Craving desserts?
Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the best affordable dessert outlets in Charlotte, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of where to venture when cravings strike.
1. Hazelnuts Creperie
Topping the list is Hazelnuts Creperie. Located at 224 E. Seventh St. in First Ward, the creperie and breakfast and brunch spot, which offers desserts and more, is the highest-rated cheap dessert spot in Charlotte, boasting 4.5 stars out of 95 reviews on Yelp.
Yelper Kyle B., who reviewed Hazelnuts Creperie on March 9, wrote, "I love this place, and I'm not even a crepe person. But I am now! Crepes always come out at a reasonable amount of time here. Super tasty, too!"
2. Popbar
Next up is NoDa's Popbar, situated at 3123 N. Davidson St., Suite #102B. It's a location of the well-known chain. With 4.5 stars out of 221 reviews on Yelp, the spot to score gelato, ice cream, frozen yogurt and desserts has proven to be a local favorite for those looking for a cheap option.
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As to what the business is known for, "Our pops are all-natural," it states on Yelp in the section highlighting specialties. "They include no artificial flavors, no preservatives and no high fructose corn syrup."
3. Tea Fusion Cafe
University City's Tea Fusion Cafe, located at 440 E. McCollough Drive, is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the cheap cafe, which offers desserts, bubble tea and more, 4.5 stars out of 220 reviews.
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Regarding signature items "We have bubble teas with boba, coffees, milk teas, slushies, snacks and desserts," the business writes on Yelp in the section about specialties.
4. Rita's Italian Ice
Finally, there's a member of the well-known chain Rita's Italian Ice, a Plaza Midwood favorite with 4.5 stars out of 61 reviews. Stop by 1308-A The Plaza to hit up the spot to score ice cream, frozen yogurt, shaved ice and desserts the next time you're in the mood for cheap eats.
If you're curious for more, we found these details on Yelp about Rita's Italian Ice.
"Rita's Italian Ice is the largest Italian Ice concept in the world with more than 600 independently owned and operated locations in 32 states," per the history section of the business's Yelp profile. "Known for it famous Italian Ice and award-winning old-fashioned frozen custard, Rita's is dedicated to serving up a big dose of happiness with delicious, made-to-order frozen treats in a fun-filled atmosphere."
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