A Forkful of Joy
From locals to visitors from around the world, Eileen’s Special Cheesecake is a cult favorite and quintessential New York dessert since 1974. Each cheesecake is handmade at the original downtown bakery. Eileen was an entrepreneurial visionary who was way ahead of her time. She created a thriving business out of her natural talent, tenacity, and kind heart- all while raising a family. Her two daughters, Bonnie and Holly, carry on the tradition of this women-run family business and continue her legacy.
Eileen also instilled in her daughters the importance of her three principles to success- product, passion, and (most important) perseverance. “The road to success is always under construction,” Eileen would say. “So if you can persevere, you will come out successfully.”
Every Eileen’s Special Cheesecake is made with love and captures the spirit of NYC in every bite.
