Levain Bakery Opening in Larchmont this Saturday, 8AM
new york’s thickest (and best) cookie shop finally opens in larchmont village this weekend. sharing for those who may not be as obsessed as i am
by MoveDistinct7911
41 Comments
Strange_Item
What’s the address?
Ristrettoshot
I’m guessing a 2+ hour wait in line.
ItsJustMeJenn
I had a chance to try these when I was in DC for a spell. The chocolate chip and the oatmeal raisin. They are good, pretty good even. You’ll need to cut them into a few pieces because they’re really sweet but I wasn’t overly impressed and I don’t think they were worth the long wait or the high price.
torpedobonzer
Had these in NYC just randomly but everyone on our trip LOVED them.
I wasn’t crazy about them but I’m not much of a sweets guy.
As far as cookies go, I love Brady’s. Best cookies I’ve ever had.
anomerica
I lived in NYC for 4 years. They’re good, not great. Better cookies exist. Just another overhyped spot
ih-unh-unh
I prefer Proof to Levain, but Levain is still great.
I’d go Proof first, then Levain or Bristol Farms (due to convenience/multiple locations).
spotpea
One of the few things in my NYC’er days I felt was worth the hype and the wait (because you want a warm one, don’t compromise).
cookiesyay
oh. oh my god
Garconavecunreve
They’re pretty good but definitely won’t be worth the wait you’ll have to go through in the first few weeks post opening.
Sandy_Koufax
I used to live near the DC one. Very mid. Diddy Reese makes a way better cookie. This almost felt like a meme cookie.
incominghottake
Fact420
Tried these when I lived in Chicago and they weren’t for me. We didn’t understand the hype, none of us in a group of 4 felt like finishing what we had tried. Too much chocolate in the chocolate chip, overwhelms the whole flavor profile.
thekidslovefranklin
I’ve been waiting for this for a year!!!
basedkid
Lets GOOOOOO
blazefreak
Used to live across the street from one in NYC. I don’t like the cookies but their breads are sooo good. Love the butter and jam baguette for breakfast.
lazercats1
For those who have had both – how do Paderia’s cookies compare to Levain? I love Paderia but have never had the opportunity to try Levain (but have heard the style is similar).
chandler2020
agree with most of the feedback here. they are really solid cookies, hit that sugar craving every time.
but its not worth more than a 5-10 min wait. but dont equate that for them not being good. they are very good, there are just very few things in life that are worth waiting in long ass lines for.
asanisimasa88
Another ny food transplant that will be hot for a year and closed in three years
tgcm26
I was very excited when this was announced in APRIL OF 2022 and I lived walking distance from Larchmont Blvd. I’m now in Los Feliz and will stop in eventually once the lines die down
ceehouse
can’t wait to go* once the lines die down. levain and crumbl are my favorite cookies.
scantron3000
Dear lord, finally! My husband and I have been obsessed with their cookies for years.
100percentdoghair
i will 100% try these. but factoring in the time it sounds like it will take to spend in line (and, it appears, you’re not even guaranteed a warm cookie), it is hard to see how this will beat out the bristol farms cookie — which already is about as good as a “thick” chocolate chip cookie can be
spacexdustt
I’m so hyped!!! I’ve been incredibly underwhelmed by LAs cookie scene, hopefully this inspires more cookie joints to open up
rowmean77
dre2112
“The Cookie” at Bristol Farms is so much better than Levain
usagiSuteishi
Brady’s backer is going to have some competition
CryingSighing
Man just make it stop please. Larchmont is such a cute and tree-lined street, I want it to be full of independent shops, but it’s just three giant coffee chains, a chain bakery, a chain cookie shop, a chain restaurant.
Gimme some unique shit. Also. Maybe. A bar? What’s the deal with there being zero bars in the entire area around larchmont and hancock?
ThaneOfCawdorrr
REALLY looking forward to this!!! Have been watching them get the site ready for months now!
Formal_Discipline_12
Nice. I’ll check it out after work. Probably gonna be a huge line. I hope not.
LAFoodieBen
Lol to the person who is reporting criticism of this place as “harassment”
Paddleson
wooow! thanks for sharing. I just tried them for the first time in NYC a couple weeks ago. Those cookies are delicious!
Caesarsalad3000
These cookies are next level
fleekyfreaky
Oh shit. This Covid weight is never gonna come off.
brainchili
Oh hell yes. Their chocolate peanut butter chip is absolute 🔥
theunworthyone
Hot take, but I’ve been two New York City twice and this is the only food I would return for. Now I don’t have to fly there! And yes, I know they have frozen Levain you can bake at home, but it definitely isn’t the same.
prodsec
They’re too sweet imo
Senior_Astronaut_7
In the line right now since 1.5hrs. guessing another 30mins to be able to get them!
