The famous banana pudding at Magnolia Bakery is absolutely worth the hype! The pudding was incredibly rich, smooth, and creamy without being overly heavy. The bananas tasted fresh, and every bite was delicious. I can see why this dessert is so popular--it definitely lived up to all the buzz. If you're visiting New York, don't skip it. So yummy, and I'd happily get it again! read more

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An NYC staple! If you haven't heard already, Magnolia Bakery is known for their Classic Banana Pudding Cup. I'm not usually a banana fan, but this? This I like. It's a thicker consistency with chunks of banana and cookies in it. It's seems pretty simple and standard, but something is just different about theirs. Super yummy and worth a try! read more

Magnolia Bakery - Classic Banana Pudding Cup - Bakeries Near Me - New York, New York

When in New York I had to come to the famous Magnolia Bakery , the lines were not too long . The staff wvery friendly and I was able to get some cookies and the banana pudding. Super cute location and great to enjoy time in the town . read more

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My mother had been craving carrot cake and she loves Magnolia, so I ordered a slice through UberEats as a treat. When the order arrived, I honestly had to laugh because I couldn't believe how small the portion was--it looked like half of a slice. My mom didn't mind because she was just happy to have her cake, but I was genuinely disappointed. When you order from a bakery with Magnolia's reputation, you expect better consistency in what's delivered. Please do better, Magnolia. read more

Magnolia Bakery - Hummingbird Cake - Bakeries Near Me - New York, New York

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Magnolia Bakery has become a must-stop whenever we're in town--thanks to my college daughter, who always insists on coming here. Banana pudding for her, banana pudding for her friend... and I'm perfectly happy just looking on! The Bloomingdale's location at 59th & 3rd is especially lovely. I adore the vibe--bright, cheerful, and bustling--and it's usually right near where we stay, which makes it an easy (and dangerous!) treat. Everything feels indulgent and fun without being over the top. This visit was extra special because the window displays were so festive. I found myself lingering just to admire them before heading inside. Always a treat, always a tradition, and always worth the stop. Just wondering when she will want to place a delivery order out of state! LOL read more

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How can a cake slice be so dry? This cake is covered from top to bottom in caramel buttercream, and yet the cake is so dry, it's almost bread-like. Flavor-wise, I loved it. It wasn't too heavy in caramel flavor, and it wasn't too sweet. I just wish it was texturally satisfying. read more

Magnolia Bakery - Caramel Cake Slice - Bakeries Near Me - New York, New York

Their pudding were very creamy, rich, and absolutely delicious. It's definitely worth stopping by if you're craving something sweets while in the city. Great spot for a quick dessert treat. read more

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Came here on a weeknight. First time we came 30 mins before closing and they were out of all of their banana puddings. But was able to grab one this time. It was good- a nice sweet treat to cap off a busy night in NYC. I realized that banana pudding isn't my go to dessert, so I didn't think it was anything to write home about but my brother liked it (and finished it) read more

I seriously forget just how good the banana pudding is! I still love this treat, but I def think it has gotten much sweeter and less banana pieces. It is a very filling bite, one container is more than sufficient to share with hubby for 2 days. read more

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Yummy banana pudding! The bananas were fresh and the added cookie/bread crunch was delicious. I was honestly surprised at how much I would like the banana pudding. I personally did not think it was too sweet, but I can see others finding the treat a tad bit too sweet. The service was quick! I just got one pudding to try so they immediately handed me the treat after I ordered. Not much room to sit, but there should be seating outside! read more

Magnolia Bakery - Banana Pudding (med size) - Bakeries Near Me - New York, New York

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I live right by the Bloomingdale's, and this bakery/cafe is tucked away beneath it. I finally tried their famous banana pudding (which I'm generally a big fan of). It was a bit too sweet for me, and I wish there were chunkier bits of banana and wafers. It was a pretty smooth pudding without a lot of textures. My search for the best banana pudding in NYC continues! read more

