Disappointed by a couple of Dibb favourites.

[YorkshireT]

Originally Posted by Floridafan

I think they must vary significantly because we got one from the Story’s Lake (192) branch and my orange chicken was a gloopy mess. It tasted ok (we were really hungry) but after reading so many positive reviews I can only assume it depends on where you go 🤷🏽

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It very much does. Problem with Panda is differing quality. There’s also how busy they are - if they are quiet it can be sat around, then again LAX is off the charts and it was awful last summer, but year before it was fine. The one in Universal City Walk when I last went was good. The one in Vegas at that outdoor shopping centre, forget its name, that was excellent (best one I’ve had). Had a good one in Denver and a good one at the one near Universal Hollywood’s entrance.
Very location dependent.

[Enchanted]

I haven't eaten at Cheesecake Factory for 10yrs (but still fondly remember the desserts!) But ate at Panda Express a few times in October at City Walk and was as good as I remember, me and the kids all loved it 😋😋

[AnnaMFL]

I think it's hit and miss but do agree there are much better places you can eat at!

Our first and second CF visits were both really good, mains were really tasty, hot & the service was great and the cheesecakes to go were good too! Then we went again and were were disappointed, we found the food a bit bland and service poor but we gave it another chance since we had 2 good visits and it was the same, bland food and poor service with long waits so we probably won't make an effort to go back again as I have reviews and it seems to be going down hill over the past few years!

panda express again, I think is a location thing, we've had really nice ones and really below average ones BUT as it's usually just a "break up the shopping trip" meal we just kinda don't expect much and then we are pleasantly surprised if we hit a good one haha!

[maidmarian]

Originally Posted by ClaireNJ

NO you can’t miss out on the cakes
BTW the Carrot cake is the best I’ve ever had & I’ve had a lot

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But you're a cake addict so it's different 😂

[Terry Munro]

Originally Posted by marypoppins38

The Cheesecake Factory and Panda Express specifically.
We went to The Cheesecake Factory last week and it was dreadful.
We had decided to order some appetizers to share but they had barely anything in stock. No buffalo wings, no buffalo tenders, no pot stickers, no crab bites, no crab wontons, no chicken tacquitos, it was a case of ‘well, have what you got?’😂 We managed to order the cheeseburger spring rolls but they were nothing like the ones we have ever had before. Just bland mince meat without the cheese or onion in there. It was so disappointing, I don’t think we will ever bother going back as we have had some amazing meals instead at little independent places. Plus my 53 year old DH got asked for ID for ordering a beer but the group of 20 something’s on the next table seemed to be able to order cocktails without. DH was well chuffed that his moisturizer seems to be working well. 😂
We called at the mall yesterday and had lunch from Panda Express. Awful food. Very, very greasy and my honey sesame chicken was so dry it was crunchy. 🙈

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Once the sanctions bite, it will only go one way. Make cheesecake great again.

[HORSE]

We’ve never tried the Cheesecake Factory in Orlando but we’ve eaten in the San Francisco one on the rooftop above Macy’s at Union Square on two occasions and it’s been excellent both times.

[Peter H]

Anywhere with a menu as large as CF will make very little in the premises. Most will come ready cooked and be reheated in house. That doesn’t make it bad tasting but it does mean it won’t be as fresh and probably not as tasty as it could be. Most fast casual places do this. A smaller menu is a good sign of better food, though not a guarantee.

[tapley]

Originally Posted by marypoppins38

The Cheesecake Factory and Panda Express specifically.
We went to The Cheesecake Factory last week and it was dreadful.
We had decided to order some appetizers to share but they had barely anything in stock. No buffalo wings, no buffalo tenders, no pot stickers, no crab bites, no crab wontons, no chicken tacquitos, it was a case of ‘well, have what you got?’😂 We managed to order the cheeseburger spring rolls but they were nothing like the ones we have ever had before. Just bland mince meat without the cheese or onion in there. It was so disappointing, I don’t think we will ever bother going back as we have had some amazing meals instead at little independent places. Plus my 53 year old DH got asked for ID for ordering a beer but the group of 20 something’s on the next table seemed to be able to order cocktails without. DH was well chuffed that his moisturizer seems to be working well. 😂
We called at the mall yesterday and had lunch from Panda Express. Awful food. Very, very greasy and my honey sesame chicken was so dry it was crunchy. 🙈

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Sorry your experience of Cheesecake factory was so bad. We have always had really good meals there, both at the one situated in Millennium mall, and the newer one off Vineland. Which one did you visit?

[MarkUK]

Originally Posted by Peter H

Anywhere with a menu as large as CF will make very little in the premises. Most will come ready cooked and be reheated in house.

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That’s actually incorrect. The Cheesecakes aside, it’s all made and prepared at the restaurant.

[bLaZeR666_uk]

Our last vist to Cheesecake Factory was a bit meh.. the server was rubbish (no tip left) and the food was average..

My wife managed to steal a napkin (accidently lol) but she left her hat there instead !