First, to help you understand how my experience went, I had not had cheesecake (which I love) since going plant-based in December 2017. I only went to Cheesecakes by Alex because it was the meeting place selected by someone I was meeting with. I thought I would grab a tea, have the meeting, and then leave. However, nothing went as planned. Lol First, I am a "sucker" for eclectic vibes, which is the ambiance that the Elm St. location gives. The inside has a large mural on the wall, it has rustic flooring and furniture, and it is nothing like what I had pictured. I thought I would encounter a more "refined" place where everyone had their pinky in the air because of how everyone raved about Alex and his freaking cheesecake. Gracious! I completely understand now. I mean, I get it. Lol So after the meeting, this roughly drawn menu reeled me in because it had CHAI TEA. That's my jam. Once I had a sip of my delicious hot Chai tea with almond milk, I KNEW everything else was probably tasty, so I (in a reserved way) ordered an apple muffin. The muffin smelled divine, so I inquired (because I HAD to lol) about the best-selling cheesecakes. The cashier smiled at me and directed me to the Bourbon Pecan and the White Chocolate Raspberry flavored cheesecakes. They were $6 per slice, and I couldn't decide, so I had her pack both. I had a long day planned, so I had to take the slices home and refrigerate them. I almost forgot about them until around 10:30 when I had a sweet craving, and...have mercy! BOTH cheesecakes were velvety smooth, flavorful, and decadent. The Bourbon Pecan was heavenly. I could definitely taste its unique flavor pairings, and it had enough pecans. I also loved the buttery crust. The White Chocolate Raspberry was rich and creamy, with the tang of the raspberry exactly where and when you need it in every bite. I had to take bites out of each, you know, to treat them fairly. Lol Although I paid dearly for eating too much dairy, it was worth the experience. Sometimes, you just have to eat the lactose pill and jump in! I'm so glad I did. Now you know that Cheesecakes by Alex is Kiesha Speech approved. Hands down, they are bringing more than flavor. Cheesecakes by Alex is bringing the "flava!" I hear there are several locations in NC. I hope you can try one near you. read more

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Great venue. Seating gave a good view of Elm Street. The selection inside was amazing. Any kind of sweet treat you would like they have. The employees were very helpful and gave great recommendations. read more

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Delicious, creamy goodness! Alex offers a large variety of cheesecakes and other desserts such as cookies and brownies. You won't be disappointed! read more

Cheesecakes by Alex - Expression Kahlua Espresso - Bakeries Near Me - Greensboro, North Carolina

I don't go downtown often but I took my gf out for a date night and for dessert we stopped into cheesecakes by Alex. I really liked the shop. They had fresh flowers and a large seating area off to the side. Perfect place to get close and share a slice of cheesecake. I LOVE cheesecake, specifically reeses cheesecake, and their peanut butter cup slice did NOT disappoint. It was decadent, smooth, and wonderful. So good I practically inhaled it! The staff was very informative, telling us about the sweets in the case, pricing and more. They were quick to get us our treats and very attentive. I see why this shop is well known and I plan to stop in again on another downtown date night. read more

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Love the selection of cheesecakes offer daily. The cookies and cupcakes are hard to turn away from as well. First place for a good price. Service is quick and attentive. Location is located on Elm Street, parking is limited. Clean and quiet inside, a little space outside for seating read more

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I have not yet visited in person. Ordered for pick up. Quick service. The bourbon butter pecan is amazing as well as the crème brûlée. I will go in soon so I can check out the ambiance, get some pics, and continue to work my way through the menu. After I work off the calories from this visit though read more

I will start like I always do which is the basics. I was there with a group riding the train and the woman who worked at the station in our city recommended it. I need to find her and thank her. There is some street parking and lot parking near by. It was accessible for those in wheelchairs and scooters. I ordered two cheesecakes, the sweet potato soufflé and crème brûlée. I also got the cookie sandwiches: strawberry and chocolate chip and a dozen cookies:butterscotch and chocolate chip. I will start with the cookies. The chocolate chip taste a little burnt. Definitely over baked. Not nasty but had a burnt taste to it. Not what I was expecting. Butterscotch was okay. Thought it would have more flavor. Saying all that, I will say the cheesecake and cookie sandwiches were well worth it. The sandwiches were both really flavorful. I really enjoyed them and should have just got more of those. The cheesecake. Omg. I don't even have a photo of the sweet potato because I took it down. It was great. I did get to get a photo before eating the other one. Overall, good experience. The staff was on it with all the people and orders. I got through the line quickly. Street and lot parking. Accessible for people. And although I didn't care for the regular cookies, the cookie sandwich and cheesecake absolutely made up for it. I will be back when I come to town again. read more

