Levain and Pretty Cool Ice Cream debut Cookies à la Mode collab today
As part of the sweet partnership, the local parlor—which has locations in Logan Square (2353 N. California Avenue) and Lincoln Park (709 W. Belden Aveue)—will serve an exclusive Toasted Vanilla Bean ice cream flavor alongside Levain Bakery cookies starting Friday, May 30.
Chef Dana Cree, who created the flavor exclusively for Levain, states: 'I'm a long-time fan of Pam and Connie, the creators of Levain Bakery, and jumped at the chance to partner with them—especially to help celebrate their 30th anniversary. The vanilla in our scoop is toasted, which I think will pair perfectly with the richness of their cookies.'
The Cookies à la Mode special will be available throughout the summer for $10.50, including one cookie and one scoop of ice cream.
Along with Chicago, Levain's à la mode offering will pop up at other top-rate scoop shops around the country this summer, with each local partner bringing their own twist on classic vanilla. Participating ice-cream parlors include Caffè Panna in New York City, Wanderlust Creamery in Los Angeles, J.P. Licks in Boston, Milk Jawn in Philadelphia and Dolcezza in Washington, D.C.
'There is no sweeter pairing than cookies and ice cream, and no better time to bring them together than during our 30th anniversary year,' said John Maguire, CEO of Levain Bakery. 'We're thrilled to partner with such incredible local ice cream makers to bring something extra special to our neighborhood bakeries this summer. Ice cream has long been one of the most requested treats from our customers. This collaboration is a fun, nostalgic way to surprise and delight them, while continuing to celebrate the community spirit and love of sweets that's defined Levain since 1995.'
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