Cleveland's 3 top bakeries (that won't break the bank)

Cleveland's 3 top bakeries (that won't break the bank)Corbo's Bakery | Photo: Monica B./Yelp
Hoodline
Published on December 11, 2019

Wondering where to find the best bakeries near you?

Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the best affordable bakeries in Cleveland, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of the best spots to venture next time you're on the hunt.

1. Corbo's Bakery

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Topping the list is Corbo's Bakery. Located at 12210 Mayfield Road in University District, the spot is the highest-rated inexpensive bakery in Cleveland, boasting 4.5 stars out of 124 reviews on Yelp. It offers custom cakes, cupcakes and more.

Yelper Amanda M., who reviewed Corbo's Bakery on Dec. 4, wrote, "Let me tell you...we have been buying our family birthday cakes from Corbo's for years! Ever since I was a kid...I'm 31 now. Sometimes we pick up a cake, just because...no special reason. It's just that good!"

Dawn A. noted, "Now, we can talk about the Cassata cake. It is simply amazing and is asked for by every person in our family for their birthday cake! Fresh strawberries, amazing homemade custard filling, not overly sweet whipping cream, and the flowers that they add even taste amazing."

2. Farkas Pastry Shop

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Next, Ohio City's Farkas Pastry Shop, located at 2700 Lorain Ave., is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the inexpensive bakery five stars out of 48 reviews. 

Yelp can tell you more about Farkas Pastry Shop.

"Our pastries [follow] original recipes brought over from Budapest, Hungary by Attila Farkas and his father, Sandor Farkas, who was a master pastry chef in Budapest," the business states in the history section of its Yelp profile.

Concerning signature items, "We feature fine European pastries and tortes, which are hand-made using only the freshest, all-natural ingredients," it notes on Yelp in the section highlighting specialties.

3. Presti's Bakery

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Finally, Presti's Bakery in University District is another cheap go-to, with four stars out of 386 Yelp reviews. Head over to 12101 Mayfield Road to see for yourself. The spot offers cookies, nut bars, cannolis, cheesecake and more.

Yelper Camille M., who reviewed Presti's Bakery on Nov. 20, wrote, "Wonderful Italian bakery — old fashioned ticketing system when you walk in the door. Numerous options for both sweet and savory. Especially love their biscotti and seasonal cheesecakes."

Megan T. wrote, "Expect a long wait, even if it is not during the busy time. They have a huge variety of items. Such as baked goods, savory foods, cold dishes, drinks and more. I only tried their baked goods like the tiramisu, which was yummy."


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