Tried the seasonal fall spice cookie and the classic chocolate walnut cookie. Both were delicious. I can't wait for the other holiday seasonal cookies. Staff were friendly and an all around great experience. Ambiance was cool since you can see them baking the cookies behind the counter. read more

Levain Bakery - Fall Chocolate Chunk & Chocolate Chip Walnut Cookie - Bakeries Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I haven't had a Levain cookie in awhile and when I found out there was a store across from the restaurant we were out, I wanted to stop by. It smelled so delicious when we were in there but these cookies are PRICEY. I bought way too many for our Thanksgiving weekend with family. They are thick and sweet and although good, it really is too much to consume in a large quantity (in one sitting). Most people took half a cookie and it was enough. It wasn't anything too special to be paying that much money for a money, but of course, if someone bought it for me, I wouldn't say no. LOL. read more

I was excited to try this newest Chicago location of Levain in River North, and was not disappointed. I went mid-afternoon and was delighted to find how many baked goods options they had - we're talking whole loaves of bread, we're talking scones, muffins, brioche, and we're talking their pièce de résistance - the cookies! This visit, I was feeling the caramel coconut chocolate chip cookie ($5) and a slice of the pumpkin ginger spice cake ($4.75). I'm a big fan of coconut, so I liked this cookie flavor better than their chocolate chip walnut, however the inside was not just gooey, it was straight up underbaked. The cake slice was tender and flavorful and perfect for fall. Similar to other locations, the bakery is clean and cute. The interior is small, without seating, so you must take your goodies to go. No designated parking lot, just street parking, but service was friendly and efficient so I was in and out in no time :) read more

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Super friendly service! Perfect sweet treat! Super filling! They sell milk if you would like as well. Can't wait to go back when I visit the city again. Such an inviting place. I asked a customer what they recommend since it was my first time. He recommended this chocolate ship with Carmel cookie. It did not disappoint read more

I had Levain years ago in New York, so I was excited to see a location opened in Chicago. I happened to be in the area so I figured why not try one again. The bakery was pretty empty around 8 pm. I inquired about the fall chocolate chunk cookie, but was told it had a very strong ginger spice flavor. That didn't sound like it would be my top pick, so I went with the two chip chocolate chip cookie. I broke into right away. It really is a well made cookie - crispy exterior and warm ooey gooey center. However, the flavor was not super strong. I think my homemade chocolate chunk cookies have a better flavor to them. Still a fun stop for a special sweet treat. Pricing is between $5-$6 per cookie. read more

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I was so excited to try this place! Their cookies are as good as people say, and the line wasn't long when I came! The ambiance is very cute with a small line indoors with no seating. It's a perfect spot to pickup a box of cookies and enjoy your dessert outside. The chocolate chip cookie was one of my favorites! read more

Levain Bakery - Chocolate Chip Walnut Cookie - Bakeries Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Gigantic chocolate chip cookie. It's nearly more chocolate than cookie I definitely recommend splitting it with someone because they are huge! read more

Levain Bakery - Two Chip Chocolate Chip Cookie - Bakeries Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Oh my goodness, I was so excited to see they had a location here. The chocolate chip walnut, you can't beat it. Unfortunately I didn't like the fall seasonal cookie as much & I kind of wish I hadn't been talked into it by the associate, but that's ok. Next I'll know to stick with the classics! read more

Levain Bakery - Fall Chocolate Chunk - Bakeries Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I was in the area with colleagues and decided to stop by Levain for some coffee. I tried the loaf cake slice, which was tasty. I ordered a latte and cold brew, and my colleague had drip coffee. The barista was super accommodating and customized my latte to a cold brew with some special requests. We all enjoyed our drinks! It's a grab-and-go spot with no real seating area, just a small section to pick up your order. Overall, a nice place to grab coffee on the go. read more

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I did DoorDash for one cookie! This is the perfection of a chocolate chip cookie. I was in my good place eating this! I would love to see a sampler pack. I would definitely pay! read more

