Place is overrated and overpriced. Nothing special about this place. Cookies are ok but definitely not mind blowing like some others say on here. At that price i expect my cookie to be warm out of the oven, but they usually just give me a stale cookie that has been just sitting there and they don't warm it up. For $5 a cookie, not worth it imo. read more

Holy yummy cookie Batman! Everytime I'm in NYC I plan on going here and it never happens. It finallly came to fruition and it was everything I dreamed of. Big sofr cookies for days. They alsonhave cakes and cinnamon rolls. I stuck with the cookies. I was so happy and pleased. So glad I finally made it. read more

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Mouthwatering cookies to die. Freshly baked and hot right out of the oven. Melting chocolate with each bite. They offer a chocolate chip and walnut cookie, dark chocolate chip and peanut butter, dark chocolate chip, and chocolate chip raisen cookie. The cookie is more like a scone mixture. The cookie was still warm 15 minutes after purchase. There was no line when I went and I got in and out within 5 minutes with Samsung pay read more

Levain Bakery - Chocolate chip and walnutty good - Bakeries Near Me - New York, New York

This is a small place with few seating. Tried the double chocolate cookie. It was a huge cookie. Nothing fancy. Liked it but was pricey. It was 4$ for a cookie. read more

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I am a dessert fanatic so I had to see if these giant cookies lived up to the hype. The inside is soft and dough-like while the edges are perfectly crispy. By far the thickest cookie I have ever eaten. Want to go back and try them all. Make sure they heat it up for you! read more

Levain Bakery - Chocolate Chip Walnut - Bakeries Near Me - New York, New York

Sorry to break it to you guys but this place is mine, all mine. I am actually a little annoyed that you have all figured out that Harlem is amazing and are now invading my little slice of heaven known as Levain Bakery. I would cut my arm off before lining up like a vagrant at the other location, especially when I can waltz in here at any time of the day and grab a delicious, warm cookie. Sure sometimes they run out but that's part of the deal when you are in high demand like Levain. This place is strictly take out. The Chocolate chip walnut cookie is my favorite but honestly I have not had a cookie from here that I did not like because they make everything taste great. Not too sweet, no artificial flavors or random variances in the recipe. Guaranteed goodness every, single, time. Just make sure that you are prepared to make room for a delicious cookie of amazing proportions. They make other stuff besides cookies, but their cookies are quite the treat to score. I have already said too much. Just know that this place is all mine and a great way to put a smile on someone's face. Feel free to buy an extra cookie in my honor when you stop by. read more

What you need to know: - These are EASILY the best cookies in NYC! (I know thems fightin' words!) - Beware: these are not your grandma's cookies - they are massive, intensely decadent and rich, and feel like a meal, not just a cookie - Cookies come in 4 flavors: Chocolate chip walnut, Dark chocolate peanut butter chip, Oatmeal raisin and Dark chocolate chocolate chip, price was $4 each My favorite flavors: - Chocolate chip walnut $4 - they bake these throughout the day and is best eaten when it's warm and the chocolate chips are melty. It is the perfect cookie, light crispy crunch on the outside and warm, cholocatey, gooey and soft in the inside! - Dark chocolate peanut butter chip $4 - the perfect marriage of dark chocolate with savory peanut butter chips! The same perfection of crispy outside and warm & soft inside as the chocolate chip walnut. read more

Levain Bakery - Massive cookies, takes up half of 8" plate - Bakeries Near Me - New York, New York

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Cooooookies!!! Huge, warm delish cookies! Don't walk! Run! -- you'll need to to keep off the weight. read more

This place really is good. I've only tried their chocolate chip walnut and their oatmeal raisin cookie. I'm a fan of both. Between the two, I like the chocolate chip walnut more. Although, I could do with more walnuts and less chocolate chip. The cookies are huge! About four inches in diameter... and they make great gifts. They stay soft for several days. read more

