Magnolia Bakery - Chicago
Hagz · 279 Google reviewsMagnolia Bakery - Chicago — bakery in Loop worth a stop for the Cheesecake Again. It has that lived-in, been-here-forever warmth. Bethany: "The chocolate cake is phenomenal" [$$, patio]
What 3,038 diners keep saying
What 3,038 diners keep saying
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“I’d say the banana pudding lived up to the hype! Light, airy, decadent with a very healthy ratio of cake/wafers to pudding. Staff were all extremely friendly as well. They have a huge variety of baked goods; will be back to try more!”
“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.”
“I got the banana pudding and the banana pudding cookie and wow I was flashed. Delicious really delicious. If you like the real banana taste and no artificial taste you are going to love it.”
“Great vibes were had here. I tried the Apple Pie Pudding and I would have it again an again. It was enjoyed near Millenium Park then wife tried a custom banana pudding with Nutella which she enjoys as a topping.”
“Magnolia Bakery was delicious, as always. I always go there when I'm in Chicago, because there's not one where I live. The employees are always so nice and helpful. The desserts are always delicious!!!!”
“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 🤔*”
“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.”
“Excelente calidad y precio en sus cupkakes, considerados los mejores de Chicago”
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