Baltimore/ Food & Drinks
Published on April 10, 2020
Baltimore's 3 top spots to score desserts, without breaking the bankPhoto: Cinnaholic/Yelp

Got a hankering for desserts?

Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the best affordable dessert spots in Baltimore, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of the best spots to fill the bill.

1. Tsaocaa

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Topping the list is TSAOCAA. Located at 4 W. University Parkway in Tuscany-Canterbury, the spot to score bubble tea, juices and smoothies and desserts is the highest-rated inexpensive dessert spot in Baltimore, boasting 4.5 stars out of 44 reviews on Yelp. TSAOCAA's dessert menu consists of choices like French toffee pudding, mango passion fruit and taro round dessert.

The site has lots more information about TSAOCAA.

"Amazingly-delicious bubble tea, smoothies and fresh brewed tea beverages crafted from fine and healthy ingredients!" it notes on Yelp in the section highlighting specialties. "Originated from our passion for finest and purest tea, Tsaocaa Tea provides a number of popular flavors among our bubble tea, fruit tea and mixed tea offerings."

2. Afters Cafe

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Next up is Federal Hill's Afters Cafe, situated at 1001 S. Charles St. With four stars out of 142 reviews on Yelp, the spot to score ice cream and frozen yogurt, desserts and coffee and tea has proven to be a local favorite for those looking for a cheap option. Look for desserts like creamy pumpkin yogurt, kiwi sorbet and non-fat taro cake yogurt. There are also sweet beverages such as hot chocolate and maple latte.

The site has lots more information about Afters Cafe.

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"Brothers Andrew and Peter Hahn put their creative minds together to open the first hybrid dessert cafe in Federal Hill," the business says in the bio section of its Yelp profile.

Furthermore, we found this about the business's signature items: "We sell illy brand coffee, pastries and self-serve frozen yogurt!"

3. Cinnaholic

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Hampden's location of the well-known chain Cinnaholic, located at 727 W. 40th St., Suite 137, is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the affordable bakery and vegan spot, which offers desserts and more, four stars out of 92 reviews. Choose from brownies, chocolate chip cookies, cinncakes and cinnamon rolls. Try a classic cinnamon roll or choose a custom one made with marshmallow and chocolate sauce. Or enjoy the bakery’s signature cinnacake with toppings like blueberries, strawberries, chocolate chips, vanilla icing, walnuts and more.

The site has lots more information about Cinnaholic.

"Starting out as a small specialty catering company in 2008, Cinnaholic opened its first storefront in July 2010," the business notes in the history section of its Yelp profile. 

Furthermore, we found this about the business's signature items: "Award-winning gourmet cinnamon rolls with a variety of different frosting flavors and toppings. This is not your typical cinnamon roll shop."


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