Magnolia Bakery - Bleecker Street

$ • Bakery, Cupcakes, Gluten-Free

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About Magnolia Bakery - Bleecker Street

Magnolia Bakery on Bleecker Street is a small, pink and white shop that has been on this corner for decades. It became a genuine cultural moment after a famous TV show put it on the map, but the cupcakes were already doing the work long before that. The shop is tiny and a little cramped, with display cases up front packed with cakes, pies, and rows of cupcakes. There is pretty much no seating inside, so people have to eat outside. The banana pudding is what people come here for and it absolutely delivers. It is delicious, creamy, and worth the hype, with layers of vanilla wafers, fresh banana, and pudding that is not overly sweet. The key lime cheesecake is also a star, with a great balance of tart and sweet and a fantastic crust. The classic vanilla cupcake with vanilla buttercream is a highlight, with frosting swirled high and sweet without being cloying. The red velvet is properly tangy from cream cheese frosting. The icebox cake is dense and chocolatey. The staff work hard and keep things efficient, so lines move quickly even when they look long. It is touristy, but the quality holds up regardless of the crowd.