Four & Twenty Blackbirds

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.

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!

Pies decent but awful customer service. Don't tell me that I can grab a leftover pie after closing time on Xmas eve (my birthday) and then rudely shut the door in my face. "There's almost every kind of pie left" is what I was told and that they would be open another 30 min. 15 min later, door in my face and total rudeness. If you're closed I understand and end of story. I rushed over because someone told me it was fine. Horrible communication and service.

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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!

Unquestionably five stars, and one of Brooklyn's best little snack shops. The pies are uniformly creative and brilliant, with a nice daily selection that usually includes fruit, chocolate, nut, and old-fashioned cream. Prices are very low for the quality, the space is rustic and warm, and the staff couldn't be friendlier. If I lived in the neighborhood I'd be spherical right now.