Need more desserts in your life?
Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the best affordable dessert spots in Denver, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of where to venture when cravings strike.
1. Sweet Cow
West Highland's member of the popular chain Sweet Cow, located at 3475 W. 32nd Ave., is the top choice, with Yelpers giving the inexpensive spot to score ice cream and frozen yogurt and desserts 4.5 stars out of 425 reviews.
We looked there to learn more about Sweet Cow.
"Sweet cow is about great tasting ice cream, made in small batches, with love and some of the finest locally-sourced ingredients around," it notes on Yelp in the section explaining specialties.
2. The Inventing Room Dessert Shop
The Inventing Room Dessert Shop, a pop-up restaurant that offers ice cream and frozen yogurt and desserts in West Highland, is another much-loved, budget-friendly go-to, with 4.5 stars out of 278 Yelp reviews. Head over to 4433 W. 29th Ave., Suite 101, to see for yourself.
If you're curious for more, we found these details about The Inventing Room Dessert Shop. Chef Ian Kleinman, who has showcased his skills at New York's James Beard House, is the brainchild behind this dessert concept.
Yelper Jordan P, wrote, "Magic! That is the best way to describe my experience at The Inventing Room this morning and the best way to describe this doughnut, appropriately named the Unicorn. ... Ian, the genius behind these whimsical concoctions, brings science and doughnuts together in truly spectacular form. I thoroughly enjoyed every bite!"
3. Nuggs Ice Cream
Over in South Park Hill, check out Nuggs Ice Cream, which has earned 4.5 stars out of 230 reviews on Yelp. Dig in at the spot to score ice cream and frozen yogurt and desserts by heading over to 5135 E. Colfax Ave.
We turned there for more about Nuggs Ice Cream, a local Colorado family business. "We only use local dairies and source as many local ingredients as possible. All of our ice cream is made in house daily," it states on Yelp in the specialties section.
4. Vinh Xuong Bakery 2
Last but not least, there's Vinh Xuong Bakery 2, an Athmar Park favorite with 4.5 stars out of 213 reviews. Stop by 2370 W. Alameda, Unit 15, to hit up the bakery and Vietnamese spot, which offers desserts and more, next time you're looking to satisfy your cravings on a budget.
We turned there for an overview of Vinh Xuong Bakery 2, a family owned business that has been around for 24 years.
Known for serving award winning sandwiches, this bakery also serves French breads, croissants and pastries, almond cookies, moon cakes and Vietnamese iced coffee, according to the history section of the business' Yelp profile.
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