The strawberries and syrup were not overly sweet, which I really appreciated since the whipped cream contributed a lot of sweetness! Vanessa is so talented and you can really tell she makes each of her cheesecakes with love. I cannot wait to try other flavors...as soon as I finish this one and climb out of my current cheesecake coma! read more

Cheesecake Funk - Strawberry Cheesecake with the extra whipped cream - Desserts Near Me - Excelsior, Minnesota

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Amazing, REAL, perfectly baked cheesecake here, nothing to do with that fake Sara Lee cream cheese spread onto a crust. If you're not sure whether to believe me, you can try just a slice at MinnyRow Market so you don't have to commit to a whole one right away. But I promise, you will be heading over to Cheesecake Funk to get your very own round after trying it. I'm a big fan of their unadorned cheesecake - so pure and simple, just the right rich-yet-light and creamy-crumbly texture, with a beautiful vanilla aroma that will haunt you for days. We also tried the strawberry and Oreo toppings, which are both great, but unnecessary adornments. read more

The best cheesecake I have ever had in my life! The kind of experience you dream about and can't wait to have again and again! Also love that I am supporting a woman-owned business! read more

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I consider myself a cheesecake connoisseur. I request it every year for my birthday and have tried many different kinds, from many different establishments over the years. I have to say, since I have been in Minnesota, NONE of them compare to what I just indulged in. We ordered the plain cheesecake with strawberry because that is our classic favorite. It more than passed the test! The filling is perfect! It's thick and creamy and so flavorful. You could taste the layers of flavor, the crust, the filling, and the berries and they all complimented each other perfectly. I will absolutely be back to get my birthday cheesecake this year! It's the BEST! The whole ordering process was easy and painless to pick up. The owner, Vanessa was very kind and professional. read more

Cheesecake Funk - Strawberry cheesecake - Desserts Near Me - Excelsior, Minnesota

Hands-down the best strawberry cheesecake I've ever had. I came to visit a friend from out of state and wanted to surprise him with a birthday cake. I'm so glad I found Cheesecake Funk. They were so accommodating with pick-up time since I was up a bit too late partying... HIGHLY recommend! read more

Wow. This is some amazing cheesecake. Made to perfection. Flavors are great. The crust... oh, the crust. I can't even describe it. It makes you forget other places even attempt cheesecake. read more

The Turtle Cheesecake is slap ya momma good! Amazing!!! A definite must on my trip from Alabama. Brava to Vanessa!

Can I give this place more stars please? I wanted to do something nice for my parents because I've missed them SO much during the pandemic. We agreed to order food at their house, but I wanted to bring something special. They both love cheesecake...but ohh the dilemma - mom loves raspberry (can't stand strawberry) and dad loves strawberry (can't stand raspberry). So I sent an email to Cheesecake Funk inquiring if they could do half & half. Ms. Vanessa responded immediately. Of course she could do half & half, when did I want to pick it up? Great communication, great service, easy ordering and let me tell you the.cheesecake.did.not.disappoint!!! Incredible flavor, fresh, the crust just omg. Went to pick it up and Ms. Vanessa brought it out to my daughter and me. Order one or a bunch - you won't be disappointed! read more