Four and Twenty Blackbirds Reviews

Pie. Delicious, handmade pie. Salted carmel apple is rad, but seasonal specials are also so good.

Wouldn't go back. 10$ for a slice of pie and a 4oz cappuccino?... 2 stars for the pretty Lady.

Ordered the chocolate pudding pie as a mother's day gift (2020). It was a hit, and the the hand written notes nailed it! Also much love and thanks to the woman who delivered it (May 11th). You helped my put a smile on someone's face that day.

I have been trying to reach this company for five days now. I am in need of placing a wholesale order... the shops won t take my order, the phone mail box is full, the wholesale link on the website doesn t work, my emails are going without response, and I even tried to reach out through social media and had no luck there. This company is extremely unprofessional and have just lost a major future client looking for weekly pie deliveries for a large firm in Manhattan. I am utterly disappointed with the service, sorry, lack of service. And I m sure even after posting this complaint no one will reach out to me because apparently that s what they do in this company.

The pies are still worth walking 5 avenue blocks for, but the service has been going downhill for years.

Today I ordered a piece of pie, baked oatmeal and two lattes to stay. Observations:

* The staff briskly took my order, no warmth, just get it done attitude. Didn't offer whipped cream (like they used to).
* Unfortunately I've caught the barista pouring my latte in a paper cup too late. But at least they silently honoured my request to use a mug for the second one.
* No heads up that the oatmeal had to be warmed. I had to ask what happened to it as I was confused. They didn't ask whether I wanted it heated when they took the order.
* No smiles, no body language appreciation. I get that that's how some shops run their presence, but that's a big departure from what it used to be.

All of them are small things, but I used to come here for the pies, the coffee _and_ the service. From today, I may still occasionally come here but now despite the service.

I enjoyed my generous slice of caramel apple pie and the crust was flaky.

**Ordered takeout during COVID pandemic

Food
*Salty Honey pie - Very good; the salt [provided on the side] definitely adds something special

Some opinions does not have to be very long, as long as they are accurate, and forward an honest opinion: the Honey salted Pie is something that worth coming from for to taste it.

I'm sure thy have great pies, but they don't have *anything* for diabetics, like using Splenda or muffins with no sugar added. (A reminder that one out of ten Americans have some form of diabetes.)

Their stuff looks great and my friends love it, but I have to them eat -- nothing for me there.

Lovely quiet spot for morning coffee and a tasty treat.

Salty Honey, Chocolate Chess, and oatmeal with chocolate (forget the right name) pies are all divine. It's would be nice if we could have whipped cream to go! It's def part of the experience!

We were served by chef's wife Gana who was warm, friendly, and shared with us many interesting details

Amazing pies, great coffee, ambience is terrific and the staff wonderful! I will come back

Best pie since my grandmother left us. I cried over the apple pie. It reminded me of hers.

This is a great spot to grab breakfast on a weekend morning. I always find myself debating over what to get because the flavors are so good. A slice of pie and a black coffee are a lovely start to your day. Be careful with seating during peak times, this is a place where people claim their seats before they order. Although the pie is good, I would say that it s overpriced. $6 for a slice of pie is way too much. A bake shop on 5th sells (better?) for $4. And $0.75 for whipped cream? This place is definitely a treat, they would get my business more if they didn t charge so much.

It's a great place to visit and enjoy,also good food

Some of the best pie you'll ever have. All they serve is pie and coffee and they've been going strong for over a decade.

The pies are a lil pricey but you kinda get what you pay for. GOOD STUFF.

Overrated and underwhelming. And everybody that works there looks unhappy to be there.

Great and lovely pies in a not so lovely neighbourhood :).

Good coffee and friendly service. Worth visiting and need to try the pie next time

This ice latte is so weak... taste like it s just milk and water. Usually have the girls make it and they are anyways on point. They weren t there today.

The chocolate chess pie was the best pie I've ever had. Ever. And I've had a hell of a lot of pies.

The apple cheddar pie is amazing! Such a cozy spot. Almost makes me yearn for winter: pie, a soft sweater and a hot coffee on a cold day? Perfection.

Very nice place! Those pies was the best! Love you, guys!

Awesome pies. Limited selection sometime, hut others great place to hang out.