I went to the Levain Bakery located in west Harlem, and it was my first time visiting any Levain location. I had a blueberry muffin that was delicious. The berries were baked just enough to maintain their texture but had a wonderful ooziness to them. The muffin was delicious - sweet without being overly sugary, and it was fresh. I saw so many bakery items that I look forward to trying on future visits, especially the scones. The only reason I gave 4 stars instead of 5 is because I wish they offered orange juice. There have plenty of coffee drinks, but I had already had coffee that morning, and wanted juice instead. read more

Best cookies ever. Chocolate chip walnut cookie is the go to. Soft, warm, gooey on the inside and crunchy on the outside. Literally the perfect cookie. Well worth the price of $4 a cookie. read more

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

Quite possibly the best chocolate chip cookies I've ever had. Yes, they are of a specific variety, meaning thick, melty, way more chocolate than cookie dough, but it's like a soft brick of perfection. This spot is really small so there's no room to wait, but typically it moves quickly unless tourists are crowding you out with confusion. In short, because there's not much more to say, if you like soft melty overflowing with chocolate cookies, you have to stop here. Anyhow, I will happily be back when in the area... absolutely worth the $4/cookie, which is actually a great price considering how filling they are - could easily eat half a cookie at a time. read more

The hype is real. These cookies are straight from heaven. The Chocolate Chip Walnut cookie ($4) is their most popular option. They're baked throughout the day and are warm and fresh from the oven when you order them. Perfectly crunchy on the outside, soft and gooey chocolate chip goodness on the inside. Also, these cookies are huge. Would definitely recommend splitting one between two people. This location seems to have much shorter lines and wait times than the one on 74th. Came on a late Saturday afternoon and there was no wait! read more

Levain Bakery - SO. GOOD. - Bakeries Near Me - New York, New York

Pro Tip: If you're traveling north to get to either location, the extra 10 mins to the this location (over the closer Central Park spot) will typically save you 4-5x in wait time...which was nonexistent here. I tried to go to the Central Park outpost at like 1PM on a weekend on the line was around the corner...in 30 degree weather. Lesson learned. So, these are not your typical cookies. They're somewhat monstrous in size (height-wise, at least), which allows the middle to have lots of soft creamy goodness. That also adds much richness to them...so, they're a bit 'heavier' in ever which way. I got the: Chocolate Chip Walnut - This is the 'house' go-to cookie, and there's good goddamn reason for that. Winner winner winner. Decadent, as noted above, but nicely balanced with the crunch of the walnut. Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter - I love dark chocolate. I love peanut butter. I love this cookie. My 'first-world problem' (not really a problem at all) is that this beast pretty rich...like really. I think the addition of actual peanuts (or a crunch/texture agent...maybe even pretzel bits?) would take this over the top. But, again, solid...and yuuuuge. Glad I finally made it to this cookie Mecca...I shall definitely make the pilgrimage again. read more

GOSH DANGIT, these are good. I picked some up to take back home with me to CA. I wish I had brought more. I think I bought 3 or 4. They're a bit on the pricey side, but they are huuuuge. I can't wait to go back. This is a MUST-HAVE in my book. This location had the tiniest little line too. I was super happy about that. I follow them on Instagram and just drool, dreaming of when I will be biting into one of these bad boys again. They're crispy on the outside and perfectly moist (sorry if you hate that word) on the inside. A cookie-lover's dream. read more

Levain Bakery - Took these puppies back to CA. They made it intact - Bakeries Near Me - New York, New York

My staple weekend spot. I am always grabbing a baguette with ham and butter for breakfast in the morning and it is an absolute delight. However, the bakery makes a limited number a day. If you want to have one of these bad boys, you have to come slightly earlier in the day (but not too early because the delivery sometimes comes after 10am). I find the cookies to be a bit overwhelming but other items on the menu are great. Keep in mind there is no seating. Be ready to pick your food up and hitting the Harlem streets. read more

Levain Bakery - Jam and Baguette with Butter & Jam - Bakeries Near Me - New York, New York

