I tried 8 new items at The Cheesecake Factory. Here's how they ranked, from worst to best.

I tried all the new fall menu items at The Cheesecake Factory. The mini slider burgers and a spin on chicken-and-waffles impressed me the most. Erin McDowell/Business Insider The Cheesecake Factory is known for its massive menu and even bigger portion sizes. I tried the chain's newest items and was surprised by my favorites. The chicken and waffles were addictive, and the new sliders might be the best burger on the menu. The Cheesecake Factory recently added nine new items to its book-sized menu, and they might be some of the best items the chain has brought out in years. As many restaurant chains shrink their menus to streamline operations, The Cheesecake Factory continues to serve hundreds of different items every day.