Lexington Candy Shop
New York • ★ 3.9 (3464 Google reviews)
The Story
Three generations of the Philis family have worked this corner at 83rd and Lexington, and almost nothing has moved: the wooden booths, the malt machines, the Coke syrup pumped by hand and cut with soda at the counter. Order an egg cream and watch a jerk build it the pre-war way.
From the Counter
Recent Google reviews
Eren (The Hector)
★ 4
Cool old-school New York spot and definitely worth trying once. I had the famous Coke float with ice cream — the taste was good, probably around a 4/5 for me. Nothing mind-blowing, but still a fun and classic experience. The place has a very nostalgic vibe and feels like stepping back in time, which makes it special. The drink was refreshing, but honestly a bit overpriced for what it is. Also, seating is pretty limited, so finding a place to sit can be difficult when it’s busy. Overall, a nice iconic NYC stop if you’re nearby and want to try something classic.
R
★ 3
I came here mainly to try the traditional way of making Coca-Cola, and honestly I did not expect it to taste like that it was extremely sweet with almost no carbonation basically like a can of Coke that was opened at a big dinner left in the fridge overnight, and then we drank it the next day 🤣 That said, it was still a fun experience to try and compare the old-fashioned version with the Coke we know today. I also really liked the atmosphere of the place and the staff were lovely Would I come back again? Probably no, but I’m glad I tried it at least once!
bogdan alexandru bola
★ 4
This wonderful place is serving as New York City's oldest family-run luncheonette. Even more extraordinary is the fact that the shop has maintained its original 1940s aesthetic and traditional soda fountain methods for over nine decades. It is one of the very few places left that makes soda the old-fashioned way—using chilled carbonated water, flavored syrups, and a spoon. Tip: of ypu don.t want to stay at the table, don.t wait in line - just go in, grab a drink amd be on your way.