Levain Bakery - Two Chip Chocolate Chip Cookie! - Bakeries Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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I really don't know what the hype is about with these cookies. They are giant cookies which means they have to baked longer and in turn are dry and over baked. I had the double chocolate chip and the coconut chocolate chip cookies. I highly recommend having a glass of milk when eating these cookies. The staff was fast and efficient. No problems there. The line moves fast. Maybe I'll come back and try some of their other items. read more

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So good. Crunchy on the outside and soft on the inside. Grab and go. Would recommend and they heated up well later. read more

Levain Bakery - Chocolate chip and double chocolate chip - Bakeries Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

The cookies are obviously the selling point for Levain and with good reason! So good my favorite is the peanut butter chocolate - the huge chunks of peanut butter chips melt so perfectly into the big mounds of cookie dough. I'm taking 1 star away because as a visitor to the area, it's impossible to find parking and if you do you probably have to pay a lot to get a spot... and also, you feel pressured to purchase really fast since it's a small shop and the lines inside get long and people are impatient. The staff try to keep things clean and organized but it does tend to look disheveled in the back counter area. Floors always have cookie parts strewn about near the entrance and back counter. Otherwise, it's a fantastic place! read more

You know it's a great day when you're strolling along and suddenly stumble across a brand new outpost of the famous Levain bakery! In addition to a drool-worthy array of signature cookies, the display case boasted a host of other pastries including pound cakes, bomboloni, and scones. I opted for the seasonal fall spice cookie this time around, which contained large chunks of chocolate in a gingerbread base. It was fresh and absolutely delicious, with a gooey inside encased in a crispy exterior. At the original location in NYC, the cookies are served warm with extremely satisfying melted chocolate chips, so I was a bit disappointed that the cookies are served cold here. Notwithstanding, this is a very welcome (if not dangerously delicious) addition to River North, and I look forward to the next visit! read more

Levain Bakery - Fall spice cookie - Bakeries Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Five stars (really, 10) for the products which are consistently excellent. Less for having stock ready to go in the first hour of opening. Since Day 1, they were transparent that sticky buns aren't available until the 8 o'clock hour (honestly, closer to 9am) but in the time since then other breakfast staples are increasingly less available. A stop at this store has been part of my Sunday morning ritual since they opened but given the track record of scones, buns and other items not being available in the opening hour, it's just not worth it. No exaggeration: no oatmeal scones on my last four visits. What is it they say about doing the same thing over and over and expecting a different outcome...? My lesson has been learned. To reiterate: when you get something here your taste buds will thank you! read more

Got the chocolate chip walnut cookie. It was huge and soft and chewy, but the chocolate was just a bit too sweet for me. I like the crunch from the walnuts though and it's a really filling cookie. read more

Food (cookies) - 5 Service - 5 Ambiance - 5 I was introduced to Levain bakery about 10 years ago in a trip to NYC and ever since I'm back to NY or other city that has Levain Bakeries, this becomes a must to do. My favorite is the oatmeal raisin cookies, it's just perfect. Please open a location in Miami. You get a customer here :) Enjoy! read more

Levain Bakery - Oatmeal raisin cookie - Bakeries Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Love so much the fresh French baguettes and small tinny roll breads . The muffins are a must . The service it's so kind and friendly and the ambiance it's so lovely makes you feel like in a French bakery . If you're in River north and want to taste some fresh bread don't hesitate to enter here. read more

Levain Bakery - Bakeries Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

After having 3 Arts Club chocolate chip cookie, l was told this place ranked #4 nationwide. So as a curiosity, l had to try them. It was on the sweeter side because of the variety choices it offered. I had to drink milk to make it feel complete. Would l come back ? Yes...to buy some drinks to go with it. I also love their sticker seal too. As a card maker, l would make a pretty card out of it ! read more

