Okay. This is tricky. I know most people who are reading this are likely Levain fans. I am too! Don't get me wrong. It's just that the only edible cookie in my opinion is the Peanut Butter Dark Chocolate Chip because it's the least sweet. Unless you have a huge sweet tooth go for the PB-Dark. You're welcome. BTW: They are addictive. These are for soft cookie lovers. If you are looking for a crispy/crunchy cookie, go elsewhere. read more

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Am an athlete and never met a carb I didn't like - these are the best!! Like this bigger location, especially during COVID, since it's not crammed inside - tho I miss the og location. I love the new / special flavors. Two chip chocolate chip (milk and dark chocolate) w no walnuts - and Dulce de Leche w sea salt (bring this back!!). Always grab 2 and sit, doing the happy dance w my partner splitting whatever we got. Our other faves are the chocolate chocolate chip and peanut butter chocolate chip cookies. Muffin top big, crunchy edges and chewy and melty goodness inside. Especially love the story - two former Columbia swimmers came up w it whilst training for an Ironman. Am pretty sure it's not what is meant by carbo loading, but I'll take it! read more

Levain Bakery - two chip chocolate chip (milk and dark) - no nuts - Bakeries Near Me - New York, New York

Best cookie in town and the heaviest. The Chocolate chip walnut is my favorite, and if you are in the mood for something super sweet, go with the Dark chocolate chip cookie. Usually get both the Chocolate Walnut and the Dark Chocolate cookie and split half with a friend, so you get to balance out the sweetness a bit. The Walnut raisin is okay too if you're into that. read more

For most, I can see how this is ~the~ ideal chocolate chip cookie. Its very chunky, melty+ chocolatey, and crispy to the crunch. Personally, I'm not the biggest fan of chunky cookies, but it was still good for the experience! Its great when it comes out gooey, warm, and fresh. There's also cute postcards you can take as well and as always staff is very friendly and quick. read more

Levain Bakery - Chocolate chi walnut - Bakeries Near Me - New York, New York

Been a while since I've gotta cookie from em so went and tried the Fall Spice Chocolate Chip that they have going on right now. Overall, same great, soft, chewy inside and slightly crisp outside you've come to enjoy from them, but I'd say I still prefer their regular Chocolate Walnut cookie a bit. Should definitely try at least one though read more

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Holy sh*t ... I see what the hype is about! These cookies are easily the best cookies I've ever had! I was skeptical, but after having a taste, it's true ... you really need to try these. They are absolutely delicious! Very thick, a good balance of chew, gooey, and crumbliness. It's hard to describe, so you need to just try it for yourself. The service was a swift and friendly. Worth it! read more

We.....I'm sorry.....I....didn't plan on this. But after hubs and I sat for dinner right next door from this place on the UWS, I smelled sweet and I smelled butter- and to me, that means only one thing. I intentionally skipped dessert after our dinner because really....what are the chances, there's a bakery staring right at you as you're having dinner? And Levain at that??? Word is that Levain makes THE best cookie. And guess what? They're all correct! And I sure as hell wasn't going to drive up home without visiting this goldmine! Because of COVID, they did without tables and chairs and in its place, are the snake-around poles leading up to their well-known cookies and other pastries. My visit was super quick. Service was pleasant. Everyone's wearing masks. Settled on an oatmeal-raisin for hubs, a 'two chip chocolate chip' cookie for me and a Baguette. I know. In retrospect, I should've bought out the entire shop! But let's get to the root of it. Massive. Buttery. Crispy where it needs to be: right on the edges. Smells fantastic. Hubs was all over his oatmeal-raisin and my 'two chip chocolate chip' cookie was all that. Levain's cookies have that heavenly perfect balance of crunchy and melt-in-your-mouth soft gooey texture. I literally closed my eyes with each bite because it was so damn good! It's been a minute since I've had a cookie that's worth every damn calorie. And Levain Bakery is it! Cookie dreams do come true. Next time, I'll order some more. Because let's be real....one- isn't enough. read more

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It's a good cookie, but honestly, I thought it was overrated. I've tried lots of chocolate chip cookies around the city--Culture Espresso, Maman, Funny Face, Ella Crown Bakehouse, and they're all better than this cookie. We even asked for it to be heated up to make sure the chocolate was gooey and melted inside, and it still seemed like it was missing something. I also tried the double chocolate cookie, and it was similarly good but not great. I recommend splitting a cookie with someone else or saving half for later, as it's just too much cookie for one sitting. read more

