Nashville/ Food & Drinks
Published on February 21, 2020
Nashville's 3 favorite spots for budget-friendly dessertsChristie Cookie | Photo: Kris S./Yelp

Looking to sample the best desserts around town?

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

1. Las Paletas Gourmet Popsicles

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Topping the list is Las Paletas Gourmet Popsicles. Located at 2911 12th Ave. S in Bellmont/Hillsboro, the spot to score paletas, ice cream and frozen yogurt is the highest-rated budget-friendly dessert spot in Nashville, boasting 4.5 stars out of 489 reviews on Yelp.

Yelper Brian O., who reviewed Las Paletas Gourmet Popsicles on Oct. 15, wrote, "Love this place. Great place to get popsicles and to refresh yourself," and Yelper Mansi R. noted, "So many creamy and fruity flavors. Perfect for a hot summer day." Catering services are available, and you can check out the dessert shop's menu here.

2. The Soda Parlor

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Next up is Historic Edgefield's The Soda Parlor, situated at 966 Woodland St. "The Soda Parlor is, first and foremost, a spot to hang," it writes on Yelp in the section highlighting specialties.

"We offer classic 80's arcades and more, all free-to-play." For food, the menu features sweet treats like milkshakes, waffles, cookie ice cream sandwiches and sodas on tap. With 4.5 stars out of 354 reviews on Yelp, the arcade and fashion spot has grown to be a local favorite for those looking for an affordable dessert option. Check out the shop's calendar of events here.

3. Christie Cookie

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Melrose's Christie Cookie, located at 2606 12th Ave. S, is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the affordable dessert spot 4.5 stars out of 41 reviews.

Yelper Emily K., who reviewed Christie Cookie on Sept. 23, wrote, "This place is super cute," and Yelper Brenda C. wrote, "I may crave the chocolate chip peanut butter cookie from here for literally the rest of my life. It was so good. Don't miss it." Aside from signature cookies, the sweets shop serves brownies and coffee.

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