The Cheesecake Factory • Appetizers
Fried Mac & Cheese
Crispy fried macaroni and cheese balls served with marinara sauce
Typical U.S. price — actual prices vary by location, franchise, and ordering platform.
Menu Labeling & Nutrition Information
2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice, but calorie needs vary. Full nutrition information — including saturated fat, trans fat, cholesterol, sodium, sugars, and fiber — is available upon request from the restaurant and in the official nutrition guide. Calorie counts shown are approximate and based on official restaurant nutrition data; values may vary by location, preparation, and portion size.
Everything You Need to Know About the Fried Mac & Cheese
The Fried Mac & Cheese is crispy fried macaroni and cheese balls served with marinara sauce It comes in at 620 calories with 18g of protein, and is priced at $14.50 in the Appetizers section of the The Cheesecake Factory menu — about 2.34 cents per 100 calories. The Cheesecake Factory is a casual dining chain with over 330 locations known for its enormous menu with over 250 items, 50+ varieties of cheesecake, and generous portions. The Cheesecake Factory menu with prices for 2026 ranges from $11.95 for lunch specials to $36.95 for premium steaks and seafood.
How the Fried Mac & Cheese compares to similar The Cheesecake Factory items
| Item | Price | Calories | Price / 100 cal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avocado Eggrolls | $15.95 | 680 | 2.35 |
| Buffalo Blasts | $15.50 | 740 | 2.09 |
| Fried Mac & Cheese (this item) | $14.50 | 620 | 2.34 |
| Honey-Walnut Shrimp | $17.95 | 640 | 2.80 |
| Thai Lettuce Wraps | $16.95 | 520 | 3.26 |
Average price in the Appetizers section: $16.17. This item is below the section average.
How the Fried Mac & Cheese compares at other chains
Compare the Fried Mac & Cheese across all chains →| Chain | Comparable item | Price | vs The Cheesecake Factory |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Cheesecake Factory | Fried Mac & Cheese | $14.50 | — |
| Cheddar's Kitchen | Fried Pickles | $7.99 | $6.51 more |
| Church's Chicken | Fried Apple Pie | $1.79 | $12.71 more |
| Cracker Barrel | Grandpa's Country Fried Breakfast | $13.49 | $1.01 more |
| Denny's | Country Fried Steak Dinner | $13.99 | $0.51 more |
Prices are approximate national averages from our menu tracking data.
The Cheesecake Factory secret menu items
Fried Cheesecake · $13.50
A slice of cheesecake battered and fried golden, dusted with cinnamon sugar — an off-menu indulgence
How to order: Ask your server for 'fried cheesecake' — they can prepare it at most locations if the fryer is available.
Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Cheesecake · $12.50
A custom slice made by combining cookie dough pieces into plain cheesecake — not on the regular cheesecake menu
How to order: Order a slice of plain cheesecake and ask if they can add chocolate chip cookie dough pieces on top.
Dietary & allergen information
This item is flagged as: V.
View the official The Cheesecake Factoryallergen & nutrition guide
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Is the Fried Mac & Cheese good value at The Cheesecake Factory?
At $14.50, the Fried Mac & Cheese costs about 2.34 cents per 100 calories against a $16.17 average in the Appetizers section. Value depends on what you order alongside it — pair it with the cheapest The Cheesecake Factory sides for the best total meal cost.
How to order the Fried Mac & Cheese at The Cheesecake Factory
The Fried Mac & Cheese is available at The Cheesecake Factory locations nationwide — dine-in, takeout, and in most markets delivery through the The Cheesecake Factory app or third-party services. Order through the official The Cheesecake Factory ordering page for pickup and delivery. Prices vary by location — check the current full The Cheesecake Factory menu for the latest pricing.
Pro Tips for Ordering the Fried Mac & Cheese
- 1Check current The Cheesecake Factory deals — Cheesecake Factory Rewards — $10 Reward.
- 2Prices have trended +5.7% vs 2025 on our tracking — expect slight variation by location.
Tips compiled from customer reviews on Google, Yelp, Reddit, and our menu tracking data.
Payment & holiday hours
Accepted payment
- Credit & debit cards (Visa, Mastercard, Amex, Discover)
- Cash
- Gift cards
- Apple Pay & Google Pay
Holiday closures
- Thanksgiving
- Christmas Day
Typical closures — individual locations may vary. Confirm locally before visiting.
Fried Mac & Cheese prices by city (estimated)
Prices vary by location. Estimates for the The Cheesecake Factory national-average pricing model:
- New York City: $14.00 (Estimated — urban premium operating costs — Oreo Dream Extreme Cheesecake)
- Chicago: $13.00 (Estimated — higher operating costs — Oreo Dream Extreme Cheesecake)
- Los Angeles: $13.50 (Estimated — urban premium operating costs — Oreo Dream Extreme Cheesecake)
- Miami: $13.00 (Estimated — higher operating costs — Oreo Dream Extreme Cheesecake)
- Washington DC: $13.25 (Estimated — urban premium operating costs — Oreo Dream Extreme Cheesecake)
- Houston: $12.00 (Estimated — lower operating costs — Oreo Dream Extreme Cheesecake)
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About The Cheesecake Factory
The Cheesecake Factory is a casual dining chain with over 330 locations known for its enormous menu with over 250 items, 50+ varieties of cheesecake, and generous portions. The Cheesecake Factory menu with prices for 2026 ranges from $11.95 for lunch specials to $36.95 for premium steaks and seafood. The Cheesecake Factory is famous for its Oreo Dream Extreme Cheesecake, Godiva Chocolate Cheesecake, Avocado Eggrolls, Chicken Madeira, and the Fresh Corn & Cilantro Tacos. The Cheesecake Factory kids menu offers smaller portions at $8.50. The Cheesecake Factory happy hour features half-priced drinks and appetizers at the bar. Whether you're looking for the Cheesecake Factory menu with prices, Cheesecake Factory cheesecake menu, Cheesecake Factory allergen menu, or Cheesecake Factory gluten free options, this guide covers every item.
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Prices and customer sentiment sourced from the official The Cheesecake Factory website, nutrition guide, and public reviews. Source: www.thecheesecakefactory.com