Who we are
We’re a small but mighty team dedicated to bringing you some of the tastiest cheesecake and desserts in Columbus.
The Cheesecake girl was founded by Sam in college—she was baking a fat free cheesecake for culinary class and whipped up another (tastier!) one for her friends to enjoy. Since then it’s become so much more. From scrappy pop-ups and teaming up with other beloved Columbus institutions like the North Market and Ill Mannered Brewing to becoming a full-time job, hiring an incredible staff, opening five locations around Columbus.
Meet the Team
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Samantha
OWNER
samantha@thecheesecakegirl.com
Favorite Cheesecake Flavor: Cinnamon Roll
Fun Fact: I love to fish & I have a St. Bernard named Woodford -
Lauren
CATERING MANAGER
Favorite Cheesecake Flavor: S’mores Cookie
Fun Fact: I was the director of a high school color guard for 12 years! -
JESSICA
KITCHEN MANAGER
Favorite Cheesecake Flavor: Cinnamon Roll
Fun Fact: I'm a Pisces & My pups are named Bella & Arlo! -
MADDIE
BUDD DAIRY MANAGER
Favorite Cheesecake Flavor: peanut butter and jelly
Fun Fact: I went to 15 concerts last year -
RILEY
HILLIARD MANAGER
Favorite Cheesecake Flavor: Carrot Cake
Fun Fact: I love to try new nail art -
DESIREE
NEW ALBANY & WEXNER MANAGER
Favorite TCG Treat: cookie butter slices
Fun Fact: in my free time you can catch me taking a yoga class or cuddling my cats and reading a good book
What we believe
We believe the best things are decadent, delicious, and made by hand (okay, with a little help from our trusty stand mixer). We also believe in treating others with kindness and respect, and treating yourself with… well, treats!
OUR STORY
Hover over the images below to learn about how we got to where we are today.
2014: Sam made the first cheesecake in Jacksonville, AL while in college (she was a pole vaulter!)
2015: Sam graduated Jacksonville state university & got a job in radio
2016: Our original logo! Sam started baking for fun and selling to a restaurant in Powell.
June 2016: We did our first pairing with Ill Mannered brewing—it sold out quickly & we started an Instagram.
December 2016: We started baking out of Sunny Street & updated our branding.
February 2017: Sam quit her job and started doing pop-ups and selling wholesale.
March 2017: Drawing kitchen plans on the floor & pitching for a space.
September 2017: Smidge & Pinch opened in Powell.
February 2018: the blue box is born!
March 2018: site visit and dreaming at Budd Dairy
April 2018: OCPs were born!
June 2018: Started popping up at Dublin Farmer's Markets
July 2018: Added a case at Sunny Street
March 2019: We broke ground at Center street.
April 2020: We opened center street.
January 2021: We started construction at our Dublin shop.
April 2021: Budd Dairy opened!
July 2021: Cheese Force One
September 2021: We opened our Dublin shop!
Jan 2022: Started shipping Nationwide.
May 2022: Our cheesecake shipped to all 50 states!
May 2023: We opened our New Albany location.
September 2023: Sam was inducted into her high school's Young Alumni Hall of Fame.
Dec 2023: Opened our fifth shop at Wexner Hospital.
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