Got a hankering for desserts?
Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the best affordable dessert outlets in Santa Ana, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of the best spots to venture when such cravings strike.
1. Cauldron Ice Cream
Topping the list is Cauldron Ice Cream. Located at 1421 W. MacArthur Blvd., Suite F, the spot to score ice cream, frozen yogurt and more is the most popular low-priced dessert spot in Santa Ana, boasting four stars out of 2,737 reviews on Yelp.
The dessert spot serves up a variety of specialty flavors, including Earl Grey lavender, rose, Vietnamese coffee and the Sun Moon & Stars — a blend of oolong, jasmine and green tea.
2. Macchiato
Next up is Meredith Parkwood's Macchiato, at 1935 E. 17th St., Suite A1. With 4.5 stars out of 303 reviews on Yelp, the cafe has proven to be a local favorite for those looking for an inexpensive option.
The dessert spot offers macchiatos — an espresso drink with foamed milk — in a variety of flavors, as well as lattes and teas. When it comes to sweets, look for cake, creme brulee, macarons and tiramisu. (View the menu here.)
3. Chunk-N-Chip
Lacy's Chunk-N-Chip, located at 201 E. Fourth St., is another top choice. Yelpers give the budget-friendly spot to score desserts and more four stars out of 541 reviews.
The shop says its specialty is "sammiches," ice cream placed between two oven-warmed cookies. Ice cream flavors include peanut butter cup, fudge swirl and apple cobbler.
4. Paleteria La Flor De Michoacan
Paleteria La Flor De Michoacan, a spot to score desserts, ice cream and frozen yogurt in Memorial Park, is another much-loved, affordable go-to, with 4.5 stars out of 96 Yelp reviews. Head over to 1750 S. Main St. to see for yourself.
Offerings include fruit-water popsicles and tostilocos — tortilla chips topped with pork skins, cucumber, jícama and lime juice.
5. Exquisito
Then there's Exquisito, which has earned four stars out of 144 reviews on Yelp. Dig in at the creperie, which offers desserts and ice cream, by heading over to 2509 W. McFadden Ave.
Its specialties include waffles, sorbets, fruit bowls, tamarindo apples and chocolate-covered strawberries.
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