Crazy Block Cheesecakes

Robyn G a month ago

Absolutely the best brisket this side of the Pacific! I was blown away! The bbq sauce and cheesecake was also phenomenal! I hope they rename their restaurant so more people will find out about their fantastic bbq and service!

matt snyder 3 months ago

5 STARS. FIVE. I would give it six but my phone only goes to five. Listen. LISTEN. I have been driving up and down the state of California for YEARS — years, people — on a holy quest for brisket that didn't taste like it got smoked by a guy who learned BBQ from a YouTube video titled "BBQ for Beginners (EASY)." I had given up hope. I had made peace with my sad California brisket reality. And then I rolled into Crazy Block Cheesecakes on Lakeshore Ave and my whole understanding of the West Coast meat landscape got turned upside down and shaken out like a pinata full of bark. This is the best brisket west of the Mojave. I am not exaggerating for effect. I am stating this as a geographic fact that should probably be on a historical plaque. The brisket itself shows up smoky like it just walked off a campfire, bark for days, and you get to choose lean or juicy which is basically the BBQ version of choosing your own adventure novel except every ending is delicious. Pull up with the chiblam combo, throw some collard greens and that vinegar slaw on the tray, and just sit there in silence for a minute appreciating what is happening on your tongue. AND THEN. AND THEN THERE'S THE CHEESECAKE.

Neil Mclean 3 months ago

Ordered take out last night for dinner and had the plate combo and it was fantastic! The brisket was absolutely amazing, melt in your mouth good and bursting with flavor. The side of mac and cheese with coslaw very much complemented everything. To top it all off, the mini Samoa cheesecake was a delightful finish. 10/10 would highly recommend and I will for sure be back again.

Natacha Jeanty 4 months ago

This place is like a 3-in-1. There is a cheesecake display and a section for BBQ and latkes. To be honest, I was a little disappointed by the food. What is pictured is what I got. The beef ribs had a tremendous amount of fat and I got a slice and a sixth of brisket. The yams felt pre-cooked and too sweet. Similarly, the meat in the beans and greens felt a little fatty so the texture was off putting. I think I would have preferred a meat free option. The restaurant decor is hella cute and parking is towards the end of Lakeshore is not as difficult. If I were to visit again, I would consider the chicken and ask for meat-free greens.

Amanda K. Frayer 7 months ago

I love BBQ, and am so happy to have a new fav spot to frequent. I’ve always preferred baby back ribs, but Crazy Block’s beef ribs are FANTASTIC. Can also attest to the amazing brisket and chicken. Sides are where lesser BBQ spots might falter, but not Crazy Block. The collard greens are tender, not overcooked with delicious chunks of meat, the baked beans similarly have bits o’brisket in them, mac and cheese so creamy and flavorful, and lest I forget the cornbread… two choices are both delicious. On top of the consistently amazing food, the service is great. Ben, the owner, is super friendly and gave great advice as I planed out ordering food for my Super Bowl party. I’ve never saved enough stomach capacity for an actual cheesecake, but vow to make that happen soon.