I love the variety of cheesecakes that they always offer. They also had a sampler plate for the Strawberry Flavor which is one that I'll consider trying the next time I come! texture: so fluffy & creamy, there's nothing else that can compare to these little clouds! read more

Uncle Tetsu - Cookies & Creme, S'mores (new) - Bakeries Near Me - San Diego, California

My first encounter with Uncle Tetsu was in Jan 2022 when they had a pop up pick up at Matcha Cafe. I got the original, matcha and ube. Since then, I've been to the LA locations and gotten coffee, Oreo, black sesame, burnt basque as well as the cheese tarts. This time, I'm at the San Diego location and picked strawberry and pandan coconut. Out of all the flavors, original, ube, and pandan coconut are my favorites. They have the most distinct flavors. I've had it fresh in LA out the oven and you see them branding the logo but in SD, it was just sitting there. You can tell when the fluffy sponge-ness texture is deflated in the center. All the cakes are the same price except for the burnt basque. I like the size and consistent pricing. Very moist, soft, fluffy and bouncy. Ask for a punch card. It can be used at all locations. read more

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I love this place! Don't sleep on the ube sugar cookies. They are AMAAAZING. And not crazy overpriced like Crumbl cookies. My favorite cheesecake is ube or pandan, although the only other flavor I have tried is the original one. They're delicious and melt in your mouth creamy but so light that I could eat a whole one myself in one sitting.. Have to pace myself and savor it read more

No need to go to Tokyo for Japanese soufflé cheesecake (aka fluffy cheesecake)! You can get it in San Diego on Convoy and in so many different flavors! We got to sample the Oreo one and then got the pandan coconut one to go. Yum! Next time I'd like to try the Ube ones IMHO no need to try the basque one that costs twice as much and is heavy - the point of the uncle Tetsu cheesecake is to have the light and fluffy unique cheesecake experience. read more

Uncle Tetsu offers perfectly baked Japanese-style cheesecakes that are fluffy, light, and not too sweet--just simply delicious. For $13, you can choose from a variety of options, so there's something for everyone. My personal favorites are the Ube, Pandan Coconut, and the Original. They make great gifts, as they're not overly sweet but still hit the spot when you're craving something indulgent. I haven't tried their Basque cheesecake (which is creamier and more American-style), mini cheesecakes, or cookies, but I'm confident they're just as amazing. Everything is reasonably priced without sacrificing quality. Service & Ambiance: The staff here are super welcoming and a joy to interact with. Plus, they offer a loyalty program, which is always a win! The location is adorably adorned and decorated. Seeing the staff prepare the desserts is exciting and adds to the homemade feel of the place. Parking: Like most places on Convoy, parking can be a bit of a nightmare (you'll need to pay to park in the lot). There's one guest spot for Uncle Tetsu customers, but it's limited to 30 minutes. Bottom line: These Japanese-style cheesecakes are a perfect treat. Affordable, delicious, and adorably packed with care. 5/5! read more

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Cute, tiny shop for fresh baked Japanese cheesecake. The shop is very clean, friendly bakers and cashier. Location is in between Mochinut and the revolving sushi restaurant. They have a variety of flavors to choose from such as original, Pandan coconut, Ube, chocolate, strawberry, matcha, Oreo, pumpkin spice. They have cheesecake, cheese tarts and burnt basque cakes. I bought the original, they had Ube cheesecake out for tasting. It was delicious, the cheesecakes were lightly sweetened, airy, bouncy and a great flavor. Next time I would like to try the Pandan Coconut. Once I ordered, my order was placed in my hands in under 30 seconds! They were so quick with service. I love it! Downfall is the entrance and waiting area of place is very tiny. There were several people ahead of me, I was standing outside of the shop until they got their order. read more

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Nice little shop that just opened up next to Kura Revolving Sushi bar. We had lunch next door and decided to check out these Japanese cheesecake. The store was small but the cashier was very nice. Waited patiently as we decided what we wanted to get to try at home. We settled on a matcha cheesecake. It was worth a try but my family didn't like it. It felt like I was eating a wet undercooked dense sponge cake. Just a bit different, haha. read more

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The Japanese cheesecake was absolutely delicious, super friendly when I was purchasing a cake. It is a small shop but appeared clean and tidy. read more

