Orange County is about to get a little sweeter! Levain Bakery, the bakery behind New York City’s six-ounce cookies, will open its first Orange County location in early September at Fashion Island in Newport Beach, bringing its signature cookies, freshly baked breads, pastries and coffee to the region. The opening marks the bakery’s fourth Southern California location, continuing Levain’s thoughtful retail bakery expansion.
Having celebrated its milestone 30th anniversary last year, Levain Bakery will introduce its legendary handcrafted cookies, breads, pastries and neighborhood bakery experience to a new community of fans. Located within Fashion Island, Orange County’s premier shopping and culinary destination, the bakery joins Fashion Island’s collection of premier retailers and restaurants.
“We have always felt that Levain brings people together, and our LA Bakeries have shown us that Southern California agrees,” commented co-founders and best friends Pam Weekes and Connie McDonald in a statement. “Levain in Newport Beach feels like the next natural step and can’t wait to open our doors at Fashion Island.”
Founded in New York City in 1995 by Weekes and McDonald, whose delicious breads and baked goods that immediately resonated with the neighborhood, drawing anticipation for their daily offerings. When the two decided to quietly start selling cookies, they flew out the door and an icon was born.
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Guests visiting the Newport Beach bakery will find Levain’s full assortment of freshly baked favorites, including its signature cookies, artisan breads, savory sandwiches, muffins, and pastries. The new location will also feature Levain’s full barista service, offering cappuccinos, cold-foam drinks, matcha and lattes, including a viral Cookie Milk Latte. The Orange County opening will take the brand to 20 bakery locations from coast to coast, joining bakeries in New York, Washington, D.C., Bethesda, Boston, Los Angeles, Chicago and Philadelphia.
Longtime fans and first-time visitors alike will be able to experience Levain’s cookies, fresh breads, pastries and coffee when the Newport Beach bakery opens in early September. Located at 315 Newport Center Drive, Newport Beach, CA 92660, within Fashion Island, the bakery is near Macy’s and Sushi Roku. Levain Bakery offers catering and event services designed to enhance corporate meetings, weddings, large-scale events and private celebrations. Their table-ready signature catering packages bring Levain’s world-famous cookies, artisanal breads, pastries, and sandwiches to any event.
