Craving desserts?
Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the best affordable dessert hot spots in Durham, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of where to meet your needs.
1. Pincho Loco
Topping the list is Pincho Loco. Located at 1918 Perry St., the spot to score desserts, ice cream and frozen yogurt and juices and smoothies is the highest-rated cheap dessert spot in Durham, boasting five stars out of 82 reviews on Yelp.
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"We are a family business with Mexican-Salvadoran roots," the business states in the bio section of its Yelp profile. "The business was created with the same concept, as we wanted to bring a little from both of those places to our establishment."
2. Dulce Cafe
Next up is the Dulce Cafe, situated at 5826 Fayetteville Road, Suite #106. With 4.5 stars out of 236 reviews on Yelp, the spot to score coffee and tea, sandwiches and desserts has proven to be a local favorite for those looking for an affordable option.
Yelper Maria M. wrote, "My husband and I have had carrot cake from here to Westchester County in New York. Dulce Cafe has the best carrot cake we have ever had! Carrot cake is typically too dry and Dulce's cake is incredibly moist."
3. Paletria La Monarca Michoacana Ice Cream
A member of the popular chain Paletria La Monarca Michoacana Ice Cream, located at 2000 Avondale Drive, Suite P, is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the budget-friendly spot to score desserts and ice cream and frozen yogurt five stars out of 52 reviews.
Yelper Yanhitzi F., who reviewed Paletria La Monarca Michoacana Ice Cream on June 9, wrote, "I am Mexican and this is the best Mexican ice cream in Durham. There are so many flavors of ice cream and popsicles."
4. Loaf
Loaf, a bakery and breakfast and brunch spot that offers desserts and more, is another much-loved, inexpensive go-to, with 4.5 stars out of 119 Yelp reviews. Head over to 111 W. Parrish St. to see for yourself.
Here is more information on Loaf for you.
"Loaf's brick-and-mortar location opened in November of 2011," according to the history section of the business's Yelp profile.
In terms of signature items, "Loaf features artisanal breads, pastries and cookies baked in the brick oven at our Parrish St. location," it notes on Yelp in the section highlighting specialties.
5. Nothing Bundt Cakes
Check out this location of the national chain Nothing Bundt Cakes, which has earned 4.5 stars out of 37 reviews on Yelp. Dig in at the bakery, which offers desserts, cupcakes and more, by heading over to 1125 W. NC Highway 54, Suite #501.
We found this information about the business's signature items: "Nothing Bundt Cakes in Durham is a bakery that combines the warmth of nostalgia with a fresh, modern approach," it states on Yelp in the section highlighting specialties. "The luscious cakes are made with the finest ingredients, including real eggs, butter and cream cheese, in 40 unique designs and 10 delicious flavors."
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