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This is the newest So Cal location, and the fourth Levain location I've been to. I ordered some of my go to cookie flavors. I enjoyed the flavor combinations of the Caramel Coconut Chocolate Chip Cookie (5 stars), Chocolate Chip Walnut (4 stars), and Dark Chocolate Chocolate Chip (4 stars). The Lemon Cookie (2 stars) became one of my favorite cookies when I previously got it at the Larchmont and Venice locations. This one tasted dry as if it was over baked or over mixed. The disappointing texture distracted from the signature lemon flavor that I regretted ordering two. The service (3 stars) was quick, but it was not friendly as the other locations. I expected more from the quality of service and cookies as a Levain fan. Some of the cookies were not as memorable as the other times I've had them, and they were also not the best versions from Levain.
Staff was nice and service was good. I came here to get some cookies and love that there is another location near WeHo. It's smaller than the one at Larchmont, but that doesn't deter from the cookies. I bought the pecan chocolate, two chocolate chip, and their specials carrot cookie and lemon cookie. The carrot cookie had nuts in it which I'm not used too and it was a bit hard. Lemon was a more popular cookie among buyers. I also ordered a sandwich, Tomato & Burrata. I asked if I could get extra arugula and the person behind the stand said "it's weighed so I can't add extra". That's a real disappointment, usually that would be an acceptable request elsewhere. Why is okay to omit an ingredient but when you request just for a little extra you get denied. For that they loose a star rating on me. I even gave him a tip.. The sandwich tasted great but the portion size was too small for my liking, especially for the price and the basic ingredients. You're really just buying their name brand. The other cookies were for a friend. If you wanna eat there. There are tables next to the window. They have complimentary water, but it was warm.. Napkins are to the side.
First time trying Levain and it did not disappoint. Even though I knew the cookies were huge, I was still taken by surprise just how hefty it was. I got the two chip chocolate chip cookie and the dark chocolate chip cookie, as well as a mocha with oat milk ($1 extra). The cookies were AMAZING, I especially enjoyed the dark chocolate chip cookie. They were crunchy on the outside, a little soft on the inside with ooey gooey melty chocolate chips. It was absolutely divine. The mocha was also delicious, I asked for extra simple syrup (also another $1) and it was perfect. Service was excellent, they were very helpful and kind. No line when I went, and there were a couple tables to sit at, but the parking is atrocious so we couldn't stay.
Walking around Beverly Hills and stumbled across Levain Bakery and decided to give it a try. My boyfriend and I got the double dark chocolate chip cookie and the two chip chocolate chip cookie and they were just okay. They are substantially large cookies, but I didn't think they were special at all. These were pretty standard, and weren't served warmed which was a bit disappointing. Definitely think getting them fresh or warmed would've elevated it. Glad I tried it but I wouldn't necessarily get them again
Beverly Hills is known for Levain. Macadamias White Chocolate was definitely a limited flavor and I had to try it! I was a little concerned that there were friends flying around in the pastry case. Opted for a cookie instead $6.25.
It pains me to say that Levain lives up to the hype. It's bad enough that you're pretty much fighting the crowds at rodeo and now you have to work on your inner zen to wait in line for some fresh cookies and sandwiches. Levain offers their iconic cookies that can be seen from miles away with their iconic packaging and larger than most cookies. We ordered the chocolate chocolate, chocolate chip, white chocolate macadamia and a cheese sandwich on a fresh baguette. I will say the mound of cookies that you get is pretty overwhelming for one, I personally couldn't finish one cookie in a sitting because of how rich and sweet they are, but that definitely didn't stop me for taking a bite of everyone else's.
