Levain Bakery
Suman Hazra · 357 Google reviewsLevain Bakery — River North bakery that sets the standard. Order the Cookies. It has that lived-in, been-here-forever warmth. [$$]
What 450 diners keep saying
What 450 diners keep saying
verbatim, from Google
“Decadence to the max! Cookies are golden, brown sugar crispy on the outside and soft, but not doughy on the inside. Vanilla ice cream is thick & stretchy. MVP combo”
“Perfect cookie! 🍪 I got the caramel, coconut, and chocolate cookie, and it was still warm, so the chocolate was slightly melted. So delicious! They're surprisingly filling too, so definitely worth it.”
“Wonderful breads and pastries! Gluten-free muffins, cookies and scones available and some of the best I’ve ever tasted.Outdoor seating available.”
“Levain Bakery’s cookies are next level! The chocolate chip cookie and lemon cookie were both creative, rich, and full of flavor. Every bite tasted fresh, soft, and perfectly baked definitely worth the visit.”
“The cookie I had was the best cookie I’ve ever tasted. The guy working was as friendly as can be! This was a great find for us!”
“Les meilleurs cookies de Chicago 💜 ! J’avais vu des commentaires sur Google. Et clairement je n’ai pas été déçue. Moelleux, fondants, gourmands … c’était vraiment à faire !”
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