Place is famous for a reason. Cookie is more like a filling muffin and tastes great. (get it warmed up) Worth a try if you're anywhere in Manhattan. This location on 84th and 3rd is perfect if you're over by Central Park / Met. read more

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Im not even the biggest fan of cookies, but Levain is just so good. Their cookies are huge and on the chunkier side. It's slightly soft in the center but crunchy on the outside, and has sufficient mix in ingredients (chocolate chips, walnuts, etc.) Fav is def the chocolate chips and walnut. I did find the two chip chocolate chip and double chocolate chip cookie to be too chocolatey and sweet for my preference. It's a little hit or miss, but when it gets too busy they just grab it from the tray so the cookie is either warm or room temp, versus at a diff location ive gone to they heated it up and/or grabbed it from a fresh tray. Workers are friendly and there's some seats and areas to stand and enjoy your cookie! :) read more

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Stopped by and the place was alive. The line was moving smoothly, and the interior looked great. It was especially cool being able to see the ovens and watch them bake the cookies fresh right in front of you. I ordered the Two Chip Chocolate Chip cookie, and wow... I see why people wait for these. It was super good, rich, and huge for the price. Definitely lives up to the hype. I'll for sure be coming back to try some of their other flavors. If you're a cookie fan, this is a must stop spot! read more

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I first tried Levain in LA but ofc I also had to try it in NYC!! This is THE NY cookie. I tried the choco chip walnut one which I think is their og cookie. These cookies are a little too sweet for me in general just because of how thick they are, but the walnuts in this one really helped balance out the sweetness so I really enjoyed this one! I understand why it's a classic and a must try! It is also humongous, so I'd def recommend sharing. I ate it over a couple days LOL. But make sure to ask for it warmed up, it tastes very good when the inside is gooey and the chocolate is runny :) read more

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The cookie was a bit expensive, but it's worth the hype and you gotta try the original walnut chocolate chip cookie since that is what Levain Bakery is known for. The cookie was dense in both flavor and size, but I bet warming the cookie up would make it taste even better. read more

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These cookies are unreal! The chocolate chip walnut is the real deal. Chewy, gooey, crunchy, just perfect. Easily the best cookie I've ever had. read more

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Loved Levain cookies from our NY trip in 2023. I ordered the Signature Cookie Assortment for delivery in CA and it arrived promptly. More importantly, it was freshly baked. It included instructions on how to store and how to heat it up. It was crunchy on the outside and soft and gooey on the inside. The best! read more

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Famous cookies worth trying Tried Levain Bakery's famous double chocolate chip cookies, and they were delicious--rich, gooey, and perfectly chocolatey. The store is bright and inviting, though the seating area is limited. The staff and people are friendly and welcoming, making the experience pleasant. A must-try for cookie lovers, even if you just take them to go. read more

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Must stop if you're in NY. These are the only cookies I like in this country. My favorite is the classic one with chocolate chips and walnuts. Crispy outside and chewy inside. The last time, I tried their chocolate peppermint cookie. Yumm! I usually eat 1/3 and save it for later. These are on the expensive side but soooo worth it. read more

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Saw this on social media and had to try it. Came on a Thursday evening for my bday treat wish and it was crowded with a long line out the door. Easy to get here by train. They had a good enough selection and can see someone in the kitchen making cookies. It's a nice store and had some merch to purchase. Gosh, so glad we made it to try these delicious cookies while in NY! I loved them all. I forgot to take pics of everything as everyone ate them right away but they were fat cookies and moist with lots of chocolate and ingredients. The Muffin was a small size I am used to seeing this. Blueberry muffin Two Chocolate Chip Caramel Coconut Chocolate Chip Double Chocolate Chip (My favorite!!!) Prices are a little expensive but so worth it. This is a must try while in NY Manhattan. [102R,2025] read more

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Love love love the white chocolate macadamia!!! Made sure I ate only half the first day to really enjoy the cookie, plus it's a heavy cookie. Dense and heavy like a scone, and tons of chips inside. The two chip chocolate chip was just okay, a little too much chocolate for me. It was missing something, like sweetness or bit more sugar. Service was quick and fast! The place was extremely busy and packed inside for a Friday at 1:30pm. read more

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These cookies are a meal within itself. The employees were very nice and they move fast. Sometimes the line can get very long. The cookies are not overly sweet. You can definitely share. read more

