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    Magnolia Bakery

    3.6 (3.2k reviews)
    Open 8:00 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Keith A.

    It was late on a Saturday night and after a bad restaurant experience I wanted a little sweet treat. We went to a few places closer to the hotel but they were closed, or not looking good, or not what we wanted and then we stumble upon Magnolia. I like it. There were plenty of options. Even with lines, they had plenty of people to grab the food items you wanted and 3 people to ring you up, so it moved pretty quickly but at 10 pm there was a line and it got bigger after we left. Plenty of things that looked great, and I could not make up my mind. The 2 things were got were good. I got a chocolate blondie brownie and it was good, but not fantastic. I should have gotten the cake that I had my eye on. But there was nothing wrong, I just wanted something a little bigger and better. Enjoy my photos.

    Classic Banana Pudding
    Melissa O.

    Can't make a trip to NYC without getting some banana pudding at Magnolia Bakery. Luckily there was one at Rockefeller center and it just so happened to be on the way back to the hotel. [[HIGHLIGHT]]This location is small and it felt a bit cramped but even though there was a long line it moved pretty quickly.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Customer service was good, overall had a good experience here.

    Nehir Ezgi K.

    Magnolia Bakery's famous Banana Pudding was on our must-try list, so we stopped by to grab one while walking around the city. It absolutely lived up to the hype. The Banana Pudding was incredibly creamy, perfectly balanced, and not overly sweet. Every bite was delicious, and it's easy to understand why it's so famous. We would happily stop by for it every single day. Unfortunately, we can't say the same about the Red Velvet Cake. The frosting tasted overly sweet and a bit artificial, and overall it just wasn't as flavorful as we expected. It was definitely the weaker item of the two. Even so, the Banana Pudding alone is more than enough reason to visit Magnolia Bakery. It was outstanding and one of the best desserts we had in New York.

    Vanilla Cheesecake
    Yee W.

    My friend told me about this place so we had to try it! My daughter had the red velvet cheesecake and my son had the original cheesecake. They're so cute and delicious. The kids really enjoyed it so much, we went twice during our vacation. The customer service was great! There were so many different flavors I wanted to try, but I'm on a diet. They had some Oreos dessert that looked amazing! I had to resist.

    Outside
    Kathy K.

    Stopped by to pick up a slice of the Carrot Cake $8.25 from this popular dessert spot near Rockefeller Center in the Midtown area of NYC. The sliced cakes are prepackaged. I brought to the register and had it later that evening. It was delicious.

    Chan N.

    Walked by this shop while I was in NYC. Heard about the famous banana pudding and had to try it. The store is in a great spot for tourists. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The store was small and cute.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The line moved quickly as the person at the counter had banana pudding on deck. One they give you your item(s) you are move to the next line for check out. Then you are sent out the exit door. [[HIGHLIGHT]]You felt kinda rush but I guess that is New York for you.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I got a small which ran about $6. To be honest, I had better banana pudding and it was mostly whip cream in the filling. Having the pudding out for quick service made it a bit warm for my liking. It might have been better chilled. It was a good place to stop and try it.

    Becca S.

    I was so excited to visit this iconic bakery! We of course got the banana pudding and a few extras. Everything was delicious. The banana pudding is packed with flavor and well worth it. [[HIGHLIGHT]]My only draw backs were there was no where in sight to sit and enjoy the desserts.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]It was also crowded so it was hard to navigate and really pick things out.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I might pre pick some of your treats and go in with some kind of plan.

    Elijah I.

    Stopped by while visiting nearby landmarks and had to try the famous banana pudding everyone talks about and It absolutely lived up to the hype. Super good and easily the highlight. There's also a huge selection of pastries and desserts to choose from, so plenty of options if you want to try more than one thing. The line/process can be a little confusing at first since people are walking in from all directions. Just a heads up: you grab your items at the counter and then wrap around to the checkout area. The staff felt a bit quick and "to the point" but that's pretty typical for the NYC pace, so no big deal. Overall, definitely a must stop spot if you're in the area and want to try their banana pudding.

    Lauren G.

    Stopped by on the way to breakfast. Tried the banana pudding which I thought was delicious. The red velvet cake was super dry and hard. I could've used it in a snowball fight . The dough it muffins was really good and they allow you to sample. The Custer service is also good.

    Hummingbird Cake Slice Confetti Cake Slice
    Jennifer L.

    Magnolia Bakery's banana pudding is the absolute best! Cannot miss and must get it if you come as it is what they are well known for. We picked up 2 cake slices for a birthday, the hummingbird slice which has banana, pineapple, and pecans with a cream cheese frosting and a confetti cake slice. The Hummingbird slice was absolutely delicious. It was so moist with the banana and the cream cheese frosting paired so well. The confetti slice was really dry and wasn't saved by the frosting. Not sure if it was the slice we picked but I wouldn't recommend that one.

    Hot Chocolate Banana Pudding
    Stephanie T.

