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The Blue Stove
- Nearest Transit:
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Graham Av (L)
Lorimer St (L)
Grand St (L)
- Hours:
Mon-Fri 8 am - 9 pm
Sat-Sun 10 am - 9 pm
- Price Range:
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$$
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- No
- Parking:
- Street
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- No
About This Business:
Magnificent Pastries specializes in cakes of all shapes and sizes... wedding cakes, mouthwatering cupcakes, cheese cakes, fruit tarts, and elegant… read more »
117 reviews for The Blue Stove
Review Highlights
"And they make some pretty fantastic pie."
(in 66 reviews)
"Their strawberry rhubarb is off the hook."
(in 11 reviews)
"My favorite is the key-lime, it's the real deal here."
(in 10 reviews)
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117 reviews in English
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Review from Apple J.
New York, NY
2/8/2012 5 Check-ins Here
I wish there are more cafes like The Blue Stove in NYC. Nonetheless, I'm very happy to have found this hidden gem.
During my 2 years project on a new development nearby, I had no where to connect to the Internet for work. So I spent nearly everyday here for hours using their generous Wi-Fi and stuffing my face with every homemade pie and pastry in the cafe. Let's say you haven't had ham & cheese for breakfast until you've tasted their Ham & Swiss Savory. I'm not a big fan of goat cheese, but I can't resist their Fig & Goat Cheese Savory. Simply love it. Chocolate Mouse pie and Chicken Pot pie are also my favorites. While you're here, ask for it to stay and treat yourself to a Key Lime pie as well. Sit back and enjoy the early 1900s ambiance as they heat up your food. Everything here is homemade style, just like how someone's grandma would make them. When the food is ready, one of the friendly staffs will bring them to you.
Though my project ended last year, I still come back from time to time just for the pies. I hope you'll enjoy this place as much as I have. -
Review from Yuko A.
Manhattan, NY
1/16/2012
I spend way too much time here. I eat way too many pies and I wouldn't be surprised if I have diabetes now.
Every time I go here, I keep thinking I should get a job there because the staff are probably the happiest most helpful and friendly workers in New York.
Go and eat the key lime pie, the chicken pot pie and the fig and goat cheese pastry.
The tea cups are really cute, there is free WiFI and the tea/coffee is bottomless if you stay in!
Its sunny, cutely adorned and you will not be the only one who stays there using their WIFI for 5 hours straight. They don't care if you do either, in fact they encourage it. -
Review from Mike K.
Brooklyn, NY
11/28/2011
Lovely gaggle of girls manning the station. They smile, ask about your day, and radiate warmth. Not like these other hipsters too cool for school. It's a little cramped, but homely, and a perfectly doable spot for laptop squatting.
I recommend the homemade chai. It's creamy and pleasantly spiced. Their espresso ice cream float will set your pulse on blue fire though. They have these weirdly inviting jars for certain drinks which adds to the character of the place. For a workspace with relaxing decor and welcoming staff, I feel it kicks Variety's ass. -
Review from Scott D.
Brooklyn, NY
2/5/2012
Their pot pies are amazing...when they have them...which is NEVER.
Their vegetable pot pie tastes like it is filled with stuffing but not chicken.
Where is my chicken pot pie? I don't know when I will be able to answer this question.
You are failing, Blue Stove. -
Review from Christian G.
Brooklyn, NY
1/18/2012
I shared one of their small Pear Ginger pies and it was as perfect as could be. I'll be a regular customer without question.
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Review from Moles B.
Santa Cruz, CA
1/20/2012
I love everything. The hot chocolate is a title week but it's a great place. Good pies and beautiful store.
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Review from Colleen C.
Brooklyn, NY
The Blue Stove is appropriately darling.
Perched in East Williamsburg, with this name, The Blue Stove,...serving delicious baked goods and hawking well-pulled espresso drinks, should we expect anything less?
No.
The Blue Stove. Darling. Ok, now that we've settled that, I can tell you a bit about my brief, albeit sweet, experience. Popped in on unnecessarily warm mid-November evening in dire need of some pep-in-my-step. After sleeping haphazardly on the G/L trains...yes, coffee.
