Wowowowowowowow!! This was literally the best cookie i've ever had and I was not expecting to be blown away but I definitely was! I tried the chocolate chip walnut cookie and when I broke it in half the chocolate was gooing everywhere, I literally gasped at how decadent this cookie was. I had picked it up and walked back home and it was still this fresh, warm and delicious. read more

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My eat healthy all day mindset cracked at about 7pm when I was hankering for something sweet. I pulled up Yelp and found this sweet little gem just a few blocks from my hotel- too convenient, I clearly caved. I stopped by to grab a still warm chocolate chip walnut cookie and it did not disappoint. It was very dense and large so, I stretched it over two days... it was lovely. You can smell their cookies down the street and the staff were friendly during my visit. I believe they have multiple locations throughout the city. Enjoy! read more

Levain Bakery is a worthy stop to make while in Chicago. Some of the tasty cookie flavors include Two Chip Cocolate Chip, and chocolate chip walnut. These cookies are the real deal - great taste and when fresh, they melt in your mouth. Cookies that have been taken home can also be reheated and still taste great. To heat up a cookie, put a damp paper towel over the cookie and heat up the cookie for 10-15 seconds in the microwave. read more

I forgot to take a picture of my chocolate chip and walnut cookie but I got that as well as the oatmeal raisin. I was suggested this bakery by a Chicago native and the cookies were very good. They are very big and dense. Usually, I prefer your standard cookie crispy edges soft in the middle but this cookie was very good not too sweet great flavor so all in all I would give it four out of five stars. Would I return? I don't know, but I'm not mad that I spent my money here. read more

Levain Bakery - Oatmeal Raisin Cookie - Bakeries Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Smelled delish. Cookies so good and thick with such great ingredients. Def ask for warm the peanut butter one was hard. The others amazing. We ate from them for a day or 2. Lived the carrot cake one. So good !!! read more

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Recently stopped by Levain on a late weekend evening to finally see what the hype was about, and it did not disappoint! We went with the Dark Chocolate Chocolate Chip cookie. It may not be the prettiest cookie in the display case, but don't let that fool you. One bite in and it was gooey, warm, and perfectly moist. The best part? It wasn't overwhelmingly sweet, which made it dangerously easy to keep eating. The portions are massive, making it ideal to split (or not). I'll definitely be back to try their famous chocolate chip walnut cookie next time. read more

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Sorry levain can't miss ‍ I'm an OG chocolate chip walnut minimalist, love a thicc cookie.

OMG! The pistachio raspberry cookie with vanilla ice cream is crazy good! We also tried their chai latte and banana bread, everything was delicious and the staff is so friendly and helpful. 5 stars! P.S. for those with small bladders, there's no bathroom available ;( read more

Levain bakery is the BEST when it comes to their cookies! They're super thick and chewy while also crispy on the outside. They have a bunch of seasonal flavors and each cookie is always a hits read more

Levain Bakery - Cookies - Bakeries Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

These are damn good cookies period. Quick and friendly service and delicious display case, worth the $6 per price tag! Get one (or 6). read more

Levain Bakery - Chocolate Chip Walnut Cookie - Bakeries Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Stopped by Levain Bakery and tried the Oatmeal Raisin cookie and the Vegan and Gluten Free Chocolate Chip Walnut cookie. Both were delicious and had that perfect soft center that Levain is known for. The flavors were rich without being too sweet, and the texture on each was spot on. Service was friendly and the space looked clean and organized. A great stop if you want something fresh and satisfying. I would happily come back for more. read more

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It's something about the cookies here...they look like they won't be that good, but they actually have amazing flavor. I was shocked! I'd give it a five it looked as good as it tasted. I ordered what a staff member mentioned was their original, the chocolate chip walnut cookie. It's crunchy, but also soft at the same time and even though it's pretty sweet, it's not overly sweet. Worth the hype! read more

Wow! We tried the muffins, cookies and sour cream bread. Every crumb was unforgettable. I stopped in right when they opened and the place filled up fast. The small shop was bustling and organized. The guy that took care of me was low key but nice. I added to my order and he rolled with it. The price point is a bit high but worth it. read more

Sincerely the best chocolate chip cookie I've ever had. Warm, thick, chewy center, rich. Just so so good. I've been wanting to visit forever and finally made the time to go. I wish we had these in our area. It's worth the price tag, you've gotta try it. This location is a small shop in River North. Open til 11, so a great night cap after dinner or in between grabbing drinks. Very glad it lived up to the hype. read more

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Tried the Caramel Coconut Chocolate Chip cookie and it did not disappoint. Super yummy. I love when a cookie has a lot going on and somehow all the flavors still work together. You get sweet, gooey, a little crunch, and that hint of saltiness from the caramel. Only thing is I wish it had been warm. It would've hit even harder straight out of the oven. I ended up eating half there and took the rest home to warm up. Highly recommend doing that if you're a warm cookie person. The space itself is really cute and clean and the staff was really friendly too. They helped me choose a flavor and were patient even though the line was getting long. Perfect little grab and go spot. Definitely coming back to try more flavors. read more

