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    Magnolia Bakery

    3.4 (1.6k reviews)
    Closed 10:00 am - 7:30 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Arija D.

    Stopped at Magnolia Bakery while in Chicago. This cute little bakery has indoor and outdoor seating perfect for enjoying your sweet treats before heading back out into the city. They offer a variety cake slices, cookies, brownies, and more! I purchased a slice of cake and fudge brownie. The cake was buttery & light and the icing was the perfect amount of richness. The fudge brownie was soft and gooey! It paired perfectly with a scoop of vanilla ice cream when I got back home. The staff I encountered were friendly and personable! Overall, a great stop if you have a sweet tooth while in Chicago.

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    J B.

    Disappointed. Great concept but missed the mark on delivery.. the pretzels in the banana pudding was mushy - big mushy cup.

    Apple Crisp Pudding Small
    Danielle M.

    We love Magnolia! They never disappoint. The German chocolate cake is my fiancés favorite in the city! I always try the seasonal puddings because I can't to banana pudding! My favorites have been the pumpkin and apple pie puddings! So good and light! The space is cute also but we typically order to go or through uber. Try it! You will not be disappointed! The service is A+

    Pudding on pudding
    Bradley L.

    I stopped into Magnolia Bakery to settle a friendly debate with my classmates about the best dessert. As a true southerner, I knew the correct answer was banana pudding, but since I was traveling to Chicago, making my own was not an option. Magnolia felt like the next best thing and it delivered. The banana pudding was rich, creamy, and had that perfect balance of vanilla, banana, and softness that makes it such a comfort dessert. It was good enough to change a few minds in our group and confirmed for me that banana pudding still holds the crown. I am already planning to go back to try the apple pie version because it sounds incredible. Service was quick and the shop itself has a warm, inviting feel that pulls you in. If you love classic desserts done well, Magnolia Bakery is worth the stop.

    Classic Banana Pudding Small
    Haroon Z.

    I got the small banana pudding from here. It's pretty good but a little overpriced for what you got. To be fair the other sizes have better value but I was by myself and didn't want to over order. The banana pudding bar gimmick seemed especially overpriced too since they were quoting me around ~$12 for it, but it did look pretty good haha. Workers seemed nice so no complaints on the service side.

    Apple Cinnamon Cupcake
    Anthony D.

    The best pudding you can get from a chain. We stopped in to try the season specialty, Pumpkin Spice Pudding. I also tried the Apple Cinnamon Cupcake, it was just ok. I do prefer their standard banana pudding, but the specialty wasn't bad.

    Classic Banana Pudding Large
    Amanda P.

    Came here 30 minutes before closing and they were still a bit busy! But the line moves really quickly since all the desserts are already prepared. We ordered a large classic banana pudding, small seasonal pumpkin spice pudding, and iced americanos. The banana pudding is good but it's a bit too sticky because it's so whipped. The taste and sweetness is perfect though. My favorite was the pumpkin spice pudding! It tastes exactly like pumpkin pie and wasn't too sweet. As for the drinks, the iced Americanos were not great. Upon us receiving them I was skeptical because the color was so light. There was no ice at all and the color made it look like black tea rather than americanos. The taste was super light and disappointing.

    Classic Banana Pudding Medium
    Maggie W.

    I have always wanted to try the banana pudding from Magnolia Bakery, but prior places I've been that have it it's been really far out of the way. Imagine my surprise when trying to transfer between trains in Chicago and coming across a Magnolia Bakery. My friend and I split a medium banana pudding, and we demolished it within minutes. It certainly lives up to the hype and well worth a try. The bread (cake?) pieces melt in your mouth, perfectly balanced with cream and banana chunks. According to my Asian dessert-primed palate, I would say it's quite sweet, but the other flavors balance out the sweetness well so it's not overwhelming. Service was very quick, and the cafe has ample seating with white tables. It's very cute inside!

    Vineeta P.

    The banana pudding is amazing, I love that they have seasonal banana pudding flavours. I went back a second time because it tasted so good. Line moves fast. This location is bigger and has seating as well.

    Ann-Marie H.