The Blue Stove delivered with a very balanced Americano. Perfect temperature. Warm service. All the dairy products in real glass bottles at the "coffee accessory" bar.
A comfortable din. A few people scattered about reading papers, cradling laptops. By no means a scene.
And for the love of God, those baked gods. GOODS. Seriously, I just didn't even look too hard because I'd have just stayed for too long, missed my engagement, etc. I did snap a photo of their Thanksgiving offerings...and if you are a smarty, you'll pick up something to take home to your parents, family, home for Thanksgiving, etc and be the talk of the dinner. Now, just made you look pretty responsible, right!?
Seriously. I might just trek back over there to do that myself. Pumpkin pie, surely...
*cash only.Listed in: Coffee Brooklyn
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Review from Isabel L.
11/7/2011 4 Check-ins Here
Good Illy espresso CHECK
Reasonably priced CHECK
AMAZING PIE CHECK
They also have the most friendly Staff out of any coffee shop I've been in brooklyn
Must get:
currant and orange Zest scones
Apple Pie -
Review from Lakshmi R.
Chicago, IL
9/24/2011
What a great little spot. The staff is SO nice. My friend and I were hemming and hawing for an annoying long time over whether or not to get a big quiche for someone's birthday thing, and one of the girls behind the counter accommodated us by carefully extracting a quiche from its pan and placing it into another for us to take home. Why was this so awesome of her? Because you normally have to order them 24-48 hours in advance *and* switching pans like this can lead to broken quiches. She was super sweet.
Icing on the cake? The quiche was crazy good and the crust remained tender, buttery and flaky for several days. Score. -
Review from Kat H.
Somerville, MA
10/24/2011
This is a small, adorable pie shop with a wonderful staff. That being said, we unfortunately did not find the food to be that great.
We had the plum crumble and apple pie, and both were very sweet, even for us. It took away from the fruit flavor, which to me is the supposed to be the star of the pie. We ordered a hot chai and it tasted mostly of cloves, which was not appealing.
Also, we stopped by around 11am, and the place was full of laptop users. Normally this is not a big deal at restaurants, but the tables are soo tiny you can't comfortably fit one person across from another, let alone next to each other. Since laptop users were sitting in every other seat, it was impossible to sit anywhere without jabbing elbows, kicking shins and knocking drinks over. It was incredibly claustrophobic!
Others have reviewed this place highly and we will probably try it again, but try their savory pies and quiches next time... to go. -
Review from Jaclyn L.
10/11/2011
A cute little pie shop that's a great place to bring out-of-town friends who are visiting or if you just want a really awesome treat.
Their pies are truly exceptional and it's good fun to get one of the small ones for a few bucks, but damn are the larger pies expensive.
What I love to get at Blue Stove are their espresso floats. So good in the summer.
It's also a great place to go if your internet is out! -
Review from A M.
Orlando, FL
1/25/2012
I had the raspberry plum pie with pecan cumble on top. It was so good! I like that it wasn't too tart like raspberries tend to be. The pecan on top was really good too and not overly sweet. The place is nice and retro looking and the girl at the counter was super nice and helpful. I'm definitely taking friends back there.
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Review from kellan e.
Brooklyn, NY
12/3/2011
I've been told the pumpkin pie used to be better back when they made it with a nut and graham cracker crust. I couldn't comment. But I can tell you I've eaten a lot of pumpkin pies in my day, and I've made a lot of pumpkin pies, and I consider myself something of a pumpkin pie aficionado, and the pumpkin pie at Blue Stove is world class.
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Review from Justin L.
Brooklyn, NY
9/18/2011
Good
Coffee,
Better pie,
And a nice staff.
Lots of laptop warriors. 5 a slice. -
Review from Amy L.
New York, NY
7/23/2011 6 photos
Great atmosphere, lots of younger people on laptops and reading books. Great staff. Quality pastries and cafe drinks.