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I am in love w the Hummingbird Cake slice !! Cream cheese frosting is my Favorite of all time & they don't skimp on it !! I am a big frosting girl .. usually like it more than actual cake !! The banana flavor in this cake is so good & the cake slice is dense it's an absolute dream .. they have a great selection at this location .. I ordered the same hummingbird cake slice from the Rockefeller location & it was Not Good at all ... literally this place is soo great The workers are cool & do well handling customers even when it gets busy !! read more

This was my first time at this particular location and to say it was packed is an understatement! We visited on a Friday night likely approaching the 8 o'clock hour. The line was out the door! I've been a raving fan of Magnolia Bakery's cupcakes for years so I usually visit a location each time I'm in NYC. I was bummed because they were out of cupcakes. I was informed the banana pudding is outrageous so I purchased a small pudding and a slice of carrot cake to go. That pudding was hands down the BEST banana pudding I've ever eaten in my life and it blows the cupcakes away (keep in mind the cupcakes are scrumptious). My grandson and I enjoyed the pudding and I brought the cake back to the hotel. I ended up eating the carrot cake for breakfast two days later because I didn't want to waste it as we were flying home. The cream cheese frosting was delicious and the cake was very good but not the best I've ever had. I likely wouldn't order it again. The clerks at the front of the shop weren't the friendliest but the cashier was super friendly and my experience in its entirety was very good. Unfortunately, I didn't get a phot of the pudding because my grandson and I were competing for bites on the sidewalk. read more

Pretty quick service and nice staff. The cheesecake was really good and so sweet. Had to take things slow with this haha. The mocha was really good too. It's inside a Bloomingdale's and not too busy for the store itself. I feel like it would be better as a stand alone esp if you're not looking to shop. But if you're looking for both ? This is your spot ! Not too loud either. read more

Magnolia Bakery - Red Velvet Cheesecake - Bakeries Near Me - New York, New York

Ordered: Small Cookies & Cream Banana Pudding (~$6): bananas, vanilla wafers and Oreos are mixed into vanilla pudding Aya's take: The Banana Pudding at Magnolia Bakery is a classic and consistent option. You know it's always available but you might not always go out of your way for it. This time I had to. Cookies & Cream was the featured flavor for May 2024 and I knew I had to get it before it was gone. I love Cookies & Cream and bananas so this was perfect for me. It was rich, smooth, sweet, creamy, and nicely balanced between banana and Oreo flavor. I mean you can't go wrong, it's super satisfying. Glad I got to try it! read more

Magnolia Bakery - Small Cookies & Cream Banana Pudding (~$6) - Bakeries Near Me - New York, New York

My favorite banana pudding I've had! It was so creamy and the banana tasted amazing. Small was the perfect size to get for me. I also tried the Matcha Banana Pudding, but the matcha flavor wasn't that strong - I'd stick with the classic banana pudding. read more

Magnolia Bakery - Classic Banana Pudding Small - Bakeries Near Me - New York, New York

FOOD: It's a bakery inside of Bloomingdale's (and other spots), and they served baked goods lol. SERVICE: Fast. Effective. You point to the cupcake you want, and the lady puts it in a box. Then you pay her, open the box, and eat the cupcake. AMBIANCE: As stated above, this location (there are several), is inside Bloomingdale's. It's small, there's is no seating (it's a to-go only kinda place), and it was oddly dark. I think perhaps some lights went out. Who knows. The rod was good and that's all that matters. read more

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Small location within Bloomingdale's. There was a few people in line but being that this is a touristy location, it can get busy. Service was okay. They messed up a couple customer's order behind me. However, my order was correct. I ordered 4 delicious cupcakes and an Arnold Palmer. My drink was refreshing and enough to hold me off until my next food adventure. Good selection but not everything was available because most items were sold out. It's best to visit earlier in the day. Recommended if you're in the area. read more

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banana pudding was great and the store was air conditioned! would recommend getting a small since it's quite sweet read more

Magnolia Bakery - Classic Banana Pudding Party Bowl - Small - Bakeries Near Me - New York, New York