So yes, believe the hype, these cookies are legit and worth every penny. There's not much more I can add to the other reviews tbh. The cookies are gooey and warm and chocolaty, the line is long and yes one cookie will cost you that much. However, the line moves fairly quickly and sometimes they do run out of the most popular options at the end of the day but you'll never make a bad decision by going here. One thing to consider, you'll have to eat your cookies elsewhere because there is hardly space for 5-6 people in the store to sit at a time. This is important to consider in the winter because your cookies will get cold during your commute and they just aren't as good cold. Be sure to hear them up. Can't wait to go back and try some other flavors! read more

$4 is an outrageous price for one cookie, but this sweet treat was worth it. My oatmeal raisin cookie had a soft center, crisp outside, and was nothing but sugary goodness. Exactly the right snack for a post church walk. read more

Finally got around to this UWS gem. Came to the Harlem location because there's always a ridiculous line at their 79th street one. Had their chocolate chip walnut, which was warm, chewy, and gigantic. Since I'd been hearing about it for 4 years it also felt a little overhyped. It was very good, but not life changing. I'll come here again before I make a final judgment though! read more

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

I went to the 74th St location on Saturday but the line was out the door and down the block. I was not going to wait on that line so I called this location and found that there was no line. My boyfriend & I drove uptown and I was able to go in get our cookie and bounce. Now about the cookie: I got the chocolate chip walnut cookie. First of all, it's huge. It's definitely big enough to split between two people if you're having it for dessert. It was extremely rich and the center is nothing but oozy-gooey, warm chocolate chip cookie dough goodness. The cookie was warm, fresh and perfectly crisp on the outside . All I needed was some milk to wash it down. Also the price is pretty good for the size of the cookie. I was pleasantly surprised. Please don't change that part. read more

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I was afraid that this place was going to be extremely overrated because of all the hype it gets, but the cookies really are great. They are HUGE, slightly undercooked(in a good way), and delicious. They are super gooey on the inside and crisp on the outside. Make sure you grab some napkins, because when I ate the chocolate chip walnut cookie, my face looked like I dove straight into a puddle of mud. Was it worth it? Absolutely. I highly recommend. read more

Levain Bakery - Dark chocolate peanut butter - Bakeries Near Me - New York, New York

I didn't know there were three different locations for levain, and this was the first one that popped up on my google maps, so we trekked 40 minutes on a subway up to harlem to get these darn cookies. When we got there, there was a very short line on a Saturday morning and I had a moment of panic as I thought we were at the wrong levain!!! But the workers reassured me it was the same :P Onto the cookies: -They ran out of the regular chocolate chip cookies by 11am on a saturday so I was pretty sad, GO EARLY! but we did get the walnut chocolate chip cookies and they came straight out of the oven into my mouth! They were so deliciously huge, warm, buttery, chocolatey, nutty, and every other yummy adjective you could imagine. Priced at $4 bucks a cookie, its definitely worth it since the cookies are the size of your hand! (I couldn't even finish mine). 4 stars because I liked the walnut chocolate chip cookies, but i'm not the biggest fan of walnuts so I would have rather gotten the regular chocolate chip, maybe next time I visit new york and feel like journeying this far up! read more

Levain Bakery - That cookie detail is on point - Bakeries Near Me - New York, New York

I've been to this location twice, two of separate times I've visited NYC since we were staying in Harlem. I like it coz it's not that busy compared to the other location. Yet all the times I've been to both locaitons, I've never really encountered long lines. You cookies are the best. You still so yummy. That's why every time we're in NYC, we have, we must have you. My favorite is the chocolate peanut butter because I'm a peanut butter lover. You're definitely worth it. read more

