Few dessert names in Louisville carry as much weekend buzz as Big Nita’s Cheesecakes. Tucked into the Butchertown neighborhood at 1011 E. Main Street, this handcrafted cheesecake shop has built a national following on the strength of its loaded, photogenic slices and a “get here early or miss out” energy that draws lines hours before the doors open. Co-owner Nicolee Burks has turned playful social-media posts into a genuine destination, with customers traveling in from out of state to grab a box before the day’s flavors sell out. Below is a closer look at what Big Nita’s serves, the flavors that have earned the loudest praise, and the practical details you need before you make the trip. Menus and prices at small-batch dessert shops change often, so treat the items here as a recent snapshot rather than a permanent list.
Menu Overview
Big Nita’s Cheesecakes is a specialty dessert shop focused almost entirely on one thing done very well: gourmet cheesecake. The lineup is built around individual cheesecakes that can be ordered by the slice or as a whole cake, with several creative twists you do not find at a typical bakery. Alongside the cheesecakes, the shop offers cheesecake-filled cookies and a couple of combo boxes that bundle a variety of flavors together, which makes them popular for sharing or sampling.
This is a pickup-only operation, and an important detail to plan around: there is no shipping, and orders are collected from the side door at the Main Street location during the shop’s limited weekend hours. Many flavors rotate and the shop frequently sells out, so the exact selection on any given day can vary. The flavor list and pricing below reflect what was published on the shop’s official ordering site at the time of writing.
Menu Categories & Highlights
Individual Cheesecakes (Slice or Whole)
The core of the menu is a rotating roster of individual cheesecakes, each available as a single slice or as a whole cake. Recent flavors have included:
- Banana Pudding Cheesecake
- Birthday Cake Batter Cheesecake
- Brookie Cheesecake
- Caramel Snicker’s Cheesecake
- Chocolate Bourbon Turtle Cheesecake
- Cookie Butter Banana Pudding Cheesecake
- Lemon Blueberry Cheesecake
- Nutella Cream Cookie Cheesecake
- PB Cup Cheesecake
- Pineapple Upside Down Cheesecake
- Strawberry Crunch Cake Cheesecake
- Apple Pie Stuffed Cheesecake
Cheesecake-Filled Cookies
For something a little more portable, Big Nita’s offers cookies stuffed with cheesecake filling. Recent varieties include Chocolate Chip M&M, Snickerdoodle, and Banana Pudding.
Combo Boxes
The shop also packages its work into combo boxes that are ideal for groups or for tasting several flavors at once. These have included a Variety Cheesecake Cookie Box (a dozen cookies split across Chocolate Chip M&M, Snickerdoodle, and Banana Pudding) and a Variety Sampler that includes one slice each of several cheesecake flavors. As noted on the ordering site, the sampler excludes a handful of specialty flavors, so check the current listing when you order.
Featured / Signature Flavors
Big Nita’s reputation rests on slices that are as fun to look at as they are to eat, with toppings and layers that lean indulgent. A few flavors stand out as fan favorites and conversation starters:
- Banana Pudding Cheesecake — a Southern dessert-counter classic reimagined in cheesecake form, and a name that turns up again and again across the menu, including in the cookies and combo boxes.
- Strawberry Crunch Cake Cheesecake — one of the priced-up specialty slices, leaning on that nostalgic strawberry-crunch coating so many customers love.
- Chocolate Bourbon Turtle Cheesecake — a nod to Kentucky, blending bourbon, chocolate, and turtle-style caramel and nuts, and another of the premium-tier slices.
- Apple Pie Stuffed Cheesecake — a stuffed, pie-meets-cheesecake hybrid that captures the inventive spirit of the shop.
The shop’s own framing is that almost anything can become a cheesecake, sweet or savory, which is why the weekly lineup keeps regulars coming back to see what is new.
