GREAT burger spot in downtown Sandusky! After a long day, we were looking for a good, local spot to have a full meal at. Cheekz came up as an option with really good reviews. There was plenty of street parking right outside the restaurant. They had a small patio for tables out front, a large bar area, and a main dining space. When we sat down, it took a little bit for someone to visit our table but once she did, she moved quick. We all got waters immediately and were ready to order. We started with the Fried Pickles which came with a chipotle ranch: delicious! I shared the Baby Daddy Cheekz burger and upgraded to the fries on the side. The bun was soft, meat was juicy & fresh, and the toppings really added great flavor. Others also got burgers and everyone was impressed. The sweet potato waffle fries come with a delicious marshmallow sauce that everyone was raving about. Even the mac and cheese side came with chips to make it a perfect kids meal. Overall, we were thoroughly impressed by the quality and flavors of our burgers. Their menu definitely focused on appetizers, flatbreads, and burgers but highly recommend based on what we all had! Tip: They do not do carry out orders on the weekends. read more

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We were here on a Sunday for lunch. We sat outside, were seated immediately, prompt service, great burger, and had a kids menu! Got a Garage beer with lime and it was under $5! All the food was was very good, recommend the mac n cheese, fries, sweet potato fries, and burgers. read more

Stopped in with some community partners after a collaboration meeting and was pleasantly surprised. We ordered a variety of pizzas for the table--buffalo chicken, veggie, supreme, and pepperoni--and every single one was a hit. The pizzas came out quickly, especially for a lunchtime crowd, and everything was fresh and flavorful. The staff were fantastic from start to finish--greeted us right away, checked on us throughout the meal, and made sure to send us off with a thank you on the way out. Great food, great service, and a great experience overall. If you're in the Sandusky area, this spot is definitely worth checking out. read more

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The service was fantastic. The server was friendly and attentive, and the owners made it a more memorable experience. We got the spinach artichoke dip as an appetizer, and it was one of, if not the best, one we ever had. Both burgers were also very good and like the creativity of the menu. Place was also very well decorated. We had a table in a corner and were brought a candle to make it more romantic. We will come back here every time we visit Sandusky. read more

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Came here tonight with my family for dinner. I ordered the Left Cheek. It was a single smash burger with American cheese, lettuce, tomato, onion, pickles and Cheeky sauce! It came with fries. The good was super hot and fresh when it came out. Everything tasted good. I was definitely full when we left. Our server was Bailee and she was awesome. She took great care of us and she was super friendly. The ambiance was nice although I had to ask the hostess to put something under the table leg because it was very obvious it was slanted and it rocked. Our food would of been in our lap had she not fixed it. All was good after it was fixed. The decor was very Americana and cute. read more

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Just a great experience! The burgers were delicious and the spin dip and chips was yummy! We loved sitting down by the water but outside looks amazing as always! Oh! And the drinks were perfect! Came mid afternoon so no wait, which was very nice, but we will be back regardless! Thanks, Tiffany and crew! read more

Local here! Love their coffee next door, give that a whirl too however today we finally tried the burgers! Great burgers. Fab service. Fun festive drink menu too! I had a left cheek if I recall and hubby had the melt. Both were great! read more

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Atmosphere was fun and inviting, the place was decorated for the holiday. Large TVs on the wall. The food was a good value and good taste. They did accidentally put mac & cheese on her burgers, but it actually turned out to be really good so I have nothing bad to say. The staff was awesome as well and service was quick. read more

Very cute and delicious food. I had the shrimp burger which was new to me and very good. The portion sizes were big and filling. Nice patio area. read more

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My family and I was so excited to dine at the new Cheekz that took over the old Margaritta restaurant in Sandusky, OH. We entered the restaurant and no one was at the hostess stand for a while so we walked over and looked at the waterfall. Finally, some girl named Egypt came up to us and very rudely said "What are you doing? You can't be here" I apologized and said no one was at the hostess stand. She sarcastically said: "Sorry, I can't be everywhere at once but you have to wait to be seated by the hostess stand" and walked away and mumbled something under her breath. Some other staff member came up and apologized and seated us and said someone will be with us shortly. Next thing I know, the owner, Steve, came up to us and started to interrogate us asking who let us sit at the table. We told him some lady came and sat us down. He asked what her name was and accused us of just sitting where we wanted to and said this is not the way we operate here. You need to wait to be seated. I felt like I was a prisoner at a POW camp. I really thought about just getting up with my family and leave but we decided to stay and eat. We was greeted with our server Carissa which was the first nice staff person we talked with. Carissa was very polite and took our order. While we were waiting for our food, my wife mentioned that an elderly couple was standing at the hostess stand for like 10 minutes waiting to be seated as the hostess and Egypt walked past them several times and never said a word to them. They could have at least said it will just be a minute or apologize for the wait, but nothing was said. I couldn't believe it. My youngest son and I had the left cheek burger meal, my eldest son had the Chick Tease, and my wife had the Cheeky melt. The food came out pretty quick and was very good except for my eldest sons' mac and cheese had to be sent back because a dirty spoon was stuck in his bowl of mac and cheese. We really liked the waterfall in the background. I explained to my family how the waterfall was used as a flour mill in the 1930"s. Lots of history at this location. Anyway, I give Carissa a 5 star if I could rate by staff experience. I give Egypt and Steve a 0 star if that would be possible. We loved the food. We just wish the staff could be as professional and pleasant as Carissa. read more

The food was good and the service was fast. The seating area is a little small so we did have a wait before we could get a table.

