A local pop-up purveyor of multi flavored cheesecakes has opened a brick and mortar restaurant. They serve an eclectic mix of menu items that include bbq, latkes and cheesecakes. Crazy Block Cheesecakes located on Lakeshore Avenue in Oakland California serves two of my favorite food groups; cheesecake & bbq. I had to give them a try. My parking karma found me a metered spot a block and ½ away. If you know the Lakeshore area this is considered a win.
Crazy Block had only been open for a couple of weeks. It has that freshly opened look. They have a graffiti type slash skateboard vibe inside and out. The servers were young and very friendly. The enthusiastic owner was also present and was more than willing to assist with any menu questions. I ordered a three way combo of smoked chicken, lamb and brisket. It came with several options for a side and I chose macaroni & cheese. I had to order a cheesecake and I got a mini chocolate and caramel offering.
You want to love a new restaurant. You hope for their success. Hopefully I caught them on an off day but my meal was very unspectacular. The meats were over smoked. The chicken was tough. I am glad I knew this was lamb because I would have never guessed. The presentation of the chopped meats had a cat food type look. The brisket was meh. One nibble of the mac & cheese and I stopped abruptly for fear of being overwrought with melancholy. The cheesecake I had such high hopes for. It was not terrible and I am possibly being generous. I will not return.
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