I'm not a dessert person but I probably have mentioned it before. I'll take a charcuterie plate over ice cream any day. A bag of pistachios over a box of chocolates. And I'd take a cheesecake from S&S over all that crap. Do yourself and a loved one a favor and hop on the 1 train to the Bronx. Get off at 238th, walk to a nondescript warehouse marked "S&S" and then throw all of your money at the old man who buzzes you in (careful with your coins). It is just the most perfectly balanced cheesecake, flavor and texture-wise, I've ever had. I was going to be transporting it to a motley crew of sweet-tooth friends a few hours out by train. The old man assured me it would be fine out of the fridge-no problem. Not only was he right, but the bottom of the box was still cool after 4 hours. I loved it..the motley crew loved it..my diabetic friend with no self-control loved it..his damn cat nearly took my finger off when I gave her a taste. Bring this home for Thanksgiving or Christmas or, as one wise reviewer suggested, have a cheesecake shipped to the manager of a hotel you're going to be staying at for perks! Hell, send it to the damn jail warden to bump up your parole date! You'd be surprised what this kind of charity can do.. read more

S&S Cheesecake - Desserts Near Me - Bronx, New York

I promised my dear friend who brought me the joy of the WHOLE CHEESECAKE... whenever I finish all of them, I would YELP about it. OK!! It's the TIME... every time, open the freezer and take out the cheesecake box, I feel like... opening the Pandora's box.. it was my pleasure and pain all the time, even had to hide from my two Kimchee lover brothers... I could say was Juniorholic enough (oh! I still love huge creamy NY style cheesecake) before, BUT S&S!! I am going to raise my both hands, oh! no! both arms for it!!! as u know (u don't know?? read my profile!!), English is not my natural born talented language (sometimes, Korean.. even worse.. dammmn)... I might open my dearest dusty dictionary and find out the right words for what I am feeling now.. but.. let me just keep simple 4 u... hmmm! it's like.. like... like.... ORGASM!! oh! yeah.. it is!! (I can even act better than Meg Ryan.. =p) maybe, u can volume up there could be better one... for me? my journey for the BEST cheesecake? It's done!!! finally, I arrive in my destination... I am having my last piece of S&S... am I tearing?? T_T read more

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sometimes you think you know something, until you don't. S&S Cheesecake is the reason that Junior's is not called Senior's: Junior's is great but it's not the best. Cheesecake may be a corny food, but good cheesecake can also melt the heart of the stoniest stone, reduce the craggiest hag to a bubbling kid, it can pick you up and fly you off to bed in the sweetest subliminal blanket of the taste bud mind that secretly longs for its apocalyptic satisfaction. or something like that. everyone says Junior's is the best. well, everyone's heard of Junior's, and Junior's works hard to keep it that way with their marketing campaigns. Junior's want you to think it IS new york, and that's ok because Junior's cheesecake is good. really good. But for my money, S&S Cheesecake in the Bronx is the best, hands down. They have no restaurant, no cafe, no store. No outpost in Times Square. They are a little ugly brick storefront in a scuzzy part of the Bronx, all the way up on 238th Street off Broadway (see picture). the next to last stop on the number 1 train. It's a cheesecake FACTORY. there's no lobby, no reception area. just shelves and boxes and some workers. they make em and they ship em out, to deli's, to restaurants, to gourmets the world over. they have a website. But no one's ever heard of them. You should. i only know about them because i grew up around there. for us it was the only game in town. read more

S&S Cheesecake - where it all begins - Desserts Near Me - Bronx, New York

I should have mentioned that they ship across the country and we have shipped these NY cheese cakes to other states and been upgraded immediately upon arrival when shipping them to the hotel manager. We usually get the cheapest rooms and then get upgraded to ocean front , presidential suites without asking just because we shipped a cheese cake it saves us hundreds of dollars. It works New York, try it! People outside of New York are blown away! We take it for granted, I should also say that S and S is always voted top cheese cake in NY by Zagat and almost every other food guide and food blog in NYC! We are spoiled here in NY with the best cheese cake in the world and we have several choices! S and S is a great choice! read more

