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Venerable outfit offering its famed cannoli & other Italian desserts, plus espresso, since 1892.
What to order: Cannolo Siciliano · Pistachio Gelato · Tiramisu Martini · Rainbow CookiesFrom Google Maps reviews.
Walking into Ferrara Bakery & Cafe felt like stepping into a classic piece of old New York Italian culture that somehow still survives in the middle of modern Manhattan. The moment you walk through the doors, you’re hit with the smell of espresso, pastries, sugar, fresh cannoli, and that unmistakable old-school bakery atmosphere that immediately makes the place feel warm, alive, and authentic. What I loved most is that Ferrara doesn’t feel manufactured for tourists — it feels like a place with
Stumbled upon this spot by chance and realized i’d walked into a long-standing bakery. I love that NYC serendipity! The pistachio gelato is a hit - rich, creamy and true to taste. The cafe has a nice old-school aesthetic that just makes sense. Definitely worth a visit.
This bakery is really good. this is the second time that we came back to this bakery because the cheesecake is good. The cannolis are good. All the desserts are tasty. The first time we went in we just stopped by picked up some desserts and left. However, this time we stopped by, got a table, had some drinks and ordered our desserts. It was a really good experience. The tiramisu martini is delicious. all in all a really good time. we will be coming back here next time we are in New York City.
From the May 12, 2025 health inspection. Lower-priority items are listed after the serious ones.
Cold food was held above 41°F, warm enough for bacteria to grow.
Frozen food was thawed in an unsafe way.
Plumbing issues: poor drainage, backflow risk, or wastewater handled improperly.