Molly's Cupcakes is by far the best cupcake shop I've tried in NYC. Their cupcakes are perfectly…read moremoist, full of flavor and not overly sweet with amazing frosting to match. I've been here several times and have always received friendly, excellent service. Most recently, I ordered 26 custom cupcakes for an event and couldn't have been happier. They looked beautiful, tasted incredible and were a huge hit. Highly recommend!

Ordered: Peach Cobbler Cupcake (~$4): vanilla cake with…read morebrown sugar streusel, cinnamon peach purée filling, topped with homemade whipped cream and a sliced peach Blueberry Cheesecake Cupcake (~$4): vanilla cake infused with classic cheesecake, topped w graham cracker crumb, cheesecake pastry cream and glazed blueberries Creme Brûlée Cupcake (~$4): vanilla cake, filled with a classic creme brûlée custard, caramelized sugar coating and topped with glazed berries Aya's take: I was in the area looking for a sweet treat and came across Molly's Cupcakes on Yelp! I was shocked that there's nearly 2000 reviews and I hadn't heard about it but definitely walked by several times. Upon entering, I immediately got school classroom vibes from the decor to the desks used as tables. We went with 3 cupcake options but they have more to choose from and even customizable ones. The Peach Cobbler Cupcake was the Winning Flavor on Food Network's Cupcake Wars! I can see why. The peach purée along with the brown sugar streusel was so good! The Blueberry Cheesecake Cupcake had a delicious cheesecake cream and the blueberries were tart and juicy. The Creme Brûlée Cupcake had a creamy custard and caramelized glaze on top which is exactly what you'd expect from creme brûlée. These cupcakes were some of the best I've ever had! All 3 were made with vanilla cake which I have to say was super moist, not too sweet, and tasted great. Next time, I would try their other cupcake bases or even do a TooGoodToGo order which would give you an even better deal on these!

visiting nyc for the first time and want to try a bakery you don't have at home? ya come for the…read morebanana bread pudding, it's def worth a try! I actually wanted to try the cookies and cream banana cream but they ran out :( It's creamy, soft and just the perfect dessert to end your lunch or dinner. I do wish I had some ice cream to go with it I feel like that would make this 10x better. You can buy big tubs of these banana cream pudding and I see folks do it all the time!

I never thought I'd go to the most talked about dessert place in NYC. What's really unique, it's…read moreknown for their banana pudding. This location is right next to the Jimmy Fallon show, so it's pretty hard to miss. I'm not usually a cupcake fan nor a banana pudding fan. So this review is a bit biased. The banana pudding itself is pretty good. Very sweet, with pieces of banana and wafers in it. The location is nice, as well as the staff who helped me choose something good. Cute little shop that definitely draws you in. But my honest review? Not sure it's worth the hype. There are many places to try in nyc. But if you're one for a name brand/price tag, then this is for you. Not my first choice in the many choices of nyc

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.

Service is terrible. Famous Brooklyn black and white cake was very dry. I have eaten here before…read moreand it was delicious. This time I asked to trade the cake for the a cupcake. The very young ladies doing service laughed at us. They couldn't care less for customers. Terrible. Will not be back and do not recommend. $10.50 for a dry piece a cake? Never again

I have been wanting to check out Magnolia Bakery for some time now and it did not disappoint!…read moreAlthough it was not the Banana Pudding that is raved about they had different sweets. I decided to try the Pumpkin Spice cake with Biscoff and it was delicious! The staff was knowledgeable about their products when asking for their preference. I was in the area for a Social Paws event and thought why not try it out on this rainy Sunday. The inside was well organized and very clean. I would recommend it! I also had the Biscoff latte but drank it pretty quickly as it was a little chilly today. I will definitely be back!

their desserts are often way too sweet for me but always consistent in flavour and quality!…read more i like the key lime cheesecake the most out of all 3 items as the bitterness and acidity of the lime flavour and the whipped cream balances out the sweetness of the cheesecake!

Great places with yummy choices for days!!! Had some of the best cake!! Perfectly moist and…read moredelicious. Can't wait until I'm in town again

Picked up desserts from Mia for an office celebration. I walk by here every morning on my walk to…read morethe office but its always closed at that time. It's not a huge when you walk inside - just a small store front & counter to order from; no seating inside whatsoever. I ordered ahead of time an 8" Tiramisu cake ($54); a dozen large cookies ($45), and a dozen cupcakes ($45). The cake was delicious. It felt like it could easily serve more than 12 people - very easy to cut and serve. The cookies are large but not too thick. I sampled the chocolate chunk and the peanut butter which were both very cookie. The cupcakes were very pretty - I didn't sample any but I heard folks say the crème brulee was awesome. $3.75 each for the cookies and cupcakes felt like a fair price for their sizing. I would consider ordering here again both professional and personally.

