Levain has been on my list and stopped by when we were in LA. Parking wasn't great but honestly nowhere is considering where you're at. I was welcomed in and the employees were super friendly and it was clean and bright inside. They're famous for those oversized cookies. I grabbed a few cookies and baguette with butter and jam. They had a special carrot cake cookie and that was my favorite! The baguette with butter and jam was so simple and seriously so good. Something about a warm crusty baguette. The cookies are huge and packed with flavor. All were delicious! I wish we had one in Phoenix but until then I'll have to stop in next time we're in town. read more

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they got me! came just for them limited time black and white cookie It's $6 but so worth it As big as a burger!! crispy edges and soft chewy center - perfect recipe read more

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Nice to be able to get levain in the west coast. they're massive and pricy and extremely sweet but always fun to get! + Pistachio Raspberry: pistachio throughout, fruity raspberry. Crispy exterior and doughy soft interior since they're so thick! Truly a sweet treat (7.6/10) read more

Levain Bakery - Pistachio raspberry cross section - Bakeries Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Perfect double chip chocolate chip cookie! I get why these cookies are so hyped up- perfectly gooey in the middle, not all the way fully baked in the middle, the chocolate chips were melty - I know people do "cheese pulls" but you can honestly do "chocolate pulls" with these cookies. Excited to try my rocky road cookie tonight. read more

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Went here for a coffee meet-up. I've been off coffee for a week and so I had a decaf. The coffee was so good. They had a wide variety of breads, pastry's and sandwiches. I really want to try the Iced Levain Cookie Milk Latte next time. read more

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After a tasty Chinese food dinner, my cousin took us here for a sweet treat post-dinner for dessert! I've been to this bakery before in NYC and it never disappoints! I'm glad that they have a location here on the West coast. We each ordered different cookies since there were 3 of us and we wanted to taste the different flavors. I got the Two Chip Chocolate Chip cookie, my friend got the Dark Chocolate Chocolate Chip cookie, and my cousin got the Caramel Coconut Chocolate Chip cookie. My favorite part about Levain's cookies is that they give them to you at a warm/hot temperate so the cookie is a bit crunchy on the outside and super soft and gooey on the inside! We ended up taking our cookies home and warmed it up a bit more to make them more soft and chewy. Levain cookies are always a satisfying sweet treat! read more

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Its nice to go at night when most shops are closing except for ice cream stores. Chill staff and some of the cookies were still slightly warm though a bit on the harder side. Decadent cookie, if you get a darker version not too sweet read more

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My boyfriend loves Levain!! He likes the dark double chocolate one. The banana chocolate chip bread is also really good! Service is friendly and helpful as well. Smells so yummy inside and is clean! Nowhere to sit, more of a to go spot ! read more

Great vibes and friendly people. As far as actual cookies go, I got the Walnut Chocolate Chip and Rocky Road. I know Levain pioneered undercooked cookies. Personally, I don't like that style, I was hoping the original would change that for me! Long story short, I didn't like the Walnut Chocolate Chip. I personally just don't like that style still, so I'll chalk it up as a "me" problem. The cooked part was good. The Rocky Road was cooked through. It was an amazing baked good with good flavor and add-ins. Between the roasted almond slices and fudgey chocolate chips, I was enjoying it immensely. A highlight of my day for sure. If you love underbaked cookies, Levain is your cookie shop! I don't and they had something for me too! read more

Levain Bakery - Rocky Road (Seasonal) - Bakeries Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Levain Bakery (pronounced as luh-ven), are, as they claim: New York City's Most Famous Cookies. This bakery is the brainchild of Pam & Connie. Calling these cookies a life-changing event would be a bit of an understatement. They are six-ounce cookies that are thick, flavorful and with the right amount of chewiness. This location in Larchmont Village in particular is great, with a great staff, a diverse variety of cookies and even extras that you can buy. I tried the Chocolate Chip Walnut cookie and the Raspberry Pistachio one. Both were warm, gooey, soft and delicious. Very recommended. 10/10. read more

