I'm not much of a cookie person, but I'm really glad I tried Levain. The cookies are really thick and delicious. They're also very rich and sugary - I ended up eating only half of mine the day of and the other half over the course of the next day. Probably a me thing, but even though it took me a while to consume it, I can say it was so delicious!! I do understand the hype. The store is bigger than I expected and I liked how all of the fresh baked items were displayed (not just the cookies). There wasn't really anywhere to sit to enjoy, but there was a small alcove to the left of the restaurant where I was able to stand and eat with a few friends when we stopped by. read more

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I'm so happy they finally opened in LA! I used to get this all the time whenever I went to New York. The space is big and clean, and the cookies are obviously amazing. The dark chocolate chip cookie is my favorite and it's the one I'd recommend the most read more

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We tried their limited edition Macademia Nut cookie. The cookie itself tasted a bit stale. It probably had been sitting out for some time. The quality here isn't as good as other Levain locations. read more

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I recently decided to stop in and get some chocolate chip cookies. 1) The cookies are pretty big. 2) The ingredients seem top notch. but 3) There are actually too many chocolate chips- they slightly over power the cookie to the extent that I almost felt like I was eating pure chocolate. read more

Levain Bakery is a well known New York bakery serving up some gigantic and delicious cookies! They are now expanding into California where this spot is located right in the heart of Larchmont Village. There is street and meter parking all around the shop. Inside, they have no seating so this is more of a grab and go spot. To order, you get in line and then look at the cookies and pastries they have for the day. They also have coffee and other drinks to purchase as well. Wifey and I tried the Fall Chocolate Chunk and Chocolate Chip Walnut cookies and both were heavenly! The cookies were so big we could barely finish! Overall, I would definitely recommend checking this spot out for cookies lovers or those looking for a sweet treat. All of the staff here are very friendly and welcoming. This spot might be home to the best cookie you can find in LA! read more

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Was in the area and decided to take another chance here. I'm glad I did because the gluten free vegan chocolate chip cookie was perfect. They corrected whatever was wrong my last visit. read more

Levain has been on my list for year, and always miss it when I'm in NYC so when I was nearby in LA I needed to stop by. Parking is a bit tough but I was able to find a metered space to stop in quickly for a cookie. I got the 2 chip chocolate chip cookie. I also wanted to try their limited cookie the lemon one cause I love anything lemon but couldn't justify spending $12 on 2 cookies since I'm unemployed unfortunately. But the chocolate chip cookie was good! It was warm and gooey. It's a dense cookie so I definitely needed milk which is why I saved it for later. Overall I understand why these are so hyped up cause they are delicious and I would come back to try more. read more

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I've had Levain Bakery on my bookmarks forever, and I finally had the chance to stop in recently after dinner with some friends. I've tried cookies at the New York location before, but it took me a while to stop by Larchmont Village in Los Angeles. Luckily, there's plenty of street parking! These cookies are massive. They're crunchy at the edges with a softer, gooey center. They have a variety of flavors, and depending on the time of year, they also offer limited edition flavors. As of my recent visit on 2/10/2025, one cookie is priced at a little over $5 - so these hefty cookies definitely come at a premium price. If cookies aren't your thing, Levain also offers a variety of other pastries like scones, filled brioche, and a variety of bread loaves. Despite the delicious treats, I experienced terrible customer service from one of the cashiers on my recent visit. My friends and I were excited to see a new flavor! For a limited time, they're offering a coffee toffee cookie flavor - and knowing that my friend is a huge coffee fan, I excitedly shared the news as she walked in. This older cashier turned to us and said "Is it really that exciting?" I should have walked out without paying for anything. Not only was it incredibly rude, but as a potential customer, it was extremely disappointing to be spoken to that way. I can confidently say that after that inappropriate comment, I am NOT eager to come back in anytime soon. There are PLENTY of other dessert places within Larchmont Village alone that I've enjoyed and am more than happy to patronize over Levain without concerns of being spoken down to. Treat your customers with better respect - especially ones that express excitement over your products. read more

