visiting nyc for the first time and want to try a bakery you don't have at home? ya come for the banana 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! read more

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I never thought I'd go to the most talked about dessert place in NYC. What's really unique, it's known 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 read more

I understand this place is hyped for their banana bread pudding, but I don't like banana so I had to skip on that :). We got here about an hour before closing and it was still pretty busy - there is no seating inside so it's a grab and go type of situation. I would have appreciated it more if the staff was kinder - they were pretty rude and didn't look like they cared about running things smoothly and calmly. They have separate ordering lines for different pastries but that wasn't very clear until I got yelled at to go to the other line instead. The slice of chocolate cake was delicious, thankfully... but don't think I'd go back - I can get chocolate cake elsewhere without getting treated rudely. read more

Magnolia Bakery - Chocolate Cake Slice w/ Chocolate Buttercream - Desserts Near Me - New York, New York

There's one thing that you have to get here - and that's their banana pudding. It did seem like their cupcakes had a lot of hype as well, so I got one of those also. The banana pudding was very good. Does it completely live up to the hype? I'm not sure - I think there are better desserts in the city. But it's still very good. What makes this special is the way the Nilla wafers sit inside the pudding - kind of like they're buried alive looking for the moment that someone discovers them when they break down the top layer of the pudding. Inside, they soften up to create a crumbly cake-like texture, which is just awesome the moment you get to it. As someone who's not really a fan of banana-based desserts, I thought this had a great balance between sweetness and banana flavor. It's airy, smooth, and delicious all the way through. The cupcake, though, was not good. While the frosting was decent enough - the bottom was just unbelievably dry. It tasted worse than grocery store cupcakes to me, all because the flour had zero moisture at all. It was shockingly bad. Overall, really like the banana pudding - but you really shouldn't get anything else. 7/10 read more

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The service was fast and reliable, and the location of it was great. I enjoyed my banana pudding while sitting at the steps of the Rockefeller Center. I don't think it's necessarily the best banana pudding I've ever had (nothing beats homemade, especially when your mom is from the South), but it's worth the try nonetheless. read more

Magnolia Bakery - Classic Banana Pudding Medium (K) - Desserts Near Me - New York, New York

Was never a crazy fan on banana pudding but had to try this out while we were craving dessert. My friends and I shared the Banana Pudding & Milk & Cookies Cheesecake. Super filling, sweet, and fluffy! On a hot day, a bite of this was great to cool us down. It was definitely pretty sweet, but we brought this home as a dessert for later and it still tasted great! read more

Magnolia Bakery - Banana Pudding (Left) & Milk & Cookies Cheesecake (Right) - Desserts Near Me - New York, New York

I hadn't had magnolia in years and wanted to stop in while visiting NYC. The location was small with no seating. Gotta get your goods to go, which is fine. Service was quick. The red velvet cupcake I ordered was such a disappointment. It was just so dry. Kind of hurt going down. I need to drink water afterwards to get that dry crumb feeling out of my throat. Not sure what happened here but this was not good. read more

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We had a treats delivered from here for a meeting. While they're better known for perhaps their cupcakes, the banana pudding - beautiful and delicious, rich and sweet, lovely version - that was much better. read more

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Magnolia Bakery is popular bakery known for its American baked goods, ranging from cookies, cakes, and more. I expected this location to be busier, but everything moved quickly. The space is rather small, so definitely a grab-and-go type of spot. I tried their Banana Pudding and I was not that impressed. It was lukewarm (the cashier grabbed it from the counter) which was disappointing as I feel like it should have been cold (there were a lot of them in the fridge too). I am not sure if they were just trying to get rid of their older Banana Puddings, but as a lover of this dessert, it was whatever. I have had better Banana Pudding at a gas station. read more

Magnolia Bakery - Banana Pudding - Desserts Near Me - New York, New York

It was late on a Saturday night and after a bad restaurant experience I wanted a little sweet treat. 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. read more

