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Closed Bikini Bar

Cheeques

Linden, NJ 1230 E Linden Ave 908-925-1064
Closed Opens 12:00 today
Bikini Bar 21+
Hours
MON 12:00 - 02:00
TUE 12:00 - 02:00
WED 12:00 - 02:00
THU 12:00 - 03:00
FRI 12:00 - 03:00
SAT 12:00 - 03:00 TODAY
SUN 12:00 - 02:00
54/100

Total disaster from start to finish.

Cheeques is a catastrophic failure on every level. From the cramped, dingy space to the awful service and subpar performers, there's nothing to redeem this club. Even the most adventurous patrons will want to steer clear.

How this is scored
50/100

A cramped, dingy space with no charm.

The property at Cheeques is a major letdown. The cramped space and lack of amenities make for a uncomfortable experience, and the dingy decor does nothing to improve the atmosphere. Unless you're a fan of claustrophobia, you'll want to avoid this place.

How property is scored
HOW PROPERTY IS SCORED

Property weighting

Property weighs 7 sub-metrics — atmosphere, location, privacy, parking, luxury, amenities, capacity — each scored 0–10. They roll up into the single 0–100 property score.

Signals come from verified reviews, venue data, and website text. The overall dot on the radar is the average shape across these sub-metrics.

PROPERTY · 50/100

The room

A cramped, dingy space with no charm.

The property at Cheeques is a major letdown. The cramped space and lack of amenities make for a uncomfortable experience, and the dingy decor does nothing to improve the atmosphere. Unless you're a fan of claustrophobia, you'll want to avoid this place.

Sub-metrics (0-10)
  • Atmosphere 7.0
  • Location 6.0
  • Privacy 2.0
  • Parking 5.0
  • Luxury 2.6
  • Amenities 6.0
  • Capacity 6.0
59/100

Awful door service and complete disregard for customers.

The service at Cheeques is abysmal, with door service that's slow and dismissive. The bar staff seems completely uninterested in providing a good experience, and the overall vibe is one of complete disregard for customers. Unless you enjoy being ignored, you'll want to take your business elsewhere.

How service is scored
HOW SERVICE IS SCORED

Service weighting

Service weighs 7 sub-metrics — door, bar, speed, respect, safety, clean, value — each scored 0–10. They roll up into the single 0–100 service score.

Signals come from verified reviews, venue data, and website text. The overall dot on the radar is the average shape across these sub-metrics.

SERVICE · 59/100

The hospitality

Awful door service and complete disregard for customers.

The service at Cheeques is abysmal, with door service that's slow and dismissive. The bar staff seems completely uninterested in providing a good experience, and the overall vibe is one of complete disregard for customers. Unless you enjoy being ignored, you'll want to take your business elsewhere.

Sub-metrics (0-10)
  • Door service 6.0
  • Bar service 5.0
  • Speed 4.0
  • Respect 7.0
  • Safety 6.0
  • Cleanliness 6.0
  • Value 7.0
57/100

Bland, overpriced drinks and snacks.

The food and drink options at Cheeques are uninspired and overpriced. The drinks are bland and the snacks are unappetizing, making for a poor dining experience. If you're looking for a decent meal or drink, you'll want to look elsewhere.

How food is scored
HOW FOOD IS SCORED

Food weighting

Food weighs 7 sub-metrics — quality, price, drinks, bottles, luxury, cigar, value — each scored 0–10. They roll up into the single 0–100 food score.

Signals come from verified reviews, venue data, and website text. The overall dot on the radar is the average shape across these sub-metrics.

FOOD · 57/100

The kitchen

Bland, overpriced drinks and snacks.

The food and drink options at Cheeques are uninspired and overpriced. The drinks are bland and the snacks are unappetizing, making for a poor dining experience. If you're looking for a decent meal or drink, you'll want to look elsewhere.

Sub-metrics (0-10)
  • Food quality 5.1
  • Food prices 5.1
  • Drink prices 8.0
  • Bottle prices 6.0
  • Luxury 2.6
  • Cigars & hookah 3.4
  • Value 7.0
50/100

Barely competent dancers with zero chemistry.

The performers at Cheeques are barely competent, with little chemistry between them and the audience. The talent is unimpressive, and the overall experience is one of disappointment. Unless you're a die-hard fan of mediocre dancing, you'll want to steer clear of this club.

How performers is scored
HOW PERFORMERS IS SCORED

Performers weighting

Performers weighs 6 sub-metrics — talent, style, interact, pro, vip, dance — each scored 0–10. They roll up into the single 0–100 performers score.

Signals come from verified reviews, venue data, and website text. The overall dot on the radar is the average shape across these sub-metrics.

PERFORMERS · 50/100

The floor

Barely competent dancers with zero chemistry.

The performers at Cheeques are barely competent, with little chemistry between them and the audience. The talent is unimpressive, and the overall experience is one of disappointment. Unless you're a die-hard fan of mediocre dancing, you'll want to steer clear of this club.

Sub-metrics (0-10)
  • Talent quality 5.0
  • Appearance & style 6.0
  • Interaction 7.0
  • Professionalism 4.0
  • VIP value 2.0
  • Dance value 6.0
HOW IT'S SCORED

Overall SW Score weighting

Each point on the radar is a dimension scored 0–100, weighted by how much it shapes a night out. Balanced shapes mean well-rounded clubs; spikes mean a venue excels at one thing but not others.

Tap any dimension's own info icon to see which sub-metrics feed into it.

SW SCORE · 54/100

How scoring works

Total disaster from start to finish.

Cheeques is a catastrophic failure on every level. From the cramped, dingy space to the awful service and subpar performers, there's nothing to redeem this club. Even the most adventurous patrons will want to steer clear.

SW Score is a weighted composite across four dimensions — property, service, food, and performers — measured across 27 sub-metrics and a separate value score.

Sub-metric signals are pulled from verified reviews, venue data, and website text. Each dimension rolls up into a 0-100 score, which feeds the weighted overall.

How to read the shape: a balanced radar means a well-rounded club. A spiked shape means it excels at one thing and not others. Tap any dimension below for its full breakdown.

Dimension scores
  • Property 50
  • Service 59
  • Food 57
  • Performers 50
  • Value 59
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50 reviews
90/100 SW score
Bachelor Party Perfection We rented a suite for my buddies' birthday and had an absolute blast. The cheap drinks helped us keep the party going all night, and the barside dances were a game-changer. The only downside was the slow service, but hey, we weren't in a hurry!
70/100 SW score
Mixed Bag I've been to Cheeques a few times and it's always a mixed bag. The atmosphere's pretty chill, but the service can be slow and the dancers aren't always the most attractive. That being said, the drinks are super affordable and the food's not bad.
50/100 SW score
Not Impressed I stopped by Cheeques for the first time with some friends, but I was really disappointed. The location's kind of sketchy and the exit near the train trestle is a total hazard. The dancers were okay, but the slow service and lack of private areas was a major turn-off.
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