| Cover | Oct. 08, 2020 |
| Cover [Abstract] | |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Document Period End Date | Oct. 8, 2020 |
| Entity File Number | 0-20574 |
| Entity Registrant Name | CHEESECAKE FACTORY INCORPORATED |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0000887596 |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 51-0340466 |
| Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | DE |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | 26901 Malibu Hills Road |
| Entity Address, City or Town | Calabasas Hills |
| Entity Address, State or Province | CA |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 91301 |
| City Area Code | 818 |
| Local Phone Number | 871-3000 |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Pre-commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Title of 12(b) Security | Common Stock, par value $.01 per share |
| Trading Symbol | CAKE |
| Security Exchange Name | NASDAQ |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
