It all started back in 2014. Greg started making cheesecake because he was bored one day and decided he would give it a try. His first one wasn’t the best, and he didn’t have as much fun as he thought he would making it but something kept bringing him back. He kept making more, and his technique got better and better. As he kept working on his skills, he shared his creations with friends and family. Seeing how happy everyone was to try his cheesecakes, Greg kept coming up with new and exciting ideas for flavors. By this time he was really having fun and thought maybe he could try and sell his cheesecakes to local businesses and other customers. Facebook marketplace seemed like a good place to start, but delivered mixed results. He started just hauling around a cooler, visiting businesses door to door style and that really took off. It was around this time that the nickname “Cheesecake Ninja” came into the picture thanks to Greg’s sister-in-law. Things were picking up for the business and with the support of his fans, Greg developed weekly delivery routes in three cities with four routes total. The next move for the business was to seek out a real location for it because Greg’s wife was about to lose it with the cheesecake operation constantly wrecking the kitchen. He found the perfect spot in downtown Perryville, Missouri and now has an amazing place to create and serve his creations. That all happened in 2018 and since then, the Cheesecake Ninja has been busier than ever while loving what he does. We hope you will come visit the store for some special treats and see why Greg is a cheesecake legend.

UPDATE:

In 2020 during the COVID pandemic the Ninja added a food truck to the business.  It can be found at local food truck rally’s, play days, fund raisers, festivals and other events. 

In 2024 The Ninja relocated to his hometown of Jackson to a much larger location.   He expanded the menu and added sandwiches, wraps, salads, chicken and dumplings, and a wide array of other desserts.  Expanded indoor and outdoor seating is offered as well as a drive thru, and food delivery. 

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