How The Lemon Ice King Of Corona Became The Most Legendary Italian-Ice Shop In NYC | Legendary Eats

The Lemon Ice King of Corona has been a Queens institution for their legendary Italian ice for 75 years. They’ve received an award of distinction from Zagat and have been dubbed by residents of New York City as the place to get Italian ice. The shop was founded by the Benfaremo family with Peter Benfaremo, the son of Nicola Benfaremo, taking the shop to the next level and being crowned The Lemon Ice King.
Producer Medha Imam visited the Queens shop to taste their Italian ice flavors, see how it’s made, and speak with the current co-owners about the history of the crowd-favorite and how the shop has survived for so long selling their renowned Italian ice.
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How The Lemon Ice King Of Corona Became The Most Legendary Italian-Ice Shop In NYC | Legendary Eats

[@lukethenuke0018]

The name didn’t age very well

[@juliusnepos6013]

Yeah

[@Alice-mj2pr]

Yuo

[@malihah569]

🤣🤣 Yup!

[@imcarlosjr4898]

Yeah

[@ooferman99]

Well the name has been there for a lot of years (I live near there) and it’s called “of corona” is because the neighborhood is called corona

[@aisharizwan3740]

"You have to come to Corona and get some" - Said no one ever in 2020

[@ma4_life305]

They should probably get sued 😂

[@Talz.bunny10]

So true!! That would be so funny is someone got corona while they were there

[@idkwhattodoforthischannel5437]

@@Talz.bunny10 I mean corona is very serious, so I don’t think it would be funny

[@indecisiveted7751]

No thanks I’m staying home

[@drugs8177]

@@indecisiveted7751 well i think they made corona☠️ then and people got corona in italy😂

[@The_Horizon]

this video aged really, really, well

[@drawdo2905]

Yep

[@salina_mohammed]

It did.

[@dunnowhatoputhere_]

Haha third comment of a verified person ahaH

[@notnotgrass9464]

Haha 4th comment of verified person

[@uzidayo]

Mhm

[@Jzdakidd0]

“Corona will change your life” LITERALLY

[@valencefootball9740]

Lmao

[@alan_isvz]

LOL

[@SarahMukhtar]

corona means crown in spanish

[@omgoyal3270]

Shit 😂😂😂😂

[@baebaeschoccymilk]

Well...

[@memezorwhatever1323]

Bruh I love how everyone is saying Corona so happily 😂😂

[@Alice-mj2pr]

YAY! COME GET SOME CARONA

[@malihah569]

Lol but it was a year ago from now. 🤣

[@pinkcat4545]

ANYBODY WANT SOME CORONA SAMPLES FOR FREE?!?!

[@pinkcat4545]

IT TASTES DELICIOUSLY DELIGHTFUL!

[@alexmoon1600]

Well it corona means crown in spanish

[@aquiegaloucura]

They should probably change the store name right about now

[@phic95]

Corona lol

[@juliusnepos6013]

Yeah

[@jibbly1765]

no

[@ghirardellichocolate201]

OMG, this thought of yours needs to be patented!

[@pasta7697]

They had the name for almost a century, they aren’t going to change their brand for a damn virus

[@idkwhattonamemyself4413]

The lemon ice:"king of corona" 2020: I will take your title.

[@grumpypotato1149]

Underrated comment

[@zenistu._.7443]

LOL

[@urstepdad]

Corocoro

[@ZaeOSWS]

“Open all year”

[@raexjl3008]

Actually- I came cause I saw some ice cream or something on the thumbnail-

[@dagskyzen]

Jokes aside I hope their business is still doing good. Knowing the city, their name during the pandemic probably didnt help with their business. The owners seem like really nice people.

[@lilblkrose]

Those flower ice cream looking mighty good rn (96degrees here)

[@SuperSaiyanBroku]

Unfortunately no this place was torched in BLM vs Police Riot

[@ggittins4097]

@@SuperSaiyanBroku they're literally open right now

[@moonboi69420]

@@ggittins4097 Did the restaurant change its name or is it still the same?

[@penguindrum264]

@@SuperSaiyanBroku lying pos

[@Avantisnailss]

“Lemon ice king of corona” I guess I’m making lemon ice rn during corona

[@SlimeBoyYT]

Technically lemon ice king of crown

[@elainad6728]

This didnt age well lmao

[@tikanasta4326]

Umm...

[@notreallyagameranymore]

@@SlimeBoyYT yes

[@Avantisnailss]

@@elainad6728 lmaoo ya

[@dumpster9048]

No dairy? Creamy? This sounds like my kind of jam

[@tarameshloo]

YES it’s like having a slush and popsicle crushed but EVEN BETTER

[@tarameshloo]

**slushie

[@hyperdragondx9584]

Ever heard of edit?

[@fatsixtysix5392]

dumpster I wonder why they don’t mix?

[@JoseHernandez-np9df]

@@fatsixtysix5392 why is that?

[@Netizpossible]

As a Queens native, I know the name seems bad now in 2020, but honestly, I've been going here every time I'd revisit New York, and I recommend that you do too. It's really quite amazing!

[@lordtoraxeus7663]

@Drew Williams ?

[@filipinoarchmage5793]

This was 2019 when earthlings can say CORONA with so much positivity. Today, the words Positive and Corona in a same sentence is seriously dreaded.

[@dorime7324]

"Its so good to get a cup of corona" "Yeah...."

