The hype holds at Levain, truly amazing cookies, and I say this as someone who leans more towards crispy/crunchy cookies. The smell is intoxicating when you first enter. The chocolate chip walnut and coconut caramel were both very good - not too dense or airy, tender crumb, and melty chocolate. The weight of the cookie is noticeable - 6 oz is big and helps with the price point. Would definitely return for an occasional treat. read more

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Because I can't click my heels and end up in NYC, where Levain hails from, wherever I visit any city and learn that they have a Levain, I immediately add it to my trip itinerary. And in Boston, I did just that. Levain is perfect and in my selfish definition, the BEST chocolate chip walnut cookie out there. We managed to visit twice to get our fix. Altogether we ordered the Cookie Milk Latte, an Iced Chai Latte, 1 Black Iced Tea, Raspberry Pistachio cookies, the OG Chocolate Chip Walnut Cookie and the vegan version. The cookies here make me drool every time. They are a mound. The chewiest pocket of cookie perfectly baked. Every bite feels like heaven. The raspberry pistachio was a fun summery add, it tasted berry-good with creaminess from the pistachio. Service is quick, line up and someone will help you; everything moves pretty smoothly. And they have outside seating available as well as 4 bar stools by the front window. Thank you for existing Levain! read more

These are the best cookies ever, hands down. This time, I brought my parents to the Back Bay branch. It's located on Newbury St, Boston's busiest commercial street, and very close to the Public Library and Old South Church. Oatmeal Raisin: A classic flavor you'll never tire of. The natural sweetness of the oatmeal and butter was warm and rich, almost enveloping you; the raisin flavor was vibrant and perfectly balanced. It was truly a taste of happiness. Caramel Coconut Chocolate Chip: My parents prefer the coconut flavor, but the chocolate's sweetness completely overwhelmed everything! You couldn't taste the caramel or the coconut. I'll never order chocolate chip cookies again. read more

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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! read more

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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. read more

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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. read more

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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 read more

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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. read more

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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! read more

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First time here and decided to order a hot mocha latte. I got it with skim milk and asked for extra mocha. Even with the extra mocha it was a bit hard to taste the flavor at first. The more it sat, the more I was able to taste it. And the mocha they use doesn't seem to be very chocolatey which I'm not a fan of. It's more on the bland side. Maybe it would be better iced but since it's cold outside I wanted something hot. The girl who took my order and made my latte was very nice and very kind. She had a really good vibe coming off her which I love. Five stars for her! So the mocha gets 3 stars, the girl who helped me gets five stars. I may get a cookie to go but haven't decided if I wanna spend $5.75 plus tax on a cookie. The mocha was $5.25 plus tax alone. And the cookies really aren't as big as people say they are. They do look good but I'm not sure if I wanna spend that much on a single cookie. Maybe I'll come back another day. Edit to say I did go back for a cookie. I got the dark chocolate peanut butter chip. The same girl helped me and this wonderful sweet girl gave me an extra cookie. Forget the five stars, she gets infinite stars. I hardly ever have people be that nice to me and she deserves all the recognition and thanks. Been in Boston for literally two hours and I'm already having the best day!! read more

Stopped by on a rainy day to order cookies to bring back to the west coast. The service was very kind and patient with the group, despite us having a complicated order with specific combinations in each box. This was during World Cup season, so they kindly labeled each box on themed tape that was super cute! Tried the seasonal raspberry pistachio cookie, which was delicious, and the tart raspberries gave the cookies a brightness that the all-chocolate ones lack. Also had some of a chocolate chip walnut cookie, which was classic, not too sweet, and very indulgent. read more

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. read more

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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. read more

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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! read more

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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. read more

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

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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. read more

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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! read more

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Diabeetus. Cookie bricks. Nice, firm structure on the outside, soft and delicious on the inside. Oatmeal raisin is never the choice when chocolate chip is around, but Levain's oatmeal raisin is incredible. There are definitely less raisins now than there used to be, but I'm fine with it because I'm really only in it for the soft, cookie dough goodness anyway. Service is quick and speedy since there's always an outrageous line, but well worth it to gain 4lbs in 25 seconds. read more