Taking off one star because the location inside Bloomingdale's has a window bar-ledge-type standing and seating, BUT, the first priority should be for people who have actually bought something at MAGNOLIA BAKERY HERE! I spent more than $12 for a delicious cupcake and ice cold beverage and I said to the person behind the counter, "I'll stay to eat it here". By the time I paid (& tipped) for my order, a man sat down on one of the FEW SEATS, and was just watching people at the cupcake counter. HE DID NOT BUY ANYTHING!!! I looked at him as I held my drink in one hand and my Magnolia Bag with cupcake inside, he just sat there looking. I spoke to the person at the cupcake counter and asked if there was any other place I could sit, and asked her --isn't your seating here for people who buy something from your bakery? And she said well, we really don't do anything about who sits there, in so many words. REALLY???!!! Well, I think your baked goods are quite good but I think you need to RETHINK your seating area policy. $12+ and I had to just leave --walk out--to enjoy my cupcake at home. I was not going to stand and eat it when I wanted to sit down and relax a little because I had just come out of the subway, after doing a few hours of volunteering at a church in Queens, helping pack and give out bags of food. So, MAGNOLIA BAKERY, please consider nicely designed signage at your seating area to let people know that those seats are meant for people who buy things at your bakery. THE BAKED GOODS ARE YUMMY, AND THE FAMOUS BANANA PUDDING IS A MUST. My iced chai latte was refreshing. FIVE STAR BAKED GOODS AND BANANA PUDDING AND CHAI LATTE. SEATING AREA NEEDS IMPROVEMENT. I was not happy when I could not sit to enjoy my just purchased cupcake and beverage. read more

I placed a mail order for a birthday gift. Order never delivered and customer service could have cared less. I had to send multiple emails to get a refund. Save your money and use someone else. Orders can get messed up it is how you handle it that matters and they were awful. read more

This place has the worst service, cashier was mean and not helpful. Also there were many flies on cupcakes and other pastries, which was disgusting to see. read more

Good but not great. Pricey mini treats. Banana pudding is yummy But not worth $5 for a a small fistful. Coffees was ok. Best thing was the coconut chocolate magic bar. Yummy! read more

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I stopped by specifically to get this pudding. When I thought of pudding, I thought of something a little more gummy, but this is more whipped in texture. I don't know if my memory serves me right but I swear this was a five dollar dessert, people! We went on a Sunday morning I couldn't believe that we got a table outside. If you look at the picture that I took, there's a little tiny crumb of banana pudding that spilled on my napkin as I was eating it. When I was done, I even eat that chrome off the napkin. This was by far my very favorite thing that I eat during my visit to New York. The shop was clean service was quick and I was happy. read more

Magnolia Bakery - Bakeries Near Me - New York, New York

Happened to see Magnolia bakery location after shopping in Bloomingdales. The service is good, staff are friendly. The various cupcakes looked great, was not sure which flavor to try. Ended up getting the vanilla cupcakes, vanilla icing. At the time I was very hungry, but for some reason I was not impressed by the cupcakes I had. If I was in the area, and had a sweet tooth, maybe I would visit. Definitely worth trying other locations, and desserts. It's worth a try, maybe the best dessert you ever had, for me it was okay. Definitely would visit again. read more

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Right here as a vendor in Bloomingdales on 3rd Avenue - easy access - they had Creative original cakes - like a s'mores cake - by the slice or a whole cake if ordered ahead- coffee, tea, cookies, brownies- cute cupcakes -all around nice small grab and go stop. read more

