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    Levain Bakery - Back Bay, Boston

    4.4 (390 reviews)
    ModerateBakeries, Desserts
    Open 8:00 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    The cookies :)
    Chuck A.

    After hearing great things about Levain, we stopped in for a quick visit tonight after dinner. Our service was awesome. Our server was extremely patient with us as we took a long time picking out exactly what we wanted, and once we were ready, she was there ready for us with a smile. Sounds like a little thing, but it took away all that awkwardness you can feel when staring at cookies for way too long. The shop itself is really cool inside. Love the small seating area out front, perfect for people watching on Newbury. And finally- the cookies themselves were all great. We got a Chocolate Chip Walnut, Two Chip Chocolate Chip, and a Raspberry Pistachio. All were fresh, tasty, and certainly worth the trip. Levain lives up to their reputation and proves to be a great spot with great service. Will definitely be back!

    Cookie
    Brian T.

    NY cookie store here in Boston. They have a warm, thick, and chunky cookies as well as other pastries. Saw an interesting flavor of raspberry pistachio. Quick and easy service. The cookie was warm and had lots of raspberry and pistachio bits in it. The texture was great and how i remembered. Subtle pistachio flavor. Mostly taste the raspberry. Gooey inside and crisp edges.

    Rocky Road
    Bar S.

    Incredible cookies with a very fun selection of flavors. The cookies are worth the type and pretty unique compared to other cookoe places. Each cookie is very thick, moist, and filled with melted chocolate. Very sweet but in the best way. Excited to try their ice cream sandwiches. Very friendly service. It's clean, and they have both nice indoor and outdoor seating.

    Two Chip Chocolate Chip Cookie
    Jia S.

    As someone from the west coast, I've been meaning to try Levain Bakery for SO long. It was well worth the wait because I really enjoyed it! I got the two chip chocolate chip cookie, and while it is a bit pricey (more than $6), it's pretty shareable:) be aware that parking is a challenge cause it's on a pretty busy street

    Shana W.

    Cool bakery with amazing desserts. Service was quick and cookies were delicious. The line was moving the entire time in the store so there wasn't any type of long wait.

    Cynthia S.

    First time at levain and I'm sold that they are the best cookies ever! So perfectly sweet and crispy on the outside while soft gooey on the inside. Seriously, so good I ended up buying 3 more just to take back home to enjoy later. My fav was the classic chocochip walnut!

    Two Chip Chocolate Chip Cookie
    Gary G.

    First visit in a while, ready for a new assessment. Early morning visit, a little after 8am, and all 3 cookies were big, warm, and visually enticing. Most importantly, none of them had the greasiness of the first few visits. -- Two Chip Chocolate Chip Cookie: Believe it or not, there is such a thing as too much chocolate. I wanted to taste the dough too, but the gooey chocolatey meltiness dominated. Once cooled, the dough flavor was more discernable and nicely buttery. Good cookie, but gimme 20% fewer chips and I'll give you 40% more love. -- Dark Chocolate Chocolate Chip Cookie: I was bracing myself for chocolate overload, but this was actually more balanced than the chocolate chip. This one had more of a brownie flavor to the base, with little extra bursts of chocolate from the chips. Excellent. -- Oatmeal Raisin Cookie: The unsung hero. Even though I didn't get much oatmeal flavor, still a delicious base, and the raisins were soft and moderately sweet. A good one to have with coffee and probably my favorite of the bunch. Friendly staff. No toilet. Stool seating for four, with a few tables outside. If you're into cookies, this is a must-visit, and don't worry about the price. The cookies are large enough and rich enough that they're best shared. You probably couldn't (and shouldn't) eat two whole ones in one sitting.

    Chocolate Chip Walnut Cookie (yum)
    Diana F.

    Cute shop on Newbury St. and often busy. Limited spaces to stand or sit to enjoy cookies inside. Few spots outside. Service was good. Cookies are always good but a bit too sweet so definitely meant for sharing. I think if the sugar was decreased just a bit, these would be the best cookies in the world.

    Lauren T.

    This place is amazing! We ordered through Uber Eats and the cookies still arrived warm. The chocolate chip cookie was honestly one of the best I've ever had -perfectly soft, gooey, and full of chocolate. The lemon cookie was also really good with a fresh bright flavor. Highly recommend!

    Mia H.

    I came here one night because I really wanted to try their new carrot cake cookie here. As there aren't many seats in the shop, it is mostly a grab-and-go place. Service is great as always. And, if you aren't familiar with Levain, they are known for their wonderful walnut and chocolate chip cookies--which we also got. Overall, I thought their carrot cake cookie itself was okay--it fell a bit short of what I expected when I compared it to a carrot cake. But! The cookie itself was good and you can always rely on Levain for a good cookie.

    Kristine L.

    I dream about these cookies. There is nothing like it. The chocolate chip and walnut are and will always be my favorite.

    Cookies to go!
    Pam S.

    Those chocolate chip cookies are the BOMB-DIGGITY! Small location on Newbury Street but so worth the time to pick up some last minute cookies for dessert. Smells heavenly. Respectfully Reviewed.

    Seriously? Feels, looks, and tastes like a hockey puck.
    Nikki N.

    I decided to pop into this Levain location on Newbury Street since over 3 years ago and they've improved and for the better. Cookies are big to justify the pricey prices but a nice treat once in a while. I might be asking for these cookies for my 30th birthday coming up. Thanks again!

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