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Jacksonville's 3 best spots to score budget-friendly French eats

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Published on February 28, 2020
Jacksonville's 3 best spots to score budget-friendly French eatsLe Macaron French Pastries Avondale | Photo: Leah A./Yelp

Looking for a sublime French dessert near you?

Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the best affordable French bakeries around Jacksonville, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of where to fulfill your urges.

1. Motion Sweets

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Topping the list is Motion Sweets. Located at 1020 Park St. in Riverside, the bakery, which offers macarons, custom cakes and more, is the highest-rated affordable French bakery in Jacksonville, boasting 4.5 stars out of 101 reviews on Yelp. 

If you're hungry for more information, we found these details about Motion Sweets, which was founded by baker Megan S., on Yelp.

As to what the business is known for, "authentic French macarons, custom wedding cakes, handmade cookies [and] gourmet cupcakes," it states on Yelp in the section explaining specialties.

2. Le Macaron French Pastries Avondale

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Avondale's location of the popular chain Le Macaron French Pastries Avondale, located at 3540 St. Johns Ave., is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the low-priced patisserie and cake shop, which offers macarons, gelato and more, 4.5 stars out of 35 reviews. 

If you're looking for more information, we found these details about Le Macaron French Pastries Avondale on Yelp.

Courtesy of owners Reggie and Stephanie, this spot is "renown for its delicious authentic French macarons, as well as creamy gelato and hand-painted fine chocolates," notes the specialties section of its Yelp profile. "It's also a cozy cafe where you can enjoy a cup of coffee and an authentic, freshly baked French croissant."

3. Le Crepes

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Le Crepes, a creperie that offers coffee, tea and more in Royal Lakes, is another much-loved, cheap go-to, with 4.5 stars out of 30 Yelp reviews. Head over to 10300 Southside Blvd. to see for yourself. 

We turned to Yelp for an overview of Le Crepes.

The business specializes in "crêpes and authentic Italian coffee and teas," it notes on Yelp in the section explaining specialties. "We put effort, love and passion in every product that we give our customers."

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