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We love a good cheesecake. But this time we ordered something else - just as good though! We got a slice of carrot cake and a Gluten free Coconut Guava cupcake. The carrot cake had a deep flavor that wasn't overly sweet. While the the cupcake had a flavor I don't think I've had before. But it tasted really fresh and tasty. Loved them both! This bakery is always packed, and rightfully so. The staff is super sweet and helpful, making the experience better! read more

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This restaurant has been around since I was in high school & still living in Greensboro. Growing up, I was never into sweets but the older I grow I become more fond of them. The first time I had this particular dessert, I was given it as a gift. Upon the first taste I was hooked. Pure euphoria. Ever since then, I crave this dessert on random weekdays but I live too far away to indulge on a consistent basis (thank God! lol). But since I was in The Boro, I had to stop by & grab a piece of the sweet potato cheesecake. This is one of the best deserts I've ever had. The establishment has seating but typically I grab and go. If you're ever near downtown Greensboro, do yourself a favor and pop in. read more

Cheesecakes by Alex is a Greensboro staple. I haven't been in a while but every time it's consistently delicious! I ordered a Kahlua cheesecake and Amaretto cappuccino. Both were amazing and paired well together. You absolutely must check out this place while in downtown Greensboro! read more

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The best macaroons in Winston Salem and only 65 cents! It was small but mighty and I loved every piece of it. So soft and it melted in my mouth! The cheesecake looks amazing and they have gluten free options!! The lady who works here seemed annoyed today but her baking is awesome read more

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I love love Cheesecake by Alex. Every time I am on Elm St I stop in to get me a slice. The bourbon cheese cake has a very authentic taste & is really delicious!!!! The chocolate cheesecake taste fantastic too. The service is very good. There is also comfortable seats & tables inside to eat inside. read more

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I stopped by here around 9:30pm on a Monday evening after another dessert place was closed. When I went inside, it wasn't busy and there were 2 staff members. After browsing what was available, I chose to get a strawberry velvet cupcake that was $3.47. I waited until I got home to eat it. When I opened the container, the aroma of strawberry blessed my nostrils! Strawberry is my absolute favorite flavor. By that time, it also softened up a bit from being in the cooler. The cupcake was so moist and delicious. I enjoyed every drop! Can't wait to return for more streets. read more

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Always a fun stop whenever in downtown. We stopped by after a Tanger show & they never disappoints. Fast & Friendly service, amazing choices. We went with 12 pcs sampler, triple chocolate cake & my favorite the GF guava coconut cupcake! read more

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Absolutely delicious bakery shop! This place has to be on your list of spots to try! Anytime I'm in the Greensboro area, I make sure to stop by and grab a red velvet cupcake. Their prices are fantastic! I'm so glad their pastries are high-quality without being overpriced. They also serve great coffee and a nice selection of non-coffee drinks. If you're in the area, definitely stop by for an after-dinner dessert or a sweet treat to brighten your day! read more

I love this place. I've gone so many times and I've tried so many different flavors. They have all been so good, even their seasonal ones. I know I've picked up a couple lbs bc I can't say no when I pass this place. read more

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The line was long but worth the wait. My wife and kids the cheesecake. Although seating was limited, it was still a great time.

I've been a regular for years, and I'm just finally getting around to writing this review! The service is consistently good and the dessert options are endless. I'm not usually a cheesecake person, but the sugar-free pumpkin cheesecake is actually quite tasty. My go-to is hands down the Strawberry Red Velvet cake or cupcake -- it's to die for! The cake is perfectly moist, and the icing is sweet but not overly sweet. I have a love-hate relationship with Alex... because the cake is so good, but it's definitely not doing any favors for my waistline! On my last visit, I decided to try the banana pudding cake... and honestly, it was just-meh. The texture was more like bread pudding, and the flavor was a little off/artificial. Needless to say, I'll be sticking with my old faithful-Strawberry Red Velvet! read more

It's been a while but I had a taste for key Lime cheesecake and there it was! Just as delicious as I remembered. I also wanted a few cookies to take home but apparently so did everyone else because when I got to that section of the display they were mostly gone. No chocolate chips, only 2 orange zingers luckily, and one and a broken oatmeal so she only charged me for the one and threw in the broken. It still made for a good snack later. Until next time... read more