Levain Bakery - Caramel Coconut Chocolate Chip - Bakeries Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Recently I was on my way to an event and stumbled across Levain on Clark. I was more than excited as I usually have to go out my way to visit the Fulton Market Location. After the event, myself and I few friends dropped in and picked up a few cookies. (I got s'mores, double chocolate chip and chocolate peanut butter for the record.). We then went over to the river walk to sit down and enjoy them. I saved a few for my kids and hubby to devour at home. All were delicious and honestly can't choose a fav at the moment. I can't wait to come back! Levain is now my favorite vs the other wannabe cookie bakeries in the city! read more

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While in Chicago we had to try Levain and let me tell you this cookies are so good! Such a cute and cozy storefront tucked away in the River North. The staff was very helpful when it came to pick a cookie since they had many options, I chose the chocolate chip walnut an my husband chose the caramel coconut chocolate chip. Ended up coming back a few days later and picked up a few for the trip home. Wish we had one in our city. read more

Levain Bakery - Chocolate Chip Walnut Cookie & Caramel Coconut Chocolate Chip - Bakeries Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Sweets are my weakness and I am glad I found this spot! Walking from the Riverwalk, looking for a late night snack and yelp directed me here. The cookies are 10/10. Super doughy cookies but still light. I don't know how to explain it besides the cookies being sent from heaven! I ordered the walnut chocolate chip cookie and within every bite it was a perfect mix of walnuts and chocolate. While the cookies were heavy, each bite was light and full of flavor. The cinnamon butter brioche bun was just okay. Maybe it would have been better heated up but I still enjoyed it! read more

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Service was impeccable, the melanated gentleman was so helpful. The cookies were 7/10 muffin was 9/10 and the lemon cake was about 6/10. The vibe was so welcoming and warm. read more

My first bite of the world-famous Levain cookie was in NYC years ago. I was surprised to see that Levain had a few locations in Chicago. I was in the area for a work event, and was happy that I could walk to this location downtown. I ordered for pickup, the double chocolate and the regular chocolate chip. Wish there was an option to have them warmed up a bit so those who want to enjoy them right away can bask in the warm gooeyness. Both were huge and exactly as I remembered. Thicc and flavorful. They were a little too sweet, I guess my tastebuds have changed since I was in my early 20's. The shop itself is cozy and small, not much room for anything. Most people purchase and walk out. Both workers were working hard, efficient and welcoming. Love the cute blue and white cookie sticker. read more

Levain Bakery - Double chocolate - Bakeries Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

We gave up on breakfast at the hotel and came around the corner for a fresh blueberry muffin. Service was friendly, the bakery was immaculate and our muffin was warm and delicious. This was a great way start the day. read more

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super delicious. some salt would have been nice, but we got the chocolate walnut which was very good. Will definitely be back. read more

Levain Bakery - Bakeries Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

My ultimate, favorite cookie in the entire universe!!! Nothing beats a Levain chocolate chip walnut cookie, even if it's $5.25 a pop. Worth. Every. Penny. The sweetness of the chocolate chips pairs well with the crunch of the walnut, and the outside is crisp, while the inside is chewy and gooey. Make sure you ask them to warm it up in the oven for you if you're consuming it right away! We also tried the caramel coconut chocolate chip cookie. It was delicious, but gotta always get the OG. There's really nowhere to sit and eat here, just a window ledge which can fit the bottoms of 3-4 adults. River North location opened up in fall 2023 and is the second Chicago location of Levain (the other in Fulton Market). In addition to the cookies available, there's a few baked items like bread and scones. Extensive coffee bar menu too. I'm drooling as I write this review. GO NOW! read more

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The two chip chocolate chip cookie was AMAZING. I was hesitant by the looks of it but looks are most certainly deceiving! read more

Levain Bakery - Bakeries Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

So happy to have a Levain Bakery in River North! After dinner, we treated ourselves to three cookies: Caramel Coconut Chocolate Chip, Dark Chocolate Chip, and Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter Chip. Even at 8pm they were still baking cookies, and selling them hot and fresh. I am still dreaming about the Caramel Coconut Chocolate chip. It was a perfect balance of flavors, and not too rich like the Dark Chocolate could be. So happy to see a vegan option as well! read more

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I passed by Levain the other day and I knew I had to stop by for a cookie before leaving Chicago. Their cookies are thick, crispy on the outside while gooey and almost cake-like on the inside. The price may be steep for a cookie but they're pretty filling and can pass as a dessert. I got the oatmeal raisin cookie and I loved the subtle hints of cinnamon. I enjoyed every bite and was fighting with my husband for the last bite. read more

Levain Bakery - Bakeries Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Stopped by during our Chicago vacation and enjoyed our experience! The cookies were delicious! We had to stop by again before our flight home, but needless to say, they screwed us on our order of the chocolate chip banana bread we found a screw after our first bite. So, beware of loose screws in their food! read more

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After a mediocre, partly frozen dinner at Pasta Veneta, we fled in search of dessert. The walnut chocolate chip cookie, warm and gooey, was the perfect antidote! The line was long, but moved quickly. I would definitely stop by again. These also beat insomnia and cumbl. read more

