About Eileen’s Special Cheesecake
Eileen’s Special Cheesecake has been a Nolita fixture since 1975, when Eileen Avezzano turned a family recipe into a corner bakery on Cleveland Place, just off Kenmare. It’s a narrow, no-frills storefront with cheerful blue accents, right by the Spring St 6.
This is one of the definitive New York-style cheesecakes — light, tangy and sold as whole cakes or palm-sized individual tarts in more than twenty flavors, from plain and strawberry to salted caramel and boozy-flavored Kahlua. It’s a women-run family business, still going strong after five decades.
What to Expect
The Room
A compact, counter-service takeout shop with a bright, old-school feel and royal-blue accents. There’s no indoor seating — just a bench outside — and a line out the door is common.
Who Eileen’s Special Cheesecake Is For
| Occasion | Why It Works |
|---|---|
| Dessert to go | Grab an individual cheesecake tart or a whole cake to take anywhere in the neighborhood. |
| Classic NY cheesecake | One of the city’s benchmark New York-style cheesecakes, made since 1975. |
| Bringing a gift | A whole Eileen’s cheesecake is a reliable crowd-pleaser for a dinner or party. |
| Sweet tooth stop | More than twenty flavors, sold by the individual tart, make it easy to sample. |
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Eileen’s Special Cheesecake FAQ
Does Eileen’s Special Cheesecake have a happy hour?
No — Eileen’s is a cheesecake shop and doesn’t serve alcohol, so there’s no happy hour.
What is Eileen’s known for?
Classic New York-style cheesecake in more than twenty flavors, sold as whole cakes and signature palm-sized individual tarts. Salted caramel is a bestseller.
Where is Eileen’s Special Cheesecake located?
At 17 Cleveland Place in Nolita, near Kenmare Street and about a block from the Spring St 6 train.
Does Eileen’s have seating?
No — it’s a takeout counter with just a bench outside; most people order to go.
Happy hour times and deals last verified June 2026. Details can change — confirm with Eileen’s Special Cheesecake before visiting for a specific deal.