Stayed in Brooklyn in December and found this high rated eatery on Yelp. Place was clean and had nautical design theme. Walked in and the friendly staff immediately greeted and took my order. Of course, I had to try a couple of items :)

First, the Crab Roll. I was salivating when I saw it come out of the kitchen. It was stuff full off real fresh crab meat. I also ordered the Crab Mac & Cheese. It took a little longer because they bake it from scratch but was worth it. Piping hot, gooey tasty cheese w/ nice crust, and again, filled with real crab meat (see close up pic). The mac was big enough to share for 2 but I was solo so more for me...lol. Only wish the order of Crab Roll came w/ a side for the price of $13. The mac was only $11 bucks.

FYI, they don't serve fountain sodas here but offer homemade lemonade or ice tea and artisanal natural bottle sodas. I tried this Pineapple Coconut Nutmeg soda and it was delicious.

This place is popular for its varying selection of generous slices of pie! I've never been disappointed. Expect a line, but don't worry as it moves fast. When asked, say yes to the whipped cream!

Great spot for a treat. Don't count on being able to sit and eat it there.

The boyfriend and I went here for birthday pie, and were not disappointed! Great pie, good coffee, nice little cafe to hang out in.

Their Lemon Chess Pie is to die for ,they have great service and great pie

Loved the brown butter apple pie! The filling was fantastic and the crust was simply phenomenal

Solid, decent pies, but unexciting flavors. Good if you're in the mood for classics.

Just the best pie place in the city IMHO. They have about 4-5 pie flavors you can get by the slice, and you can get whole frozen pies to take home and eat later. Some of my favorites - Salted Apple Caramel (yum), chocolate chess, lemon chess, pecan and they have seasonal stuff like blueberry rhubard pie! Slices are about $7. They also have brownies and select savories pastries. Well worth the visit, and make sure you get the cream with the pie slices!

Great pies, coffee, and tea. Def worth a stop if in Gowanus

Yes, they have wonderful pies -- delicious especially when the season provides fresh produce (I'm not a huge fan of custard and cream pies). But beyond the obviousness of the delicious pies 4&20 also makes for a delightful spot to while away a few hours on work or relaxation. I have a wonderful memory of sitting in their shop with a hot latte watching the snow come down through the huge windows and feeling cocooned in a perfect little Brooklyn terrarium.

Favorite pie shop in NY hands down. Always try something new and it's high quality. Went with the Black Bottom Oat and a cappuccino today. Rich, filling and delicious.

Want a massive variety of pie? This is the place. I went with the Peach Crumble pie which was solid. Steady flow of customers with minimal wait. Service was average but not pushy. Worth a go if your sweet tooth is kicking you.

It's usually pretty crowded so I Ike to call a day ahead and get two or three whole pies to go, kinda pricey but they don't disappoint. I recommend the bittersweet chocolate pecan pie.

Cute little spot. I can t around 6pm and there were quite a few people working away. I was a little bummed they were all out of savory pie slices but had a piece of bird bread instead which was very tasty - full of nuts and seeds but light and fluffy. Pies looked amazing too!

Chocolate chess pie. Pricey, but... Worth. Every. Penny. I salivate when I think of it.

Serious about pies and average drip coffee. Tried the black bottom oat slice and a Hijicha Custard slice both were great and the right texture.

Excellent pies of traditional and seasonal varieties. The house made whipped cream is delicious, and goes well on the side of any of their selections. Worth a try!

Wish I lived closer to this place and could come every day.

This place is delicious! Save room after dinner and head here for dessert!

The pie was expensive but tasty unfortunately the customer service ruined the whole experience I would not go out of my way to go to this place again. The cashier and other person behind the counter seemed a little racist.

I have bought the Lemon Chess and Chocolate Chess pies. Absolutely Amazing! With each bite the high quality ingredients used in each pie comes through clearly on your taste buds. Pies like this might have been common many, many, years ago but you rarely see exceptional pastry, or anything else for that matter, made to such high standards nowadays like these treats. Even if you're not that into pie, you will be after savoring the buttery crusts and scrumptious fillings. Crafted with old fashioned care. You will be hooked after just one slice.

It might have been that we arrived later in the day and that I had very high expectations. It was okay pie but felt expensive (coffee creme and caramel apple flavors). The service was nice. It was a food goal; there is no need to go back.

That matcha pie. *drools*

I'm usually a fan of everything green tea flavored, and the crepe cake from Lady M usually takes the crown for deserts. The F&TB pie rivals it. It's that good.

An exemplar of what pie should be. Have tried many flavors, and have tried to reproduce many of the recipes at home. Brilliant all around. Salty honey is the most interesting and unique flavor, I think.

This place has delicious treats, the apple bread is to die for and the blueberry oatmeal muffin, warmed up and served with maple syrup, is tasty, too! They're known for their pies, of course, but I'm saying you can't really go wrong with any order here.

