Wondering where to find the best bakeries near you?

Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top bakeries in Cleveland, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of the best spots to venture when cravings strike.

Consumers in the Cleveland area historically spend more in December at food and beverage shops than any other month of the year, according to data on local business transactions from Womply, a provider of reputation management services and marketing automation for small businesses. Daily spending at Cleveland-area food and beverage shops surged to $129,894 for the metro area in December of last year, 53% higher than the average for the rest of the year.

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1. Corbo's Bakery

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

2. Farkas Pastry Shop

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

3. Larder Delicatessen and Bakery

Finally, Larder Delicatessen and Bakery, a deli and bakery also in Ohio City, is another much-loved go-to, with 4.5 stars out of 69 Yelp reviews. Head over to 1455 W. 29th St. to see for yourself.

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