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I absolutely love the chocolate chip and walnut cookies. They are divine, not crumbly, and moist. The service was good too. It's always clean inside here too. The cookies are well worth the cost of $6 because I eat off them for a few days. read more

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Chunky, soft, warm and gooey! Levain bakery has the most amazing cookies. The best part is that they warm up the cookie for you and it's absolute perfection! Definitely the best cookie I've had in Chicago. Will satisfy your sweet tooth for sure! read more

Levain Bakery - Two Chip Chocolate Chip Cookie - Bakeries Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Levain, we meet again, but this time in Chi-Town! Always a treat to see a familiar face on my travels! Levain is doing its best to summon sunny Spring weather with its yellow & white window display & limited edition flavor -- Lemon Cookie ($5.75)! The white chocolate chips offset the fragrant & barely-tart flavoring nicely. A departure from most of their other cookies which contain semi-sweet and/or dark chocolate chips. After lunch I had a Chocolate Chip Walnut Cookie ($5.25.) I loved the half I ate right away, warm & gooey straight out of the oven, as much as I loved the other half that got crunchy as it had a couple of hours to cool & set. I took an assorted box of six home to share the joy; Caramel Coconut Chocolate Chip ($5.25) has become a household favorite. The best edible souvenir! read more

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After ordering many times on Uber Eats and Grubhub, I finally made the trip into the bakery in person. I absolutely love their bread and cookies! My husband and I ordered a dark chocolate peanut butter cookie and a loaf of the whole grain bread. I also got an iced tea lemonade. The drink was nothing to write home about but the bakery items never disappoint! If you're sick of that plain commercial bread at the grocery store and don't want to pay an arm and a leg, this is the place for you! I've also tried the chocolate chip cookie with walnuts and the vegan/ gluten free chocolate chip cookie with walnuts. I've never been unhappy with anything from here. Added bonus: if you buy your loaf of bread in the bakery you can get it sliced, the delivery apps haven't caught on to that yet. read more

Warm, oversized cookies with a almost a cake-like texture. Perfect treat after a light dinner walk. We tried the walnut, caramel coconut, and dark chocolate peanut butter chip It was a cold night and there was already a group huddled up in their small counter area. At 945pm and closing at 11pm, the entire display case was empty. They were out of the classic chocolate chip. The espresso machine was done for the day. Be forewarned. read more

All I can say is OMG. These cookies are so yummy and gooey and warm and just darn delicious. Just warmed a small piece from yesterday that I couldn't finish and it was still just as good. I will be dreaming of these back home !!!! The double chocolate chip was my favorite but the family said they loved their dark chocolate chip peanut butter. Either way - come get some . read more

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I tried the lemon bread and banana chocolate chip bread. Lemon was ok. The banana was very bland. Chocolate chip cookie was good. The oatmeal raisin cookie was very bland. I prefer L.A. Burdick. read more

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I have to agree with Nina G. from August... So good! Full stop! Just plain excellent! Nope. Not inexpensive. But so very worth it! read more

Stopped here after Mother's Day brunch to take some cookies back home. The cookies were a bit pricy, but did not disappoint. I will go back next time we are in the "Windy City" Sorry, no photos because they were eaten quickly read more

Got the rockey road cookie and it was amazing! The marshmallows were vegan! Would definitely come back again! read more

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I ordered cookies shipped to my home years ago, and honestly wasn't that impressed. I figured i may never really know what all the hype is about. After visiting the River North store in Chicago, I now know EXACTLY what it is about! We were in our hometown for the weekend and ending up staying a few blocks from the store. I wanted my mom to experience the cookies to see what she thought as well. We walked to the store and was greeted by a brightly lit small bakery, but they're doing BIG things inside. You're greeted by a glass case with all the options. I ordered the two chocolate chip cookie and the seasonal, chocolate mint cookie! Let me just say, I tried to show restraint and only got two cookies, I was so mad at myself because I needed at least 2 more of the chocolate mint cookies! My mom ordered chocolate chip walnut and I think the caramel coconut chocolate chip, she had finished one of her cookies before we got back to the hotel! The cookies are HUGE and definitely decadent, but they are worth every calorie in my book! Part of me wants us to get a location in Atlanta, but the other part of me is glad that we don't have one!! #justeatthecookie read more

Ever since I first heard about Levain Bakery in New York, I've been dying to try their famous cookies. So, when I found out one opened in Chicago, I knew I had to go! The store itself is bright and has a charming theme. Their cookies as well as the other baked goods are on display so you can see what you're going to get. I ordered the walnut chocolate chip and dark chocolate chocolate chip cookies, and they were absolutely perfect. These 6oz cookies are HUGE! So I shared them with a friend. They're crispy on the outside and soft with gooey chocolate on the inside. I think they'd be even better warm (I'm not sure if that's an option though), but they were still everything I had hoped and dreamed for. read more

Warm gooey cookies that we used to love getting all the time when we were in NY. The dark chocolate and chocolate walnut ones are our favorites! Take it home, warm it up a little and enjoy with a nice cold glass of milk! read more

Came here twice on my 3 day stay because I love Levain! Cookies are the best. I also grabbed a coffee and chocolate chip brioche. The brioche was heaven and enjoying by the riverwalk was an amazing morning! read more

Levain Bakery - Brioche with Chocolate Chips - Bakeries Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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The staff were really nice! We tried several items such as the chocolate chip cookie, oatmeal cookie, banana chocolate chip bread and the chocolate chip brioche. The size of the slice of banana bread was huge. Everything was delicious. The cookies were still warm. Will return! read more

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Had seen this bakery in the West Loop area and ran across the River North location and popped in. Incredible selection of yummy looking baked goods are available. It was my first time here so I selected the Banana Chocolate Chip cake and the Caramel Coconut Chocolate Chip cookie. Both choices were excellent - cake was so moist and not too sweet and the cookie melts in your mouth. So I've been to Chicago a few times now but just ran across this business. Will need to see if they ship so I can get another fix ! read more

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Chocolate chip banana is an absolute must! Great customer service! And easy to get to! read more

Levain Bakery - Bakeries Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Thought we would but unfortunately we really didn't like these cookies. The staff were really great though! And the baguette looked good so might go back to try that. read more

I had been looking for a solid cookie spot in town and I finally found a consistent one. It's a small little cookie shop on the side of the street that offers a variety of cookie flavors and baked goods. I've been here a few times and I have came in for a few flavors - the two chip chocolate chip, dark chocolate chocolate chip and the fall chocolate chunk. If you are lucky, you'll catch the cookies fresh out of the oven when they are hot and gooey. If not, they are still fresh and delicious, and can be heated up at home as well. The Two Chocolate Chip is a classic cookie but with extra chips. They do not skip on the chips - truly divine. The dark chocolate chip is a chocolate lover dream - so rich. The cookies themselves are pretty large and dense - they have a crunchy exterior and a soft interior. The fall cookie I wasn't a huge fan of - in concept, I love the spices included. In practice, there is a little too much molasses and taste more like a molasses cookie than anything. On the plus side, the cookies are made with wholesome ingredients (Soy and Sesame free!) I appreciate the staff was accommodating with our allergies. Overall, has great cookies and excited to come back around to try other offerings they have. read more

Levain Bakery - Two Chip Chocolate Chip Cookie Dark Chocolate Chip Cookie Fall Chocolate Chunk - Bakeries Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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The smell when you walk in to this store is amazing! Tried the coconut caramel choc chip cookie & it did not disappoint. Ate it for dessert across three nights since it is so sweet and good size read more

Levain Bakery - Go inside for the best smelling bakery... - Bakeries Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Always a winner! Levain never fails when it comes to the freshness, taste, and balance of a cookie. I really enjoyed the walnut one as well as the chocolate chip. It takes some time to get through them, but they are of course even better paired with a glass of milk. read more