Magnolia Bakery - Chicago

My all time favorite. The best banana bread pudding. I had the seasonal flavor pumpkin and it was to die for. Atmosphere was very friendly. Store was clean. Plenty of seating and treats to choose from.

This was my first visit here. To begin with, the service was quick and the employees were friendly. They helped me pick out desserts, since it was my first time here. Secondly, the atmosphere is spacious and you can also sit down and eat there. Lastly, the desserts had good consistency and they didn't fall apart easily. Also, they didn't taste too sweet and fulfilled my sweet tooth. Overall, a must visit bakery, even if you have to drive 30minutes. Photos below: 1. Red velvet cheesecake 2. Outside view 3. German chocolate cake slice 4. Inside view

Amazing banana bread pudding and German chocolate cake! My wife has the pumpkin spice latte and she said this is way better than Starbucks! I had a large coffee to go with it and it's pretty fresh and strong.

“Magnolia Bakery is a must-visit! Their famous banana pudding is hands down the best I’ve ever had—creamy, rich, and full of flavor. Every bite melts in your mouth and keeps you coming back for more. The bakery has a charming atmosphere, and the staff is always friendly and welcoming. Whether you’re a local or just passing through, do yourself a favor and stop by for a treat. The desserts are all delicious, but the banana pudding is truly out of this world. Five stars all the way!”

I was told the banana pudding is to die for! I’m not a huge fan of banana but after trying it here, it’s honestly so good! I wish we had a location in Canada. Also very friendly staff and good location! Stopped by during a parade happening in the area and I’m glad I did!

We drove a very long time to get to Chicago, so we were very selective about where we go and how we spend our time. This was one place I really wanted to visit but I am not sure it'd be my choice again. It was very busy and the service was good stuff are friendly and the place was clean. The issue was inconsistent of the cakes we ordered. We ordered three desserts 1.banana pudding - it was exceptional, this is what they are most famous for, and it was worth the hype. I regret not getting one more 2. The German chocolate cake was mediocre - it was moist, but something was missing - a bit on the plain side 3. the Red Velvet cake slice was the ultimate disappointment - I have never had worse cake from a bakery. This was the most bland cake I've ever had. It did not have the signature red velvet taste. Frosting was just regular white cake frosting, and it was BLAND!! The cake ended up in the trash. I honestly hope that this was just an off batch because it was a huge disappointment.

The best banana pudding ever. I go there when ever I am in Chicago. Also they have other great sweet treats as well. A must go place if in town.

Ordered for delivery to celebrate my birthday. I ordered a medium banana pudding and 2 chocolate cupcakes. Packaging was perfect and held cupcakes upright and did not slide or tip over. The chocolate cupcakes were absolutely delicious! Moist and flavorful, very rich and decadant. Not you typical milk chocolate cupcake! I had never tried the banana pudding before but glad I ordered it! It was something different and a bit on the lighter side to the chocolate cupcakes. The flavor and texture are light and fresh. Fresh bananas and packaging with a lid make it convenient to portion over a few nights. Felt myself wanting the pudding to be a little sweeter but to each their own and no complaints with any products in my order.

My all time favorite. The best banana bread pudding. I had the seasonal flavor pumpkin and it was to die for. Atmosphere was very friendly. Store was clean. Plenty of seating and treats to choose from.

This was my first visit here. To begin with, the service was quick and the employees were friendly. They helped me pick out desserts, since it was my first time here. Secondly, the atmosphere is spacious and you can also sit down and eat there. Lastly, the desserts had good consistency and they didn't fall apart easily. Also, they didn't taste too sweet and fulfilled my sweet tooth. Overall, a must visit bakery, even if you have to drive 30minutes. Photos below: 1. Red velvet cheesecake 2. Outside view 3. German chocolate cake slice 4. Inside view

Amazing banana bread pudding and German chocolate cake! My wife has the pumpkin spice latte and she said this is way better than Starbucks! I had a large coffee to go with it and it's pretty fresh and strong.

“Magnolia Bakery is a must-visit! Their famous banana pudding is hands down the best I’ve ever had—creamy, rich, and full of flavor. Every bite melts in your mouth and keeps you coming back for more. The bakery has a charming atmosphere, and the staff is always friendly and welcoming. Whether you’re a local or just passing through, do yourself a favor and stop by for a treat. The desserts are all delicious, but the banana pudding is truly out of this world. Five stars all the way!”

I was told the banana pudding is to die for! I’m not a huge fan of banana but after trying it here, it’s honestly so good! I wish we had a location in Canada. Also very friendly staff and good location! Stopped by during a parade happening in the area and I’m glad I did!

We drove a very long time to get to Chicago, so we were very selective about where we go and how we spend our time. This was one place I really wanted to visit but I am not sure it'd be my choice again. It was very busy and the service was good stuff are friendly and the place was clean. The issue was inconsistent of the cakes we ordered. We ordered three desserts 1.banana pudding - it was exceptional, this is what they are most famous for, and it was worth the hype. I regret not getting one more 2. The German chocolate cake was mediocre - it was moist, but something was missing - a bit on the plain side 3. the Red Velvet cake slice was the ultimate disappointment - I have never had worse cake from a bakery. This was the most bland cake I've ever had. It did not have the signature red velvet taste. Frosting was just regular white cake frosting, and it was BLAND!! The cake ended up in the trash. I honestly hope that this was just an off batch because it was a huge disappointment.

The best banana pudding ever. I go there when ever I am in Chicago. Also they have other great sweet treats as well. A must go place if in town.

