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Magnolia Bakery
- Bakeries
- 401 Bleecker St, New York,
About this business
In 1996, Magnolia Bakery opened its first location on a quiet street corner in the heart of New York City’s West Village. From its inception, Magnolia Bakery has been cherished for its classic American baked goods, vintage decor and warm, inviting atmosphere. Patrons are also invited to place pickup orders for select products through our online store. We are also pleased to offer nationwide shipping for a variety of products, including freshly baked cupcakes, cookies, brownies and bars, as well as corporate gift packag... read more
Location details
West 11th Street, 401 Bleecker St, 401 Bleecker St, New York,, 1001, New Zealand
Get directions| Weekday | Schedule | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Mon | 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. | |
| Tue | 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. | |
| Wed | 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. | |
| Thu | 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. | |
| Fri | 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. | |
| Sat | 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. | |
| Sun | 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. |
Classic Cupcakes – After seeing the infamous "S*ex and the City" episode, I HAD to try Magnolia... so I did, and the cupcakes were nice. The chocolate frosting is better than the vanilla which tastes mostly like powdered sugar (which I assume they use as a base), and the cakes themselves have a nice flavor, although they are a little dry. It's a good place to at least try, as they are true old-fashioned cupcakes, but I do prefer Crumbs, which are more moist and have more exciting flavors.
Stick With the Vanilla & Chocolate Frosting on the Cupcakes – I have been a devotee of the Magnolia Bakery Cupcakes since the bakery opened, long before "Se* and the City" made them more well known or was even on TV. In the beginning there were only cupcakes with Chocolate or Vanilla frosting. Later when the colored frostings were added I gave them a try and I found them too sugary and I agree with the person who said those frostings have a granular quality. If you stick with the classic chocolate or vanilla frostings you wi... read more
Ehhhh – The cupcakes were dry, nowhere close to smooth at all. Red velvet cake, smooth and just yum. Go when there are no lines, it's just plain annoying to be there and waiting just for a cupcake. I say try the other things they offer, but pass on the cupcakes. Oh...frosting wise...could be a bit too sweet. All depends on your sweet tooth.
Don't bother the wait – I've lived near Magnolia Bakery for nearly 10 years and I'm not entirely sure why people wait in line for the cupcakes. As far as cupcakes go there is nothing special about Magnolia's. Maybe it's the pretty pastel colors. I have picked up a few from time to time...usually when I've fogotten how poor my last experience...and I have consistently found the cupcakes to be terrible. The cake is dry and fairly tasteless...even though they seem to churn out a new batch ever 30 minutes or so. The frosting is ... read more
Doesn't live up to the hype! – Okay, I have been to Magnolia Bakery several times in the hopes that it will live up to all the hype it gets, but I am always disappointed. The cupcakes look adorable, and I love the different colored frostings they use, but I think their cupcakes are really dry and the frosting is too sugary. I definitely can make better cupcakes at home!
Forget the hype, just eat the cupcakes – I don't know what's up with the negative reviews here. I've been going to Magnolia for years now and have successfully converted everyone I've taken, from my parents to my wife to my second-grade students. The buttercream frosting is something like a magical potion of yumminess. The hipster staff are secretly taste wizards and flavor sorcerors, mixing and concocting their wonderful dessert spells all day and night. You may have to wait in line, and you may have to wait with some annoy... read more
Has gone downhill! – First and foremost the staff at Magnolia's are flat out rude and inconsiderate. I like Magnolia bakery but let's face it, there ARE other places to get great cupcakes as well as other bakery items. I have been going to Magnolia's for years and have seen a steady decline in quality and service which is typical of a place (and a small one at that) that gets popular thanks to a television show like Sex in the City. I did like that fact that they stagger how many people they allow into the store which is goo... read more
mediocre cupcakes; excellent ice box pie – the lines at this place are ridiculous, and depending on what you want, it's not worth the wait. i'm puzzled as to why many rave about the cupcakes -- my friends and i find them to be bland, dry, and crumbly. the ice box pie, on the other hand, is sublime. and the banana pudding with nilla wafers is pretty tasty too. so, choose wisely.
great desserts – magnolia cupcakes are amazing..... i don't think they are the best, but they are very very good. chocolate cupcakes with vanilla frosting is the way too go. the frosting can be a bit sweet. banana bread pudding here is absolutely superb. coconut cake is also very good here. red velvet - did not care for it. carrot cake - very good.
Frequently asked questions about Magnolia Bakery
How is Magnolia Bakery rated?
Magnolia Bakery has a 4.3 star rating with 5,211 reviews.
When is Magnolia Bakery open?
Magnolia Bakery is closed now. It will open at 10:00 a.m.
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