4.5
87% of reviewers would recommend to a friend
Magnolia Bakery
4.5 • 93 Reviews
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4.5
87% of reviewers would recommend to a friend
Magnolia Bakery earns glowing reviews for delivering lush, ultra‑creamy Banana Pudding—often called the best and a consistent, must‑visit classic—while feedback on other items is mixed. Reviewers praise decadent textures, fun monthly pudding specials, and reliable in‑store consistency, but note weaknesses such as occasionally dry cupcakes and cakes, overly sweet flavors, lack of vegan options, and shipped or non‑NYC pudding tasting less fresh.
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12d ago
I think everything that I've had from here has been delicious. I love their banana pudding. In January 2020, they released a special edition pink banana pudding, that I was obsessed with. I think they should make it a regular option on the menu!

1y ago
The banana pudding cookies are good. Nothing beats a homemade cookie, but I like these for enough to purchase occasionally when I don't have time to bake. The texture is soft. Not too sugary. Some packaged cookies are really sweet and these are ok.

9mo ago
Yes, magnolia bakery does live up to the hype. Their cult-favorite banana pudding is the perfect balance of fake and real banana flavor (gotta have that artificial banana in there to be a good banana dessert, imo!). Will definitely visit again next time I’m near a location.

3y ago
Oh goodness Magnolia Bakery is sinful. Yes, they have amazing banana pudding, but they've also crept into Costco as of last week and have a box of 18 individually wrapped soft baked cookies - "Banana Pudding Cookies" -in classic vanilla with white chocolate chips and confetti- with white chocolate chips. You want these. If not by themselves, they make an incredible base for a scoop of vanilla icecream!!

3y ago
Great little bakery in Los Angeles that is well known for their banana pudding. They also make custom cakes and they look amazing!




Always a delightful treat when I’m in the city. The banana pudding is by far my favorite thing on the menu. I do enjoy their cupcakes, but I will not say they are my favorite in the west village. My husband even loves the banana pudding, and he rarely will eat sweets!

2y ago
I had heard so much about this bakery and was more than excited to place an order to be shipped to my home. Didn't take that long to recieve. The brownies were so beautifully wrapped. Looks like time was taken. I love the box. Haven't tried them yet. The banana pudding is wonderfully delightful. Such a great treat. Sizes are are great for the price. Thank You for putting a smile on my family's face. We are very satisfied.




The banana pudding is to die for

Who doesn’t like the OG bakery, Magnolia? Their cupcakes are delicious and beautiful and their banana pudding is something I make at home every Christmas because we love it so much. Their products and in-store are always lovely.
I got their cupcakes and banana pudding as birthday desserts. I do not love the cupcakes but I highly recommend the banana pudding!
no joke I dream about their banana pudding probably once a week. Ordering it online is so nice, but honestly, it doesn't taste as good as just getting it in NYC. biggggg fan
My mouth is watering just trying to write a review. Honestly might jump in my car right now and go buy some banana pudding. Yes it's that good. I never try any of the other flavors, so I'm coming strictly from a banana pudding perspective. 🍌
As someone who cannot stand bananas, I unfortunately cannot review the banana pudding— but so many people love it that I’m sure millions of people can review it for me. The chocolate chip cookies are delicious, but not, to me, worth the price; trying one instantly reminded me of that Pulp Fiction scene with the milkshake. Definitely a great place to visit for a little classic NYC tourist moment, but not necessarily a staple for me.
Bought their cupcakes which are very cute and made in detail. The taste is a bit too sweet for my taste bud but great to bring for parties and gifts. The price is a bit expensive but you can feel luxurious with these baked sweets.
What’s not to love ????????!!!!!!! The BEST.
Cupcakes so decadent
2y ago
Got the mini cheesecakes for a friend’s birthday and it was a hit! Will continue to do that for other people’s birthdays. So so delicious!
3y ago
Their desserts are good and iconic, but too rich for my blood. I will say that their consistency is impressive - you never catch the cakes or the banana pudding on an off day, they always taste exactly the same, and that's very impressive.
The banana pudding is among the best I've tried. It's super light and far more airy than most. While the classic banana is my go-to, the seasonal flavors make it fun to visit Magnolia at different times throughout the year. The cupcakes are also delicious and aesthetic with different pastel-colored varieties. Perfect for a gift.
Good quality that holds up to the brand name/expectations.