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The Venice outlet used to be my go-to, but since I moved the Larchmont one was more accessible. Parking's always tricky and might require bit of extra walk when not available. It's relatively busy but the line moved swiftly. The Larchmont store was pretty lively with the crowded and colorful wall deco! It's pretty fun to see that they came up with more seasonal items lately and most of them nailed it well when they came to cookies. Previously the lemon one and the most recent was the Raspberry Pistachio which I was impressed by as I just fancied sweet and refreshing combo of white chocolate and raspberry. The pistachio added more texture to it for sure. Same as any Levain cookies, best enjoyed warm and fresh out of oven. The Cookie Milk Latte was actually the main reason bringing me here, yet I was bit let down by it as I was expecting more malty cookie flavor in the drink. I felt it tasted not much different to regular cream top latte with some cookie crumbles in it. read more

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One of the best cookies around. A monster cookie. Various flavors to choose from. Bread, coffee, and sandwiches are also sold here. Although there is always a line service is always quick. Employees are very helpful too if you can't make up your mind. Plenty of parking on Larchmont. read more

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I stopped by Levain Bakery on a Saturday morning, and while finding street parking can be a bit of a challenge. Here's a helpful tip: The bank next door allows 10 minutes of parking if you use their ATM and keep your receipt. There is security in the lot, so be sure to have your receipt as proof of the time. It's more than enough time to run next door and grab your treats. I ordered a slice of the lemon loaf, a gluten-free cookie, and the classic chocolate chip cookie. The lemon loaf slice is huge, I'd say it's the equivalent of two slices, so it's definitely big enough to share. As for the cookies, Levain is known for making them thick and rich. A small piece goes a long way, making them perfect for savoring over a couple of days (if you have that much self-control!). The moment you walk inside, you're greeted by the incredible aroma of freshly baked pastries, and the service was warm and welcoming. I truly think everyone should experience a Levain cookie or pastry at least once. It's worth the visit! read more

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Levain Bakery has the best cookies in LA! My go to is the walnut chocolate shop cookie. They now have the option for vanilla ice cream with a cookie, and it was the perfect dessert. Gooey, buttery cookie with great texture. The staff is friendly and smells inside the shop are amazing. I know they started in NY but until I find a better cookie, Levain is the best for cookies in LA! read more

Levain Bakery - Chocolate Chip Walnut Cookie with ice cream - Bakeries Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Unfortunately, these cookies are to die for. Soooo good! You won't be able to resist. I try not to eat cookies. They got me.

Can you ever go wrong with Levain? Don't answer, it's rhetorical. My brother dropped by with a surprise box of cookies which made my day. Honestly one of the best cookies in town and always so consistent with quality and taste. I try to bake at home but can never get it down like levain. You are not living life if you never had a levain cookie read more

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Love the cookies here however, the Mother's Day special cookie tin for $17? No cookies just the tin. Congratulations. You bought an empty metal container. Lucky that I asked, the customer next to me also asked. We agreed that they should change the sign and make it more clear..no cookies just the empty tin. The girl that were helping me, look tired when she answered, just a tin no cookies. Poor her. Must have been giving the same answered for the 47th times today. . read more

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If you're looking for a good chocolate chip cookie look no further. This place is amazing! Right when you open the door the fresh smell of the cookies is INTENSE and very fragrant. The cookies are large and thick and filled with a LOT of chocolate chips. The service was top notch, quick and easy. We ended up getting the two chip chocolate chip (love the name) and the dark chocolate chocolate chip but they have a ton of other flavors. Will definitely be coming back to taste the others that they have! Side notes: the packaging is so cute and aesthetic and did someone say free postcard? read more

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I got the cinnamon roll muffin thing, oatmeal raisin, double chocolate and regular chocolate chip. I would say the double chocolate was the best one. Maybe it's my preference but I prefer a softer chewier cookie. I got these cookies freshly made however it was very hard and crunchy. Flavor was good. Oatmeal raisin was considerably dry. Overall it didn't hit the spot. I had high hopes as it's a popular chain of cookie. So keep that in mind. read more

