Milk Bar reviews and discussion

3.6

68% of reviewers would recommend to a friend

Reviews mention

  • Nostalgic, creative flavor profiles
  • Iconic cereal milk soft serve
  • Decadent cake truffles favorite
  • Attractive, giftable packaging
  • Overly sweet flavor profile
  • Inconsistent packaged product quality
  • Occasional dryness or oiliness
  • Frequent delivery reliability issues

Milk Bar polarizes: reviews praise the in-store classics like Cereal Milk soft serve, Milk Bar Pie, Birthday Cake, and cake truffles as nostalgic, inventive, and delicious, yet many find products overwhelmingly sweet and note uneven quality in packaged grocery items. Reviews also flag inconsistent freshness and multiple failed or late deliveries, while applauding playful branding and gift appeal, plus solid gluten-free options.

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371 reviews and posts

  • Love everything they make! Especially their corn cookie and their compost cookie! Even their ice cream. Honestly, everything is good. :)

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    * The sampler packs and the sets they sell during the holiday season are super worth it if you want to try a bit of everything. Loved the one that came with the crack pie!

  • I find Milkbar to be very very expensive for what it is - that being said it is decent if you have a serious sweet tooth. I just find it overly sweet and the portions very small for the cost. They have cute branding, but I wouldn't go out of my way for the actual product. If you see the actual store, try it but be forewarned that it is just so sugary without many other complex flavors.

  • Love the cookies! It's tough to keep a packaged cookie soft and fresh and Milkbar does this well. Lots of great flavors (the blueberry and cream is unexpectedly delicious). The ice cream on the other hand isn't my favorite. I find it really salty.

  • Iconic, delicious brand, and being able to ship it makes an awesome gift.

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    Some of the products are soooo sweet - too sweet!

  • I've been visiting the Milk Bar for their birthday cake truffles and milk bar pie for years and years. The desserts can definitely be on the sweeter side, but such a treat every once in a while. Would love to see new product launches from the brand.

  • I was excited to try this place when I went to nyc and it’s the only ice cream I’ve had to throw away :(

  • I generally like Milk Bar products, but I will say they are a bit overrated. I don't know why their products often taste a bit stale? I've even had it at in person locations and I feel the same. I do think the cake is really fun and delicious though!

  • Delicious sweet treats that are great for special occasions! I love their birthday cakes - add a special twist to any occasion!

  • Unpopular opinion heading your way...... Milk Bar has its marketing and packaging down packed. It sold me at first glance AND I may or may not be hoarding the initial container the cookies came with in the closet. In theory, this is a wonderful concept and somehow feels glamorized. In reality, I personally found these cookies to be underwhelming at best with a lingering taste of mass production. When purchasing for someone else, it's the thought (and maybe the price tag) that counts. When purchasing for myself, I just wouldn't.

  • Love the original cookies (the ones individually packaged in clear wrapping.. not the ones sold at places like Whole Foods). Even as someone who loves sweets, the truffle cake bites are almost too sweet.

  • Tried the short bread cookie and they were SO good paired with tea

  • A friend recently sent me some of their cookies when I was having a good time. They were decadent and perfect and so, so yummy!!

  • I am obsessed with Milk Bar birthday cakes. They're absolutely delicious, and they're my favorite way to treat friends (or myself) for special occasions.

  • My go-to for last-minute birthday gifts, and they’re always a HIT! The desserts are soooo good; you really can’t go wrong here. I’m obsessed with Milk Bar and love everything they do (or I should say make!)

  • The cinnamon toast and pb chocolate mini crispy cookies are to die for! Grab a bag at wholefoods, you won’t regret it! I almost want to eat as a cereal!