Ah Levains, the perfect way to indulge especially during the holidays. This location is smaller than the Larchmont one. There's no display table for merch and I didn't see a tote bag. But it's all about the sweets. My favorites are the signature Chocolate Chip Walnut, which oozes with chips and Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter chips. Love the limited flavor White Chocolate Macadamia, too. The other limited Dark Chocolate Peppermint, Good to try something new but the mint flavor overpowers the chocolate. The Oatmeal Raisin scone is very good and big, like their cookies. The scone was crunchy on the outside, crumbly on the inside, not cakey. Great price, too, for $4.25. They have other pastries but their cookies are irresistible. Service was great and personable. You can either order from an employee or use an iPad (after downloading an app I think). And now they have a few sandwiches, which looked appetizing! Here's a huge plus - parking is a breeze! Pleasantly surprised by the free two-hour parking garage on the same side of the street. Metered parking, too. Very small seating area inside and out. Outside makes for great people watching on this quiet, pedestrian friendly street. Thank you for opening in Beverly Hills!
A friend had these cookies delivered to him and he was raving about all the flavors that he tried. I checked out their site and saw a couple I would consider trying, so when I saw the storefront over on Bevelry-across from Chaumont-it was a no-brainer to try them out. Looking around, I decided to go with the: -dark chocolate peanut butter chip -two chip chocolate chip -chocolate chip brioche These cookies are BIG. There is a lot to them, so the price is almost worth the size of the cookie alone. I couldn't finish any of these in one sitting. To be honest, I thought they were okay; but I did favor the dark chocolate peanut butter one. As for the brioche, I would skip this; didn't really enjoy this at all but it did look good which is what made me cave in. Other options are flatbreads and sandwiches, and the tomato parmesan flatbread looked particularly good, something to possibly try next time. The four stars primarily goes to the staff; service from Ruth was A+++! Park at a meter if you can get one, or the garage is on same side of the street a block south.
Whatever you thought a chocolate chip cookie was.....erase it and start all over. This place will make you reconsider your entire cookie memory. The service was above par. Very clean and organized. The cookies were....I mean nothing short of top tier. I don't know what else to say. Spend the money. Enjoy the calories. Live your life. Cookies are life.
Excited to try Levain Bakery - I've been to NYC bakery in upper west side. Ordered the double chocolate chip and the coconut caramel cookie - both excellent. Lots of chocolate chips, thick and gooey. I love Levain!
Not big fan of the cookies myself because I think they are overpriced and sweet , but my family loves them . Always great service and a nice clean storefront.
finally open! I've been waiting for Levain BH to open for many many many many months. this location is just down the street from where I work. I'm thrilled I can easily access this iconic cookie that originated in NYC, where my sister would always bring them to LA when she'd visit home. my favorite is the original. I don't need any other cookie. no seasonals, no new flavors, just the classic Levain and I'm good! the store is beautifully designed, with a classic and clean design. staff was cheerful and friendly. I knocked off one star because I had hoped they had decaf espresso beverages (I can't have caffeine in the afternoon, sadly), and also because their cookies have shrunk by at least 1/4 of the size of their original offering. in my humble opinion, the smaller size changes the texture of the cookie as a whole, since there's more crisp on the outside, and leaving less soft tender cookie in the middle. other than this, I am still a fan of this NYC institution!
I'm a huge Levain Bakery fan and was so happy when they started opening up in Los Angeles! I was surprised to see no line at the Beverly Hills store. It's much smaller than the one in Larchmont but the cookies are just as delicious! I got a two chip chocolate chip cookie, dark chocolate peanut butter cookie and a chocolate chip brioche. I reheated the cookies, so the chips were melty. If you like cookie dough, you'll love these cookies. They are big and rich - great for sharing. The chocolate chip brioche makes for a nice sweet breakfast or afternoon snack. Free parking in the public lot down the street.