I'm a baker and cookies are also my specialty so with that said, I am very judgemental of cookies. You won't catch me at a Crumbl (my apologies if you're a fan). I was curious about Levain. Often times when something like this gets the hype, it's usually just that, hype. I'm a sucker for cookbooks, so I grabbed one of theirs. It's more of their story and a couple of recipes sprinkled through out. What I was most curious about was the thickness of their cookies. It's a skill to be able to keep the outside of the cookie at just the right about of crunch in order to cook the middle. Most people overcook the outside to make sure the inside is cooked or vice versa where the outside is perfect and the inside is undercooked. Levain got it right. It wasn't dry. It wasn't undercooked. Just right. I'm not sure if their flavors rotate but that day I bought choc chip walnut, double choc chip, lemon, caramel coconut. My favorites were choc chip walnut & caramel cookie. Which is a shocker because I'm not really a fan of chocolate chips and I never reach for caramel as my first option. The flavors were balanced. Not one flavoring overpowering the other. We ate the cookies before I could get a picture of each one. The inside is small. But the line moved quick. The employees were nice and helpful. read more

Levain Bakery - Cookie options and their book. - Bakeries Near Me - Los Angeles, California

f you're in LA, Levain Bakery is a MUST stop!!! Their cookies are HUGE, thick, and perfectly baked with that crisp outside and soft inside. But let me tell you... the oatmeal cookie is on another level. It's rich, buttery, and packed with so much aroma. The chocolate chip cookie was rich and crispy. Pro tip: microwave it for at least 30 seconds. It completely transforms the cookie--warm, melty, and almost like it just came fresh out of the oven. The oats were warm and satisfying. Definitely one of the best cookies I've had in LA. Worth the hype! read more

Levain Bakery - Oatmeal Raisin Cookie and Chocolate Chip Walnut Cookie - Bakeries Near Me - Los Angeles, California

As a cookie connoisseur, I had tried some Levain sweets in New York ages ago. Stopped by Larchmont to try the LA version of their cookies. Based on my memories, this LA location keeps it consistent with a similar taste and texture as the NY location. 3.5/5 Chocolate Chip Walnut: This cookie was tall and slightly undercooked in the middle. The middle was a bit on the squishy side, and crunchy on the outside. Due to the undercooked quality, it's not a cookie I'd get regularly, though I am a big chocolate chip cookie fan. 5/5 Rocky Road: This was delicious. I'm not usually a marshmallow fan, but the addition of this ingredient formed a nice chewy consistency that I expect from a cookie. Chocolatey tidbits were well melted into the cookie texture and produced some fudgey notes. The cookie sizes are large and potentially shareable, and feel like an every once in awhile treat. read more

This store is big & clean. They had a small line, but it moved quickly. I ordered 3 cookies- dark chocolate chocolate chip, caramel coconut chocolate chip, & white chocolate macadamia. Their cookies come thick & dense. I love to eat them warm or with ice cream. Sometimes eating a whole one is too sweet for me so I'll eat half at a time. Parking- street metered parking read more

Levain Bakery - Dark Chocolate Chip Cookie, white chocolate macadamia cookie, Caramel Coconut Chocolate Chip - Bakeries Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Sometimes all you need is a really gooey, thick, warm cookie to brighten up your day. Levain bakery is absolutely the place for that. I ordered the classic chocolate walnut and tried the coffee toffee, and both were incredible. It's exactly what you hope for when you come here. Service was quick and friendly, and the shop itself has a cozy, welcoming vibe. Parking can be a little tough in the Larchmont area, but they have a parking lot right next to the building. Left very happy and already thinking about my next cookie run. read more

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WHEN: Sun @6:15pm This was next door to our dinner spot, and I figure since we didn't have any of their cookies during our NYC trip, it wouldn't hurt to have just one since we are here. TWO-CHIP CHOCOLATE CHIP - $5.75 Oh boy, it was warm! It had a nice toasty outer and gooey wariness towards the center. This cookie is thick and plenty of chocolate chips. I'm so glad I got this! The shop was lovely with limited seating outside, and while service was a bit slow, the quality in the cookie makes it all worth it. read more