They really don't lie when they say it's the best cheesecake ever! Simply amazing. the creaminess, the flavor, the richness... ugh. too good. I've only tried the plain original a few times, which are amazing so i hope to try the other flavors too. I got to the shop around 8am and it looks like a dark warehouse with a shut door. Just ring the bell and once they buzz you in just walk in and tell them what you want. It kinda looks like someone your parents would not want you walking alone because it has a feeling that you might get kidnapped and thrown into the huge walk in freezer amidst the boxes. But, i would not mind this at all... because they have LOADS of cheesecake in there. The guy was super nice though. TIPS: Hours are 6am to 3pm! so go early in the morning! Also, if you are buying directly from the shop, BRING CASH!!! cash only (there is a bank of america 1 block away and Chase about 7 blocks away) PRice is also a lot cheaper in person vs buying online. For the plain original, a small is 15 and large is 27 dollars. So if you plan to buy in person, you should call ahead to confirm the price there (then bring cash). read more

The best cheesecake ever! The cheesecake is nice and dense, smooth and creamy in the middle. If you think you've had the best, you must give this place a try! My boo and I have decided officially that S&S is the best cheesecake. We came here randomly after a trip to Wave Hill. Going to the Bronx for Wave Hill wasn't worth it, but finding this place (thanks yelp!) made our trip worth it. You can't help but feel you're conducting some illicit transaction here. The front door is pretty much boarded up and you have to buzz to get in. Once you're in, there's no small talk. Just say what size cake you want, sliced or unsliced, and hand over your cash (no credit cards) and do the exchange. I've tried to talk to the guy about the joys of cheesecake, but I was ignored. Their hours aren't great. They close at 3 pm, so get there early and don't be fooled by the nearby grocery stores that sell their cakes. read more

It's amazing Cheesecake been here for over 30 years. It's a must have if you're in the Bronx. Takeout cheesecakes only. Call or check before you make the trip as they have limited hours Enjoy read more

This cheesecake locale sells one of the THE BEST cheesecakes I have ever eaten (aside from my mother's...hers is the BEST and mine is a close second :0). It's a nice dense, cream cheese recipe and they have a few different types. The original is classic and creamy good. The chocolate cheesecake is SO rich and every time I buy one to bring to a party, it gets attacked and there are hardly even any crumbs left. Seriously....it goes quick. They have various fruit varieties like strawberry and cherry which is pretty much the original cake with fruit compote on top. My faves are the chocolate and the original. So very good. They keep factory hours from about 6am to 3pm. When purchasing around holiday time, it's best to call first and find out what days they are open. I have made the trip on a regular day that was before or after a holiday and they've been closed. If this ever happens to you, there is a bodega on the same block, to the left of S&S that sells their original cheesecakes, large and small. There are a few other businesses that also sell S&S cheesecakes so you can call for the full list. I would suggest that you purchase an original cheesecake, take it home and serve it at room temperature with a nice ice wine (white dessert wine). You will not be disappointed. read more

Really excellent cheesecake. I think Juniors is still my favorite, but this was nearly perfect. Definitely would recommend! read more

S&S Cheesecake - Cheesec - Desserts Near Me - Bronx, New York

4 stars for the cheesecake -1 for no retail space/lack of crust The taste of the cheesecake is quite excellent. Its just the right consistency with a lot of flavor. However it has no crust. One place where they are improve their product. It has a dusting of something, cant tell what it is but is not a proper crust. The "factory" where they make the cheesecakes for mail order does not have a proper retail space. It consists of a doorbell on a steel door. You can tell this is a factory and that is all it is. On the day we went, no one answered so I had to hunt around the bodegas for the cheesecake I trekked here to get. One bodega only had the large one, the other had smalls but only the original cheesecake. Then the bodega wanted to charge $1 to charge $16 to a credit card, as if!! I would suggest they make a retail space in the front of their factory with a decent display where you can see the cake you want and purchase it. In this aspect, I rather go to Juniors! Because of all the trouble it takes to get one of these cheesecakes, I would only order it via mail for relatives in other states or if I was really desperate for one. I like their cheesecake but not sure if I like it this much..... read more

