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1226 Lexington Ave, New York, NY 10028
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Lexington Candy Shop is a nearly century-old soda-fountain luncheonette on the Upper East Side, established in 1925, drawing locals and tourists for its vintage counter stools, milkshakes, egg creams, and classic American diner fare just a few blocks from the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
Reviewers describe the shop as often crowded with short waits during peak hours and holidays, since the space is modest with limited counter and booth seating; it operates as a walk-in spot with no indication of a reservation system.
Patterns as reported by press and regulars — not measured by damnlines.
Reservations: The official site does not state a reservation policy or confirm walk-in-only service; per the venue's site it lists hours and offers delivery/takeout/pickup but no booking information.
Per the venue's site: Mon–Fri 7am–6pm, Sat 8am–6pm, Sun 8am–4pm.
Reviewers report the shop gets crowded with waits during peak hours (weekend mornings and brunch) because the counter-and-booth space is small; it's reportedly easier to walk right in during off-peak weekday hours. (No live damnlines camera here yet — this is reported guidance, not a live count.)
It's a classic walk-in soda-fountain luncheonette — we found no indication it accepts reservations. Seating at the counter or booths is reportedly first-come, first-served.
Reported hours are Monday-Friday 7:00am-5:45pm, Saturday 8:00am-5:45pm, and Sunday 8:00am-4:00pm.
Established in 1925, it's known as one of NYC's last surviving soda-fountain luncheonettes, serving egg creams, milkshakes, pancakes, burgers, and sandwiches at a vintage counter a few blocks from the Met.
Based on reviewer reports, weekday late mornings or early afternoons outside the brunch rush tend to be less crowded than weekend mornings, when the small space fills up fastest.
Sources: Yelp — Lexington Candy Shop · Official site — Lexington Candy Shop