    I came back to visit Magnolia Bakery on a Saturday afternoon. Whenever I come into this location, I usually have to wait a while to get into Magnolia Bakery. However, I walked right in and didn't have to wait too long to get helped this time. Usually, the staff you see when you walk in only help with bakery and beverage items and you have to go to the cashier to get banana pudding, but the staff said they could help with everything. January's pudding of the month is Hot Chocolate Banana Pudding (small was $6.25). Hot Chocolate Banana Pudding Cup has layers of chocolate banana pudding, rich chocolate wafers, bananas, marshmallow fluff, and a sprinkle of mini chocolate chips for the perfect bite every time. My husband really enjoyed it. Of course, you have to get the Classic Banana Pudding as well. The medium was $7.25. I always get their Chocolate Chunk Blondie ($4.25) and Magic Cookie Bar ($3.95). They are both delicious, golden, buttery, and delightful treats. Magnolia Bakery Is New York's Local Bakery and you should definitely visit when you are in NYC.

    Adel W.

    Oof love banana pudding, but Magnolia over the years has gotten way too sweet with not enough real banana! We also tried the banana pudding bar with the red velvet flavor and there wasn't bananas in it :(

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    Lilly G.

    I came here expecting the most amazing banana pudding and I can honestly say it did not disappoint!! I ordered a medium, however, the small is actually the perfect size to satisfy anyone's sweet tooth and not over indulge. Although I was laser focused on having the banana pudding there are many other deserts to try. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The place is small but clean and the line was long but it moves fast.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Super friendly staff, I would definitely come back to have more banana pudding and try other deserts!

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    Para poder subir al café es necesario entonces tener el ticket del Rockefeller Center?

    No, definitivamente no. La entrada está en la calle, no dentro del Rockefeller Center. Está abierto a todos. No se necesita boleto.… 

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    Amavi

    3.8
    (61 reviews)
    0.7 mi

    We came here to celebrate a birthday... after perusing their website and IG we decided this was a…read moregreat place to celebrate a birthday.... Well we were kinda right. Amavi is a great place to celebrate a birthday if you like a loud, DJ spinning, hookah smoking, over priced Mediterranean restaurant, this is the place for you. Now, this isn't to say this isn't a good place but be prepared. The food is decent, nothing to run and tell anyone about, except their Bronzino was absolutely delish! I wish everything else was at the level of this dish. Here is a run down of everything we ordered and ranked.... 1= fire the chef, 10 = Michelin Star Grilled Octopus :6 Caramelized onion Hummus :7 Sautéed Tiger Prawns :7 Tuna Crudo: 10 Bronzino: 10 Salmon: 8 Lamb Chops: 7 Mashed Potato: 8 Asparagus : 7 Lobster Aribbatta: 5 Hazelnut bar: 0 Dubai Chocolate Cheesecake: 0 Whatever you do, don't order desert. They are not worth it. So if you're looking for a lively and loud space with decent food.... Walk on over! Enjoy

    Service could've been a little quicker. This is an upscale Mediterranean restaurant that is…read moreintimate perfect for celebrations. We celebrated a birthday here and everything felt elevated. Standouts: branzino cooked to perfection, dangerously good pita (we ordered extra), and the shrimp skewer. The hanger steak and lobster arrabbiata (could've been spicier) were also hits. Chicken skewer? Just okay. We had thLychee martinis & Dreams of Amalfi Hazelnut bar, crème brûlée (we topped itwith melted chocolate from the cheesecake), and Dubai chocolate cheesecake On the pricier side, but worth it for the ambiance, service, and flavors. Perfect spot for date nights, birthdays & special moments.

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    Mid Course - included in Prix Fixe (~$140)
    Mid Course - included in Prix Fixe (~$140)
    Mid Course - included in Prix Fixe (~$140)

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    Keki Modern Cakes

    Keki Modern Cakes

    4.4
    (558 reviews)
    0.9 mi
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    Wow, this little shop is unassuming, it definitely catches the eye, especially for someone like me…read morewho loves Asian pastries. I've never tried a Japanese cheesecake before and was extremely excited to be able to pick up some treats for my coworkers as well as my partner's birthday cake from Keki. Ordering is fairly straightforward and done with a simple machine outfront. Once your order is ready one of the staff members hands it to you through a window; there is no inside area accessible to customers but our food came quickly and we took it back to the office. The cheesecake was fantastic. I read a bit about the background of the shop online and how the owner really cares about using high-quality ingredients, specifically dairy. It was justas described, light and bouncy. I enjoyed how it was not overly sweet and found that it was all too easy to devour the entire cake over the course of two days. Despite it not having much weight to it, it traveled surprisingly well as I took it home on my three train commute! Similar to what others have said, the real highlight of the shop, in my opinion, are their cream puffs. I'm not sure what I was expecting, but the outer layer was thin yet had a nice little crunch to it. We tried the classic milk, cookies & cream pistachio and ube flavors. Our favorite was the pistachio by far, which had such a unique yet decadent flavor and our second favorite was the milk cream puff. There's not much else I can say other than you really have to go here and try the desserts yourself. If you're a fan of Japanese desserts that are rich yet not too sweet, you'll be a fan of Keki.

