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    Magnolia Bakery

    3.8 (2.2k reviews)
    Closed 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Cupcakes taste and look not good
    Nadiya V.

    Very disappointed! I've been a long time customer for vanilla cupcakes with chocolate frosting For the past year they changed A LOT! Bakery lost its aesthetics completely, most of the things are prepackaged in plastic boxes. Cupcakes do not look or taste how they used to. Look at my today's photo and photo from their instagram post in 2024 to see what I mean. Unfortunately today's was my last purchase at Magnolia bakery. I am very sad that I have to go somewhere else for my weekly cupcakes.

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    Spring G.

    Stopped in for a quick gift for my graduate . Got some vanilla cupcakes and two strawberry ! Super delicious oh and that salted caramel cookie o em yum !! Ten outta ten definitely recommend

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    Mandy F.

    I just love their banana pudding here, it's soo good, soft, fluffy and just really a treat! It's a must pick up and take home when I am in this area. Found some street parking and was able to just go in and pick up. There is seating inside and out to enjoy your pastries. They have cakes and cookies but my go to is the banana pudding. They are offering a chocolate version for you chocolate lovers. Service was fast

    Hanna A.

    Mixed thoughts! Banana pudding lived up the hype and was decadent :) The red velvet cake was the worst red velvet cake I have ever had !!! the choice of buttercream instead of cream cheese was questionable too. The ted velvet banana pudding cookie was meh. I appreciated the shop had options and was accessible. I tried to strike up conversation with the hostess about the history of the shop and its roots. She knew nothing and told me to Google the history.. I found this sad and off putting. Especially for a shop that has fame and a following. Glad I tried, won't be making another visit. There's plenty of great copycat recipes online of the banana pudding that do it justice!!

    Chris L.

    In agreement with all others - their banana pudding is out of this world. I originally visited Magnolia in NYC and was blown away by it, so when I was in the area in LA I needed more. The bakery is super cute inside and they have lots of tasty treats, but I just got the small banana pudding for everyone in our family to try. I would definitely come here again.

    Amber G.

    Smelled like cookies when I walked in, the wait was not long at all and a worker came to help us out immediately. They have a lot of options, I tried their red velvet banana pudding bar, and banana pudding, it was pretty good. The portion for the pudding bar is large .

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    Janet K.

    I've only been here once and it was to try their famous banana pudding. WOW! I think it's the best and most memorable banana pudding I've ever had. It was packed with full of flavor and the portion is a lot for the small sized cup. Service was OK. Nothing to say here. The space was clean, open, and bright. I would come again for the banana pudding.

    Classic Banana Pudding Medium
    Bryan T.

    BEST BANANA PUDDING IN THE MULTI VERSE I know that's a big statement best yes it is It's worth the price and the drive too. I'm a simple man and when my friend put me on to this we even got this shipped to my house Yes they ship desserts like this to your door! So stop reading this review because you are wasting time to try this!

    Bup N.

    Went here on a Wednesday afternoon, 3:30pm and wasn't busy at all. A couple of occupied tables, nice ambience, cute interior design/decorations, and a friendly male staff behind the counter. We ordered 2 large banana pudding, 1 small banana pudding, and a carrot cupcake to go. It's absolutely divine. I like anything banana based and was excited to try it! The term pudding did scare me a bit since I thought it might be sweet, but it is nowhere near sweet. It's light, airy, creamy, and tasty - all the perfect balance for a pudding. I grabbed one carrot cupcake since that's my favorite and it's also quite delicious. Will definitely be back!

    Frosting the cupcakes!
    Kristen G.

    I have a bit of a sweet tooth, and have been trying different bakeries around the city. I finally tried Magnolia Bakery after years of driving by. I originally thought it was like breads, but to my surprise it's actually sweets! It's located on the very active and hip 3rd Street near the Beverly Connection. The service was great; everyone was super nice and even let us try some samples to see if we liked the flavors. That was really appreciated. The sweet treats were great. We got 4 different cupcakes. They were all moist and flavorful. I really liked the cream cheese frosting on the red velvet one! We also got the banana pudding and the key lime cheese cake. Everything was really light but also rich in flavor.

    Sea salt caramel cookie
    Lianne P.