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I haven't been to a Magnolia Bakery in years and decided to visit this location while in the area. I opted for a chocolate cupcake and a slice of carrot cake. Both were good, but I didn't feel they were incredibly fresh. They lacked that moist, freshly made bakery taste. Not awful but just not the best. read more

Can't make a trip to NYC without getting some banana pudding at Magnolia Bakery. Luckily there was one 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. read more

Magnolia Bakery - Classic Banana Pudding - Desserts Near Me - New York, New York

We kept hearing from our daughter-in-law about how good Magnolia Bakery is, so when we finally got a chance to check it out in New York, it was better than expected. They have lots of different baked goods. I tried the pumpkin pecan bar, and it was delicious, thick, moist, soft, and yummy. You really don't taste the pumpkin which was great for me. My wife tried their banana pudding that she had been looking forward to. She said it was delicious. Nice and light, not too sweet--that's the way she likes it. They're also selling all kinds of baked goods, like carrot cakes, cookies, etc. The staff was friendly, efficient, and always ready to help. We also bought a banana pudding kit for our daughter-in-law to try making it herself since she couldn't be there with us. Overall, a great experience, and we will definitely come back again. read more

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Magnolia Bakery's famous Banana Pudding was on our must-try list, so we stopped by to grab one while walking around the city. It absolutely lived up to the hype. The Banana Pudding was incredibly creamy, perfectly balanced, and not overly sweet. Every bite was delicious, and it's easy to understand why it's so famous. We would happily stop by for it every single day. Unfortunately, we can't say the same about the Red Velvet Cake. The frosting tasted overly sweet and a bit artificial, and overall it just wasn't as flavorful as we expected. It was definitely the weaker item of the two. Even so, the Banana Pudding alone is more than enough reason to visit Magnolia Bakery. It was outstanding and one of the best desserts we had in New York. read more

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My friend told me about this place so we had to try it! My daughter had the red velvet cheesecake and my son had the original cheesecake. They're so cute and delicious. The kids really enjoyed it so much, we went twice during our vacation. The customer service was great! There were so many different flavors I wanted to try, but I'm on a diet. They had some Oreos dessert that looked amazing! I had to resist. read more

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Walked by this shop while I was in NYC. Heard about the famous banana pudding and had to try it. The store is in a great spot for tourists. The store was small and cute. The line moved quickly as the person at the counter had banana pudding on deck. One they give you your item(s) you are move to the next line for check out. Then you are sent out the exit door. You felt kinda rush but I guess that is New York for you. I got a small which ran about $6. To be honest, I had better banana pudding and it was mostly whip cream in the filling. Having the pudding out for quick service made it a bit warm for my liking. It might have been better chilled. It was a good place to stop and try it. read more

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When we went there the line was out the door, it was late at night so they were moving fast! The guy was amazing at moving the line through, he ran it like a marine. We had a quick and easy experience which we greatly appreciated! The food was good and the place was clean! Will be back! read more

Stopped by to pick up a slice of the Carrot Cake $8.25 from this popular dessert spot near Rockefeller Center in the Midtown area of NYC. The sliced cakes are prepackaged. I brought to the register and had it later that evening. It was delicious. read more

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Stopped by on the way to breakfast. Tried the banana pudding which I thought was delicious. The red velvet cake was super dry and hard. I could've used it in a snowball fight . The dough it muffins was really good and they allow you to sample. The Custer service is also good. read more

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Stopped by while visiting nearby landmarks and had to try the famous banana pudding everyone talks about and It absolutely lived up to the hype. Super good and easily the highlight. There's also a huge selection of pastries and desserts to choose from, so plenty of options if you want to try more than one thing. The line/process can be a little confusing at first since people are walking in from all directions. Just a heads up: you grab your items at the counter and then wrap around to the checkout area. The staff felt a bit quick and "to the point" but that's pretty typical for the NYC pace, so no big deal. Overall, definitely a must stop spot if you're in the area and want to try their banana pudding. read more

