Driving through the Greenwich Village and saw a line half a block long. Intrigue, parked car, joined line, waited 20 minutes or so, bought a bunch of stuff, and taste wise were just ok, and not... More

Driving through the Greenwich Village and saw a line half a block long. Intrigue, parked car, joined line, waited 20 minutes or so, bought a bunch of stuff, and taste wise were just ok, and not cheap. Cupcakes were just full of sugar, nothing special.
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I don't go to magnolia for their cupcakes, because to be completely honest, they aren't that good, but i just LOVE their banana pudding, its sooo good. Its definitely worth the long line, dont... More

I don't go to magnolia for their cupcakes, because to be completely honest, they aren't that good, but i just LOVE their banana pudding, its sooo good. Its definitely worth the long line, dont bother with the cupcakes, you can get better ones from somewhere else.
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Magnolia Bakery (of Sex and the City fame) is a must visit in NYC. Their cupcakes are to die for! The line is often around the corner of this small shop, but it moves fast (and should not be a... More

Magnolia Bakery (of Sex and the City fame) is a must visit in NYC. Their cupcakes are to die for! The line is often around the corner of this small shop, but it moves fast (and should not be a deterrent). The cupcakes are very cute and delicious. They also sell drinks, regular cakes, t shirts, and cookbooks.
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Now, don't get me wrong here. I love the cupcakes at Magnolia. I really do - they are super sweet, quite buttery and just overall very delicious. The problem is, though, that the bakery ruins the... More

Now, don't get me wrong here. I love the cupcakes at Magnolia. I really do - they are super sweet, quite buttery and just overall very delicious. The problem is, though, that the bakery ruins the experience. They really have outgrown the space they occupy, but seem to be oblivious to that fact. The bakery is tiny and there is absolutely no place to sit and eat your yummy cupcake once you've made it through the sometimes incredibly long line. In my opinion, this makes it not worth the trip to Magnolia...unless you live very close, that is. Otherwise, find yourself a bakery nearer to where you live, and just save yourself the trouble. The cupcakes aren't worth it.
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I can't eat the cupcakes here as my sugar tooth capacity were overwhelmed in the first bite. This isn't to say they're not good, they should only be given to someone with a suitable lust for a peak... More

I can't eat the cupcakes here as my sugar tooth capacity were overwhelmed in the first bite. This isn't to say they're not good, they should only be given to someone with a suitable lust for a peak sweet experience. One thing to note is that they do not keep very well. By the next day the frosting is unpleasantly solid sugar and the cake is stale. I tried to be thoughtful and bring one home for my roommate but she found them inedible when she came across them the next morning. I realize I may be the only one to discover this trait as everyone else rarely gets more than a block away before they dissapear.
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While my sweet tooth is quite controllable I do indulge in the sweet stuff on occasion. Back in my fashion diva days I was introduced to the Magnolia cupcake. It was all the rage for birthdays... More

While my sweet tooth is quite controllable I do indulge in the sweet stuff on occasion. Back in my fashion diva days I was introduced to the Magnolia cupcake. It was all the rage for birthdays on Madison Avenue. Somehow there was little or not caloric guilt involved in downing a few pink cupcakes--so different from eating a piece of cake? As you can see the logic failed me, but I did like the cupcakes. The cake part is moist and rich--especially the chocolate. I admit I shave off about half of the icing. Otherwise I get a sugar high and my teeth start to ache. The best part of these cakes it the size. They are simply adorable and so very feminine. That's why they are a hit. The actual bakery is less than fabulous. It's small and the staff is decidedly ungirly (actually they look a little butch to me). I don't like having to fetch my own cupcake either. That's the current system and there's no place to eat said cake once you purchase it. Better to have your assistant pick them up with a tea and bring them back to the office. Oh if I only had an assistant.
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Magnolia Bakery has some of the best cupcakes I have ever tried. They are delicious- you must try these at least once in your life! There might be a line out the door, but wait in it, you won't be... More

Magnolia Bakery has some of the best cupcakes I have ever tried. They are delicious- you must try these at least once in your life! There might be a line out the door, but wait in it, you won't be sorry. After a long day in Manhattan I insisted on walking to get some with my friends who complained the whole way there, but as soon as they bit into the cupcakes they all realized it was worth the walk. They loved them!
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I don't like cupcakes. I don't like cake. I am a brownie girl all the way. I didn't watch Sex in the City, BUT - I did wait on line one summer night just for the sake of waiting on a line that went... More

I don't like cupcakes. I don't like cake. I am a brownie girl all the way. I didn't watch Sex in the City, BUT - I did wait on line one summer night just for the sake of waiting on a line that went out the door...just to see what all the hype was all about. I tried one of their plainest cupcakes and yes it was delicious. Must have been all the frosting...its thick and creamy and reminds me of pure butter creme. Its quite indulgent and I had to share mine...but worth it. My friends and I ate our cupcakes on a park bench across the street where the garbage cans were overloaded with cupcake wrappers and napkins. At the end of the night the staff of Magnolias goes over to that small park area to clean up the garbage and excess that was evidently from their store. I was quite surprised and it made me respect that small business just a bit more aside from their wonderful creations. Thumbs up!
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If you want an ultimate sugar rush, this is the place to go. Cupcakes are so diet unfriendly. My personal favorite is the red velvet ones. But one thing you can't miss is a cup of their banana... More

If you want an ultimate sugar rush, this is the place to go. Cupcakes are so diet unfriendly. My personal favorite is the red velvet ones. But one thing you can't miss is a cup of their banana pudding. It's almost always looked over since you have all those cupcakes to choose from. I have to admit, after 1 cupcake, I'm done. It's packed with so much sugar, that you really have to wash it down with a glass of milk. So if you're looking to treat urself to something sweet, don't look anywhere else but here.
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Magnolia Bakery where Carrie and the Sex in the City women went is really that good. To be honest they cake part is nothing extraordinary but the frosting is amazing. I had to wait in line for... More

Magnolia Bakery where Carrie and the Sex in the City women went is really that good. To be honest they cake part is nothing extraordinary but the frosting is amazing. I had to wait in line for about 20 minutes but it was worth it. They bring the cupcakes out on platters and you are allowed to get 1 dozen per person. At $1.75, they are a reasonable treat. Definitely check it out on Bleecker in the Village.
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