I've been looking forward to trying these cookies for a while now. I believe they're pretty popular on social media and I can say they for sure "live up to the hype". We got a chocolate chip, lemon, and peanut butter chocolate. All of them were absolutely amazing, and I can say that was the best chocolate chip cookie I've ever had. Service was excellent and efficient. The bakery has a nice modern look to it. Absolute MUST try! read more

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The cookies and brioche are amazing! Definitely best with a coffee but alone works too!! The service was quick and friendly. Limited seating inside but a great place to stop by for a quick bite! read more

Levain Bakery - Bakeries Near Me - New York, New York

Best cookies in the world ! Breads and other backed food are all baked in house at each bakery shop ! Very friendly amazing staff. A winner like no other!! read more

Stopped by Levain since we were in the area. Chocolate chip walnut is where it's at! 10 secs in the microwave is HIGHLY recommended. Gooey, chocolatey, this is a thick cookie. It's not cheap but it was yummy. The lemon loaf was pretty good too but I did wish it was a little moist as it was a little crummy to eat. 2 chip cookie (semi and dark chocolate) is a new addition. read more

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ABSOLUTELY SCRUMPTIOUS cookies. We were craving a little sweet treat and Levain filled that craving perfectly. I tried their regular chocolate chip cookie, walnut chocolate chip cookie and the double chocolate chip cookie. The classic chocolate chip was definitely my favorite (and heated up in the air fryer makes it 1000 times better). The double chocolate chip cookie was also delicious but definitely very rich and heavy (I had some leftovers for the next day). Overall, the line goes really quickly and staff is very efficient with orders! They even decorated our cookie bags with our names and drawings which was very sweet. read more

The hype is real. You WILL wait on a long line. Is it worth it? Hell yes. The cookies are ridiculously good- they taste like good quality homemade. Crispy on the outside, gooey on the inside. Don't let the long line discourage you. Plan your visit with the wait time in mind, and you'll be rewarded with a mouthful of bliss. read more

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This place is soo good and love this location as there was no line like the other site. There is nothing that compares to these cookies. I did not take a star away but probably should have; you do not need a tip for selling me a cookie. I did notice on the receipts no one else was giving them any either, just ridiculous. But cookies amazing and the people working there were extremely nice even after I gave them my receipt with no tip so keeping the 5 stars. Best cookies and great services. read more

Their OG chocolate chip walnut cookie was still warm when the friendly staff handed it to us in a big. There started my religious journey of Levain's cookies. This cookie is worth every penny and honestly I could only eat half- def made for splitting. Crunchy on the outside and soft on the inside- this cookie is what dreams are made of. The interior is nice with very limited seating. My girlfriend had the dark chocolate cookie with chocolate chips and didn't love it as much as the OG- we saved it to warm up at home. This was a very satisfying dessert that brought me back to simpler times. Thank you Levain and lovely staff! read more

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The dark chocolate chocolate chip cookie was to die for. Seen them in the freezer section for so long, was thrilled to finally try one. It lived up to all the expectations. read more

Chocolate chip cookies are WORLD CLASS. You get what you pay for. Went to the upper West side location.

Went in on a cookie recommendation of a friend. Staff were fantastic and friendly. Iced lattes made perfectly. The chocolate chip walnut cookie was likely one of the best cookies I've had in my 55+ years of cookie munching, oh to have had in my days of indicas and sativas, lol Not the soft and mushy type. Great buttery crunch loaded with chocolate and walnut goodness. Ordered more when I arrived home after weekend. Ps, get rid of that no cash tip rule. I prefer to tip in cash. Uncle Sam doesn't need to know everything and I felt horribly that I couldn't tip the wonderful staff because I paid in cash. It also speaks volumes for their integrity since they refused the cash to honor management's policy. read more

Levain Bakery - Daughter enjoying the "Best Cookie ever!" - Bakeries Near Me - New York, New York

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The shop is small and quaint with some amazing baked goods. The service was great. We had the oatmeal raisin scones which were so good! The cookie was a little sweet to my liking but my son loved it. I was expecting more of a scone texture but it's definitely a cookie. read more

