Magnolia Bakery West Village
“Their banana pudding with just the right amount of Vanilla Wafers layered throughout is divine too.”
“I don't care about the line or the hype or the sometimes-less-than-cheery servers, they still make the best cupcakes, hands-down.”
“I don't even have to think twice about whether Sugar Sweet Sunshine's cupcakes still reign supreme.”
Magnolia Bakery West Village
Take-out: Yes
Accepts Credit Cards: Yes
Bike Parking: Yes
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
PokéStop Nearby: Yes
Price range.
$$ Price range Moderate
8 reviews
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Why is there so much hype about this place? Yes, it's cute and in a great location, but when it comes to the food there's nothing special about it. The selection isn't large, and the cake I had (peanut butter and jelly) was good, but not like…the best thing ever. The slice was massive, two people couldn't finish it. I loved the frosting, but it was super cakey and didn't have enough jelly. RATIOS, people, RATIOS! Ya need a lot of PB and a lot of J, not a lot of PB and a little J.
I do have to say though, the service is really good and the people who work there are really friendly, but I guess it's hard to not be when you're around sweets all day.
Iconic bakery famous after Carrie was seen here in the show The Sex and the City.
Great location in the west village, it usually attracts a lot of toursits ready to wait for their famous cupcakes – all are good. Try the red velvet or the all chocolate one. Or just get a box to go with different ones and enjoy!
I've eaten the cupcakes here on different occasions and I've concluded that they are the most overrated cupcakes period. At this price point they should knock your socks off, but I just don't find them special at all. They are small, the frosting is overwhelmingly sweet and the cake is on the dry-side. Honestly, I'm not sure if I'd choose them over bake-them-yourself Betty Crocker cupcakes.
Adorable little shop. Never knew that this was the original shop until I randomly walked past it last week. Though everything in the bakery looks delicious, I didn't bother to buy anything but the famous banana pudding. As always, expensive but delicious.
I've come here for the cupcakes and well, they are ok. But this time I had the banana pudding and whoa. Amazing.
You might be here because Carrie and Miranda made you think its a good idea to order a cupcake, but trust me… the banana pudding is where its at!
Love the banana pudding. Worth the hype and the walk to one of the Magnolia locations. The cupcakes are decent, but the banana pudding is really why you come here. It's such an amazing blend of vanilla pudding, lightened with whipped cream, bananas and super soft vanilla wafers. It sounds so simple – and it is. Which is why it would be so easy to overlook this dessert. But don't – it'll make your day with dreamy banana nostalgia.
Being a gourmet cupcake snob, I can tell you straight up that the cupcakes are not good – especially the icing. Not worth it, especially the hefty price!!! Much better places in the city.
BUT, the banana pudding and the brownies are to DIE FOR!!! Totally recommend!!!
I can't help but indulge myself with Magnolia's cupcake. I know everyone raves about the banana pudding but the cupcakes are just so yummy. They're addictive. I absolutely love the red velvet, chocolate, and vanilla cupcakes. Not only are they good but they're so pretty. It's well packaged as well making it perfect for a small gift.