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The World’s 100 Best Pastry Shops

Ferrara Bakery & Cafe

New York, United States

  1. THE WORLD’S BEST PASTRY SHOPS WORTH A JOURNEY · 2026 ✦ ✦ N° 88 2026
Ferrara Bakery & Cafe

A long-running Italian bakery and cafe in Little Italy, with table service and a takeaway counter for cannoli, lobster tails, cheesecake and gelato. Display cases fill a wood-panelled room, and it has a long history and an old-school setting.

Highlights

  • Cannoli
  • Lobster tail pastry
  • Rainbow cookies and gelato

Good to know

  • Many items have no displayed prices
  • Seats inside or takeaway at counter
  • Gets crowded, especially on holidays

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