Amazing bakery!!! Really love the exterior and interior of the store. Such cute design and aesthetic. Particularly love the design on their glass windows! This is my favorite cookie store! Their cookies are pricey at $5 a pop, but they're big!!! And of high quality!!! Other pasteries of similar size and quality are around the same price, so I'm totally fine with paying $5 a cookie here. The cookies are crispy on the outside and warm and chewy on the inside. My favorite is probably their standard chocolate chip cookie, but their peanut butter cookie is super solid as well! Unfortunately, I got their season Fall chocolate chip cookie, and did not like that. I found the spice in this cooking a bit too overwhelming? It's pumpkin spices or something along those lines, but it had too strong of a floral kick that I found clashed with the chocolate. Wouldn't get this again, but maybe it's someone else's cup of tea? Regardless, I still love their cookies. Can't wait to come back to try their actual pastries and other baked good! Interior is super clean and tidy. Service was quick, there was pretty much no wait either. The only downside is parking can be a bit of a nightmare as there are a bunch of other shops on the street, and a lot of people. We were able to find parking in the neighborhood parallel to this main street though. read more

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Very disappointed. Brought my mom here after a mother-daughter dinner because I had heard such great things about this Bakery. We ordered three cookies and two of themwere undercooked. The staff was very friendly, but not sure the cookie was worth the price and the drive. read more

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Beautiful display of baked goods that made me want to order everything but my wallet wasn't big enough today! Service was quick and friendly, and of course, cookies were divine as always. read more

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Thank heavens they brought levain to LA because I'd literally buy bags of cookies to bring back to LA and share with all my friends. The quality of the cookies here are consistent and match NY! Service was efficient here and thankfully not as crazy packed like the locations in NY. It's a different vibe here for sure The cookies here are chonky, almost like biscuits but it's the perfect balance of sweet, gooey and chewy. I hate when cookies are too sweet or have thick salts on top that makes it too savory for my liking but they perfected the recipe here. The only place that matches my own cookie recipe. I highly recommend coming here for any of their baked goods! Parking is street parking and metered. Easy to find overall and there are shops all down the street. Cute place to grab some goods and walk around. read more

This is a cumulative review of the several times I've been to the Levain Bakery location on Larchmont, and every single time, it's been an absolute delight. The line moves pretty quickly, the music's good, and the cookies are on point. I personally go for the two chip chocolate chip cookie, I also really liked the dark chocolate chocolate chip cookie, and the consistency is a great mix of crispy edges and a soft chewy center. If you're down on Larchmont, definitely hit up Levain Bakery. read more

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Didn't realize they open at 7 am! I was in need of baked goods early in the morning and levain came in for the save. Parking was easy at that time since basically nothing else on larchmont is open and service always quick and attentive. read more

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While I love these cookies, the banana cake is my favorite! I've also tried the burrata sandwich and I liked it! The staff is incredibly friendly and theline moves up quickly. Love this place when I'm in the neighborhood! Id love to see some chairs and tables in the future ;) read more

My favorite cookie bakery. Levain has such a unique thicc cookie that is unmatched. My favorite is the two-chip chocolate chip cookie (because I'm not the hugest fan of nuts). I also like their seasonal peppermint and the coffee toffee flavor. *drool* Their tin boxes are also so so cute. When they released the seasonal Valentine's tin box in the cutest shade of pink, I ran to get it as soon as I saw it. I'm using it to keep mementos. This bakery also has friendly staff who don't rush you. Parking is typical for Larchmont, aka metered parking. This location is great otherwise, lots of other tiny shops to peruse! read more