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I've been to Levain's smaller, now closed location but not this one. In the Age of the Rona I probably won't get to see this location any time soon. But don't let that stop you! Even though Levain's listing says no deliveries, Caviar is providing the service at no additional cost. The cookies are massive. Not like a big, flat, wide cookie. Those are always disappointing and dry. These are compact mounds. They're like a hybrid between a cookie and a muffin top. Crunchy on the outside, soft and moist in the middle. I could only manage half a cookie at a time, so my four cookies lasted a whole week. The oatmeal raisin was my absolute favorite. It's a whole breakfast with a cup of coffee. It's also the one most like a muffin top. Hearty and delicious. Also the least sweet of the four. Still plenty sweet though. Next came the Chocolate Peanut Butter Chip and the Chocolate Chocolate Chip. These were the two I had to go halfsies on. They are DENSE. Don't be a hero. Go half and live another day. Lastly was the regular Chocolate Chip. There's nothing wrong with it but the other three showed it up. I know part of the Levain experience is standing in line but the free delivery is going to spoil a lot of people for it in the future. ::movie trailer voice:: The world... is changing. read more

Levain Bakery - From left to right: Chocolate Chip, Chocolate Chocolate Chip, Oatmeal Raisin, Chocolate Peanut Butter Chip - Bakeries Near Me - New York, New York

I mean, it's a chocolate chip cookie. I'm not sure it's worth waiting in the line down on 74th when you can walk two blocks and get right in and get yours. I had the chocolate peanut butter chip; husband got the two chip. He also got an oatmeal raisin, but we are so full that that one has to wait. (I'm not going to touch it because yuck. Raisins.) I like the heft of these cookies -- they're big but they're still a cookie and not cakey. read more

Great bakery with the most delicious chocolate chip cookies ever! Very unassuming on the inside and wasn't too crowded, but don't be fooled because the baked goods are so good and worth it! The chocolate chip cookies are gooey, thick, crispy on the edges, and are oozing with tons of chocolate. I will be back to try a different kind of cookie next time. read more

Levain Bakery - Chocolate chip cookie - Bakeries Near Me - New York, New York

Got in with no line! Good stuff. Don't get the hype. Friendly service team. Wanted to charge me a dollar extra for oat milk. Not sure that's a thing in other places. read more

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My first revisit of these beautifully gargantuan cookies in nearly a decade and it was delightful! The newer Two Chip Chocolate Chip ended up being my favorite with the Oatmeal Raisin surprising me as a close second. I also appreciated the Dark Chocolate Chocolate Chip's intense cocoa flavors, almost like a perfectly done brownie. The interiors across the board were so soft and almost gooey, yet somehow not at all underbaked. Incredible stuff. read more

I've been to this Levain Bakery many times and each time the experience is excellent! When I order ahead it is always ready on time and the staff are fast, friendly, and attentive. Do I even need to mention how freaking delicious the cookies are?? This is a cookie destination. I definitely recommend getting your cookie fix here!! I'll be back soon! read more

Why wait at the original location (almost literally around the corner) when you can your cookies faster here and not feel as cluttered! Don't get me wrong, still a line, but from experience, much faster. (I had taken my friends to the original bakery on 74th and those who didn't want to wait, I walked them to this location. Even after the walk and waiting in line, still got out faster than my friends who waited at 74th.) Disclaimer: I have not tried the other baked goods at this location, but the cookies are definitely the thing to get here. Cookie selection includes: -Oatmeal Raisin (my favorite) -Chocolate chip walnut -Dark Chocolate Chocolate chip -Dark Chocolate peanut butter ship (2nd go to, but it can get a little much, so I usually save the rest for later) The cookies at this location still taste amazing and consistent to the other location. Although my favorite go to is the oatmeal raisin, all their cookies are amazing! I love the hard outside, but gooey soft inside. Although these cookies do have a hefty price point, the cookie is very massive and well worth it! Tips: -If you are a visitor and want to bring cookies back, here are some helpful tips: 1) Bring parchment paper and ziplock bags (you can ask for extra individual bags, but since it is packed with butter, you may not want to risk it seeping through into your luggage, but you can still wrap 1 cookie per bag then place it in your ziplock). Wrap the cookies individually tight! **this tip was actually recommended by one of the workers** 2) If you did not wrap the cookies tight, you may experience the cookie getting too hard. I tend to recommend to my friends to microwave it for a little (15-30 sec) to get it soft again in the inside and get the chocolate to melt like it would if you had it fresh. read more

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Pleasant surprise birthday deliver for me! This Sour cream pound cake is everything you have been missing in your life! It's lightly flavored with a hearty, taste like your grandma made it moist deliciousness. Then you have a wonderful coffee cake streusel in the center. A wonderful masterpiece! This photo is the last of 5 pieces. I'll be ordering more to take back to FL with me. read more

