Eli’s Cheesecake, a Chicago original for 41 years, is celebrating National Cheesecake Day with a citywide treasure hunt and free cheesecake.

Mark you calendar for July 30–National Cheesecake Day. And Eli’s Cheesecakes 41st birthday.

But the fun begins on July 26th.

THE CONTEST

Win a year of Eli’s Cheesecake 
Starting Monday, July 26th, follow Eli’s Instagram account @elischeesecake, comment on our National Cheesecake Day Kickoff post, and tag three friends to enter. (The winner will be announced on Friday, July 30th, and will receive an Eli’s Cheesecake every month for one year, beginning in August).  

THERE’S MORE

Eli’s Chicago-Style treasure hunt. 
In partnership with Choose Chicago, Eli’s will be hiding ten $41 gift cards to Eli’s Cheesecake World at iconic Chicago locations on Friday, July 30^th.  Hints will be dropped on Eli’s Instagram story and TikTok @elischeesecake throughout the day.

Free cheesecake will be available at Eli’s Cheesecake’s World (6701 W. Forest Preserve Drive in Chicago) on National Cheesecake Day, Friday, July 30th, 11 AM- 1 PM (once slice per customer, while supplies last) and at the Eli M. Schulman Playground at Seneca Park (220 East Chicago Avenue in Chicago) from 3 PM-5 PM.  

BIRTHDAY WEEK SPECIALS

Want it delivered to your door? Visit shop.elicheesecake.com from July 26-30, where there will be a special deal every day. Monday: 15% off Original Plain Cheesecake,  Tuesday: 15% off Cheesecake Cuties, the perfect bite-sized treat invented by Eli’s granddaughter Elana. Wednesday: A portion of the day’s sales will benefit The Happiness Club, a not-for-profit arts youth education program on Chicago’s Southside. Thursday: 15% all cheesecake samplers. 

WHAT IS CHICAGO-STYLE CHEESECAKE

IN 1980, Restaurateur Eli Schulman declared cheesecake as the signature dessert for his legendary Chicago steakhouse, Eli’s The Place For Steak. By breaking all the rules of traditional cheesecake baking (fast bake, high heat, no water bath) he created “Chicago Style” cheesecake: richer and creamier than its NY counterpart, baked on an all-butter shortbread cookie crust. Still family-owned, Eli’s hand makes and decorates all of its cheesecakes and desserts at Eli’s Cheesecake World on Chicago’s northwest side.