Ridge Donut Cafe
Known for: Hand-cut yeast donuts and Rochester-style frycakes from an unchanged family recipe, plus its famous apple fritters.
1600 Portland Ave
Rochester, NY 14621
Monday: 6:00 AM – 4:00 PM; Tuesday: 6:00 AM – 4:00 PM; Wednesday: 6:00 AM – 4:00 PM; Thursday: 6:00 AM – 4:00 PM; Friday: 6:00 AM – 4:00 PM; Saturday: 6:00 AM – 4:00 PM; Sunday: 6:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Founded in 1977 by Thomas and Josephine Marcello on Ridge Road East in Irondequoit; the family moved the shop to Portland Avenue in 1996 and added a cafe. Granddaughter Jacquelyn Marcello now helps run the third-generation business.
Open since 1977
Third-generation Marcello family business; single location, no franchising.
Last checked 9/25/2026

