Very tasty cheesecakes in the heart of Bruntsfield! After hearing a lot of good things from friends, I finally popped into Artisan Cheesecakes at the weekend for a slice of cheesy heaven.
First of all, the place smells great, as they have scented candles lighting around the shop (which you can also purchase, if you so fancy!). The place is very small, with seating for a maximum of six people, but this doesn't seem to be an issue, since most people take their cheesecake away. Approaching the counter, we saw the tremendous-looking cheesecakes. A selection of types. A plethora of colours. A feast for the senses. Inevitably, this meant I spent ages moping around, unsure what to choose.
"Oh, I'll have a raspberry ripple."
"No problem!"
"No, wait! Make it a classic New York."
"You got it!"
"Actually, let's go for strawberries and cream."
"....."
I won't bore you any longer. In the end, I chose a Strawberries and cream, and Mary had Apple Strudel (which literally consisted of a big chunk of cheesecake, with a big chunk of apple strudel on top. Massive portion). Both were simply divine. We also had a latte to wash it down and compensate for the sweetness in the cheesecakes.
Both slices were dense and rich, so although we both finished the slices, we were full up afterwards. Excellent!
Prices are a bit higher than I'd like, especially for sit-in, but it's really the only negative. Great place with great cheesecake, but don't plan on getting a seat in the place, especially if you're in a group. read more