I cannot stress enough how heavenly the cheesecake is here. Holy mackarel! It's so smooth and there is no after-taste. The crust is out-of-this-world. Try the chocolate cheesecake. It's like eating a humongous truffle! My family always gets S&S cheesecake for birthdays, holidays, the occasional bris, what have you! We even brought this as a gift to relatives in South Carolina. You may have a heart attack in addition to some GI juices flowing. #1 in my heart and stomach read more

S&S Cheesecake - great box - Desserts Near Me - Bronx, New York

I've had this place bookmarked for quite some time, after reading about it somewhere online. We finally got a chance to try it which was a big mistake because now, my cheesecake standards have been set high! Picked up a 5 lb strawberry cheesecake ($32)...yes, I know...5 lbs...it's a lot but we figured the trek out here and from the reviews, it had to be good and the small for $16 might not cut our craving. Besides, we can always share with our friends! The first bite was heavenly. This type of cheesecake is fluffy, moist, dense and quite rich (after a few bites). The strawberries on top was not overly sweet or artificial. The overall taste was sinfully delicious and not overly sweet at all. So glad we got 5 lbs of it in our fridge! read more

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Would definitely go back best cheesecake try it see for yourself easy in and out of store‍

If you give this place less than 5 star's..let's just say I won't pay attention to any other review. If it is the best cheesecake you have ever had, give it 5. It is the best of its type as the rating says. It is by far the best cheesecake in New York (not to mention the price is way lower than who must not be named.) It is by far my favorite dessert. read more

Ordered three cheesecakes- plain, chocolate, and plain with raspberry. Owner was very friendly and had some humor. $15 per each 7 inch cake...my total was $49, with tax?! Chocolate cake had some alcohol Flavor, not what I expected but it works (delicious and creamy) They only sell cakes by the whole, and there are no seatings since it is a baking and direct distribution facility. I would love it if they expanded with savory pies too. read more

Super fresh crustless cheesecakes available without special order. Riverdale treasure.

Have been wanting to try S&S for years. After all, they supply cakes to steakhouses. Walking into this place was the strangest experience. It looked like a shut down old warehouse, but luckily some long time customer came by the same time I did and started banging down the door, saying he wanted to buy his regular 32 cheesecakes for presents. Entered a not so clean looking floor with hundreds of cases of cream cheese and a few random cheesecakes on top of cases. I went with the small and thank goodness I did. Froze it for 2 days and served it on Christmas looking dented and lopsided. Everyone said it looked good - like a real homemade cheesecake. Problem is it tasted terrible - from the texture to the flavor. I won't go into it. I can only say I hope I came on a very, very off day. read more

On Friday it was a birthday and a cake was in order. His favorite is S&S Cheesecake and here's my slice: http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/1thBGawoqRUHqCfQMZycYQ?select=GqBKF99Blv-Nif3pr8j50g I love cheesecake and S&S delivers a high quality one for sure. The thin crust is top notch while the filling was very smooth/creamy in a heavy way. A glass of milk to go along with my slice would have been great! Summary: Good cheesecake. I love it's characteristics, but i actually prefer it less dense and more fluffy. 3 stars for now as it's kinda out of the way to get to. read more

S&S Cheesecake - a slice of plain cheesecake... - Desserts Near Me - Bronx, New York

Cheesecake is delicious, way better than that factory place. Feel lucky to have this place locally

This business has brought so much food joy to my family for the past 50+ years. Their cheesecakes are amazing. I fly one cross country yearly because I don't live close enough anymore. I can't recommend this place enough. read more