The chocolate cream pie was lovely. The chocolate bourbon bundt cake were also great. I had a fresh blueberry lemonade that was so good on a hot summer day.
Definitely visiting again. -
Review from Briana J.
Chicago, IL
8/8/2011
Best biscuit of my life. So good. Served with honey butter. I only ordered one but I wanted 10.
Also they were very non-judgmental when I asked to have a brownie before 10am. Lovely people. -
Review from Molly T.
Manhattan, NY
6/15/2011
Oh man. All I wanted was coffee and then my boyfriend was all casually, 'Lets go to Blue Stove' and then bam. SUDDENLY PASTRIES.
Woah. We had something with goat cheese and walnuts? Then something else with something sweet in it. They were so amazing. It made me rethink my whole stance on pie and pastries, which is that their fillings makes me sad.
We ate and I watched as the adorable pastry chefs constructed pot pies in the back of the kitchen and was wonderfully inspired by the fact that everything is made in-house. I think I have to try making pastries at home soon! -
Review from Katie G.
Brooklyn, NY
5/5/2011
My boo called me up Tuesday morning to tell me that we're going to his mother's house at night. As soon as I got off the phone with him, I broke into cold sweat. HOLY MOLY, THIS IS THE FIRST TIME I'M MEETING HIS MOTHER--WHAT DO I BRING: WINE, FLOWERS, PIE!?! I opted for pie. And what a good choice that was, past Katie.
The chick behind the counter was a doll! She answered all my (kooky) pie concerns and questions, and even took extra care in packaging the pies. I ended up purchasing the sour cherry pie and the pear ginger crisp
So let's fast forward to his mother's house:
After we gulped down his mother's delicious home-cooked meal, it was time for tea. (My debut). Bring forth the pastries! All of us scarfed down the sour cherry pie in a matter of seconds. The crust was executed so well! Barely having any room in our stomachs left after that, we tasted the pear ginger which was really delicious too. Both pies were a hit. Phew.Thank you, Blue stove!
*JUST MAKE SURE TO BRING CASH DOLLA BILLS WITH YOU, for they're cash only! -
Review from Tine C.
Manhattan, NY
8/27/2011
Have not been disappointed yet. :)
Walked in the rain in the midst of preparing for a hurricane to get my strawberry and rhubarb pie fix :) Something about freshly baked, yummy ingredients, and the friendly atmosphere made my rainy weather blues disappear. -
Review from JOSEPH M.
Brooklyn, NY
8/3/2011 1 Check-in Here
Smaller than Variety down the street, but a little cozier, and I think the coffee tastes better.
Free Wifi -
Review from Sarah C.
Brooklyn, NY
11/12/2011
Wonderful pies, great service, lovely atmosphere. I especially love their savory pies for dinner!
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Review from Daniela A.
Brooklyn, NY
4/8/2011
DELICIOUS pies. Amazing. Seriously.
Apple, Pumpkin, and new Plum Crumb. I just sighed hard.
That's how good these pies are.
I've invented reasons to get pie just so I can come here and grab some.
Pi day - well duh, we need pie!
The girls behind the counter are always super friendly and helpful. -
Review from Bee D.
Brooklyn, NY
8/7/2011
Walked over here hungover as all hell in the heat, sort of grumpy.
Left with a bag of cookies and a pastry for my lazy boyfrand from the sweet counter girl.
Walked home with melty chocolate from the choco-oatmeal cookie, powdered sugar from the chocolate cookie and cinnamon from the snicker doodle cookie covering my fingers and likely my face.
Bliss! -
Review from Joseph T.
Brooklyn, NY
1/1/2012
Yummy food and coffee, fast and friendly service, charming and unhurried atmosphere.
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Review from Diane M.
Brooklyn, NY
I love this place. I really like pie, and their crusts are just so good. And the fillings are so good. And the coffee's really good (and there are free refills).
Also everyone who works there is really friendly. Or maybe I just really like it how they bring my food to me so I don't have to awkwardly stand around and wait for my pie or quiche to get warmed up.