In a downtown with a lot of vacant storefronts, this is a unique business. How many places (outside of NY and Chicago) specialize in cheesecake? And how many have so many flavors? I went with the bourbon butter pecan cheesecake. I could taste the bourbon that is mixed in. There was a nice dose of crunchy chopped pecans too. It was a pretty dense slice too, I was feeling pretty satisfied after the one slice. The only thing I could have used was a little bit of whipped cream. I can't say it's the best cheesecake I've ever had, but it is very good. And major props, they have good old school crumb cake! It's so hard to find, and they have a great one. Cake is moist, plenty of streusel crumbs on top. Good stuff! read more

Banana fosters cheesecake was so creamy. So good & around $6 a slice. And cookies that are 65 cents?! Unheard of price. It's a regular sized cookie, so you don't have to feel guilty nor break the bank if you get yourself a set of 3 or 4. I do wish the snickerdoodle cookie I got were much softer. It took a bit of effort to bite through. Nowhere near crunchy, but definitely hard. read more

When I got there, the line was really long, but I was in there no longer than 5-10 minutes. I was greeted. Even though there were a lot of people in front of me, they still asked me what I wanted. I got the Italian soda and a white chocolate raspberry cheesecake. Both were good and not too expensive. read more

Long time Greensboro staple!! This place never gets tired or old for me. I love waiting in line, to choose what amazing flavors I have to pick from. (I need the time to make these hard decisions). They are all delicious- even the sugar free choices!! read more

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Still the undisputed GOAT for cheesecake in town. I love their creme brulee cheesecake, it's my favorite. Whole or sliced, leave it to me and I'll take care of it. They'll even pre slice the whole cheesecake and make even individual servings before sealing it! Just one note... it seems the crust is a bit more crumbly than I remember it. I don't remember it being dry or crumbly, which was perfect to me! I noticed this both on an individual slice while visiting and with the whole cheesecake as well. Anyways.. the rest of the flavor is still there and their spot also has a few upgrades! Great service as usual. read more

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The worker was very nice. The place is very spacious and clean They have many different items to choose from and the food was really good. The cookies and cream cake was very good very moist. I enjoyed it the strawberries and cream Cheesecake was very good, but I was hoping it tastes a little bit more strawberry taste . The cinnamon crumb cake was OK, but it could be more moist. It was hard some parts overall I will be back and I enjoyed it read more

I wanted to take a moment to share my sincere appreciation for the outstanding service I received from Donnie today. I placed a cookie order by phone as a Christmas gift for a valued customer located near your bakery, and from the very first interaction, Donnie was friendly, professional, and extremely helpful. She assisted me in selecting a variety of cookies and made the ordering process seamless. Because I do not live in the area and was unable to use DoorDash, I called back to ask if there was any possible way the cookies could be delivered locally. I explained that this customer is very important to me and that I wanted to support a local business--especially one with such great reviews. Without hesitation, Donnie offered to personally drop the cookies off at the office. This was on a busy Friday night during the holiday season, and she went completely above and beyond. She also kindly refused to accept any tip. I felt it was important to make sure this level of genuine hospitality and dedication was recognized. Donnie truly represents exceptional customer service and reflects very positively on your bakery. Please extend my thanks to her, and know that her kindness and willingness to help did not go unnoticed. Thank you again for such a wonderful experience. I will absolutely recommend your bakery and look forward to ordering again in the future. Happy holidays, please continue to spread cheer! read more

I ordered a few cheesecake slices (sweet potato, cookies and cream, bourbon butter pecan) that were pretty good, but the showstopper was the blue velvet cake. Incredible. If you've ever had red velvet with strawberries, imagine blue velvet with a hint of blueberries... So unique and delicious. read more

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I had to stay outside of the store with my anxious puppy because I thought they didn't allow pets. A kind employee let me in with him and helped him to a pup cup. It was so kind and I appreciated her kindness and attentiveness even though the place was packed. Awesome employees read more

So this spot is on a very main street so there are a lot of things there so you could easily pass it, but actually how could you pass it if you're looking in and all you see is the delectable treats that they have for you!? They have cookies and cakes and coffees and this is a really good spot to go and chill for a little bit. They have chairs and seats for you there if you want to post up and maybe bring a laptop. Now when I did go it was in the evening time and they were people there so I feel like they didn't have enough people serving the line So it was a little bit of a wait. But that's not the end of the world. What I had was really good. I had two pieces of cheesecake and I kind of feel like I had diabetes but it's okay lol! It was really good. I got the cookies and cream and the strawberry cheesecake. They were amazing. Just the right amount of sugar and very soft and moist and packed with flavor. Super rich but who goes to a cheesecake spot and not look for Rich cheesecake lol. It was very reasonably priced and I would definitely recommend it. read more

