After seeing another bakery claim to be the best in town my husband and I had to go on YELP to fact-check them, I can't say I'd agree after reading some of the reviews, but then we found Levain Bakery. It was as if the sky had parted, shining bright light on this excellent bakery. Okay, a little dramatic, but I would definitely say this place is an absolute gem. The residents have been blessed to have such a great bakery so close to them. They have so many wonderful desserts to try, we ended up ordering the Chocolate Chip Walnut Cookie, Two Chip Chocolate Chip Cookie, Blueberry Muffin, Sour Cream Coffee Cake, and our favorite the Lemon Pound Cake. As soon as we got to the car we started tasting each item and were impressed by how fresh everything was, especially towards the end of the day. The Cookies are best served warm, soft on the inside, and crunchy on the outside. The Muffin was light and not overly sweet, while the Pound Cakes were the best we've had in some time--not dense at all. If you're in the area definitely stop by. The staff were wonderful and incredibly kind. They really made our visit here memorable. I highly recommend this place and look forward to returning in the future. read more

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Do I want to get up early to head to the city for a black and white cookie? Oh my, this trip is as long as going to the city especially the locations in the city open at 7AM though here it opens at 8AM with less traffic (when it's not during the Summer) and a great drive on a sunny day. I went to the open area shopping center. The area has a parking lot. This location opens at 8AM. Besides the black and white cookie, needed the chocolate double chip and chocolate walnut and a black and white latte to go with the cookies. The employee was helpful when I asked about the cookie bag and she helped me get one. Definitely a nice spot to make a pit stop. Note: there is a gluten free cookie option. I wish there was more gluten free cookie options. read more

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The best cookies you can buy! Highly recommend the Chocolate Chip Cookie 10/10! You can't get better than this read more

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Wow the best banana bread I have ever had in my life! I also got a few cookies to go, but it was early in the morning so I got a coffee and the best flyffy sofy moist banana bread I have ever had. It also had chocolate chips in it. Parking was easy there is a lot in the back. read more

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The best cookies you'll ever have. I had the two chip chocolate chip cookie. The chocolate was still gooey inside! I brought a box back to the West Coast and they kept so well. My son was away for a week and so his rocky road cookie was a week old and he said it was the best cookies you'll ever he's ever had. The chocolate cookies have a brownie-like feel. They're just amazing. They're quite heavy, so you can cut them and they'd be a nice size. I wouldn't get one a person. read more

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Simply the best! It's a must stop on way to Montauk. Various flavors- all great. Have not met a better cookie/brownie product! read more

Made the drive for one of their famous cookies. It was a little hidden but for reference it's close to the Home Goods. Parking is behind the building. The chocolate chip cookie was so good I forgot to take a pic before obliterating it. I ordered a vanilla latte but they said that they don't carry any flavors. Overall it was a cute little shop. read more

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It was fine but nothing like the NYC shop. I went to the city a few months ago and tried Levain. Basically, it was life changing. When I found out they had a store in Wainscott, I knew I had to try it the next time I was out there (which happened to be this past weekend). It's tucked in a small area of other stores and it's pretty easy to miss as it's not facing the street. I was worried the store would be just as crowded as the city but it wasn't. My husband and I were the only two patrons in the store. I guess I lucked out at the NYC shop when my two chip chocolate chip cookie was handed to me warm. This wasn't the case here but I was still excited to try when I got home. A bonus: there was one banana bread slice cut too small so they offered it to us for free which was very nice. My husband said the banana bread was pretty good but not like a traditional banana bread. It had raisins inside. When we got home and heated up our cookies, they were pretty good. Again, not like the original. Filling for sure - you probably can only have a half without feeling sick. Still, I would get Levain the next time I'm out East. read more

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Their cookies are famous for a reason! They are just ridiculously delicious. It seriously takes me about five sittings to finish just one of the cookies. I stopped in here on a Sunday morning on my way to the ferry. They were busy, but had plenty of employees working to help keep the line moving. My only complaint is I wish the cookies were showcased a bit differently. I quickly ordered from the cookie plate and didn't even seen the other cookies scattered around it in the case. My favorite cookie was definitely the chocolate peanut butter. It was just spot on. None of the cookies disappointed though! I also tried the chocolate chip and double chocolate. Friendly staff, plenty of tasty baked goods, and solid coffee options. You can't go wrong! read more

