Otto Cake

LOVE!!! I always passed by this place when I go to Via Gelato or work and I finally got to try it out! I got the red velvet cheesecake brownie and I think I found my new true love. I’m usually not that big of a fan when it comes to brownies but this one was SO DAMN GOOD. The moist brownie mixed with the amazing red velvet cheese cake was like a slice of heaven exploding in my mouth. The price was more on the expensive side, (3 dollars for a rather small slice of brownie) but I don’t mind at all paying for amazing food/​desserts. Can’t wait to come back and try some more!

I think of heavenly orgasmic sugary creations whenever I hear OTTO CAKE.
It is extremely difficult if not impossible to make an advanced order. Just FYI. It’s disappointing but I’m happy for Otto that he is so successful now! I do like seeing smaller local businesses succeed. This place is cash only, so please be prepared!
It’s only street parking but it’s not that big of a deal. Try to carpool if you can or you can always park in a lot and walk over if you intend to sit inside for a little while. I’ve introduced this place to my coworkers, family, and friends and everyone has raved about it. My grandmother keeps saying she wants to come back. So we try to bring her back annually.
My friends’ favorites are the lilikoi cheesecake, chocolate chip cheesecake, key lime cheesecake, red velvet cheesecake, and the plain. My personal favorite is the orange chocolate-​chip although I would never, ever, in a million years choose this flavor combination from anyone or anywhere else!!! I tend to hate citrus with chocolate. The fact that this one blew me away was impressive. Otto’s quality never ceases to blow me away with the sheer love he pours into his creations! What lovely confections… I want a piece now. Or two.
If you’re hesitating about this place — stop it. STOP WASTING TIME AND JUST GO.

Hands down the best cheesecake in Honolulu. I’ve lived all over the mainland but nothing beats Otto’s. Have loved his cakes for years & years.

The slices of cake are delicious however, after patronizing his establishment several times and buying 4 or more pieces and not being offered a bag to carry it I was quite irritated. I mentioned to him that it is very inconvenient not be offered a bag and he said «they’re too
expensive»…way to go just think about yourself and never mind the customers.
UPDATE MAY 1, 2016
He purchased bags… HALLELUJAH!

Of note, I’m a major fan of cheesecake so I’m very biased.
The filling is not too rich and just right, the crust was not too thick either so it had the perfect balance. They have lots of different flavors so you just gotta try them all

Watch that step going into the store, especially going out. If you’re too busy talking, or just distracted, the step out the door could be a killer. Didn’t see any warning signs about that. I’ll check next time I visit and make the suggestion if one isn’t up yet.
Been dying to come here to satisfy my sweet tooth and I do love cheesecake. My mind was made up as soon as I saw it. It was towards the end of the day. Not much selections to go through. Went for the lilikoi cheesecake. For almost $ 5 for the slice I had high hopes.
Okay, it’s a good cheesecake but not sure about the price. Maybe a $ 1 less. Also, I don’t believe we got lilikoi cheesecake. I think it was haupia cheesecake but in the wrong area. Well, mistakes like that can and do happen. No worries. Anyway, I digress. It was still good. I don’t think it was out of the ordinary but good.
Service was good, with a smile too. He was immediately on to us when we got in there. Said what we wanted. He packaged it. We paid. And, the transaction was over before we could get a good conversation going. Love the sign outside, but love the custom made cash register on the counter.
Got lucky getting street parking right out infront. Else, you may have to park in the lot behind the store. And, that looks tight too.

Finally got to try those famous otto cakes everyone be raving about. Can’t deny that they weren’t good because they were. Simple cheesecakes that tastes pretty delish and light. I shared a White chocolate peppermint and Plain cheesecake. Both were good but spending $ 5 a slice every time I think cheesecake cravings would be just a little too much on the wallet. Great dessert treat though in the Kaimuki area.
P. S. Cash only.

