{Overall: 5; Food: 5} Service: 4 I often order from this Magnolia Bakery location on DoorDash, and the cakes and banana pudding are always fresh. Sometimes I'll stop in if I'm also catching a train from the station. The store is clean, bright, and well stocked with their full selection of cake slices, banana pudding, and other treats. It also usually isn't too busy. I love how this location is consistently excellent. read more

This Magnolia location is located inside Moynihan Train Hall. It's not as trendy as its heyday in the 2000s, but there's a reason why it's still around -- the desserts are good. Genuinely, there is something here for almost everyone. I usually get the famous banana pudding, although I went for mini cupcakes on my latest visit. They are as tasty as I remember, with fluffy butter cream frosting and airy cake. Yes, it's pricier than grocery store mini cupcakes ($22 for a dozen), but it's a nice treat, especially when I'm planning to share them with friends and family. I especially appreciate that some of the packaged items have clear ingredient lists. I am mindful of allergens, and this packaging puts my mind at ease. Maybe next time I'll go for something seasonal. There's a good mix of the classics they're famous for and rotating specials. Again, a good stop if you want something dependable and sweet at Moynihan. read more

My first time trying the famous banana pudding! Thought I wouldn't like it since it sounded kinda heavy and other banana pudding stuff I never cared for or even liked but pleasantly surprised! Small store that's just walk through and go since it's at the train station Banana pudding - actually lighter than I expected and really good! Easy to eat and closer to like a pudding 7.5/10 read more

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I stopped here to get a cookie and they double charged me. The cookie was amazing but not for 7 bucks lol it should have been 3.95. I've had the banana pudding too and that is insane but expensive. read more

Magnolia Bakery - Banana Pudding Bundle outside Madison square garden. Waiting for my train to stop being delayed. - Bakeries Near Me - New York, New York

The pudding is so amazing here. It's not too sweet and doesn't taste artificial. I really like the seasonal pumping biscoff pudding, tastes almost like a pumpkin pie but creamier. The line was very fast and easy to get through. The location is perfect to grab to go in the train station. read more

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I understand the hype, very well made and very delicious. A little too sweet for my likely but I love the cakey-ness to the banana pudding. read more

Magnolia Bakery - Banana pudding -classic - Bakeries Near Me - New York, New York

I really like the Moynihan Train Hall location of Magnolia Bakery since there is always a short queue and service is really fast. I usually always get Magnolia Bakery's Chocolate Chunk Blondie ($3.95) and Magic Cookie Bar ($3.95). They are both delicious and always a wonderful treat. I typically don't care for their Classic Banana Pudding (medium is $7.25) and it is more of my husband's preference. However, I saw there is a limited-edition flavor pudding - Strawberry Crumble Pudding available from June 2 until June 29 and I had to try it. I got a Strawberry Crumble Pudding Medium for $7.95. The exclusive pudding features layers of creamy vanilla pudding, oven-roasted strawberries, vanilla wafers, and a buttery shortbread crumb. This was absolutely delicious and totally changed my views of Magnolia Bakery's banana pudding. Each scoop and bite I had comprised of the perfect harmony. I completely understand why Magnolia Bakery's Strawberry Crumble Pudding is a popular seasonal dessert. If you haven't been to Magnolia Bakery before, you definitely should and visit the Moynihan Train Hall location. read more

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The banana pudding is very good. I dont know if it's the best on the world, but its worth a try. read more

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I am obsessed with Magnolia and wish there was one closer to me :( I tried the pumpkin with biscoff and it reminds me of an apple pie haha! read more

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This particular one is located in Penn Station. I/we love the cupcakes and the way they are decorated with different-colored frosting and various cake choices. We tried a few different kinds between us and we all enjoyed. read more

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While I'm a fan of the banana pudding, I tried the red velvet cake today and it was the driest, blandest cake that I've ever had. Such a disappointment. The frosting was also lackluster. Entire cake was inedible. read more