First timer here. Didn't want to believe the hype of this place, but decided to check it out as a connoisseur of cookies. The dark chocolate chocolate chip cookie is personally the best one. Especially warm with an iced cold glass of milk is chef's kiss. Was I tempted to eat the whole cookie in one sitting... absolutely. But I divided it in half to eat a half over the course of two days. Definitely worth it. There are cookie care instructions which certainly were useful. The staff was super helpful and friendly. They understood that I was new and they gave me the great insight when choosing my cookie. I did also try the gluten free option and it wasn't for me. It wasn't bad, I simply preferred to get chocolate wasted with the dark chocolate chocolate chip cookie instead. Overall, I enjoyed the whole experience. I most certainly will be back in a few weeks. Especially being so close to UCLA gives me the perfect excuse to stop by for a cookie. See you in 3 weeks. In the meantime I'll be dreaming sweet dreams of my favorite cookie. Oh and I'll also update my review to include a picture of the cookie. I got so excited to try it I forgot to snap a photo. read more
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Flor, we're thrilled you gave us a chance and that our dark chocolate…
Heard about Levain cookies popularity in NY and finally got to try it! These cookies are pretty scrumptious at a higher price point but came out slightly crispy with a chewy melty center, heated up. Service was good. The inside was quite small with no seating. I really liked their adorable merch section too. Would have loved if they offered some sort of rewards program. Would def come back if I wanna treat myself or get a box for some friends. The dark chocolate cookie was quite decadent! It's LA so gotta find street parking or you can find a parking plaza nearby and walk over. :) read more
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Jenny, we're so happy you made the trip to our Beverly Hills bakery…
2 months ago
Bomb cookies! The perfect cookie for a sweet tooth! Got the cinnamon till muffin and several other cookies!! So good and so yummy The person that helped was so sweet. Helped me immediately. There was no one in line! The cookie latte was so good too!! Definitely will be coming back read more
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Natalie, we're thrilled you enjoyed your visit to our Beverly Hills…
This is the newest So Cal location, and the fourth Levain location I've been to. I ordered some of my go to cookie flavors. I enjoyed the flavor combinations of the Caramel Coconut Chocolate Chip Cookie (5 stars), Chocolate Chip Walnut (4 stars), and Dark Chocolate Chocolate Chip (4 stars). The Lemon Cookie (2 stars) became one of my favorite cookies when I previously got it at the Larchmont and Venice locations. This one tasted dry as if it was over baked or over mixed. The disappointing texture distracted from the signature lemon flavor that I regretted ordering two. The service (3 stars) was quick, but it was not friendly as the other locations. I expected more from the quality of service and cookies as a Levain fan. Some of the cookies were not as memorable as the other times I've had them, and they were also not the best versions from Levain. read more
4 months ago
Staff was nice and service was good. I came here to get some cookies and love that there is another location near WeHo. It's smaller than the one at Larchmont, but that doesn't deter from the cookies. I bought the pecan chocolate, two chocolate chip, and their specials carrot cookie and lemon cookie. The carrot cookie had nuts in it which I'm not used too and it was a bit hard. Lemon was a more popular cookie among buyers. I also ordered a sandwich, Tomato & Burrata. I asked if I could get extra arugula and the person behind the stand said "it's weighed so I can't add extra". That's a real disappointment, usually that would be an acceptable request elsewhere. Why is okay to omit an ingredient but when you request just for a little extra you get denied. For that they loose a star rating on me. I even gave him a tip.. The sandwich tasted great but the portion size was too small for my liking, especially for the price and the basic ingredients. You're really just buying their name brand. The other cookies were for a friend. If you wanna eat there. There are tables next to the window. They have complimentary water, but it was warm.. Napkins are to the side. read more