    This is my first time actually coming inside the store and I got the birthday cake, confetti cake and it was so delicious. The portion size was just right so I was able to eat it over the span of three days. Lol since it's located in the mall, this location was busy both times that I came in, but you're able to work through the line pretty quickly.. also very much love the decor. I will definitely say that I got a bang for my buck.

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    Dayo O.

    Really good banana pudding but the brownie was a bit dry. The line was very long, but it moved fast.

    Gwennita W.

    What a cute bakery with an abundance of goodies! I came for the banana pudding and was not disappointed. I had the original and strawberry shortcake puddings. Surprisingly, the strawberry shortcake pudding was my favorite. Customer service was good and fast. The dining area was spotless.

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    Melissa C.

    I love banana pudding so knew I had to stop by and see what the hype was bout. Decent sized location but seating is a bit limited. Open kitchen concept so you can see them baking in front of you. They have lots of options other than just banana pudding, like cookies and cakes. I got their original and the peanut banana pudding and both were great! Pro tip: if you're looking to fly with these just remember none of their sizes are less than 3.4oz so you'll have to check them in your luggage, which I don't recommend. Better to just have it shipped online. Don't be like me and buy 2 smalls and a large banana pudding and then have to eat them both! ‍

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    Ask the Community - Magnolia Bakery

    Where can I park?

    There are many parking structures nearby!

    When are the least busy times to go?

    I went on a Tuesday at 12:30pm and it was dead...

    Are these desserts sugar free?

    No, Magnolia Bakery does not offer sugar free desserts.

    Do they sell actual pie ? And if so can I buy one slice?

    Hi Frankie D., Thank you for contacting us. Our Chicago location does not sell individual slices of pie. You can place an order for a whole pie 48 hours in advance. They can accommodate the following pie flavors: apple double crust, apple crumb,… Read more

    How much is the banana pudding based on size?

    The sizes seem to be a pint (16oz) large for ~$7.50, half pint/cup (8oz) medium for ~$6.25, and a (4oz) small for ~$4.50.

    Are there gluten free options?

    It's an open bakery, so nothing is truly gluten free, but if it's not a severe allergy, there are flourless chocolate cakes and coconut macaroons that are made without flour. Hope that helps!

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    Matcha En - Souffl

    Matcha En

    4.2(286 reviews)
    2.1 miChinatown
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    Cozy dessert spot in Chinatown closely connected to so many more dessert and dinner spots. There's…read morea tablet available to order from but I missed it on entry. It's located opposite of the cash register and menu. Service was friendly. Washroom (restroom, bathroom search terms) available. Decent amount of seating, serving as a solid space to study or get work done. Black Sesame Matcha Latte - while the black sesame graininess settled at the bottom expectedly, the matcha was clearly whisked well. There were no clumps of bitterness to be found. Despite sugar adjustments, this was still very sweet so I'd classify the spot as more desserty rather than strong matcha or a cafe. Though I'm happy to be proven wrong with their regular matcha in the future.

    Very nice sit down fancy treats Bakery and Boba Tea House in ChinaTown. It is a very busy place…read moreand once inside you'll understand why. Tastefully decorated and very clean lines. The menus are easy to follow they even offer a digital kiosk from Chow Bus to order. Friendly help took my order. The brown sugar boba milk tea, make sure you secure the top and flip it over to mix it together well, otherwise the flavor is lost. They gave us a sample of matcha ice cream and that was delicious I must say. Many wonderful treats I noticed and a busy place. Well done! You can find it inside the West Entrance. In front of Lao Szchesuan . Across from Chinatown's Walgreens on Cermak & Archer Avenue . Enjoy !

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    Matcha En - Chocolate crepe cake

    Chocolate crepe cake

    Matcha En - Super M (left) and Black Sesame Matcha Latte (right)

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    Super M (left) and Black Sesame Matcha Latte (right)

    UFOUU - Matcha ice cream

    UFOUU

    4.3(60 reviews)
    2.1 miChinatown

    Cheesecake was fire, was fluffy and not too sweet. Very cute shop. A bit pricey for the portion,…read morebut it's Chicago.