This place is cute. I love that it's right in Penn Station. I've had a few of their pastries. Honestly a couple were not memorable. But I am huge fan of the banana pudding which they said was their most popular. I did come late right before close one time and away cappuccino muffins which who doesn't love free stuff? But it lacked much flavor and was just alright. I'd come back for the banana pudding but I'd be a little unenthusiastic to try anything else again. read more

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I had been looking forward to the day I could try the infamous Magnolia Bakery and happened to stumble upon one in Penn Station. I ordered a banana pudding, lemon bar and vanilla cupcake to go. Sadly, for how much I paid, I thought they would be better. I make a better banana pudding, lemon bar and cupcake. The lemon bar was too sweet and had no tartness. The vanilla cupcake was sad and dry. The banana pudding was just pudding. I was pretty disappointed considering how popular the bakery is. Staff were nice and considerate though! read more

Since I had a few minutes before my train track was even going to be assigned, I went searching for Magnolia Bakery upon my arrival at Moynihan Train Hall at Penn Station. It wasn't in the Food Hall. Turns out it is its own little shop (not a stall), located just kiddy corner to the Amtrak counter within the glass roofed hall! By the time I entered, the other customers had already been served. If I remember correctly, the medium was more than twice the portion of the small for less than double the price, so I ordered a medium portion of their specialty banana pudding to go - strawberry shortcake banana pudding. It was basically their classic plus strawberries. Yum! read more

Couldn't leave New York without making a stop at Magnolia Bakery! The banana pudding absolutely lived up to the hype--creamy, fresh, and worth every bite. I'm also a huge fan of the yellow cake with chocolate frosting, which is always a must-have for me. Grabbed a few goodies to enjoy later and everything was delicious. A classic NYC treat that's always worth the visit! read more

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Excellent staff that was quick and helpful. Best banana pudding you will ever try. The limited flavors are also just as tasty as the original banana pudding read more

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Solid bakery that makes quality cakes. Gone are the days of Crumbs cupcakes in NYC and Magnolia bakery fills that void. Stopped in to grab a small cake and cupcakes for a business meeting. As expected the desserts were a hit amongst our out of town guests. Service isn't bad here, typical NYC staff (if you get my drift). This place is located on concourse level of the train station which always seems to get me lost till I find it and realize I should have known where it was. read more

I have been wanting to try magnolia for so long and finally got the opportunity when I was delayed at the train station. The banana pudding was so good! The vanilla wafers were still hard and crunchy on the inside. It is really sweet, so a small is all you need. They have a lot of other goodies for sale so try to decide what you want before you get there. Line moves quick. read more

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I ordered 4 cupcakes different kinds not completely sure which was which until I bite them. They were all delicious it was so many flavors to choose from read more

Magnolia Bakery - Delicious cupcake full of flavor. - Bakeries Near Me - New York, New York

This is the best thing that has ever happened to Penn Station, New York the fact that I can go here to pick up some cupcakes before I head back to New Jersey is astonishing. I always go for the vanilla cupcake or the red velvet cupcake. I love the impeccable service the ambience of the new station, which is beautiful the cupcakes are always fresh and delicious as i ride through the tunnel tearing them delicious cupcakes on my way home.. make sure you don't walk and run and get you some cupcakes from the delicious iconic Magnolia bakery now located inside Penn Station in the New Amtrak station. I still have one left this morning that I'm going to eat with my coffee. read more

Magnolia Bakery - Oh so delicous Vanilla cupcake, with delicious icing and a cute summer flower on top..... - Bakeries Near Me - New York, New York

I came for the famous banana pudding and was not that impressed... it tasted like something I could make for myself for about one tenth of the price using some instant pudding mix. The bananas didn't taste fresh. It wasn't bad but I wouldn't come back for more. On the bright side, service was friendly and ambiance was very charming. read more

