I’ll be honest, I had no idea until just this week when I finally walked into Steel City Cheesecakes that they were SO MUCH MORE than just cheesecakes! Really and truly, this place HAS IT ALL! I was so mesmerized by everything that I went two days in a row!
My cousin Cortni and I are both turning twenty-nine this year, me for the tenth time and her for first and only. To commemorate this once-in-a-lifetime occasion, we’re throwing ourselves a joint birthday party celebrating us both being twentyFINE. Obviously something sweet is needed to serve our guests and neither of us care about traditional cake, so that was definitely out. I already did a Bobby’s Frozen Custard Bar at my wedding, so no need for redundancy. This is where Steel City Cheesecakes came in.
Neither of us had ever been, but both of us had been wanting to for quite some time now, so we decided we would meet up there and do a little cheesecake tasting to see if these were the cheesecakes for us. Spoiler alert: they are!
This case isn’t just cheesecakes! The bottom lefthand corner has dog treats! DOG TREATS! I was blown away! There’s all kinds of delicious looking pastries, muffins, pop tarts, and the works in this thing! I was immediately impressed by the incredible offerings before us!
I’m always a sucker for a seasonal beverage, so I treated myself to the King Cake Cold Brew and the Big Easy! Both were absolutely delicious in their own unique way.
The oil lamp seen to the right of the chandelier took me and Cortni back about twenty-five years! Our Aunt Midge had a very similar one, so that instant nostalgia hit hard.
Created our own sampler platter of the Minis. From Top Left: Oreo, New York, Strawberry, Turtle, Apple Crisp, Cherry. Not going to lie, it became impossible to narrow down which couple we loved most for twentyFINE because all six were DELICIOUS! Usually I’m indifferent to originals, but that New York Style was simply the best! Honestly, better than The Cheesecake Factory’s! We knew in advance we wanted to serve four flavors to our guests, but the jury is still out on which of these four it’ll be!
Cortni enjoying some of the Strawberry.
We had to get a picture together to commemorate the occasion. We’ve done an excellent job of documenting our road to twentyFINE.
Cortni’s Iced French Quarter Latte with her Lemon & Oreo Cheesecakes Tins to go!
Plenty of cozy and spacious seating!
The walls are lined with Essential Oils, Syrups, Shirts, and all kinds of other wants and needs! All available to purchase! We had a great time shopping around!
This children’s seating area was too cute!
Complimentary Water & Wi-Fi!
LOVED the restrooms! This mirror was HUGE and the decor on the wall was super spunky!
Lovely outdoor seating!
A great space for a party!
There was quite an array of interesting finds inside the gift shop! Loved checking it all out! Honestly, this place had something for EVERYONE!
I promise you, you’re going to want to try this place if you haven’t already!
Had to return the next morning to treat myself to a slice of the Breakfast Pizza! It was PHENOMENAL! Eggs, Bacon, Sausage, Gravy, and Cheese on top a flaky crust! I loved it! My coffee was an Iced Chocolate Covered Strawberry Latte! Loved it too! I’m telling you, this place is so much more than just great cheesecakes!
Steel City Cheesecakes even has a drive-thru window! There’s a menu board just to the left of that window that fully showcases all the amazing eats, treats, and drinks they offer!
Like you’ve definitely gathered, I was THRILLED when I realized how much more there was here! All this time I just thought they specialized strictly in cheesecakes, but boy was I wrong! They even feature an assortment of lunch items as well like sandwiches and salads. I mean to tell you, this place could satisfy your cravings for just about anything! Absolutely a 10/10! Highly Recommend! I’ve been twice now, but you best believe they can expect to see me on a regular basis!
Steel City Cheesecakes sits at 4025 Pontoon Road in Granite City, Illinois. They’re open Tuesday through Friday from 6:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. and on Saturdays and Sundays from 9:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m.. They’re closed Mondays. Orders and inquiries can be made by calling (618) 491-0901. Also, follow them on Facebook if you don’t already!
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Everything looks delicious! Wish I lived close by so I could go all the time!
It’s delicious! I promise you, you’d love it!