Ordered for delivery to celebrate my birthday. I ordered a medium banana pudding and 2 chocolate cupcakes. Packaging was perfect and held cupcakes upright and did not slide or tip over. The chocolate cupcakes were absolutely delicious! Moist and flavorful, very rich and decadant. Not you typical milk chocolate cupcake! I had never tried the banana pudding before but glad I ordered it! It was something different and a bit on the lighter side to the chocolate cupcakes. The flavor and texture are light and fresh. Fresh bananas and packaging with a lid make it convenient to portion over a few nights. Felt myself wanting the pudding to be a little sweeter but to each their own and no complaints with any products in my order.

Doesn't look as cute on the outside than it does on the inside. Super cute interior! The walls are painted Tiffany blue and the decorations are so pleasing! The bakery was also spectacular! The employees were so nice and helpful giving input on what they liked! There is street parking available as well as busses that come near it. Will definitely go back to get another cupcake and try out the other delicious bakery items!

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This place was yummy!! This is what I want to call a cupcake place. They are making the cupcakes in front of you super fresh. Upon entry place is super inviting with chairs where you can sit and enjoy your nice cupcake. Big variety of cupcakes and delightful place to be. Not very sweet which is nice and enjoyable. Staff is nice while they serve you. I did not notice a lavatory so not sure of they have one or not. This is one Bakery you want to visit as you would difinetly enjoy.

I am so conflicted because their pudding and their cheesecakes are so amazing but this is some terrible, terrible customer service. I've been here 3 times with a coworker because we designated the third Friday of every month to be the day we go and get stuff for us and our significant others. The end result is excellent. I absolutely love what I end up with, and it's a great treat once a month even though it's pricey. This location absolutely sucks. They have a terrible, inefficient way to order and the staff here are the grumpiest people I've ever met. In the 3 times I've been here, it's been a different way to order. Do I tell the barista what I want? Or do I wait until the end? I actively despise this entire location so that should say a lot about how good their pastries are.

So we came here because my boyfriend loves the banana pudding! The banana pudding is pretty good and they give it to you in a container with a pretty generous amount! My boyfriend hates bananas, but loves this banana pudding! Strongly suggest it! However, I am a lover of cheesecake and red velvet so when I came across their "red velvet cheesecake" I was delirious! I ended up buying this and it was amazing! Literally, one of the best cheesecakes I have ever had! We came here late in the afternoon, but the red velvet cheesecake was very fresh! It is pretty big, big enough to share with two people! My cousin ordered a slice of strawberry cake which she did not like because it was very dry. She went back to the counter and explained how she felt. They were very nice about it and allowed her to choose something else for free! No hassle! Will definitely come back!

The baked goods looked simple yet very mindfully executed. We ordered the banana pudding and a banana pie. The pudding was creamy, the custard dense, the cake moist with a subtle banana flavor. It is satisfying but not overpowering. The banana cream pie is good to indulge by one, but enough to share. The whipped cream topping tasted dense and smooth. The best part has to be the buttery crust that has hints of caramelization from the sugar and fat. None of the desserts we ordered tasted too sweet, and surprisingly, nothing tastes heavy either. However, we all know desserts are nothing good for you, but everything good to you! Yum! I cannot wait to return and try other baked goods at Magnolia Bakery!

It lives up to the hype! A great atmosphere and amazing desserts, the best part is you can see the staff making the desserts in the back through the glass! We tried their famous banana pudding and we're nothing but amazed. The best part were the banana and vanilla wafer chunks in every bite! We also tried their hummingbird cake that had lots of pecans, pineapple, coconut, and cream cheese frosting!! The cake was perfectly done as someone who loves this type of cake, I would give it a 10/10! They had so many other great things we would have tried if we had more room, but we had a great experience and will definitely be back.

Magnolia is nice to look at and be in but the bakery items don't match the prices. Cupcakes=dry, cakes=dry, cookies=not tasty, mini cheesecakes=decent. Unsure if this is the company standard but it's certainly the recurring experience at the State St location. Blend the above with resentful/indifferent service and you have a typical chain location placed in Chicago that's not ready for prime time.

I want to say that this is probably one of the cutest places and if you are only concerned with how things look and not how they taste, definitely go. BUT, if you care about how things taste, especially when you pay $4.50-$6.00 for a slice of cake, like I do, then don't go. I have gone before and had a terribly dry slice of pistachio cake. The icing didn't help make the cake any better and I ended up tossing it. I decided yesterday to give them another try thinking my first experience could be a fluke but I was wrong. I tried the vanilla buttercream cake. The cake was so dry it fell apart when I stuck my fork in. It is flavorless and again, soooo dry. I again had to toss it. I would say don't waste your money. I am out nearly $15 between my visits and all but my coffee ended up in the garbage. Terribly disappointed in this place.

The best banana pudding ever! It's the perfect consistency. No one should go through life without trying some. They also have wonderful baked goods like cupcakes and cookies. Worth every calorie.

The German chocolate cake is my favorite! The lemon squares and banana pudding are yummy also.

I was on a mission to try a drink and bagel from some place other than the standard Starbucks. As soon as I walked in the door the staff was immediately very helpful and friendly. While they didn't have any bagels, I was pleasantly supersized by the vast sweets selection. I went with a Chai Latte(added a shot of espresso of course!). I also selected the lemon poppy seed muffin, boy was it good! It was moist and not overwhelming as far as lemon flavors go. While there I did try the banana pudding, I must say for someone who is pretty neutral as far as bananas go, I really enjoyed this pudding. I would highly recommend going to this location.