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I love Magnolia's Bakery, it is devastating they closed the DC location during Covid so this is always my favorite stop before I get on the train. The service is fast and even when there is a line, they move quick. The store runs out of the bread pudding often so if you are holding out on the visit until your train ride then you might not get to try the different flavors of bread pudding. read more

Quick fast service before and after travel. I have to have the banana pudding one for now and one for the road! read more

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The banana pudding here is exceptional! Although the place was packed, the service was quick and friendly. The only downside is that the location was a bit cramped, but other than that would recommend! read more

I can't believe I have never written a review for Magnolia Bakery. I have been buying cake slices for my train trips here for at least 5 years now. My go to is the chocolate cake with white icing. the slices I get have always been good. I am creature of habit and get the same things. They have a great set up for plasticware, and napkins. Which is great because that saves me a trip somewhere in the station to get a fork or walk to the dining car to get a fork on the train. Customer service can be a hit or miss. Generally I have felt a little rushed when I am there, and because of that I never really have had a moment to really see what they offer. So that's why I have always gone with the same two slices, chocolate with white icing and vanilla funfetti. read more

The banana pudding was everything you could imagine and more. I am a cookie girl. I want to see the cookies and taste them. I do like bananas but do not need many! I purchased 2 mini sizes and the specialty pudding which was apple crumble. I normally do not care for apples BUT.... This was incredible. The apples were not caramelized and over cooked but rather crisp and cold while still cooked. It gave the texted of biting into a pear. I loved it so much I stopped to purchase another for my trip back home. The store was cute and their system efficient. You are in and out. No seating inside but there is a place to mix your coffee. read more

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Yall... the banana pudding here IS worth the hype. One of the best I've ever had! My only complaint is that the medium is a bit small, especially for the price of it. Oh well, next time I'll just have to get a large! read more

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

Picked up a sweet treat at Magnolia Bakery in the train station while waiting for a friend to arrive. Everything looked amazing, but I decided to try the pumpkin cheesecake ($8.25) and it didn't disappoint! The crust was made with gingersnaps, which gave it the perfect mix of spice and sweetness. I'm not usually a fan of whipped cream, but whatever they use here was incredible light, creamy, and so good. Such a delicious fall treat! read more

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We had the carrot cake which was good but not a fan of the raisins in the cake. Chocolate chip cookies are not great. Peanut butter cookie was good. Desserts were good, not great. read more

My hubby and stopped by Magnolia bakery on our last day in NYC! We ordered the blueberry bar and Carmel cake! The blueberry bar was my favorite!!! It had a cookie like crust at the bottom that I enjoyed. My husband loved the caramel cake as well. The location at the train station is very busy! There was line when we arrived. The employees worked quickly to take our orders and get our orders to us as quickly as possible! The location is small, but lovely! I enjoyed my visit.. read more

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Lovely and convenient location at penn station. Who doesn't want a sweet treat before their trip?? Vanilla cupcake was the weakest link, chocolate def better but of course it's all about the banana pudding. They were featuring a hot chocolate banana pudding- seriously good. Would def be back to try cakes and other goodies read more

[November 2024] Our day trip from Union Station (DC) to Moynihan Train Station Washington enjoyable one, mainly because of Magnolia Bakery. (My first time trying their desserts was via mail order, so it was nice to place my order in person and enjoy it real-time. What I got: CLASSIC BANANA PUDDING - delish! APPLE CRISP BANANA PUDDING - even more delish! LEMONADE - sweet and refreshing! Trying my best NOT to book a train ticket JUST to grab some goodies from Magnolia Bakery. Who am I kidding? This IS happening soon (and regularly, because...why not!?) __ I eat. @f.hux I thrift. @DCthriftish read more

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I got a banana pudding cookie and a blondie here and was sadly underwhelmed by both. They weren't soft or chewy, so they didn't feel fresh. The banana pudding cookie definitely tasted like banana, but wasn't mind-blowing in flavor. The blondie had chocolate chips in it and there is no sign indicating this. Very disappointing for those of us who choose blondies specifically because we don't like the chocolate-y-ness of brownies. Maybe I could give this place one more shot and try the banana pudding they are known for, but I definitely wouldn't get any of their baked goods again. read more

