Can't make a trip to NYC without getting some banana pudding at Magnolia Bakery. Luckily there was…read moreone at Rockefeller center and it just so happened to be on the way back to the hotel. This location is small and it felt a bit cramped but even though there was a long line it moved pretty quickly. Customer service was good, overall had a good experience here.

It was late on a Saturday night and after a bad restaurant experience I wanted a little sweet…read moretreat. We went to a few places closer to the hotel but they were closed, or not looking good, or not what we wanted and then we stumble upon Magnolia. I like it. There were plenty of options. Even with lines, they had plenty of people to grab the food items you wanted and 3 people to ring you up, so it moved pretty quickly but at 10 pm there was a line and it got bigger after we left. Plenty of things that looked great, and I could not make up my mind. The 2 things were got were good. I got a chocolate blondie brownie and it was good, but not fantastic. I should have gotten the cake that I had my eye on. But there was nothing wrong, I just wanted something a little bigger and better. Enjoy my photos.

We stopped in here after having dinner down the street. They have a wide selection of desserts,…read morebut we decided on the cupcakes. The decor is really bright. There was a bit of a line, but it moved pretty quickly. I am boring, so I just ordered the plain vanilla cupcake, but it was just perfect. It was fresh and the cake itself was wonderful. We had a big party--everyone was happy, but particularly happy with the cookie dough and red velvet. Definitely worth a visit.

Cute little bakeshop on Prince Street where we happened to stop by during to get a quick break from…read morethe intense heat. I figured I'd also try the sweets since we were there so I ordered a hostess cupcake for myself and a s'mores blondie for my kid, an iced matcha, two water bottles and requested two cups of ice. I was charged $4 for ice....during a heatwave. Not cool AT ALL. The sweets were fine, I had hoped the cupcake would be moist but it was pretty dry.

Okay I was cracking up about my experience here because I literally asked the dumbest question to…read morethe guy working but he was so nice and explained the answer to me until I understood! So fun fact they are now advertising Banana Pudding Hot Chocolate and it is NOT actual hot chocolate but banana pudding made to taste like hot chocolate. Why I got so confused? I don't know! Maybe I have been watching too many videos about Tyra Banks Hot Ice Cream. Either way I appreciate the guys patience and kindness when explaining it to me twice especially because I did not end up ordering that at all (though it sounds interesting) but I did get the regular actual hot chocolate and it was amazing! It tasted like melted marshmallows were in it! Perfect for a cold winter day. In addition we got to the humming bird cake, a cupcake, and the regular banana pudding. My husband had never been here before so you know we had to get the banana pudding, it's their claim to fame. And it is decent. Growing up in North Carolina banana pudding is taken very seriously and is literally at every gathering. Would this be a contender for the cookout? Sure! I have no complaints about. The other baked items were delicious as well. The store is cute unfortunately this location has no indoor seating but plenty of outdoor. It was like negative degrees when we went so we definitely did not sit outside. All and all it's a cute bakery/ sweets shop. There are many locations through out the city. I've been to others and it is consistent. It's definitely not a bad dessert spot to try.

Let me start with the positives, because there were some. Daniel was excellent--polite, attentive,…read moreand gave solid customer service. Credit where it's due. Now for the madness. Another employee, Kirk--an older gentleman who looked completely out of place--approached and coughed directly over the slice of cake that had just been cut for me. Yes. Over it. At that moment, I honestly wondered if it was intentional. A young woman nearby immediately caught my reaction and went to the back to replace the slice. She handled the situation professionally and deserves recognition. Unfortunately, the chaos continued. Kirk later made me a hot cocoa, and when I went to drink it, it spilled on me because the lid wasn't secured properly. At that point, I stopped believing in coincidences. And the cake? The German chocolate cake was terrible--dry AF and nothing like the Grand Central location. Not even remotely close. Between the coughing, the spill, and the subpar cake, this visit was uncomfortable, messy, and disappointing. Magnolia should seriously reconsider who they put on the floor and retrain accordingly--because this location is not living up to the brand. But honestly, I believe the 2 guys had to be the owners. I love a good watch but rolex's while serving Desserts is WILD

Mia's Bakery was SO good. Everything tasted incredibly fresh and flavorful. you can genuinely tell…read morethe quality is there. I'm visiting from California, so I had high expectations, and this place absolutely met them. Honestly, it was so good I came back again. That says everything. If you're in New York and craving something sweet (or even just a really solid bakery), this spot is 100% worth it.

