Talk about your Rochester landmarks. Donuts Delite put a smile on the faces of tens of thousands of Rochesterians from 1948 until its closing in 2005. As a matter of fact, the shop isn't the only institution. The Malley family, which opened the place and ran it for its entire existence, is also responsible for others Rochester classics, from the Highland Park Diner to Mercury Posters.
From the Dan Delite character on the rooftop tower to the original formica counter inside, Donuts Delite was the kind of place they just don't make anymore. When it closed its doors in 2005, there were still customers who'd been going there since 1948. In these times, it's hard to even imagine that kind of loyalty.
The sign on the window said it all:
WE'RE NOT THE BEST DONUT SHOP BECAUSE WE'RE THE OLDEST...
WE'RE THE OLDEST DONUT SHOP BECAUSE WE'RE THE BEST!
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