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Is Lexington Candy Shop Still Open? Food Paradise Update (New York, NY)

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As of September 2026, Lexington Candy Shop is listed open on lexingtoncandyshop.net, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

Primary source
lexingtoncandyshop.net ·
Secondary source
Wikipedia ·

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What the source shows: The restaurant's own website, checked 2026-09-08, lists current weekend hours and ordering options, and a Google Places listing shows the business as operational.

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What happened after Food Paradise?

Lexington Candy Shop is a historic luncheonette and former candy shop on the Upper East Side of Manhattan, founded in 1925 and now billed as an original New York City luncheonette from the soda-fountain era, according to Wikipedia (revised 2026-08-27). According to the restaurant's website (lexingtoncandyshop.net), checked 2026-09-08, the shop currently lists Saturday hours of 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday hours of 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., offers online ordering, and promotes availability for local delivery and takeout. The site also promotes the shop's availability for private parties and photo shoots, capitalizing on its standing as a surviving example of New York's mid-century luncheonette culture. A Google Places listing checked 2026-09-08 lists the business as operational at 1226 Lexington Ave.

Featured on Food Paradise

Season / episode
Season 17, Episode 13
Original air date
Not confirmed
Episode title
Blast From the Past
What was featured
classic Americana soda-fountain lunch counter fare since 1925
Role
Featured restaurant
Name on the broadcast
Lexington Candy Shop

Frequently asked questions

Is Lexington Candy Shop still open in 2026?

As of September 2026, Lexington Candy Shop is listed open on lexingtoncandyshop.net, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

What happened to Lexington Candy Shop after Food Paradise?

Lexington Candy Shop is a historic luncheonette and former candy shop on the Upper East Side of Manhattan, founded in 1925 and now billed as an original New York City luncheonette from the soda-fountain era, according to Wikipedia (revised 2026-08-27). As of September 2026, Lexington Candy Shop is listed open on lexingtoncandyshop.net, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

Where is Lexington Candy Shop located?

1226 Lexington Ave, New York, NY 10028. That is the address on the record as of September 7, 2026.

What season and episode of Food Paradise featured Lexington Candy Shop?

Season 17, Episode 13 of Food Paradise. The episode is titled “Blast From the Past”.

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Visit info

Address
1226 Lexington Ave, New York, NY 10028
Venue type
diner
Official website
lexingtoncandyshop.net

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