First time trying Levain and it did not disappoint. Even though I knew the cookies were huge, I was still taken by surprise just how hefty it was. I got the two chip chocolate chip cookie and the dark chocolate chip cookie, as well as a mocha with oat milk ($1 extra). The cookies were AMAZING, I especially enjoyed the dark chocolate chip cookie. They were crunchy on the outside, a little soft on the inside with ooey gooey melty chocolate chips. It was absolutely divine. The mocha was also delicious, I asked for extra simple syrup (also another $1) and it was perfect. Service was excellent, they were very helpful and kind. No line when I went, and there were a couple tables to sit at, but the parking is atrocious so we couldn't stay. read more
Walking around Beverly Hills and stumbled across Levain Bakery and decided to give it a try. My boyfriend and I got the double dark chocolate chip cookie and the two chip chocolate chip cookie and they were just okay. They are substantially large cookies, but I didn't think they were special at all. These were pretty standard, and weren't served warmed which was a bit disappointing. Definitely think getting them fresh or warmed would've elevated it. Glad I tried it but I wouldn't necessarily get them again read more
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Beverly Hills is known for Levain. Macadamias White Chocolate was definitely a limited flavor and I had to try it! I was a little concerned that there were friends flying around in the pastry case. Opted for a cookie instead $6.25. read more
It pains me to say that Levain lives up to the hype. It's bad enough that you're pretty much fighting the crowds at rodeo and now you have to work on your inner zen to wait in line for some fresh cookies and sandwiches. Levain offers their iconic cookies that can be seen from miles away with their iconic packaging and larger than most cookies. We ordered the chocolate chocolate, chocolate chip, white chocolate macadamia and a cheese sandwich on a fresh baguette. I will say the mound of cookies that you get is pretty overwhelming for one, I personally couldn't finish one cookie in a sitting because of how rich and sweet they are, but that definitely didn't stop me for taking a bite of everyone else's. read more
Ah Levains, the perfect way to indulge especially during the holidays. This location is smaller than the Larchmont one. There's no display table for merch and I didn't see a tote bag. But it's all about the sweets. My favorites are the signature Chocolate Chip Walnut, which oozes with chips and Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter chips. Love the limited flavor White Chocolate Macadamia, too. The other limited Dark Chocolate Peppermint, Good to try something new but the mint flavor overpowers the chocolate. The Oatmeal Raisin scone is very good and big, like their cookies. The scone was crunchy on the outside, crumbly on the inside, not cakey. Great price, too, for $4.25. They have other pastries but their cookies are irresistible. Service was great and personable. You can either order from an employee or use an iPad (after downloading an app I think). And now they have a few sandwiches, which looked appetizing! Here's a huge plus - parking is a breeze! Pleasantly surprised by the free two-hour parking garage on the same side of the street. Metered parking, too. Very small seating area inside and out. Outside makes for great people watching on this quiet, pedestrian friendly street. Thank you for opening in Beverly Hills! read more
9 months ago
A friend had these cookies delivered to him and he was raving about all the flavors that he tried. I checked out their site and saw a couple I would consider trying, so when I saw the storefront over on Bevelry-across from Chaumont-it was a no-brainer to try them out. Looking around, I decided to go with the: -dark chocolate peanut butter chip -two chip chocolate chip -chocolate chip brioche These cookies are BIG. There is a lot to them, so the price is almost worth the size of the cookie alone. I couldn't finish any of these in one sitting. To be honest, I thought they were okay; but I did favor the dark chocolate peanut butter one. As for the brioche, I would skip this; didn't really enjoy this at all but it did look good which is what made me cave in. Other options are flatbreads and sandwiches, and the tomato parmesan flatbread looked particularly good, something to possibly try next time. The four stars primarily goes to the staff; service from Ruth was A+++! Park at a meter if you can get one, or the garage is on same side of the street a block south. read more
5 months ago
Whatever you thought a chocolate chip cookie was.....erase it and start all over. This place will make you reconsider your entire cookie memory. The service was above par. Very clean and organized. The cookies were....I mean nothing short of top tier. I don't know what else to say. Spend the money. Enjoy the calories. Live your life. Cookies are life. read more
4 months ago
