Hand Mixed Sodas Keep a 1940s Luncheonette Spirit Alive
Sip a Coke float alongside classic American fare at a family run fixture on Lexington Avenue.
🥤 Syrup and a Spoon
Lexington Candy Shop gives an ordinary soda order a little ceremony. This Upper East Side luncheonette serves classic sodas mixed by hand with syrup and a spoon, with a 1940s atmosphere that makes the drink feel part of a larger tradition. Settle into that slower mood and let the soda fountain be the reason for the stop.
Three generations have kept the business running from 1925. Classic American fare sits alongside Coke floats and egg creams, leaving you a choice between a meal and a sweet afternoon stop. The menu follows the familiar luncheonette format, where a drink can be the entire reason to pull up for a pause.
Find it at 1226 Lexington Avenue, where reservations are not accepted. Opening hours are Monday through Friday from 7 AM to 6 PM, Saturday from 8 AM to 6 PM, and Sunday from 8 AM to 4 PM.
