Magnolia Bakery is giving its cult-favorite banana pudding a modern makeover with the debut of a brand-new Banana Pudding Bar, launching Thursday, June 12, at the bakery’s Upper West Side location. It’s the first and only set-up of its kind from the beloved bakery—and it’s designed for anyone who’s ever wished their pudding came with a few extra bells and whistles.
Open daily from 12 pm to 8 pm at 200 Columbus Avenue, the Banana Pudding Bar lets dessert lovers choose from four made-to-order, over-the-top pudding creations. Each one is built fresh and layered with toppings, then served in a dome-lidded Magnolia-branded cup for $10.95. (Yes, the toppings are included in the price—this isn’t frozen yogurt!)
The new lineup features bold spins on the original: There’s a caramel brownie v