Food Soul

It was a long waiting line but totally worth it! We got babana split and cherry coke float. They all were amazing! Perfect sweet. We got the bar seats and I like to watch them making the Cola, adding the syrup and soda. The atmosphere was so warm welcoming, cozy and unique. We got good service, they all have smile on the face. Also, I enjoying watching the coke bottles in the front of the shop.

+1

Very cool vintage vibe. This place is like stepping into old world New York and I love the history here, especially since so many of these places have disappeared. The food is very good, but it's also overpriced for what you get - and they want you in and out when there's a line - but I guess that's what they need to do to keep a place like this around.

+1

Cute spot, very friendly staff. No frills little hole in the wall diner. Been here forever. This is my 2nd visit in 20 years. The French fries are surprisingly really good, thin and crispy.

Angela F.

Very nice time with my family. The recommendations and the food and drinks were really good. We tried the traditional fountain coke and also de the egg cream (amazing!!!) And so far, my favorite. We also order the mini burguers (starters) and the meat was juicy and savory. The place transport you to another time, but the popularity is more for the old way to serve the sodas than the place itself. Was good for just one time to visit, at least for us. 🥤🍔🍨

+3

Suky Bains

A wonderful and unique experience with a hint of nostalgia. Everything from the bar stools to the decor brings so much character to this historical store. Experiencing the original coke float was certainly a memorable moment for me and my kids!

+1

First of all be prepared to follow a line 😂 But don’t arrive close to their closing time otherwise you can only enjoy their drinks. Service was good and quick Staff is friendly. It was worth the visit

Sayat Özdemir

It is a very touristy place, but still worth seeing, especially if you are a Coca Cola fan. Definitely check it out, but is it really worth going there just to drink a Coke? I do not think so. Still, try one classic and one vanilla, just for the experience.

It's worth visiting there to enjoy the atmosphere and see how they make pop float. Their food was average. Good but not outstanding, but they are all very reasonable prices. Allow at least 30 minutes' leeway for your schedule.

It was good....some of the staff are kind and friendly, others not so much.... The food is mediocre....the Coke with the icecream and the whole old fashioned atmosphere is cool...i would come again,but maybe just for some old fashioned drinks and milkshakes at the counter...

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.

+6

Great historical landmark. The aesthetic of the diner is beautiful. Full of great pictures and little details. Food was ok. I had a tuna salad sandwich but it was mostly celery less tuna. Times are hard right now economically so i think this might be a solution. The staff was attentive though and i had a nice place to read.

shuxiang yang

The photos on the wall really capture the character of this place. It’s the diner from the movie, and the vibe is great. However, it’s definitely overpriced. We ordered an egg omelet, a cheeseburger, fries, and two medium Cokes. They forgot the fries but still included them on the bill. After we pointed it out, they removed the charge, but the total was still $55 before tip. For the quality and amount of food we got, that’s pretty crazy. I guess people come here for the experience, not the food.

So I seen this hyped on tictok so thought I would give it ago Staff were friendly and welcoming we got 2 seats at the bar area but realised that was a mistake we got soup and a coke a few spoonfuls in to my soup I had some one else leaning over me filming them making there old style cola which is cool to see but for me personally the taste just wasn't there the soup was awesome but overall experience was a thumbs down I'm afraid

Eddie S.

Finally got to stop here while roaming around the old neighborhood. Was a little disappointed with some of our orders. The coke floats were warm, not even the ice cream cooled them off. Should have ordered the regular soda. At least it came with ice.The Shake was cold and delicious. Only had fries and onion rings since we’ve eaten earlier and were going out to eat later on. The fries were ok and the onion rings were a little burnt. It was nice to see a little nostalgia. But probably a one and done. But give it a shot. You never know. May have been a bad day.

+6

shams

Walked in and was immediately hit by a piece of New York’s history. It’s an iconic place and a must visit at least once. On the other hand - the soda float - seeing it made was very cool. The taste on the other was ok. 7/10 and the points are for the history of the place.

