So yesterday I said that after brunch, Melissa and I went somewhere every New Yorker has an opinion about. And it’s true. Every New Yorker knows what Magnolia Bakery is, even if they don’t want to.
Magnolia Bakery is a tiny little shop in the West Village that got crazy famous after being featured on Sex and the City. It’s a huge tourist attraction and there’s usually a line formed outside the door. There’s three locations in NYC, one opening in LA and one already open in Dubai. Either you love it or you complain about it.
Which one am I?
Well. I’m not a huge fan of waiting in long lines with tourists (although I do from time to time for places like Shake Shack) and the general “OMG MAGNOLIA BAKERY OMG OMG!” drives me a bit insane, just because I think there are so many bakeries in New York that are just as good or better. My cousin Melissa thinks Magnolia cupcakes are too dry, and I’ve definitely experienced that, but I’ve gotta say the frosting is pretty dang good. So would I choose to stand in line for a half hour waiting for one? No. But I wouldn’t cry about it.
And I like that they’re organized. They only let so many people in at a time so you don’t feel like you’re headed into battle diving for that vanilla cupcake with chocolate frosting and blue sprinkles (even though one time I was there and someone did call me something that was not nice). And they’re constantly bringing more out.
Do you see that line outside? People are looking in ALL of the windows. I can not imagine working there.
So Whiney Amanda didn’t even want to go to Magnolia but look at what she got afterall (I mean I did wait in line!):
I didn’t even get a box. Just walked across the street and bam, it was gone. :)
And I would like to take this final moment to tell you the ABSOLUTE WORST cupcake in New York is Crumbs, which we’ve been over. And my favorites from the ones I’ve tried are Sugar Sweet Sunshine, which I brought over to my friends’ on Valentines Day this year, and Two Little Red Hens, which I have yet to give some well-deserved City Mitten love.
So go have a cupcake, ya’ll. It’s Tuesday.
8 responses so far ↓
mom // March 9, 2010 at 9:45 am |
Yes, that place is overrated and the cupcakes are dry dry, not my favorite as you can tell. I didn’t know they were featured on that series or was it the movie.
Michelle // March 9, 2010 at 10:13 am |
You know I’m a SATC girl but why can’t I remember the scene??? Wait wait its coming back to me kind of…..
City Mitten // March 9, 2010 at 11:44 pm |
I linked it in the post, silly!
kelly // March 9, 2010 at 10:33 am |
oh no.
i think crumbs are my favorite.
does this mean we have to break up?
City Mitten // March 9, 2010 at 11:05 am |
Uh oh, we might have to go to cupcake counseling.
lauraleebove // March 9, 2010 at 12:41 pm |
uggggggh magnolia. you know i’m not a fan — too dry and not sweet enough! and i do like crumbs. and v-day cupcakes were fantastic :)
melissa // March 9, 2010 at 1:45 pm |
Love them BUT only the Vanilla NOT Chocolate (dry), i’ve only waited in line maybe twice (a short one) and been there at least a dozen times. Also i can eat 5 cupcakes in one day so this isn’t my only stop, i’m always going to other places. i’m thinking i might have to hit Crumbs now since i hear mixed reviews
Em Bem // March 9, 2010 at 2:19 pm |
Very dry, but I do agree the frosting is good but I really only need a taste and I’m all good. I’d say PASS on that one.
When I come to NY (how often do I say this) we will go to your favorite cupcake place.