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.

​I recently picked up a box of four cupcakes for $15. At $3.75 a piece, it's a fair price for…read morespecialty treats that are as visually appealing as these were. While the presentation was 10/10 across the board, the flavors ranged from "nostalgic perfection" to "a bit of a letdown." ​ ​Devil Dog (The Winner): This was by far my favorite. It was a trip down memory lane, perfectly capturing that nostalgic Hostess chocolate cupcake flavor I loved as a kid. ​Lemon Raspberry Meringue: Coming in a close second, this cupcake was bright, fruity, and incredibly fresh. It felt light and offered a great balance to the richer flavors in the box. ​Ube: This cupcake was stunning to look at. However, the flavor didn't quite live up to the exotic profile of a purple yam; it tasted like a traditional vanilla cupcake that just happened to be purple. Great for the aesthetic, but standard in taste. ​Hummingbird: This was the only real disappointment. I was expecting the signature tropical punch of pineapple, but it lacked that acidity. Instead, it felt more like a simple banana nut muffin with icing on top. ​Final Verdict: Overall, the experience was positive. The shop clearly has a talent for decor and nostalgia. I'd definitely return for the Devil Dog and the Lemon Raspberry, but I might skip the Hummingbird next time. Last Note: The woman working in the bakery was a bit rude and had an attitude and that alone will make me not com back no matter how good the cupcakes are.

It's been over 17 years since my first Yelp review of Magnolia Bakery. Unlike other foodie lemmings…read moreat the time, I wasn't caught up in the cupcake craze started by this iconic shop. Remember when this was one of Carrie's hangouts on "Sex & the City"? That exposure triggered nearly 70 locations worldwide. Jamie W and I were back in the neighborhood after a tipple at Julius'. I have to admit I never understood the appeal of the cupcakes. However, I had never tried their banana pudding before, and I liked how you can grab a readymade carton from the fridge and pay for it right away. Meanwhile, a lot of self-absorbed women were crowded around the cupcake display waiting for their little boxes. We took our stash across the street to the mostly deserted playground.. Ah, so the pudding was the draw all along. We grabbed two, the $6.25 Chocolate Peanut Butter (Photo 5) and the $5.75 Classic Banana (Photo 4). They both have lighter-than-expected whipped cream and sliced bananas. Of course the classic layers Nilla vanilla wafers, while the other applies Oreo cookie crumbles and chocolate chunks. No complaints about either, though the classic still wins. FOOD - 4 stars..indulgent treats, aren't they? AMBIANCE - 3 stars...still packed after all these years, purely takeout SERVICE - 4 stars...for the pudding yes but for cupcakes, it's a sea of estrogen TOTAL - 4 stars...forget the cupcakes! RELATED - Peckish in NYC? Here's a collection of places I've visited and reviewed: https://yelp.to/J1Z2EKWhmt

I finally had a chance to try the famous banana pudding! They have a fridge inside with all the…read morebanana puddings, and I purchased a small which was a good size for one person, though you could definitely share it between two people if you just want a little sweet treat. The pudding was super soft and fluffy with a strong banana flavor. It was pretty sweet for me, and I would've preferred it a little less sweet, but it was still delicious. I loved how it was creamy, light, and cohesive. It was a small shop for grab and go, and it was early in the day, so there was no wait. Staff were friendly. I would love to have another banana pudding whenever I'm back in the area!

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

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.

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.

I wanted to gift my friend a dozen customized cupcakes for her birthday, so I reached out to…read moreYehCakes about two weeks in advance to see if I could put in an order. They responded quite promptly and we began discussing over email the details of the customization and order. After a couple back and forth emails, after which we agreed upon a design, I was ghosted and left with only a couple days before my friends birthday to scramble and figure out a gift for her (plus she lives across the country from me). Although I cannot comment on the quality of taste of the cupcakes themselves, I was disappointed by the service and lack of consistent communication on their end. My friend's birthday has now passed and I still haven't received any kind of response or confirmation on their end. :(

Great experience getting custom cupcakes for my boyfriend's birthday. I loved the customized…read moreYankees hat, it was a nice touch.