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I came back to visit Magnolia Bakery on a Saturday afternoon. Whenever I come into this location, I usually have to wait a while to get into Magnolia Bakery. However, I walked right in and didn't have to wait too long to get helped this time. Usually, the staff you see when you walk in only help with bakery and beverage items and you have to go to the cashier to get banana pudding, but the staff said they could help with everything. January's pudding of the month is Hot Chocolate Banana Pudding (small was $6.25). Hot Chocolate Banana Pudding Cup has layers of chocolate banana pudding, rich chocolate wafers, bananas, marshmallow fluff, and a sprinkle of mini chocolate chips for the perfect bite every time. My husband really enjoyed it. Of course, you have to get the Classic Banana Pudding as well. The medium was $7.25. I always get their Chocolate Chunk Blondie ($4.25) and Magic Cookie Bar ($3.95). They are both delicious, golden, buttery, and delightful treats. Magnolia Bakery Is New York's Local Bakery and you should definitely visit when you are in NYC. read more

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I was so excited to visit this iconic bakery! We of course got the banana pudding and a few extras. Everything was delicious. The banana pudding is packed with flavor and well worth it. My only draw backs were there was no where in sight to sit and enjoy the desserts. It was also crowded so it was hard to navigate and really pick things out. I might pre pick some of your treats and go in with some kind of plan. read more

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Oof love banana pudding, but Magnolia over the years has gotten way too sweet with not enough real banana! We also tried the banana pudding bar with the red velvet flavor and there wasn't bananas in it :( read more

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Layout was clean and was served promptly and quickly. However, their banana pudding was good but basic. The sugar was overwhelming and had to throw the rest away. Smaller servings or sharing with family and friends is recommended. read more

To many old-school New Yorkers, they may not have been inside of a "Magnolia Bakery" let alone heard of it. But this wildly popular baked goods/dessert shop has been around since 1996. From what started as a single business in the West Village neighborhood of New York City (on Bleeker St/W. 11th St) has rabidly expanded to roughly 9 other locations (in the NYC area) as well as Los Angeles, Chicago and even internationally. Their business even appeared on the hit TV show, "Sex & The City" as this popularized the entire cupcake craving before it became a thing. The location I am focusing on is one of their busiest in all of NYC, at the corner of 6th Ave & W 49th St in the heart of Lower Manhattan. What makes this location convenient is the close proximity from the Rockefeller Center and the adjacent subway station that is just steps away. However, convenience can draw an insane amount of customers and that is exactly what I experienced. I came with my lady during the afternoon on Sunday 10/12/2025 at around 3:45pm. It was a cool, rainy day and the line had about 20+ guests waiting to get enjoy a yummy dessert. They do have very generous hours of operation being open for business 7 days a week from 8am-10pm. As for the interior layout of this place, it is quite small yet very practical. Furthermore, if you are looking to enjoy your savory treat inside, that won't happen since they do not offer any tables. So plan on taking your food to go. Once inside, you will see several large display cases that feature their selection of cakes, cookies, cheesecakes, cupcakes, brownies, and their #1 most popular and requested item, their "Banana Pudding". This was the only item we ordered as we had dinner plans later that day. After making the trek to nearby Rockefeller Center to enjoy this savory treat, I finally got to try their famous Banana Pudding. The overall consistency had a soft, doughy texture while the banana itself offered a sweeter taste to it. What really bumped this pudding up a notch was the graham cracker crumbles that made every bite quite delicious. They have many other offerings of their puddings available in pumpkin (during the fall months), apple, and red velvet. They also sell their Just the Crumb treats as well as a DIY Pudding Kit. If you're a fan of sweets, definitely check out "Magnolia Bakery" as I was pleasantly surprised. With above average customer service, excellent desserts, decent prices, and a great novelty idea, I am giving this place four stars. read more

