Our story · Mulberry Street, NYC
Baby John.
Big personality.
One sweet tradition.
The Cannoli King of Mulberry Street since 1973.
Meet the King
A Little Italy original
A sweet stop.
A New York tradition.
For over 50 years, Caffè Palermo has been a sweet stop in the heart of the neighborhood—a place where the espresso is strong, the cases are full, and every welcome feels old-school New York.
At 148 Mulberry Street in New York’s Little Italy, Baby John is the personality behind the Cannoli King. The café has been part of Mulberry Street since 1973, welcoming guests for Italian pastries, cannoli and coffee.
Come VisitIn the hands of the King. From @caffepalermonyc
The Cannoli King
Made by hand.
Remembered by heart.
Crisp shells, sweet ricotta, and a little New York magic. It’s the Caffè Palermo classic—and the reason generations keep coming back to Mulberry Street.
Watch Baby John fill the shells, one cannoli at a time.
Our CannoliThe neighborhood is part of the story
Pull up a chair.
You’re on Mulberry.
Come for a cannoli. Stay for an espresso, a table, and a little of that old-school New York welcome. Whether you are exploring Little Italy, visiting the Italian American Museum across the street or walking over from Chinatown, our visit page has hours, a map and pickup details.
Find us in Little Italy
The people. The place. The memories.
Life on
Mulberry Street.
Scenes from the café archive and the neighborhood.
