Levain-inspired cookies that rival the original, plus killer coffee. An underrated gem for baked goods and a caffeine fix.
Bryan Kim reviews Yanni's Coffee, a Chelsea spot famous for its cookies and coffee, highlighting their hand-shaped treats and Sey coffee beans.
This charming Chelsea spot is a must-visit for cookie aficionados and coffee lovers alike. Renowned for their hand-shaped cookies, particularly the chocolate chip walnut variety, they've earned a spot among the city's best. Complementing their baked goods is high-quality coffee, brewed with Sey beans, making for a perfect treat any time of day.
This bakery and cafe is celebrated for its hand-shaped cookies, especially the chocolate chip walnut cookie, which has been ranked highly among NYC's best and is often compared favorably to Levain Bakery's iconic treat. The coffee, sourced from Sey microroastery, also garners significant acclaim. The menu features other baked goods like everything croissants.
"The chocolate chip walnut cookie is frequently praised and considered a must-try, with many suggesting it rivals or surpasses other famous NYC cookies. Their everything croissants are also recommended."
Customers rave about the exceptional quality of the cookies, with many considering them superior to other famous NYC bakeries. The coffee also receives high praise, with some calling it the best in the city.
Important Note
One reviewer mentioned that the cookie might be even better when warmed up.
"Yanni's Coffee is mentioned as a coffee shop that is skilled at baking, particularly their chocolate chip cookie."
Positive"Yannis Coffee on 7th Ave is where the commenter gets their everything croissants."
Positive"Yanni's cookie was better when warmed up."
Positive"Commenter states Yanni's also has the best coffee in NYC."
Positive"Commenter calls Yanni's cookie the most underrated in the city."
Positive"The original poster wished Yanni's heated their cookie, believing it's better than Levain's in almost every other aspect."
Positive"Ranked #4 out of 15 NYC cookies with their Levain-inspired chocolate chip walnut cookie. Reviewer considered it an improvement over Levain's."
Positive"Recommends Yanni's coffee shop for seriously good cookies, based on non-NYC resident experience."
Positive"Describes randomly buying a cookie from Yanni's Coffee in Chelsea (16th and 7th) and finding it life-changing and amazing, though under-discussed."
Positive"States Culture and Yanni’s in Chelsea are the only correct answers for best cookies."
Positive"Suggests trying Yanni's Coffee if you like Levain and are nearby."
Neutral"Mentions Yanni's coffee makes a better version of the Levain cookie."
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