Craving desserts?

Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the best affordable dessert spots in Durham, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of where to satisfy your cravings.

1. Dulce Cafe

Topping the list is Dulce Cafe. Located at 5826 Fayetteville Road, Suite 106, the spot to score coffee, tea, sandwiches and desserts is the highest-rated low-priced dessert spot in Durham, boasting 4.5 stars out of 242 reviews on Yelp. 

Yelper Yaeko M., who reviewed Dulce Cafe on March 15, wrote, "[My manager and I] stopped by to have a cup of coffee and sweets. We had muffins, and we shared an apple cake...Food: Awesome. Service: Awesome. Price: Reasonable. Ambiance: Cozy."

Yelper Mark H. noted, "Dulce Cafe is a charming bakery [and] coffee house with excellent sandwiches and salads. I must stress the bakery is not your typical finding in the triangle, multiply by ten! Yes, it's that good."

2. Paletria La Monarca Michoacana Ice Cream

Next up is Paletria La Monarca Michoacana Ice Cream, situated at 2000 Avondale Drive, Suite P. It's an outpost of the national chain. With five stars out of 52 reviews on Yelp, the spot to score desserts, ice cream and frozen yogurt has proven to be a local favorite for those looking for a budget-friendly option. 

Yelper Chris K., who reviewed Paletria La Monarca Michoacana Ice Cream on June 11, wrote, "How did I wait so long before visiting here? The prices are reasonable, and the selection of paletas is off the charts. Be it fruit-filled (lots of fruit) or creme version, it'll take a while to get through all the selections they offer."

Yelper Katherine J. wrote, "Has a large selection of ice cream and popsicles, all the typical flavors plus a large selection of different stuff like pine nut, pistachio, tiger...they serve generous scoops and are happy to let you sample."

3. Jeddah’s Tea

Jeddah’s Tea, a tea room that offers desserts, coffee and tea in Central Park, is another much-loved, budget-friendly go-to, with five stars out of 28 Yelp reviews. Head over to 123 Market St., Suite A to see for yourself. 

Yelper Chip R. noted, "Bottom line: Jeddah's Tea is a nice place to press the 'pause' button on your day...a cozy relaxing place with good tea and tasty pastries/baked goods. I am a fan!"

Yelper Sree P. wrote, "My husband and I here were there during their soft opening and enjoyed the vibe and our drinks. Oh, they also sell pastries (made by La Recette Bakery), and we tasted the praline cake, and it was divine!"

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