There are few holidays more important than National Banana Lovers Day, which falls on August 27th.
If you haven’t heard of it, then it is time to sit yourself down and get in the delicious dessert loop that is banana pudding. It provides New Yorkers with the perfect excuse to gorge on one of the fruitiest desserts the city has to offer.
There is nothing like a delectable banana pudding to cure the ills of even the most trying day, and to give you one last taste of ambrosial summer before we ease into the fall months.
These restaurants and bakeries all cook up the best banana pudding around, and should definitely be a part of your celebrations of this most hallowed, dessert-driven holiday.
1. Magnolia Bakery (various NYC locations)
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As the original bakery to publicize the event of this national holiday, Magnolia is building the hype even further by offering free banana pudding to the first 300 customers to order on Ubereats.
The famous banana pudding at Magnolia comes in many shapes and sizes. You can purchase a small bowl for yourself and a friend, or you can go all-in and get the Double Bowl which serves twenty people (if you have $60 to shell out).
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With crumbled vanilla wafers, and a smoothly creamy texture, Magnolia’s banana pudding deserves the attention it’s getting.
2. Sugar Sweet Sunshine (126 Rivington Street)
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Touting the banana pudding as one of their specialties, Sugar Sweet Sunshine on the Lower East Side offers a fruity taste that cannot be beat.
A bright cozy interior shows that this bakery has earned their name and makes for a great place to indulge in a summery treat. “The Puddin’ Posse” is far from lacking with a wide array of flavors to suit every palate.
The strawberry lemon trifle and chocolate bomb pudding are definite must-tries after you’ve satisfied your banana craving.
3. Buttercup Bake Shop (167 Madison Avenue)
With thick banana slices folded into their delicious take on a classic pudding, Buttercup sets the bar pretty high.
This Murray Hill bakery does it’s banana pudding beautifully with well-sized portions and a richly textured taste. Their old-school bakery counter serves up some of the best sweets in the area and should not be missed.
The banana pudding here is so tasty that you just might find yourself ordering the massive tub sized portion and not looking back. And why should you? It’s a holiday.
4. Sugar Freak (36-18 30th Avenue)
This Astoria eatery combines two of the truly wonderful cuisines of the city: New Orleans style cooking and delicious bakery treats.
The desserts here are rich as all hell, and should be approached by serious pudding eaters only. The homey vibes you’ll find here present the perfect pace to shovel down some delicious homestyle banana pudding with no regrets, and no one to judge you.
You can enjoy your dessert on a sunny patio or within the quirky chandelier-ed interior and thank your lucky stars that such a wonderful holiday exists.
5. Evelyn’s Kitchen (2317 1st Avenue)
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Evelyn’s may be able to ship to you anywhere, and provide some top-notch catering, but their East Harlem location is definitely worth a visit.
They serve quality comfort food to-go, as well as pastries and desserts that are heavenly. Not least of which is their fresh take on banana pudding.
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Under the “Special cookies” section of the pastry menu, the banana pudding pudgies appear.
And yes, since we know you were wondering, the banana pudding pudgies are pretty damn special. If by “special” you mean amazingly unique little balls of soft and sweet banana-goodness, then yes, special is the word you're looking for.
6. Georgia’s Eastside BBQ (192 Orchard Street)
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This Lower East Side eatery is always cooking up some amazing soul food, but their banana pudding would really make the South proud.
Although their fried chicken is some of the most tempting around, the banana pudding is the super-thick and creamy dessert of your dreams.
So go forth, and celebrate National Banana Pudding with one of the best desserts imported from the South to our beloved NYC!
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