The Best Cookies in New York
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The Best Cookies in New York
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We have visited over 25 bakeries (and eaten well over that amount in cookies) to bring you this guide to the best cookies that NYC has to offer. You probably know about Levain, Insomnia, and maybe even City Cakes, but what about the small bakeries or cafes that have a killer cookie on the menu? And what to eat at each one? This guide will tell you where to go and what to order so you can make this visit to New York the most delicious trip of your life. 🤤
Includes:
🍪15 bakeries with our favorite cookies from each
đź“ťA little background and fun stories about each bakery
For about the price of a Levain cookie, you can save yourself lots of research time, and save your tastebuds from trying Instagram favorite cookies that look amazing but only taste "ok." All the cookies in this list are so good, they're worth coming to New York specifically to eat them.
Why should you trust us? Because we LOVE cookies. Our video of the best cookies in New York has been seen over 200k times, and the comments support our choices. Because cookie shops are constantly opening and closing, the YouTube video is already outdated. This guide will be constantly updated when new contenders for best cookie in New York comes on the scene.
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The Best Cookies in New York
You can't go wrong with any cookies on this list, and we encourage you to eat them all, but if you can only hit a few on your trip, definitely check out Levain and Janie's. Those are hands down our favorites.
Levain
Levain Bakery - 74th Street
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Levain is one of the most well-known bakeries and cookie shops in NYC and it deserves it's reputation. These 6 oz. cookies do not disappoint.
Levain has multiple locations throughout Manhattan, but if you want to visit the original location, head to the 74th street location. There is no seating here and often a line out the door because of the shops miniature size!
WHAT TO ORDER:
To be honest, you can't go wrong with any of the staples:
- Chocolate chip walnut
- Two chip chocolate chip
- Dark chocolate peanut butter chip (favorite of ours)
- Oatmeal raisin (favorite of ours)
- Dark chocolate chocolate chip
Levain has started to offer a seasonal cookie, which are good in their own right, but the classic selection above are home runs every time, no question.
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The name of the bakery is often mispronounced for how it's spelled, but is actually pronounced "Luh-ven". We're stuck in our ways over here though and can't see us changing our pronunciation any time soon!
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Janie's Life Changing Baked Goods
Janie's Life-Changing Baked Goods
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UWS location.
Not only is Janie's story a good one (read here: https://janiebakes.com/pages/about), but the cookies are out of this world! You will not find another cookie like this. It borders between pie and cookie in the best way possible. The staff are the sweetest people you will ever meet and can help you narrow down your cookie choice because you will want one of everything.
WHAT TO ORDER:
Don't skip the pie crust cookies! Get whatever flavor you are feeling—they're all delicious!
If you want to grab a regular cookie too, they are also good. But I repeat: Do not skip the pie crust cookies!
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The UWS location does not offer indoor seating, but does have outdoor seating. Come prepared for the weather whatever that may be.
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Janie's Life Changing Baked Goods
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UES location.
Not only is Janie's story a good one (read here: https://janiebakes.com/pages/about), but the cookies are out of this world! You will not find another cookie like this. It borders between pie and cookie in the best way possible. The staff are the sweetest people you will ever meet and can help you narrow down your cookie choice because you will want one of everything.
WHAT TO ORDER:
Don't skip the pie crust cookies! Get whatever flavor you are feeling—they're all delicious!
If you want to grab a regular cookie too, they are also good. But I repeat: Do not skip the pie crust cookies!
INSIDER TIP:
The UES has very limited indoor space, so plan on taking your cookies to-go.
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