NewsKTVU FOX 2 San FranciscoOctober 27, 2026San Francisco County
Levain Bakery Expands to Northern California with San Jose Location
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New York City-based Levain Bakery plans to open its first Northern California location in San Jose's Santana Row next summer, bringing its signature thick cookies and baked goods to the region. The 31-year-old bakery chain currently operates over 20 U.S. locations, including several in Southern California.
Read the full story at KTVU FOX 2 San FranciscoWhy It Matters
Silicon Valley residents and local food consumers gain a new retail dining option with the arrival of a nationally recognized bakery chain.
Key Facts
- Levain Bakery plans to open its first Northern California location in San Jose next summer.
- The new shop will be located in Santana Row in Silicon Valley.
- The bakery was founded 31 years ago in 1995 by Pam Weekes and Connie McDonald.
- The original shop opened on Manhattan's West 74th Street.
- The company's signature chocolate chip walnut cookie was originally created as a high-calorie snack for the founders while training as triathletes.
- Levain operates more than 20 U.S. locations, primarily on the East Coast and with existing shops in Southern California.
- Southern California locations include spots in Los Angeles's Larchmont Village and Venice neighborhoods, Beverly Hills, and Newport Beach.
Who's Mentioned
PersonConnie McDonald“Co-founder of Levain Bakery”locationNew York City“Origin city of the bakery”locationBay Area“Region where the company has not confirmed additional stores”locationBeverly Hills“City with a Levain bakery”locationSan Jose“City where the new bakery location will open”locationLarchmont Village“Neighborhood in Los Angeles with a shop”locationLos Angeles“City with existing Levain locations”PersonPam Weekes“Co-founder of Levain Bakery”locationSantana Row“Shopping and culinary destination in Silicon Valley”locationEast Coast“Region where most of the bakery's shops are located”locationNorthern California“Region receiving its first Levain Bakery location”OrganizationKTVU“Media outlet that received information from the company via email”locationSouthern California“Region with existing Levain Bakery shops”locationVenice“Neighborhood in Los Angeles with a bakery”locationWest 74th Street“Street location of the original shop”locationManhattan“Borough in New York City where the original shop opened”OrganizationLevain Bakery“New York City-born bakery expanding to Northern California”locationNewport Beach“City with a Levain bakery”