"Being put on dessert duty for a picnic can be a little tricky, but one fool-proof option in Beverly Grove is Magnolia Bakery on W. 3rd Street. This famous NYC-import is certainly no secret, but their banana pudding is still one of the best desserts in the world. It’s thick, creamy, and won’t completely fall apart if it spends a few minutes in the sun. They also sell individual cups for $4.50, so everybody can have their own without fighting over the last few bites." - brant cox
"What can be said about Magnolia Bakery besides it reigns Queen in the world of baking in LA. No one can even come close to rivaling their Banana Pudding or their freezer pies. My personal favorites?The cupcakes, Banana Pudding and the Peanut Butter Freezer Pie, but seriously, anything you get will rock your world." - Onyx
"It’s been a really tough day. You just found out that tofu is actually mostly chemicals and that guy you stare at everyday in yoga has a boyfriend. F*ck. Time for dessert. And there’s not a better sweet spot on 3rd street than Magnolia Bakery. But you’re coming for one thing: Banana Pudding. This pint of Heaven is a true gift from God and enjoyed best alone under your bed sheets watching inspirational three-legged dog videos on YouTube." - brant cox
"Yes, this internet-famous bakery on West Third Street is a 90s-era NYC import. And while we’ve tried to rack our brains for reasons to knock this place, there’s no denying that their signature banana cream pudding is a pint of heaven. The cloud-like sweet fluffy starts with a strong banana flavor and then quickly mellows into a creamy finish. It’s best enjoyed alone under your bed sheets watching inspirational three-legged dog videos on YouTube." - sylvio martins, cathy park
"This whole no sugar for a month thing just isn’t sustainable anymore. Make moves to our favorite dessert spot in LA - Magnolia Bakery. The NYC-transplant invaded 3rd Street a while back and gave us god’s greatest gift to man - the banana pudding. And at $5.50, you’ll have a little extra in the bank for that overpriced surfboard aerobics class you’re obsessed with." - brant cox