Levain Bakery - Sour Cream Coffee Cake Loaf - Bakeries Near Me - New York, New York

Come for the cookies once, and you will definitely want to return! This place is famous for a reason. Their cookies are delicious and unlike other bakeries in the city--they are brownie-like and soft in the center with a slightly crisp exterior. Each cookie is big enough that I often break it in half and eat in two servings, but no judgments if you finish yours more quickly! The chocolate with peanut butter chips is my favorite and is awesome. Their brioche buns are also very tasty. There is sometimes a line outside, but it tends to move fairly quickly. They are organized and get you your cookies fairly fast! read more

I had the most perfect cookie here. It makes me so sad knowing that I don't live near a levain bakery, but at the same time I'm glad bc all my money would be spent here! One tip is to make sure you ask for your baked goods warmed up! They gave me my order at room temperature and I had to go back to ask for it warmed so it would be all melty and delicious! read more

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They have good cookies but I have had SO much better, so many other places, I'm not sure why the hype of this place. We tried one of each of the regular chip, double chip, and a pastry. They hit my chocolate need but I'm missing more balance and flavor content in the dough itself. Seattle bakers have me spoiled, I suppose, as I'm reminded every time I travel as of late. read more

I've been wanting to try Levain's cookies for quite a few years now and they did not disappoint. In the LA/OC area in California, there's a bakery called Paderia Bakehouse who also makes cookies in the same style and they are VERY similar. I probably wouldn't be able to tell the difference, but they are both delicious. Having had Paderia's cookies before, Levain's cookies weren't as mind-blowing, but my bf and I still really enjoyed them. | Chocolate Chip Walnut Cookie - 4.50 | This was our benchmark cookie for comparing Levain and Paderia since they both have this cookie. The cookie from Levain is a little bit smaller and has less chocolate chips. Sweetness is about the same/typical of a cookie. My bf preferred Levain and I preferred Paderia for this cookie (again, both are still great). | Two Chip Chocolate Chip Cookie - 4.50 | I believe this cookie had a blend of dark and milk chocolate chips. I liked this cookie better than the walnut one - it was more chocolatey and chewy in the center. Did not disappoint. My bf preferred the walnut one over this one, but he isn't into sweets too much and also doesn't prefer as much chocolate chips as I do. | Banana Chocolate Chip Bread - 3.75 | Quite a huge slice of banana bread with a good chocolate chip to bread ratio. It wasn't as moist as I prefer, but it was still good. We saved this for breakfast the next day and it was still good. Overall, the pastries at Levain were great and def worth trying if you're visiting. If I didn't have a similar bakery close to home, I'd probably be all over Levain. read more

Levain Bakery - Chocolate walnut cookie - Bakeries Near Me - New York, New York

We saw Levain on Pinterest and knew we needed to visit whenever we visited NYC. So we did. And it was amazing. We got the chocolate chip walnut cookie and it was probably the best chocolate chip cookie I've ever had. Thick, so gooey and soft, and great flavor. I only wish I'd tried one without walnuts - next time! read more

I like Aunt Mary's super thin super crispy chocolate chip cookies. I like Alison Roman's chocolate chunk salt cookies. I like traditional Tollhouse chocolate chip cookies. What is this big mound thing? Doing the UWS treat thing for my daughter in law who just had gorgeous twins. Spoiling them all by going to Levain. Bringing bag back for nursing mom. Me oh my. The big huge chunk thing is so good. Is this a cookie or a dough mound? Whatever. $4 a mound. One cannot eat the whole thing. Keep the bag. Break it in bag so scrumptious bits stay in bag for later consumption. I only had two bits. Gave some to great grandmother. The rest for new Mama. Hey I bought 3 cookie. Oatmeal raisin. Chocolate peanut butter cup. Chocolate chip walnut. All divinity. Not a typical cookie. But very good for nursing mothers of twins. Hope I scored some grandmother points! Will return for sure. But will still be baking on my own. read more

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If the other reviews haven't made it clear enough, these cookies LIVE UP TO THE HYPE! Don't be intimidated by the $4/cookie price because with a glass of milk or a cup of coffee/tea, one cookie could be a meal. Think crisp yet chewy edges and a decadent fudgy center. If you eat it soon after buying it from the bakery, the warm cookie melts in your mouth and blankets your senses with its rich, buttery aroma. Don't even get me started on the gooey melted chocolate chips. Came here on a Friday before noon and there was no line. The employees were also very friendly. I'll be thinking about these cookies on a daily basis until the next time I get to eat these cookies again. read more

