Eli’s Cheesecake is a Chicago-born, third-generation, family-owned bakery devoted to handcrafting the best cheesecake in the world. In 1980, our founder, famed restaurateur Eli Schulman, invented Chicago-style cheesecake, known for its beautiful caramelization, creamy texture, and all-butter shortbread cookie crust. Forty-five years later, we continue to spread joy through our delicious desserts and work to give back to the community that built us. Let’s make life sweeter—together.