Looking to sample the best desserts around town?
Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the best affordable dessert sources in Pittsburgh, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of the best spots to fulfill your urges.
1. Five Points Artisan Bakeshop
Topping the list is Five Points Artisan Bakeshop. Located at 6520 Wilkins Ave. in Squirrel Hill North, the bakery, which offers desserts and more, is the highest-rated low-priced dessert spot in Pittsburgh, boasting five stars out of 107 reviews on Yelp.
This family-owned and operated bakery offers bread, pastries, cookies and sandwiches. Look for chocolate croissants and apple tarts.
2. Waffallonia
Next up is Squirrel Hill South's Waffallonia, situated at 1709 Murray Ave. With 4.5 stars out of 307 reviews on Yelp, the spot to score desserts, ice cream and frozen yogurt and waffles has proven to be a local favorite for those looking for a cheap option.
The site can tell you a thing or two more about Waffallonia.
"Waffallonia specializes in serving authentic Belgium-style Liège waffles," it states on Yelp in the section about specialties. "Liège waffles are denser because they are made from dough rather than batter, and they contain pearl sugar from Belgium."
3. Prantl's Bakery
Shadyside's Prantl's Bakery, located at 5525 Walnut St., is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the budget-friendly bakery, which offers desserts and more, four stars out of 245 reviews.
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Concerning signature items, "Prantl's is a bakery in the German tradition, with traditional fruit danish and nut-filled coffeecakes for breakfast, dessert or catering," it writes on Yelp in the section about specialties. "We are the home of the famous "burnt almond torte" and more than 100 sweets. For 40 years, we've satisfied the sweet tooth of our local community and beyond."
4. Erin's Fine Foods Deli
Erin's Fine Foods Deli, a deli that offers desserts and more in Central Business District, is another low-priced go-to, with four stars out of 41 Yelp reviews. Head over to 210 Sixth Ave. to see for yourself.
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Concerning signature items, "Erin's Fine Foods Deli brings you fresh sandwich concepts," it writes on Yelp in the section highlighting specialties. "All breads are made daily. There's also a selection of sandwiches, salad, soup and scratch bakery items."
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