Chicago Dessert Treasure Trove! Banana Pudding So Good

Magnolia Bakery 📍 108 N State St, Chicago, IL 60602 (Inside Block 37, first floor) I first discovered Magnolia Bakery after an indoor climbing session at Block 37 one weekend. Just wandering through the mall, I spotted this sweet little bakery with its soft, creamy decor — couldn’t resist peeking inside, but somehow managed to resist buying that day. Then I heard the buzz about their famous Banana Pudding — and that it’s a branch of the iconic NYC original! That did it — I had to go back. I went in planning to just get the banana pudding… until I saw the Blueberry Cheesecake in the display case 🤦🏻‍♀️. Went with both — no regrets! 🍌 Banana Pudding Lives up to the hype! Smooth, creamy pudding layered with fresh banana slices and vanilla wafer crumbs — every spoonful is rich with banana and cream flavor, sweet but not cloying. Perfect comfort for Chicago’s chilly winds ❄️💛. 🫐 Blueberry Cheesecake Generous slice — seriously tempting. The cheese layer is silky and smooth, the crust stays crisp, and the blueberry topping strikes a lovely sweet-tart balance. Finished it with a smile 😊. ❤️ “Big problems → hotpot, small problems → little cake.” Who can resist the joy of a gentle dessert? One isn’t enough? Make it two! 🍰 Tips: ✅ Go for the regular size banana pudding — just right, won’t make you feel heavy. ✅ The shop is usually not crowded — no long lines, great for a quick self-treat. ✅ Cheesecake is best shared with a friend — too delicious to handle alone! #Chicago #LifeInChicago #BananaPudding #DessertLove #SweetComfort #LifeInTheUS