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No_Judge_3817 t1_je2kom8 wrote

We're an atheistic city, god doesn't damn any cheesecake because our cheesecake doesn't believe in god

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SausageMcFlurry t1_je2m6gb wrote

The one you make yourself. Lemon zest + juice in the filling and a little cinnamon in the crust and that's the best goddamn cheesecake in Boston right there.

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anurodhp t1_je2r0ta wrote

Cheesecake Factory in Brockton

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Wacky_Water_Weasel t1_je2u1i6 wrote

People are going to hate, but Market Basket deli counter has an incredible Steak Bomb.

Edit - I realized shortly after posting that OP asked for a cheesecake, but my brain read cheesesteak. I'm leaving this up in support of the MB Steak Bomb.

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GatorMcqueen t1_je2v71g wrote

Comellas is surprisingly good for a place you wouldn’t expect but for my money I’d say Carl’s in Waltham

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renuisancewoman t1_je2w21k wrote

Tatte has single-serve cups with crust and fruit on top. So good!

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spaceflower890 t1_je2xbi5 wrote

Okay hear me out - Wegmans cheesecake is incredible and I find myself comparing other cheesecakes to theirs

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Sayoria t1_je2yomb wrote

The best one I've had so far has been at Chart House by the Aquarium. I went there for Dine Out Boston and the Cheesecake was a dessert to choose. Got it and loved every minute of it. Especially the strawberry glaze.

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Wacky_Water_Weasel t1_je31a05 wrote

I always thought that was specific to Philadelphia. Up here, and frankly most places I've ever had one, it's been shaved steak with american cheese in every cheese steak.

A Steak Bomb is the same thing, but you've added grilled peppers, onions, mushrooms, and then pepperoni and/or salami (but it should be both unless you're an enemy of democracy).

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thebakersfloof t1_je358mh wrote

You can also bake it low and slow. I fucking hate water baths. A 6-7 hour bake of a cheesecake at 200°F and an overnight chill in the fridge yielded the best cheesecake I have ever eaten.

Also, I believe r/baking would disagree with no one making their own cheesecake. People take on all sorts of absurdly fiddly bakes there.

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Lisitska t1_je35t56 wrote

Ricotta pie, Modern Pastry, North End.

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Thatguyyoupassby t1_je373qj wrote

Yeah, this is up there for sure.

I will hate on Tatte for some things as much as the next person (like mediocre sandwiches for $16), but their pastries are superb.

Their passion fruit Krembo is a top-3 dessert in Boston for me.

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dgnatey t1_je399qd wrote

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idkhow2userddt t1_je3cqux wrote

Haven't had their cheesecake, but I haven't met a dessert I didn't liked at D'orsi's in Peabody

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Beautiful_Fennel_434 t1_je3cws4 wrote

I'm so sad they closed :( . I went this past Saturday to get a couple of their cheesecakes one last time, huge crowd there - now I'm looking at this thread to see about other places to get cheesecake but it just won't be the same.

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notswasson t1_je3dgsw wrote

Does theirs have the little chocolate chips in it? A friend of a friend of a friend brought a ricotta pie to a party once and it was stupendous, but I never did find out where they got it and I've been chasing that ricotta pie dragon ever since...

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Trombone_Tone t1_je3fj8s wrote

It is quite good. Lyndell’s is good for just about any baked good that your grandmother loves. They are painfully old-school, but they are good at what they do.

Personally, I wish they would freshen up the menu a little

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jujubee516 t1_je3grmm wrote

I enjoy cheesecake factory (for reals)

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irish786 t1_je3hlwc wrote

Raspberry swirl cheesecake at Flour cafe

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WatermelonNurse t1_je3jwft wrote

My home. I got a little jiggle or firm. Only plain. Not too sweet.

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aboudalhmood t1_je3kj6o wrote

Spinelli's has the best NY style cheesecake around Boston

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MatNomis t1_je3t8jk wrote

If you like chocolate in your cheesecake, my vote would be Quebrada Baking company. I’m not normally big on cheesecake, but their little mini chocolate cheesecakes are tiny yet satisfying and I rarely walk out of there without buying one. Not sure if they have them in bigger sizes, I never manage to make it there until later in the day.

They have a blueberry option, too. And it tastes good. Not sure how it ranks among others, though.

