One of my “top things to do in New York on our Honeymoon”, was to experience the sugar wonderland that is Magnolia Bakery, made famous for me by the tv-show Sex And The City
There are quite a few Magnolia Bakery stores now, the SATC one is on Bleeker Street, but I didn’t fancy shlepping all the way there to stand in line for an inordinate amount of time (which is apparently what happens at that one!). So I did a bit of research and was thrilled to discover one right around the corner from our hotel – joy!
To be honest, I was a little underwhelmed with the decor. I found it oddly haphazard and the yellow walls tinged everything an unpleasant colour. But we persevered – Magnolia Bakery has to be revered for a reason!!
The shop area for customers is narrow, just large enough for two single file queues, one at the register and one along the bar area (most of their real estate is kept for the kitchens in the back!)
But lets get to the good stuff, the foodage, just wow! There are so many sweet treats to choose from, a massive array of cakes
Brownies, bars, muffins
whoopie pies, cookies and more cupcakes than you can possibly imagine
But my favourite on display, was their peppermint bark, I made my own version on the blog here a couple of Christmases ago, but I’ll definitely be recreating their take on it this year for you guys!
All our goodies were packed up and ready for purchase, tantalisingly out of reach, sat waiting on their side of the counter! But finally we got to the top of the queue, paid and they were ours!
Once done, we wheeled back around and made ourselves comfy at the teeny-tiny, standing room only bar area to enjoy our spoils
Of which there were a few…!
Himself had the lemon & lime cheesecake cupcake
And I got the chocolate cupcake with marshmallow icing
So yum! Although I was grateful it was one of their smaller cupcakes, that mallow frosting was quite sweet, any bigger a serving and I don’t think I would’ve been able to finish it!
I had also suggested we get a sea salt caramel cookie to share….
I’d heard they were the best of the cookies Magnolia Bakery has to offer, so I wanted to find out for myself
Lets put it like this, there was definitely sharing involved, I’m just not so sure it was 50/50!
We left on a sugar high and in my case, a caffeinated sugar high and set off once again to see what we could see around the great city of New York!
There are loads of Magnolia Bakerys’ around these days, so check out their listing and find the one nearest to you, or if you really must go to the one from SATC, just make sure you go early and are prepared to wait!
Rxx
Love Magnolia Bakery and what a super fun post!! I really loved the red velvet cheescake! I also included this bakery in my top places to visit when you are in New York: http://bagatyou.com/where-to-eat-in-new-york-city/
Xx Susanne
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Thanks Susanne, I’ll be sure to give the red velvet cheesecake a try next time!
Rxx
Oh that looks absolutely fantastic! I’m desperately wanting to go there too!
Love, Kerstin
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Go for it Kerstin, you won’t regret it!!
Rxx
Oh yum! If I ever go back to America (which I DO hope to do!) I’d love to tour around all the foodie places – there are so MANY I want to try! (I might need two plane seats for the journey home though!). That lemon and lime cheesecake cupcake sounds to die for!
Laura xx | Loved By Laura
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Haha! Laura you do crack me up!! The Lemon & Lime Cheesecake cupcake was sooo delish, definitely very moreish! 🙂
Rxx
These all look so delicious! I definitely want to check out magnolia bakery next time I visit NYC =o)
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Your belly will thank you!!
Rxx
Oh I love Magnolia Bakery so much, too many yummy things to choose from. I keep seeing pics on Instagram of people with banana pudding from there. Wish we had a Magnolia Bakery in the UK!
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Tell me about it!! Goshie, wouldn’t that be just awesome?!!
*Starts typing letter to Magnolia Bakery HQ* 😉
Rxx
Ahh if I ever go back to NYC I’ll definitely go there. The last time I was there the line outside was sooo long. The peppermint bark looks amazing omg and all of the cupcakes, wow.
x Annabelle
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Magnolia Bakery is soooo yummy and you can smell it from a mile away!!
xo,
Gem+Elli | gemandelli.com
Wow. This bakery is so cute! Those desserts are superb!
God Bless!
Jan Limark |Brotherly Creative
Yum! I’m going to NYC this weekend so I’ll have to stop by!! that lemon lime cheesecake cupcake looks to die for!!! Thanks for all of the suggestions girly!
XX -Kaylee
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