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Explore 4 best budget-friendly cafes in Nashville

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Published on October 03, 2019
Explore 4 best budget-friendly cafes in NashvilleSweet 16th Bakery | Photo: Kimberly J./Yelp

Looking to try the best cafes in town?

Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the best affordable cafes in Nashville, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of the best spots to fill the bill.

1. Sweet 16th Bakery

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Topping the list is Sweet 16th Bakery. Located at 311 N. 16th St. in Lockeland Springs, the bakery and cafe, which offers cupcakes and more, is the highest-rated inexpensive cafe in Nashville, boasting 4.5 stars out of 151 reviews on Yelp. 

On the menu, expect to find scones, muffins, coffee cakes, bar cookies, cookies and specialty cakes, like the Abstract Crunch Cake, a chocolate version with toffee bits between the layers and on top of the cake. It's drizzled with chocolate.Choose chocolate or white cream cheese frosting . When it comes to beverages, you'll find  coffee, hot chocolate and a variety of cold drinks.

2. Game Point

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Next up is East End's Game Point, situated at 107 S. 11th St. With five stars out of 19 reviews on Yelp, the cafe, which offers tabletop games, sandwiches and more, has proven to be a local favorite for those looking for a low-priced option. 

Game Point boasts a library of more than 400 classic, family, cooperative and strategic board games to play. While you try to best your opponent, grab a Bavarian pretzel twist with beer cheese; the Game Board, with salami, cheese and crackers; and a sundae with vanilla ice cream, a chocolate brownie, banana, fudge and whipped cream. Click here to view the menu. 

3. Bongo East

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East End's Bongo East, located at 107 S. 11th St., is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the affordable cafe, which offers coffee and tea and more, four stars out of 160 reviews.

The business offers coffee from Bolivia, Colombia, Congo, Ecuador, Ethiopia, Honduras, Mexico, Rwanda and more. The coffee of the month for October is Harvest Moon, made with four organic and Fair Trade coffees sourced from around the world.

4. City Limits Bakery and Cafe

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City Limits Bakery and Cafe, a bakery and cafe in Harpeth Valley Park, is another low-priced go-to, with four stars out of 97 Yelp reviews. Head over to 361 Clofton Drive to see for yourself.

In addition to serving muffins and other pastries, City Limits Bakery and Cafe offers salad, cold sandwiches and hot paninis. Wash it all down with a cappuccino, latte, Italian soada or raspberry freeze frozen drink. 

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