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Although the products they have taste good. The customer service is not there! The cashier seemed to have an attitude with every question and every order. I was here 2 days in a row and both times the cashier was very dismissive and not welcoming. read more

Coconut cake - 'nuff said'... best. Coconut. Cake. Ever. My husband doesn't like coconut or coconut cake and ate almost half my piece. He gets the cookies and cream cheesecake every time. Always a winner! We also picked up some leftover everything bagels from the front counter. My babies ate one by themselves and I am so excited for the next one tomorrow morning!! read more

So good, so many flavors and the service was so fast and kind. Amazing oatmeal cookies and the kahlua espresso cheesecake was awesome. Lots of sitting area and cozy! read more

Cheesecakes by Alex - Bakeries Near Me - Greensboro, North Carolina

I always enjoy my coffee and cheesecake here at Alex's. Customer is always so helpful and really care about your opinions as well. The location is excellent and you can't help but to stop by and give it a try. read more

Cheesecakes by Alex - Espresso - Bakeries Near Me - Greensboro, North Carolina

My co-workers and I came upon Cheesecakes by Alex while walking in downtown Greensboro during our lunch break. I am happy that we stopped here. The bakery has a great ambiance. It is full of color, various pastry display areas and large chalkboards that allow customers to see the numerous menu items. For my first visit, I decided to try the German Chocolate cake slice. The cake was delicious. It was moist has just the right amount of sweetness. I can't wait to try another menu item at Cheesecakes by Alex. read more

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I've been coming here for a couple of years now and realized that I have yet to write a review. I have this horrible habit of ready to dig into food and forget I need to take pics of it before hand. But, hopefully this will prove how good the desserts are. The space is very open, but due to the popularity, it easily feels crowded. I have yet to find a good time to come by and just see everything they have to offer. Also, their coffee is amazing. I get a bag of dark coffee and run through it so quick. read more

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Located on elm St in downtown Greensboro. The desserts are so delicious. The staff is inviting. Prices are fair and there is coffee and tea. I prefer this over other downtown cafes, price wise. My husband got the espresso and it will wake you up!! read more

Cheesecakes by Alex - Espresso - Bakeries Near Me - Greensboro, North Carolina

Hi, my name is Sylvia and I made a purchase last night 12/6/2025. I purchased 2 pieces of white chocolate raspberry, 1 slice of banana pudding cake, lemon blueberry cake & coconut cake. I'm sitting here eating the coconut cake & I go to eat more and I see a long strand of brownish hair underneath the slice of cake. I've tried calling the store today 3 times & no one answered. I'm going to check the other 2 slices to see if anything is in it. I have pictures and a video of the hair as I pull it out the cake. It's unfortunate that this happened. I drove from Rockingham, NC to Greensboro, NC. This was my 2nd time coming to this location. Suggestion is the workers should wear hairnets or something to prevent this from happening to anyone else. My daughter loves the cheesecakes so she may come back but I more than likely won't make anymore purchases. The same girl boxed up the other 2 slices. Sad part is the cake was actually good. read more

Cheesecakes by Alex - Coconut cake with a long strand of hair under the cake - Bakeries Near Me - Greensboro, North Carolina

Good variety of cheesecakes and other baked goods. Service is friendly and helpful. There is an area to sit and relax. Great area to sit, sip a beverage, and people watch. read more

We've been customers of this place for over three years, and they never disappoint. The menu is always delicious, and the friendly staff always makes us feel welcome. There's indoor seating available, and toys for kids to play with. Plus, there's public parking just across from the store. read more

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Delicious, fresh, and reasonably-priced. There was a line, but it moved quickly. They have seating, but none was available for us because it was crowded. We sat outside down the street from the restaurant. I will add that the item I initially asked for was sold-out, but I think my plan B should've been my plan A anyway! I didn't see any post or hear an announcement about sold-out items, but I won't take a star off for that because that could've been on me. I'll visit again, and if there's no mention of sold out items or no post about how to figure out if something is sold out while we're waiting, I may take a star off only because if you want, and they don't have the item, obviously that would be upsetting. read more

Cheesecakes by Alex - Bakeries Near Me - Greensboro, North Carolina