On my honeymoon to Spain, world famous San Sebastian cheesecake destination La Viña was closed for fall break. My wife and I ate very well on this trip, so don’t shed any tears. We quickly recovered from this dessert disappointment. Little did I suspect that Basque cheesecake, this fluffy, toasty, crust-free variety, would soon be readily available back home. Basque cheesecake is now one of the most popular Los Angeles cheesecake styles, rocketing past sturdy New York inspired slabs and every other style imaginable in popularity. I often partake in Basque cheesecake, but not exclusively.

Los Angeles is susceptible to trends, like anywhere else, but innovation also helps to define us. This creative ethos extends to cheesecake, which can get pretty wild in the right kitchens. Yangban’s whipped cheesecake with butter coconut crust was certainly unique. So was Bar Chelou’s brûléed cheesecake with toffee date cake and spiced coffee crème Anglaise. Sadly, both restaurants closed. Learn about my favorite Los Angeles cheesecake at the moment.

UPDATES SINCE AUGUST 19, 2024
Additions: AttaGirl, Bake & Che, Bar Besito, Betsy, Cosetta, Modu Cafe, Momed, Olive and James Cafe Tea, VACA
Subtractions: Asterid (CLOSED), Cosa Buona (Now Available at Cosetta), Kodo (CLOSED), Malli Pop-Up (CLOSED), Republique Basque Cheesecake (now Brillat Savarin Cheesecake), Yangban (CLOSED)

AttaGirl Basque Cheesecake – Hermosa Beach ↓

Bake & Che Pandan Flan Cheesecake – Rosemead ↓

Bar Besito Basque Cheesecake – Silver Lake ↓

Bar Sawa Soy Sauce Cheesecake (Only Available With Omakase) – Little Tokyo ↓

Betsy Wood Oven Cheesecake – Altadena ↓

Cosetta Cheesecake (previously available at Cosa Buona) – Santa Monica ↓

East Side Cheesecakes Strawberry Cheesecake – Pop-Up ↓

Little Fish Corn Basque Cheesecake (Seasonal) – Echo Park + Melrose Hill ↓

Modu Cafe Boricha Brûlée Cheesecake (Seasonal) – Highland Park ↓

Momed Burnt Basque Cheesecake – Atwater Village ↓

Olive And James Cafe Tea Basque Cheesecake – Melrose + Silver Lake ↓

Ronan Wood-Fired Cheesecake – Melrose ↓

VACA Basque Cheesecake – Downtown ↓

Violet Basque Cheesecake (Toppings Change Seasonally) – Westwood Village ↓