A vintage 1925 luncheonette serving classic American diner food, amazing floats from an old soda fountain, and delicious pancakes [1, 2].
Step back in time at this classic 1925 luncheonette on the Upper East Side, where vintage charm meets traditional American diner fare [1]. Indulge in buttery tuna melts, fluffy pancakes, and amazing floats from an old-fashioned soda fountain [2]. It's a beloved spot known for its nostalgic atmosphere and classic sweet treats, offering a taste of old New York.
This establishment offers classic American diner food, with highlights including buttery tuna melts, fluffy blueberry pancakes, and amazing floats made with an old soda fountain [1]. While some praise the diner food and nostalgic drinks like egg creams and lime rickeys [2], others feel it's overpriced and has declined in quality, becoming a tourist trap [1].
"Highly recommended are the blueberry pancakes and the floats made with their old-fashioned soda fountain. Traditional chocolate milkshakes are also a standout item."
Customer feedback is largely positive, with many praising the classic diner experience and specific items like floats and pancakes. However, some recent visitors have noted a decline in quality and consider it a 'TikTok tourist trap' [1].
Important Note
Some recent visitors have described the restaurant as a 'TikTok tourist trap' with declining food quality and being overpriced.
"Lexington Candy Shop is ranked as the commenter's #2 choice for pancakes, with Clinton Street Baking being their #1 choice."
Positive"Reiterates the recommendation for Lexington Candy Store, noting it's an old soda shop with original interior, similar to a place they lived near previously."
Positive"Also recommends the Lexington Candy Store."
Positive"Simply recommends the Lexington Candy Store."
Positive"This user recommends Lexington Candy Store for a traditional chocolate milkshake, highlighting its old-fashioned soda shop atmosphere."
Positive"Lexington Candy Shop was identified as the best spot for breakfast and lunch."
Positive"User describes Lexington Candy Shop as a vintage 1925 luncheonette that makes you feel like you've gone back in time."
Positive"User states the food at Lexington Candy Shop is bad and tourists have ruined the vibe."
Negative"User provides a map link for Lexington Candy Shop."
Positive"User provides a map link for Lexington Candy Shop."
Positive"This commenter enthusiastically recommended Lexington Candy Shop, stating 'Nothing Beats Lexington Candy Shop.'"
Positive"Lexington Candy Shop on the Upper East Side is highly recommended, coming in second only to Clinton Street Bakery. Their blueberry pancakes are specifically praised, and everything there is described as amazing."
Positive"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."
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