Craving desserts?
Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the best affordable dessert sources in Pittsburgh, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of the best spots to venture when cravings strike.
1. Waffallonia
Topping the list is Waffallonia. Located at 1709 Murray Ave. in Squirrel Hill South, the spot to score desserts, ice cream, frozen yogurt and waffles is the highest-rated cheap dessert spot in Pittsburgh, boasting 4.5 stars out of 302 reviews on Yelp.
Penn Live named this dessert spot, which specializes in waffles, one of 13 tiny restaurants to visit in Pittsburgh. Look for the Charleroi, a Belgian sugar waffle topped with Nutella spread, bananas and strawberries.
2. Five Points Artisan Bakeshop
Next up is Squirrel Hill North's Five Points Artisan Bakeshop, situated at 6520 Wilkins Ave. With five stars out of 93 reviews on Yelp, the bakery, which offers desserts and more, has proven to be a local favorite for those looking for a low-priced option.
This bakery expanded in 2018 to offer more seats and specialty coffee, according to the Pittsburgh Post Gazette. On the menu, expect to find pastries, cookies, breads and sandwiches. Look for almond croissants and apple tarts.
3. Page Dairy Mart
Page Dairy Mart, a spot to score ice cream, frozen yogurt and desserts in Southside Flats, is another much-loved, inexpensive go-to, with 4.5 stars out of 183 Yelp reviews. Head over to 4600 E. Carson St. to see for yourself.
This spot was named one of the top ice cream spots in the 2019 Best of Pittsburgh awards by the Pittsburgh City Paper. Look for milkshakes, soft-serve ice cream, specialty sundaes and cakes. Look for the Arctic Swirl, ice cream blended with toppings like M&M's and cheesecake chunks.
4. Arnold's Tea
Over in East Allegheny, check out Arnold's Tea, which has earned 4.5 stars out of 77 reviews on Yelp. Dig in at the tea room, which offers sandwiches, desserts and more, by heading over to 502 E. Ohio St.
The Pittsburgh City Paper highlighted this spot as one of the top three tea shops in Pittsburgh. On the menu, expect to find coffee, tea, smoothies and specialty beverages. There's also breakfast and lunch sandwiches, salads and soups.
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