Craving desserts, but don't want to empty your wallet?
Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the most excellent affordable dessert sources in Dallas, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of where to quell your sweet tooth on a budget.
1. Emporium Pies
Topping the list is Emporium Pies. Located at 314 N. Bishop Ave. in the Bishop Arts District, the bakery, which specializes in pies and other desserts, is the most popular low-cost dessert destination in Dallas, boasting 4.5 stars out of 1,181 reviews on Yelp.
Yelper Rebecca B., who reviewed Emporium Pies on Oct. 29, wrote, "Come here for a slice with a cup of coffee, or split a treat with a friend after exploring Bishop Arts District. ... They have a variety of classic and seasonal offerings. Pick any of them, you can't [go] wrong."
2. Kookie Haven
Next up is Oak Cliff's Kookie Haven, situated at 337 W. Jefferson Blvd. With five stars out of 176 reviews on Yelp, the dessert outlet has proven to be a local favorite for those looking for an economical option.
As far as what Kookie Haven is known for, "Bundt cakes, brownies, cookies, cookie cakes, cupcakes, pound cakes and stuffers," it writes on Yelp in the section explaining specialties.
3. Village Baking
Northwest Dallas' Village Baking, located at 4924 Woodall St., is another exceptional choice, with Yelpers giving the low-priced bakery, which offers desserts and other baked goods, 4.5 stars out of 319 reviews.
Yelper Belma M., who reviewed Village Baking on Dec. 29, wrote, "We stopped in for something sweet after our lunch. This place was absolutely amazing. The chocolate almond croissant is a must. It has a great cafe feel, and the prices were great."
Joseph F. noted, "The pastries are the best I've had in Dallas."
4. Val's Cheesecakes
Val's Cheesecakes, a dessert bakery in Oak Lawn, is another much-loved, inexpensive go-to, with 4.5 stars out of 233 Yelp reviews. Head over to 3906 Maple Ave. to give it a try for yourself.
Per its Yelp bio, "Val's Cheesecakes is a boutique cheesecakery," as stated on Yelp in the section about specialties. "Val's Cheesecakes offers a dozen flavors of baked cheesecake [in] four-ounce jars. We also bake a famous cookie, which is the oatmeal bacon cranberry cookie."
5. Milk & Cream
Finally, check out this outpost of the national chain Milk & Cream over in Northeast Dallas, which has earned four stars out of 635 reviews on Yelp. You'll find the cafe to score ice cream, frozen yogurt and other desserts by driving over to 5420 Ross Ave., Suite 160.
According to its Yelp page, Milk & Cream is "Home of the Milk & Cream Bun," and is known for creating unique confections that combine pastries like doughnuts with various flavors of ice cream.
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