Levain Bakery
Bakery$$$$
Upper West Side, New York
This bakery is famous for their chocolate cookies. It's one of the most popular in the city!
"The chocolate chip walnut cookie is absolutely amazing."(46 Tips)
"My favorite cookies in nyc! Seriously delicious and voluptuous!!;)"(24 Tips)
"My favorite is the dark chocolate peanut butter chip cookie."(25 Tips)"if you love peanut butter, get the chocolate peanut butter cookie."(19 Tips)
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Nicole PondeJune 3, 2016The cookies were amazing! The double chocolate cookie was the best, so yummy!
Giorgis PapanastasatosApril 22, 2015I haven't tried everything yet, but the cookies and the scone are made to be extremely tasteful!!
Nikki BeauchampNovember 20, 2014These cookies keep personal trainers and gyms in business. I gladly work out more to indulge in the gooey goodness
Neil DugganAugust 7, 2014The cookies are out of this world. The line can get long, but it's worth the wait...
Village VoiceAugust 24, 2010Levain's walnut-chocolate chip cookie weigh in at almost a quarter-pound thanks to hefty cargo of whole walnuts, butter, and chocolate, considered by many to be the form's Platonic ideal
Daria JaneDecember 31, 2014Amazing cookies! Excellent with milk. Each cookie is like a meal in itself.
- J JohnSeptember 13, 2022These aren’t cookies, they’re giant brownies. Still, very decadent & delicious.
Aly OradyDecember 28, 2014Chocolate chip is my goto, and this one is exceptional. Wouldn't leave NYC without having one.
Lori K. http://www.lkpheartsfood.netJuly 11, 2012Try the Chocolate Chip And Walnut Cookie - You are not ready for the deliciousness! http://www.lkpheartsfood.net/2012/07/levain-cookie-nirvana.html?m=1
- J PSeptember 2, 2016Taylor Swift orders the Chocolate Chip Walnut Cookie and the Dark Chocolate Chocolate Chip Cookie.
Júlio PaulilloMay 27, 2017I like cookies. I tried the Chocolate Chip and it exceeded my expectations!
TripAdvisorJanuary 24, 2012“The only thing I ever order here - the double-chocolate cookie and a cup of milk. It is BY FAR the very best cookie/dessert I have ever...” – TripAdvisor user on Jan 3, 2012. Read more reviews at Read more
All the cookies are great, but that chocolate chip walnut is to die for!!
- HalalfoodcriticAugust 2, 2015One of the best chocolate chip cookies around. Huge cookies, prob 1000 calories each!
Daniel BenettiFebruary 20, 2016Cookies! Four kinds, get one of each, you'll want to have some for later.- Aly OradyDecember 28, 2014The double chocolate chip is exceptional - I normally don't go for this flavor, but at Levain this cookie basically tastes like brownie batter. So good.
Lori LuoAugust 10, 2014You'll come to Levain for the cookies, but don't skip out on some of their other offerings, like the Sour Cream Coffee Cake.
Emily KaneDecember 20, 2015Believe what you've heard. Worth every bit of hype. You're gonna want to get a milk.
Everything you have heard is true! The cookies are so good. A must stop for any foodie. Bring a friend or plan to share.
Delicious cookies & bread. Must get the chocolate chip walnut cookie & share with a friend -- they're huge! Go early to avoid the lines.
Theresa K.October 5, 2013Wait in the line and pay the $4 for the chocolate chip walnut cookie/scone. It is WELL worth it!
Karl HideyoAugust 15, 2014Without hesitation, this is THE 100% ULTIMATE chocolate chip cookie place. Incredible!
VallyriMarch 3, 2018believe the hype! these cookies are amazing! the raspberry bread ball not so much...
Monita GrazzianiJune 25, 2016Amazing service and all cookies are spectacular !! You never disappoint.
- Saima SirajApril 13, 2016The best bread kitchen of the world.His cookies is make to so divine... http://goo.gl/pVvaDc
Stephanie WangDecember 26, 2013Dark chocolate chip cookie the size of your fist, very soft in the middle. Worth every bite.- K. M.May 27, 2015I could marry these cookies. (Prepare to stay in line and to have chocolate all over the place.)
- Michael Fox-RabinovitzNovember 27, 2014Phenomenal cookies... Period :) give it a shot you will like it
- Eric BravermanJuly 5, 2016If you're going to have a sweet treat, go for quality. Levain is great, but I don't recommend visiting everyday!
Pierrepont FinchMay 9, 2011How To Succeed's Paige Faure recommends the chocolate-chip-walnut cookie. It is so huge, always served warm and gooey, and will have you addicted in no time!
Soliloquy MarketingSeptember 4, 2013The Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter Cookie is a life-changing dessert that you will tell all of your friends about.
Russell HirschornMarch 4, 2017Dont need to say much with 700 tips. Line goes fast when you are reading them all.
Francis UdlerSeptember 3, 2014Decadent! Chocolate chip almond so goood. I would share as its bug and rich.
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- Mon–Sat
- 8:00 AM–7:00 PM
- Sun
- 9:00 AM–7:00 PM
(212) 874-6080
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