    Great spot to pick up a sweet treat! Street parking with meters, quick service and short line plus great food! We tried the sea salt and caramel cookie with black coffee AND picked up a cookie car for a friend as a gift. Light and open space, great ambiance and there's la la land cafe right across the street!

    Terry K.

    You've come a long way baby! Here is my story Magnolia Bakery opened its doors nearly 20 years ago; hauling its name and product across the land from New York and planted their roots in the west side of Los Angeles. Parking may be an arduous task. You may have to wait in line once inside. The original hype was the cupcake! The red velvet cupcake, or any cupcake for that matter. I on the other hand suggest the banana pudding. DO NOT leave Magnolia Bakery without the banana pudding. NUFF said

    Chocolate Cake Slice w/ Chocolate Buttercream
    Shawndi O.

    Great place big cake portions but the cookies are small except for the $4.00 cookies the keylime cheesecake I'm sure is good but for $8.00 u can't beat how big this slice of cake is I can't wait to eat it thickness here I come yassssss Saturday vibes

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    Ask the Community - Magnolia Bakery

    Do they offer catering?

    Hi Drea, please see our menu on our website at https://www.magnoliabakery.com/. Please reach our customer service center with any further questions or to place a custom order at hello@magnoliabakery.com.… Read more

    Dairy free options?

    I'm not sure. Sorry

    Do they have anything gluten free?

    Gluten free banana pudding!

    Did their menu shrink? Banana pudding options don't seem to be there like before

    Didn't shrink. Their house flavors are classic and chocolate banana pudding. Then there's the SPECIALTY flavor, which does change every month.… Read more

    Do you have a delivery service?

    National shipping is offered through their NYC branch. If you place an order for the los angeles, they offer Grubb, postmates, doordash, aswell as being able to order off of magnoliabakery.com… Read more

    Do they have any vegan / dairy-free options?

    Unfortunately no, there are no vegan or dairy free options. They do carry a couple (as in two) items that are gluten free (not vegan) which are the mini flour less choc cake, and at the moment they have gluten free Nana pudding! Hope this helps. .

    Has anyone tried the banana cupcake? Can anyone suggest which is the best cupcake? Thinking of ordering for my family

    Haven't tried the banana cupcake yet, but I ate the red velvet cupcake, which has small chocolate chips in it. So delicious!

    Is the banana pudding halal?

    Doesn't seem to be, as there's a Singaporean shop that does a halal version -- https://www.havehalalwilltravel.com/okieco-halal-magnolia-bakery-banana-pudding-singapore

    Is the banana pudding available every day or just on weekends?

    Everyday! Until they sell out.

    Is Fall the season when they start selling PB&J cakes again?

    I suggest you call them directly. They are not making all cakes or cupcakes. Or you should try to pre-order.

    How big are their mini pies?

    I've had the blueberry vanilla, they are about the same as cupcakes. Only they are $7.95

    Do they sell pie crusts and the top crust good for chicken pot pies?

    Is this location still open? Not sure if the virus has it temporarily closed.

    They are opened as of today 4/18(:

    Does the banana pudding ever sell out?

    yes! especially the most popular flavors.

    How long will the banana pudding last in the fridge?

    I would eat it in 1-2 days! It still tastes amazing and just as fluffy, but the bananas do turn brown!

    Any vegan options?

    No, they do not have vegan options.

    Is this the same Magnolia Bakery in NYC?

    Yes it is

    Do they deliver cakes for special events?

    I believe they do

    Do they work with Postmates or Any other deliver service?

    Insider: Magnolia works with Door Dash and Postmates.

    Does anyone know where good street parking is for magnolia? Or what streets are good for parking? Bringing my kids so I want to be prepared :) thank you! ?

    We parked at the Beverley Connection parking garage and walked to Magnolia ? it's about a block but better than doing loops and waiting for a spot to open up on the street lol..

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    Sprinkles Downtown Los Angeles

    Sprinkles Downtown Los Angeles

    3.7
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    It's a small shop with no indoor seating. There is outdoor seating, but you have to be on ground…read morelevel for it. There's a self serving kiosk but I crashed at some point when we were looking through our choices. We ended up having the worker help us. They helped me choose my flavor because I was debating on either smores or banana. I'm glad I ended up with banana! Banana(8/10): The cake part basically tasted like banana bread and it was quite delicious! As much as I enjoyed it, I thought the frosting was overly sweet. I would still choose that flavor if I were to choose again! Protein(0/10): I thought the whole thing was very dry and it didn't help with the frosting being overly sweet. Definitely, will not be choosing this again. Service(10/10): They were kind and helpful! I accidentally dropped my cupcake and I was devastated! I asked if they were ok with switching it out and luckily they allowed it! I was very grateful for the worker that helped us! Overall, a place worth trying especially for their service!