+6

Bryce

Found this place from social media. A little disappointing. Was portrayed as old-school style soda, but they are using boxed syrup with high fructose corn syrup to make their soda and adding soda water in front of you. They should be making this syrup fresh with better ingredients it would taste way better like in the old days. Not to mention the soda floats are $12 each.

Eric San José

This luncheonette has been on my list of places to go for many years. Always a long line that goes around the corner, but it moves quickly. The staff inside is very nice. The food is very basic and simple. They’re known for their traditional sodas. Root beer floats. And desserts. I would definitely go here for the nostalgia factor and to have a Coca-Cola done in the traditional style. Give this place a try if you’re in the area and remember it’s like going to a luncheonette in the early 1900s. Don’t expect much from the food and you’ll have a good time. The cost of the food is on the expensive side, but that is to be expected.

+6

Dermot O'Mahony

Went out of my way to check this place out. It was “okay” - I got a coke cola ice cream float. It was actually a little warm - the ice cream cooled it slightly. Taste was normal. The service was also okay, the best thing about this place is the history. Would I go back, if I was passing, sure. But don’t go out of your way.

Very disappointing! Apparently this establishment survives solely on the history. Wonder how many of those tourists would be willing to say, “it was truly worth the wait” in retrospect? Who can mess up a BLT? They can. The bread was soggy, the bacon barely cooked. We both ordered the same thing, but only one of us got a pickle. Neither of us got cole slaw. The interior was certainly full of nostalgia since it remained dark, dingy and imbedded grease all over the place. However, the prices did not have the slightest hint of nostalgia! Many of the vinyl seats were ripped (possibly a health code violation)? The atmosphere was not conducive to enjoying a meal at any time of the day. Too, bad.

Alex

I’ve seen this place on social media over the years with great reviews! Sadly, during my visit today I left disappointed. It was very expensive, the ice cream floats were flat and not cold, and the fries were undercooked whilst burnt at the same time, etc. Overall, I think the ambiance is great, but the food left something to be desired.

Hishaam Bin Masood

I was curious to visit this establishment as it was pretty popular on Instagram but somehow the Google rating was not promising so I decided I need to go and see it for myself. The review on Google was right. This is just hyped up to be a tourist trap. But don’t get me wrong, the vibes and ambience is spot on! Typical American diner but the rude behavior of staff and the prices are exorbitant like grilled cheese is $10 and it’s not even on sourdough bread. The only reason we went to try was the Coca Cola float as they seem to be making the Coca Cola the old school way. So in short, the ambience 10/10 as it has a pretty decent history around the upper east side, the food not so much.

+3

I had a very disappointing experience at this place. From the moment we walked in, the staff’s attitude was unprofessional and unwelcoming. They were rude while taking the order and spoke to us in a very dismissive tone. We were told that we could not place an order under $20, and even if we did, there would be a $10 charge added. This information was not clearly posted or communicated beforehand. Since we had not even had the chance to properly review the menu before being seated, we had no way of knowing about such a policy. It felt unfair and poorly handled. When we asked simple questions — such as what items are popular or what they would recommend — the response was “I don’t know, just look at the menu.” This level of service is unacceptable. When we mentioned that customers should be informed clearly, we were told, “We can’t tell everyone one by one.” That response alone reflects a serious lack of customer care. Good food alone is not enough if the service is this unpleasant. Respectful communication and basic hospitality should be the minimum standard. Unfortunately, this experience fell far below expectations.

Sanguk “Namkoo” Ahn

Like many old establishments, this place seems to be running purely on its legacy. It’s been around for a long time, and sure, it was probably a big deal back in the day. I get the vibe of “staying the same because it’s always been that way,” but without any updates to the menu or real thought about flavor, it’s hard to praise that kind of stagnation. The ice cream soda had barely any fizz — it didn’t feel like soda at all. It just tasted like watered-down syrup with a scoop of ice cream. If you like really sweet things, you might enjoy it, but to me, it wasn’t especially tasty. Aside from trying an old-school-style soda for the sake of nostalgia, I couldn’t really find a reason to come back.