Levain Bakery opened in Larchmont Village nearly a year ago, but it's just so far for me. Well, after getting dinner in Koreatown, I realized that we were were within reasonable drive distance to Levain. Definitely had to make a stop! Ordered a Caramel Coconut Chocolate Chip for immediate consumption, and a Two Chip Chocolate Chip, Caramel Coconut Chocolate Chip, Dark Chocolate Chip, and Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter Chip for later. I can safely say that I no longer have a need to go all the way to New York for these cookies, because the quality is exactly the same. The cookies are massive and very sweet just like I remember, and probably should not be consumed in one sitting because they are calorie bombs. But whatever, I wasn't going to miss out on my first-ever visit here. Staff here are really friendly! When I told them I wanted one cookie immediately and the rest of the cookies later, they actually warmed up that cookie for me. SO GOOD! The temptation is real with Levain. Thankfully, I am not close enough to here to come here on a regular basis. But very glad that it is within reasonable distance if I ever feel like getting it. read more

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1st and last time. The cookies were so hard, they were like rocks. You can knock someone out with them. The chai latte was a cup of milk with chai syrup at the bottom. We paid $21 (with tip). It was so bad I had to review it. read more

Wish they opened up more locations in socal! This spot is tucked away in LA and has pretty good parking (if you visit at night). Solid cookies and pastries that taste the same as nyc location! Since this location has been open for awhile, the line isn't that bad and pretty fast when you order. Normal bakery vibes with nice people. I'd come back if I'm craving a thick cookie and nearby! read more

One of my favorite cookie spots since my years in NYC! I was so excited when I learned they were opening one up in Larchmont and I have been a regular since!! The hype has died down so there is no longer a wait or a line now a days :) Cookie prices have also increased and are now over $5. Their drinks are reasonably priced though! The service is fast and it's a great gift to bring since they box everything up nicely. I stop by at least once a week or every time I'm in the area. Also saw they're opening one up in Beverly Hills soon (near Wilshire/Beverly), which I'm sure will also do very well with all the tourists visiting the area. read more

I purchased the whole wheat loaf of bread and had it sliced, because it looked very healthy to eat. I have to say that it was probably one of the worst loaves of bread, I have ever had. One slice of bread was so heavy and dense, I couldn't believe it. The whole loaf in the bag was as heavy as a bag of rocks. Will be staying away from their bread, from now on. read more

Cookies are just like New York! So yummy! I really enjoyed their seasonal flavors like lemon in addition to their staples! They also have restrooms for patrons to use. Decor inside is really nice. A great addition to Larchmont Village. read more

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Since I was in the area, I needed to stop by and try their new seasonal flavor Coffee Toffee. I'm so glad I did. Just like all other Levain cookies, it is a handful!! Perfectly crispy on the outside and soft and gooey on the inside. The coffee gives it a nice flavor and helps to not be too sweet. The toffee crunches added a nice texture to the cookie. I really enjoy Levain cookies. This location is spacious and bright. It's on a nice street with lots of other shops and restaurants. If you're patient, there is plenty of parking both in lots and on the street. read more

Levain Bakery - Coffee Toffee cookie - Bakeries Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Updated review: loved the seasonal Lemon Cookie. Not a fan of the double chocolate with peanut butter chip, and still loving the caramel coconut chip cookie. The cookies fluctuate in size. Last time I was here they were a bit bigger. They are also a bit sweet. Small doses for this cookie lover. *My cookies stayed fresh for days. *You can freeze them in an air tight container Next time I will order a slice of their loaf bread:) To be continued... read more

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YESSSSS! I've been dying to try this place for so long and it's definitely worth the hype. We came after dinner on a Friday night around 9pm and the cookies were warm, soft and delicious. They were still baking at that time too. Line went quick it was about at the door when we got there but we were in and out pretty quickly. Store is beautiful and it smells incredible. Definitely get the chocolate chip cookie it's the best! read more

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I'm maybe wrong but I'd like to see everyone wear gloves when handling raw cookie dough. They told me that it's a preference for workers as long as their hands are clean. I'd prefer gloves on, just saying... read more

