Dessert might just be the best meal of the day sometimes, and when it comes to a sweet of choice, there is nothing better than rich, creamy, smooth and decadent cheesecake.

While cheesecake itself is believed to be something that can be traced back as far as Ancient Greece, it is widely believed that the decadent and creamy New York Style many love today dates back to 1929, but regardless of the origins, there’s no doubt that people love the dessert. Today, they can enjoy it in several varieties featuring chocolate, peanut butter, various fruits and other flavors—whatever their heart desires.

Thankfully, everyone will be able to celebrate the delicious flavor of cheesecake on July 30—which just so happens to be National Cheesecake Day! Here’s where to celebrate with awesome deals and potential freebies.

The Cheesecake Factory: This national chain has, as anyone who’s ever gone into one of their restaurants knows, the literal book on cheesecake. With over 30 flavors to choose from, it’s going to be hard to decide what the best option is when dining in at restaurants on July 30, where any slice is half price. To make the decision even more difficult for those coming in, another new flavor will be available on the menu beginning that day: Pineapple Upside-Down Cheesecake. This recipe features Pineapple cheesecake sandwiched between two layers of moist and buttery pineapple upside-down cheesecake.

Eileen’s Special Cheesecake: The company is offering 50 percent off on all cheesecakes, with a limit of one whole cake (6" or 10"), or one dozen tarts. Those who also head to the website can enter for a chance to win any 10” cheesecake of their choosing to be shipped to them –anywhere in the U.S.

Junior’s Restaurant and Cheesecake: The company is having a summer sale on cheesecakes online, with discounts available on favorite options including Strawberry, Dulce de Leche and Flower Design.

Maggiano’s Little Italy:

Dine-in at restaurants on July 30 and enjoy a free slice of New York Style cheesecake with the purchase of any adult entrée.

Peteet’s Famous Cheesecakes: While there aren’t any specific offers for National Cheesecake Day, bakeries offer free samples each and every day, so stop in to see what’s available.

Plated: If you haven't tried Plated yet, now might be the time to subscribe. First-timers who head to plated.com/cheesecake and enter the promo code CHEESECAKE will be able to get free dessert for a whole year.

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Celebrate National Cheesecake Day with delicious free cheesecake.  Hans Braxmeier/Pixabay