    Small specialized in cupcakes. Great for last minute small or batch of birthday/treat cupcakes…read more There's vegan options available. The app is easy to use with birthday specials that will make you want to return. Located in the mezzanine next to stairs. It's small and easy to miss in the plaza. Across from pink clothing store and next to mango (coming soon). I had the tasty red velvet cupcake which was flaky and moist. But the garnish candy on top was too much sugar it was bad. However the cupcake and icing was mouth watering. You can order pickup which is faster. The staff are professional and can accommodate for special orders in advance if needed.

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    Cafe Dulce

    Cafe Dulce

    4.2
    (2.7k reviews)
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    I swear I am addicted to this place :-) I found this place…read more10-12 years ago, when we lived in DTLA. We used to come here and buy salads, Sandwiches, Donuts all the time. About 5 years ago we moved to San Fernando Valley, but I am still visiting this place at least twice / 3 times a month. I wish I could come more. Their Mango Jicama salad is my favorite, and the donuts... oh my goodness... Do not miss this place if you are in the area.

    I've visited Café Dulce in Little Tokyo before, and I usually enjoy stopping in, especially when…read moreI'm in the area with my two kids. The drinks and pastries have always made it an easy place for us to grab a treat, so I'm not writing this based on one random first impression. Unfortunately, this visit was disappointing enough that I felt I needed to say something. When we came in, the trash cans were overflowing, and the floor looked like it had not been cleaned in quite some time. I understand that cafés can get very busy, especially in Little Tokyo, and I never expect a place to look perfect every second of the day. However, the dining area felt noticeably neglected. With two children, cleanliness is something I pay closer attention to, and it was uncomfortable trying to find a clean area for us to stand and sit. The overall atmosphere also felt disorganized. We waited at the register for help, but it took a while before anyone acknowledged us. A simple "I'll be right with you" would have made a big difference. I have had better experiences here in the past, which is why this visit stood out so much. I'm hoping this was simply a bad day, because Café Dulce has always been a place I was happy to visit with my family. I'm sharing this because I would genuinely like to see the cleanliness and customer service return to the standard I remember. Private Feedback for Management I did not feel comfortable putting the full details of this experience in a public review, but I believe management needs to be aware of what happened. While I was standing at the register waiting to order, the male employee working there was engaged in a conversation with another person and appeared to be openly gloating about drinking while on the job. Based on what I heard and observed, he also appeared to be impaired or intoxicated. He continued the conversation while ignoring me, even though I was standing directly in front of the register waiting to place an order. The tone of the conversation was not subtle or professional. It created a much darker and more uncomfortable atmosphere than what I would ever expect from a family-friendly café. I was there with my two children, and hearing someone behind the register casually talking about drinking while working was deeply concerning. Someone who appears intoxicated while operating a register and handling customers' money creates a terrible narrative for the business. It raises concerns about judgment, accuracy with transactions, food-service safety, and the overall professionalism of the workplace. Even if the employee was exaggerating or joking, it was still completely inappropriate to have that conversation openly in front of customers. What bothered me most was not only the conversation, but the fact that I was being ignored while it continued. I was waiting to spend money at the business, yet the employee seemed more interested in talking about drinking than acknowledging a customer. As a mother standing there with two children, the situation felt uncomfortable, disrespectful, and honestly a little disturbing. This is not my first time visiting Café Dulce, and I have never felt compelled to complain before. I understand that employees are human and that businesses have difficult days. However, the combination of overflowing trash cans, a dirty floor, being ignored at the register, and an employee appearing impaired while discussing drinking on the job crossed a line for me. I am sharing this privately because I believe management should have the opportunity to address it directly. I hope the situation is taken seriously, not only for the reputation of the café, but for the safety and comfort of the customers and employees.

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    Crème Brûlée Donut. 5/5

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