I had Levain Bakery bookmarked ever since they opened here and I never had a chance to come in until just recently. I know they've opened a couple months ago in the Larchmont area. I come out here for work and I made sure stopped in and tried some of their cookies and other baked goods. When you first walk in, everything smells amazing. I was here during lemon season so they had a lot of different items that were following that theme. I got one of the lemon cookies which was really tasty and recommended by the cashier. She was amazing and spent the time to go over a couple of recommendations. Luckily there wasn't much of a line at the point or I probably would have blindly ordered a few things but I'm sure they would have been delicious either way. I got the cookie, I also got the double chocolate chip cookies. And also got the banana chocolate chip loaf. My only regret was not ordering more, but I won't be back the next time I am in town. Even though the cookies might be a little more expensive than some places, but I feel like it's very fairly priced if not even a great deal considering some of those other cookie places aren't nearly as good and are about the same price. I can't wait for my next visit. read more

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After a great dinner at TU MADRE (YOUR MOTHER) in Larchmont Village we wanted to eat something sweet. I decided to check this bakery out because we were just a few blocks away. Parking wasn't too bad. The place is good on the eyes. Well lit. The service was also very friendly. The price is a bit steep - but, I was expecting an Oreo Cookie. I got a Chocolate Chip w Coconut, a Dark Chocolate Caramel and Oatmeal. OMG! Tasty. Worth the trip. read more

I have several friends who write reviews more often than I do and we typically have the same opinion. I wish I could just hashtag their reviews and write "ditto." Anyway, I digress... I recently visited this place nearly a year after it opened. I know it originated in NYC, and whenever east coast popular bakeries and such come to the other side of the coast, there's always a flock of foodies in line to check it out. There was still a line but it moved fairly quickly. Although I wanted to order the whole bakery, I limited it to the cookies. I got all of them except for the original chocolate chip because I don't like walnut. I liked all of them, but my favorites were the dark chocolate chocolate chip and the dark chocolate peanut butter chip cookies. Because the cookies were huge and I couldn't finish them all by myself, I shared them with a neighbor. I think he liked them and rated them 6 stars and said the dark chocolate chocolate chip cookie was the most chocolate thing he's ever had. Not sure if that was a good or bad thing. But what I liked about the cookies was that they weren't overly sweet and the crispy outside complimented the gooey center. (I had them the next day and toasted them in the toaster over for a few minutes to get that fresh baked cookie effect. The lemon cookie was also pretty good if you like lemon cookies. I normally don't care for lemon desserts, but because I had a bunch of chocolate flavors in my mouth, the lemon cookie kind is washed off the chocolate and cleansed my palate. I also had an oat milk latte. It was pretty good. Anyway if you're in the Larchmont area, try them out and tell me all about it! read more

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My favorite is still the Chocolate Chip and Walnut but the Chocolate Peanut Butter Chip and Chocolate Chip are also irresistible. Many chips in the latter. They taste even better microwaved! Thanks also for staying open late til 11pm, closer to when I like to drop by. read more

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After seeing all the ads, we decided to check this place out while we were in the area. Its in Larchmont Village which was a cute little village that had some restaurants and shops. We found metered street parking so didnt have any trouble with that. It was quite busy for a Saturday night around dinner time but the line moved fairly fast. We got the dark chocolate peanut butter and the vegan/gluten free chocolate cookie. The dark chocolate was a bit too chocolatey for me. The vegan/glutin free chocolate chip cookie on the other hand was amazing!!! I loved the flakiness of it and the crumbly inside. It also has some walnuts inside and the cookie wasnt too sweet. The cookie is thick and dense so its definitely shareable. read more

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Friendly service with a smile from start to finish. Favs are the oatmeal raisin and the original chocolate chip walnut. If you're in the mood for chocolate fun - two chip chocolate chip and dark chocolate peanut butter chip was amazing! Parking sometimes is toughtough here. There's meter parking and a parking lot on both sides of the street. read more

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As someone who used to live in New York, I needed my Levain fix since I hadn't been back in a while. When I found out they had a location in SoCal, I knew I had to stop by before heading home. I absolutely love their cookies, they're thick, gooey, and so delicious. My favorite is the classic chocolate chip, but this time, I tried a new flavor- toffee coffee cookie, and it was amazing. The ambiance was just as nice as the other locations I've visited, though this spot is strictly grab-and-go with no seating. The staff were super friendly, and I'm so glad I got my cookie fix! read more

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