After watching a candlelight show in the area on a Friday night, my family and I decided to feed our sweet tooth. I was surprised they closed late (10 pm) since it is a bakery. The line was out the door, but we were out the door in about 5 minutes so it goes by quick. They have the cookies on display which helps put a picture to a flavor. We wanted to share a cookie since we were still full from dinner and the only flavor we could decide on was dark chocolate peanut butter chip (for the record, I wanted the carrot cake one). The color of the cookie was a rich dark brown with little chunks of caramel colored peanut butter chips. Even though they aren't warm, the outside is crispy and the inside is soft which makes them fantastic. The texture is almost like that of a chewy brownie + if ice cream were room temperature mixed - its hard to describe. All that to say it was delicious and I would definitely try other flavors. Each cookie is about $5-7 which is not too bad for a filling dessert item. They sell merchandise and on one of the walls they have a mural of the neighboring streets. Some people were eating inside but they also have chairs and tables outside. read more

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Disclaimer! I love levain bakery!! Their cookies are SO good! It was a dream come true when they announced they were opening a spot in Boston because I could finally try a fresh one! I've had the frozen ones from Whole Foods and an ex had even sent me levain cookies in the mail once to try to win me back. Not necessary now that we have what, TWO locations in Boston?? Anyways, I went to this location as I do (I find the cookies to be a little fresher than the one in Seaport, although I've only been to that one once). I was interested in their summer collab with a local ice cream company, and in Boston's case this was JP Licks, which is well known in the area. I got the original cookie (delicious) with vanilla ice cream. You didn't have a choice on the flavor, which was honestly a bummer because I would've gotten chocolate. Oh well. It was still very delicious though. They got it to me fast, the line wasn't long when I got there, although it started to fill in as I was leaving. They didn't have their outdoor tables set up yet, so we couldn't really enjoy it outside, so we snuck onto their neighbors'- Ben and Jerry's- and ate there. I don't respect Ben and Jerry's so i was morally okay with it. read more

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Man I love Levain! Beautiful aesthetic and amazing location! The line was long, but it moved fast and the service was quick. I tried the Two Chip Chocolate Chip Cookie and Chocolate Chip Brioche. Both were 10/10 for me and I will be back for more. The cookie and the pastry were warm and soft but the Brioche was definitely the star of the show. They also have really cool merch but it was bit too expensive in my opinion. Lastly, the space inside the bakery is limited with standing room only but plenty of outdoor seating. Perfect for evenings in summer season! read more

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Levain is famous for their huge cookies hailing from NYC! I was visiting Boston when I stopped by and head to grab some cookies after my dinner nearby. The smell of all the cookies when you walk in is so welcoming and they have a good selection to choose from. I went for the oatmeal raisin and coconut caramel chocolate chip cookies and both of them were amazing! The cookies are easily shareable and are quite filling if you eat one by yourself. The oatmeal raising was my favorite of the two. Both were dense and filled to the brim with raisins and chocolate and coconut. They were crispy on the outside and soft and chewy on the inside! Service was friendly and quick and I had my cookies as soon as I paid. If you are in the area and love cookies, you definitely have to stop by! read more

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Came here 4 months ago. I said it was the best cookie I ever had. Visiting Boston again. Went back to have an afternoon espresso and a cookie. Today they had something called a Rocky Road cookie. Well holy you know what. Simply ridiculous. It's seasonal so get down there and try this out read more

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Went her on a whim . I did not Evan know we had one in Boston stop in got the kids some cookies . Nice and clean great packaging every one was in good spirits! Cookies nice and warm better than nyc location. Most definitely will be coming back. read more

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I nearly had whiplash when walking down Newberry Street and seeing Levain Bakery. I know them from NYC and this is my sister's favorite east coast bakery (like she has shipped their cookies to Milwaukee). I stopped in for a chocolate chip walnut cookie on day 1 in Boston and stopped back in this morning prior to going to the airport to get some as a thank you to my sister for watching our cat. We got a variety including their seasonal lemon cookie. The cookies are large, easily shareable or save the half for yourself later. The packaging of our four pack was beautiful. Interestingly enough, TSA did have me open the box of cookies and looked through them before allowing me to leave with them. That was a first! Definitely recommend these cookies if you're near a Levain Bakery or thinking spending the dough to ship them to you or a friend. read more

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Overall, great experience at this Levain location. I wish there was more seating but glad there was at least a bench and some seats inside on a cold winter day. Staff is friendly and there is merchandise for purchase in the store, as well. read more

Place was super busy but line moved fast. Cookies come out hot and fresh, many different options. read more

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Originated in NYC, this cookie place has been all the rage on social media and was one of the spots in To All the Boys: Always and Forever. The aesthetic is super cute and I loved the mural of the neighborhood. People working there were pretty nice. We went on a Tuesday afternoon- the patio outside was full but no line when we went in. I went classic with the two chip chocolate chip cookie. My other half ate the lemon cookie. The cookies themselves are so huge I think sharing one would be the way to go. He thought the lemon cookie was very good but tbh he's not hard to please. Personally I really did not like the cookie consistency at all - didn't even finish it. Super crunchy overdone on the outside and basically dough on the inside. A bit like a cookie ball that was flattened just a bit. I'm glad I tried it but I think homemade cookies are much better read more

