Last Updated: ~1 month ago
Phone: (212) 767-1123
Address: 1240 AVENUE OF THE AMERICAS 10020
NYC's iconic bakery: famed for its legendary banana pudding & classic American desserts like cupcakes & cakes.
This beloved New York bakery is a go-to spot for classic American desserts, particularly its world-famous banana pudding. Beyond that signature item, they also offer a delightful range of cupcakes, cakes, and other baked goods that are perfect for any sweet craving.
Primarily known for its incredibly popular banana pudding, which receives consistent high praise for its flavor and texture. Other popular items include cupcakes, cheesecakes, and various cakes. Some reviews suggest that while the banana pudding is a standout, other baked goods like cupcakes can be hit or miss, with some finding them overrated.
"The banana pudding is consistently hailed as the must-try item. Other highly recommended items include the Key Lime Cheesecake and hummingbird cake slices."
Customers overwhelmingly praise the banana pudding, often calling it legendary and a must-try. While most reviews are positive, some find certain items, like cupcakes, to be overhyped or average.
Important Note
Some customers feel the bakery is overhyped and that certain items, particularly cupcakes, do not live up to their reputation. There are also differing opinions on whether the banana pudding is still as good as it once was, with some suggesting it may not be made fresh on-site.
"The commenter recommended Magnolia Bakery's banana pudding as a classic New York treat, especially if the birthday person has never tried it before."
Positive"The commenter questions if Magnolia Bakery still makes their banana pudding on-site, noting that pre-packaged versions are overly sweet and lack texture."
Negative"The author was surprised to learn that Magnolia Bakery's banana pudding might not be made fresh on-site anymore, regretting the potential loss of quality due to increased demand."
Negative"The commenter misses the original version of Magnolia Bakery's banana pudding, comparing it to a nostalgic food experience and noting changes in ingredients and preparation."
Negative"The commenter expresses appreciation for banana pudding."
Positive"The author tried banana pudding from Magnolia Bakery for the first time and, while not initially expecting to like it, found they could still imagine its taste and thought they liked it more than they realized."
Positive"This user suggested Magnolia Bakery has a good cheesecake brownie, clarifying the user's request might be for a 'Cream Cheese Brownie'."
Positive"Reiterates that Magnolia Bakery is overrated, even if the user is in the Upper West Side. Suggests better options are available in that area."
Negative"Expresses affection for Magnolia Bakery's banana pudding, despite other opinions. They enjoy it regardless of external criticism."
Positive"Suggests that if the user is mentioning Magnolia Bakery, they might be referring to the West Village location, implying it's a common tourist spot."
Neutral"Recommends skipping Magnolia Bakery, calling it overrated, and suggests Silver Moon/Buttercup as a better alternative if in the Upper West Side."
Negative"This commenter recommended the banana pudding from Billy's Bakery as an alternative to Magnolia's."
Negative"Replying to a question about banana pudding benchmarks, the reviewer stated their grandmother's was the best, followed closely by Magnolia's. They also mentioned Hutchinson's in Texas as a go-to for banana pudding."
Negative"This commenter asked about the reviewer's benchmark for banana pudding and expressed a desire to be proven wrong about Magnolia's quality."
Negative"This commenter recommended Sugar Sweet Sunshine for banana pudding and expressed interest in the reviewer's opinion compared to Magnolia."
Negative"The reviewer, a tough critic of banana pudding, found Magnolia Bakery's version to be pretty great. They also highly enjoyed the monster cookie bar and would return to try other items."
Negative"This user suggests the Banana Pudding from Magnolia's."
Positive"This user was surprised by how well Magnolia Bakery's banana pudding freezes and thaws, recommending it as a top-notch option."
Positive"This user mentioned the banana pudding from Magnolia Bakery."
Neutral"The original poster stated that they stopped going to Magnolia's for banana pudding because Jess' Pudding is significantly better."
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