Kensington Pies — Restaurant in Town of Hempstead

Came up from Florida to visit my father in Levittown. Was in the mood for a chicken pot pie. Did not want a frozen one from the store so I googled pot pies in Levittown and this place came up I couldn't believe it

Try to order on GrubHub said I was outside the service area which was 3 mi away lol I called the store they said there may be an issue but we will deliver directly from the store. I believe I was speaking to the owner what a perfect gentleman. I wanted four of the chicken and mushroom pies he wasn't sure if he had them within 2 minutes he said yes I have four of them they were quickly heated and delivered in less than 30 minutes to delivery boy or man was nothing but professional. I have never had an experience go so smooth. I said I was paying with cash and at $100 bill and the delivery person brought change I gave a $20 tip. Because they deserved it.

The only thing keeping it from five stars was that the pies were delicious but very dry. The only assumption I can make was they probably were not that popular and being refrigerated they probably dried up a little bit this was resolved by adding a little chicken gravy from a jar and wow they were spectacular we could not believe the amount of meat white meat too that was in them they weighed probably a pound each. I had trouble finishing it due to the amount but it was so good lol. We thoroughly enjoyed them and will try different ones next time I'm up I come up every 2 months or so this will be my go-to place. Now with that said, my brother who makes more frequent trips than I do from Florida to Levittown said he had the pizza there and it was outstanding. So next time will be a large pie with sausage and mushroom and maybe some chicken pot pies without the mushrooms they seem to be the most popular according to some of the reviews they sell out quickly. Thanks guys you got a...

Went here for the first time. Located in a pizza store, they have a freezer with various pies and sauage rolls. All foods are sealed and labeled according to their name. They also have an assortment of a few other british items such as sweets and condiments, too.

Purchased 2 sauage rolls and 1 steak and kidney pie.

While the sauague rolls were good, I was not sure the type used. A good savory pork sausage such as a british cumberland or a pork banger is preferred, but this did not quite have the taste of either. Still, it was enjoyable. However, the steak and kidney pie was a complete disappointment. While the Crust was semi ok, the inside consisted of ground beef with a small amount of diced vegetables with no gravy. It was very dry. A good steak and kidney pie should have lamb kidneys and cubed steak pieces, onions in a rich savory brown gravy, and then wrapped in a puff pastry and baked. This missed the mark all the way as it was dry and missing any seasoning, and the pastry was not puff and flaky the way a steak and kidney pie should be. As a result, I'm am hesitant to try any of their other pies such as the mince pies, etc. As they do have some other treats, I'll probably just stick with these and the sauage rolls.

Parking is on the street as the shop is on a main road with side...

I'm originally from the UK (Kensington, London...as it so happens), now based in NYC, and have been meaning to try Kensington Pies ever since they opened. I finally had the opportunity this weekend and picked myself up a Cornish pasty, sausage roll, Scotch egg, and pork pie (as well as a steak and onion pie, although that's still in my freezer). As any Brit would, I had preemptively set my expectations low so as not to be disappointed, but am delighted to report that I had no need. Each of the savoury pastries exceeded my expectations - absolutely delicious. If I had to critique, I would say that the sausage roll pastry was a tad dry, but nothing severe. All in all, I cannot recommend highly enough. Can't wait to try out my steak and onion pie, and to pop by again the next time I'm out on...