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One of my favorite desserts ever has got to be the cheesecake. The luscious decadence of it dancing on your tastebuds means the world to me. Serve it with chocolate gelato from Via Gelato or your favorite ice cream, and you’d have a fantasy that could not be beat. To my surprise that there was a place in Kaimuki town that only serves this decadent dessert in several varieties that is always the right choice for any and all occasions. Whether it be your birthday or anniversary of some kind, or just a Sunday family dinner, having cheese cake anywhere is always a good delicious option to have. Otto Cake here at Kaimuki town is always the right choice for me, considering that I live about a minute’s walk from here — and a short hop across the street to Via Gelato too! A perfect combination to any weekday night dessert or capping off a weekend of amazing. I’d recommend this place for the above obvious reasons. It’s cheesecake! Can’t beat that.
I’ve been here plenty of times, once with Unilocal friends after a UYE and most others by myself, since the aforementioned loved for this awesome dessert. Kaimuki Town is known for small businesses that is dotted throughout the area, and Otto Cake was no exception. It’s a small bakery that you wouldn’t know it’s there unless you are looking for it. Still can’t believe it took me this long to file a review, but is there now for you. Otto Cake is located at 1127 12^th Avenue, which is very convenient for those who live and breathe Kaimuki, including myself. Parking here can be sparse nearby, but if you can find it, street parking in nearby residential areas or paid parking in the municipal lots as well. Prices here are spot on. With $ 5 per slice (tax included), you can’t go wrong! The shop itself is pretty much standing room only, but you’re only there to buy and not really to hang around, unless you want to be chatty with the owner, if he’s there or with the Otto Cake staff.
The service here is always great and positive. The staff does their part in making the customers enjoy the entire experience from entering the store to completing their purchase and they enjoy working there. It definitely puts a positive spin on my day, since especially because I am eating cheesecake! Otto Cake has the assorted cheesecakes in a large nice refrigerated showcase for potential customers I see the cheesecakes in all their fantastic glory. Sometimes, I wish that I could buy one entire cake and binge eat whenever I wanted to at the privacy of my own home, but I’d gain 10 lbs and I wouldn’t want that. Still, having cheesecake is a decadent activity that should be shared by everyone. Coming to Otto Cake is a good choice, wish I could do it more often, but the calories consumed can be detrimental to my health.
It is cheesecake after all. Enjoy it with fabulous gelato from via gelato across the street and you’ll see what I mean. I prefer the chocolate chocolate chip cheesecake and the red velvet cheesecake brownies. Sinfully amazing!
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A+

If a dessert shop could be described as my spirit animal, this place would be it. I would be the Otto Cake spirit animal, full of wonder and amazement.
You walk into to this tiny and quant cake shop to the sound of someone whisking away. Then when you think you’ll be waiting forever because it’s a one man shop, you are quickly served as Otto takes your order while whisking.
Neatly served on small plates, my family and I enjoyed the plain, haupia, and Mexican chocolate cheesecake. Each a unique creamy concoctions.
The Mexican chocolate cheesecake includes an imported chocolate that is mild with a hint of cinnamon. The haupia isn’t your normal haupia, but has a sour subtle end which tickles the sensations. I got the plain cheesecake and I would not have had it any other way. Now, I love cheesecake, but the plainest piece– even named plain– blew my mind. The crust was buttery with a bit of crunch and the cheese cake itself was creamy, sweet and sour without any part of it outweighing the other in greatness.
I will come again not only because it tickled my taste buds, but because the retro décor with glittered blanket flair makes me feel like I’m about to enjoy a good magic show.

One of the best cheesecakes ever I Had! I ordered pineapple cheesecake and it was perfect! I can’t wait to come back for other flavors. Yummy! Fast good service with just two round tables. If you could, just take them to go. Yummy!

It’s so cheap and the best part of it is that there flavors change all the time. My mom got the Chinese cookie cheesecake and the poi and coconut cheesecake they didn’t have any flavor I wanted to try so I went with plain. I also love that they don’t add tax to there cheesecakes. Love love this place I can’t get enough!

Probably the best cheesecake on Oahu. He does everything handmade and does it all with unique flavoring. He’s a cheesecake artist. Those expecting traditional fare look elsewhere. These are handmade deliciousness that shouldn’t be passed up. Bring cash. Yeah, you can all complain about this being the 21^st century but the fact remains Hawaii sometimes just doesn’t give a ****. :)
Go here if :
— you want good, unique food with great flavoring.
Don’t go if :
— you suck.

