Looking to try the top bakeries around?
Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the best affordable bakeries in Durham, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of where to fulfill your urges.
1. Loaf
Topping the list is Loaf. Located at 111 W. Parrish St., the bakery and breakfast spot is the highest-rated budget-friendly bakery in Durham, boasting 4.5 stars out of 119 reviews on Yelp.
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"Loaf's brick-and-mortar location opened in November 2011," the business notes in the history section of its Yelp profile. "Prior to that, Loaf's breads and pastries were only available at the Durham Farmers' Market, where they remain available today."
As to what the business is known for, "Loaf features artisanal breads, pastries and cookies baked in the brick oven at our Parrish St. location," it states on Yelp in the section about specialties.
2. East Durham Bake Shop
Next up is the East Durham Bake Shop, situated at 406 S. Driver St. With 4.5 stars out of 59 reviews on Yelp, the bakery has proven to be a local favorite for those looking for an affordable option.
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"Ali began making scratch pies out of her home kitchen and the enterprise evolved into this neighborhood bakery," the business writes on Yelp, this time in the bio section of its profile.
Signature items include "fresh coffee, tea, breakfast, lunch, handmade sweets, baked goods and pie," it writes on Yelp in the section explaining specialties.
3. The French Corner Bakery
This outpost of the national chain The French Corner Bakery is another much-loved, affordable go-to, with 4.5 stars out of 52 Yelp reviews. Head over to 2005 N. Pointe Drive, Suite B, to see for yourself.
The spot offers croissants, pies, cinnamon buns, fruit tarts and more, as well as cookies, quiches and cannolis.
Yelper Amanda I., who reviewed The French Corner Bakery on Sept. 6, wrote, "My five-star review is based solely on the croissants and bread. I come here regularly to pick up these baked items."
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