When it comes to getting work done. I like doing work here, and when I've show up at the right time I've always gotten a seat. The wrong times to show up to get work done are A) on the weekend and B) right when school's getting out, as there are just enough adorable school-aged children with siblings in strollers that are getting an after school snack with a parent that the energy in Blue Stove gets a little distracting.
And you don't just have to get pie by the slice. If you want to buy a whole one, that's cool too.
Also, it's cash only... but you can totally place your order and then run down the street to the ATM if you need a few more dollars. No harm, no foul. -
Review from Miriam S.
ASTORIA, NY
3/23/2011
Delicious.
I've stopped by this cute shop many a times to get my daily dose of pie! The chocolate pie is one of my favorites as well as the strawberry rhubarb. The staff is as delightful and sweet as the pie they serve. It's always a pleasure to stop by here and grab a smile and a pie! -
Review from Grace A.
Brooklyn, NY
3/18/2011
Variety was a little too crowded and dark for a 70 degree March day, so I walked a few more blocks to Blue Stove, which my friend had recommended. Oh my gahhhd I love it so much more than Variety. The place is really bright and airy, with old tiled floors and cute vintage-y decor. There's a long table down the middle of the place, with a few more little tables scattered around and plenty of window and counter seating. The wireless is free but needs a password - just ask whoever's at the counter for it.
The iced coffee (yes it is really that warm out today) was pretty solid and served in a little Ball jar - $2.00 for a small and $2.50 for a large. Get your coffee fixings at the old school blue stove toward the back. The milk is all in glass bottles and submerged in an ice tub - yay refrigeration! Also, free refills. Ridiculous.
I am quite glad I was too lazy to go home for lunch, because the artichoke heart, red pepper and fontina quiche ($5) was aaaaaamazing. So effing good with a perfect crust. I'd recommend getting the mesclun side salad for an extra two dollars, served with an oddly thick yet delicious homemade balsamic vinaigrette.
Definitely my new daytime work spot. -
Review from Gagstar B.
Brooklyn, NY
4/20/2011
Having just eaten at the miserable Pies 'n Thighs the night before, it was like the Zeus of food pulling me up from the sewers and pumping me full of cream filling and ambrosia!
But as bananas as the food is - it's the staff that elevates the place to 5 stars. Best. Service. Ever. -
Review from annelise d.
Los Angeles, CA
9/20/2011
Due to the criminal behavior of Time Warner, I've been living without internet for a while, which makes cafes an essential element in my life. Blue Stove is my most frequent destination. I've never had the pie, but the quiche is excellent and I really like the tea selection. There's always somewhere to sit and plenty of outlets for laptop users. There are free refills if you get certain drinks to stay, and they don't begrudge you refills and internet connection even if you're there for 5 hours or so. A delight.
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Review from Brian W.
Manhattan, NY
12/8/2011
This place is so money, when it come to making pies. Either the sweet or savory. I travel from midtown Manhattan for the pulled pork or the apple. When in season, the blackberry mousse is out of this world. Do yourself a favor and visit Williamsburg .
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Review from Preston C.
Brooklyn, NY
10/30/2010
I'm mainly submitting this (non) review in order to fix the accessibility tag. I'd love to be able to give a proper review of Blue Stove, but unfortunately it's not wheelchair accessible (there's a single 6 inch step).
It's a shame that what looks to be such a wonderful new business would let the lack of a small ramp get in the way of allowing all customers to dine inside.
Hopefully, they'll fix this soon and I'll be able to give it a proper review. -
Review from W J.
Brooklyn, NY
12/8/2011
never had a bad experience here, and i am usually easily annoyed while going into bakery/coffee shops. every counter girl has bee super friendly and the orange and currant scone is amazing. def my pick. Illy coffee too!
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Review from Jillian K.
New York, NY
3/3/2011 1 Check-in Here
I want to love this place so much. The atmosphere is friggin' adorable -- it's like what my grandma's house would have been, if my grandma had been hip. There are cute decorations, cute pastries, and cute drinks.