The cashier was very friendly and kind! I got the ube cheesecake and cookies! They were very tasty, love uncle tetsu's baked goodies. The cake was moist and flavorful, the cookies were soft and delicious. Parking is difficult, as it tends to be in this area so be prepared to have to search, or consider looking at the menu before you arrive and just having someone get out of the car to pick up your order. read more

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One of my friends decided to pick up a cheesecake for a dinner party here, and I decided I might as well too lol. We went on a Sunday evening and surprisingly, it wasn't busy at all. There are no seatings in this shop, it's a grab-and-go concept. The service was great! The guy who took my order answered my questions and it was so quick, I didn't even realize where he got the cheesecake from, all I remember was having the bag in my hands lol. I decided on the ube cheesecake and it was really good! Spongy, light, not too sweet, and no overpowering fake ube flavoring. My mom and I both had a piece as soon as I brought it home, and we were pleasantly pleased. I also like that a whole cheesecake was $13! I am hoping to go back soon and try other flavors. I wish they had a way where they sold slices or samplers or something though so I wouldn't have to buy whole cheesecakes at once. Parking in this square can be a pain, there's a lot on the side, but they charge you to park. I don't know the rates. read more

Uncle Tetsu - Ube Cheesecake! - Bakeries Near Me - San Diego, California

This is a grab-and-go style bakery that specializes in Japanese style cheese cake. They have a variety of flavors. On our visit, we got chocolate and chocolate Oreo. Service was great the Tuesday evening we stopped in. There were two groups ahead of us, and only one employee that we could see. I feel like we waited less than 3 minutes in the line. The man behind the counter was very happy and quick. We're fans of Japanese Cheese Cake. This is a chain of bakeries that does a good job. Five stars for a great product and quick service. Pro Tip: This parking lot gets a lot of traffic due to Jasmine's, Kira revolving Sushi, the Moche Donut place, and other very popular businesses... you may have to find street parking. read more

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Uncle Tetsu finally arrived in SD in 2022 and I finally am reviewing them. :) Sometimes it take me more than a one time visit to write about a place. The little storefront is no thrill type of a place, pretty quick and straight forward. Clean of course. My initial choice is always the original, it has always been what I'm used to and so why try anything else? Well they happened to have sample that day and I really like the oreo one. I also bought the matcha one too. Overall I say Oreo was good but original is always the best, although my most recent visit left me a bit disappointed. It didn't taste fresh. I definitely need to return and check out the other flavors. It's a quick in and out, but of course as in anywhere in Convoy parking is such a pain. Enjoy. read more

I don't really get the hype of this beloved cheesecake shop but my cousin and sister insisted I try it. It's a tiny little place in the same plaza as Kura so the parking can be horrible. We've visited during off peak hours and didn't have issues finding a parking space. Staff is nice here and at times offers samples. Prices are fair at $13 per cake. This is not a Cheesecake Factory type cheesecake. The cheesecakes here are light and airy . The flavored ones aren't too strong . The oreo cake is probably the most eye catching and wasn't too sweet. I'm sure I'll order a few to bring to some Holiday parties this year. read more

Got four different flavors. Appreciate that there are Asian cheesecake options in San Diego, but not a fan. The original to me was best than the flavored ones. read more

We are a fan! Small quaint spot with very easy selections of products and flavors to choose from. Easy quick transaction. As we waited, we had a sample of their pumpkin flavored cheesecake and we cannot wait to order it for thanksgiving. We took home original cheesecake flavor, which my daughter calls sponge bread lol! She's not wrong. Japanese Cheese cake is reminiscent of Sponge cake to me texture wise. And their cheese tarts we tried all the flavors: original, matcha, ube and chocolate. We love the original the best. If you're expecting robust flavors this is not the place for you. The flavors are mild. The type of dessert you eat that doesn't make you feel heavy afterwards. We also brought home biscotti. My mom loved how soft they are. Usually when you think of biscotti from Italy it has a hard texture. So this was surprisingly different. read more

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Amazing and delucious cakes. Extremely light that I could eat half a cake by myself. We got the original cheesecake and oreo cheesecake. Looking forward to try the rest of the flavors one by one. Very reasonable priced. read more

Uncle Tetsu - Oreo cheese cake - Bakeries Near Me - San Diego, California

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Food : delicious Service: friendly Ambiance : small no dining area This is real authentic Japanese cheesecake. Perfectly spongey texture. Friendly service. Cashless transactions. They have a variety of flavors but I like the classic cheesecake. read more

