When the craving for something sweet hits, we have the perfect new spot for a unique treat: Mak & Cheesecakes — a New York-style cheesecake shop with a Southern twist — opens its second location next to Sun and Soil on Augusta on Saturday, Feb. 15. We're giving you your very first peek inside.

Owner Lisa Forbes returned home to the Upstate after a trip to New York determined to create the perfect cheesecake recipe. After three years of trial and error, she nailed it, and Mak & Cheesecakes was born. Over the past few years, you may recognize her from slinging slices out of her cheesecake tricycle or from her two-year-old storefront at 510 SE Main St., Simpsonville.

There's a few things in the new Greenville spot that you won't find at the original store:

A kiosk for quick ordering
More seating, including a patio space
Room to host food trucks and events
Colorful murals by Ryan Finley (with nods to the signature black-and-white murals at the SVL store)

City Editor Danielle's favorite byo slice: cookie butter + Biscoff cookies. | Photo by Dalton Anderson

What's on the menu?

The new space also features an extended menu. Former secret-menu favorites cookies and cream + banana pudding are here to stay. Plus, beer and wine are coming soon. Did someone say bubbles and cheesecake on the patio?

If you’re a fan of the original flavors, don’t worry — you can still grab salted caramel, strawberry, fudge, or just a naked slice. Mak & Cheesecakes is known for its build-your-own with five crust options (including gluten-free) +18 topping choices.

Plus, City Editor Danielle's pick is an everyday menu staple: The lil bro (pictured below at the Simpsonville shop) — a cheesecake-stuffed cookie sandwich.

We didn't know we needed this in our lives. | Photo by GVLtoday

Pro tip: Follow Mak & Cheesecakes on social media so you never miss a secret menu item. Past hits Little Debbie Christmas Tree, peanut butter explosion, and cinnamon roll.