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3 reviews for 4 & Twenty Blackbirds
3 reviews in English
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Review from Anna E.
2/15/2012
Three words: Almond Marzipan Scones. Do yourself a favor and get a few because they're THAT GOOD. We get at least a couple every time we come so we don't have to fight over them.
This charming bakeshop is a wonderful spot for picking up the most delicious baked goodies, from morning pastries, to gorgeous cakes that taste just as amazing as they look (carrot is a favorite, chocolate looks luxurious, and, you can buy them by the slice!). I absolutely love their savory bread puddings, a perfect eggy breakfast item if you're anything like me and prefer salty rather than sweet things for breakfast, or if you like to mix it up. Usually two different ones are offered. The last one I savored was sausage, tomato, fennel and caramelized onion.
I'm always bursting at the seams with excitement whenever I wake up on a Saturday morning and we have treats from 4 & Twenty Blackbirds to break the fast.
Tip: Cash only + not open Sundays, Mondays, or Wednesdays
(Update 2/25/12 - Came around 9:30/10am and no savory bread pudding in sight. Was told they'd be done in 20mins or so, because the ovens had been used for the muffins, scones, coffee cakes, etc. earlier in the morning. Instead of waiting, we picked up a couple hot-cross buns that one of the employees recommended and they ended up being a tad too sweet for us, but still very good otherwise.) -
Review from Meredith R.
Guilford, CT
1/29/2010
First of all, just walking in there and taking a deep breath will give you a sugar high immediately.
Everything I've tried there is delicious: macaroons, cranberry and orange cheesecake, apple cheesecake, and a flourless dark chocolate cake that rivals Finale's delightful version up in Boston. They sell some of their products by the slice, so you don't have to buy a whole cake if you don't want to. They also make a chocolate mousse "yule log" that you have to order ahead of time for the holidays, as they only make a set number every year. I'll be doing that next year.
Beware: credit cards NOT accepted. Check or cash only. Call ahead to make sure they're open, and be prepared for the possibility of waiting in line. There are two or three little tables set up for in-store eating that are always taken whenever I go.
It's definitely worth it, though. The ladies who work there are super nice and very helpful, and ready with a recommendation if you're not sure what to get. -
Review from ronald s.
4/20/2010
a pretty good bake shop. we were here sort of mid-day and it looked like they had run out of a few things. the open kitchen is visible from the ordering counter and it was nice and clean. the cupcake i had was small, but for $1.65 or something like that it was fairly priced and quality was very good. the cookie had the largest chocolate chips i have ever had and was a good size too but a little too nutty. i would go back and try to go earlier next time to get a better choice of goods.. breads all looked decent too. it seems there are a lot of bake shops around here??
