Levain Bakery
167 W 74th St
New York, NY
Type
Bakery
Lens
Iconic Food
About this place
Levain Bakery is a pilgrimage stop for cookie lovers, especially for its thick, gooey chocolate chip walnut cookie. The original Upper West Side bakery makes a simple purchase feel like a CityLens-worthy food ritual.
Trivia
Levain began as a small neighborhood bakery and grew into one of the most recognizable cookie brands in the country.
Visiting tips
The original location is small and lines form quickly. Buy cookies warm if available and consider taking them to nearby Central Park.


