Dessert can arguably be the best meal of the day, and one of the best options for it is none other than delicious, rich, creamy cheesecake.

It’s unclear when cheesecake became a traditional option for desserts, though it has previously been traced back to Ancient Greece. While the origins aren’t known, people around the world have had fun with their cheesecakes for years. While Philadelphia Cream Cheese company still holds the record for world’s largest cheesecake (weighing at 6,900 pounds), the most expensive cheesecake ever created was by Elegant Cheesecakes of Saks Fifth Avenue. With a price tag of $325, the Pretty in Pink Cheesecake weighed eight pounds, was shaped like a stack of gift boxes, and consisted of edible chocolate wrapping, chocolate cheesecake, vanilla crunch and chocolate butter cream.

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Regardless of the dessert’s history, there’s no denying that what it has become today is a fantastic dish worthy of salivating over. Now, cheesecake fans everywhere can enjoy and celebrate for National Cheesecake Day on July 30. Several places, bakeries and restaurants will be offering deals and freebies for those who adore the dessert to take full advantage of.

Check out these eight amazing options below:

Freebies:

  • Becky’s Bites: According to AM New York, this new eatery in the East Village of New York City will celebrate not only its July 27 grand opening, but National Cheesecake Day on July 30 by giving their first 100 customers a complimentary box of chocolate-dipped cream cheese bites, which usually for $3.50.
  • Chompie’s: All locations will be offering a deal for National Cheesecake Day of Buy 1 Slice, Get 1 for free
  • Eli’s Cheesecake: Several different offers will be available in stores and online, as well as during the company’s annual Cheesecake Festival. Online, receive a free 7" plain cheesecake with any 9" cheesecake purchase, or a free Eli’s cookbook with any party pack purchase.

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Deals:

  • The Cheesecake Factory: On both July 30 and July 31, get any slice of cheesecake, including the brand new (debuting on July 30) Celebration Cheesecake featuring Vanilla Cake, Cheesecake, and Strawberry, Chocolate and Vanilla Mousse with Cream Cheese Frosting, for half price. Other great options for flavors include the chain’s signature Coffee and Cream Chocolate Supreme, Toasted Marshmallow S’mores Galore, Adam’s Peanut Butter Cup Fudge Ripple, Godiva Chocolate, Ultimate Red Velvet, White Chocolate Raspberry Truffle, and more flavors. The full menu boasts over 30 options.
  • David’s Cookies: Buy one cheesecake, get a second for 50 percent off at this online retailer.
  • Eileen’s Special Cheesecake: This New York eatery will have special prices, contests and giveaways in store all day on July 30.
  • Junior’s Restaurant and Cheesecake: In addition to a contest online, the famous New York Cheesecake makers are offering a sale online with a wide variety of discounts on all products and desserts.
  • Peteet’s Famous Cheesecakes: Take 20 percent off all day in honor of National Cheesecake Day
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