Serving seasonal pies and unusual flavor combinations Four & Twenty Blackbirds has been our favorite pie shop in NYC. We are always buying an assortment of slices to bring to gatherings. We especially love their grapefruit pie.

5.24.18 - Salted Caramel Apple Pie, never disappoints!

6/23/17 -picked up a Salted Caramel Apple pie, $40. Pricey, but worth it.

The location is cute and there are a number of seats and tables. It's a nice place to spend a mid-morning slice of pie...

***Previous Review - It's some darn good pies! The location gets great sunlight and natural light throughout the day. Definitely a good local spot to support. The pies are $40, which some believe is pricey, but the pies are really good!

I really thought it wouldn't live up to the hype but it was truly the best slice of apple pie I've had in NYC, actually maybe ever. I got the salted caramel apple and it was fantastic. I guess the only downside was that it was a little too small of a slice. Save your money and buy the whole dang pie! The atmosphere is coffee shop esque, people posted up on laptops and reading books and such. Quiet and relaxed. I've tried Martha's, Petee's, Blue Stove, and others, and this apple pie beats all of them. Those others were delicious, don't get me wrong, but this one won!

You won't know what you've been missing until you've tried one of their salted pie slices. Salty Honey or Salted Caramel Apple Pie -- can't go wrong either way. Your stomach will thank you.

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Take the NQR or F to Gowanus and have some awesome pie. Have a slice of their salted caramel apple flagship pie or the one with salt and honey (the salty honey!!!!!!), they're amazing. If the number of reviews at this place doesn't pursuance you to trek out here, then peak their Instagram. Have a biscuit or something in their pastry cabinet that's savory, too!!

The tiniest bathroom is available and totally functional, and there's a lot of table space if you wanna do work here. Ask the staff for recommendations if you need help!

It was awesome. Food is amazing, I really need the recipe.

Pies range from acceptable to extraordinary. Drop coffee should be avoided since they don't keep it fresh but the espresso drinks were quite good. As most has remarked, cliche of a brooklyn hipster joint, but if you like pie, good place to pass an hour or so enjoying a slice. As most remark, it is pricey. Regretfully, they don't understand the wonderful fusion of a hot pie and a scoop of just starting to melt vanilla ice cream - they have no way to heat the pies and the ice cream is served rock hard frozen.

Amazing Pies. Terrible service. Classic pouty 20-something vibe. Go in. Get pie. Don't ask any questions, don't let the tour tired souls behind the counter ruin your experience. The food is magic. Accept it for what it is. Coffee is fine but stick to the cold brew if you can.

Cute, hidden gem in Gowanus. Fresh coffee, delicious pies and plenty of spots to read the morning paper.

I would give it 4.5 if that was available. Pies were tasty, wasn't the biggest fan of the icecream.

These pies are amazing. We tried 3 different slices, salted caramel apple, salted honey, and black bottom oat. Personally the black bottom oat was my favorite! The oats were toasted and there's a few chocolate chip chunks inside there, phenomenal! The salted honey was the favorite on the table, like a delicious sweet custard textured pie with salt on top, so good! And then of course the caramel apple, all were amazing. I'll be back in a few years

A bit pricey but great pie, nice atmosphere and staff.

Salty Honey Pie is everything. If I could survive on only that, I would. I just wish they did a gluten free one because I have to make a sacrifice to my digestive system everytime I eat it. Honestly though, worth it.

Frankly an over-hyped place. The staff is rude. Maybe it's a brooklyn thing to add a brooklyn charm. If only the pies were good. I tried their savoury meat pie. It was anything but savoury and I have no idea why a savoury pie had a sugar coated covering. It was just a big disappointment.

The salted caramel apple is worth a visit and a taste!

I really enjoyed their salty honey pie. Terrific texture and taste!

First, the pies are great; a little on the pricey side, but delicious. Seating is fairly generous with a couple of outdoor benches to relax on. Coffee, not so much, but it's OK, and it's nice to have with a slice of pie, and the savories are also alright. I might be picky about my meat snacks but I don't really expect a sausage pie to just be a sausage cut in half with some sauerkraut. The pastry was nice, but perhaps I just have a different opinion on what a sausage pie should be.

And, in yet another review, I digress. Overall, place is fine. Pie is nice. People are cool. Seating is ample. Plus it's a nice destination after getting my teeth cleaned/drilled at my dentist's office next door.

Amazing pie, one of the best things I have ever tasted!