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Got the matcha cheesecake this time and omg this might be my favorite one! It's the perfect amount of sweetness and when it's fresh the inside is just so soft. It's so tempting to eat the whole thing! Service was extremely quick, by the time I finished paying, the cheesecake was packed and ready! read more

Uncle Tetsu - Matcha - Bakeries Near Me - San Diego, California

Been wanting to try this place and we were finally in the area! Parking lot gets very crowded so parking can get tricky! They have a reserved spot for their store if you get lucky! We bought the Oreo cheese cake it was so light and fluffy the Oreo crust was perfect! read more

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I saw that there was this new dessert place in convoy... Japanese cheesecake! I've never heard of or tried Japanese cheesecake! I'm not a huge cheesecake fan in general because regular cheesecake is just too rich and too much dairy for me to handle. I can never have more than one bite which is a complete waste of a dessert. So when I saw this place, I thought why not and see what a Japanese cheesecake is all about! My sisters birthday was the perfect opportunity to give it try! I was reading these are best when picked up fresh, day of. So we were meeting my sister for brunch and needed to go here right at opening. We arrived early prior to 11 am and were lucky they were just opening the shop for the day and were the first customers. It worked out well. Staff had offered us samples, and I was thinking it was some sort of matcha, cause it was green, but I was wrong. It was Pandan coconut. Not a huge fan of coconut and you definitely couldn't mistake the coconut in it! We selected the original cheesecake for my sister and an Oreo for us since I haven't met anything Oreo that I didn't love. The cheesecake was super light and fluffy. Nothing like your typical cheesecake which was oddly wonderful! It was almost like a super moist cake with a slight creamy texture. Oreo flavored of course! It was a complete success! My sister loved it cause she can enjoy it with my nephew without it being jam packed with sugar. Staff was friendly. Store was clean and ordering straight forward. Cakes are $13 each. Parking was easy right at opening. Thanks for the yummy cheesecake! read more

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Happy Uncle Tetsu opened on Convoy. Japanese cheesecake with the fly Japanese packaging. The square red bag fits the box to the T with black straps.. luv the attention to detai and color scheme.. If you've never had it. To me it's like a high quality fluffy soft spongy cake. Little bit airy. When I hear cheesecake I usually think thick dense like an American style cheesecake. It's opposite of that. I tried the oreo and loved it. This day I dropped in to try the Pandan Coconut. But I will be back for the Ube and strawberry. Mel M Yelp 23:14 read more

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Fast, friendly and yummy!!! My family and I love coming here for a treat to take home to share with everyone! Our favorite has to be the Oreo cheesecake. Uncle Tetsu will always be one of our to go spots for Japanese cheesecake! read more

Uncle Tetsu - Oreo, Ube and Egg tart - Bakeries Near Me - San Diego, California

The world famous Uncle Tesu has finally arrived in beautiful San Diego, CA! It is located off Convoy in a shopping strip mall with limited parking. Uncle Testsu is located all over the world in Major Cities, serving some of the finest Japanese cheesecakes. We came in during lunch to purchase a cake and were in and out in a jiffy. They have many variety to choose from such as ube, strawberry, chocolate, and regular, but I went ahead and picked up the pandas coconut. The prices were average for a whole cake and the packaging was absolutely beautiful where you get a nice red tote bag to hold your cake in. As we arrived home, we couldn't wait to dig in and enjoy the cake and enjoyed everybite from the start to finish. We ended up just diving in with a spoon since the cake was super moist and didn't cut well with a knife. The flavor was all there and wasn't overly sweet but just the right amount of flavor to call it a dessert. The color was amazingly beautiful, with bright, vibrant green from the pandan and toasted coconut on top. Uncle Tetsu is such a lovely place to pick up some cake to share with friends and family. The right amount of sweetness and moisture really sets it apart from your typical cheesecake. Please come out here and check this place out since it won't disappoint! read more

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We picked up 3 cakes; Burnt Basque, chocolate, and oreo. All 3 were delicious. The chocolate and oreo were light and fluffy. The Basque was a little more sense and creamy in the middle. Next time we'll try strawberry and matcha! 4 stars because $23 for the Basque seems high. read more

Uncle Tetsu - Picture doesn't do it any justice. Burnt Basque, chocolate and oreo. - Bakeries Near Me - San Diego, California

