Need more desserts in your life?
Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the best affordable dessert spots in Mesa, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of where to satisfy your sweet tooth.
1. Gelato Dolce Vita
Topping the list is Gelato Dolce Vita. Located in Alta Mesa at 5251 E. Brown Road, Suite 104, it's the highest-rated cheap dessert spot in Mesa, boasting five stars out of 292 reviews on Yelp.
"Fresh homemade gelato, cannoli and gelato cakes - all done by our Italian master gelatiere," it writes on Yelp in the section about specialties. Classic gelato flavors like limoncello, amaretto and Italian espresso are available, as well as fruity options like strawberry, grapefruit and bilberry, and sweeter choices like salted caramel, Madagascar vanilla and South African dark chocolate. (You can also check out the full deli menu here.)
2. Crème & Chocolats
Next up is Crème & Chocolats, situated at 1744 S. Val Vista, Suite 111. With 4.5 stars out of 147 reviews on Yelp, the crêperie, which offers French-inspired desserts and soft ice cream, has proven to be a local favorite for those looking for a cheap option.
On the dessert menu, look for sweet and savory crêpes, ice cream sandwiches, milkshakes, sorbet bars (that can be dipped in Belgian chocolate) and chocolate fondue served with fresh fruit, pretzels and marshmallows. Catering services are also available.
3. AZ Chimney Cakes
Mesa Grande's AZ Chimney Cakes, located at 1055 N. Dobson Road, Suite 104, is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the cheap spot to score coffee, tea and the shop's signature "chimney cakes" five stars out of 45 reviews.
Yelper B. R., who reviewed AZ Chimney Cakes on Oct. 13, wrote, "Great place. ... Cakes are spectacular."
And Alberta L. noted, "Chimney cake is such a cool and unique treat! Each cake cone is made-to-order and deliciously fresh."
4. Bahama Buck's
This outpost of the popular chain Bahama Buck's, a spot in Heritage Park where you can score juices, smoothies, shaved ice and other island-inspired desserts, is another much-loved, budget-friendly go-to, with 4.5 stars out of 81 Yelp reviews. Head over to 303 E. Southern Ave., Suite 101, to see for yourself.
Yelper Keahi H., who reviewed Bahama Buck's on Feb. 27, wrote, "If you want the best shaved ice and best customer service, come to this location."
Tim S. noted, "Nice atmosphere, good staff, and yummy treats."
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