When the craving for something sweet hits, we have the perfect new spot for a unique treat: Mak & Cheesecakes — a New York-style cheesecake shop with a Southern twist — opens its second location next to Sun and Soil on Augusta on Saturday, Feb. 15. We’re giving you your very first peek inside.
Owner Lisa Forbes returned home to the Upstate after a trip to New York determined to create the perfect cheesecake recipe. After three years of trial and error, she nailed it, and Mak & Cheesecakes was born. Over the past few years, you may recognize her from slinging slices out of her cheesecake tricycle or from her two-year-old storefront at 510 SE Main St., Simpsonville.
There’s a few things in the new Greenville spot that you won’t find at the original store:
- A kiosk for quick ordering
- More seating, including a patio space
- Room to host food trucks and events
- Colorful murals by Ryan Finley (with nods to the signature black-and-white murals at the SVL store)
What’s on the menu?
The new space also features an extended menu. Former secret-menu favorites cookies and cream + banana pudding are here to stay. Plus, beer and wine are coming soon. Did someone say bubbles and cheesecake on the patio?
If you’re a fan of the original flavors, don’t worry — you can still grab salted caramel, strawberry, fudge, or just a naked slice. Mak & Cheesecakes is known for its build-your-own with five crust options (including gluten-free) +18 topping choices.
Plus, City Editor Danielle’s pick is an everyday menu staple: The lil bro (pictured below at the Simpsonville shop) — a cheesecake-stuffed cookie sandwich.
Pro tip: Follow Mak & Cheesecakes on social media so you never miss a secret menu item. Past hits Little Debbie Christmas Tree, peanut butter explosion, and cinnamon roll.
