Sweet Bliss at Cheesecake Factory in Anaheim

After filling our stomachs with shrimp, we decided to head over to the only logical dessert place: Cheesecake Factory. This Cheesecake Factory sits about two establishments away from the Bubba Gump and, as the name suggests, is perfect for something sweet. We ordered up some White Russians and a slice of cheesecake for each of us. Something I didn’t realize – they have Beanie Baby bears at the front with the names of different cheesecake flavors on the front. It was pretty adorable.

I had told my friend to wait to use the bathroom until after we left Bubba Gump, so she utilized the one here and advised that I checked it out. We were there pretty late on a Saturday (after the families seeking dessert in their first day of the trip excursion) so once again I was fortunate enough to have the bathroom all to myself when I walked in.

I’m glad I told her to wait.

Cheesecake Factory has arguably been known as a nice – or at least nicer – establishment. It does earn its title when it comes to the bathrooms.

For the first time in what feels like forever, I actually saw a dispenser for feminine products. I’ve been working on an article asking why the heck most public bathrooms no longer have these available; this debunks my point.

The place was pretty darn clean overall – save for some smudge marks on the full-length mirror. I blame kids. Nothing against kids, but the height of the smudges leaves evidence for little else.

It was decently sized, with four individual stalls and one accessible stall available with a diaper changing station.

It was also pretty darn dim. I understand ‘mood lighting’ and that it matched the overall restaurant, but the accessible stall especially was rather dark. I’m surprised women changing their babies are actually able to do so.

The air had a faint aroma of either a freshener or potpourri, but it didn’t drown or suffocate you.

Stock for paper products seemed pretty consistent throughout, though there was a bit of ruffling of the toilet seat covers.

The sinks were nice. They weren’t marked Kohler, but seemed a similar make. The hand faucet was a bit different but I did like that they were both attached to the actual wall. I imagine it’s much easier to clean that way.

So – Let’s Break It Down

Cleanliness

4.5/5 Very clean, with the exception of mirror smudges. But if we are worrying about finger smudges, that’s a great sign.

Smell

4/5 Light fragrance that didn’t drown you. Very pleasant.

Stock

5/5 Good stock, plus a bonus point for supplying feminine hygiene products

Space

4.5/5 Large waiting/primping area in the front of the bathroom, plus a total of four stalls

Lighting

2/5 Yes, it was mood lighting. But darn it was dark.

Environment

4/5 You knew you were in a good restaurant bathroom. Quiet and clean.

'Wow' Factor

3/5 I really liked the sink and faucets.

So out of the potential 35 total, the Cheesecake Factory in Anaheim’s women’s restroom came in at solid 27. I haven’t seen every bathroom on Katella, but if you have to stop – use this one (assuming you are a patron. I doubt they’re too keen on just bathroom visitors).

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