Steve's Authentic Key Lime Pie in Red Hook serves up phenomenal, handmade key lime desserts, including their game-changing chocolate-dipped Swingle, perfect for a sweet escape.
"Key lime pie is all about the limes and Steve’s takes them seriously. The citrus fruit commonly found in South Florida is shipped to this tiny and mostly to-go shop, for a properly tart rendition of the dessert that would make the Sunshine State proud. Skip the more gimmicky bites for the pie itself, a minimalist mix of crunchy graham cracker and smooth filling with just the suggestion of sugar." - Emma Orlow
"The key lime pie is a very particular type of pie, and purists know the difference between bakers that use fresh ingredients and those that take shortcuts. Discerning fans in search of the real deal will need to head to Red Hook. One of the few shops that use freshly squeezed key limes year-round, there are no slices offered here, just whole pies, but a four-inch mini version will happily feed one. Or try the shop’s popular Swingles: a mini key lime pie stuck on a stick, dipped in chocolate, and frozen –- also in chocolate raspberry and chocolate chipotle flavors. Pies run from $25 for eight-inch (serves four) and $35 for 10-inch (serves eight) with delivery as an option; pickup is the way to go." - Eater Staff, John Tsung
"You've probably indulged in the best key lime pie in NYC at one of the restaurants it's served in, or at a grocery store where it can be purchased (i.e. Union Market). But after a bike ride down Van Dyke St., you will be rewarded by a KLP covered in Belgian dark chocolate and served on a stick - The Swingle. You're welcome. The building, like many other locations in Red Hook, is situated right on the water looking directly west, featuring another (small, but charming) pier and park that offers (more) beautiful view. Treat yourself!" - Michael Ciancio
"While in Red Hook, you are legally obligated to eat a frozen, chocolate-covered key lime pie on a stick from Steve’s. We don’t make the rules. Their industrial space on the water has a bunch of picnic tables, and you can always take your pie-sicles to Louis Valentino Jr. Park right next to Steve’s - it has a glorious view of the water and the State Of Liberty." - hannah albertine
"You can follow signs to Valentino Pier, taking in the sensational view of the Statue of Liberty amid buttery wafts from Steve’s Authentic Key Lime Pie—be sure to grab one."
