Harriet's Cheesecakes

  There isn't a better place in the state to order cheesecake. Period. It's the kind of thing where you just pay whatever price they give to you because it's just... Read More worth it. The last time I was here, I was picking up a 10" cookies and cream cake for a birthday party. You have to call ahead for cakes that are 10" or larger. They might have a few 8" cakes available for purchase same-day without calling ahead, but you never know what flavors will be available, although it doesn't really matter because all of them are good.

Just to give you a mental picture of how good the cheesecake is, I'll share a quick snippet of my last visit to Harriet's. I brought my younger brother along (age 15) and decided to buy him a slice because he was helping me with errands throughout the day. He ordered a cookies-and-cream and made sure to ask for utensils. We got back to the car and I began the process of backing out of the tiny parking lot and looked over to his seat just as we turned the first corner after getting out of the lot. What did I see, you ask? An empty plate and cookie crumbs. It was like he thought a famine was coming and this was his last chance at experiencing pure joy. He loved it and DEVOURED it.

I would wholeheartedly recommend this place for anyone looking for a good cheesecake. Just remember, it's probably better to call ahead and Harriet's is a CASH only business.

  My daughter is mad I introduced her to Harriet's because she cant get enough of their snicker cheesecake. . Another friend love their pineapple. I just love it all

  The pecan praline and Oreo cheesecakes here are the best! The only thing that would make this 5 stars for me is if they'd accept credit cards instead of cash... Read More only.

  I was asked to wait outside while another customer was being helped. I understood and gladly complied. I stood outside the door for 15 minutes but could see into the... Read More back of the store and the owner casually talking to someone. I waited another 10 minutes, observed that they saw me still standing but no one came to ask me for my order. I waited a few minutes more and left frustrated. Unbelievably poor customer service.

  The most amazing pies!!!! This place offers mouthwatering, out of universe cheesecake deliciousness. You will crave it shortly after consuming. What a treat! Enjoy~

  We ordered two cheesecakes from Harriets for my cousin's birthday and we lovvvved them. We got the praline cheesecake and the French vanilla cheesecake. I'm a pretty big sweets person... Read More so I didn't think the praline cheesecake was too sweet, but my cousin who isn't as much of a sweets person liked the French vanilla.

I also loved that they only needed 24 hours notice to fulfill our order. I procrastinate on everything so it's super helpful that they're so accommodating. I'll definitely be going back to try some of their other flavors 🙂

  I was a first time visitor at Harriet's this past Saturday. I arrived at 10:55am, and stood in line behind 4 other people. The doors opened at 11am and I... Read More waited 45 minutes to get to the front. When I got to the front, I was serviced by Joy and ordered around 12 slices of cheesecake. After ordering, Joy informs me that you are a cash only restaurant, although it is not noted on your storefront nor on your website. After telling Joy that I can go get cash quickly, she informs me that she would complete my order but I would have to wait back in line when I returned.  When I looked back outside, there was at least 15 people in line and I knew that I wouldn't have the ability to wait in line again. I get cash and return 8 minutes later to see that there were now 20 people in line. I call the store and tell the associate that I'm back and if I could just come to the front, but I was denied. I told the associate that I had a standing appointment and would return later on that day, and they said ok. I returned back to the restaurant around 5pm to find that certain slices of my order had been given away throughout the day and that they all sold out of those specific slices.

I wanted to take the time to write this review because, as a Black Los Angeles native of 30 years, I want to see better customer service from our Black-owned restaurants. As a customer, things were not explained to me in a manner that made sense and I felt very dismissed. Additionally, certain things like a "pick-up" line could be established in the moment, but the refusal to do so seems like it's because they don't want to rather than they are unable to do so. I am disappointed in what happened as a first timer. Additionally, I would like to advocate that a cash only sign be identified somewhere on your store so that customers are set-up for success when coming to buy food.

Often times, it feels as if there is a "well if you don't like it then leave" attitude from certain local restaurants, and I hope that that is not the case here. I also submitted this feedback via the website, so I'm hoping that I receive outreach, but if not, then every other customer should now about this as well.

I'm giving this restaurant 3 stars because the cheesecake is very good, but the customer service was terrible.

  I wanted to try something different for my 40th and decided to go with a cheesecake. An acquaintance recommended Harriet's, the fact that it's a BLack Owned Business is a... Read More bonus. I went today and stood in line for about 1.5 hours. They only allow 2 patrons in at a time. I just got 2 slices the white chocolate raspberry and the strawberry. Both were very light and delicious. I cant wait to order a big one for my Birthday.

  I'm a bit embarrassed that I have lived in this city for 20+ years and just discovered this jewel.  Thanks Yelp!!! I'm slowly working my way through the menu.  So... Read More far I've had the German chocolate cheesecake which made me want to slap somebody's mama.  I bought the sweet potato and banana pudding for friends and both cursed me for indulging them. Im headed back today.