I’m such a fan of this place. All the cheesecakes are very light and taste very natural, it’s not like the heavy cheesecake from Cheesecake Factory, everything is grown locally.
Did I mention all the flavors change every day so it’s always fun to try something new?
Location:
Originally Otto Cake was located in Chinatown but after the owner and his staff got assaulted by drug dealers and such, Otto Cakes moved to a safer location in Kaimuki.
There’s many restaurants and dessert eateries nearby like Hale Vietnam, Hokkaido Ramen, Angelo Pietro, and more that it’s a perfect place to stop by to pick up or eat desserts. Parking can be a hassle, but there’s metered and paid street parking and parking lots near by (just be sure to bring some loose change!)
Cost and Menu:
Each cheesecake costs $ 4.81, but with tax it’s $ 5. There’s also carrot cake ($ 5 per slice), brownies, lemonade, and more, but it’s all cash only. They also can make a cake too of certain flavors, but I think you have to order it ahead of time (It’s so tempting to buy a whole cake to myself because it tastes so good!)
Taste/​Food Review:
One of my favorite flavors is the original cheesecake because it’s light, creamy, but not over powering. It’s delicate, but tasty with its’ granham crumbled crust.
My boyfriend and I recently came here and ordered a Chinese Almond Cheesecake and Cookie Butter Cheesecake. My boyfriend’s Chinese Almond Cookie Cheesecake had a almond cookie crust and a tangy taste to the cheesecake. It was very light, but very tasty and flavorful. The Cookie Butter was alright, it wasn’t that bad, but I enjoyed the tasty crust.

Having an Otto Cake close to me is dangerous. I have a serious sweet tooth and a slice of their cheesecake is joy on a plate. Everyday they will have a rotating selection of around 8 or so cheesecakes served by the slice or whole, plus other bakes goods like brownies, carrot cake, and a cheesecake sandwich which is similar to a whoop pie.
Make an advance order if you want to buy a whole cheesecake in a certain flavor, they have the range of fruity to nutty to chocolaty to tart options, like raspberry, cherry almond, Nutella, and key lime. Their cheesecake is creamy, rich, and true to flavor. These are denser cheesecakes that are thinly sliced, not the mile high or whipped type.
I usually stop by after having dinner in Kaimuki since they are open to 9 pm Monday-​Saturday. They only have a couple of high tops to dine in so if you can’t score one, take your dessert to go.

Having an Otto Cake close to me is dangerous for my hips. I have a serious sweet tooth and a slice of their cheesecake really satisfies. Everyday they will have a rotating selection of around 8 or so cheesecakes served by the slice or whole, plus other bakes goods like brownies, carrot cake, and a cheesecake sandwich which is similar to a whoop pie.
Make an advance order if you want to buy a whole cheesecake in a certain flavor, they have the range of fruity to nutty to chocolaty to tart options, like raspberry, cherry almond, Nutella, and key lime. Their cheesecake is creamy, rich, and true to flavor. These are denser cheesecakes that are thinly sliced, not the mile high or whipped type.
I usually stop by after having dinner in Kaimuki since they are open to 9 pm Monday-​Saturday. They only have a couple of high tops to dine in so if you can’t score one, take your dessert to go.

Who is this cheesecake genius with a palindrome name… OTTO!
I purchased 3 slices of cakes for $ 15. Whaaaaa… This cheesecake should pay me to sit on my hip for the next 3 years. $ 5 is steep for such a small piece of cheesecake. Then you let your tastebuds be the judge! Ok, just the right amount of graham cracker with a cream that has just the right amount of tart to sweetness ratio. And hold on, is this top layer just plain cream cheese? Honestly, one of the best cheesecakes I have had in Hawaii. Will I be back? Oh, of course… there is no price tag on good quality. Otto knows cheesecakes. Can’t wait to try the other flavors.

I try really hard to eat clean, so that I can treat myself to sweets. Like I said, I try. Lol, I trekked down to kaimuki to eat cake. Not just any kind, but good olé Otto cheesecake. I have salivated over the pictures my fellow Unilocalers posted. It was time that I experience, the heavenly dessert everyone’s been raving about.
I walked into the shop an hour after they opened. There was about four stools, and two small tables inside. I went straight to the counter and looked at the display of cakes and brownies. My eyes went straight to the pineapple macadamian nut coconut cream cheesecake. What a mouth full lol. Yep, I happily gave my five buckaroos to the young man. He then placed it on a cute red patterned picnic plate with ants.
I sat on the stool and admired my slice. The portion size is quite small, but I guarantee you it’s worth it. I admired the coconut shavings on top, and the thick graham crust that provided a sweet foundation. I was able to taste the wonderful blend of pineapple mixed into the macadamian nut. The cheesecake was wonderfully creamy and smooth. There was also a nice barrier of coconut cream on top. It was fresh and delectable. I ended up eating 90 percent of it, before my brain told my stomach that it was full. ;)
I’ll be back to try their red velvet cheesecake brownies!

Update: the lilikoi cheesecake is very yummy! My tastebuds deceived me when I ate the first two slices. But I ate another slice a day and it tasted much much better.

