Appreciate that there is a magnolia bakery right here in Grand Central and it's super convenient for me and those in the area. I absolutely loved their red velvet cupcakes. They were fluffy, sweet, light, velvety and so delightful with the tasty cream on top, they are as beautiful as they look. This particular location was a takeout spot, but appreciate how quickly the long lines were flowing quickly. The folks working here were cheerful and polite and also give recommendations on what to order if you get stuck. A nice environment! read more

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Grand Central Terminal is a place where you can admire Beaux-Arts architecture, marvel at the crowds, and pay Midtown Manhattan prices for things that cost far less anywhere else. The lower-level Dining Concourse is a reliable reminder of that last reality. Magnolia Bakery has built an international reputation around its famous banana pudding. This Grand Central outpost offers a quick way to grab a cup without making a trip to the original Bleecker Street storefront in the West Village. It is convenient if you are catching a train and need a fast hit of sugar. The banana pudding itself was as advertised: rich, nostalgic layers of vanilla wafers, sliced bananas, and sweet whipped pudding. No complaints about the dessert. The pricing, however, remains eye-watering. Bananas, vanilla wafers, and pudding seem to transform into luxury commodities the second they cross into Grand Central. At these prices, the plastic cup ought to come with a small certificate of stock ownership. The primary issue was the operational atmosphere. While waiting in line, customers were treated to a loud argument among the staff regarding who was responsible for which counter duties. Meanwhile, several people wandered through the queue asking customers for spare change. Managing terminal foot traffic is a challenge, but the combination made for a chaotic stop. There is something inherently dispiriting about paying a premium for a treat while watching the staff debate their shift duties in public. The banana pudding is a solid product, and the convenience is undeniable. But between the price tag and the disorganized counter, this outpost lacks the polish of the West Village original. If you are already in the terminal and need the pudding, it does the job. Just do not expect the experience to match the price tag. read more

Magnolia Bakery - THE Banana Pudding - Bakeries Near Me - New York, New York

I asked the African lady for cream cheese on both sides and she had no idea what i was talking about. The other employee had to tell her what that meant. I got the bagel and went home and open it. There is barely any cream cheese on it and it's burnt and taste burnt. Please make sure your employees understand basic asks that your customers make and also that they TOAST the bagel not burn it. Its not rocket science. read more

Wanted to try the popular Banana creme pudding, and can officially say I tried it. Small cup of this decadent dessert cost roughly 5.75. The pudding is a combination of bananas, vanilla creme batter, and yellow cake. My first spoonful was sugary sweet~was not able to taste anything else from that bite aside from it being overpoweringly sweet. The few chunks of bananas tasted good and lessen any of the sugar from the rest of the cup. This location within Grand Central Terminal is small and does not have their own seating, there's a few standing tables nearby. Overall, it's okay. read more

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Once you give a mouse a cookie... he keeps coming back for more. This sentiment is for me and Magnolia lol I can't get enough! read more

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I ordered through their website and picked up my order at the Grand Central location. Everything was fairly organized, and they were able to locate my order quickly, which made the pickup process easy. I ordered mini cupcakes for my office, and everyone loved them. They were fresh, delicious, and the frosting was just right--not too sweet or overpowering. I'll definitely be ordering from there again. On a previous visit, I also tried the banana pudding since so many people recommended it, and it absolutely lived up to the hype. It was amazing! read more

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Finally got to try the banana pudding! It was delicious and not super sweet. I wish I got a cake or cupcake too cause they looked so good but I also didn't want to eat so much sugar in one sitting. Great service. They are quick: line moved fast. It in the grand central station so it's a quick to go and there isn't seat or anywhere to enjoy. Lots of tables nearby though to eat. I enjoyed the banana pudding I thought it was thick and creamy. I got a small but kind of wish I got the next size up because it was good and I wanted more. Glad I saw it was here because I really wanted to try it! read more

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As a banana pudding, this is excellent! So spongy, melt in the mouth and sweet. I don't think I was personally a fan though finding it overly sweet and heavy. read more

Banana Pudding is top notch!! That is all we wanted to try from Magnolia and it did not disappoint. It's creamy and just delicious. If you visit NYC that is definitely a must try so put it on your list. read more

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Definitely the best banana pudding I've had in my life! Must do whenever I'm in NY. There's a lot of Magnolia locations around NY and I love this one since it's conveniently in Grand Central station in a food court downstairs. Lines move fast and there's plenty of tables in the food court also, although it's standing tables. read more

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Super quick we just walked up to the cash register and bought their famous banana pudding. I really liked it but a few of my friends thought it was a bit too sweet so just keep that in mind. read more

