Magnolia Bakery
401 Bleecker St, New York City, NY, 10014
Magnolia Bakery has been a New York City food icon for decades, perhaps best known for its cameo on Sex and the City. Based in Manhattan’s downtown Greenwich Village neighborhood—and now operating additional locations across town—the bakery is famed for its signature cupcakes, although other treats aren’t to be missed, including its cult-favorite banana pudding.
The basics
Although Magnolia Bakery now operates 10 locations across the Big Apple, die-hard Sex and the City fans (and sweet-treat devotees) shouldn’t miss the charm of its original Village location. It’s easy enough to sidle up independently and order some tasty delicacies to go, but the best way to explore—and learn more about the bakery’s pop-culture history—is on a guided walking tour. Drop by during a Greenwich Village food tour, visit during a dessert-focused walking tour, or follow in the footsteps of Carrie Bradshaw on a Sex and the City filming locations tour.
Things to know before you go
Want to order Carrie Bradshaw’s Sex and the City cupcake? Get The Carrie—a vanilla cupcake with pink vanilla buttercream, topped with a sugar daisy.
Magnolia Bakery offers several gluten-free options, but it does not bake in an allergen-free space, so those with allergies may wish to exercise caution.
Don’t forget to visit another NYC film icon: the apartment building where Friends was set is right around the corner, and is a popular photo spot.
How to get there
Magnolia Bakery’s original Greenwich Village location is at 401 Bleecker Street at the corner of West 11th Street. To get there by public transportation, take the 1 train or PATH trains to Christopher St-Stonewall station, or the 1, 2, or 3 trains to 14th St station.
When to get there
Magnolia Bakery is open daily from 9:30am to 10pm, with 11pm closing time on Fridays and Saturdays. Expect lines during peak times, although you can also order ahead online for pickup if you’re short on time.
The best baked goods in New York City
New York City has hundreds of bakeries, making it hard to narrow down its must-try sweet treats. For a taste of some of the Big Apple’s best desserts, it’s worth sticking with the classics: Enjoy the heavy-duty cookies at Levain Bakery, indulge in doughnuts at Doughnut Plant, and get cheesecake at Junior’s.
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