Not big fan of the cookies myself because I think they are overpriced and sweet , but my family loves them . Always great service and a nice clean storefront. read more
finally open! I've been waiting for Levain BH to open for many many many many months. this location is just down the street from where I work. I'm thrilled I can easily access this iconic cookie that originated in NYC, where my sister would always bring them to LA when she'd visit home. my favorite is the original. I don't need any other cookie. no seasonals, no new flavors, just the classic Levain and I'm good! the store is beautifully designed, with a classic and clean design. staff was cheerful and friendly. I knocked off one star because I had hoped they had decaf espresso beverages (I can't have caffeine in the afternoon, sadly), and also because their cookies have shrunk by at least 1/4 of the size of their original offering. in my humble opinion, the smaller size changes the texture of the cookie as a whole, since there's more crisp on the outside, and leaving less soft tender cookie in the middle. other than this, I am still a fan of this NYC institution! read more
I'm a huge Levain Bakery fan and was so happy when they started opening up in Los Angeles! I was surprised to see no line at the Beverly Hills store. It's much smaller than the one in Larchmont but the cookies are just as delicious! I got a two chip chocolate chip cookie, dark chocolate peanut butter cookie and a chocolate chip brioche. I reheated the cookies, so the chips were melty. If you like cookie dough, you'll love these cookies. They are big and rich - great for sharing. The chocolate chip brioche makes for a nice sweet breakfast or afternoon snack. Free parking in the public lot down the street. read more
Very good cookies. Zero line when I went in. The cookies are very good and flavorful on the inside. Workers need to be a bit more friendly, maybe a smile here or there other than that def recommend checking this place out, worth trying if you've never been + also based off their reputation for being yummy read more
I did not realize that what lies behind the pearly gates is- Levain!!! Hail to the banana chocolate bread, which was not too sweet with the perfect amount of dark chocolate and so moist. It was a heavenly pairing with my coffee and surprisingly also with my Brazilian port!! The dark chocolate peanut butter cookie redefines what death by chocolate should taste like. My friend had what I believe was the double dark chocolate chip, but why get stuck on semantics? Anything here will be worth the blood sugar spike and will make you so happy. And OC can rejoice! There will be another location coming to Newport soon. Service was fast and helpful. This location has 2 outdoor tables but otherwise is more of a pick up location. Coffee is also served read more
Chocolate coffee toffee. Please try it. Don't blame me if you're addicted. As always the best cookies but this seasonal one is incredible. Not too sweet but rich and decadent. All cookies baked fresh and goes well with any beverage of chiice. Service amazing parking ain't bad. Delivery even faster read more
27 days ago
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For one month only, if you love peanut butter and dark chocolate, get the peanut butter and dark chocolate cookie! Only in the BH location :) Did I wake up at 6am for cookies? Yes and don't regret it because it wasn't any other Friday! It was Levain's Grand Opening at 8am! I lined up at 7am and was already about the 25th in line! It didn't feel like I waited an hour, with so much good community vibes, everyone was socializing and talking to each other. The staff was super nice and making conversation with everyone. The ribbon cutting was also fun to watch, as I'm sure all the staff were proud of that moment after so much hard work. For the first 100 people got a swag tote bag that said "I heart Beverly Hills", that contained a branded dad hat, stickers, keychain, and socks. For the first few in line, a manager came out and offered coffee and lattes which was very nice. So $6 for a cookie?! I was skeptical it's not just any cookie, it's a big cookie that's crunchy in the outside and soft in the inside. It's my fav kind of cookie! Great for splitting and sharing with your loved one, bestie, or a new friend! Other baked goods, coffee drinks, bread and pastries offered as well. Metered parking in front, nearby garage with 2 free hour parking and 1 hour residential parking around. Congrats Levain team and welcome to BH! read more
3 months ago
Best cookies in SoCal!!! You can agree or disagree, but if you haven't been, check it out! The signature chocolate chip with walnuts is a MUST. read more
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Sam, we're thrilled you enjoyed your visit to our Beverly Hills…