Got to meet Ben the owner and learn a bit about the business. So much fun. Great cheese cake to. Super assortment read more

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Wow. After seeing all these reviews while I was roaming around the Bronx, I had to drop by. Luckily, I came here a bit before closing time (3pm). You had to ring the doorbell to get let in to the warehouse type building. It's not a store or restaurant-just a guy with some cheesecakes in the fridge, and the rest of it is boxes and what not in the back. So I tell him it's my first time and I'm asking for a sample, or at least a slice. He says nope, I have to buy a whole cheesecake for $13 (the strawberry would be $3 more). I innocently asked, but what if I don't like it?? He hands me a Zagat review piece of paper and promises that if I don't love it, I'll get my money back. Btw, tons of other liquor stores, etc were selling these cheesecakes, because as he commented, they're open 24hrs while he closes up at 3pm (why so early, who knows. But since people are paying $65 to ship one cheesecake, I guess that's why he CAN do that). So about the cheesecake. First of all, $13 is a pretty good deal for a whole circle of it. Secondly-maybe I'm too used to the Cheesecake Factory and other mainstream restaurants, but I do love a thick crust (I've always thought it to be the best part, after all). This cheesecake barely has a crust and that bugged me (but mah boo does like that). However, I normally don't like actual cheesecakes (everything besides the crust) and for this one at least-I dug the inside w/ its unique creaminess! So props to that. Overall, great cheesecake. So yay! read more

This famous Bronx cheesecake was hyped so much I thought at first bite I would pass out with ecstasy. Scowling in disappointment was more my reaction. It's not that the cheesecake was bad. No, indeed it wasn't. It just wasn't the texture I expected, slightly drier than most cheesecakes, with a hardness that just doesn't seem to come to mind when I envisioned creamy decadence. It was dense, sure enough, and not overly sweet, which I liked. One Yelper said the cheesecake had a fluffy texture. Sure, a bit more baking and my cheesecake would have been as fluffy as a hockey puck. Seriously, my cheesecake had a consistency nearing that of feta cheese. As the days passed I grew more used to the the texture, convinced some snoozing baker had not been as diligent about watching the time and perhaps the cheesecake had been baked a tad too long. Instead of rolling the cheesecake in my mouth, I adapted and chomped. Thankfully, my cheesecake didn't have the chalky texture my poor Yelp friend Pat F. had encountered, since this was my " carrot" at the end of a 13 mile hike. Our group wasn't able to go to S&S bakery, because it was closed, so we had to get ours from the Tobacco Deli nearby. Maybe their cheesecakes were older, but our hike leader had spoken to the Tobacco Deli prior and they were supposed to stock up on fresh cheesecakes. I encourage all to try this famous cheesecake for yourself: I wasn't as generous about passing out slices as I thought I would be, so the cake was good enough after I got used to the mouthfeel(Or maybe it's the sweet tooth that has been denied!). But I probably wouldn't come all the way for a repeat. Not when my youngest Sis can bake a cheesecake that IS everything this cheesecake isn't--silky, ethereal, and just all around perfect. Note that if S&S is closed, you can find the cheesecake in the bodega close by and also the store with the sign "Tobacco Deli". We got our cheesecake for $20 for a small, though perhaps the bakery, from Yelp reviews, charges a few dollars less. read more

S&S Cheesecake - Had to get this at the tobacco deli nearby - Desserts Near Me - Bronx, New York

Mail ordered a chocolate cheesecake. Consistently was grainy with the occasional glob of unincorporated cream cheese. I've mail ordered Carnegie cheesecake enough to know that this is an inferior product. Even Juniors is better than this. read more

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My family has been going here for over 50 years and they never disappoint! You can not find a better Cheesecake then S & S! I had them ship one to my sister in Virginia right before Christmas and it got to her on Christmas Eve perfectly! read more