Levain is one of the few chains I unwaveringly adore, but the UES location was not up to brand standards nationally and certainly not up to brand standards even with the other nearby locations in NoHo, Flatiron, and the UWS. The positive: it is across the street from a 7 Eleven so it was easy to procure a morning slurpee after a walk up here from around Grand Central before crossing the street for a morning cookie. Levains around the country open at 7:00am, which makes this is a breakfast place, fight me. That early in the morning the store was clean, brightly lit, and I liked the feng shui of the store's footprint which is sizable compared to the tiny NoHo location (which spits out objectively the best cooks [short for cookies if you are new here] in the Manhattan stores). This reminded me most of the Flatiron shoppe's footprint, just with significantly less people than in Flatiron at the same time, and more of a suburban wine mom in the Hamptons aesthetic than the Flatiron's debonaire 40 something year old man with a sordid past aesthetic. Maybe I am just projecting after Glengarry Glen Ross at The Palace. Since the store was not very busy (no line when I walked in) I expected the average-for-Levain warm welcome into the store. Did not receive it. Ordered and paid. Definitely made to feel like a burden on the cashier for daring to order a two chip. This "experience" felt more like a crumbl than Levain, and that is likely the meanest thing I have written on yelp in at least five years. Despite this being in the morning when, nationally, at the other locations you know the breakfast cookies are going to be fresh out of the oven and warm with that gooey two chip making an unholy mess everywhere all over you and your morning slurpee, the cookie I was handed was rock hard, cold, and devastatingly disappointing. I got the cookie that someone was saving for the red headed stepchild. I got the cookie that someone was saving for the bad grades, go cut me a switch person in their life. The two chip was obviously not fresh. I order these things across the country and what you get in the gat dang mail days after they are baked is fresher than what I got in the UES store. It was hard enough it would double as a truncheon if any nefarious rapscallion or tortfeasor would have even thought of accosting me on my way back into Midtown, I could have simply whipped the cookie at their head like a Randy Johnson special and disabled three generations of criminals above them and three generations of criminal below them. The two chip was that hard it could create a Deep Space Nine tier temporal paradox. Needless to say this was the cleanest two chip I have ever experienced since there was no gooey chocolate as it was an old cookie and not warm in the least. This two chip was stowed near someone's cold dark heart. I usually need several napkins nearby as I am a sloppy bear like Bob Belcher when all the gooey chocolate comes out to play. But not for this one. In many ways the UES is bizarro world. The BonBon shoppe in UES is far worse than the other one in SoHo. Too, the 7 Eleven across Third did not have the gentlesir's preferred breakfast slurpee flavours (anything blue) like you can obtain just a few blocks down yonder. There was better availability for fellow Ashkenazim on bumble in this area than Midtown, but given the failure rate of long distance relationships that is hardly a selling point for what was my least favourite Levain experience nationally, including mail order Levain. I may be behind in writing some of the yelp reviews but this made my final visit to all Manhattan, LA, and Chicago locations of Levain so I have collected them all like infinity stones. Obviously River North is their best location, bar down. Only a few months left until the majestic #98 is back on the ice and there are two reasons to be back in Chicago for a beautiful cookie and a new season of Blackhawks games. A single bad experience at UES is not going to scare me off from my favourite sweets company in the US and A. I will stick to the Flatiron when I am near my office, and NoHo when I need to briskly sashay back into the only lulu on the island that seems to stock my size when I need to replace a metal vent tech only lightly soiled by $14 tiramisu helmet at Yankee Stadium during the summer months. read more

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CHUNKY buttery chocolate cookie. It's so thick that it almost felt like a scone, could even be your breakfast! The inside is softer and the outside surface has some crunch. Chocolate and walnut is pretty evenly distributed. Also held up well after a day of sitting out read more

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OMG. I had the Levain cookies before but they were mail ordered. This was the first time I had them freshly baked. We had the chocolate chip, the dark chocolate chocolate chip, and the lemon. The best by far was the chocolate chip, fresh and warm. Oh so good. Way better than the mail ordered version. read more

If you think a cookie is a cookie, you haven't been here yet. It's a small space, but the line moves so quickly. I loved seeing them make the cookies behind the counter! I had a chocolate chip walnut cookie, the most popular one. I love a chocolate chip cookie with nuts and this one knocked it out of the park. It was still warm! Beware - the cookies are huge but once you start you won't be able to put it down! read more

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Love how warm and gooey these cookies are, we enjoyed the original chocolate chip with walnut, two chip chocolate chip and white chocolate macadamia! Service is quick and staff is friendly/welcoming! read more

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Years ago, we went for the early Levain hysteria hook, line and sinker. We burned out after a while. At the time, I found the interior of the cookies to be a bit underbaked. I can't remember the last time we had one. Today we were walking down Third Avenue, minding our own business, when my wife saw a sign outside of the bakery proclaiming their new carrot cake cookies. My wife, a big carrot cake fan, was intrigued and popped inside. The person behind the counter recommended these cookies highly. In the interests of research, we decided to split one. We sat down on a bench that the bakery thoughtfully provides for contemplative cookie consumption. The cookie was awesome. Crispy exterior, an interior that wasn't too doughy. The flavor was carrot cake and the texture was cookie. Bravo! We're fans again. No pictures with this review because the cookie didn't last long enough. This cookie deserves a permanent spot on the menu! read more

