Santa Ana's 5 favorite budget-friendly bakeries

La Petite Sourie

Looking to try the best bakeries in town?

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

1. La Petite Sourie

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Topping the list is La Petite Sourie. Located at 2801 W. MacArthur Blvd., Suite A, it's the highest-rated low-priced bakery in Santa Ana, boasting 4.5 stars out of 623 reviews on Yelp.

The authentic French bistro offers various signature items, including fresh baguettes, salads and sandwiches, as well as fresh pastries made daily. Look for cheesecake, macarons and croissants.

2. Blackmarket Bakery

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Next up is downtown's Blackmarket Bakery, at 211 N. Broadway. With 4.5 stars out of 249 reviews on Yelp, the bakery and breakfast/brunch spot, serving sandwiches and more, has proven to be a local favorite for those looking for an inexpensive option.

"The original business started in an industrial park, focusing on wholesale baking and selling at farmers markets throughout the county," states the bakery's Yelp page. It specializes in baked goods made from scratch, offering chocolate stout cheesecake, cinnamon crunch cake and bread pudding.

3. Moses Bread

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Moses Bread, at 2405 N. Tustin Ave., is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the low-priced bakery five stars out of 60 reviews.

The bakery specializes in four-ingredient sourdough bread, consisting of flour, sea salt, water and wild yeast, and crafted by baker Mosen Kwon.

4. Vegan by Victoria's

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Vegan by Victoria's, a vegan Mexican bakery in Flower Park, is another much-loved, budget-friendly go-to, with 4.5 stars out of 132 Yelp reviews. Head over to 709 N. Bristol St. to see for yourself.

Rachelle B. noted, "I was finally able to drive here to try their vegan selection of traditional Mexican classics. They don't have the largest selection of pan dulce, but they were still good."

5. Nordic Princess Cheesecake

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Last but not least, check out Nordic Princess Cheesecake, which has earned five stars out of 33 reviews on Yelp. Dig in at the bakery by heading over to 1382 E. Edinger Ave., Suite C.

Yelper Lucyn W. noted, "I ordered the cheesecake that has strawberries blueberries and whipped cream for a special event and it did not disappoint. I absolutely love that it came pre-cut so all we had to do is use a pie knife."


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