But my latte was forgettable, my orange-currant scone was okay but unremarkable and served at room temperature, and the chai is downright untasty.
But I'll be back to try the pie. Hopefully that will give me the excuse to love this place that I've been looking for! -
Review from Rachel S.
Boston, MA
1/3/2011
I feel extremely lucky to live near the Blue Stove. They have really delicious pie (their pumpkin is my fav.), their savory pastries are amazing, and the staff is friendly and completely unpretentious.
Also, on nice days there's usually an adorable old couple sitting on a bench outside, people-watching and being all sweet! -
Review from breanne k.
Woodside, NY
12/11/2010
I love pie. really love pie. I declare each summer the summer of pie and bake as much as I can. and then rejoice in the glory of pie by making six different pies and inviting my friends to share in the gluttony.
I went to the blue stove having heard of the glory that is the pie that they serve. and I was elated at the results. I got the plum crumble and the apple. and immediately upon finishing the first piece I wanted more.
and am already planning my next visit. as should you. -
Review from Melanie S.
Brooklyn, NY
12/12/2010
I probably would have given it 3.5 if I could. 4 seemed a bit too generous but they're a bit better than a 3.
So anyone who knows me knows I hate Williamsburg. If it weren't for my friends in fact, I'd never bother coming all the way up to this neighborhood (that and I have no reason or motivation to otherwise).
But I really don't have much to complain about this place. Both girls at the counter were very nice. I got a scone with apple cider. While everything was yummy, I docked them rating points for the scalding hot apple cider. I probably could have heated the entire car with that thing. I didn't notice if they had the cup holder card boards nor did they give one---which makes a difference as to whether or not it's my own fault I spent the first ten minutes playing Hot Potato with my cup. After ripping my mouth a new one though, it's pretty damn good apple cider.
If my friends bring me here again, I'd probably try one of the pies next...and bring an oven mitt for the hot drinks. -
Review from Mr. Robert Dobalina S.
Brooklyn, NY
7/5/2010
For the love of god and baby jesus in the manger. This is not a test.
My whole family is Amish. All of 'em. And they make some pretty fantastic pie. But this is the first place to make a pie better than grandma. The chocolate mousse pie was so rich I couldn't finish my piece.* The crust was actually done right. No, done perfect. Someone knows how to make a crust!
Turns out these are family recipes passed down for generations, and it shows.
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*I've never not been able to finish anything chocolate. Including half gallons of Häagen-Dazs.Listed in: The Cesspool that is…, Treat Yourself
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Review from Sidewalk B.
Brooklyn, NY
9/17/2010
Grandma would be proud to dine at this fine bakery, newly established a few short blocks off of the Graham Avenue L stop.
Blue Stove is famous for it's decadent pies which range seasonally from strawberry rhubarb, peach, raspberry to pumpkin and pear. But, you won't be disappointed by any of their other tasty treats such as whoopie pies, cakes, and cookies. And, on a cold night, don't bother cooking. Stop on by the Blue Stove and pick up the most amazing chicken or veggie pot pies you've ever tasted.
The quaint charm of the bakery (wifi / free refills) matched by the owner's uncanny ability to master old fashioned baking technique, make this Graham Avenue gem a must-try. -
Review from Catie M.
Brooklyn, NY
6/30/2011
The Blue Stove is amazing. Their sweet pies are amazing. Their savory pies are amazing. Their homemade chai is amazing. Their spiced coca is a wondrous dreamland. The people who work there are all so nice. When I didn't have internet I came here every day to work, and it was a gloriously delicious few weeks. Sometimes it can be a bit crowded, but that's just a testament to their friendly laid-back atmosphere, their good drinks, and their fast wifi. Also, if you don't have time to sit and have a drink and look out the window at passers-by, at least grab a slice of coffee cake in the morning- that stuff is crack.
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Review from phoebe s.
Boston, MA
10/29/2011
Such a cute place, with amazing quiche, pie and coffee, and a super nice staff!