5/5 Nutella $9.50- i liked the cream colored cream layer the most, so damn good, all the layers…read morecombine perfectly for a foodgasm 4.5/5 black out- really good, so chocolatey 4/5 raspberry tart $9.50- really good 4/5 eclair $5- love the pistachio on top, cuda done w/o the powdered sugar on top, still really good tho

These cupcakes were absolutely amazing!! Service was great. Super cute location. I highly recommend…read morethis place.

Sometime you just crave a cupcake!…read more Walking by this grab and go spot I peered in and saw they had Devil Dog cupcakes, a flavor blast from my childhood. Had to get one. it was ok and satisfied enough. Be aware that nothing is freshly baked at this tiny location and it is a bit pricey for what it is.

Magnolia Bakery is a must visit for SATC fans and this location is close to the famous Carrie…read moreBradshaw house. It is very small with just enough room to walk inside, view the options in the counter, pay, and leave. The service is fast and efficient, my go to is always the cupcakes.

Hmmmm well I had high hopes after hearing the rave reviews but was left feeling meh. Not bad but…read morenothing impressive. The chocolate cupcake was good. The banana pudding had a great fluffy texture, however the flavor was lacking. Service was fast despite them being busy. This was just an average sweet treat experience.

Yesterday, for my birthday, I had the Lotus Biscoff cup cake. It was the most delicious cup cake I…read morehave ever had. And I used to work at a cup cake shop! I can't stop thinking about it. I will definitely be back for more!

Hate to be critical of a small business, but the cupcakes were stale. Will not be returning.read more

I have been to this location of this bakery a handful of times, with their original spot on…read moreMadison. While I'm not the biggest cupcake fan, they have a nice selection of cakes, bars, and other things for pretty reasonable prices, especially in Midtown. The staff are also friendly. The most recent time, I got a Ube Buttercake Bar for $4.25, or something very similar. As per the name, it is made with ube, or purple yam, and it has a slight purplish hue. It was just a bit rich, had a soft texture inside, and had a very mild ube flavor with a bit of vanilla. The dessert was decent, but not strong enough of a ube flavor for me to buy it again. Much better was the Brookie I got the first time for $4.50 or so, listed as a blend of their Ooey Gooey Chocolate Chip Cookie Bar and Fudge Brownie. I was happy that the chocolate chip part was dark chocolate, and it wasn't overly sweet. Otherwise, it had a nice mix of textures, with some soft and crunchier parts. I liked it a lot more. The prices here are decent enough, and the quality isn't that bad. It's not a place I would go out of my way to go to, but it's nice to be nearby if I want to pick up a snack or something similar. I would probably try a slice of cake, or another bar such as their lemon or dream, next time.

Buttercup Bake Shop is my neighborhood bakery, and I appreciate that it stays open late. The…read morechocolate cake slice I purchased was moist and delicious. Unfortunately, the customer service was disappointing. The employee behind the counter did not greet us or offer any assistance while my friend and I looked at the display. When we decided on the chocolate cake, she sharply asked, "Which chocolate cake?" as though she were annoyed, so my friend had to walk over and point it out. The store was not busy, and both of us noticed the unfriendly attitude. The slice was also $7 and smaller than the portions I have received there before. For that price, customers deserve both a good product and welcoming service, especially since people often visit bakeries to celebrate happy occasions.