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Having descended upon the NYC (UWS) location of Levain Bakery, wow - 10 years ago already, I was very excited to learn that they opened up a location in the Hamptons (in Wainscott). Unfortunately, last year when we went, they weren't open on the day we were there. This year, when I knew we'd be returning to the Hamptons, I made sure to go on a day when Levain would be open. (Because it's off-season, they are only open Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays.) Fine, we went on a Friday !! Woo-hoo !! We bought 4 chocolate chip cookies - minus the nuts, 2 peanut butter chocolate cookies, 1 slice banana bread with chocolate chips (they didn't have this 10 years ago), and 1 caramel coconut chocolate chip cookie. I singlehandedly polished off the banana bread, and I had a bite of one chocolate chip cookie. Unfortunately, I let it sit out for too many days before getting back to eating the cookie, so I ended up throwing it out. (Shame on me!) The other cookies, I gave to my daughter and son-in-law, so I never got to try them. These are decadent cookies and very rich ! I just wish I didn't waste my cookie. Waiting all these years to return and then not finishing the one cookie I had. Dumb! At least I thoroughly enjoyed the banana bread. Well, I now know that they have a nationwide ordering system in place, which is dangerous news to have. read more

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I finally got my hands on these delicious little well errr maybe not so little treats. Man oh man. Upon walking into the shop I was surprised to see I was the only one in the shop but that didn't deter me. The girl was super helpful, kind and patient while I made my selections of treats to bring home. The ambiance is your typical bakery where I could see the workers working with the ovens and the large mixer. I will definitely be back for more goodies. 5 stars for Levain! read more

The Levain Bakery in East Hampton is one of the best locations because of its gluten and dairy-free options. My family ordered a bunch of regular chocolate chip cookies, gluten and dairy-free chocolate chip cookies, and chocolate bread. I honestly didn't know what to expect going in before I tried the dairy and gluten-free chocolate chip cookie but it was amazing. It was crispy and crunchy on the outside but almost like eating cookie dough on the inside. I have no idea how they pulled that off. I'm too far away in New York City so for now I'll be dreaming about them. read more

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Every year my brother sends me a huge box of cookies from Levain Bakery. Maybe these cookies are good if you buy them right after they have been baked, but they are just horrible when sent through mail order. And, they are unnecessarily HUGE. I honestly can't imagine any adult who would want to have a cookie this big, but again, maybe they are so good when fresh that you can't get enough. But the real problem I have is that they just aren't good. They are ALL incredibly hard and dry; so very unpleasant when you bite into them. Inedible, really. Are the flavors ok? Hard to tell because the texture is so awful. I can't bring myself to tell my brother how bad they are, but this year's box just arrived, and I am reminded of how bad they are. They are probably very expensive. Please listen to me and don't spend your money on sending a box of these to anyone. read more

Chocolate chip walnut cookie lived up to the hype. We got the banana bread as well. Absolutely life changing bites. Chocolate was still ooey gooey melty. This place is worth every penny. read more

This bakery has a City vibe to it. Their original location is in the Upper West Side, where I was a patron back in the '90s. I was surprised to hear disco music so early in the morning (around 9:30). The speaker was blasting "Hotline" by The Sylvester. It made me want to dance, right there on the bakery floor. Occasionally I see the owners baking, especially during the off season. Most people come to buy cookies. I don't, but if I had to, I would buy the Two Chip Chocolate Chip Cookie and have it with a tall glass of milk to wash down all that chocolate. My favorite pastry here is the oatmeal raisin scone, especially when it is warm. They also sell a lemon cake that is a hit at office parties. Their crispy flatbread pizzas are delicious. My favorite is the grape tomato and Parmesan. Coffee drinks and Valrhona Hot Chocolate also sell well although I see most people buying baked goods. Apple Pay is a frequent payment method. No longer a seasonal business, for the past two years their Wainscott location has been open all-year 'round. Levain Bakery has eight locations, including this one. Their cookies are also sold in grocery stores including Whole Foods Market. There are benches outside where customers can sit and eat. There is no where to sit inside because of space limitations. There is ample parking in a private lot, where I usually sit and eat my scone. Staff is friendly and professional. I put this bakery in my Yelp Long Island "Delicious Desserts" collection. There is not a baked good here that I do not like. Be sure to visit their website, Levainbakery dot com, where customers can order baked goods and have them delivered. You can sign up for emails as well. You can follow #LevainBakery on Instagram, too. I am surprised that Levain Bakery has not ever won Bethpage's Best of Long Island contest. They are definitely one of the best bakeries on Long Island. read more

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Levain is rocking this ice cold day in this quaisi empty off season town. People are coming in and out with their crusty French baguettes. Their cinnamon and chocolate chip brioches And of course. Can't leave without the iconic NYC chocolate chip walnut cookies the size of scones. Yum yum and more yum. Clean store. Staff wearing masks. Wished for gloves. But will take risks for the right reason. Enjoyed the blaring St Elmos fire music. Felt like I was doing a patriotic service by continuing to patronize great cookie places. Will do. Thanks Levain for bringing your NYC favorites to the east end and keeping it going in January. read more