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Magnolias Bakery is wonderful - but as everyone has their own flavor profiles, you won't find everything to your liking. No one's perfect. We all have different ideas of what a cupcake should and shouldn't taste like. Some might like more butter and fluff for their icing, I on the other hand prefer more milk, cream, sugar - even some cream cheese. Magnolia Bakery is not a one size fits all. They have many different flavor profiles. I have only tried this specific location, which seems to only do buttercream cupcakes, and while I am not the hugest fan of buttercream, I was delighted. It wasn't the heaviest. Sure, it's buttercream, you will taste the butter. Some people like this, I don't. Do I wish it was lighter on the butter and a bit more punchy and creamy and a bit less buttery? Yes. I'm not a huge fan of the slick feeling on my tongue. If I'm mistaken I believe there is also now vanilla icing cupcakes and marshmallow cream frosting. A huge step up, but ultimately neither are wrong. The buttercream and the cupcake itself, is still very quite good. It's soft, airy, I do wish it was more moist, but I believe I may have gotten one that wasn't so fresh. Either way, still a very good cupcake. But... don't let the cupcakes make you skip it!! Their blueberry jamboree squares and their banana bread pudding... are spectacular. So good, I went in, and walked out having eaten most of what I bought (the pudding and jamboree square). Now, as for their lemon bar! Wonderful flavor. So punchy, but might be overwhelming for some. I'd definitely add much more of the shortbread on them to even out the tartness. I'd even add graham crackers and oatmeal to the crust. Or truthfully, more milk and butter. I'll tell you what though, they are NOT forgettable. Would be so good with some whipped cream and crumble. Overall, not perfect, but not worth scathing. They've definitely been working on their recipes from what I can tell, but their baseline is more than acceptable. I do believe they're worth the hype. If it's too sweet for you, I can understand, but don't knock it till you try their Blueberry Jamboree. It was great!! And while their buttercream cupcakes might need a little work, I can't say that I disliked them. The buttercream *was* dreamingly fluffy and airy. It is definitely a texture I won't pass up on the next time. But most importantly, their customer service is typically very good. I can't speak for everyone, as I've only been to this location once, but they really do seem to love to work there, and everyone is really very kind. read more

When in NY, we shop at this massive 9 floors Bloomingdales and always stop here to have my Key lime cheesecake and carrot cakes. Guilty pleasure! Cashier here can use a little attitude adjustment and be a bit more friendly and welcoming and who knows, maybe even smile a bit! But I didn't let that take away from my visit or the fact that I am in fabulous NY shopping on 5th avenue! read more

Magnolia Bakery - Delicious Key Lime cheesecake and carrot cake - Bakeries Near Me - New York, New York

The banana bread pudding is delicious and lives up to its hype. Only downside is there is nowhere to sit inside the bakery so you have to eat outside on the sidewalk. read more

Personally how I like my cupcakes super sweet and butter creamy frosting. No line and great service and right in Bloomies. Made my day. I had the vanilla with chocolate frosting and my friend had something banana. We were happy! read more

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Special & Fun! Very pricey. Unique experience. Try it. Very special treats. Gorgeous stuff.

I love the location and service is great! Place your order before you reach the register. They prepare it and put it on a line towards the register. Do not order at the register. It disrupts the line. The hummingbird cupcake was super delicious. I want to order more! The cream cream frosting was amazingly good. It has small amounts of bananas, pecans, and pineapples. They are blended well. The cupcake is perfectly moist! $4.15 for one cupcake. read more

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I had the chocolate cupcake when I visited and it was good, but I love all of Sprinkles Cupcakes chocolate options WAY better than I liked this one. In all honesty I just found this one to be a typical chocolate cupcake and nothing really special. read more

My husband received a confetti cake from their online store. The cake arrived in a styrofoam box with 2 ice packs. I was very pleased to see an intact cake as we live in CA. The cake looked very nice. The buttercream icing is not too sweet though the cake is tad bit dry. Overall, this is not bad for a cake that travelled all the way across the country. read more

