Artisan bakery interior with fresh pastries
Oyster Bay, NY

Baked
with
Soul

Every loaf tells a story. Every pastry is a promise kept — made from scratch each morning with ingredients we trust and techniques we refuse to rush.

Est. Oyster Bay
Daily Fresh Bakes
100% From Scratch
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Baker shaping artisan bread dough by hand
Our Story

Where every morning begins with flour, fire, and patience

Cafe La Bella Notte was born from a simple conviction: that the best bread is made slowly, with intention, and never compromised. Our oyster bay bakery has become a gathering place where neighbors meet over fresh sourdough, where the scent of butter laminating through dough is the neighborhood's morning alarm.

We source local dairy, stone-milled flour, and seasonal produce whenever possible. Our pastries are rolled by hand before dawn. Our coffee is roasted to order. Nothing here is rushed — because good things simply cannot be hurried.

Pre-dawn

Baking starts at 4 AM daily

Local

Supporting Long Island farms

Handmade

Every piece shaped with care

Seasonal

Menus that follow the year

What We Offer

Crafted daily, chosen with care

From our signature sourdough to seasonal fruit tarts, everything on display was made in our kitchen that morning.

Golden sourdough bread with flour dusting

Artisan Breads

Sourdough, ciabatta, focaccia, and rotating seasonal loaves — all leavened naturally and baked in our deck oven.

Flaky golden croissants on a display rack

French Pastries

Butter croissants, pain au chocolat, éclairs, and tarts — laminated layers of precision and patience, every single morning.

Latte art in a ceramic cup beside pastries

Coffee & Drinks

Single-origin espresso, pour-over selections, house-made syrups, and seasonal specials to pair perfectly with your pastry.

Beautiful layered cake slice on a porcelain plate

Custom Cakes

Celebrations deserve something special. We craft custom cakes for milestones — from intimate gatherings to grand occasions.

Curated selection of artisan groceries and ingredients

Pantry & Groceries

Take the bakery experience home. We curate local jams, imported olive oils, specialty flours, and kitchen essentials.

Seasonal fruit tart with fresh berries

Seasonal Specials

Our menu evolves with the seasons — spring berry tarts, autumn spice loaves, winter stollen, and summer stone fruit galettes.

Find Us

Come share a table with us

Address

180 Merritts Rd
Oyster Bay, NY 11735-3266

Hours

Monday – Friday: 6:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Saturday: 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Sunday: 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Get in Touch

We'd love to hear from you

Custom cake orders, catering inquiries, or just want to say hello — reach out anytime.

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