Not sure what has been happening with S & S. The "store" seems to be getting dirtier and dirtier and the product worse and worse. On my last visit the "store" was so dirty I actually really was worried about the cleanliness of the kitchen that they are making the cheesecake in. This last cheesecake was just that, the last cheesecake I will ever purchase there. It tasted old and had the taste of something that was frozen,defrosted and taste like an old freezer, it was dry, and overall just a sad representation of what S&S was for so long. I have gotten a cheesecake for my birthday every year since I was 21. Sadly, I will have to come up with a new favorite. Looks like Lloyds will be my bew go to for my birthday as well as desserts we take to others. read more

the best ever cheese cake ever. love it, and my family looks forward to it at special occasions. my 70th birthday is coming up on Feb.28th and i need one lol. will be placing an order on monday. read more

I've been to this Bakery several times. Every single time I go, I feel like I'm doing an illicit transaction. The interior is no frills.There are not cafe tables or chairs. This is where you go to quickly pick up your cake and pay for it. They don't even have a cash register. But at the end of the day does that even matter when you're buying delicious desserts S&S cheesecake is one of the best cheesecake I've ever tasted. It's kicks Juniors ass. It's taste perfectly sweet. It's not so sweet that it who makes you want to grab a glass of water. They offer few different flavors. I usually go for the original and it is always a hit at parties. It's usually my go-to Hostess gifts whenever I go to a dinner party. The only down fall of this shop is the limited hours. They close pretty early. Fortunately, a few nearby shops carry a stock of their cheesecakes, including Garden Gourmet. read more

One of my favorite local cheesecakes. It's so good all the local deli's & shops around the neighborhood buy it & sell it.

Amazing! I was given a plain small cheesecake & it was the best I ever had. If you can keep it at room temperature it'll melt in you mouth. Can't say enough about them. read more

Fantastic cheesecake Not quite as good as Eileen's but so close and so tasty . They keep odd hours but Vargas bodega sells them. I recommend buying directly from S&S. read more

The experience of finding this place and tracking down a bodega that sells the cakes actually adds to the adventure and enjoyment of the cheesecake. I found the "factory," which was an old, boarded-up building with an aged sign that read "S&S Factory," and then had to check at a few of the bodegas in the area until I found one that still had cheesecakes in stock for Mother's Day. Honestly, it felt a lot like trying to score drugs. It took me so long to find the place that I was late to pick up my kids from my estranged wife, who of course was acting like a bitch, so I decided not to give her the Chocolate Mousse Cake I had finally obtained. I threw the kids in the car and drove home with tears in my eyes -- she didn't even express interest in the cake I bought her, and besides, did she even deserve a Mother's Day gift with how she's been treating me? So I took the cake home to my actual mother. She had a bite, criticized the "cheap flavor," told me it wasn't as good as Junior's, and then gave me her entire piece because she "didn't need the calories." It is now the next day and I've eaten half the cake -- and guess what? I think it's orgasmic. Sweet, rich, creamy -- it's like a replacement for the lack of love in my miserable life. At least my 9-month-old daughter agrees that this cake is good... but then again, she eats insects and potentially batteries. read more

I work in an office full of women, which means that everyone is always watching their weight. In theory or in practice, there is dieting being done. There is no arguing that, it is a fact. I love these women, they're awesome. I spend a large chunk of my conscious day with these women. I've taken on the role of the "nice old lady" in the office and like to bring in treats but they wouldn't snack. I've tried everything, the smaller bite-sized things they can eat discreetly did OK. But I knew there was something out there that would crush their will power. Something so delicious, they couldn't resist. *Don Vito Corleone Voice* I was gonna give 'em a snack they couldn't refuse. /end impersonation The plain, pre-sliced (they cut it for you and have these little slips of wax paper in between each slice so you can actually lift the slice out, it's perfect, these people are geniuses!) LARGE cake for $23 (cash only) is perfection in a box. This creamy kryptonite carries redemption in every sinful bite. Smiles all around, the mood was lighter in the suite and people were more chatty. No one seemed ashamed that every slice was gone. If you get there after 3pm they'll be closed but don't fret! The store across the street carries them and so does the Garden Gourmet, a local supermarket. read more

