If you were born and raised in Rhode Island, the word “cabinet” likely conjures up a different image than it does for most. To the majority of Americans, a cabinet is a place to store things. To a Rhode Islander, it’s a delicious ice cream based espresso drink that’s absolutely addictive. And there’s no better place to get one than Delekta’s Pharmacy.
Locate in Warren, Delekta’s dates back to the 1940s, although the actual business goes back much further.
Delekta Pharmacy Facebook It originally opened in 1858 as as Bennett’s, then it became DeWolfe’s in the 1920s. The Delekta family bought it two decades later, and the rest is history.
Delekta’s recently had to rebrand as Delekta’s corer store – the family closed the pharmacy in 2017.
Delekta Pharmacy Facebook They faced tough competition from the big chain pharmacies and insurance companies refusal to reimburse them, so they decided it just wasn’t profitable to continue.
But while you can’t get your medication here, you can get something better: Retail therapy.
Delekta Pharmacy Facebook The store sells locally made gift items, specialty foods, locations, and accessories (and so much more).
Throughout the store, you’ll find memorabilia from the good old days, such as old pharmacy signs.
Delekta Pharmacy Facebook It only adds to the nostalgic ambiance.
But no matter what, do not leave Delekta Pharmacy without stopping by the soda fountain for a tasty treat.
C H / TripAdvisor You can always have a float or a milkshake, but it’s the coffee cabinet that really put this place on the map.
A coffee cabinet consists of coffee ice cream, milk, and housemade coffee syrup.
Delekta Pharmacy Facebook Whatever they’re doing here, they’re doing right – the family says they make 200 - 300 coffee cabinets per week in the summertime.
Delekta’s is undeniably charming and absolutely delightful.
Delekta Pharmacy Facebook Take a date, take your little ones, or just treat yourself to a cold coffee cabinet while you shop.
Delekta’s is open Tuesday - Sunday, although hours vary.
Delekta Pharmacy Facebook Tuesday - Friday hours are 11 a.m. - 5 p.m., Saturday hours are 10 - 4, and they’re open from 11 - 3 on Sundays.
When was the last time you enjoyed a coffee cabinet from Delekta Pharmacy? It’s one of the many things to love about life in Warren.
Delekta Pharmacy Facebook
It originally opened in 1858 as as Bennett’s, then it became DeWolfe’s in the 1920s. The Delekta family bought it two decades later, and the rest is history.
They faced tough competition from the big chain pharmacies and insurance companies refusal to reimburse them, so they decided it just wasn’t profitable to continue.
The store sells locally made gift items, specialty foods, locations, and accessories (and so much more).
It only adds to the nostalgic ambiance.
C H / TripAdvisor
You can always have a float or a milkshake, but it’s the coffee cabinet that really put this place on the map.
Whatever they’re doing here, they’re doing right – the family says they make 200 - 300 coffee cabinets per week in the summertime.
Take a date, take your little ones, or just treat yourself to a cold coffee cabinet while you shop.
Tuesday - Friday hours are 11 a.m. - 5 p.m., Saturday hours are 10 - 4, and they’re open from 11 - 3 on Sundays.
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Address: Delekta Pharmacy, 496 Main St, Warren, RI 02885, USA
