The global Japanese souffle cheesecake chain, known worldwide for hours-long bakery lines, opened its Times Square location to a 'Line Around The Block' debut.
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Uncle Tetsu is a global chain 'known for hours-long lines at its bakeries around the world,' according to a statement from Peter Braus of Lee & Associates NYC cited by Secret NYC covering the Times Square opening, headlined 'Line Around The Block.'
Secret NYC's coverage notes customers should 'expect to wait a bit when you visit,' reflecting the brand's global pattern of queue-driven demand for its signature Original Japanese Cheesecake.
Patterns as reported by press and regulars — not measured by damnlines.
Walk-ins: Walk-in bakery counter; no reservations, per Secret NYC.
Mon-Fri 9am-9:30pm, Sat-Sun 9:30am-9:30pm, per Secret NYC.
Secret NYC reports the chain is 'known for hours-long lines at its bakeries around the world' and advises customers to 'expect to wait a bit' at the Times Square location.
No reservation information is mentioned by Secret NYC; it operates as a walk-in bakery counter.
Yes, it's a walk-in bakery, though Secret NYC notes to expect a wait given the brand's history of long lines.
Sources: Secret NYC