Levain Bakery - Chocolate chip walnut - Bakeries Near Me - New York, New York

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Getting a chocolate chip cookie from Levain Bakery has been on my bucket list for probably ten years, so I don't know why it's taken so long to check it off on my most recent trip to the city! We got a chocolate chip walnut cookie, as well as a chunk of banana chocolate bread. I don't believe in too much chocolate, or walnuts. Moreover, there's no such thing as too big of a cookie. Both items were super thick and hefty. The held up nicely for eating later in the day, but I also wish we had the means of heating up a little bit to get the chocolate melty and the cookie even softer. The banana bread had great banana bread flavor. The outside crust was absolutely delectable. Just do it! read more

Levain Bakery - Banana chocolate bread - Bakeries Near Me - New York, New York

Hellooo Deliciousness! Why..why are your Cookies !? Hellerrr to the Caramel Coconut Chocolate chip Cookie...uughhh the Chocolate chip Brioche . I am Humbly thankful for you Levain. ( Bakers Kiss ) I got you Gym No photos because they're Gone read more

These cookies are everything and more. The bakery itself smells heavenly and every bite is perfectly crispy and moist. read more

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Pretty darn good flavor in this cookie and they're not too bad on size either! I came on a rainy day before 12pm so I got in this place for a less than 20 min wait. I got the classic chocolate chip walnut and the dark chocolate peanut butter cookies. Even though there are a billion other chocolate chip cookie recipes out there, I felt like this one had pretty decent flavor to the dough itself and the chocolate flavor wasn't avergae either. I didn't notice the walnut too much because even when you don't get huge pieces or chunks of that, it can make a difference in desserts. I personally enjoy nuts in my desserts for the balance with salty/sweet/nuttiness and they usually pair well with chocolate anyway. As for the peanut butter chocolate, it was equal in size and the kind of filling to expect inside. There was a little bit of a twist that I wasn't expecting which was that there are bits and chunks of peanut butter in it just like chocolate chips. Usually oeanut butter cookies just have the smell and the flavor of it but you dont see bits of it like in this one. I can appreciate this style and I liked it, kind of reminded me of peanut butter cups in a way. The dark chocolate flavoring wasn't as good as the class chocolate chips but it was on the less sweet side if that's more up your alley. I can see why people come here for their cookie but I'm curious how well they do their other baked goods so I'll try some of those next time. read more

Levain Bakery - Chocolate Chip Walnut and Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter - Bakeries Near Me - New York, New York

I learned something yesterday. The famous Levain Bakery cookie, when taken off the hot rack it should be consumed within the hour. The hard exterior of the cookie and the steam that comes out when you break the cookie in half, the experience is lost when you stick them in a box and travel out of New York City. Last weekend we're all having a discussion. My niece asked me: Uncle Bill, what is your favorite cookie? I said, Hands down Levain Bakery. Oprah is one of my followers and she agrees with me. My wife blurts out, that cookie is second place to the Chick-fil-a freshly baked cookie. Wait a second. I enjoy a Chick-fil-a cookie but when it comes to the best? My wife will have to experience Levain bakery again with my sister in law. Saturday morning I walk into a beautiful new space. While I enjoyed the 74th st space with the flour bags stacked up against the walls, the new space is very modern. It has ropes for line control, no one is standing outside waiting. I ordered one of every flavor: Chocolate Peanut Butter Chip, Chocolate, Oatmeal raisin and Chocolate Chip walnut. I also ordered a cold brew and a slice of lemon cake to have inside the new space. The lemon cake made my soul cry on the inside. Pure perfection. I drive back to the burbs with my baked goods. I show my sister in law the Levain bag, she's excited to try the Levain cookie. We open the box, all of the cookies are each wrapped in individual paper, it feels like Christmas morning. We each cut each cookie and judge which one is our favorite. My sister in laws family was leaning towards the peanut butter chip but my heart tells me Dark Chocolate Chocolate Chip. Not having the hometown field advantage, there is no steam coming out of the cookies. We all agreed the Levain cookies rock. My wife? She's sticking with her choice. It's been a while since her last Levain hot & fresh off the rack cookie. I love the new space, we'll be back. I highly recommend coming to Levain bakery for their freshly made, hot off the rack cookies. read more

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