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Magnolia Bakery

401 Bleecker Street, New York City, NY 10014-2452
(212) 462-2572
Ranked #477 of 7,383 restaurants in New York City
4.0 of 5 stars 582 Reviews
Price range: 1 AUD - 21 AUD
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Good for: Child-friendly
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch Spot, Takeout, After-hours, Dessert
Neighbourhood: West Village
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Chicago, Illinois
Senior Reviewer
9 reviews 9 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 May 2012 NEW

We visited this bakery because we are fans of Sex and the city and I loved finding shooting spots from the show. We got there early afternoon and it was busy, but no waiting and the girls at the counters were very nice. I got to try my first red velvet cupcake and it was great! After we made our... More

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New York
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2012 NEW

These are by far the best cupcakes in NYC!!! They are not stingy with the frosting which I love! More

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Reading, United Kingdom
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2012 NEW

Some of the most beautiful cupcakes I've ever eaten in my life. A must visit if you're in NYC to treat yourself by some of the friendliest staff in the area! More

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Rome, Italy
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2012 NEW

I like the atmosphere and the feeling entering this little place and I love to eat the cupcakes, this is a must for each visit in NYC More

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Sao Paulo, Brasil
Senior Contributor
37 reviews 37 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2012 NEW

Loved my quick visit to Magnolia Bakery. Everything is so fresh and look so good you want to eat it all! I recommend the red velvet cupcake, which is very delicious! The staff was friendly. The only bad aspect is the size of the shop: veeeery small, so you have to wait a bit to enter and be very fast... More

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Yeovil
2 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2012

Absolutely loved this shop, there was so much to choose from...unfortunately they were too big to have more than one!! Just wished I was in NewYork longer so I could make my way through the menu! I am an avid baker myself and this palace made my day! I really enjoyed watching the cakes being made!! Just wished we had... More

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Chicago, Illinois
Top Contributor
61 reviews 61 reviews
Reviews in 28 cities Reviews in 28 cities
27 helpful votes 27 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2012

Overall it is just another cake shop but it is very cute and in such a lovely location on Bleecker. The cupcakes are a little more like muffins with icing but they really are lovely, and you can't just have one. The lines are shorter on weekdays, weekends are crazy! Try the Banana pudding, it is amazing! More

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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2012

Really? Sugary garbage for such prices? The hype is over..... More

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Ottawa
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18 reviews 18 reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2012

So good - it really is quite delicious! They have a wide variety of cupcakes - I've tried 4 kinds, and they were all good. Some of the cupcakes are more of a muffin texture, and those are delicious too. The one in Greenwich village is the original, but there is also one in midtown, not far from the Rockefeller... More

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See 8 more reviews by Mallory D for New York City
New York, New York, United States
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7 reviews 7 reviews
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2012

My head said..please don't stop here...but my eyes and my stomach say please have a seat, close your eyes and feel the sweetness... More

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