Here’s a blueberry cheesecake in Lucknow you’ll want to photograph before you eat it. At Overflow Coffee in Golf City, minutes from Lulu Mall and right by Medanta Hospital. The cheesecake arrives shaped like a golden wedge of cheese, holes and all, perched on a layer of dark blueberry compote and a buttery biscuit base. It’s a quiet little joke baked into the dessert: a cheesecake that actually looks like cheese. Underneath the playful look is the real thing, creamy, baked, and made fresh in-house, and it’s best enjoyed the way it’s meant to be: on a plate, with a proper coffee, somewhere you’d happily lose an hour.
What makes a blueberry cheesecake worth ordering
Before the where, a quick word on the what because not all cheesecakes are built the same, and the difference is easy to taste. A real one starts with a baked filling: cream cheese set slowly in the oven until it turns dense and silky, rather than a no-bake mix propped up with gelatin. The texture should be rich without being heavy, with a clean tang that keeps the sweetness in check.
Then there’s the fruit. A good blueberry layer is a proper compote, berries cooked down until they’re jammy, glossy, and a little tart, not a spoonful of bright-purple flavoured gel. And the base does more work than people realise: a buttery biscuit crust that holds firm and adds a gentle crunch against the soft filling. Get those three things right, the bake, the compote, the base, and you have a dessert worth crossing town for. Get them wrong, and you have a sweet, wobbly letdown.
The cheesecake that looks like a wedge of cheese
This is where Overflow does something nobody else in Lucknow is doing. The cheesecake is plated as a wedge of “cheese”, a smooth, golden block dotted with playful holes set over a generous layer of blueberry compote and finished with a few fresh blueberries on top. It’s genuinely charming, the kind of thing that stops people mid-conversation to reach for their phones. But the visual pun would mean nothing if the cheesecake underneath weren’t good. It is: a creamy, baked filling on a buttery biscuit base, with that jammy blueberry layer cutting through the richness.
The reason it tastes the way it does comes down to who’s making it. Overflow was started by Adam and Carly Kissinger, an American couple who moved to Lucknow in 2021 and built the cafe around two things they love, specialty coffee and good company. The same do-it-properly standard they bring to their coffee (they’re Specialty Coffee Association–trained) runs straight through the bakery. The cheesecake is baked fresh in-house rather than shipped in from a central kitchen, so what you get tastes of the day it was made, not a slice that’s been sitting in a display fridge all week. If you’ve only ever had the mass-produced kind, the difference in freshness and richness lands on the very first bite.
The coffee that makes the slice sing
Here’s the part the bakeries and delivery apps can’t give you: the right coffee, brewed fresh, right next to your cheesecake. And honestly, it’s the whole reason to have this dessert in the café rather than out of a box.
Blueberry cheesecake is rich and tangy, so it wants a coffee with enough character to meet it. A shot of espresso or a cortado cuts cleanly through the cream cheese and resets your palate between bites. Prefer something lighter? A pour-over, brewed by hand from single-origin beans, teases out fruity, floral notes that play beautifully against the berries. And on a warm Lucknow afternoon, a tall iced coffee or cold brew beside the chilled wedge is hard to beat. The pairing turns a quick sweet treat into a small ritual worth slowing down for. (Our full guide to pairing pastries with coffee is here →)
Where to find blueberry cheesecake in Lucknow: come sit with us in Golf City
If you’re searching for blueberry cheesecake near Lulu Mall or a dessert cafe near Medanta Hospital, Overflow is easy to reach. You’ll find us on the ground floor of the Click Collection Hotel, near Medanta Hospital, Golf City, Lucknow, a short hop from Lulu Mall and well worth the detour.
It’s a space that rewards staying a while. The room is calm and unhurried, with soft music, good natural light, plenty of seating, and power points at the tables which is why so many people treat it as a work cafe as much as a dessert stop. That easy atmosphere is a big part of why guests rate Overflow 4.8 stars across roughly 96 Google reviews, with regulars singling out both the coffee and the food.
So while the cheesecake is sold as a whole cake, perfect to take home or order ahead for a birthday or celebration, the nicest way to meet it is over a slice in the cafe: brought to your table, paired with a coffee made to order, and looking far too good to rush. Pull up a chair, order a wedge and a pour-over, and give yourself half an hour. That’s the way to have it.
Frequently asked questions
Why does the cheesecake look like a wedge of cheese?
It’s a playful nod to the name, a cheesecake shaped like a wedge of cheese, holes and all. Under the fun presentation it’s a proper creamy blueberry cheesecake on a buttery biscuit base.
Is the cheesecake baked?
Yes, it’s a baked cheesecake, made fresh in-house at our Golf City café.
Is it eggless?
Our baked cheesecake is made with egg. If you’d prefer something eggless, ask our team, our bakery counter carries a rotating selection of eggless treats, and the staff will point you to the best option on the day.
Can I order a whole blueberry cheesecake?
It’s served as its own individual portion — a single, beautifully plated dessert, not a slice carved off a larger cake. That’s how it arrives at your table.
How much does it cost?
₹450, inclusive of all taxes. Prices can change with the seasonal menu, so it’s worth confirming when you visit.
How do I get to Overflow from Lulu Mall?
We’re a short drive from Lulu Mall, on the ground floor of the Click Collection Hotel near Medanta Hospital in Golf City. Street parking is available nearby.
What coffee goes best with it?
An espresso or cortado to cut the richness, a single-origin pour-over for brightness, or an iced coffee/cold brew if you’d like something refreshing. Our baristas are happy to recommend a pairing.
What are your timings?
Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM. Saturday and Sunday, 8:00 AM – 11:00 PM.
Come have a wedge
The best blueberry cheesecake in Lucknow isn’t the one that turns up lukewarm in a box, it’s the cheeky little wedge of “cheese” cut fresh and set in front of you with a coffee worth savouring. Find us in Golf City, near Medanta Hospital and Lulu Mall, any day of the week. Drop in for a slice and a pour-over, or message us on +91 95 1111 3220 to order a whole cheesecake for your next occasion.