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Walked into this Hampton abode and they were blasting DMX. D...M...X. Such a surprise! 4 stars already. Just when I thought I knew Levain they out here goin' "They don't knooow, who we beee". 'vain gon' give it to ya (what?) F*ck waiting for you to get it on your own, 'vain gon' deliver to ya (uh) Knock knock, open up the door, it's real With the non-stop, pop-pop of Kitchen Aid steel Go hard, bakin' busy wit it But they ring you up so fast That they'll make you wonder if they did it Damn right, I'll drive to the Hamptons again (yeah) 'Cause it's so nice so I gots to win Break cookies with the enemy (what?) But no matter how many cats I break cookies with I'll break even more just send 'em to me (yeah) They ship nation wide. And my birthday is in two weeks. Ahem. read more

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My husband and I are big fans of Levain Bakery. They serve one of the best cookies in the world. We visited the neighborhood for The Seafood Shop which was recommended by my friends for its fresh and various ingredients. We were surprised and excited to find one of the Levain Bakeries there. The smell was amazingly great from outside. There was a line on a Sunday afternoon but the wait wasn't bad since everyone kept social distance. We got 4 cookies with 4 flavors, 2 slices of pound cake and 1 scone. Everything was delicious, addictive and as good as other locations. read more

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You can just walk in and enjoy the fabulous smell of baked goods or you can purchase a treat and taste a little bit of heaven. The cookies are big enough to share but good enough to eat alone if that's how you roll. read more

ADDICTING!!! Amazing cookies. Worth waiting on line for their amazing cookies and loaves. read more

When I drove by this place on my way to Montauk, I knew I had to pull over. The staff was friendly and seemed conscientious about precautions for the current pandemic situation. Delicious cookies and always a winner! My favorite is the chocolate peanut butter chip. Give it a try! read more

Cookie is yummy and not overly sweet. Nice texture with nuts and decadent chocolate. Blueberry Muffin is soft and has whole berries and moist. Oatmeal raisin scone is just OK. Overall, quite affordable for an enjoyable snack. Even with current pandemic, service is swift and efficient. read more

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We did not know that Levain existed here. We were pleasantly surprised to find it here on our way to Montauk and made a point to stop by on our way back and we were able to stop by just 5 minutes before closing time. Got 4 cookies and devoured them by the time we got home. I don't have to say anything new about how good the cookies here are. read more

During the summer, no matter what time is super busy. But during the fall it's not so bad. The quality is consistent with all their other locations. The service is always friendly and helpful. Price is fair for quality and size of the cookies. You can't go wrong buying one of each flavor. Im not a fan of oatmeal raisin, in general, but even their oatmeal raisin is exceptional. The chocolate chip walnut is my favorite and always a classic. The peanut butter chocolate chip is my husband's favorite. They do not skimp on chocolate/peanut butter chips at all! Definitely a worthy must have/stop while visiting the Hamptons. read more

What can I say that hasn't already been said. It's Levain-freakin'-Bakery. To quote the kids, it's tasty AF...

Holy moly! Best cookies ever! Tried the chocolate chip cookie and peanut butter and chocolate chip cookie. Both amazing! They are so big that they look like muffin tops! I'd really recommend having both if you visit! read more

What happened? Cookies are half the size and don't taste as good as they used to. Simply disgusting. I won't be back.

If your in the Hamptons and love cookies this is a must stop at. Truth be told I don't even like cookies but I did buy cookies from here for my husband. I did try them and now I'm completely obsessed; they're the only cookies I'll eat. They have a super convenient location with ample parking in the back and I've never had to wait on line which is a plus. They're always rolling out fresh cookies and the smell will make you want to buy out the store. I've tasted a few different kinds of their cookies and I've honestly never tasted anything more delicious. I can't help myself when I come here I always leave with two boxes of cookies. Of course I can't wait to get into the car and just eat one since they're all warm, soft and delicious. I'm so glad someone told me about Levain's it's a must stop at when I'm in the Hamptons. Their cookies are worth every penny they charge. read more

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Small cute bakery, friendly/helpful service, pricey but freshly made baked goods. This bakery was suggested to me by multiple people and for good reason. Located in a little shopping area, you could spend quite some time in this section of Wainscott just looking around. There should be plenty of parking in the morning. A few benches are outside if you want to sit, relax & enjoy your goodies. The service was phenomenal. I was helped immediately and the ladies behind the counter were so nice. The cookies were absolutely amazing and melted in my mouth. They were large but $4 is still a bit on the pricey side. I also decided on getting a yummy pizza...more like a flatbread. The dough was brilliant. I ordered the goat cheese and olive pizza which came out pipping hot and had so much flavor. I would come again, just wish that the prices were more affordable! Overall it was a great first experience at this bakery. read more

