Wondering where to find the best bakeries near you?
Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the best affordable bakeries in Mesa, 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.
1. Sassy's Cafe & Bakery
Topping the list is Sassy's Cafe & Bakery. Located at 4210 E. Main St. in the Groves, the bakery and cafe, which offers custom cakes and more, is the highest-rated budget-friendly bakery in Mesa, boasting 4.5 stars out of 182 reviews on Yelp.
Yelp can tell you a thing or two more about the owner of Sassy's Cafe & Bakery:
"Born in Fallon Nevada and raised on a family-owned and operated dairy farm, Melody learned many of life's lessons at an early age, including hard work, responsibility and the importance of family," the business explains in the history section of its Yelp profile. "At the apron strings of her mother, Melody learned her way around the kitchen. Today Melody applies all of those skills in her own home and business."
The bakery offers cinnamon rolls, as well as an assortment of cakes and cupcakes, which come in flavors like apple spice, white chocolate and banana nut.
2. Shamy Market & Bakery
Next up is Fiesta Park Village's Shamy Market & Bakery, situated at 1110 W. Southern Ave., Suite 8. With five stars out of 60 reviews on Yelp, the bakery, grocery store and Mediterranean spot has proven to be a local favorite for those looking for a low-priced option.
The site can tell you a thing or two more about Shamy Market & Bakery.
"Our family-owned and operated Mediterranean restaurant and market offers authentic Middle Eastern cuisine and imported food products," it notes on Yelp in the section explaining specialties. "At our grocery store, you will find a private line of imported Middle Eastern food you will not find at other markets. We make fresh Zaatar and bake flatbreads daily in our specialty oven."
3. Bosa Donuts
Fraser Fields's location of the popular chain Bosa Donuts, located at 1146 E. Main St., is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the budget-friendly bakery, which offers doughnuts and more, four stars out of 55 reviews.
In addition to doughnuts, this spot serves up breakfast sandwiches and ice cream, as well as smoothies, boba tea and iced blended drinks, according to Yelp.
4. Alpine Valley Bread
Alpine Valley Bread, a bakery, is another budget-friendly go-to, with four stars out of 47 Yelp reviews. Head over to 310 W. Southern Ave. to see for yourself.
Yelper Bess G., who reviewed Alpine Valley Bread on Dec. 11, wrote, "This is delicious bread. We have been purchasing this bread at Costco for a long time."
Jozh W. noted, "In my Oprah voice, "I love bread!" This place has been around for a while and for some reason, I never knew it existed. The aromatics of bread always catches my attention. So one day, I stopped by to see what the beautiful smells were about...definitely check this place out if you're on a budget or just want to enjoy some bomb bread."
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