Magnolia Bakery - Grand Central

4.1
1518 reviews

About

Cupcake Shop

Location

Magnolia Bakery - Grand Central
89 East 42nd Street, New York, NY
10017, United States

Hours

Reviews

4.1
1,518 reviews
5 stars
865
4 stars
301
3 stars
132
2 stars
64
1 star
156

What are people saying?

AI-generated from recent customer reviews

Banana Pudding

The banana pudding is widely praised as delicious and a must-try, though some customers reported inconsistencies in quality.

Service Issues

Several reviews highlighted poor customer service, with reports of rude staff and long wait times.

Atmosphere

The location in Grand Central is often described as crowded and not conducive to a relaxing dining experience.

Product Quality

While many desserts are enjoyed, there are complaints about stale or poorly made items, particularly cupcakes and cakes.
  • NN
    Nelia
    1 day ago
    3.0
    I visited this location while traveling to NYC and tried the banana pudding. In my opinion, it’s a bit overrated. It’s creamy and has a good level of sweetness, not too much, not too little, so it’s enjoyable as a dessert or even for breakfast. That said, it’s not something I’d go out of my way to try or add as a must-visit spot on a travel itinerary.
  • CT
    Colm Tierney
    Jan 1, 2026
    5.0
    Had a queue but moves quickly. The banana pudding is as good as I remember. Bronwie is okay and the same for the cupcakes. I was tempted by the cake slices so maybe should have gotten one of those. They had my order wrong when got to the till and don't take cash.
  • EB
    Elizabeth Bennet
    Jan 1, 2026
    5.0
    Dentro de la estación, está en la zona de abajo. Estaba todo bueno otro estilo de postres, vale la pena probarlo y si es dentro de la estación con lo bonita que es mejor. No encontré cola.
  • YM
    Yasmine Machwate
    Dec 27, 2025
    4.0
    After years abroad, I was really excited to taste the iconic Magnolia cupcakes again. Unfortunately, they didn’t live up to my memories: very sweet and not as moist as I remembered. We also tried the pecan pie, which was too soggy. We felt quite rushed while placing our order, but I guess that’s something to expect from a bakery in Grand Central.
  • AA
    Allie Arnaiz
    Dec 18, 2025
    5.0
    Bakery in Grand Central. Absolutely delicious. The banana pudding was incredible, and everything else was delicious also. We got cake, cupcakes, cookies, and banana pudding. The cookie was so filling I felt sick, but it was incredible and so worth it. They were all very nice there as well. I would come back here just for this bakery honestly.

Frequently Asked Questions About Magnolia Bakery - Grand Central

Where is Magnolia Bakery - Grand Central located?

Magnolia Bakery - Grand Central is located at 89 East 42nd Street, New York, NY 10017, US.

What are the opening hours of Magnolia Bakery - Grand Central?

The bakery is open Monday to Saturday from 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM, and on Sundays from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM.