Such a lovely little spot! They have the cutest atmosphere, with beautiful decor, a charming…read moreoutdoor area, and a cozy interior. My biggest recommendation goes to the dark chocolate tart - it's rich, silky, full of deep dark chocolate flavor, and practically melts in your mouth. Definitely worth trying! A beautiful ambiance, and such a lovely experience overall. I'll definitely be coming back.

Fabulous experience! Great food & service. I'll be back!! Especially loved the croissants.read more

Love this bakery!! Great coffee, nice selection of teas, scrumptious pastries and delicious…read moresandwiches. The people behind the counter are friendly and helpful. The shop is bright and welcoming. Such a nice way to start the day!!

This place is extremely tasty. Quite expensive. $16 for two pastries. Wish I lived in France. It…read morewould cost six dollars. Oh well. The toasted ham and cheese croissant was my favorite for sure. Extremely buttery. Warm. Great ingredients The pistachio almond I kept waiting for the paste inside. Extremely sweet and it was so tasty. It was OK.

I finally ventured to a Levain Bakery to make my own personal assessment to determine and formulate…read moremy own opinion. Yes, the reviews are verifiably accurate and true. This location 167 West 74th Street is the original brick and mortar storefront. Levain Bakery does validate for all the hype, sweetness indulgence and fresh-baked artesian cookies and baked goodies. I am Cookie Monster from "Sesame Street" whose eyes are bigger than his stomach who becomes highly excited to engulf all cookies characteristic aesthetic thrashing, splattering every where when consuming within mere minutes. There was a short line waiting to enter for orders to be placed. Upon entering the air conditioning is at full artic chill blast and the air has a sweet aromatic odor emanating throughout. I inquired with the sales associate if the classic chocolate chip cookie contained any nuts who responded "no." I do not have any food allergies. I absolutely do not like nuts in any form. I am not allergic to nuts either. It is not my cup of tea. I am very grateful the classic chocolate chip cookie does not contain any nuts. Customer service is very attentive and exhibited who assisted me with respect, patience and perspective to explain and listen to my requests and needs as I matter. This female server was not curt and I was not rushed. I was acknowledged. I was seen. I was heard. I was not dismissed. I was respected without the standard producing a disgruntled face of reluctance to service me. I am one life in the smallest measurement. The female associate permitted me to take photos of the cookies in the display case without question which is posted with this review. Merchandise of T-shirts, tote bags, mugs, gift tin boxes are available for sale as well. This location is small as it is take-out and go. There are several steps going downward at the entrance which is not ADA accessible. There are some outdoor benches for seating, but no table. I suggest to order and consume in the comfort of your own home for full immerse enjoyment with a table. Yes, cash is accepted as that works greatly for me. Levain Bakery complies with "Prohibition of Cashless Establishments" as of March 21, 2026 where all retail and food establishments in New York State, including New York City, must accept in-person cash payments. Thank you, Levain Bakery for not giving me a red card! I was not blatantly ejected. I would surely return for another visit. Chocolate chip cookie $5.75 each One word: WOW! The interior was oozing with semi-sweetness. The cookie is gargantuan and very thick somewhat bulky. It is massive size well known weighing exactly 6 ounces (170 g) each and measure about 8-10 cm. in diameter and 3-4 cm thick. It is not a traditional flat cookie as I hoped. It is massive chewy interiors. It is soft. It is not crispy. Levain takes the classic chocolate chip cookie and make it their version. It did break apart and dropped onto my plate upon the third bite. It is amazing! I suggest warm-up the cookie in the microwave for approximately 1 minute. I purchased two (2) quantity of these delightful chocolate chip cookies. Delicious. I enjoyed mine with one glass of red wine which I did achieved equanimity state of mind. The red wine was a birthday 2023 gift from a work colleague which I finally opened with good reason. I was floating! Nota Bene: Store policy: "There are no returns on food or beverage. Merchandise (T-shirts, bags, etc.) may be exchanged within 7 days with a receipt. Items must be unworn/unused and all original tags/packaging must be included."

I have only ever ordered online from Levain Bakery and not visited the store. The cookies are…read moresimply delicious and you can taste it whether it's the first bite or the last bite. We were introduced Levain Bakery cookies when I had my little guy over two years ago. One of my friends came to visit, gave us a box and told us to try it because the cookies are delicious. I remembered how big and filling the cookies were, you'd sit in comfort knowing how the flavors pop in your mouth. Now cut to this past year, we found out after exploring the website, there are gifts sets. Our current go to is the new parent gifts. We see it as whether a bew parent or one who is going through the next chapter with more children to raise- it's thoughtful of how a package can bring a smile to some sleep deprived parents who want to eat and relax. This was a cute idea, wish someone would gift to us after our twins were born. One day we want to check out Levain Bakery. For now, happiness is explored through the website and delivered to our famiy and friends. Thank yoi for the sweetness. Picture credit: taken by my best friend who received our new parent gifts set.

We stopped by Barachou to satisfy our sweet tooth, and it definitely lived up to the hype…read more We ordered a choux set with the lemon meringue, caramel, and crème brûlée flavors. Every one of them was delicious, with an incredibly light texture and perfectly crisp pastry. Our favorites were the caramel and the lemon meringue--the caramel was rich without being overly sweet, while the lemon had just the right balance of sweetness and tanginess. We also tried the almond pear tart, which was excellent. The crust was buttery and crisp, and the frangipane had a wonderful almond flavor that paired beautifully with the pears. It was a perfectly balanced dessert. Everything tasted fresh and thoughtfully made. We'll definitely be back to try more of the pastries!

5/5 ... pleasantly surprised!…read more We visited Barachou's booth at the Bastille Day celebration in New York on Sunday, July 11, and it ended up being one of our favorite food stops of the day. We ordered the pear almond tart along with the set of three cream puff choux. Both were excellent, but the cream puffs were definitely the highlight. The choux shells were light and delicate, while the fillings were rich without being overly sweet. The salted caramel was my favorite--beautifully balanced with just the right amount of sweetness and a subtle hint of salt. My partner especially loved the lemon meringue, which was bright, refreshing, and full of citrus flavor. The pear almond tart was equally memorable. The almond filling immediately reminded us of a galette des rois frangipane, making it comforting, buttery, and incredibly satisfying. Combined with the pears, it struck a wonderful balance of richness and fruitiness. Everything tasted thoughtfully made with high-quality ingredients, and it's easy to see why Barachou has developed such a loyal following. We'll absolutely be back for another pear almond tart and the trio of cream puffs the next time we have the chance. Highly recommended!

I was buying a special cake for a very special occasion - my Mom's 95th birthday luncheon. The…read morecake was beautiful. It was delivered to me in midtown exactly as instructed but I then had to carry it to Westchester by train. I was very nervous but got it there still looking beautiful. It was a big hit and a central point in photos we took to send to other friends and family. Once we cut into it, it tasted just as good as it looked! Mom loved it, which was most important. I had a picture in my head of how I wanted the day to go and this cake absolutely helped fulfill it!

The cake was beautifully done and tasted amazing! It was exactly how we wanted it and made for a…read moregreat surprise for my cousin's birthday. It was also delivered quickly and safely, without any issues. 100% recommend!

Lost count of how many times I've been here for their black sesame cream latte and mini cakes...the…read moreperfect mini cake for under $20! Everyone knows Salswee for their fruit-shaped cakes, but I personally prefer their mini cakes and pastries. I think they're a better value, though the fruit-shaped ones are still so fun to try because they're just too cute. I personally love coming to their midtown location. More seating, less crowded, and there's even a restroom. ＊Black Sesame Mochi Cake $18.99 ** I actually got this for my birthday this year. It's the perfect size for 3-4 slices, with roasted soybean whipped cream. I wish the chiffon had more black sesame flavor, plus more mochi and sesame lava, but I loved it enough to get it again! ＊Mont Blanc Cake $19.99 * Slightly pricier, but you can see why. It's so delicate with strands of chestnut puree. Inside were layers of crushed chestnut and whipped cream. It's hard to find a mont blanc that isn't overly sweet, and this one had the perfect level of sweetness. ＊Yuzu $10.95 * ＊Peach $10.95 Yuzu is a crowd favorite for good reason! The yuzu and strawberry mousse, guava coulis, and crispy rice base worked so well together. The peach one had peach oolong mousse and peach compote. Much more delicate in flavor. ＊Mushroom Suisse $5.95 Their pastries are HUGE lol. I'm also a big fan of their black sesame croissants. The pain suisse was flaky and tasted like creamy mushroom soup. ＊Black Sesame Latte $6.99 ** The textbook definition of a good black sesame latte. It had a black sesame cream foam over a black sesame milk base, and I could taste both black sesame and the coffee.

I was worried it would be more presentation than taste, but I'm glad I was wrong!…read more It was refreshing and kinda tastes like passion fruit. Not too sweet! I wanna go back to try other flavors

An elegant, delicious French restaurant…read more I hesitated when I saw it was on a busy street corner, but then I remembered that in NY, most things are on busy streets so I might as well get over that. The interior is impressive without being snobby. There are booths that have little cubby-like walls around them, creating more enclaves out of the decent sized dining room. The bar on the left would have been a nice place to sit but I enjoyed a booth in the back with a glimpse of the street. My waiter was professional, knowledgeable and affable! I really appreciated the seamless service and recommendations. The prix fixe menu for restaurant week allowed me to try an amazing corn and squash soup with really nice herbal olive oil on top, a tasty homemade pasta with seasonally sweet cherry tomatoes and a yummy pot de creme with a perfectly sweetened whipped cream dollop. The espresso was delicious. I loved my dinner! All the other patrons also looked very happy.

Came here with my wife and kid for Saturday lunch. It's a couple blocks from the Museum of Natural…read moreHistory that we were visiting. We made open table reservations the day before and had an inside table; it's a clean and bright interior with typical French decor. Our servers were friendly and attentive. Place was packed but the food came out quickly. Here's what we had: 1. Eggplant zucchini sandwich with fries 2. Ham and gruyere with sunny-side up egg and fries 3. Steak frites All three were delicious. Fries were done perfectly. Steak was just right and came with a very tasty sauce. My ham and gruyere was an excellent combo of flavors. Relatively affordable. Go there!

Some things are good. Some things are not. I do not care for the sweet croissant. I prefer…read moreclassic croissant. Pain au chocolat needs to be flakier. Carrot cake, just no. I will never get that again. Frosting was pasty, thick and tasted too fake/processed. Too much frosting ratio to cake and there is room for improvement in the cake. Bombolonis are good. Stuffed croissants did not settle well on my stomach and actually too much filling.

Truly a bakery style donut. Freshly made, great fillings, with a beautifully fried raised donut…read moreshell. One donut is definitely plenty. They also served a variety of French pastry as well.

Everything went great! Enjoy the atmosphere and the good food. The service were fast and agile.read more

La Grande Boucherie was outstanding! The food was absolutely delicious, and every dish was…read morebeautifully presented. Dorji provided exceptional service--friendly, attentive, and very knowledgeable about the menu. Julio, our busser, kept our table spotless and our water glasses full throughout the meal. The combination of amazing food, impeccable service, and a beautiful atmosphere made for a wonderful dining experience. We can't wait to come back!

Amazing chocolate and many options…read more A bit expensive. Ambiance? So so Crowded at times. Service can be slow

Longstanding classic place to get authentic macarons in the city, their origination is in France…read moreand I first tried them there several years ago; glad to report that the quality has remained the same and love that they're still getting business. I think when the weather is warm, they have a patio area to sit at which the pictures seem pretty. Lots of flavors, classic spot, if it ain't broke don't fix it.