Their cheesecake IS THE BEST I HAVE EVER HAD! It is all the right amounts of creamy and fluffy. I bought 2 slices, which were kind of a sticker shock, but once I ate 1 piece I really needed to discipline myself to not immediately eat the other! The price is worth it. I am even buying a whole 8′ cake for the holidays!
CASH ONLY

After hearing rave reviews about Otto Cake (I never did get the chance to visit when he was located in Chinatown), I finally had the chance to go exactly one week before Halloween 2015.
My quest was simple. My friend had told me that they were having a seasonal «Peanut Butter Cup Cheesecake» flavor … and chocolate peanut butter combos are my absolute FAVORITE. I do follow the Otto Cake Instagram account, and sure enough, this flavor was only available until Halloween Day.
On that particular Saturday, I called the store before driving out to Kaimuki special for this cheesecake flavor. At 11 a.m., they only had three slices of that cheesecake flavor left … so I put two of the three on hold, promising that I would be by at 2 p.m. at collect them.
My mom had been to Otto Cake before and knew it was a small shop with not much parking available. So, she dropped me off to collect the cheesecake and went around the block so we wouldn’t have the hassle of finding parking.
The shop is your quaint mom-​and-​pop operation … and they take cash only, so be prepared. Other specialty flavors during the time I went included «Candy Corn Cheesecake» and «Butterfinger» cheesecake. The «Butterfinger» option looked good, but since each cheesecake slice is about $ 5 already, I figured I should hold off until my next visit.
I was pleased to actually meet Otto himself! I told him I was a food blogger and I’ve been waiting to check out his shop for a long time, since I only recently moved back to Hawaii. He’s gentle and nice, and even told me a little bit about those «Red Velvet Cheesecake Brownies» that I’m determined to try next time.
My one request: Please put the «Peanut Butter Cups» cheesecake on the regular menu. Please. Don’t just make it a Halloween special. While the peanut butter flavor isn’t the strongest, I still readily enjoyed this flavor and would return for more. Besides … shouldn’t a peanut butter chocolate combo be available all year long?
Here’s my two cents:
«Peanut Butter Cup Cheesecake»: I’m a diehard Cheesecake Factory fan and I really love the «Adam’s Peanut Butter Fudge Ripple,» which comes with a creamy dollop of peanut butter on top, a layer of peanut butter in the cheesecake, an OREO cookie crust and Butterfinger bits. At first, I was surprised that the two slices of the Otto Cake cheesecakes could fit in a little container … I thought they made a mistake on my order and only gave me one cheesecake instead of two! But no, these slices are pretty petite for $ 5 each. I had high expectations, just because my mom says she likes the cheesecakes from here more than the ones from The Cheesecake Factory. The taste of peanut butter and chocolate wasn’t as strong or as prevalent as I was expecting or hoping, but I like the creamy consistency of the cheesecake. I think you get more of the cheesecake flavor in this one vs. the «Adam’s» from The Cheesecake Factory. The layer of crust on the Otto Cake version is really thin, so you really get to enjoy the cheesecake. The chunks of Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups were tiny, but they gave that added crunch, texture and subtle sweetness. I devoured my entire piece in one sitting because it was so small. My mom and I differed in opinion: she thinks the Otto Cake cheesecake is so dense that you can only eat a little at a time. I, however, thought it was lighter than the Cheesecake Factory version because it’s creamier and not as rich, so I had no problem downing my entire piece. But then again, I have a pretty high sweets tolerance. I hope they make this flavor part of the regular menu; I would probably visit the bakery every time I’m in Kaimuki if they did!

Not sure what everyone is raving about. Went for the first time yesterday with great anticipation. Left rather disappointed.
Pros
* It’s close to my house
Cons
* It’s just ok cheesecake; I’d give it a 5 out of 10
* Way over priced; $ 5/​slice, but the slices are small enough to fit 2 in a small Styrofoam takeout box
* Only take cash; Uh Hello, this is the 21^st century
* Don’t have plastic bags; good luck carrying out your 7 little takeout boxes by yourself.
Would I go back again? Not unless that was the only food left on earth and the alternative is starvation. Otherwise there are many other better choices for desserts. Too bad. I was so hoping that this place lived up to the hype.