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I picked my granddaughter up from the train station and she had a surprise for me! Twice a week she travels through Grand Central and stops at Magnolias Bakery! I usually decline her offer to bring me something sweet but she didn't ask. She just handed me a bag and inside was a chocolate chunk Blondie and a Lemon bar! Well I ate that chocolate chunk blondie so fast it was delicious so there's no picture for u guys. I did take the lemon bar home for after dinner I took a picture, although the bag is wrinkled up from being stuffed in Her backpack! So if you are on the Long Island Railroad go through grand central station it's really nice and lots of little spots to eat! read more

Magnolia Bakery - A lemon bar that had a rough trip home but was still soft and delicious! - Bakeries Near Me - New York, New York

While passing through Grand Central Terminal to catch my train home,I decided to make a quick stop at Magnolia Bakery for some banana pudding. It felt like the perfect grab & go treat so I went ahead & ordered a large. The cashier was friendly & gave me service w/ a smile. Inside was excessively clean & there were treats galore. The pudding was just ok for me. Not overly sweet which some people might actually prefer if they don't like desserts that are too sugary. It had a lot of cookies layered inside. The cookies was giving more of a cake like texture & taste than a traditional vanilla wafer. There was a generous amount of bananas & they tasted fresh which I def appreciated. Overall, it was a convenient stop inside the terminal when you want something comforting before heading out. While it didn't completely wow my taste buds, it was still a decent dessert option. I was in a rush so I ate it home(I didn't want to miss my train) & unfortunately I would have took pics of the bakery but my phone was dead. read more

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Grabbed a medium banana pudding & the chocolate parfait. Both were excellent. Arrived around 8 p.m. and waited maybe ten minutes in line. Totally worth it. Staff were all smiles and kept things moving. Not a lot of seating that I saw, but there are some high top tables to stand at right behind this location. I was nervous because it's in Grand Central, but it was great. read more

always love magnolia bakery's banana puddings. this location is just a stall in the dining concourse so there isn't much space, but the line wasn't as long as I expected, and we got our order quickly. I try the seasonal flavor most times I visit, but I still think I like the original the best. the cookies and cream banana pudding ($7.95, medium) was good but the cookies and cream overwhelmed the banana part. we also tried the red velvet banana pudding cookie ($3.95) but it was kind of a flop--it didn't taste anything like banana pudding, there were oreo bits in it so it was more like red velvet oreo. luckily it wasn't too sweet read more

Magnolia Bakery - Cookies & Cream Banana Pudding Medium, Red Velvet Banana Pudding Cookie - Bakeries Near Me - New York, New York

I LOVE BANANA PUDDING!!!! LOVEEEEEEE every month i look forward to every single month's new specialty flavor. My favorite flavors are: OG, Oreo, pumpkin even tho no bananas it was good The ones I don't like: carrot cake, strawberry , pb chocolate (all of these don't have banana just a diff pudding) I've also gotten the frozen ones from DoorDash. I didn't love it. read more

Magnolia is a must grab while in the city. Their original banana pudding is delicious but I also enjoy trying their seasonal flavors. This location can get busy at times, and flavors sometimes sell out. There is some seating available read more

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I love this place. Line is always long as ever unless you catch it early morning. Larger size puddings are usually available but smalls are not later in the day so be prepared. Pudding is consistent, i've had cakes, and cupcakes, tried drink that wasn't great but could've been an off day. The decor is beautiful and inviting and consistent with other locations. Staff is nice and they do a lot because many people are new and buying a lil of everything and they are patient. They also have a checkin in point system for rewards. I love that eat month there are different specialty flavors. Blueberry was my favorite this year. I'm looking forward to trying out what to come for the new year. read more

Magnolia Bakery - The Blueberry Crisp Pudding Small AMAZING!!! highly recommend!! It's giving Violet from Willie Wonka in a good way - Bakeries Near Me - New York, New York

I came here to use up my gift card and I asked it they can check my balance. It seems like they were having issues finding that out. After that was retrieved, I went back on the line to get their original banana pudding and the specialty one. It was so tasty. I just wish their customer service was better. They should improve upon that. read more

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If you're in the food court of grand central terminal, you can't skip the famous banana pudding at magnolia! I always go with the classic banana pudding, but they have rotating seasonal flavors. The line moves pretty quickly, even though there's always a line. I've only been here once where they had sold out of banana pudding, but that was later in the evening. There's plenty of food court seating or take it on the go and admire the ceilings of grand central or check out whispering gallery :) read more

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Always amazing. One of the things I had been looking most forward to on this trip. The original is smooth, not too sweet however, the banana is a touch under ripe. The red velvet is so so good, chocolaty and tons of cake. Line moves fast. read more

