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    Levain Bakery

    4.1 (864 reviews)
    Closed 7:00 am - 11:00 pm

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    Menu 3/22/24
    Aaron M.

    Can you ever go wrong with Levain? Don't answer, it's rhetorical. My brother dropped by with a surprise box of cookies which made my day. Honestly one of the best cookies in town and always so consistent with quality and taste. I try to bake at home but can never get it down like levain. You are not living life if you never had a levain cookie

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    Donna B.

    I stopped by Levain Bakery on a Saturday morning, and while finding street parking can be a bit of a challenge. Here's a helpful tip: The bank next door allows 10 minutes of parking if you use their ATM and keep your receipt. There is security in the lot, so be sure to have your receipt as proof of the time. It's more than enough time to run next door and grab your treats. I ordered a slice of the lemon loaf, a gluten-free cookie, and the classic chocolate chip cookie. The lemon loaf slice is huge, I'd say it's the equivalent of two slices, so it's definitely big enough to share. As for the cookies, Levain is known for making them thick and rich. A small piece goes a long way, making them perfect for savoring over a couple of days (if you have that much self-control!). The moment you walk inside, you're greeted by the incredible aroma of freshly baked pastries, and the service was warm and welcoming. I truly think everyone should experience a Levain cookie or pastry at least once. It's worth the visit!

    Chocolate Chip Walnut Cookie with ice cream
    Brian L.

    Levain Bakery has the best cookies in LA! My go to is the walnut chocolate shop cookie. They now have the option for vanilla ice cream with a cookie, and it was the perfect dessert. Gooey, buttery cookie with great texture. The staff is friendly and smells inside the shop are amazing. I know they started in NY but until I find a better cookie, Levain is the best for cookies in LA!

    Arev L.

    Love the cookies here however, the Mother's Day special cookie tin for $17? No cookies just the tin. Congratulations. You bought an empty metal container. Lucky that I asked, the customer next to me also asked. We agreed that they should change the sign and make it more clear..no cookies just the empty tin. The girl that were helping me, look tired when she answered, just a tin no cookies. Poor her. Must have been giving the same answered for the 47th times today. .

    Oatmeal Raisin Cookie and Chocolate Chip Walnut Cookie
    Ann M.

    f you're in LA, Levain Bakery is a MUST stop!!! Their cookies are HUGE, thick, and perfectly baked with that crisp outside and soft inside. But let me tell you... the oatmeal cookie is on another level. It's rich, buttery, and packed with so much aroma. The chocolate chip cookie was rich and crispy. Pro tip: microwave it for at least 30 seconds. It completely transforms the cookie--warm, melty, and almost like it just came fresh out of the oven. The oats were warm and satisfying. Definitely one of the best cookies I've had in LA. Worth the hype!

    Johnson P.

    If you're looking for a good chocolate chip cookie look no further. This place is amazing! Right when you open the door the fresh smell of the cookies is INTENSE and very fragrant. The cookies are large and thick and filled with a LOT of chocolate chips. The service was top notch, quick and easy. We ended up getting the two chip chocolate chip (love the name) and the dark chocolate chocolate chip but they have a ton of other flavors. Will definitely be coming back to taste the others that they have! Side notes: the packaging is so cute and aesthetic and did someone say free postcard?

    Chocolate Chip Walnut Cookie
    Joshua O.

    Yesterday afternoon, I ordered a chocolate chip walnut cookie. There were two cashiers inside. I noticed that there were photographs on one wall. There were a couple blue benches outside. I was directed to pay with card or pay with my phone. I wasn't sure if they took cash. My cookie was ready in less than a minute. The cashier said thank you to let me know it was on the top of the display case since I didn't notice. The cookie itself was crunchy and chocolatey. It's pretty big and I love how many chocolate chips and walnuts were inside. There were a bunch of cookies in a display case with the names of each kind. It was $6 for the cookie.

    Cookie options and their book.
    Zharmaine B.

