Last Updated: 7 days ago
Phone: (212) 288-0057
Address: 1226 LEXINGTON AVENUE 10028
Retro soda fountain & diner w/ classic American eats. Old-school charm & sweet treats.
This classic Upper East Side diner, Lexington Candy Shop, transports diners back in time with its nostalgic soda fountain and timeless diner fare. It's a beloved spot for old-fashioned treats and a quintessential New York experience.
The food at Lexington Candy Shop focuses on classic American diner fare and old-fashioned soda fountain treats. While some customers rave about the floats and lime rickeys, others have reported issues with portion sizes and blandness. There are also serious accusations of cleanliness problems, including a cockroach sighting, which heavily contrasts with the positive reviews.
"Customers often recommend the old-fashioned soda fountain drinks like lime rickeys and egg creams, as well as the floats. One user specifically praised the root beer float."
Customer sentiment is mixed, with many praising its nostalgic atmosphere and classic diner food, while a significant portion highlights negative experiences including cleanliness issues and poor service.
Important Note
There are serious and recurring concerns regarding cleanliness, including reports of cockroaches, and some customers describe the food as bland or overpriced, with one reviewer labeling it a 'TikTok tourist trap'.
"This user clarified that Lexington Candy Shop has fountain soda but not homemade syrup."
Neutral"This place was recommended for authentic homemade root beer. While they have fountain soda, it's not made with homemade syrup. However, a root beer float here was delicious."
Positive"Lexington Candy Shop is recommended as an alternative brunch spot. The commenter notes that while they also don't take reservations, wait times are typically not too long."
Positive"Lexington Candy Shop is noted as having solid diner food but is considered way overpriced."
Neutral"Responding to a negative review, this user states they were there yesterday and still loved Lexington Candy Shop."
Positive"This user reports that the luncheonette at Lexington Candy Shop is no longer good, citing disappointment with recent visits, lack of home fries with breakfast, and calling it a 'tik tok tourist trap'."
Negative"This user echoes the recommendation for Lexington Candy Shop, calling it so good."
Positive"This user describes the Lexington Candy Shop on East 83rd as a good old-school diner with good food and amazing floats from an old soda fountain."
Positive"This user gives a neutral rating of 'eh' to Lexington Candy Shop."
Neutral"This user states that Lexington Candy Shop is their all-day recommendation."
Positive"Lexington Candy Shop is listed as a place that serves Cherry Lime Rickeys."
Positive"A user praises a list of recommended diners, noting they were also going to recommend Lexington Candy Shop."
Positive"Lexington Candy Shop is recommended."
Neutral"Lexington Candy Shop on the Upper East Side is described as a really cool and charming place."
Positive"The commenter confirms the presence of roaches at Lex Candy Shop and describes the place as nasty and overpriced."
Negative"The commenter states that the owner of Lexington Soda Shop is a "dickhead.""
Negative"The reviewer suggests to "absolute skip" this place, citing a cockroach sighting while eating, small portions, and bland food."
Negative"A commenter recommends Lexington Candy Shop on the Upper East Side, highlighting its well-maintained nostalgic atmosphere based on its website description."
Positive"Recommends Lexington Candy Shop (three blocks from the Met) as a cool, old-school soda fountain. Warns it might be crowded due to TikTok fame."
Positive"Mentions Lexington Candy Shop, a diner, is located near the Met."
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