Ferrara Bakery and Cafe

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Ferrara Bakery & Cafe
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Front of Ferrara Bakery and Cafe
Ferrara Bakery and Cafe
Restaurant information
Established1892;133 years ago (1892)
Food type Italian bakery
Street address195 Grand Street
(between Mulberry Street and Mott Street)
CityNew York City
CountryUnited States
Website Official website

Ferrara Bakery and Cafe, established in 1892 by Antonio Ferrara, claims to be America's first espresso bar. [1] [2] [3] It is located in Little Italy, [4] Manhattan, New York City, and offers Italian delicacies. Ferrara has remained a family owned business since its inception, and is operated at its original location on Grand Street by the family's fifth generation of bakers. [5]

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References

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  2. "About - Ferrara NYC". ferraracafe.com.
  3. "The Best Old School NYC Places To Take Your Valentine". Gothamist. 10 February 2016. Retrieved 29 June 2020.
  4. Arino, Lisha (10 September 2014). "Little Italy Bakery Aims to Make 350-Pound Cannoli in Bid for World Title". DNA Info. Archived from the original on 30 June 2020. Retrieved 29 June 2020.
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