4.6
92% of reviewers would recommend to a friend
Levain Bakery
4.6 • 163 Reviews
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Levain Bakery reviews and discussion
Reviews mention
- Gooey-centered, crisp-edged texture
- Iconic chocolate chip walnut cookie
- Generous, melty chocolate mix-ins
- Quaint, friendly bakery experience
- Overly sweet, cloying flavor
- Dense, heavy cookie texture
- Frozen versions notably less decadent
- Limited, repetitive flavor selection
Levain Bakery earns glowing reviews as a destination for ultra-thick, gooey cookies that many call the best—especially the classic Chocolate Chip Walnut and Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter Chip—yet feedback flags drawbacks like extreme sweetness, dense heaviness, and inconsistency versus frozen or shipped versions. Reviews also praise warm, fresh-from-the-oven texture, generous mix-ins, friendly shops, and standout breads, while noting limited flavors and that some cookies taste too rich, dry, or overhyped for certain palates.
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163 reviews and posts
really good cookies and they're really big. All the flavors are good, but it's best to split the cookies with because they can be really sweet.
Just what I expected! A super yummy cookie that was a bit too heavy and hyped up but still delicious nonetheless.
An absolute iconic NYC treat. I got it the first time I went to the city in 2012 and have been a regular to their bakeries ever since. The chocolate walnut cookies are unbeatable and the sheer size of it alone is impressive.
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Their freezer cookies with the 6 count is no where as good as it is from the bakeries. The size of it is about a third of the real thing and the taste is not very similar.
My favourite cookies in New York! If you're someone who enjoys a gooey cookie, Levain is definitely for you. I usually take them home and throw them in the oven for a couple minutes and it gives me the perfect crispy edge and gooey warm center. Highly recommend! Great for sharing with friends too,
I have always wanted to go to the Levain Bakery but have recently started buying the frozen Levain cookies from my grocery store. They are HEAVENLY. The frozen baked cookies taste fresh and direct from a bakery. They are fat, gooey and so delicious! Highly recommend.
4y ago
levain cookies are 100000% worth the hype. the classic chocolate chip walnut cookie is the perfect balance of crispy exterior and gooey interior. i also love that they have started selling frozen cookies, if there isn’t a levain bakery near you. the frozen cookies are also amazing, and easy to bake at home!
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nothing!
If you like a super gooey cookie, you can't go wrong
The original Levain cookies are from their NYC bakery which I love and have often. They now sell frozen versions in grocery stores and they really compare to the real thing. They are smaller but still big for a cookie. And it's nice how you can heat just one up at a time and don't need to make a whole batch.
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Could be closer to the size as the cookies in the bakery.
Levain bakery is best fresh. I do not like ordering it in or saving it for later. You want them hot and piping. Needless to say I always have a bit of a stomach ache after them.
3y ago
Perfect texture
10/10. No other cookies compares. If I'm eating a cookie, it is without a doubt always levain.
Great cookies, but can only have one at a time because they're so rich!
plain and simple, these cookies are insanely good. you can't go wrong with any variety - the oatmeal raison and coconut caramel are my absolute favorites, but the classic chocolate chip is a cult favorite for a reason. patiently waiting for them to open more stores on the west coast!
Levain Bakery is pure cookie magic! Freshly baked in the Big Apple and shipped same-day, their gooey, flavorful treats are a true delight. Don't miss their cookie gift box – a thoughtful and tasty gesture. My personal favorite? The Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter Chip Cookie. It's an irresistible NYC treat that brings joy with every bite.
The best chocolate chip cookies ever.
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I love the original Levain cookies. Unfortunately, I don't think the frozen/grocery store option lives up to the real thing, but it's so nice to see the brand everywhere!
Crisp on the outside, gooey and luscious on the inside. Must cook per package instructions in order to get the experience, but it's quick and easy. Very similar to the real thing in NYC!
Huge fan. I'm not a big cookie girl. But when I do, Levain would be one be one of my top choices. Even better in the brick & mortar stores. Most recently I got a fresh, warm one in Boston. Excellent.
These are by far the best cookies hands down! Have been going to Levain since the first UWS location and am so happy with their expansion! The frozen cookies arent as good as the store bought cookies but they are still great!
After living in NYC & going to the Levain bakery, I was so excited when they launched their frozen cookies available in grocery stores... unfortunately the cookies just don't quite live up to the hype. Good cookies but not mind-blowing like the original bakery ones.
4y ago
Levain was amazing when it was in a basement on the UWS - then food network and hype beast stand on line fuckery took over the world. Cookies are good - but SO sweet - so prepare yourself.