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Yesterday afternoon, I ordered a chocolate chip walnut cookie. There were two cashiers inside. I noticed that there were photographs on one wall. There were a couple blue benches outside. I was directed to pay with card or pay with my phone. I wasn't sure if they took cash. My cookie was ready in less than a minute. The cashier said thank you to let me know it was on the top of the display case since I didn't notice. The cookie itself was crunchy and chocolatey. It's pretty big and I love how many chocolate chips and walnuts were inside. There were a bunch of cookies in a display case with the names of each kind. It was $6 for the cookie. read more

Levain Bakery - Chocolate Chip Walnut Cookie - Bakeries Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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I have heard about these famous NYC cookies for years and finally got to try them out myself in Larchmont Village. I have heard about their long long lines and that people wait in nasty weather, but luckily for me I got to come by at time and just walk up and order. When at Levain Bakery, you gotta get their classic chocolate chip walnut cookie. It's thick and dense and filled with so much chocolate and walnuts. I can only imagine that it would be even better hot and fresh out the oven. I also got a cup of their peppermint hot chocolate. The perfect drink for walking around Larchmont Village. Nothing gets you in the holiday spirit like a chocolate chip walnut cookie, hot chocolate, and shopping! read more

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Levain in NYC is still my jam, but I do appreciate having a closer location (even though it's not the original) when I need a Levain cookie fix. If you've never tried their hefty cookies, where have you been?! All of them are great, so go for the flavors that speak to you. My favorites of the staples have been the two chip chocolate chip and the dark chocolate chip. However, my absolute favorites have been their seasonal, limited edition flavors like the dark chocolate peppermint (winter only!) and the white chocolate macadamia. Cookies will set you back around $5.75 - $6. Larchmont is a pretty happening place, so I tend not to even try to do parking there. Look for some street parking in the surrounding neighborhood for the walk and the view. read more

Forgot to take a picture, but for the seasonal cookie: Carrot Cake Cookie and I actually think it's my top 3 favorite cookies from Levain so I hope it becomes a regular on the menu!! Also got the two chip chocolate chip cookie and event as a chocolate lover, I think it was a BIIIIIT too chocolatey Service was quick and the cookie was also a bit warm, so no complaints there! Lastly, the scent of cookie just slaps you in the face when you walk in and it is just the best :) read more

I was introduced to Levain Bakery by a friend who genuinely loves baked goods, especially cookies and cupcakes. I'll be honest, I wasn't particularly enthusiastic at first. Cookies are cookies, or so I thought. But my first real introduction to Levain actually came before the Larchmont visit, when a friend sent a box of their cookies from New York. That changed everything. Levain's original location is in New York City, where the bakery first opened on the Upper West Side. The cookie I tried back then was incredibly rich, moist, and satisfying. The kind of cookie you remember and want again. The portions are generous, almost excessive in the best way. One cookie is easily something you can enjoy over two days. Today, we stopped by the Levain Bakery location in Larchmont Village, Los Angeles. My friend ordered another cookie, and I went with one of my favorites, the peanut butter chocolate chip. I also had an Americano to balance out the sweetness. The cookie was exactly what I remembered. Thick, rich, soft in the center, and clearly made with quality ingredients. It's indulgent, filling, and meant to be enjoyed slowly. But if you love cookies, this is one of those places that actually lives up to the hype. I'd give Levain Bakery a solid 10 out of 10. It's a quality product, consistently good, and something I would absolutely recommend. If you enjoy baked goods, this is one cookie I'm confident you'll love. read more

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Parking! Parking is so important..... and there is parking right next to the building ... we never have problems finding parking when we go to Levain on Larchmont . As usual and usually busy however fast and quick service , just walking into this clean establishment with amazing baked goods smell makes you want to buy every single cookie! There a story behind the cookie creation . I've actually visited the original store in New York and if you don't know the story , you truly cannot appreciate the entrepreneurship and how it's grown to be such an established business. I'm a huge fan of the oatmeal raisin cookie and the two chocolate chip cookie. They are like packed cookies great for hikes and activity snacks....that will hold you throughout the day . I also enjoy their latte and ice coffee . I love the vibe , the service and the friendly staff that no matter the time of day , they have jamming attitudes and a smile of their face. Goes to show they love working at Levain Bakery. read more

