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A bakery · Lower East Side · on one of my lists

Ferrara Bakery & Cafe.

Worth it, says Antonina. Opened in 1892 Ferrara’s has been a neighborhood favorite for generations and a spot folks know to visit when searching for the best cannoli in NYC.

Antonina Pattiz
Antonina PattizI went myself · from my list Best cannoli in New York
A hand holds a chocolate-dipped cannoli in front of a gelato case at Ferrara Bakery.
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195 Grand St Directions
Website
ferraranyc.com
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Ferrara Bakery & Cafe is on one of my lists, Best cannoli in New York. Below you’ll find what I wrote about it there. At the end, where it is and what’s near.

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Worth it, says Antonina. Been? Say if you agree.

Best cannoli in New York

No. 5 on that list
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Opened in 1892 Ferrara’s has been a neighborhood favorite for generations and a spot folks know to visit when searching for the best cannoli in NYC. The secret to their success lies in part thanks to the Great Depression. Hear me out – in order to reduce waste, the cafe started baking small batches of pastries multiple times a day, and since the treats were always fresh Ferrara’s popularity grew.

The family owned business is now being ran by its fifth generation. By staying true to the principles that grew the business they’ve been one of the best Lower East Side bakeries for more than 100 years. 

I’m going to let you in on a local secret. Although Ferrara Bakery & Cafe is widely known for being one of the best spots for a cannoli in NYC, their sfogliatelle (also called lobster. Tail) is what other professional bakers rave about. Each bite sends flakes flying and I’d put the silky cream-filling on everything if they sold it in bulk.

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