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- Cost$5+
- Address148 Mulberry St, New York, NY 10013
- From my guide, updated September 2026.
A visit to Caffe Palermo is a non-negotiable when visiting Manhattan’s Little Italy. The New York institution has been serving a can’t miss cannoli in NYC for more than 50 years! The cafe is run by pastry chef “Baby” John DeLutro whose been dubbed the NYC Cannoli King. The place isn’t hard to miss either, there’s a giant glowing sign that reads Cannoli King at its entrance drawing folks in like a magnet.
The sweet-treats are made fresh and in house daily and the flavor translates with each bite. I will mention two draw-backs to. The first is that there is often a line, but luckily it moves quickly.
The second is that these puppies cost a pretty penny ($5+) but you’re also paying for the location, name and reputation. Caffe Palermo makes an iconic NYC cannoli and you won’t want to miss it, remember you’re paying for the experience not just the treat!