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A comforting little reminder of New York in one of LA's coziest streets for dates and hang outs, Levain Bakery fits right in. I love that it opens early and closes late because you never know when that sweet tooth craving hits. It's also a perfect spot to swoop by to pick up quick little gifts for the office or house who hosts a party. Can't show up empty handed! I typically like a thin cookie with lots of butter but Levain does a thickie really well! The cookies are dense and thick, generous with chocolate chips and whatever ingredient they are featuring in the cookie. I can never take a picture of the one I buy because I quickly eat them as I exit the bakery! It's best when they are fresh out of the oven, when it is warm and gooey. Customer services has always been top notch here. Parking is plentiful as there are private lots, metered parking and residential parking (if you don't mind walking.) read more

Levain Bakery - I can never take a picture of the ones I buy because I quickly eat them - Bakeries Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Cookies were cold and dense plus the shape made it kind of awkward to eat. I also felt like the cookies were overly sweet read more

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Maybe I'm just not hip. I'm old now. But sorry kids, I do not get the appeal. The cookies are like scones with an identity crisis and the flavors were so bad that after one bite of each of the three we ordered, no one wanted to eat the leftovers - and there were a lot of leftovers. The staff were friendly and we went right before closing so they didn't have to be. But for the price? Meh isn't a hard enough word. read more

Levain Bakery - I'm sorry everyone. I'm not a fan. - Bakeries Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Before coming here, I had eaten Levain cookies several times before. The first few times, the cookies were not fresh. They were cookies that were brought back from New York. Now that I've had fresh cookies from this Levain location, I can state the obvious. They are better fresh, but these cookies also have decent longevity. The fresh ones weren't substantially better than the ones I tried before. I think these are good quality cookies but they definitely aren't for everyone. They are very rich and heavy. I was fascinated by these because their thickness is so visually appealing but I prefer to eat cookies that are a little thinner. SERVICE Staff is friendly and helpful here. PARKING Street (free and metered). Can be difficult. read more

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Need a gift idea? Whatever the occasion may be, Levain delivers. Literally. I happen to have the best cousins ever, and one was so sweet as to send me a box of Levain as a pick-me-up. And not to brag, but it most definitely was the most delightful surprise. From the classic NYC design on the box, to the cute cookie lover card and note, to the plastic wrapping on the cookies itself, I was in love with the presentation. The assortment of cookies chosen, which I assume is not customized because it came with a card indicating which ones were included, were a great array of options! Not only am I glad to be on the receiving end, but I can't wait to gift a box of these out myself! read more

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Cookies!! This is one of my favorite cookie spot! Walking in it feels so cozy and smells amazing. Service is always good every time I go and they are always welcoming. I always get a few cookies going. My fave is the chocolate peanut butter and chocolate chip one read more

Levain Bakery - Cookies and baked goods - Bakeries Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Love Levain cookies!! Can't remember if I reviewed this spot already but it's sooo good it deserves another 5 star. Their classics chocolate chip cookie is a must. If I could order a daily subscription of these cookies I would!! read more

Levain Bakery - Chico - Bakeries Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Amazing cookies, really appreciate the vegan options! Although it's only one option, it is absolutely delicious. Customer service is friendly and the shop is clean and smells like heaven. Clean restrooms too. read more

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I've been here a few times now, even back when their cookies were only available in New York. They're known for their thick, gooey cookies that are crispy on the outside and soft in the middle. At around $7 each, they're definitely pricey, but the cookies are big and worth it. I usually go for the classic chocolate chip, but this time I also tried the double chocolate, which was super rich and really good. The cookies stayed fresh for a couple of days too, which was nice. They also make great gifts if you're trying to impress someone! read more

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