The Daly restaurant is set to close its last remaining Metro Detroit location in Livonia. The longstanding restaurant will shut down its Livonia outpost after this summer, marking the end of its 67-year journey.
In a social media post, the restaurant team shared the official announcement and thanked the community for their support.
Daly Restaurant’s Last Location in Livonia Set to Close
After almost 70 years of service, Daly Restaurant will close its doors soon. The restaurant is known for its Dalyburgers and classic American diner-style menu. With decades of operations and multiple locations, the restaurant chain has built a loyal customer base.
The team behind the restaurant shared an emotional message with the closure announcement. They said, “It is with great sadness that we are announcing that Daly will be closing. We plan to remain open through the summer.”
In the post, the team highlighted, “We have been fortunate to serve the community for over 67 years. We appreciate all that you have done for us throughout these decades.”
The restaurant also encouraged the customers to visit before its permanent closure. The Daly restaurant team has not shared any specific date or official reason for the closure.
Daly Restaurant’s History in Metro Detroit
The restaurant chain was founded by Bill Ihlenfeldt in 1948. The Daly restaurant began as a drive-in on Jim Daly Road, called Bill’s Drive-In. It was later rebranded as Daly Drive-In.
Over the years, the restaurant expanded into 19 locations. The Plymouth Road location in Livonia was opened in 1959 by Bud and Doris Grace. It is currently the last remaining restaurant location and is owned and operated by the company.
No confirmed closing date has been announced.
Following its closure announcement, customers shared their disappointment on social media. One of the fans wrote a heartfelt message, “I’ve been going to Daly’s since I could drive in high school. I’m 81 and shocked. I better get a Daly’s footlong coney with onions and a large chocolate Coke.”
With the closure of Daly Restaurant’s outpost in Livonia, the Detroit dining landscape is losing a gem.
