Cheesecake has been a popular dessert across the globe for centuries! While the Cheesecake Factory may be the first place you think of when you're craving a sweet slice of cheesecake, these eight locally owned shops across Missouri make an even better cheesecake! Even if you don't live close to any of these great shops, many of them can ship their fantastic cheesecakes right to your door. So read on to find out about the eight amazing cheesecake shops in Missouri that will delight your tasetbuds.

1. Kyla's Cakes N Bakes - Odessa

You can find specialty cheesecakes at Kyla's Cakes N Bakes. If you can't pick just one flavor try one of the full sized assorted cheesecakes. They also do mini cakes and bite-size flavors.

You can find Kyla's Cakes N Bakes at 111 N 3rd St.,

Odessa. For more information find their Facebook page here.

2. The Cheesecake Ninja - Jackson

The Cheesecake Ninja is making some of the best cheesecakes in southeastern Missouri. They can do custom flavors and sizes and are always trying something new! You can even order low carb, sugar free, and gluten free cheesecakes!

For more information find their Facebook page here.

3. Yours Truly Cheesecakes - Columbia

Yours Truly Cheesecakes in Columbia is the passion project of home-baker Angie. She can create a cheesecake in any dessert flavor you are craving! The Apple Crisp Cheesecake is one of the most popular flavors.

Yours Truly Cheesecakes doesn't have a store front and all cheesecakes are made to order. Contact Angie at (573) 825-1773 or find their Facebook page here.

4. Blue Owl Bakery - High Ridge

The Blue Owl Bakery is an eastern Missouri staple. While they are well known for their Levee High Apple Pie, their cheesecakes are equally impressive. This gooey butter cheesecake (pictured) is to die for if you're a fan of both of these super sweet treats!

You can find the Blue Owl Bakery (separate from their Kimmswick restaurant) at 1 Ponder Executive Plaza,

House Springs. For more information find their Facebook page here.

5. My Daddy's Cheesecake Bakery and Cafe - Cape Girardeau

My Daddy's Cheesecake is a nationally recognized cheesecake bakery that started humbly in Cape Girardeau nearly 25 years ago. Their bakery and cafe in Cape is the perfect place to get a scrumptious breakfast, lunch, or dinner with a side of cheesecake of course! Don't worry if you can't stop by their cafe, you can have their amazing cheesecakes shipped anywhere in the nation!

Find the main location at 265 S Broadview St.,

Cape Girardeau. For more information find their Facebook page here.

6. Whimsy Cheesecakes - Kansas City

Whimsy Cheesecakes is making custom treats for all your needs in the Kansas City area. They even offer free delivery when you make an order of $30 or more and live within a 20 mile radius of Kauffman Stadium. In addtion to amazing cheesecakes you can also order savory selections or a yummy cheese-ball for your event.

Whimsy Cheesecakes is currently moving locations but you can still place orders online. For more information find their Facebook page here.

7. Hank's Cheesecakes - St. Louis

Hank's has been making amazing cheesecakes in the St. Louis area since 1987. They have over 35 flavor options and can also do savory, sugar-free, and gluten-free flavors. They make fresh-from scratch cheesecakes everyday but Sunday and you can truly taste the difference!

Find the best cheesecake in St. Louis at 1063 S Big Bend Blvd., St. Louis. For more information find their Facebook page here.

8. Cupini's - Kansas City

Cupini's opened their doors in Kansas City in 2003 and intended on providing the community with home-made fresh pastas. However, their family owned eatery became a hit and now they are well known for not only amazing pasta but for fantastic cheesecakes too! With fall just around the corner it's almost time for them to bring back their super popular pumpkin cheesecakes. Stop in for a slice or order a whole cheesecake to take home.

Visit Cupini's at 1809 Westport Rd.,

Kansas City. For more information find their Facebook page here.

Have you tried the cheesecakes from any of these shops? Did we leave any amazing cheesecake shops or bakeries off the list? Let us know what you think in the comments below.

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