    Just got some tarts here so my review isn't reflecting what they're known for or typically have. I…read moreliked these ok because it was creamy and light, not too sweet either, but it may be the crust part that I wasn't as much of a fan of. There are lots of other tart places that do something sinilar and didn't really think these were that memorable. But read this keeping in mind I didn't try to cake items so that product may be better if all you're looking for is a light fluffy dessert that's not too sweet. Try something else here! Just did take out option here so not much to ambiance or service from my experience to speak on.

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    Sundaes Best

    Sundaes Best

    4.6
    (321 reviews)
    0.9 mi
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    I spontaneously went here on a night out and may have stumbled across the BEST asian gelato place…read moreever. The flavors I ordered were tiramisu and berries and cream, but there were also a lot of fruit flavors you usually wouldnt see at other stores like lychee, ube and coconut. I didnt order them, but I was able to sample it and they are all so good and strong!! The workers are really nice and patient when customers are picking flavors out. It can get long since its usually 1-2 workers, but its also a gelato place, so I get they wouldnt have so many employees at once. The space itself is small, so expect to find a spot outside to eat but there are benches along the windows.

    Located just at the edge of ktown, this spot serves plenty of Asian flavors to choose from! They…read morehave your more classic options, like strawberry + mango, to classic Asian flavors, like Pandan, lychee, + Thai tea, all the way to your unique Asian flavors, like Thai Basil, Choco Pie, + Hwache, just to name a few!! I love that they draw inspo from Asian snacks to derive their flavors - it's what makes Sundaes Best unique! I surprisingly enjoyed Pineapple Thai Basil, which had the classic fruity flavor, but also a freshness from the basil, which was pleasant. You can sample as many flavors as you want. Not that many indoor seating options, but you're not too far from Herald Sq to grab an outdoor seat. Perfect post-dinner dessert spot if you're in the area!

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    Prince Tea House

    Prince Tea House

    4.2
    (229 reviews)
    0.9 mi
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    I am a frequent Prince Tea House goer, but I've never been to the KTown location which has always…read morebeen on my bucket list because of the nice wall decors! And I commonly see the upstairs for private events like baby showers, bridal showers, or birthday parties on social media. After dinner with my friends, I was looking for dessert and I was glad to see this location closes relatively late on a weekday night at 11 pm. Upon walking in, I was greeted by a waiter who led us to one of the purple velvet chair booths that was perfect for two people and another waiter brought us a pitcher of water almost immediately. The menu is on a QR code already on the table and we were given ample of time to decide. My friend and I both already knew what we wanted to order. I got the purple Yam Souffle which takes 25 minutes to make and my friend got the fried squid tails. We also got a signature Rose Green Milk Tea to share. The waitress who took our order has great memory and recalled all of our items without writing it down. She also reminded me that I could adjust the ice and sugar levels of my drink which I had completely forgotten and would have got annoyed if my drink came out 100% sweetness. Another thing is that my drink order frequently comes out wrong at other locations so I was glad she got it right! Green tea instead of black tea and with milk instead of without milk. The purple Yam Souffle is just like the other locations. Hot, soft cakey texture balanced with an ice cold red bean Ice-Cream. So delicious! The squid tails on the other hand was not what we expected. It came out burnt and hard. The outer batter was not crispy either. We informed one of the waiters and he brought it back to inform the kitchen staff. We received a new batch that was not as burnt and had more flavoring this time around. However, the squid was still hard and not like the ones we get from other locations with smaller crispier pieces. Overall, it was still a good experience and I love the decorations at this location! This might be my second favorite location after the Flushing one. Would love to come back for brunch or hi-tea. Or regular food options when I have not already eaten dinner. My usual go-tos are the twister fries, Santa Fe chicken rolls, fried salted crispy chicken, and the trio dessert combo. However, this location has a lot more variety! FYI - there are two unisex restrooms in the rear for customers to use with really cute wallpapers too.

    This is always my favorite spot to go for desserts and hangout. The interior decor is very modern,…read moresophisticated and stylish. We ordered potted rose milk tea to share, Dubai affogato and Brown Sugar Boba Mille Crêpes Cake. We came on a Friday around 4pm. Originally I wanted to try the strawberry matchamisu, however, was told that it sold out. What a bummer. The rose milk tea came with a themed pot and cups which is really cute. The rose fragrant smelled so good and the milk tea also tasted good and has a hint of rose taste. The cake was good, the boba was well cooked, chewy and flavorful! This time there was an unpleasant experience. At first when the Dubai affogato was served, we did not realize that the amount of the coffee was little until we saw another customer's dish that the volume of their coffee looked significantly more than ours. My friend brought it to the waitress attention but the waitress brushed it off and did not acknowledge our concern. When we finished and were about to leave, the same waitress came over and showed us that the container of the coffee was different and hence the volume of the coffee looked different. At this point, we did not care for it anymore. We would have been fine if the staff acknowledged our concern. We thought that maybe using standardized containers for the coffee would avoid this problem. Other than that, the food and drinks were good.

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