Ferrara Bakery in Little Italy
Ferrara Bakery has anchored Grand Street in Little Italy since 1892, making it one of the oldest pastry cafes in the country and, by its own account, America’s first espresso bar. Five generations of the Ferrara family have kept the tiled floors, big mirrors and dark-wood molding largely intact, and the pastry cases still stop tourists and locals alike in their tracks.
It’s best known for its cannoli, filled to order with thick sweet ricotta, along with sfogliatelle, lobster tails, tiramisu and gelato. Open late every night, it’s the classic move for an after-dinner espresso and dessert once the rest of the neighborhood winds down.
What to Expect
There’s no happy hour here. Ferrara is a bakery and cafe, so instead of discounted drinks you get espresso, Italian pastries and gelato served across long daily hours, running late into the evening on weekends.
The Room
An old-world cafe with tile floors, towering mirrors, dark-wood molding and glass pastry cases, plus a second-floor event space overlooking Grand Street. It’s equal parts working bakery and sit-down espresso bar, busy and historic.
Who Ferrara Bakery Is For
| Occasion | Why It Works |
|---|---|
| Classic cannoli | The signature cannoli, with crisp shells and thick ricotta, is the reason most people walk in. |
| After-dinner dessert | Open late seven days a week, it’s a go-to for espresso and pastry after a Little Italy meal. |
| Espresso break | It bills itself as America’s first espresso bar and remains a solid mid-day coffee stop. |
| Old-school NYC | The 1892 room, run by the fifth generation of the family, is a landmark for a taste of historic New York. |
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Ferrara Bakery FAQ
Does Ferrara Bakery have a happy hour?
No. Ferrara is a historic Italian pastry cafe rather than a bar, so it doesn’t run a happy hour. Come for cannoli, espresso and Italian desserts instead.
Where is Ferrara Bakery?
It’s at 195 Grand Street, between Mulberry and Mott, in Little Italy, Manhattan, a few blocks from the Canal St and Grand St subway stations.
What is Ferrara Bakery known for?
Its cannoli above all, plus sfogliatelle, lobster tails, tiramisu and gelato. Established in 1892, it claims to be America’s first espresso bar.
What are Ferrara Bakery’s hours?
It’s open daily from 9am, until 10pm Sunday through Thursday and 11pm on Friday and Saturday, making it a reliable late-night dessert stop.
Happy hour times and deals last verified June 2026. Details can change — confirm with Ferrara Bakery before visiting for a specific deal.