Treat Yourself
National Cheesecake Day is the perfect excuse to go all in on one of the richest, creamiest, and most beloved desserts of all time. But instead of heading to a grocery store freezer aisle, or slaving over the oven yourself, why not treat yourself to something special and support a Black-owned bakery while you’re at it?
This roundup highlights some of the most flavorful, inventive, and heart-filled cheesecake spots across the country. From New York style classics to praline crusts and sweet potato pie-stuffed slices (yes, seriously), these businesses are whipping up next-level creations that deserve a spot on your dessert radar. So whether you like your cheesecake fruity, chocolatey, layered, vegan, or bite-sized this list has you covered. Don’t forget that for every one of your needs, we can help get you covered with a Black Owned Brand, or at the very least try to. Check out all of our guides and search our directory for more. If you don’t see your favorite business, let them know and drop us a line below.
If you’re in the the Mississippi Delta area you can find delicious desserts from O’Pinks Sweets at various stores and restaurants in the area. This makes it easier to get some great cheesecake at any time than some of our other options. You can also stop by their home base as well. Wherever you look for them you will find great varieties like cinnamon roll, strawberry cheesecake, oreo and more.
Peteet’s is a landmark bakery that opened in 2010 in Oak Park, Michigan. Here you will find they have many options for their locally made cheesecakes. They don’t take any shortcuts, using only the best ingredients for those that you find in their shop and their selection of shippable options. They even offer sugar free and gluten free cheesecakes in their storefront as well as daily specials. For restaurant owners in the area, you can save yourself time on dessert and buy wholesale from Peteet’s Gourmet Cheesecake yourself.
This EastPoint Atlanta bakery serves an array of delightful and freshly baked cheesecakes for your pleasure. There are great classics like strawberry topped but also mini cheesecakes that are just right for your events. Order some Sammy Cheezecake for your workplace functions, parties at home, or stop in for a little bit of indulgence for yourself.
This Black Owned Bakery is making some of the best cheesecake in the Twin Cities. Owner Vanessa Drews spent over a decade preparing for the moment in 2019 when she would take the leap of faith and bring Cheesecake Funk to Minneapolis residents full time. Now she offers over a dozen cheesecake flavors like Turtle and Chocolate Rain. You can also get a special gender reveal cheesecake if you want for that special event.
Jazzy Cheesecakes is a Charlotte, NC based black owned specialty bakery that offers 75 amazing options including special seasonal options. Jazzy Cheesecakes features a flavor of the month, offers wholesale options and ships nationwide. They also have their own specialty they are known for which are exquisitely layered with cheesecake and fruit. If you’re looking to really enjoy, check out Jazzy Cheesecakes.
The Naked Bar ATL is now a pop up shop. What that means is that you need to stay plugged in to make sure you know where to get your next delicious vegan cheesecake. These desserts come in a variety of flavors so going vegan doesn’t have to mean you miss out on flavor and the creamy deliciousness that is cheesecake. From Biscoff to Key Lime, there are desserts for all types of taste buds.
In Norcross, Georgia you used to find Cheesecaked!, a one of a kind bakery experience. The owner stepped back from day to day operation of her storefront and is attending school for construction management to help and bring her vision and that of other’s to life. However, you can still get her delicious cheesecakes for your occasions when you need a sweet and delicious dessert.
Cobey Jenkins is the lead baker and co-owner of Brown Magic Sweets a black owned bakery in Baton Rouge. The signature cheesecake from Brown Magic Sweets features their signature praline crust and everything is made fresh with love. Get their base cheesecake and you get a selection of fruit toppings to choose from as well. If you’re feeding a crowd, maybe opt for their miniature cheesecakes or even their bite sized versions.
Crumble and Whisk Pâtisserie is one of the top bakeries in the San Francisco Bay area. Chef Charles Farriere is creating detailed works of art in food form. The whole cheesecakes are full of flavor, real ingredients and fruit. They might be more well known for their tasting boxes though which each feature four mini cheesecakes of varying flavors.
Harriet’s Cheesecakes Unlimited has been an icon in the heart of Inglewood for over 40 years. This Black Owned Bakery is still one of the best places for you to get a taste of indulgence after decades. Family owned the entire time, Harriet’s has a selection of over 60 cheesecakes for you to choose from. Just make sure you call ahead if you want an entire cheesecake, they only take orders over the phone or in person.
Not Cho Cheesecake is a bakery that has two locations, one in Oklahoma and one in Texas for you to choose from. The business is run by Glenn Whitaker and stands as a testament and memory of his wife and the creator of the business Shoshianna Moore. The business carries on with her as the inspiration with over 24 delicious flavors of cheesecake. Their daily options rotate so you can stop in on any day into the Bethany or South Houston stores and grab a delicious slice.
The Husband and Wife Duo behind Royal Cheesecakes has been in business since 2013 in the Raleigh, North Carolina area. They are making their cakes using as many local ingredients as possible and feature special menus for Holidays. You can also get baby cheesecakes, layered cakes and cookies from this bakery.
This bakery is located just outside of DC in Hyattsville, Maryland. They also have a food truck which you can catch outside when its warm. Sugar Vault Desserts is known for its decadent creations and layered cheesecakes. The flavors rotate but they also sell out fast because they look and taste so good. The sweet potato pie stuffed cheesecake is one of the most popular, indulgent cheesecakes that you might find anywhere. The cookie monster is another must try option from this bakery. If you’re in the area, or visiting, make sure to put alerts on their instagram page to get the most recent updates on the menu and in-stock status.
This Family owned bakery in Wichita, Kansas is sharing years worth of love and experimentation with their classic cheesecake recipe. Whether its a small personal event or a large gathering the Wichita Cheesecake company wants to be there to provide top notch premier desserts. They have several flavors, starting with the classic NY style cheesecake and also offering several candy bar inspired flavors. If you want to have great cheesecake in the Wichita area, this is the company you should seek out