Fun fact: Twice a year, The Cheesecake Factory updates its notoriously long menu, adding new dishes and eliminating others. Having just tried every one of the chain’s happy hour appetizers, as well as every flavor of cheesecake, I felt I owed it to foodies everywhere to sample the season’s freshest offerings—you know, for science.

I chose 11 new menu items to try at the Philadelphia Cheesecake Factory location at 1430 Walnut Street, avoiding categories like brunch, sides, cocktails and SkinnyLicious dishes for simplicity’s sake. The options range from meaty mains to spicy starters to a pint-sized dessert that even picky kids will enjoy. Read on for my honest reviews, original photos and overall ranking, plus full lists of both new and discontinued menu items.

(Note: Pricing may vary by location.)

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