During my 6 month stay in San Diego, I went to the Cheesecake Factory 3 times.  Twice were JUST for the cheesecake and once I, unfortunately, included dinner.  My meal was honestly disappointing.  The meal itself was overpriced and the food was bland and uninspired.  Also, I went on a Tuesday night around 8 and had to wait an hour with my husband for a very cold table beside the door.  In my experience, that shouldn't be a busy time.
The cheesecake is to-die-for.  And it's well worth picking one up on your way home from a much better, less over-rated restaurant. 
Cheesecake is a 5, food is a 1.  
                        
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