Magnolia Bakery - Chicago

This place is fantastic. The chocolate cake is phenomenal. I also got the confetti cake and it is also pretty great. Definitely will be visiting again. The staff are extremely kind and warm and engaging. I was told the banana pudding is something to be had so I’ll have to come back and try it again. Many of the people in front of me were getting the hot chocolate so that seems like it is something to try as well.

Yum yum yummy!!! I can’t wait to go back a get more! I tried the Hazelnut, Apple Crisp, regular & cookies and cream banana puddings and all so delicious!! The hazelnut had chocolate chip pieces and could most definitely do without that. Of those weren’t in the pudding I would love it down!! The cookies and cream and apple crisp were so so delicious. The flavor was so good. I love making banana pudding and will be trying new add ins when I make it. However, I will be going here to get some when I don’t feel like making it!! Can’t wait to go back!

The banana pudding is just amazing. Something | guarantee that you will crave after your first visit! ( My wife and I are literally talking about our craving as we speak.) The banana pudding is cold, fresh, and fluffy. Each bite is full of flavor and you get a bite of the banana, vanilla wafers, and pudding in every spoonful. We have gone multiple times and each experience was great. They are very consistent with their products which makes this even better. My wife also got the carrot cake banana pudding and we enjoyed that as well. I will say that the carrot pudding is a little more on the sweeter side but still delicious. Haven't tried any of the baked goods but do plan on doing so on the next visit cause everything looks so good! 100% recommend!

We really enjoyed the bakery. The banana pudding bar is such a fun and delicious idea. There are a lot of good good options to choose from. Cupcakes are moist and delicious. Staff is super nice.

The pumpkin spice pudding was phenomenal! Inside of place was not as clean as there were tables that needed some work. I understand that this is a Saturday night. The service was good, but people were very rushed. I have three stars only because a guy took something out of a cake stand that looked like samples. He was scolded by the employee, but there was absolutely nothing indicating the price for these items next to them and should have been removed once that was pointed out to her. It was not the customers fault in that. I also thought it looked like a sample plate. The price that was next to it went with a box set, so there is no description and no price next to you the cake stand that held these treats.

I'm from the UK, so we don't have banana pudding. I've had the banana pudding from here before and it was really nice. I bought some today 31/12/25, and it wasn't good I'm sad to say. It was primarily sponge, little banana and a rim of cream around the top. Very dry. Hopefully just a one off.

It was alright, took couple pics of interior bc it's kinda country kitchy. Had chocolate cupcake and like a pint of the I.C., which wasn't my fave at all. The cake was a lot dry and the butter cream was almost like a fondant, so not really a fan of that either. Overall, not impressed, prices are mid. *should of probably got cheesecake 🤔*

The banana pudding at Magnolia Bakery is an absolute dream! It’s perfectly creamy, with layers of fresh banana and soft vanilla wafers that melt into the pudding just right. Sweet, but not overly so — it’s the kind of dessert you can’t stop eating. Honestly, it lives up to all the hype (and then some). A must-try if you’re anywhere near Magnolia!

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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.

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!

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.