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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Delicious! The classic banana pudding is the best (the other baked goods aren’t really worth it)
Banana pudding is the GOAT here! I don’t even like banana-flavored desserts, but I always get this for my partner whenever I’m near a Magnolia and I always end up eating half the pint. Their chocolate cake is also pretty good (and it’s really hard to find good chocolate cake with no bells and whistles in New York, for some reason). If you’re visiting the city, line up. It goes quickly anyway. The hype is valid!
Yum.
So many convenient locations! Anytime I’m visiting NY I bring back some banana pudding to share with friends
Magnolia has the best banana pudding ever. Period.
When I tell you I am in love with the banana pudding… WOW it is so amazing and worth trying!! I wish I lived closer to NYC💕💕
3y ago
Delish banana pudding. Ridiculously overpriced.
I think it's solid for baked goods but the banana pudding (and it's seasonal variations) is always the winner for me.
Banana pudding is so yummy but if you ship it you have to buy so much at once and it only is good for like two days in the fridge. I wish you could buy smaller portions.
An absolute must-visit for any trip to NYC - whether you're there for a day or a week. Their banana pudding is out of this world.
3y ago
Always visit them in NYC and love their banana pudding. Incredible texture and flavor, and makes a great gift for birthdays or office celebrations. The cakes are also high quality.
Dreamy banana pudding; everything else is more basic but still delicious. The banana pudding flavor changes every month, so you can never get bored of it. It's light and fluffy. The best and most consistent thing about Magnolia Bakery is its ratios. From icing on cakes to amount of banana in the pudding, they know how to give each element its own space.
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Going to the store itself is an experience that you shouldn't miss out on. I also recommend checking out the cookbooks!
Magnolia Bakery is a great spot with delicious treats, and their Banana Pudding is a standout! The creamy pudding, fresh bananas, and crunchy Nilla wafers make it absolutely irresistible. A perfect dessert that’s always satisfying!
I love their banana pudding
I had their banana pudding in New York and wow it was so yummy. Very tasty and filling for the small cup.
Cupcakes are delish! Tried their famous banana pudding- super creamy but overly sweet. Customer service at their Rockefeller Center location is absolutely awful.
When my boyfriend took me to Chicago, we went to Magnolia where I tried their Banana pudding. I have been dreaming of tasting it again ever since. It was the best!
Absolutely delish!!! Every spoonful was tasty and decadent.
NYC staple that's not easily accessible globally! While still yummy, I have to say the service, quality and just overall magic touch that Magnolia used to have is not the same as they scaled. They still have great pickup service through their online portal in Manhattan and the Pudding hasn't changed.
There is nothing better than Magnolia’s banana pudding. I’m not the biggest fan of their cupcakes, but I’d climb a mountain for a pint of pudding! It’s tasty, had the perfect thickness to it, and has great texture.