Looking to try the best bakeries in town?
Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the best affordable bakeries in Mesa, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of where to fill the bill.
1. Sassy's Cafe & Bakery
Topping the list is Sassy's Cafe & Bakery. Located at 4210 E. Main St. in the Groves, the bakery and cafe, which offers custom cakes and more, is the highest-rated business of its kind in Mesa, boasting 4.5 stars out of 171 reviews on Yelp.
We looked there for an overview of Sassy's Cafe & Bakery.
"Born in Fallon, Nevada, and raised on a family-owned and operated dairy farm, Melody learned many of life's lessons at an early age, including hard work, responsibility and the importance of family," according to the history section of the business's Yelp profile. "At the apron strings of her mother, Melody learned her way around the kitchen. Today Melody applies all of those skills in her own home and business."
Regarding signature items, "We offer high end catering for 50-plus people, for any wedding, corporate or holiday events," it states on Yelp in the section highlighting specialties. "Please check out our location for other fantastic menu items."
2. Smitholator Cookie Shop
Check out Smitholator Cookie Shop, which has earned 4.5 stars out of 37 reviews on Yelp. Dig in at the bakery and specialty food spot by heading over to 124 W. Main St.
If you're looking for more, we found these details about Smitholator Cookie Shop.
"Heather caught the cookie decorating bug in 2010 after she read an article on Pioneer Woman's website about a cookie blogger called 'Bake at 350'," per the bio section of the business's Yelp profile. "She spent many late nights reading tutorials and practicing. Soon friends and strangers started requesting orders of custom cookies for their parties."
As to what the business is known for, "Smitholator Cookie Shop specializes in hand-decorated cookies and cookie decorating classes," it notes on Yelp in the section highlighting specialties.
3. 19th Donut Hole
Last but not least, there's 19th Donut Hole, a Lyn Rae favorite with four stars out of 92 reviews. Stop by 116 N. Lindsay Road, Suite 17, to hit up the bakery and breakfast and brunch spot, which offers doughnuts and more, next time you're looking to satisfy your cravings on a budget.
We turned there for an overview of 19th Donut Hole.
"19th Donut Hole was established by a California Police Officer in 1999," the business states in the history section of its Yelp profile. "It has been in business ever since."
As to what the business is known for, "Cronuts, donuts, doughnuts, croissant sandwiches, breakfast, coffee, iced coffee and ice cream," it states on Yelp in the section about specialties.
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