    I'm a baker and cookies are also my specialty so with that said, I am very judgemental of cookies. You won't catch me at a Crumbl (my apologies if you're a fan). I was curious about Levain. Often times when something like this gets the hype, it's usually just that, hype. I'm a sucker for cookbooks, so I grabbed one of theirs. It's more of their story and a couple of recipes sprinkled through out. What I was most curious about was the thickness of their cookies. It's a skill to be able to keep the outside of the cookie at just the right about of crunch in order to cook the middle. Most people overcook the outside to make sure the inside is cooked or vice versa where the outside is perfect and the inside is undercooked. Levain got it right. It wasn't dry. It wasn't undercooked. Just right. I'm not sure if their flavors rotate but that day I bought choc chip walnut, double choc chip, lemon, caramel coconut. My favorites were choc chip walnut & caramel cookie. Which is a shocker because I'm not really a fan of chocolate chips and I never reach for caramel as my first option. The flavors were balanced. Not one flavoring overpowering the other. We ate the cookies before I could get a picture of each one. The inside is small. But the line moved quick. The employees were nice and helpful.

    Dark Chocolate Chip Cookie, white chocolate macadamia cookie, Caramel Coconut Chocolate Chip
    Elise B.

    This store is big & clean. They had a small line, but it moved quickly. I ordered 3 cookies- dark chocolate chocolate chip, caramel coconut chocolate chip, & white chocolate macadamia. Their cookies come thick & dense. I love to eat them warm or with ice cream. Sometimes eating a whole one is too sweet for me so I'll eat half at a time. Parking- street metered parking

    Cookies and muffins
    Ethan A.

    Nice storefront on Larchmont Blvd! Parking is tricky, so keep that in mind. The interior is very spacious, well decorated, and gives you a clear view of the goods on display and a view of the back where the magic happens. The service here has always been very friendly every time I've gone which adds to the experience. They serve a nice variety of pastries that are all very high quality. Their chocolate chip walnut & rocky road cookies are to DIE FOR, especially when warmed up!! I'd recommend their muffins as well if you want to switch things up. My only gripe would be that their ice cream sandwiches look amazing at first, but fall apart the second you try to take a bite. The euphoria of eating a well constructed ice cream sandwich is unmatched, so I'd be curious if they could improve upon how they serve them to enhance the experience. Nonetheless, this place is legit and I'd wager their goods are worth the price tag as a special treat every once in a while. Bonus tip, the pastries here are quite the crowd pleaser at parties and gatherings, people will LOVE you if you show up with a batch of these bad boys. Thank me later!!

    Coffee Toffee Cookie
    Justin A.

    Sometimes all you need is a really gooey, thick, warm cookie to brighten up your day. Levain bakery is absolutely the place for that. I ordered the classic chocolate walnut and tried the coffee toffee, and both were incredible. It's exactly what you hope for when you come here. Service was quick and friendly, and the shop itself has a cozy, welcoming vibe. Parking can be a little tough in the Larchmont area, but they have a parking lot right next to the building. Left very happy and already thinking about my next cookie run.

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    Tu-Anh N.

    WHEN: Sun @6:15pm This was next door to our dinner spot, and I figure since we didn't have any of their cookies during our NYC trip, it wouldn't hurt to have just one since we are here. TWO-CHIP CHOCOLATE CHIP - $5.75 Oh boy, it was warm! It had a nice toasty outer and gooey wariness towards the center. This cookie is thick and plenty of chocolate chips. I'm so glad I got this! The shop was lovely with limited seating outside, and while service was a bit slow, the quality in the cookie makes it all worth it.

    New flavor
    Shirley C.

    If you're going to pay $6 for a cookie. It is well worth it here!!! They always come up They do have parking in the lot next door and street parking took me

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    Ask the Community - Levain Bakery

    Do I have to buy a certain amount of cookies so It can be in a box for a thank you gift?

    No, the tin box is purchased separately; therefore you can purchase any # of cookies you want.

    Do they have kosher pastries?

    This is on their website's FAQ. Ultimately I think it depends on what kind of hechsher you look for. If kosher ingredients are good enough for you then you should be able to eat there.… 

    Do they have gluten-free items?

    Yes, they have a vegan gluten-free cookie.

    Any options for people with nut allergies?

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