We compared 2 of New York City's best chocolate chip cookies and the verdict was clear

A chocolate chip cookie is a simple treat, but when done right it's one of the most satisfying and comforting desserts out there.

We decided to pit two NYC favorites against each other to see which cookie is superior.

Our first contender was the chocolate chip walnut cookie from Levain Bakery, a cult favorite among locals and tourists alike. Our second won the title of Grub Street's absolute best chocolate chip cookie in NYC: Petrossian's chocolate chip pecan cookie.

Keep scrolling to see how they stacked up.