Vintage 1925 luncheonette w/ old-school soda fountain. Famous for hand-mixed Cokes, egg creams & classic diner eats.
Step back in time at this classic Upper East Side luncheonette, serving up American diner staples since 1925. Known for its nostalgic atmosphere, complete with movie posters and an old-fashioned soda fountain, it's a beloved spot for both locals and visitors. Indulge in their famous hand-mixed Cokes, egg creams, and reliable diner fare like tuna melts and fluffy pancakes.
This American diner offers classic comfort food such as tuna melts and pancakes, alongside nostalgic soda fountain drinks like egg creams and lime rickeys. While many enjoy the old-fashioned treats and reliable diner fare, a few recent reviews have raised concerns about cleanliness and portion sizes, with one mentioning a cockroach sighting.
"Customers highly recommend the old-fashioned floats, milkshakes (especially chocolate), egg creams, and blueberry pancakes. The tuna melt is also noted as a reliable classic."
Customers praise the nostalgic atmosphere and classic diner food, particularly the egg creams and floats. However, some recent reviews mention concerns about cleanliness and a feeling of being a 'tourist trap'.
Important Note
Recent negative feedback has mentioned a cockroach sighting, small portions, bland food, and the owner being described as difficult. Some also feel it has become a 'TikTok tourist trap' and is 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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