The story
For 75 years, The Lemon Ice King of Corona has been a Queens institution, serving Italian ice that Insider Food calls “smooth, fruit-forward frozen treats.” The shop, a neighborhood favorite with a 4.6-star rating, earns its legendary status with two standout offerings: the classic Lemon Ice and the distinctive Peanut Butter Ice, both praised as exceptional.
What sets The Lemon Ice King apart is its commitment to pure, bold flavors. Whether you’re craving the bright acidity of lemon or the rich, nutty creaminess of peanut butter, each spoonful delivers a refreshing, old-school taste of New York summers. It’s takeout only, but that’s part of its charm—grab a cup and join the Corona faithful who have kept this spot going strong for three-quarters of a century.
Synthesised by AI from every creator’s review. First reviewed 2019.
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AI summary of what 2 dish mentions say about the food
The Lemon Ice King of Corona’s legendary lemon ice is the star, praised for its bright, refreshing simplicity. Reviewers agree the vibe is pure nostalgic joy, a perfect summer treat.
“This is truly amazing. On a humid day like this in New York City, this is exactly what I wanted to taste. It tastes like fresh lemons but also sweet, so if you have a sweet tooth like me you would love this. If you're having Italian ice for the first time, you'll feel like kind of like prickles on your tongue, but they're refreshing prickles because it's just the coldness of the ice that's so refreshing.”
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How The Lemon Ice King Of Corona Became The Most Legendary Italian-Ice Shop In NYC | Legendary Eats · @ 0:10
The Lemon Ice King of Corona is a legendary Italian ice shop in Queens that has been serving smooth, fruit-forward frozen treats for 75 years, and their lemon and peanut butter ice are both exceptional.
Dishes mentioned
Lemon Ice
This is truly amazing. On a humid day like this in New York City, this is exactly what I wanted to taste. It tastes like fresh lemons but also sweet, so if you have a sweet tooth like me you would love this. If you're having Italian ice for the first time, you'll feel like kind of like prickles on your tongue, but they're refreshing prickles because it's just the coldness of the ice that's so refreshing.
Peanut Butter Ice
I really cannot believe dairy is not in this because this tastes so smooth and just like any peanut butter ice cream that I've had in the past. Oh yeah, whatever flavor you're aiming at, you're gonna find that it's the best.