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My colleagues and I were feeling like something sweet between meetings and concluded that cake would fill the void. But, where to go? In theory, there are so many options, but since I remembered there was a Magnolia in GCT I thought that would be the quickest and easiest option - so off I went. I honestly missed the boat when it came to Magnolia's. I feel like they were really popular in the mid 2000s and 2010s, and because they became somewhat etched in popular culture, I have known of them for a while. However, their two signature items - cupcakes and banana pudding - are not at the top of my list favorite desserts so I never made it my intention to try them out. This specific Magnolia is located on the Dining Concourse of GCT amongst several other eateries. They had a good selection of bakes, but my eyes immediately went to the cake slices. A mountain of them in different varieties right when you enter the queue. I decided to get a slice of their confetti cake, and since I was there I picked up two cookies - chocolate chunk and oatmeal. The cake was dry - I mean it looked good but yeah, super dry. The cookies were better, but nothing too outstanding. Perhaps their other bakes are better, but I was not impressed with what I had. Service was good, I was taken care of promptly; they have a good system in place and before I knew it I was on my way. Overall, I wasn't impressed with Magnolia. Perhaps I didn't get the right things, but I'm not running back to them. read more

Solid 4 stars for purely their banana pudding. Generous ripe bananas meets whipped cream and Nilla wafers. It was so good we ate it twice. They have other baked goods like their lemon tarts and cakes, but these are just not as tasty as their banana pudding. Go and try their small containers of banana pudding if you're at grand central station. read more

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Ordered a vanilla birthday cake, a dozen mini chocolate cupcakes, and a large banana pudding for pickup a week ahead of time. Online ordering was easy and packed well, pickup in the terminal was slow (confused employees not knowing where online orders were kept or how to determine what was ordered) and technically incorrect (provided full sized cupcakes instead of mini - a big upgrade if edible). Cake and cupcake prices were inexpensive for the city. Unfortunately the cake and cupcakes were inedible but made for nice photos. The frosting on both was rock hard even after allowing everything to come to temperature. The cake, both chocolate and vanilla were dry as bone and fell apart immediately. After one day in proper storage all pieces of the cake and cupcake were brick hard. The banana pudding was the star of the show and got some in the group hooked on banana pudding as a concept, but none of us would go back to a magnolias. The price was nearly $10 for a pint size (large), for a little pudding, soggy wafers, and bananas.. flavor was there though. The location is beautiful and you can't get more convenient. The inedibility for someone who will eat all cake including bad cake completely turned me off, 10 of 12 cupcakes and greater than 75% of the cake was thrown away. I will encourage others to not waste the same money as I did. read more

Magnolia Bakery - Vanilla Cake Slice w/ Vanilla Buttercream, Chocolate Cupcakes w/ Chocolate Buttercream - 6 Count, Classic Banana Pudding Large - Bakeries Near Me - New York, New York

Of course I had to come down here and pick up my pumpkin spice banana pudding. It's the best one that they make to me in my opinion, but this time on this visit I wanted to purchase a pistachio cake because it was calling to me lol. This particular location in Grand Central Station, along with food halls that you can also stop by and sit down, eat or shop. I personally just love to come visit. It's quick and easy you say what you want and move along quickly. They usually have all of the seasonal pudding flavors and more. I would say thumbs up and give it a visit sometime. Happy Yelping! read more

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Apple Crisp Pudding - what a delight. You get hints of the warm flavor, but not overpowering where it strays from the original essence of a banana pudding. It was so smooth and easy to eat. read more

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Dining Concourse at Grand Central Terminal 89 E. 42nd St. New York, NY 10017 Magnolia Bakery Banana Pudding Initially, I wasn't sure what to expect as I could not visually see the dessert. As soon as I opened the lid, it was love at first sight. The smooth, creamy pudding was loaded with chunks of banana slices. read more

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This is a weird situation because the first time I had it, I had the flu so my taste buds were like mostly gone. And so, when I tried their banana pudding, I was like, "Omg this is so good!! Best thing ever!" But then I had their banana pudding again a week later since I recovered from the flu and I wanted to compare and see if I would still like it the same as the first time. Well, it turns out I didn't. I thought the banana pudding this time around was kind of bland and mostly composed of whipped cream. read more

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A girls trip with in NYC required a stop to get a treat. In the midst of the hustle and bustle of Grand Central Station we beelined it to Magnolia Bakery. One in our group had to have a banana pudding. Everyone in our group of five got something different, including cookies, a brownie, chocolate, parfait, and a cupcake. They also had an extensive variety of cake slices. I got the chocolate cupcake and was underwhelmed, the flavor was good, but it was very dry, not worth the calories. I had one bite and gave it to my sister. The prices were as expected in New York. When we arrived mid morning the line was around the counter to the back, but their process is efficient and we moved quickly. The only issue I had was you had to order at the beginning of the counter before you see everything in the display case. Employees were friendly. Everyone has to try Magnolia Bakery at least once. read more

