Cheesecake at Cheesecake Machismo
Caramel toffee cheesecake -- no factory required.
Cheesecake can be a tricky thing for the mindful eater. It's a moment of indulgent bliss at its best, but the stuff is never going to be confused with health food. So if you're going to indulge, the bang better be worth the caloric buck.
And we're happy to report that the cheesecake at Cheesecake Machismo is a wise way to spend all those saved up calories.
As much as we love cheesecake, sometimes we're disappointed because it ends up being more texture than taste. The folks at Cheesecake Machismo have taken care of that problem by going a little crazy -- in the best way -- with the flavors. Among the rotating lineup (pdf) of accents melded with creamy goodness: black raspberry Chambord, caramel pumpkin, chocolate cabernet and blackberry margarita.
Whole cheesecakes range from $36 - $40 (you can get a "frankencake" of mixed slices for a little less). And single slices -- with a cup of coffee or other drink -- are $5. That single slice deal makes a great lunch.
Lunch? Yep, lunch. Because the question you should be asking is not "Why cheesecake for lunch?" -- but rather, "Why NOT cheesecake for lunch?"
Even the mindful eater should splurge every now and then.
The Bottom Line
The cheesecake at Cheesecake Machismo is definitely worth the calories.
Find It
Cheesecake Machismo
293 Hamilton St
Albany, NY 12210
Tues, Wed, Fri, Sat 12p - 8p
Thurs 12p - 6p
(518) 427-7019
If you're stopping in to pick up a cheesecake, there's free parking across the street -- tell the attendant you're there for cheesecake.
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Comments
not only do these folks make some of the best cheesecake i have ever had, but they are super nice and their store is definitely fun with action figures (i want those vintage marvel dudes!) and just plain awesome whatnot all over the place...
... said skfl on May 6, 2008 at 3:00 PM | link
They make a really good Guinness cheesecake around St. Patrick's Day!
... said Abby on May 6, 2008 at 4:09 PM | link
I absolutely love these guys!!!!
... said Irina on Jan 27, 2009 at 5:21 PM | link
Haven't had the cheesecake because they were "all filled" with orders for the week. Call WAY ahead because they are busy and don't be surprised if they are annoyed that you call only a few days ahead for a cheesecake. I got brushed off on the phone and don't think I'll call again. Maybe the person was having a bad day :( But I'm happy they are doing so well.
... said Karen on Oct 9, 2009 at 8:46 AM | link
@Karen: that's odd, I've had nothing but pleasant experiences with the folks at Cheesecake Machismo. I even showed up to buy a pumpkin cheesecake the day before thanksgiving last year, and not only did I get lucky and score one, but they were really nice to me.
... said Summer on Oct 9, 2009 at 2:47 PM | link