Prices (note may change)
The prices below reflect the shop’s published ordering site at the time of writing. Small-batch dessert prices and offerings change frequently, so confirm current pricing directly with the shop before ordering. Whole-cake pricing was not publicly listed at the time of writing; the individual prices below reflect the slice option unless noted.
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Banana Pudding Cheesecake (slice) | $9.00 |
| Birthday Cake Batter Cheesecake (slice) | $9.00 |
| Brookie Cheesecake (slice) | $9.00 |
| Caramel Snicker’s Cheesecake (slice) | $9.00 |
| Cookie Butter Banana Pudding Cheesecake (slice) | $9.00 |
| Lemon Blueberry Cheesecake (slice) | $9.00 |
| Nutella Cream Cookie Cheesecake (slice) | $9.00 |
| PB Cup Cheesecake (slice) | $9.00 |
| Pineapple Upside Down Cheesecake (slice) | $9.00 |
| Chocolate Bourbon Turtle Cheesecake (slice) | $10.00 |
| Strawberry Crunch Cake Cheesecake (slice) | $10.00 |
| Apple Pie Stuffed Cheesecake (slice) | $10.00 |
| Cheesecake-Filled Cookies (each) | $4.00 |
| Variety Cheesecake Cookie Box (12 cookies) | $42.00 |
| Variety Sampler (one slice each, select flavors) | $72.00 |
Business Information (location, hours, contact)
- Address: 1011 E. Main Street, Butchertown, Louisville, KY 40206
- Phone: (502) 883-0022
- Pickup: Pickup only from the side door; no shipping
- Website: bignitascheesecakes.com
Published hours at the time of writing were:
- Friday: 1:00 PM – 6:00 PM (or until sold out)
- Saturday: 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM (or until sold out)
- Sunday: 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM (or until sold out)
Hours can vary, and because the shop regularly sells out, the practical closing time is often earlier than posted. Some listings have also referenced additional pickup windows and Monday availability, so confirm current hours when you place an order.
Popular Customer Favorites
Big Nita’s has earned a devoted following, and the lines tell the story: on busy days, customers have lined up several hours before the shop opens, with some traveling from out of state to get a box. That demand has been driven in large part by co-owner Nicolee Burks’s playful social-media presence, which showcases the shop’s loaded, eye-catching slices.
- Banana Pudding Cheesecake — a recurring favorite that anchors the menu across slices, cookies, and combo boxes.
- Variety Sampler — the go-to for first-timers who cannot decide and want to try several flavors in one box.
- Strawberry Crunch Cake Cheesecake and Chocolate Bourbon Turtle Cheesecake — the premium-tier slices that fans single out for special occasions.
- Cheesecake-Filled Cookies — an easy, shareable add-on that rounds out an order.
A common piece of advice from regulars: arrive early. As one customer put it, “If you want to get what you want, you got to get here pretty early.”
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Big Nita’s sell whole cheesecakes or just slices?
Both. The individual cheesecakes are offered as either a single slice or a whole cake. Slice prices were published on the ordering site (roughly $9 to $10 each), while whole-cake pricing was not publicly listed at the time of writing, so contact the shop for current whole-cake prices.
Can I get Big Nita’s Cheesecakes shipped to me?
No. At the time of writing, the shop is pickup only, with orders collected from the side door at the Main Street location. There is no shipping option listed.
Why do flavors change, and how do I know what is available?
Big Nita’s rotates its flavors and frequently sells out, so the lineup on any given day can differ from the full menu. The most reliable way to see current flavors is to check the shop’s official ordering site, bignitascheesecakes.com, before you visit.
When is the best time to go?
Early. The shop has limited weekend hours and is known for selling out, with lines forming hours before opening on busy days. Placing an order ahead and arriving near opening gives you the best shot at the flavors you want.
Where is Big Nita’s Cheesecakes located?
It is at 1011 E. Main Street in the Butchertown neighborhood of Louisville, Kentucky 40206. You can reach the shop at (502) 883-0022.
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Last updated: June 2026.
