The perfectly glazed orb known as a Gingerbread House Bakery donut hole is something everyone must try. The Gingerbread House, a longtime local small business, began here in Rochester in 1958. They serve a variety of baked goods like doughnuts, cakes, cupcakes, cookies, pastries, buns, and gingerbread. The average price of a doughnut or pastry is around one dollar or less, and after 12 pm daily they have “happy hour,” when doughnuts are buy one, get one free. The deals at the Gingerbread House are great, but they come with a price: they only accept cash and are closed on Sundays. However, this is definitely not a problem as the treats are so delicious, and the prices are so good. Saturdays are a great day to stop by and try their amazing donut holes and gingerbread.

The Gingerbread House is a family-owned bakery that still has throwbacks to its traditional roots with toys from the 1950s decorating the shop and classic baking tools on the counter. The service is quick, and the people are friendly and accommodating. The counter is clean, and the shop smells of fresh baked goods as a bakery should.

The Gingerbread House is a family tradition in Rochester that everyone should try for its great prices and product. It plays a role in many families lives and is a holiday tradition for many people in Rochester. One of the people whose life the Gingerbread House has touched during the holiday season is senior Grace Viggiano, who notes that, “Every Christmas I look forward to the night my dad brings home a box from the Gingerbread House.” Overall the Gingerbread House is a great local family business that will attract pastry lovers who enjoy good deals, good traditions, and good food.