Chicago / Illinois / United States
The Eli s Cheesecake Company was first developed in 1980 when restaurateur, Eli M. Schulman, decided to create a signature dessert for his Chicago restaurant, Eli s the Place for Steak. The company has grown to become one of the United States largest specialty cheesecake bakeries. The company produces more than 18,000 cheesecakes per day in Chicago at Eli s Cheesecake Company, its more than 62,000-square-foot bakery, retail store and visitors center located on the city s northwest side. The company has been named No. 1 tour by the Food Network s Top 5. Eli s is enjoyed worldwide and is proud to be considered a symbol of Chicago. The company s cheesecakes have been a top dessert for years, selling more than 1.4 million slices of its rich and creamy cheesecake. Eli s Cheesecake is located in Chicago.