Levain will always be a go-to of mine for a reliable cookie when I'm feeling something a little sweet after a meal. We got a box of a few pastries to have throughout the week - Blueberry Muffins and Dark Choc Chip Cookies, a classic. We also got the Lemon Loaf for the first time and it was a bit sweeter than I liked, but it was moist and the lemon taste was apparent, YUM! Friendly staff and there are a couple of bar seats. Great neighborhood pick-me-up! read more

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From my experience, this is a place you have to visit in person, especially if you want to extract all the goodness this place is known for. I came across them from a food show - can't remember which one, maybe Taste Made - but wasn't close or even in the same state as one of their locations. Well, low and behold, before my birthday rolled around, I'd found that they deliver! So I ordered. It came in a very well-packaged box. Directions on how to reheat, and how to store. I appreciate the insight, but reheating , even in the oven, was notches below buying and eating straight from the bakery (which I got to do in the Los Angeles - Larchmont location). So my advice, save your coin for when you can visit a store front. Don't order online. read more

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Ordered delivery. Cookies were warm super flavorful and packed w chocolate chips . Beware they are huge and addictive. Enjoy read more

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Levain is a wonderful cookie spot on the upper east side. I am so glad they put one here. I don't come here often. I usually though come here for their jelly and butter on a briocje bread I think it is. This place is not just for cookies but they have very good looking breads too. If you are like me and have allergies to nuts I highly recommend staying away from these wonderful looking cookies though. Some times I do take chances though and get the chocolate chip cookie. Their cookies are not your regular looking cookies. They are pretty big and are great for sharing with others. This Levain has a bar like seating area in the back where you can sit and enjoy your cookies and drinks. I have ordered coffee and hot chocolate from here before. The hot chocolate is nothing special. Their iced lattes are good. But, mostly people come here for the cookies. When you walk in it smells delightful! If you find yourself in the area, do stop by. read more

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Best cookies ever!! Nico was so kind and helpful. He packaged up my chocolate chip cookie so beautifully so that it would survive my international flight. I can't recommend the vegan cookie enough, it's like a warm hug and doesn't taste vegan at all! read more

The Levain chocolate chip walnut cookie absolutely lives up to the hype. They were so good that we went multiple times on a short trip. Service was quick and the cookie was warm and fresh even at the end of the day. It is definitely a top 3 cookie I've ever had. read more

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Cute bakery in NYC! This place is known for their cookies! There are staple flavors as well as some specialty cookies. I tried the double chocolate and it was very big and sweet. I couldn't finish it because of that but that's because I don't have much of a sweet tooth so not their fault :) I also ordered the baguette and jam. I had high hopes for this but it definitely fell flat. the bread was hard and didn't taste fresh. The jam was OK. The latte I ordered was decent. But I could tell that their specialty was the cookies, so stick to that. read more

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Cookies are great but service was pretty bad in terms of we can in a large party of 6 ppl but had multiple orders. Instead of helping us in order the lady in glasses (heavy set) went on to help everyone after plus even though we had multiple seperate orders?? Finally someone else came to help. But I recommend going to other Levain locations read more

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Oh my god. So good. Lived up to the hype. I knew we had to stop here during our recent trip to NYC. We were taking the 4 train back to our hotel from Yankee Stadium and this location was only a few blocks away from the subway station. We stopped by this location around 9pm and there was still plenty to choose from. I was afraid that they may be out of things since it was later in the day. My husband ordered the two chocolate chip and the chocolate chip walnut. And I ordered the caramel coconut chocolate chip and dark chocolate chocolate chip. They were all amazing. We weren't able to eat them all before we left NYC as we stopped here on the last night of our trip. They were still delicious by the time we got home the next day and even the day after warmed a little in the microwave. Can't wait to get some cookies delivered to us in CA once it gets a little cooler. read more

Really love their cookies. Got sent a package and really enjoy- just an easy warm up. My fav is the double chocolate. Overall good cookies and so big/soft. Have been to location and always had great service. read more

