Four & Twenty Blackbirds
Pie shop · Gowanus ·
Handmade pies by the slice or whole, with seasonal flavors
Handmade pies by the slice or whole, with seasonal flavors
"In the hip heart of Brooklyn, I encountered a cornerstone of the modern pie movement founded by sisters Emily and Melissa Elsen in 2010 that draws on their grandmother’s recipes and seasonal, unexpected pairings. I loved how their rotating, creative flavors redefine pie — standouts include Black Bottom Oatmeal (like a gooey oatmeal chocolate chip cookie), Matcha Custard, Szechuan Peppercorn Chocolate, and Salted Caramel Apple finished with Angostura bitters — and those constant rotations have earned the shop legions of fans." - Veronica Stoddart
"We can't hide it anymore: Hyperaktivists love pie! As children, we swore we'd eat pie everyday, and we don't give up on our dreams. Now that we work a few blocks from Four & Twenty Blackbirds, the best pie shop in America, we get a slice (or two, or eight) of chocolate chess or salted caramel apple at every possible opportunity. The crust is light and flaky, the fillings handmade and locally sourced, and they have savory options as well." - Hyperakt
"A Brooklyn-based pie specialist offering nationwide-shippable pies; signature classics available for shipping include salted caramel apple, bittersweet chocolate pecan, and salty honey pie — ordering all three is recommended for a large Thanksgiving gathering." - Monica Burton
"In many ways, Four & Twenty Blackbirds kicked off the New York pie renaissance with the opening of their Gowanus-based location in 2009. Since then, the shop has become a national icon, known for their seasonal pie rotations. For Thanksgiving, co-owner Melissa Elsen estimates that the in-demand bakery will make over 5,000 pies, many already spoken for between national and wholesale customers. Luckily, for New York locals, they are offering four of their greatest hits for pickup, salted caramel apple, brown-butter pumpkin, bittersweet chocolate pecan, and their unique salty honey, a fan favorite and Four & Twenty Blackbird original. Pre-orders are live now. Pies go for $45 and pick-up is available at the Gowanus shop from Sunday to Thursday November 28 at 3 p.m." - Eater Staff
"This excellent Gowanus pie shop is ready to sub in as your pastry chef. The 10-inch pies are $44, and come in four varieties: salted caramel apple (their most popular), brown butter pumpkin, bittersweet chocolate pecan, and salty honey. Pies can be ordered for pickup November 24-28, and limited local delivery slots are available." - hannah albertine, carina finn koeppicus, molly fitzpatrick