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One day my girlfriend will read this review and probably yell at me....Hopefully that's in the far off distant future. We had the opportunity to visit the Upper West Side location, but due to the line of loyal cookie lovers, my girlfriend chose not to wait only to read later on about how these cookies are THE cookies to try. Yesterday afternoon, she was given a reprieve as we decided to head out east. Unbeknownst to us of more than one Levain location, I happened to see a small sign while driving down Montauk Highway that had us wondering. I taught my GF well as she jumped onto Yelp to find out and lo and behold, it was another Levain! We turned around and prepared our stomachs for some cookie love. After the line in the city, I expected a similar ordeal here, but I suppose a Tuesday afternoon in late August was good timing as there was no line at all. The bakery isn't big and somewhat built around/connected to other stores in the area it inhabits. With no line, we entered into a world of sweet smells. Trays of cookies to the left of us with plenty of baking taking place. Four cookie options were laid out in front, and the employee was friendly in giving us a moment to choose (she could tell we were dying to try them, but we needed to make a decision first). In the end we went with three out of the four (sorry oatmeal): chocolate chip walnut, dark chocolate peanut butter, and dark chocolate chocolate chip. Once in the car we dove into the walnut option and were amazed. We didn't speak. We just chewed. I think one of us made a noise of elation. The cookie was so fresh and gooey, with chocolate chips that were semi-melted and huge pieces of walnuts. It was without a doubt, one of the best cookies I have ever tried. Somehow we saved a piece of that and the other two for later on. After a big dinner, the cookies almost didn't seem like an option to eat at that time, but I took some pieces of each home and sampled the dark chocolate ones this evening. Even a day later they were still extremely soft. The dark chocolate chocolate chip was a chocolate lover's paradise in cookie form with plenty of tasty chocolate filled within each bite. As for the peanut butter one, it was probably my favorite. Chocolaty goodness with a powerful punch of PB in throughout. Overall, I know that whether I go east or west, if I'm in the mood for a cookie (or maybe for whenever I am!), this will be the spot as Levain Bakery is a cookie God amongst cookie men. read more

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Just as good as the one in NYC. If you love ooozy gooey soft chocolate chip cookies, this one will send you right up to heaven. read more

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Cookies are great. Been patronizing Levain for over a decade. Cant enter this store without a mask regardless of vaccination status. If masks work, and all employees are protected by wearing theirs, why force me to wear one? Pass me a hair net while were at it. Solid cookie. Poor experience. read more

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I have been to several Levain locations numerous times and their chocolate chocolate chip cookie from this location was just as delicious as always. I also tried the cinnamon brioche roll which was really light and a good contrast to the cookie, but also really tasty. However, the latte that I got today from this location was really subpar. It tasted extremely burnt and I was not able to drink it past the first sip. It was a shame that this is not a place where I can also get coffee. I still gave it 5 stars because the cookies, which are really the stars of the show, are very good. read more

This is probably the best chocolate chip cookie I have ever had. I was so glad that they have a location in the Hamptons. I definitely favor their original with chocolate chips and walnuts. Easily one is enough to fill you up. Definitely amongst the best of sweets I have had. read more

I'm from the west coast, but any time I'm in the area I make it a goal to stop here at least once. These are the best cookies I've eaten from a bakery. I'm biased to the gluten-free walnut chocolate chip cookie because I'm gluten intolerant yet you can't go wrong with any item here. I recommend stopping by first thing in the morning as they are baking up a storm and you have the opportunity to have gooey fresh baked cookies. Also I was pleasantly surprised how delicious and strong their coffee is. I figured their coffee would be an afterthought but it's really good! read more

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Fantastic cookies. We had the oatmeal raisin and chocolate chocolate chip. Both were big, thick and moist.

I would drive many hours for one of Levain's chocolate chip walnut cookies. When you first step in, you are enveloped with a beautiful scent of cookies. The cookies are perfect. They are crispy on the outside and warm, soft, and gooey on the inside. You will never have a better cookie than the ones here. read more

Had no idea there was a levain out in Long Island!! I was so pleasantly surprised to pass this on my montauk trip. This cookie was so perfect and dense and even thought It was 30 minutes to close they still had fresh cookies! read more

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It was amazing to have a Levain here in the Hamptons. Parking is easy in the Wainscott village behind Levain. Best cookies and delectable sweet snacks for miles, and it was the source of my morning coffee. read more

OK get ready for bakery sticker shock! But you will not find a better bakery in the Hamptons. Everything they do cookies scones bread pastries top top notch. The chocolate chip cookies or the cookies, or unbelievably tasty. I mean one cookie could feed 3 to 4 people. The service is fast and very professional. And I can tell you this, if you bring anything from levine as a housewarming gift or just a gift for friends they will love it read more