This once legendary cheesecake, is no more. Since the original owner has past the business to his son in law, the recipe has been changed and the quality degraded. The taste is basically the same, but that famous silky-smooth (S&S) texture is gone. Nowadays, the cake is more crumby and not creamy. I assuming the new owner changed the recipe to cut production costs. Disgraceful!! If it ain't broke don't fix it!! I have been loyal S&S customer for over 50 years, I implore the current owner to return to the recipe or he will be losing many more loyal, lifelong S&S customers...as myself. read more

My 2-hour trip was worth it (traveled all the way from Bay 50th Street in Brooklyn to W238th in the Bronx)!!! Rating: I don't know if it was the trip that I went to, or if I somehow had it conditioned in my head, but I had the most amazing/delicious/mouth-watering cheesecake from S&S. Even when I look at a picture of their NY Style Cheesecake, my mouth begins to salivate. I came to realize that I'm not a big fan of a thick graham cracker crust, as I felt too much would take away from the cake itself. Each bite feels like heaven in your mouth. It's such a smooth cheesecake, too. I love the sides of the cheesecake just as much as i like the inside. When you eat a slice, you'll see when I mean ;) My Story: I went to S&S on a Sunday (didn't know to check the store hours beforehand). For starters, you have to understand how much of a pain the trains can be on a weekend. All the trains went local, and the 1 train wasn't making stops between 137th st and Dyckman Ave because of emergency repairs, and I had to take a shuttle bus. And when I got there, it was closed. All hope seemed to have been lost until a passerby told me that I could purchase the cheesecake in local stores. read more

UNBELIEVABLE! I used to live up the hill from this place. I stopped in after a recommendation from a friend. The actual S&S place is a hole in the wall without much indicating that the public can go in. It was basically a warehouse full of boxes and refrigerators from what I could tell in the front room. Classic New York hole in the wall. The bodega down the block carries their cheesecakes for those who cannot make the oddball hours of the factory. The cheesecake is rich, creamy, and thick. It's not overpowering for me but it is kind of a one slice at a time kind of thing. The crust, most prominent on the outer edge, is delicious as well. I recommend this place to anyone looking for a great cheesecake and I always bring one home when I go back upstate for holidays. In my opinion, this is the best cheesecake in New York. read more

Bought a large strawberry cheesecake and I should have known something was up when the gentleman took it out of the display and said, I'm going to the back, I just want to add some more strawberry to the top of it. When I got home and we tried it, it tasted like it was made a week ago. The cheesecake was crumbling and hard inside. Not the same quality I've know to like, especially at almost $50 a cake. read more

Yup, this has been a LONG time coming. I actually wanted to try everything they offered. Having now done that (several times over) I have decided, without any conceivable doubt in my mind, that if I were to die and come back as a cheesecake, it would have to be an S&S Cheesecake! Hands down the best cheese cake in all of NYC, this spot knows how to elevate the dessert to a new level - a sweeter level where I can have a Carrot Cheesecake that makes me feel like Ralphie in a Christmas Story when he discovers his dad got him the Daisy BB Gun he just knew he wouldn't get! Do yourself a favor, try all the flavors! read more

Fuhgettabout Juniors cheesecake! S&S has THE BEST cheesecake I've ever had! It's perfectly balanced - not too sweet, perfectly creamy, and not too heavy. I usually have a hard time eating a slice of cheesecake because they are usually too dense. This cheesecake has a nice lightness to it that allows you to devour then entire slice! A slice of heaven...*sigh* read more

On the box, it reads: "You have just purchased the finest cheesecake that money can buy." They're not lying -- it's the best cheesecake, the best dessert anything really, that I could ever potentially imagine. It's creamy, but not too sweet and they're not messing around. I had an issue with quality one time -- it was a little weirdly creamy like it was undercooked -- but otherwise, just amazing. read more