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Magnolia Bakery's banana pudding is the absolute best! Cannot miss and must get it if you come as it is what they are well known for. We picked up 2 cake slices for a birthday, the hummingbird slice which has banana, pineapple, and pecans with a cream cheese frosting and a confetti cake slice. The Hummingbird slice was absolutely delicious. It was so moist with the banana and the cream cheese frosting paired so well. The confetti slice was really dry and wasn't saved by the frosting. Not sure if it was the slice we picked but I wouldn't recommend that one. read more

Magnolia Bakery - Hummingbird Cake Slice Confetti Cake Slice - Desserts Near Me - New York, New York

Yeah this was some of the worst BP I've ever had. And I know BP ball. No flavor, just felt like I was eating whipped cream. Also the small cup was only filled up halfway, there's a giant hole of air underneath the top layer, literally a lays chip bag. The wafers were hard and stiff and hurt the roof of my mouth. I get it, there's hella people in line, but this is just sad. No love and joy in this pudding. read more

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Good! But nothing to rave about Was waiting for some Adel's right across the street and a few of us decided to grab dessert to help us with the wait. On this particular evening, there was no wait! We basically walked right up to order. We decided to try a Banana Pudding and an Apple Crisp Pudding Cup. Both were good! The banana pudding had a nice flavor and I liked the crumbs. I found it a bit sweet and I think a salty element (like a salted caramel ribbon?) would've elevated the flavor. I slightly preferred the Apple Crisp Pudding cuz the acidity from the apples helped cut the sweet a bit. Overall, standard dessert that was good but didn't particularly wow me. read more

Magnolia Bakery - Banana Pudding - Desserts Near Me - New York, New York

The only thing we came for and had was the banana pudding and it absolutely knocked everyone's socks off. I've had it once before and I've been craving it again ever since - this definitely delivered. It's a small location but it moves quick and we were in and out in about 5 min. Yum!! read more

Well I'm going to put myself out there and say I'm not a fan and their famous banana pudding is overhyped. It had more whipped cream texture than anything. The line goes fast, so don't be discouraged seeing the line out the door lol. The location is great for the tourist area. The staff friendly and they do have more than the their banana pudding like cookies, cupcakes and more. read more

I'm showing my BFF around New York City. I had to take them to my favorite place for a cupcake. Besides the architecture of the building. It really does stand out among the crowd and more ways than one. It is a treasure to watch all the staff and all the employees in training WORKING SOOO HARD and delivering all the sweetness they have. I saw my beautiful cupcake and I had to get it and my BFF. Got a cookie and some pudding. Everything is made fresh and the presentation is so lovely. We picked up our items and then brought it to the cashier. It was very kind and helpful Miss Brielle. I've been here 1 million times and I'm really surprised I didn't write anything about it before. It is a wonderful little bakery. There's no chance of eating your item inside... But you can go to 30 rock or even go to Central Park with your goodies and enjoy the Metropolitian atmosphere with your beautiful treat like I did. I really am a big fan of this business. Delicious and beautiful every time. I really love coming for the holidays to see the special decorations that they have. They have a unique design around the holidays, especially! read more

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If you go back far enough in Yelp reviews, I'm sure you'll see another review(s) from me with must higher ratings. But now I have to say, "Mid!" When did this place go so down hill? Hopefully it hasn't and y'all can set me straight. I go to Magnolia every time we're in NY (about once a year). And I only go to Magnolia with one purpose - the Banana Pudding. I feel so many other places make amazing bakery goods but the banana pudding is the item that sets them apart and reminds me of my southern roots. This time the banana pudding was lacking both of those - bananas and pudding! It was basically Nila wafers with whipped cream (and of course more cream than wafers). Bananas are cheap so I don't know why those were lacking, and I'm only assuming that they don't homemake their pudding (and the internet confirmed) and those boxes (especially in bulk) are super cheap ... so what gives! So disappointing! I'm sure this area (Rockefeller) and shop will continue to be a tourist spot. I'll be curious to see if others have a better pudding experience. If not, I'll need a different sweet treat when I visit next year! read more

