Need more desserts in your life?
Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the best affordable dessert sources in Colorado Springs, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of where to satisfy your cravings.
1. You-ka Cafe
Topping the list is You-Ka Cafe. Located at 3743 Bloomington St. in Powers, it is the highest-rated low-priced dessert spot in Colorado Springs, boasting 4.5 stars out of 260 reviews on Yelp.
Desserts at the Filipino spot include cassava cake, leche flan, butter puto — a steamed rice cake — and turon, a fried spring roll wrapper filled with banana and jackfruit.
2. Blue Mountain Creamery
Next up is Blue Mountain Creamery, situated at 5166 N. Nevada Ave., Suite 100, in northeast Colorado Springs. With 4.5 stars out of 95 reviews on Yelp, it has proven to be a local favorite for those looking for an affordable option.
As to what the business is known for, "We specialize in fresh, homemade gourmet ice cream and gelato," it notes on Yelp in the section explaining specialties. "All of our flavors are made on-site. We squeeze fresh limes and lemons for our citrus flavors and fresh, whole, locally roasted nuts for all our nut flavors."
3. YoYogurt
YoYogurt, located at 5885 Stetson Hills Blvd., is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the budget-friendly spot four stars out of 62 reviews.
Frozen yogurt flavors include cheesecake, cookies and cream, pumpkin pie, espresso, cinnamon bun and peanut butter.
4. Scooter's Coffee
Last but not least, there's Scooter's Coffee, a northeast Colorado Springs favorite at 4296 N. Academy Blvd., with four stars out of 23 reviews.
The chain coffee shop offers cinnamon rolls, a variety of muffins, chocolate chip banana bread and chocolate chip cookies.
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