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Haptiix t1_je3wisq wrote

Best sandwich I’ve had in greater Boston has got to go to the Concord Cheese Shop. Great shop run by great people & the deli counter serves fucking unbelievable sandwiches. The one with Turkey & Avocado is next level

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jrichard08 t1_je3wytp wrote

Ppl say cheesecake factory but Dutch Kitchen and usually any hole in the wall diner has amazing cheesecake too. I gotta also agree with Market Basket! Let us know what u choose!

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General_Piano_5568 t1_je4ghyw wrote

Honestly …. Cheesecake Factory cheese cake is great . I don’t care that it’s a chain. I’m sure modern and mikes “ North End” hold up as well. There’s gotta be a smaller mom and pop that also have some top notch CC

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OnundTreefoot t1_je4jquw wrote

You can probably find a good Wiccan bakery up in Salem.

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SeaJay1187 t1_je4k72b wrote

Cheesecake is goat and easy to make. Try it out

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the_frank_rizzo t1_je4qpq8 wrote

Take the trip to Lawrence. Tripoli bakery has best cheesecake ever.

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Granite017 t1_je4s6mn wrote

Arthur’s in Medford on Somerville line. There’s really no comparison. Blows anything in the north end out of the water. I love a good cheese cake and have traveled extensively over the world, but their cheesecake is the best I’ve ever had.

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United-Hyena-164 t1_je4w69a wrote

Does it need to be forsaken and cursed by the almighty deity or is it ok if it just tastes good?

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juniorone t1_je4wovv wrote

They are great and have tons of options. My favorite is the raspberry lime cheesecake. Just keep in mind that a slice is probably half of your daily calorie intake. Worth it though.

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Ok_District2853 t1_je50u5z wrote

I want to shop there, but the treats are too powerful. Just the regular chocolate chip cookies are outstanding. The cheese cakes, the regular cakes, good god the 5 layer cakes and strawberry short cakes. I can't shop next to crack. Who could buy apples after that? You'd have to be a navy seal to walk past all that and buy lettuce. C'mon.

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lucascorso21 t1_je5somi wrote

<shrug> its on every menu so not sure why.

People tend to focus on the pure order, which is just gatekeeping BS. A lot of places have interesting variations. One of the best new(ish) places has a "truffle wiz" which is supposedly incredible.

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LibertineDeSade t1_je60obh wrote

I was born and raised in Philly, actually grew up a few blocks from Pats and Genos. I promise you, it's the tourist variant. LMAO. I try to warn people, I try so hard. But if it makes you happy, I support it... reluctantly.

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OakenGreen t1_je60yb6 wrote

Hey I lived there for a year. Had to try it once. Usually I got American but I gotta try everything. I actually probably didn’t live too far from you. I rented a second floor apartment on the 100 block of market street.

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LibertineDeSade t1_je6t76q wrote

Ah, you were in Old City. I was the other way, growing up on the other side of Broad Street. I did live down 4th and South for a couple years as an adult though, so not too far from there. You were definitely in the "not from here" area. LOL But it's cool though Old City is a great area, especially for going out. Shame we never met though, I could have taken you to a papi store to get a real good, greasy cheeseteak for less that $10.

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OakenGreen t1_je6x5gh wrote

I made a few local friends that took me to some nice areas but yeah I was just moving through and the rent was ridiculously cheap there. It got me through an interesting time in my life, and i lived right next to my work. But yeah I was definitely in the tourist zone.

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_JayC114 t1_je74viz wrote

Cheesecake, cheesesteaks what’s the difference!!! lol 😂

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TalentedCilantro12 t1_je792ig wrote

Does anyone else think it's sad that the best cheesecake here is at the cheesecake factory?

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Over-Customer5722 t1_je7vv9a wrote

Caramel turtle cheesecake from Butcher Boy in North Andover, it slaps real hard

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LibertineDeSade t1_je7xo53 wrote

Ah cheap rent... those were the days. I'm in the process of permanently moving to NY and it is wild how close the rents are coming these days. Anyway, it's good you got to see some place around. It's a fun city.

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SausageMcFlurry t1_jebbuyo wrote

NYT has a great cheesecake recipe. Add 1 tsp cinnamon to the crust and 2 tsp lemon juice + 2 tsp lemon zest to the filling. Bake it at the temp they say but don't take it out until the crust starts to brown, their recommended time is not enough. Best goddamn cheesecake I ever did have

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