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Oh, Levain... where do I even begin? I walked in and immediately felt like I'd been adopted into a warm, cookie-loving family. The folks behind the counter were so sweet and patient while I stood there pretending to be decisive but internally spiraling over which cookie to pick. After a dramatic internal showdown, I went with the Two Chip Chocolate Chip. Listen, that cookie was decadent. I consider myself something of a chocolate-chip cookie connoisseur, a PhD in dough with an honorary degree from the University of Crunch and Chew, and this one right here passed summa cum laude. One thing I really appreciated: they wrapped my cookie in paper like it was a tiny, delicious newborn. No crumbs flying everywhere, no chocolate smudges on my clothes, no crime-scene-level evidence on my hands. Just clean, classy indulgence. I could walk down the street and enjoy it without looking like Cookie Monster after a binge. You can actually taste the ingredients too. None of that generic "here's some sugar, good luck" flavor a lot of places serve. I could taste the semi-sweet. I could taste the dark chocolate. I think I even tasted the joy of whoever baked it. And the wild part is that one cookie was enough to satisfy my sweet tooth for the entire weekend. Mission accomplished. If you see me back in line next week, mind your business. read more

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The products are good. But the service can be atrocious!! The store opens at 7am. Today I arrived at 8:20 and asked for a raisin sticky bun. Sorry those will take 20 minutes more. In the end I waited until 9am and even then had to pressure the servers to get me one. Unacceptable!!!!! read more

TL;DR: I think my sweet tooth is in retirement Still good, still chewy and delicious. Just doesn't hit the same way it use to. I feel like the white sugar taste has just become more prominent and I honestly don't care for it. Otherwise, the texture is still 100% on-point Cheers, Levain! read more

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Blown away by those cookies! I had chocolate chip walnut, dark chocolate peanut butter, caramel coconut chocolate chip, dark chocolate chip and they are incredibly yummy. I'm hooked on them now) read more

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levain cookies can be polarizing. some people find their overhyped and others are hardcore fans. I genuinely enjoy them! texture: thick, almost scone-like exterior. when eaten warm, the chocolate chips and interior are soft and melt in your mouth. the different textures are part of the whole experience price: $5.75, (kinda pricey but it takes me a few days to eat one so that's how I justify the price) flavors: my favorite is the chocolate chip, but the coconut caramel choco and pb choco are up there for me too read more

We came here as a recommendation for the best cookies in New York City. it is a small bakery - you have to walk down some stairs to get to the bakery itself. There is a staff member outside managing room capacity. There are some counters spaces lining up the wall if you want to enjoy your pastry inside, but no tables. We definitely had to get the chocolate chip. Overall, the cookie is huge and dense! They lasted me a few days of munching and were good after a day or two. The flavors are all there and it's really good. I will say this a little pricey for cookies. We bought three and I think we spend about 20 bucks? Definitely a great spot to check out, but not something I would do if I went back to NYC. read more

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After stopping by the MET, levain bakery was nearby so I decided to get a sweet treat. I ordered the two chip chocolate chip cookie. This cookie was more crumby and was softer on the inside. There was plenty of chocolate, but wasn't too overpowering for the cookie. Ordering was quick and easy. There is very limited seating against the wall but there is a cute painting on one of the walls. read more

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These cookies can't get any better!! Fresh out of the oven goodness!! Thick and chewy and so flavorful!!!! Honestly, every flavor is amazing, but the chocolate chip are always my favorite!!! Try them all~ you won't regret it for even 1 second!!!! Worth every calorie!!!!! read more

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As usual, any time of day, any day of week, any location, Levain is busy, appreciated the efficiency of the staff here. Staff kept the the line moving, limited seating area and counters clean. My cashier was ok (she can smile more), but the stand-out employee who was helping others was the tall Black woman with curly hair (didn't ask for her name). She worked today 10/17 in the late afternoon. She was always smiling, pleasant, jumped in wherever her teammates needed her. I wanted to recruit her but didn't have business cards doh! read more

Levain is our cookie spot when we want to gift and impress! Everyone knows levain and everyone loves Levain. I have yet to meet someone who does not go weak in the knees for these cookies! I've been purchasing boxes of cookies for meetings from this ues location and they have always been so helpful and service is always great! Employees are always happy, smiling and eagerly waiting to help! Love Levain! read more

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These cookies from Levain are some of the best I've had in a while. These are chunky, warm, and full of delicious melty chocolate! Yum! What a delightful treat! We were headed home, when my friend said we had to pull over, she ran out of the car and came back with these beauties for each of us! Thanks friend! I said I'd have mine when I got home, but who am I kidding?! The smell of these FRESHLY out of the oven, was such a tease. These are a must for any sweet or better yet chocolate lover! They don't use frostings or colors on their cookies. The ingredients are simple, yet are made soft and they melt in your mouth. If you see Levain Bakery, run and get these tasty cookies. read more

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One of the best places to stop if you're looking for a quick ~sweet treat~! The cookies are ooey-gooey, not too sweet (a nice slightly dark chocolate), and come out warmed! read more

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