Magnolia Bakery - Confetti cake - Bakeries Near Me - New York, New York

The cupcakes were dry, and the frosting tasted like whipped Crisco! They charge $6.50 apiece. In addition, we had coffee and latte. Both poor quality beans and bitter flavor. Surprised this place is still in business. read more

tl;dr while the cupcakes don't live up the to ravenous hype, the out-of-this-world banana pudding is an item that will certainly draw me back Originally a quaint corner store focusing on simple made-from-scratch baked sweets, over 2 decades Magnolia Bakery (and its cupcakes, in particular) was featured widely in the media and has since expanded across the US and internationally. The Upper East Side location is tucked just inside of Bloomingdale's department store. Marble counters, ornate lighting fixtures hanging from the pressed tin ceilings, black-and-white hexagon tile floors, and baby blue accents played up the chic vibe. The queue loops around the deep room, populated by steady stream of customers. Upbeat contemporary music blends with the echoes from Bloomingdales. Many staff members eagerly attend to patrons, while others masterfully hand-frosting cupcakes and prep other baked items. Bakery items are curated across the long display counter, while pudding is prepacked into takeout tubs and kept chilled within a minifridge. My partner and I arrived midday to a 5-minute line, and we opted to split a medium Banana Pudding and a Chocolate Buttercream Chocolate Cupcake. The pudding consisted of 3 simple ingredients: chewy but not soggy vanilla wafers, dense and smooth vanilla pudding, and chunks of banana. The perfect ratio of each ingredient blended into a heavenly dessert -- excellent flavors, not overwhelmingly sweet, and no fake banana taste. My partner even commented that this was among her favorite dishes in NYC. In contrast, the cupcakes were small and forgettable. It was topped with light, mousse-like icing, and the cake itself was indistinguishable from grocery store varieties. While the cupcake was a let-down, the banana pudding was easily the best I've ever tasted. My partner even commented that this was among her favorite dishes in NYC. I'd definitely recommend anyone swing by Magnolia exclusively for this stellar pudding. read more

Magnolia Bakery - Cupcake and Banana Pudding - Bakeries Near Me - New York, New York

This location is okay as well. It's just that it's not really convenient. I also noticed that they don't have many selections like other locations. I don't know if that's because they are inside of a huge department store, but in either case the items I ordered I still was happy with. The customer service was great. They acknowledged me and I didn't feel rushed. They asked if I needed a bag and spoon or forks. That last location I visited could use a lesson or two from the employees at this location. The three stars is only because of the limited selections, and I don't know if it was because I came at the end of the day or what. I would visit this location just to check it out again because I can't with the one at Grand Central, but after so many different experiences with Magnolia I think I prefer to stick to my west side location or the one in Rockefeller. If I had to make a quick run, this would be my new location. Happy Yelping! read more

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Review of the famous Banana Pudding, from someone.... that doesn't really like banana pudding lol: Good but not great. Magnolia's Banana Pudding is one of the better ones I've tried, but still not enough to convert me to a Banana Pudding lover. The banana cream was whipped to a very rich, but light, creamy texture. The wafer pieces were fully soaked so they added some texture bits to the whipped cream, but not much. This is a NYC staple so if you haven't tried it, you definitely should. Just expect to pay absurd NY prices for an insanely sweet cup of banana whipped cream. read more

Off the top of the list the Banana Pudding is amazing! I've tried both and the pumpkin spice one is in my opinion much better. I enjoy the flavors a lot! The prices are on the higher end but it is filling so I don't think the values missing. A small was around $5 if I recall correctly. The reason I didn't give 5 stars is the store is super cramped and doesn't feel like a nice place to be. The staff was very nice so it's not service, just the physical space. I've only tried the pudding from this location but the cakes from the other locations were amazing (especially the cheesecake!) Give it a try if you're in the neighborhood! read more

Magnolia Bakery - a hand holding a cup of ice cream - Bakeries Near Me - New York, New York

Stopped in after dining from Piccolo Cucina down the road.. wanted to see if the Banana Pudding is worth the hype. The bakery was closing soon and my friend and I ordered quickly. There was not a line so we received our treasures quickly. I wanted the small pudding but was told it was sold out (?) thus I ordered the medium. I also ordered cupcakes for my weekly Monday Management meetings. The pudding is @$7.95 and each cupcake is @$3.95. We received excellent and friendly service and as always I ask for their reusable Magnolia Plastic bag. I just got home and had a little taste of the pudding ( one teaspoon a day is all I can afford from calories perspective thus it will last a week! Lol!) Utterly scrumptious and I earned it with 15,000 steps today.. so there! read more

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