Bakeries in Durham, NC
AJ's Cheesecakes is a dessert shop located at 2504 Fayetteville St, Durham, NC, operating under the tagline "Dessert Like A Boss, Dine Like Royalty." The business specializes in cheesecakes and offers both a dairy menu and a separate vegan menu, giving customers plant-based options alongside traditional recipes. Customers can dine in or have orders delivered, and the shop supports online ordering with account creation, order history tracking, and gift card purchases available through its website. Beyond retail dessert sales, AJ's Cheesecakes offers catering services for events, making it a option for parties and gatherings needing dessert in bulk. The business also runs a Youth Baking Class, extending its reach into community education and mentorship for young people interested in baking, and it participates in a Local Entrepreneurs program supporting other small business owners in the area. AJ's Cheesecakes has also used its platform for community giving, running fundraising efforts such as a winter campaign to help house Durham's unhoused population. The shop's hours are limited and vary by day: it is closed Monday and Tuesday, open Wednesday through Friday from 4:00 PM to midnight, Saturday from noon to midnight, and Sunday from 4:00 PM to midnight, with a note to call for updated summer hours. Customers can reach the business by phone at 984-308-2510, and the shop maintains a presence on Facebook, Instagram, and Yelp in addition to its website, ajscheesecakes.net, which also includes About Us, Terms and Conditions, and Privacy Policy pages.