I came all this way from Vista 45 min drive to get my son his Birthday cheesecake and the customer service I had to deal with Mia was rude what a disappointment I asked to sample the purple cheesecake told her I would buy it and she said NO!! you can tell when someone does not like her job. She was rude I would have to purchase a lot more but due to her lack of customer service I only got 2 I was planning on buying 4. Train your employees better! read more

Not like your original Cheesecake Factory but a light fluffy cheesecake. Probably not as "light" but very flavorful for such a light cake. The flavors, design and presentation were great. It's not super thick and light. Again, the presentation is amazing. The cheese tarts were out of stock so we have to try it again. The service was nice and cordial. Try it! read more

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I like it but am not in love with it. I have been looking forward to making it on time for a box of uncle tetsus since they have opened but it was an odd experience for me. I came excited and it almost seems like the workers were not so happy. Ordered the original and was given the box and left. I think I had expected more of a happy bakery experience for such a cute place. The original cake itself is simple and delicious for its price. I would definitely buy a box as a gift for a friend. read more

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I love the burnt basque so good and melt in the mouth . I love it it's not too sweet . I saw this store by accident and decided to try it since I really love Japanese cheese cake . Maybe when I'm in the area again I will try the other ones they make . Too bad I live far can't try other flavor sooner but it's really good . read more

I finally got a chance to try Uncle Tetsu's cheesecake. The first time I tried, they were in sift opening and only accepting Venmo or exact change, and I had neither. They had several samples, which was great. It helped me decide which cake to choose. I decided to try the oreo cheesecake. It was well packaged and had a special cloth covering it to keep it moist. The Japanese cheesecake is more light and airy than an American one. It doesn't have as much sugar either, so it's a different taste. I loved it and will definitely be back to try the Ube cheesecake. That one peeked my interest. read more

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Thiiis cheesecake is soooo good. A bit pricey for the size but delish!!!! Should have some 2x1 here and there specials or some rewards to make you want to visit more often. read more

Welcome to San Diego, Uncle Tetsu!! Thanks to the good ole gram, I saw they opened a location in the Clairemont/Convoy area of SD. Best part: it's in-between Mochinut and Kura Revolving Sushi Bar! Lol It's a quick go in, buy your stuff, and leave type of joint. Nowhere to sit, so you take your bagged yummies to go. They already have them prepared in boxes so you don't really have to wait unless there's a line. Glad there was none when I arrived shortly after 1pm on a Monday. Alexis was super friendly and they all greeted me when I walked in. They are new, but keep your eye on their IG because they started serving seasonal flavors in addition to the usual Original, Strawberry, Ube and Pandan Coconut. When I went, they had Black Sesame and Oreo. I purchased 4, 2 to keep and 2 to gift. The Oreo and Original are super yummy! Moist and so fluffy! I gifted an Original and Ube... because you know I don't do Ube, lol! The cheesecakes are $13 each and they are cashless. They do give a military discount when you show your military I.D. The shop is super small, but quick to get into, and I was lucky to park right in front of the door. The parking lot is tight, but at least you have the first 2 hours free. After that, there's a meter to pay. You can always park on the street, too. Be sure to grab a loyalty card so you can get a free cheesecake once you buy 9. I have 5 more to go! Lol Be back soon, Uncle Tetsu! =) read more

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After finishing up dinner next door, we saw Uncle Tetsu and wanted to satisfy our sweet tooth! I've had Uncle Tetsu's cheesecakes before, but they were all to-go, so I was very excited to try it for the first time fresh! - PARKING - This lot definitely gets busy, especially with all the competing restaurants during meal time. There's a few street spots if you happen to get lucky! - SERVICE/ENVIRONMENT - Not a very large storefront, with little walking room. The aromas of the cheesecake fill the air when you walk in! They have the flavors displayed on the menu board as well as display cheesecakes for you to see what they look like. They also serve up a sampling cheesecake for you to try! Be careful if they put it out fresh - the cake can easily fall off the toothpick! Service was super quick - after I ordered and paid, the cheesecake was handed to me immediately! There's no seating, so it's a grab and go storefront! - FOOD - Pandan Cheesecake ($13.00): When I saw this flavor, I immediately wanted to try it! I love anything Pandan, so this was a no-brainer pick for me. The Pandan flavor is very light, but you can tell it's there! I personally didn't need the Coconut flakes on top as it took away from the fluffy cheesecake texture. The bouncy, fluffy cheesecake was to die for! It's really a texture that you can't find in any other dessert. - OVERALL - I will definitely be looking out for new flavors to try - Coffee was a close pick, so I may be grabing that next time! read more