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I came here expecting the most amazing banana pudding and I can honestly say it did not disappoint!! I ordered a medium, however, the small is actually the perfect size to satisfy anyone's sweet tooth and not over indulge. Although I was laser focused on having the banana pudding there are many other deserts to try. The place is small but clean and the line was long but it moves fast. Super friendly staff, I would definitely come back to have more banana pudding and try other deserts! read more

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Magnolia is famous for their banana pudding which is unparalleled. I've been here a couple times in the past two months and it's an easy interaction, order, get the goods, pay and leave. No lingering, no seats inside or outside, completely utilitarian which I kinda love. The employees are just there to dish out the goods and then you pay them. As long as you go in knowing how they operate, you'll be golden. Grab one here and carry on the plane if you can't finish! read more

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Pretty good banana pudding that wasn't too sweet! Only thing I would recommend is having the option for a topping of crushed or bits of wafers for more texture to it. It would've made a world of difference. Casual fast to go spot. Service is fast, be ready to order and pay. read more

Rating: 3.4/5 We finally tried the famous Banana Pudding from Magnolia Bakery, and honestly, it felt a bit overhyped. We ordered a small cup ($5.95), which seemed pricey for just 4 ounces. The pudding is layered with vanilla wafers, fresh bananas, and creamy vanilla pudding. Compared to other banana puddings I've had, this one was denser and heavier rather than light and airy. Nothing really stood out to me, so I don't quite get why it's considered "world famous." I wouldn't wait in line for it, but if you're nearby and there's little to no wait, it's worth trying once. read more

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Magnolia Bakery is a must in NYC, I hear. And it didn't disappoint. This location is great in Rockefeller Center. The location wasn't busy when we popped in on a Saturday around 1pm. I had no idea there would be so much to choose from - cupcakes, cakes, brownies, blondes, cheesecakes, and cookies. It was kind of overwhelming, but we were only there for banana pudding. We placed our order, paid, and left. The lines were kind of confusing though. People were trying to order at the counter where you pay, but you're supposed to order at the counter first and the pay. There is no where to sit and eat, so you have to find somewhere to sit outside. We found a spot to sit across the street. There is plenty of places around this location to sit, which is nice. We ordered the original banana pudding and the seasonal pumpkin spice banana pudding. And both were amazing. Very rich and delicious. The large is pretty big and I had to eat it at two different times. It stayed pretty good in the fridge for a few days. I wish we would have come back and tried a cupcake or cake. read more

Magnolia Bakery - Pumpkin Spice Pudding Large - Desserts Near Me - New York, New York

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A friend recommended I try it while I was visiting. We went together, and I'm so glad we did! I ordered the Blueberry Banana Pudding, and it lived up to the hype. The fresh blueberries added the perfect touch to the creamy banana pudding, and the balance of flavors was spot on. It was rich without being too sweet, and every bite was delicious. I'll definitely be stopping by again the next time I'm in New York! read more

I had to try their famous Banana Pudding after hearing about it for a while. In one of their locations close to a crowded area of New York, I came upon a long line of customers trying mainly the banana pudding along with customers buying many cookie souvenirs to bring home. Between my friend and I, we just shared one banana pudding. I enjoyed the mixed banana and other toppings found inside the creamy pudding itself. It was not too sweet & was the perfect portion size for the both of us to share. It's worth the try! read more

Magnolia Bakery - Banana Pudding - Desserts Near Me - New York, New York

Been wanting to try Magnolia Bakery since it was recommended to me while being in NYC. I was so happy when I accidentally stumbled by it on my long walk back to the hotel. Luckily it wasn't busy and they were fully stocked so I decided to try the banana pudding red velvet cookie and the banana pudding. YUM the cookie was big, soft and moist and had just the right hint of banana flavor. The banana pudding was everything I thought it would be. Not too sweet with chunks of banana. It was surprisingly light. I ordered the small and it was actually pretty big. So happy I got to try this NYC staple! read more

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