Holy cheesecake. I was worried that by the time we arrived (late one evening) that all the good flavors would be sold out. Thankfully it was a Tuesday and there were plenty of options.
However, I will admit that I immediately eyed the last two slices of key lime pie and had to snag one. Oh, and so worth it. It was sheer heaven.
The plain was amazing.
Pineapple was just ok.
Our favorite? Kona Mac Nut — there’s just something spectacular about that crust.
$ 20 for four slices? Worth every penny. And yes, a thin slice is really all you need — it’d be super rich otherwise!
I especially loved the cute cash register. The place has real character and charm.

I love Kaimuki and all their great eateries! 12^th Ave in Kaimuki has bunch of dessert spots! I stepped into Ottocake and it’s a cute lil set up. It’s more of a grab and go type place. The staff are very friendly and the cheesecake here is delicious! It’s like a bite of Heaven! This place is cash only so make sure to bring cash! There’s parking lot behind the shop but it’s metered parking so you need to make sure you have quarters handy.

When you walk into the store you’ll probably whisper to yourself «wtf» but after looking around you’ll get a cool childhood wizard of oz vibe.
The cheese cake flavors were abundant and the slices were true to price. $ 5 no tax. It’s creamy, flavorful and delectable.
They were making LILIKOI cheesecake while we were ordering and it smelt divine. Otto oh mysterious ones tell us your secrets!

When I think of Otto Cake, I imagine the Wizard of Oz. A mystical man named Otto decided one day to create a magical cheesecake business, and from behind his curtain of colorful mystery comes some amazing & fantastical desserts! If you’re lucky, you’ll even go into the shop one day and hear the voice from beyond… hahaha!
NOTE: CASH ONLY. It deserves to be said.
Location & Service:
Otto’s shop used to be in Chinatown, but due to a series of super unfortunate events and a really frightening break in, he decided to pack up shop & move to Kaimuki. His shop is on 12^th Ave, almost right across the street from Via Gelato & Hale Vietnam, and it only adds to all the amazing Kaimuki noms!
All the employees are super friendly, but if you get the chance to meet Otto himself, you’ll be face-​to-​face with a guy who has a passion for life, people & dessert that you know no prior bad experience would get down!
Parking:
I’m so glad Otto found a new home in Kaimuki! Sadly, that means parking may be tricky. Street parking, metered parking lot behind the shop, or a ticketed pay-​machine lot across the street — All are $ 0.75/hr!
What to buy:
EVERYTHING. The end. But really, Otto makes some fantastic cheesecakes in all sorts of flavors — Kahlua, lilikoi, cookies & cream, key lime, chocolate, mint chocolate chip, red velvet, and many many more. He doesn’t always make the same flavors, so what’s available could be different overtime you visit. It’s heavy the way you imagine cheesecake might be, but not super gut-​buster heavy the way something from Cheesecake Factory might be.
Other than the cheesecakes, Otto also makes whoopie pies, sometimes cupcakes, and COFFEE CAKE! Capital letters for that because it is
aw3some! If you have the willpower to wait to eat it until you get home, try heating it up in a toaster oven or microwave because there’s some extra awesome sauce in it for you!

I first starting going to OC when they were in Chinatown, and if they moved to Makaha, I’d go to them there too.
OC’s cheesecakes aren’t heavy like the Cheesecake Factory, and I love knowing that someone made the whole cake by hand… such love!
I go about once a month and always look forward to the exotic varieties. The Coffee Cake was crazy good too. I’m thinking I should go more than once a month now…

Otto Cake is a small little dessert shop just off of Waialae on 12^th street. This place is cash only and is not a whole lot more than a display case with a handful of cheesecakes to choose from. Some of the flavors they had when I went today were interesting, however none were as unique as some of the other flavors mentioned in previous reviews. Perhaps I’ll need to come check back on another day for the variety that drew me here.
I ordered a slice of the haupia chocolate cheesecake and a red velvet cheesecake brownie. I wasn’t very impressed with the haupia chocolate, it was a bit too simple and rich and didn’t stand out much in any way. The red velvet brownie was a bit better, with a nice balanced flavor combining cheesecake, chocolate and red velvet with a soft, moist consistency.
Overall, what I ordered seemed a bit underwhelming. The quality seemed average but the pricing was affordable. While I have experienced better than what I had, I’m going to give this place a bit of leniency and bump it up to 3 stars because I think that had I come on a different day it would have been «A-​OK».

This shop is known for their cheesecake and it’s tucked away in the Kaimuki business area right across from via gelato. What makes their cheesecake different from others is that their cheesecake is light and fresh. When you eat it, you don’t feel overwhelmingly full and you can taste the ingredients. Nothing in it tastes artificial.
You have the choice to buy per a slice or you can opt for a whole cheesecake. Sadly, each slice costs $ 5 and the slice they give you is really small. However, the taste of it is definitely worth it.
Parking is located in the metered lots or on the street.

