Cheesecake Factory

This popular chain's New American menu features a broad array of dishes, from avocado egg rolls and Mexican chicken pizza to Jamaican shrimp and shepherd's pie. However, desserts really steal the show, and it's easy to see why once you've taken a gander at Linda's Fudge Cake, white chocolate raspberry truffle, chocolate mousse cheesecake, and Coffee Heath Bar Crunch cheesecake. The Factory is perfect for a late-afternoon respite, accompanied by gourmet coffee, good conversation, and, of course, one of 40 delectable cheesecakes.