I am so glad to see them expanded and opening closer to home! Their new bakery is gorgeous and the service is wonderful. They have some of the best cookies around, but don't sleep on their bread either! Everything is made fresh throughout the day and the cookies are perfect for sharing! Metered parking as well as two our free parking right around the corner. Highly recommend recommended if you are looking for a delicious pick me up! read more
4 months ago
Got the chocolate chip walnut à la mode! Service was welcoming and polite. They warm up your cookie too! read more
1 year ago
These cookies felt like macaroons, just in shape. They were big, heavy cookies. Was so lucky to get their just as their chocolate chip cookies were cooling. The staff members were nice. Smelled so rich stepping thru those doors. They advised they have seasonal flavors too and currently also have a collab with an ice cream brand. read more
1 year ago
Levain Bakery - Beverly Hills An all-women-owned bakery that's been thriving for over 10 years? Inspiring! I even got to meet the CEO -- she was so sweet and gave me baking pointers (fellow baker here ). The shop is gorgeous -- clean, modern, and totally aesthetic. Their cookies? Huge, fresh, and bursting with flavor. Perfectly soft inside, with that golden edge magic. They bake daily and offer plenty of other irresistible treats. Love supporting a place that's both delicious and empowering! read more
Living up to the hype for sure. Very big cookies and the peanut butter one was sort of cakey? If you like thin and crispy cookies this is not the place for you but definitely worth a try. The guy at the counter was also super nice and helpful (: read more
Levain has made it to LA! I've had it a few times in NY but am so happy it's finally on the west coast now. We got two chip chocolate chip, peanut butter chocolate chip (promotional since they opened 1 month ago), dark chocolate peanut putter, and chocolate chip walnut. Everything was just amazing as always. They were kind enough to give us a cookie for free when we said we wanted to try another flavor! The people here are so nice - one of them really seemed like he was working his dream job. It's unfortunate they don't offer any deals on purchasing multiple cookies but I guess they don't have to. Idc what anyone says - Levain always has the best cookies! read more
Fresh baked cookies, famous in NY but here in LA? BH to be exact. From the moment you walk in, you are hit with warm, sweet aroma that grabs your soul like a hug from your grandma, which already is nothing like New York. New York is different, so these cookies look different, and we will always have the battle between who has the better pizza...but for now, these were ok. Won't have me saying "fuggedaboutit" or have me fast walking down Rodeo, but will enjoy a cookie if paired with ice cream. read more
Came here specifically for the peanut butter chocolate chip cookie and damn, it did not disappoint. I got a few extra to freeze since I don't think this is a forever flavor. Also decided to try the coconut caramel chocolate chip and I think that's my new favorite! Great service and super cute shop overall. Street parking was tough on a Sunday but the 10 minute loading parking spot across the street was all I needed! read more
1 month ago
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Do I think Levain cookies are a little overhyped? Yes. Do I still go get them sometimes because I love cookies? Also yes. I really liked the Beverly Hills location because there was easy metered street parking, the store was cute and clean, the staff was really friendly, and NO LINE! I don't know if the hype has died down since they've now been in LA for a bit, but there would always be a big line every time I went to the Larchmont location and it's always nice not to wait! I specifically went in because I wanted to try the new Fall Spiced Chocolate Chunk cookie and boy was I disappointed. As someone who loves anything fall flavored, this cookie was just a complete miss for me. It tasted like a completely flavorless chocolate chip cookie and had a different texture compared to the regular chocolate chip cookie. I would definitely pass on that one. But just because one flavor was a miss, doesn't mean they don't have other good cookies! The White Chocolate Chip Macadamia Nut cookie was HEAVENLY! I usually hate nuts, but the macadamia nuts added a perfect nutty butteryness to the cookie. I also love their Oatmeal Raisin and Chocolate Chip Walnut staple cookies. Definitely worth checking them out, but be mindful these cookies are $6 a pop so you might have to take out a small loan to sample every flavor at once. They are huge though and will last you several days which is nice. read more
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