Need more desserts in your life?
Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the best affordable dessert hot spots in Phoenix, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of where to fulfill your urges.
1. Novel
Topping the list is a member of the chain Novel. Located at 1028 Grand Ave., Suite 6, in Central City, the spot to score ice cream and frozen yogurt is the highest-rated budget-friendly dessert spot in Phoenix, boasting five stars out of 722 reviews on Yelp.
The site has more information on what Novel has to offer.
"Warm donut buns stuffed with handcrafted artisan ice cream," it states on Yelp in the section about specialties. "Twelve unique flavors, crispy European waffle sandwiches, glass bottle sodas and cereal sprinkles."
2. Churn
Next up is Churn, situated at 5223 N. Central Ave. With 4.5 stars out of 910 reviews on Yelp, it has proved to be a local favorite for those looking for a low-priced option.
There's more information about Churn on the site.
"We make ice cream with lots of love and no phony stuff," it states on Yelp in the section highlighting specialties. "We think everyone has a fond memory of their first taste of freshly churned ice cream."
As to specialties, its Yelp page states, "Check out our selection of rotating artisanal flavors, delicious menu of playful sundaes, ice cream sandwiches, pastries and more."
3. Snoh Ice Shavery
Camelback East's Snoh Ice Shavery, located at 914 E. Camelback Road, Unit 4B, is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the cheap spot to score shaved ice and bubble tea 4.5 stars out of 717 reviews.
If you're hungry for more, we found these details:
"Our journey starts 6,000 miles away on a small island in the South China Sea, where a frozen dessert known to the locals as BaoBing (shaved snow) was invented," according to the business's Yelp profile. "The popularity of this dessert quickly spread through the Asian communities of Los Angeles. Growing up in Los Angeles, we quickly became aficionados of shaved snow."
As to what the business is known for, "Snoh Ice Shavery combines the fine texture of Hawaiian shave ice with the creamy goodness of ice cream to create a unique treat we're proud to call Snoh Ice," it notes on its Yelp page. "Made in-store, we blend the freshest ingredients and shave each block only when it reaches the optimal temperature, ensuring every serving meets the highest of standards. This detailed process creates a unique and delectable experience that will leave you wanting more."
4. Pop 'n Tea Bar
Pop 'n Tea Bar, a spot to score bubble tea, ice cream, frozen yogurt and more in Central City, is another much-loved, cheap go-to, with 4.5 stars out of 328 Yelp reviews. Head over to 550 W. McDowell Road to see for yourself.
We turned there for an overview of Pop 'N Tea Bar.
""We have put many hours into perfecting our nitro brewed teas on tap and our famous Diamond Bars," the business states on its Yelp profile. Incorporating traditional chef techniques and innovative 3D printing technology to serve you one of the best tasting and aesthetic desserts of the valley."
Furthermore, we found this about the business's signature items: "Serving artisan, quality handcrafted organic teas on tap and all-natural gelato/sorbetto popsicles made with 3D printing technology and our taste of art," it states on Yelp.
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