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Definitely worth a visit. Who doesn't love cheesecake!? This style is different but still delicious. It took a second for my son to like it. My daughter loved it instantly. Parking was easy. The line wasn't long. Will be back soon. read more

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First time trying Japanese cheesecake! I mean I probably had it when I studied abroad in Japan in my college days, because the taste was familiar. We were having a dinner party and our friends brought dessert. They brought 4 different Japanese cheesecakes: original, ube, sesame and Oreo. The taro was my favorite and the original was great too! I love how airy and fluffy there are. It also wasn't overly sweet. Definitely coming back to order for dinner parties or even birthdays. read more

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We were excited that Uncle Tetsu was open and decided to stop by to try their cheesecake. Something to note is that Japanese style cheesecake is different from American style cheesecake. Japanese cheesecake is fluffier/lighter (more like sponge cake) and it is less sweet. American cheesecake is much more dense, richer and sweeter. I think it is important to distinguish the difference because some people might be disappointed if they go in expecting Japanese Cheesecake to be similar to American Cheesecake. The actual prep and bake area takes up most of the space. The service area is small, there isn't seating or anything. You pretty much buy your cheesecake(s) and go on your way. Service was good. The guy that helped us was friendly and greeted us when we entered. He apologized because they had run out of pandan flavor. They have four different flavors: regular, strawberry, pandan, and ube. We bought two cheesecakes, regular and ube. We enjoyed them both over the course of several days. We look forward to trying pandan and strawberry next time. The only negative about the place is parking. Maybe come during off peak hours. Parking in the Convoy area is a pain, especially during peak hours. 4 / 5: Cheesecakes 4 / 5: Service 4 / 5: Cleanliness 4 / 5: Overall read more

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UHM WHY WAS I NOT AWARE THAT THIS WAS OPENED?! Just so happened to stumble upon Uncle TETSU while craving Mochinut, but immediately went straight into Uncle TETSU, cause why not?! Super friendly staff and super yummy cheesecake! read more

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I visited Uncle Tetsu during its grand opening this month and did the same for its competitor in Carmel Valley to do a comparison. Uncle Tetsu has set up shop in between Kura Revolving Sushi and Mochinut on Convoy St which guarantees solid foot traffic as well as a headache to find a parking space. The menu was like that of a wholesaler. Four different flavors of their Japanese style cheesecake were available at $13 per cake. Samples of the original, strawberry, and ube varieties were set out at the service counter for customers to taste. The quality of the cheesecake was exquisite. The product was light and fluffy like a sponge cake. It held its form very well to the point in which I could pick up a piece by hand without it falling apart. The advantage of having a straightforward menu was that the line was minimal and moved quickly because customers didn't have to mull over numerous options. The price of a whole cheesecake wasn't outrageous, however it was $1 more than the competition. The original flavor of Uncle Tetsu's cheesecake was a little less creamy than what I tried in North County. Besides that, there was little difference between the two bakeries. I ended up purchasing a couple of cakes, an original and an ube, to share with coworkers and friends. What I did like better of the other place was the menu diversity such as individual size desserts. This was why I limited my rating of Uncle Tetsu to a four star level. read more

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Picked up two of the cakes for a Friendsgiving get-together. We got a park right out the front so very convenient, service was lovely. They had some samples that we got to try, and we were served very quickly. It's small and to the point so basically great for pick up. read more

I love their cheesecakes here! My favorites are the pandan and ube cakes! I can definitely attest to their jiggliness. I had these cakes all wrapped up in the box and in a bag and when I accidentally dropped the bag, the cheesecakes somehow jumped out of the bag, out of the box, and onto the floor :(. I was so sad and desperate for my cheesecakes I had to salvage what was still edible. Docked one star because these cheesecakes are pricy and I can't buy in smaller portions. read more

Love Japanese cheesecake and I'm so happy we have an Uncle Tetsu in San Diego. This is a go-to easy potluck item and it's always a hit, original is my favorite but any of the other flavors are delicious. They have a stamp card! It is located in a busy complex on Convoy so be patient with parking, it's worth it! Cheesecakes are ready to go so service is quick. read more

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