Was able to pay with card or apple pay which is nice because so many places in NYC for a $4 item, cash is the only option. Instead of a cookie, got the walnut roll and it was stuffed with walnuts. Not as warm as I would have hoped but yet, still absolutely delectable. Need to make sure I get a chocolate chip cookie next time because while sitting inside and eating, I saw they were voted the number one cookie a couple years back. It was also cool to see workers behind the register weighing out the dough for the cookies showing me that my food was actually made that day which may not be true for all baked goods I eat in NYC. read more

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This was my first Levain experience and I am impressed! From the speedy, knowledgeable and friendly staff to the wonderfully deliciously-smelling cookies (I have yet to sink my teeth into one, but I KNOW from their smell and appearance I won't be disappointed), Levain Bakery has a cookie customer for life! :-) read more

Levain Bakery - Box of 14 cookies....a dozen just wasn't quite enough ;-) - Bakeries Near Me - New York, New York

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If you want to fall in love again, then you should visit this bakery; The smell will have you say "hello lover" The lemon pound cake is superb, and the chocolate walnut cookie is happiness baked in cookie form. They are busy during the weekend, so the line may be long. However, it goes fast and is worth the wait. Visit soon! read more

Rode the subway to Harlem just to visit this tiny shop. One stool in the window, a small case and a cashier. The rest of the space is all kitchen filled with heavenly baking smells. I bought two cookies. $4 each and worth every penny. I would fill my freezer if I lived anywhere near NYC. I swear my cookie bag weighed two pounds. And I ate my one pound chocolate chip walnut cookie at one sitting. Biggest sugar high!!! It wasn't quite like a normal cookie. They are thick in the middle and had a biscuit like texture. Just when I thought that one was "as good as it gets" I had the chocolate cookie with peanut butter and chocolate chips. Even better! You will need tea or coffee, a comfortable seat and time to savor and enjoy. read more

Yes I waited in line for cookies and it was soo worth it! I had a taste of this cookie once and I just had to make a trip to Harlem for my own. I chose the Dark chocolate chip and the Dark chocolate with peanut butter. First of all they come warm which is great, and don't worry you can pop them in the oven or microwave and it's an amazing experience all over again. Just think cookie/brownie all the goodness of both perfectly blended together. Be advised these cookies are very filling!!! Took me 2 days to eat 3 - maybe I just didn't want it to end? read more

Levain Bakery - Dark Chocolate Chocolate Chip - Bakeries Near Me - New York, New York

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This was on my list of places to try for a while. I stumbled upon it while walking through Harem. I had the oatmeal raisin cookie which was OK. I also had the chocolate cookie with peanut butter chips which was really good! And I had the chocolate chip cookie with walnuts which is really good. Additionally I ordered the banana bread with chocolate chips which was decent. Overall I would recommend the traverse with you with peanut butter chips and chocolate chip cookies again. read more

The cookies are great!! I love their baguette w butter and jam, the crumb cake is AMAZING

I can see why people think this is the best chocolate chip cookie in New York, but for me it was a little too sweet, and with the price considered a 4/5. Nonetheless, the cookie does come deliciously warm with yumminess. I could only eat half since my sweet tolerance is low. The store is small with stairs going down (not accessible to all) and only a few seats inside plus a bench outside- so more of a place to just grab and go rather than sit. They are generous with the size of the cookie and with the chocolate chips inside! I haven't tried anything other than the chocolate walnut chip but people keep coming back, so the other options must be just as good! read more

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

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Second time here! Besides their famous chocolate chip walnut cookie, we also recommend their banana bread. Moist, flavorful and a lot of chocolate added! Located near Columbia university in west Harlem, this place is pretty easy to find. The portion is huge, it takes me multiple tries to finish one cookie haha read more

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Best cookies in the entire world!!! Never understood why people would make a line for these cookies until I decided to try them and was not disappointed. I'm one of those that stands on 76th and makes the line ever since lol Chocolate chip walnut is a work of art and not to mention triple chocolate chocolate chip! Actually, everything there is high quality and delicious, I've tried banana loaf and was amazing as well Everyone needs to stop by Levine and have that amazing unique experience read more

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