Milwaukee's 3 best spots for low-priced desserts

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Blooming Lotus Bakery

Got a hankering for desserts?

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

1. Blooming Lotus Bakery

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Topping the list is Blooming Lotus Bakery. Located at 2215 E. North Ave. in East Side, the bakery, which offers desserts, cupcakes and more, is the highest-rated inexpensive dessert spot in Milwaukee, boasting 4.5 stars out of 57 reviews on Yelp.

Blooming Lotus Bakery specializes in grain-free, dairy-free, egg-free, sugar-free and soy-free options. On the menu, look for the chocolate cherry muffins, Irish soda bread or the lemon blueberry scones.

2. Yo Factory

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Next up is Lower East Side's Yo Factory, situated at 2203 N. Farwell Ave. With four stars out of 94 reviews on Yelp, the spot to score ice cream and frozen yogurt, desserts and juices and smoothies has proven to be a local favorite for those looking for a cheap option.

In addition to frozen yogurt, Yo Factory offers fruit smoothies with protein and yogurt options, coffee, cookies and more.

3. Lopez Bakery & Restaurant

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Historic Mitchell Street's Lopez Bakery & Restaurant, located at 1100 W. Historic Mitchell St., is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the budget-friendly bakery, which offers desserts and more, four stars out of 14 reviews.

The restaurant offers Mexican cuisine and the bakery serves cakes and other desserts. On the menu, look for the cherry pocket, sweet bread or the churros.

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