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Magnolia Bakery's banana pudding is a must! My family and I shared a tub on a train ride a few years ago and were hooked. I had the opportunity to try it again on a recent visit to New York and it was just as good as I remembered! Fluffy and light and delicious, I've never even looked at anything else on their menu the banana pudding is just too good lol read more

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Conveniently located for a perfect snack before/after an Amtrak ride! You walk from end to end, seeing all their dessert offerings until you hit the register. Definitely come for their classic banana pudding! It's delicious and their flavors are well balanced - usually banana is too overpowering for me. Service was quick and the place was clean although there isn't much room to hang around. You will have to find somewhere else to eat. Utensils are available and the to go bag is good quality. If you have a bag of ice, it can last a multi-hour train ride. Perfect souvenir for home! read more

Not quite as nice as full-sized location, but convenient location to the subway. Grabbed an espresso and some small puddings to go. Can't recommend the coffee, but the banana pudding is always a highlight! I loved the seasonal pumpkin spice pudding even more read more

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Service was friendly enough and efficient considering the location and everyone catching a train. While in the city for work, I finally got to try the viral banana pudding from Magnolia Bakery. Before I got to see the actual sizes, I ordered a small. Don't bother. When I saw the sizes closer to the register, I immediately upgraded to a medium. A small is literally a bite. Is it good? Yes. I would rate it a 8/10. It's light and fluffy, almost like a mousse with great banana and vanilla wafer flavor. However, nothing beats good southern style homemade banana pudding with the thicker consistency (to me), so I don't think it's something to go crazy over but definitely good. I'd buy again if I saw another Magnolia. read more

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Located in the lower level food court area at grand central station, it's a great and very popular location. Staff is nice here even when very busy. Treats are always fresh and it's conveniently located near restrooms if needed prior to heading to destination. I always stop by here b4 heading back on my journey to the Bronx. Def enjoy this location and the service read more

Iconic NYC bakery serving up an essential foodie staple: the banana pudding. This location faithfully reproduces delicious pudding as we have had at others so rest assured that it's the real deal. Incredibly conveniently located in the bottom floor Grand Central Terminal, it's a great spot to check out while visiting. Employees were kind. We highly recommend the banana pudding, and the hot chocolate version is also great for those who love chocolate. read more

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Finally tried the famous banana pudding. It's very good. More whipped cream than pudding consistency. I wish it was served colder. I would definitely get again. read more

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My visit to the Magnolia Bakery in the basement of Grand Central was a simple affair and restored my confidence in Magnolia Bakery. I have been here before with inconsistent experiences, but this Memorial Day morning, they had fresh peanut butter cookies right out of the oven. A half dozen, thank you very much and a couple of the oatmeal raisin cookies. The oatmeal raisin cookies are good, very good. Nothing shocking or incredible, just good. They have that slightly raw dough leaning with the raisins and oats for which your palate is looking. Their peanut butter cookies are something altogether different. They are so good and not over baked. They retain their raw doughieness to give a soft baked texture. The peanuts are quite evident and there is a sweetness that becomes elevated with a slightly detectable salt that sets it off. Pro Tip: take two peanut butter cookies over to Van Leeuwen (after a nice meal at Melba's), all in the basement of Grand Central, and add them to the vanilla or perhaps even chocolate ice cream. I welcome your feedback from that experience! Four stars! read more

I do not like bananas at all, so I was never interested to try the infamous banana pudding at Magnolia Bakery. Somehow, I decided to give it a try since I was with others and could give it away if I didn't like it. This location is in the dining hall in the underground floor. There is a long line, but it does go by fairly quick. I ordered a medium Banana Pudding ($7.25), which was perfect to share for 3. The banana pudding is a mixture of Nilla cookies, whipped vanilla pudding, and bananas. What makes this so tasty is the airy and light whipped cream contrasting with the cookies that give it a bite. I did avoid the banana pieces, which made this the perfect sweet treat. read more

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Banana pudding was good but the blondie was very disappointing. Got a small corner piece that had very little chocolate. It did not resemble the others in the display case. Also found the oatmeal raisin cookie to be disappointing. I'll stick with Juniors in the future. read more

I was there on a Sunday evening. The employees were sweet, efficient and cheerful. when they could've been worn out and tired. The items I purchased were good but the staff made everything taste great! read more