    I recently tried UFOUU, the Chicago-based bakery known for their Japanese-style cheesecakes, and…read moreoverall it was a really a hit for me. I wish I was able to travel with one of their cheesecakes but they require refrigeration. Anyhow the cheesecake itself was delicious super light, fluffy, and honestly felt like biting into a cloud. I had the salted egg but they had several flavor options that I would've loved to try if slices were available. The texture is what really stands out, and the flavor was unique and interesting in a good way. I couldn't quite put my finger on what it taste like, but it was sweet, but not too sweet They only sale but I consider a personal size but it's definitely enough to share with two people, maybe even three depending on how much of a sweet tooth you have. My only downside like others is the price. Paying around $19-$20 for a small cheesecake felt a bit steep, especially since they don't offer slices. I really wish they had smaller portions available so you could try different flavors without committing to a full cake prize. They package it very well and they also serve you a cute little fork set and a knife for cutting which I think is contributes to the price. The shop itself is very cute with chic décor and a lot of Asian-inspired artwork, which adds to the overall vibe. Customer service was friendly. When I visit Chicago again I'd definitely go back the texture and taste alone make it worth it but I do hope they consider offering smaller portions in the future.

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    Mabu Generation - Mabu egged Sukiyaki with rice

    Mabu Generation

    4.4(57 reviews)
    2.0 miChinatown
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    Decided to spontaneously eat here on a friday night while walking past and did not regret it…read more The restaurant wasnt overly crowded or loud and, the service was great while the food was even better. The taiwanese style popcorn chicken and pork cutlet were super juicy and tender with nicely crisp breading. The sausage had a pleasant sweetness to it and was served with garlic chips, which added a nice touch. Finally, the broth of the Sichuan noodles was packing with flavor: sweet, tangy, spicy, umami - truly hit all the spots without being too numbing to your mouth, if thats one of your concerns Would definitely return to try the other menu items, especially their hot sizzling plates and their dessert/drink offerings

    Valentine's Night in Chinatown is going to be a long wait for most places ... this was the 3rd or…read more4th place we went to and got only a 30 min wait (slight lullaby in patrons) vs the 90m to 2 hours from the Shabu Rotary and Sushi Plus across the street. Its a smaller place but has updated and cute design and vaguely anime vibe. The tables have little drawers with napkins and flatware like some Korean places do as a nice surprise... also the QR code menu on it. Food is Asian fusion and primarily Taiwanese I guess so it was different but familiar and I got a Hotpot to appease my disappointed shabu craving... pals like their dishes as well... drinks were pretty cute - especially the chocolate sugar bear. Good place to hit ii Chinatown next time youre down there.

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    Ovaltine Condensed milk French toast

    Mabu Generation - R07. Japanese Style Curry & Garlic Udon With Mashed PotatoTempura Shrimp

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    R07. Japanese Style Curry & Garlic Udon With Mashed PotatoTempura Shrimp

    Te’amo Boba Bar - Rose amour donut

    Te’amo Boba Bar

    4.5(269 reviews)
    2.1 miChinatown
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    Are you guys ready for this review??…read more So my partner decided we are going to china town for lunch with his mom and sister. Family day in the city, DURING A SNOWSTORM!! We arrive, place is closed, will open in 10 mins. Perfect, we go to a near by shop and I spot some demon hunter Stanley cups!! I get them of course! We head to lunch, everything is great! As we are heading out, my partners sister spots Te'amo! I ask if she's ever had mochi donuts. She hasn't, so of course we must stop in because everyone needs to try them at least once!!! We order at the kiask and patiently wait for our order. We get our order and leave....leaving the bag with the Stanley's behind!!! We don't realize this until we are home (45 mins away)! I immediately call, no answer, call again, no answer. I decide to DM their instagram page and guess what??? THEY HAD THE CUPS!!! Here I was thinking $150 in cups were gone. But they had them!!! A miracle!! 10/10 stars!! Anyway! I highly recommend the brûlée ube milk tea and the ube mochi donuts!!

    We stopped in whilst visiting Chinatown. We have one in our town and like to visit it on occasion…read more We ordered 5 drinks on the kiosk and found a place to sit in the back corner. Our order was ready pretty quick and everyone seemed happy with their drinks. The drinks are so pretty! Te'amo is pretty small and the night we went it was really messy.

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    Te’amo Boba Bar
    Te’amo Boba Bar - Super cute, friendly, fast and amazing boba! Definitely a place to check out.

    Super cute, friendly, fast and amazing boba! Definitely a place to check out.

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