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I've heard of Levain cookies but they don't have it in my area. So, when I passed by one in Boston I went right in. The two chip cookie was the star of the show. So good warm and super dangerous. Huge cookies with lots of chocolate chips. They also sell other baked goods. Until we meet again... read more

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Why hello the Levain bakery? I have been wanting to try this bakery for a really long time and I'm so happy that I was able to find this while walking around with my husband. I would say the cookies were delicious. Definitely come here if you wanna try original cookies in Maine so delicious so huge. I wish I could've taken more at home and I wish it was more easily accessible in the town that I live in, but I was very happy to see this location. Services quick is kinda like good to go one top shop place. I would definitely say come here. Try it out. There's so many people that came into the store while we were eating a cookie read more

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Great spot with tons of options for cookies and more. I have only had a chance to try one but will definitely go again to try others in future. Chocolate Chip Walnut Cookie - unreal, big, and can split or save half if you're not trying to indulge too much. read more

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My order: GF Cookie (also vegan) and an oat milk cortado The Review: Honestly, 5 stars simply for a great gluten-free option. A hotspot for cookie-hungry people in Back Bay, even when the line seems lengthy, Levain efficiently satisfies everyone's sweet tooth. I had to order an espresso drink once I noticed that they had a special Levain-branded coffee from the local Fazenda roasters. I stand by my caffeinated decision. The smooth, full-bodied espresso paired perfectly with the sweet, indulgent cookie. Suffice to say that Levain made my day. read more

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the way it melted in my mouth. that's it, that's the review. ------------------------------------------- read more

Levain Bakery - Back Bay, Boston - a man, happy as hell, enjoying a chocolate chip cookie - Bakeries Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

This is my second visit to Levain, tucked between Ganni and Covet Boutique. They offer more than just cookies--loaf cakes (like Banana Chocolate Chip and Sour Cream Coffee Cake), breads (Whole Wheat Walnut Raisin Loaf, assorted baguettes, ciabatta, and whole grain loaves), muffins, scones, and more. I was surprised since I don't remember them expanding beyond cookies before. The service is friendly, and it can get crowded inside due to the bakery's popularity. There's only a few seats inside. I stuck with what I usually get since my sister's never had a Levain cookies. We got the Chocolate Chip Walnut (my favorite) and the Two Chip Chocolate Chip. While the cookies are dense, packed with chocolate, crispy on the outside, and gooey on the inside, they're not my favorite compared to other places (though, to be fair, I don't live close by). If you're not eating them right away, I highly recommend popping them in the air fryer. Overall, they're good but I've had better elsewhere. read more

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Got the baguette with jam and butter. The baguette was warm with a crisp crust and a soft, airy inside. You can tell it was fresh out of the oven. The butter was smooth and just salty enough, and the jam had a clean, fruity flavor without being overly sweet. Highly recommend. read more

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Personal opinion but these are the best cookies out there!!! I prefer the buttery cookies over the super sweet cookies, so if you want something super sweet ... this is not your place. These cookies are so delicious and well worth the money. I love that they have gluten free cookies too. Not only does this place smell amazing, it's always super clean and staffed with the friendliest souls on earth!!! I love these cookies and totally recommend stopping by here the next time you're strolling Newbury Street. read more

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What a cookie !!! I'm not a cookie person but had to try Levain as a friend shared how popular it is and I was craving something sweet and more importantly there's a gluten dairy free cookie !! It's an experience I won't forget like the first time you tried something really great ! A slight crunch on the outside and soft and doughy on the inside !!! Sooooo good !!! A definite must try if you are in the Boston area. I think the gluten free option has walnuts and not sure what else but it settled well with my tummy so I know it's good ingredients for a sweet treat. read more

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Been seeing this bakery all over IG and finally got the chance to try and see the hype! It definitely lived up to its hype. I got a Two Chip Chocolate Chip cookie and wow, best chocolate chip cookie ever! It was a good size cookie and the inside was so soft that it melted in my mouth. Wish there was a location close to where I live on the West coast because I would stop for a pastry all the time! read more

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I am not sure why their vegan cookie is also gluten-free, but it's not that good which is a shame. Not really worth the price either. The cookie craze just like the cupcake & froyo craze is eventually going away. The market is saturated & there are better (vegan) cookies out there. I mean the cookies are practically raw in the middle & too crunchy on the outside plus not even warm. read more