We like this place a lot. My wife loves the giant cookies with doughy centers, but I like the bread or pain au chocolat the best. Quick service even when there's a line read more

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These cookies are the best cookies in the world. Full stop, no modifiers needed. When i lived in NYC i loved when these cookies made an appearance in my office holiday gifts. Are they cheap? No. What they are though is delicious, perfect, thicc, satisfying, not too sweet, and addicting. I think of them often and im so happy i got to go to the bakery when visiting Chicago. In addition to four gigantic cookies, we got two HUGE slices of chocolate chip banana bread which makes every other banana bread ive ever had seem bad and pointless. Youre going to spend a fortune on baked goods and you will be grateful. read more

I was so excited to see Levain Bakery and give it a try as I've made the copycat version at home many times! I really enjoyed the cookies. They are unique, soft, thick and full of flavor. We actually returned a 2nd time during our visit to re-up. I also tried the banana chocolate chip loaf bread but did not enjoy that as much. Employees were friendly and willing to answer questions and make recommendations. read more

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Came in on a hot day for some refreshment. I had already had lunch. So a cookie and milk it was. Got the first cookie listed and some whole milk they poured into coffee cup. The cookie is delicious. It's soft while maintaining a good crunch. Chocolate has the right amount of melt. Store is small on the inside but there's an outside patio with seats. I prefer this cookie to the rival cookie chains taking the country by storm. read more

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Okay so obviously the bakery is delicious, and I'm very grateful that they have a gluten free cookie. I'm just shocked that in 2026, a manager of a food service store doesn't know the difference between gluten and dairy. I asked if the ice cream was gluten free and had to explain 3 times that wheat and milk are not the same thing. This is a big city in 2026; he should know what gluten is. What made it worse was he was practically whispering and I could barely hear what he was saying. And he claimed they don't have the ingredients anywhere. So either this well-respected company doesn't provide ingredients for their food, or he was lying to me. I'm sure he thought I was the jerk, but I was just trying to have the opportunity to pay $12 for my cookie and ice cream scoop like everyone else. Sometimes having Celiac just sucks, but I expected better from Levain. read more

My daughter and I stopped in tonight for the first time! I can't wait to go back already. We ordered a few yummy cookies, some chocolate milk and a gift for a friend. It was a Monday night.. we done street parking very easily and there was no line. The staff was helpful and very nice. It's a small space but was clean and tidy inside. read more

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Very small bakery, no inside seating. Cookies are good but at $5.25 per cookie, they are pretty pricey in my opinion. However, they definitely don't lack on the fillings and every bite you take is full of chocolate chips, nuts, caramel, or whatever kind of cookie ingredient. Cookies were very soft and chunky. Service was decent. The cookies weren't bad, but overall I think there are better mom & pop cookie shops in the city and can't say I'd come back here. read more

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Worth every penny. These cookies are so good. Had the original chocolate chip walnut and the double dark chocolate. Super good read more

Levain Bakery - Bakeries Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Finally got the chance to stop by Levain Bakery, and it was worth the wait! I visited during a quiet time, so there was no line, and I was able to order right away. I grabbed an Americano with milk for just $3--a great deal--and treated myself to their seasonal dark chocolate peppermint cookie. While I'm more of a savory person than a sweets fan, I wanted to try at least one food item. Keep in mind that their menu leans heavily toward sweet options, with limited savory choices. Also, there's no seating, so it's more of a grab-and-go spot than a sit-down coffee shop. That wasn't a problem for me, though, as I had planned to take everything to go. The coffee was fantastic--smooth and served at the perfect drinkable temperature. As for the cookie? Absolutely phenomenal! Even as someone who doesn't usually go for sweets, I thoroughly enjoyed it. If you're into sweets, good coffee, and quick, friendly service, Levain Bakery is a must-visit. I'm glad I finally stopped by and will definitely return! read more

Levain Bakery - Americano - Bakeries Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Loved they have vegan options! This cookie was so good! It almost taste like a cake! The thickness and chocolate melting was worth it. I got 2! read more

Chicago is on a roll 2nite! 1st a great dinner. Then I do a LONG walk to Levain's on a yelp suggestion. I had 1 Dark Chocolate Chip Cookie for $5.25 & 1 Lemon Cookie $5.75. The ket & no sugar diet took a beating! No regrets. I fast for a few days now. This is as good as a bakery cookie can be. Moist but with good chew & texture. Real chocolatey. Real lemony. I travel a lot. My city of San Francisco claims many great bakeries. Levain EASILY is top tier. Good service too. This is an easy 5. read more

Stumbled upon this place and there were so many options! I've tried the cookies here before and they're delicious so I wanted to try something different. The service was a bit lacking as the workers weren't very attentive to me but that's to be expected in a place like this. I got the banana chocolate chip slice and it was tasty! The slice was pretty thick and had the perfect ratio of banana to chocolate. It was also pretty affordable at $5 a slice. I would get this again if I'm in the area! read more

Levain Bakery - Banana Chocolate Chip Slice - Bakeries Near Me - Chicago, Illinois