Since 1892, Ferrara Bakery & Cafe has been serving Italian pastries and coffee at 195 Grand Street in Little Italy. Settle in for a cannoli with espresso, or browse the cases for tiramisu, sfogliatella, rainbow cookies and cakes. The old-school cafe has seating for a sit-down dessert, and you can also take pastries to go. Gelato, including pistachio, adds a cool stop on a walk through the neighborhood.
A Little Italy bakery since 1892
Ferrara Bakery & Cafe opened in Little Italy in 1892. Its name was originally Caffè à Ferrara, meaning “coffee in Ferrara,” after the Italian city north of Bologna. In its early years, the cafe was a gathering place for opera-goers who came to talk about the arts.
Today, the bakery and cafe keeps its focus on Italian sweets and coffee. The old-style interior and pastry displays give you plenty to look at while choosing between a quick takeaway and a seated coffee break.
What to order
Cannoli are a signature choice, especially with espresso at a cafe table. The cases also hold tiramisu, sfogliatella, rainbow cookies, cheesecake, cakes and other pastries. If you want something cold, try gelato; pistachio is one of the flavors noted for its real pistachio pieces.
For a longer stop, pair a pastry with espresso or another coffee. Ferrara also serves dessert drinks, including a tiramisu martini. Selection can make choosing difficult, so take a look through the cases before you order.
Sitting in or taking pastries to go
You can eat inside or take your order away. The cafe suits a short dessert stop between exploring Little Italy, while a box of pastries makes it easy to bring several treats with you. It can get busy, but the counter line has been reported to move efficiently.
Ferrara is at 195 Grand Street. Payment options include cash, debit cards and NFC mobile payments. Paid street parking is listed nearby, and the entrance is wheelchair accessible.
FAQ
What is Ferrara Bakery & Cafe known for?
The Little Italy bakery is known for Italian pastries, including cannoli, tiramisu, sfogliatella and rainbow cookies, as well as coffee and gelato.
Can you sit down at Ferrara Bakery & Cafe?
Yes. You can have coffee and pastries inside or order them to take away.
When did Ferrara Bakery & Cafe open?
It opened in 1892 in Little Italy.
What payment methods are accepted?
The listed options are cash, debit cards and NFC mobile payments.
