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Lexington Candy Shop

1226 Lexington Ave., New York, NY 10028
at 83rd St.  See Map | Subway Directions Hopstop Popup
212-288-0057 Send to Phone

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  • Reader Rating:

    6.7 out of 10

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    3 Reviews | Write a Review

  • Cuisine: American Traditional
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Hours

Mon-Sat, 7am-7pm; Sun, 8am-6pm

Nearby Subway Stops

4, 5, 6 at 86th St.

Prices

$4.25-$12.95

Payment Methods

American Express, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

Special Features

  • Breakfast
  • Kid-Friendly
  • Lunch

Alcohol

  • No Alcohol

Reservations

Not Accepted

Profile

It’s easy to imagine Donna Reed or Ozzie and Harriet sipping cherry Cokes in one of the booths at this time-warped luncheonette. A throwback to generations past, the Candy Shop entertains kids with attentive service and spinning counter stools. Serving ice-cream sodas, frosted malts, and diner food since 1925. Even the Cokes are made the old-fashioned way (a shot of syrup followed by a spritz of seltzer). — Rob Patronite and Robin Raisfeld

6.7 "Recommended"
Average Reader Rating
on a Scale of 10		 Write Your Own Review
66% Would you go back?
66% Would you take a date?
66% Would you take kids?
33% Would you go on business?
66% Would you go on a special occasion?
Food: 7.0
Service: 6.7
Décor: 8.0
Value: 6.7

This is the Real Deal

bigjazza from 2251 LJ | Posted on 4/18/09

Overall Rating: 9 (Highly Recommended)
Food: 9
Service: 9
Décor: 9
Value: 9

Don't be put off by the name which suggests some kind of reinvented retro diner; this place has not been refurbished since the late 1940's. Nothing on the menu disappoints - we went there twice as European tourists - and the service is great. This is a genuine neighbourhood diner but celebrities visit too - the day before we went Paul McCartney was in. Fantastic burgers and club sandwiches and real lemonade. A highlight of our trip.

one of the best places to eat in manhattan!

maryc917 from 11102 | Posted on 1/3/09

Overall Rating: 10 (Highly Recommended)
Food: 10
Service: 10
Décor: 10
Value: 10

great breakfasts, great drinks, great sandwiches! this place takes you back in time with decor and with comfort food you've grown up with. it's a neighborhood place but with lots of tourists and lots of celebrities. and the staff treats you like family. we try to get there a few times a week for weekend breakfasts and weekday lunches. they're known for their fresh squeezed orange juice, their shakes and their lemonades. and the lexington special sandwich is to die for! I highly recommend it.

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