About this location
A few stories people tell about this place
1. At Uncle Tetsu’s Cheesecake bakery, something strange started happening one morning when a delivery driver noticed a small bird perched on top of the neon sign outside. The little guy seemed mesmerized by the rotating letters, pecking gently and chirping softly as if reading aloud. Employees watched in amusement until the bird suddenly flew away—only to return every day around noon. Soon enough, customers began noticing the daily avian visitor, snapping photos and sharing them online with hashtags like #CheesecakeBirdie. The owner, Uncle Tetsu, joked that maybe his cheesecakes had magical properties attracting feathered friends. Eventually, though, the little fellow got tired of being famous and moved on to another bakery down the street, leaving behind just a few happy memories—and a new nickname for Uncle Tetsu’s place: ‘Birdie Bakery.’
2. One foggy afternoon, an elderly lady parked her car near Uncle Tetsu’s Cheesecake and noticed something peculiar in her shopping cart—an entire unopened box of cheesecakes, floating there like magic. She called out for help, and soon enough a delivery driver came along, who shrugged and said, 'Must be Santa checking his list!' They both laughed it off, and she decided to donate the mysterious treats to a local charity. Since then, locals joke that Uncle Tetsu must have a secret elf delivering extra cheesecakes.'
3. At Uncle Tetsu’s Cheesecake, something peculiar began one day when a little girl entered the shop with her pet hamster in a tiny basket. The hamster sniffed around curiously but then suddenly froze, its eyes fixed on something behind the counter. The owner, Uncle Tetsu, leaned over and smiled, asking what the furry fellow was staring at so intently. Turns out, it was just an old picture of him as a child, standing next to his grandmother’s original cheesecake recipe—an heirloom that had been passed down through generations. With a laugh, Uncle Tetsu exclaimed, ‘That’s my great-grandma’s face he’s admiring!’
4. At Uncle Tetsu’s Cheesecake, something curious occurred one night when a delivery truck arrived with a mysterious box marked ‘Top Secret’. The driver, puzzled, left it in the backroom before anyone noticed. Inside, they found only a note that read: 'Try our new secret recipe!' Turns out, it was just a prank from Uncle Tetsu himself—every now and then he likes to keep customers guessing.