Senior_Astronaut_7
Anyone else in the line rn?
BruceLeeIsTheHomie
Bristol Farms and Paderia makes them kinda similar to Levain
beslot
Went at 8:30 pm and line was 15 mins. It was moving fast. Free parking in their parking lot!
41 Comments
What’s the address?
I’m guessing a 2+ hour wait in line.
I had a chance to try these when I was in DC for a spell. The chocolate chip and the oatmeal raisin. They are good, pretty good even. You’ll need to cut them into a few pieces because they’re really sweet but I wasn’t overly impressed and I don’t think they were worth the long wait or the high price.
Had these in NYC just randomly but everyone on our trip LOVED them.
I wasn’t crazy about them but I’m not much of a sweets guy.
As far as cookies go, I love Brady’s. Best cookies I’ve ever had.
I lived in NYC for 4 years. They’re good, not great. Better cookies exist. Just another overhyped spot
I prefer Proof to Levain, but Levain is still great.
I’d go Proof first, then Levain or Bristol Farms (due to convenience/multiple locations).
One of the few things in my NYC’er days I felt was worth the hype and the wait (because you want a warm one, don’t compromise).
oh. oh my god
They’re pretty good but definitely won’t be worth the wait you’ll have to go through in the first few weeks post opening.
I used to live near the DC one. Very mid. Diddy Reese makes a way better cookie. This almost felt like a meme cookie.
Tried these when I lived in Chicago and they weren’t for me. We didn’t understand the hype, none of us in a group of 4 felt like finishing what we had tried. Too much chocolate in the chocolate chip, overwhelms the whole flavor profile.
I’ve been waiting for this for a year!!!
Lets GOOOOOO
Used to live across the street from one in NYC. I don’t like the cookies but their breads are sooo good. Love the butter and jam baguette for breakfast.
For those who have had both – how do Paderia’s cookies compare to Levain? I love Paderia but have never had the opportunity to try Levain (but have heard the style is similar).
agree with most of the feedback here. they are really solid cookies, hit that sugar craving every time.
but its not worth more than a 5-10 min wait. but dont equate that for them not being good. they are very good, there are just very few things in life that are worth waiting in long ass lines for.
Another ny food transplant that will be hot for a year and closed in three years
I was very excited when this was announced in APRIL OF 2022 and I lived walking distance from Larchmont Blvd. I’m now in Los Feliz and will stop in eventually once the lines die down
can’t wait to go* once the lines die down. levain and crumbl are my favorite cookies.
Dear lord, finally! My husband and I have been obsessed with their cookies for years.
i will 100% try these. but factoring in the time it sounds like it will take to spend in line (and, it appears, you’re not even guaranteed a warm cookie), it is hard to see how this will beat out the bristol farms cookie — which already is about as good as a “thick” chocolate chip cookie can be
I’m so hyped!!! I’ve been incredibly underwhelmed by LAs cookie scene, hopefully this inspires more cookie joints to open up
“The Cookie” at Bristol Farms is so much better than Levain
Brady’s backer is going to have some competition
Man just make it stop please. Larchmont is such a cute and tree-lined street, I want it to be full of independent shops, but it’s just three giant coffee chains, a chain bakery, a chain cookie shop, a chain restaurant.
Gimme some unique shit. Also. Maybe. A bar? What’s the deal with there being zero bars in the entire area around larchmont and hancock?
REALLY looking forward to this!!! Have been watching them get the site ready for months now!
Nice. I’ll check it out after work. Probably gonna be a huge line. I hope not.
Lol to the person who is reporting criticism of this place as “harassment”
wooow! thanks for sharing. I just tried them for the first time in NYC a couple weeks ago. Those cookies are delicious!
These cookies are next level
Oh shit. This Covid weight is never gonna come off.
Oh hell yes. Their chocolate peanut butter chip is absolute 🔥
Hot take, but I’ve been two New York City twice and this is the only food I would return for. Now I don’t have to fly there! And yes, I know they have frozen Levain you can bake at home, but it definitely isn’t the same.
They’re too sweet imo
In the line right now since 1.5hrs. guessing another 30mins to be able to get them!
Anyone else in the line rn?
Bristol Farms and Paderia makes them kinda similar to Levain
Went at 8:30 pm and line was 15 mins. It was moving fast. Free parking in their parking lot!
These cookies are actually good. I cannot hate.