I'm always up for trying a new restaurant that comes to town even when it's a burger place. I had the hangover helper which has two patties, bacon, fried egg, and a type of aioli sauce. I will also take sweet potato fries over regular fries any day. I saw a white sauce thinking it was a ranch. When the waiter told me it was marshmallow fluff I had to do a double take and ask her "it's what?" She said it's marshmallow fluff and it's a perfect match for it. There is a sit down spot at the bar if it's just two people out for a drink and a bite to eat. There's a choice of high seating or low eating and tvs to watch the games going on. Friendly and welcoming staff as well read more

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Excellent Atmosphere Wonderful Service AMAZING Food Can't wait to return again next summer on vacation! read more

My family and I recently visited Cheekz to celebrate my dad's birthday. Unfortunately, the experience was disappointing from start to finish. There were seven adults in our group. We arrived around 7 p.m. and waited about 45 minutes for a table. What made this more frustrating is that we tried calling ahead around 5 p.m. We wanted to let them know we would have a larger group. The person on the phone seemed uninterested and made no effort to accommodate us. This lack of effort was evident in the long wait we encountered upon arrival. Once seated, our server greeted us and took our drink orders. The drinks came out in a reasonable amount of time. My mom's cocktail--a simple vodka tonic--was incorrect and had to be remade. It took quite a while to fix and didn't even come with a lime. We ordered two appetizers to share, assuming it would be enough for the table. The portions were extremely small. The pretzels were tiny--no bigger than a quarter. The spinach dip was served in what looked like a soup cup. It definitely wasn't enough for a group our size. After that, we ordered our burgers. Nearly everyone ordered one. My mom and I split a burger. The wait for our food was close to an hour, which felt excessive. When the burgers finally arrived, they were overcooked, dry, and lacked flavor. The "fresh chips" tasted stale or as if they'd been cooked in old oil. The sweet potato fries had the same problem. I ordered the Mac Daddy Cheekz burger. It included two patties, American cheese, bacon, BBQ sauce, mac and cheese, and onion straws. With all those ingredients, I expected bold flavor. Instead, it tasted overly salty, almost as if it had been deep-fried. None of the individual flavors stood out. As an experienced sous chef, I noticed several things that could have prevented this experience. Acknowledging and planning for a larger group in advance, better preparing the kitchen for a busy Saturday night, and ensuring adequate kitchen staffing would have helped. These could have made a significant difference in both timing and food quality. Overall, everyone at the table agreed the food was underwhelming. I was really excited to try Cheekz because the menu sounded amazing. The long wait times, small portions, and poor food quality made for a very disappointing experience. Unfortunately, I won't be returning. read more

Good burger! Good flavor and fresh toppings. Service was good as well. Fun atmosphere.

Our waitress was so sweet and very helpful with the menu and the food was great I would recommend trying this place

THE best burger I've eaten in a LONG time!! Very nice atmosphere inside. Friendly people! read more

Closed doors. No website, no hours listed. Wanted to try it tonight but closed. Someone was inside but ignored us. Maybe, we'll try another day. read more

Service was excellent! Food arrived within a nice timeframe. Excellent burger and Sweet potato fries. Will definitely return!

Friendly staff. Good food. Cold beer. Who could ask for anything more? Enjoyed the experience.

Brought our family here after a volleyball tournament...great food, vibes, live music and awesome service from Jocelyn. Will definitely be going back! read more

Delicious! It was our first trip to Cheekz and we took our granddaughter for her 6th birthday. She loved it and so did we! They even offered a veggie burger for people like me who don't eat meat (ever). Staff was extremely friendly and my granddaughter loved that. She even hugged our waitress before we left. read more

We travel into Sandusky for Cedar Point every year, and every year we have eaten at the same chain restaurants that always disappoint... this year we came across Cheekz in a google search as we were planning our fall trip. Let me start with the service is amazing, they are so friendly! When I think craft burger, this is exactly what I would want. The burgers are fresh, juicy, flavorful, and delicious. The price point is right as well. It is also a cute place inside. Drive past Famous Dave's (yes I know they might have a larger menu, but the does it matter if the food disappoints you) and come give Cheekz a try!!! read more

The burgers are amazing!we are definitely coming again! Friendly staff and owner. Wide variety of beers and alcohol. Family friendly.

We loved the smash burgers! The service was great. A great addition to downtown Sandusky.

every time we go there the food is spot on and the service is great, the fire oven pizza is the best I've ever had.

Management needs to decide if they want to run their establishment as a family-friendly business, or as an adult only bar scene. We were told that our child could not sit at the bar when we were trying to watch the band they had for entertainment. Either children are not welcome there, or they are restricted to where they can go. Maybe a sign needs to be made to clearly indicate where specific people of a certain age are allowed to sit. read more

refused to serve us, said they didn't make reservations but continued to reserve tables for people. i asked a repeated amount of times why i wasn't being served if im here already and they said they need to honor people on their "waiting list" but in reality were reserving spots for "reservations". they then continued to tell us that we could order carry out from the bar but when we got there they said we couldn't. drove all that way for poor attitudes and horrible service. you suck! read more

Excellent burgers, cold beer and a very friendly staff! Looking forward to taking some friends next time we go!

was waited on in good time waitress was nice. Burgers were excellent! just as described on menu. definitely be back!

I thought after a month they would work out the kinks but it's just as bad as the first time. I know the "owner" has never been in hospitality before, but he needs to learn or the restaurant will fail quick. read more

The burgers were the best I have had in my life and the loaded sweet potato waffle fries were out of this world. I had the Right Cheekz and it was fantastic. And the owners are lovely people who sincerely want you to have a great experience. I highly recommend! read more

terrible service. rude employees and they turn down customers and orders. ive eaten here before and the food is mediocre. I spoke with Molly, she wasn't very nice. Do not eat at this rude and nasty establishment read more