"Was craving something sweet and I passed by. I've had the banana pudding in the grand central location (it was great but I'm not sure it lived up to the extreme hype - still great to try though), so I decided to try something different. The caramel pecan cheesecake caught my eye, so I went with it. When I first picked it up it looked large, but let me tell you, I INHALED it. It was sooo gooood! The cake itself was creamy, sweet, and subtly tart, balanced by the buttery, dark sweetness of the caramel and the crunchy nuttiness of the pecans. The crust on the bottom tied everything together, leaving a very strong impression. I wish I got two! Granted, I was pretty hungry after walking all day so take this with a grain of salt. I know the banana pudding is the quintessential magnolia item, but do consider picking one of these badboys up, it's a sleeper hit I promise!"

"We came for that famous banana pudding! They obviously have other options as well. The pudding was superb! It wasn't too busy inside, staff were friendly. We had to grab and go as we had to make it back to midtown. Great place with some great banana pudding!"

"Food: 5 Stars Service: 5 Stars Ambience: 4 Stars Value: 5 Stars Sanitary: 5 Stars Overall: 4.8 Stars As someone visiting from Toronto, I finally made my way to Magnolia Bakery — and wow… consider me officially addicted. I tried their famous banana pudding and OH. MY. GOODNESS. I understand the hype now. The moment I took my first bite, I instantly regretted not getting a bigger tub. It’s perfectly moist, not overly sweet, and packed with real banana chunks that make every spoonful taste fresh and comforting. Truly the definition of a “must-try” when you’re in New York. Based on the staff’s recommendation, I also tried their apple crisp pudding, and honestly? Zero regrets. It has real apple slices, the most satisfying texture, and a warm, cozy flavour that tastes like a hug in dessert form. Magnolia absolutely nails their puddings — balanced, flavourful, and just indulgent enough without being heavy. The service was lovely, the shop smelled like heaven, and everything felt welcoming and nostalgic. If (more like when) I come back to New York, I will be making a beeline straight to Magnolia Bakery before doing anything else. Their puddings alone are worth the trip. Maybe next time I’ll branch out and try their cakes — because if they’re anything like their puddings, I already know I’m in for a treat. xx kellychan360"

"Skip the pudding and go for the cupcakes!! It's a nice spot with friendly staff. - The pudding is overrated. Tried both the original and apple crisp, the latter I liked the least. For me it felt a lot like whipped cream. - The cupcakes was a welcoming surprise! Tried chocolate and red velvet, both very light and tasty. I recommend them for sure!"

"Walking around NY you can stumble around and find so many places to try. Known for great desserts, we tried banana pudding and the new apple crisp. Visiting from the south, they have great banana pudding. This one wasn't bad, definitely not my favorite. Thicker consistency with good flavor, but not great. The as crisp on other hand was delicious. Would come back for that."