New York City's Levain Bakery coming to Philadelphia

State of play: Levain is expanding to Philly's Rittenhouse Square neighborhood after opening shops in Chicago, Boston, and Washington, D.C.

• Doors open at 8am Friday at 1518 Walnut Street.
• Daily hours have yet to be released.

🍪 What to expect: The bakery's signature 6-ounce cookies will come in six flavors starting at $5.25, including chocolate chip walnut (also available as gluten-free/vegan for $6.87) and oatmeal raisin.

• And look for a seasonal fall chocolate chunk cookie ($5.75).
• Coffee, bread and pastries are also on the menu. Sticky buns are available on the weekends.

🎁 1 fun thing: The first 100 guests will get free totes and swag.

🤗 Good vibes: The company will donate the store's opening day proceeds to Broad Street Love, the Center City nonprofit offering social services to people experiencing homelessness.

🎨 Local flavor: The former bank building will also feature a mural by Tara Jacoby featuring iconic Philly landmarks.

⏳ Pro tip: Be prepared to wait for your cookies.

• Levain is known to attract long lines.

Editor's note: This story has been corrected to reflect that Levain's signature cookies will cost $5.25+ (not $5.77+) and that the seasonal fall chocolate chunk cookie costs $5.75 (not $6.32).