Looking to try the best cafes in town?

Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the best affordable cafes in Nashville, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of where to venture when cravings strike.

1. Sweet 16th Bakery

Topping the list is Sweet 16th Bakery. Located at 311 N. 16th St. in Lockeland Springs, the bakery and cafe, which offers cupcakes and more, is the highest-rated affordable cafe in Nashville, boasting 4.5 stars out of 162 reviews on Yelp. 

The site can tell you a thing or two more about Sweet 16th Bakery.

"Sweet 16th - A Bakery features a wide variety of sweet and savory items baked fresh daily in East Nashville," it writes on Yelp in the section explaining specialties. "We offer whole cakes, whole tarts, cupcakes and other items which are baked to order and require a minimum two full business day advance notice. All of our savory items are vegetarian."

2. East Park Donuts & Coffee

Next up is Historic Edgefield's East Park Donuts & Coffee, situated at 700 Main St. With 4.5 stars out of 88 reviews on Yelp, the cafe, which offers doughnuts, coffee, tea and more, has proven to be a local favorite for those looking for an affordable option. 

The site can tell you a thing or two more about East Park Donuts & Coffee.

"We have owned Sam and Zoe's for 10 years, and we saw a need for a doughnut and fast-casual breakfast place in East Nashville proper," according to the bio section of the business's Yelp profile.

Furthermore, we found this about the business's signature items: "Breakfast, lunch, brioche doughnuts, lattes, pour-over, cold brew," it notes on Yelp in the section about specialties.

3. Game Point

East End's Game Point, located at 107 S. 11th St., is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the cheap cafe, which offers tabletop games, sandwiches and more, five stars out of 27 reviews. 

We looked there to learn more about Game Point.

"The café was created by two passionate board game players," per the history section of the business's Yelp profile.

In terms of signature items, "Game Point is a community gathering place for everyone to experience the best board and card games while enjoying great food and drink," it states on Yelp in the section highlighting specialties. "We have a library of over 450 games for you to enjoy from classics, party games to strategy games. While you playing we have a full line of coffee drinks, beer, wine, sandwiches and desserts."

4. Mixed Grill Cafe

Mixed Grill Cafe, a cafe and traditional American spot that offers sandwiches and more, is another cheap go-to, with four stars out of 50 Yelp reviews. Head over to 2600 Grandview Ave. to see for yourself. 

The site has lots more information on Mixed Grill Cafe.

"We opened in June of 2011 and have been growing ever since," according to the history section of the business's Yelp profile.

Furthermore, we found this about the business's signature items: "We specialize in American and Middle Eastern cuisine," it writes on Yelp in the section explaining specialties. "We have a very large selection of appetizers, main dishes and desserts to choose from. We offer dine-in, take out, delivery and we also can handle your small or large catering needs."

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