Levain Bakery, the New York City chain famous for its oversized cookies, is expected to open its first Florida location in Coconut Grove in early 2027, according to Coconut Grove Magazine.

The shop will be at 2979 McFarlane Rd., near CocoWalk. Miami New Times reported in March that Levain had filed permits with the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) for that address, placing it next to the Salty donut shop.

Connie McDonald and Pam Weekes founded Levain in 1995 as a small bread shop on Manhattan's Upper West Side. The name comes from the French word for leavening. The bakery's signature item, a six-ounce chocolate chip walnut cookie, was reportedly created as a high-energy training treat for the two friends, who were avid triathletes.

The cookie caught on. The Mercury News reported in October that Levain operates 20 locations nationally, including shops in Boston, Philadelphia, Washington, D.C., Chicago, Los Angeles and Newport Beach. The bakery bakes its goods in-house daily and also offers dark chocolate chocolate chip, oatmeal raisin and seasonal flavors, plus breads, brioche and pastries.

Miami got a preview in 2021, when Levain partnered with delivery service Caviar for a one-weekend pop-up. Miami New Times reported that fans quickly sold out the cookies.

McFarlane Road has been a busy stretch for Coconut Grove's dining scene. Miami Slice opened its Grove shop at 2996 McFarlane Rd. on Aug. 12, according to the Brescia Group, a local real estate firm tracking neighborhood business changes.

No specific opening date for Levain's Coconut Grove location has been published.