Cheese me!
Finally after much anticipation and by default because we just had dinner across the street from this place I FINALLY had a chance to have an OTTO cheesecake. My initial thought was «Are they open? Because I see some people eating in there and there’s colorful lights going on» Not only that, it sure seemed too dark or is it a romantic touch their trying to capture. Either way I took my chances and walked over.
A female worker came out and kindly greeted us and she’s either super easy going or was really tired. (eyes gave it away). The glass display was a little difficult to see an this was most likely because it was already 7:30 pm (they close at 9pm!) and the dark curtains behind the register hid most of the lighting in this place. Or it could have just been my old aging eyes not focusing. Yea, I’m leaning more towards the later explanation for the difficult to see part. And due to my handicap I did have to lean in and get my face closer to the display case to see what I wanted to order. As I did this my eyes saw a Kahlua Cheesecake. Oh my… I love Kahlua Cheesecake! I’ll have one of these please.
Now break it to me gently I am trying to live a healthier lifestyle. (Moderation right :-))
OTTOlicious was my slice of Kahlua Cheesecake ($ 5.00 a slice cash only). The top layer of that smooth tartness was done to perfection. My crust must have been crushed Nilla Waffers. It brought back those «lucky» moments from my childhood when I got to experience a sweet snack. Trust me there wasn’t many lucky moments with 7 siblings and you’re the youngest. Freshness is what I compared this taste too. I could definitely taste the Kahlua and it wasn’t overpowering. nom nom nom The only thing I was looking for is that homemade can of whipped cream. Maybe Otto will adopt that onto his cheesecake later down the road.
TIP: Parking might be difficult because of all the food establishments around the area, so do the tag team. Drive by and drop off your friend to make a take out order.
Thanks for the great experience OTTO!

When I think of cheesecake, I typically think of Juniors in NYC which was some of the best, creamy, delicious cheesecake I’ve put in my mouth. So when I first tried Ottos at a Unilocal event, I got extremely excited. It had a perfect crumbly graham cracker crust & I was rather impressed by just how light & creamy their cheesecake mixture was. My boyfriend grew up out here & happens to rave about this place all the time. He just got back from a two week trip away so I decided to surprise him by grabbing some!
There was seriously so many delicious options when I walked in there. Red velvet, carrot cake, original, mexican chocolate, apple cinnamon, chocolate peanut butter, etc. I wanted them all but I had to try to lick the drool off my lips & close my big eyes. I chose the mexican chocolate & apple cinnamon as apple pie is a favorite of the mans. $ 5 a piece, fully worth it. CASH ONLY so hit the ATM first! :)
The boyfriend was so excited! I loved the mexican chocolate. The texture was just right & it had the perfect blend of chocolate and cinnamon spice. The apple cinnamon was the slice we like a little bit more! Again, so creamy yet held together well while slicing your fork in for a bite. I really enjoy the crunch on their crust and this piece was a little closer to the original piece.
This has to be the BEST cheesecake I have eaten in a crazy long time. Can’t wait to go get some more in my belly!

I’m actually not a big fan of cheesecake. Just Otto’s cheesecakes. I remember taking my first bite because I wanted to see what all the hype was about and I became an instant believer. Just to be fair, I also made a trip to Cake Envy to try some of her much raved about cheesecakes. Don’t get me wrong, they were excellent, but I think Otto’s edges Cake Envy’s.
I love the Kaimuki location as it’s easy to get to and there’s ample parking nearby (and it’s super close to Via Gelato). Every time I happen to be in the area (or get myself in the area), I make sure I make a trip to Otto Cake and pick up some for home. My favorite flavor so far has been lemon. Bring cash!

I’m not an avid cheesecake fan but I will make an exception at Otto Cake. The Kaimuki location is a lot easier to access. The good news about OC is they have new hours and opening later. As of 6÷23÷14, they close at 9 PM instead of 5 o’clock. More time to please dessert fans!
After ordering a slice of the plain cheesecake (that means I have to work out at least 90 minutes), I think I slowly savored every bite to the last morsel. I like their cheesecake because it’s not as dense as most cheesecake. They make it just light enough to leaving you wanting more. That was a nice indulgent break. Now I have to exercise this 8 million calories I just consumed. The price of enjoying a good piece of cheesecake. Until next time Otto Cake… lol. I hope they have basil-​lime slice when I return.