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Arlington's 4 best spots to score desserts on a budget

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Published on April 08, 2020
Arlington's 4 best spots to score desserts on a budgetFeng Cha Teahouse. | Photo: Jennifer N./Yelp

Looking to sample the best desserts around town?

Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the best affordable dessert outlets in Arlington, 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 for something sweet. 

1. 1102 Bubble Tea & Bites

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Topping the list is 1102 Bubble Tea & Bites. Located at 3610 S. Cooper St., Suite 110B, in West Arlington, the spot to score bubble tea, coffee and more is the highest-rated affordable dessert spot in Arlington, boasting four stars out of 316 reviews on Yelp.

"We [specialize] in tea, milk tea, Italian soda, smoothies, sorbets, ice blends, desserts and cakes," states the business's Yelp profile.

Check out the tea and dessert shop's full menu here.

2. Feng Cha Teahouse

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Next up is East Arlington's Feng Cha Teahouse, an outpost of the chain situated at 3701 S. Cooper St., Suite 125. With 4.5 stars out of 86 reviews on Yelp, it's proven to be a local favorite for those looking for a cheap option.

The shop serves authentic Chinese bubble teas, fresh fruit drinks, milk foam drinks and other fun beverages. For dessert, there's matcha cake, cheesecakes and tiramisu on the menu. 

3. Yumilicious

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Southeast Arlington's Yumilicious, located at 5005 S. Cooper St., Suite 167, is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the low-priced spot to score build-your-own gelato, sorbet and frozen yogurt desserts 4.5 stars out of 78 reviews.

The menu features dozens of different flavors, like chocolate peppermint, gingerbread and pistachio, as well as a wide variety of toppings, such as fresh fruits, nuts, candy pieces, syrups and cereals. Bubble teas, hot chocolate and milkshakes are also available.

4. MC Snow Cones

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MC Snow Cones, a food truck that offers shaved ice desserts in Central Arlington, is another budget-friendly go-to, with four stars out of 33 Yelp reviews. Head over to 931 N. Cooper St. to see for yourself.

"We pride ourselves in delivering the highest quality snow cones in North Texas, made with our distinct finely shaved ice and real cane sugar," states the business's Yelp profile. Dozens of snow cone flavors are available, including strawberry shortcake, cotton candy, pineapple, vanilla and wild cherry. 


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