Levain Bakery – Upper East Side, NYC

Fair pricing. Giant cookies. Yummy.

Levain was packed with a line almost out the door at 9pm on a Tuesday. It maintained that pace for the 30 minutes that we were there. We got a lemon, and fudge cookie. The cookies were very good, though I thought they were almost too sweet, and too subtle on flavor, especially on the lemon cookie. The buttery flavor was intense in a good way though. It's a great place, I would definitely come back again, but with less of a line

Possibly the best cookies I have ever had. Had the classic chocolate chip and one with coconut which was unexpectedly a banger! Would recommend and go again.

Delicious, definitely worth the hype!!

I noticed an area of concern that I believe should be addressed. I observed staff handling cookies after touching cash, without washing their hands in between.

Maintaining proper hygiene is crucial, especially when it comes to handling food. While I understand that things can get busy, small changes like ensuring staff wash their hands or use gloves after handling money can make a big difference for guest confidence and safety.

I hope this feedback helps improve an otherwise enjoyable experience. I look forward to visiting again!

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1

These cookies are excellent! I understand the excitement that exists about these products. The taste is wonderfully sweet and pleasant! The front of the building was carefully decorated!
I recommend trying at least once!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

I was pleasantly surprised by the quality of the cookies, me and my children just loved it
Not to be missed when leaving the Met

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Love it! ?

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Chocolate Chip Walnut Cookie & Dark Chocolate Chip Cookie, Various Delicious Things, Two Chip Chocolate Chip Cookie, Levain Blue Hat

I have tried their pastries and, of the six I tried, I liked just their peanut butter cookie and their (holiday season) pumpkin ginger spice cake (pictured). They have very good coffee, it is often fresh because this is a busy store. They sell packages of the beans they use. If you like your coffee black, you definitely should try it, it is very tasty, and is at a moderate strength.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 3

Service: 4

The best cookies in the entire city!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Arrived early (around 10:00 am) and there wasn’t any line. The service was great and the stuff was nice and helpful. Highly recommend the oatmeal and raisins cookie, it was delicious.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

First, I saw this shop online and was taken aback by the prices and the lines, but it was 100% worth the hype. The cookies are crunchy on the outside, gooey on the inside, full of deep rich chocolate, and as big as a person's hand. I recommend the two chip cookies and the peanut butter dark chocolate cookie. Their lemon bread and chocolate brioche are sold out frequently, so if you have a chance, absolutely purchase them.

Dietary restrictions: Would ask about allergies to nuts and certain ingredients such as flour.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Two Chip Chocolate Chip, Chocolate Chip Brioche

Probably the best cookie I've ever consumed. Coconut caramel chocolate chip. Just baked to perfection. Crispy on the outside and soft and moist on the inside. Looking forward to coming back and trying the other varieties.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

The bakery looks simple from the outside, but they have the best cookies I've ever had in my life. They look more like a cake than a cookie due to their size. We ordered three types (dark chocolate peanut butter chip, dark chocolate and two chip chocolate chip). Everyone was wonderful. Cookies cost around 5-6 dollars.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

One of the best choc chip cookies ive had, but may not be back again, coz it is expensive ?