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

I LOVE the banana pudding from Magnolia bakery. Having been introduced to them while living in New York, I miss not having access to them in my new hometown. So of course it's only right that when I'm here visiting family, I dedicate my last day in town to grabbing some treats for the train ride. The banana pudding is so delicious and creamy and while it's a crowd favorite, you can sneak a little cupcake in for an added sweet treat. read more

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This is such a great spot with many great options. Love that it's at this location because it's easy to grab something sweat when traveling. I've come here after taking the LIRR, nj transit and 2 train. The cakes and pudding here are always made fresh and tasty. The staff here isn't always the friendliest but i get it, it's a really busy location. However, they are efficient read more

My boyfriend picked up a small banana pudding from Magnolia Bakery for our train ride back to Albany. He has manners, so obviously he shared a little with me while we were commuting. :) I've heard so many good things about Magnolia Bakery. This was my first time trying their world-famous banana pudding. Yes, I realize that there are recipes to make this at home. And yes, the small-sized banana pudding was a little expensive (about $5). But the dessert easily met my expectations for what banana pudding should taste like. Even when my boyfriend picked the banana pudding up from Magnolia Bakery, we both noticed that the pudding didn't feel exactly chilled. And by the time we dug into it on the train, we wished it were colder (as opposed to room temperature). However, it was (as any Asian parent would compliment a dessert) "not too sweet." I'm not crazy about eating actual bananas in banana pudding (lol), but I loved how the pudding just melted in my mouth. It felt very light, though I know full well that it's actually made from heavier ingredients. read more

Second time visiting in a span of 6 years and yet their banana pudding is still on point. Their service is still fast and friendly IMO. I ate the daggone original pudding so fast that I forgot to snap a pic of it. So, their pudding is light and airy like a whipped cream but loaded with bananas and vanilla wafers. If airy pudding is your thang, then you'll love it like I do. Now, I make a mean banana pudding but mine got some weight to it...just like mama'nem made it. (Mama'nem aka mother and them lol) There are three flavors: the original banana pudding, red velvet and cookies n cream puddings. Puddings are now available for shipping along with brownies and cookies. These are very tasty little treats with emphasis on little but once you've had one, you'll definitely want another. read more

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I rarely seek out Magnolia locations since my favorite for cupcakes and puddings is Sugar Sweet Sunshine. But I had been out with some New Jersey friends who needed to go back home via Penn Station, and we had stopped in Moynihan for a bit before that. So after my friends had to leave, I decided to get some pudding to go. I did have to wait in line but the line moved pretty quickly. The cashier I had was very nice and friendly and the pudding was very enjoyable (ate it when I was back in Brooklyn). I'm still very loyal to Sugar Sweet Sunshine (and I love that they are always coming up with new pudding flavors), but getting Magnolia was fun for a change of pace. read more

Such a convenient location to grab some banana pudding when you're on the go. I like coming here when right before I take the train to the airport or when I just arrive in the city. Their banana pudding has been so consistent over the years and still my favorite dessert in NYC. The nilla wafers have a cake like texture and are not soggy at all. The whipped cream is super fluffy. Service is quick and the store is very clean. Can't really comment on the other dessert selections like cupcakes and such but maybe I'll try them one day. As a random fyi, I've tried to bring banana pudding on the plane and if you buy the medium size or up, TSA may flag you and try to take it away. I guess it's because of the whipped cream? Although it really depends, since most times I've had no problem bringing banana pudding through. read more

Magnolia Bakery - Medium classic banana pudding - Bakeries Near Me - New York, New York

There were so many choices! I loved the salted caramel cookies and chocolate chip cookies. The staff was friendly and very helpful. I'll have to go back when I'm in NYC! read more