[@crazyrobloxjj]

“Gets sick and dies on not even breathing

[@taryntrail262]

Mmm~ death and sickness, my favorite flavor!

[@CrescentMoon_861]

@@taryntrail262 Death and sickness is your favourite? Mine is Hospital!

[@BananaRamaa]

“Open all year!” Except the year of Corona.

[@idk__.8655]

Hey I don’t wanna be that person but can you please change your pfp I hope you know where it’s from if not it’s from a girl who killed herself but please do change it for respect

[@donna7483]

Anyone else is watching this during Corona and is wondering about the name lmao

[@kittenmimi5326]

Oh, that. Literally means crown. Or wreath.

[@justjossgk3438]

I watched this and sent it to my freind immediatly XD

[@drugs8177]

@@EE-ow9fb well they better change their store name because CorONa ViRUs

[@Bypiavi33]

@@drugs8177 I mean, this was posted a year ago and this shop has probably been running for more years. So I doubt they will change their name for that reason. Plus corona just means crown. Can't really sue someone for having crown in their name.

[@drugs8177]

@@Bypiavi33 to be true i was only joking and i am sorry

[@hanoman78]

Then: you come to Corona Now: Corona comes to you

[@zazi5094]

LOL!

[@ruchirapaul6300]

This being recommended in 2020 is a spiritual experience

[@soojin1592]

I live down the block and it is the most delicious ice cream ever

[@brumby7645]

What are the flavors their selling?(sorry for bad grammar or usage of words)

[@gongzhu_x]

@@brumby7645 All 36 flavors: -Lemon -Chocolate -Cherry -Rainbow -Vanilla Chocolate Chip -Pina Colada -Pistachio -Coconut -Pineapple -Orange -Tangerine -Strawberry -Raspberry -Vanilla -Blueberry -Grape -Banana -Peach -Bubble Gum -Fruit Cocktail -Rum Raisin -Almond -Coffee -Mint -Lime -Apple -Licorice -Cherry-Vanilla -Watermelon -O/V Swirl -Mint Chocolate Chip -Mango -Cotton Candy -Cantaloupe -Peanut Butter -Sour Apple SUGAR-FREE OPTIONS: Lemon Chocolate Cherry Orange

[@brumby7645]

@@gongzhu_x thanks

[@alyssabritton6758]

Not Original deadass

[@annaannai-2137]

ALYSSA_GAMER shut up.

[@hugoklanmalee6417]

I have his feeling that this place has lost many customers more than usual this year. Feel really bad for them.

[@demiopeseitan6965]

Hugo Klanmalee due to CORONA

[@irminalasimin2385]

And also Corona Beer

[@hugoklanmalee6417]

Irmina Lasimin 2 so true

[@devorazakai3645]

Ya I think the one in Long Beach closed 😬

[@atlantasportsfan7196]

Actually they got more people

[@Sanskar_S_Ratnawat]

Just the fact how a word's meaning can change in just a year amazes me...

[@aditisk99]

It probably has 3-4 different references and meanings now.

[@mr.totolose2107]

COME GET YA CORONA 2020: Don’t mind if I do

[@zazi5094]

Good one!🤣👌

[@FoodandFootprints]

Their lemon ice is magical! So creamy and refreshing

[@itsjustronda6055]

Food and Footprints I like blue raspberry

[@ZayK-WithDaDraco]

so creamy thats what she said XD

[@tiekieyhasma7511]

Wow. Hello! Can't believe I've met you here.

[@FoodandFootprints]

@@tiekieyhasma7511 Childhood favorite place! Been going there almost my whole life 🙌

[@tiekieyhasma7511]

@@FoodandFootprints oh you live in nyc?

[@celios_backpack6117]

dude I live in the same neighborhood and never had a rose on my ice :/ I’m mad

[@deyanirareyes3682]

Facts

[@JoeyMrTurbo]

Same lol

[@hexicansean3863]

Dude! They farm the ice cream similar to the customer. Mine always look like a cactus 🌵

[@ghirardellichocolate201]

Dude, I am mad too. Ever seen Bill Gates dancing over it. This is sooo true. I have had it, and till now recovering from the taste, it is just so delicious.

[@Strawhat-ya]

This was recommended at a very interesting time

[@kellmac]

Loving the super original comments! Especially the one about Corona, the one about it not aging well, and the one that combined both.

[@kellmac]

"You are gonna feel like kinda prickles on your tongue?... refreshing prickles..." You mean icy? HOW is she a reporter?

[@FoodandFootprints]

Been going to Lemon Ice King of Corona since I was a kid! Legendary spot

[@LookNstyle]

Indeed

[@paperjoker9391]

2020....king of corona..

[@maryseman6316]

Nice pun ShAoRon

[@RachaelHful]

King of corona aka Trump

[@jamesprovost2602]

Will visit! We gotta keep this Old gems in Business!!

[@dre7270]

I've tried some of the flavors, so here we go. Lemon is definitely my favorite, perfectly sweet and sour, very refreshing. Peanut butter is bit on the sweeter side, and is very creamy. Grape and cherry are great, albeit a little artificial. Mango is nice and mellow, a very gentle flavor. Rainbow I'm pretty sure is a mix of cherry, grape, and lemon. Pina colada is very nice, sweet and creamy, a bit sour. Orange is sweeter than you'd expect, and has a flavor similar to mango.

[@ritaruuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu]

Thank you!! Could you just say if it really is as creamy as other ice cream, or just much creamier then they sorbet type of ice creams? !

[@donk5058]

Dang bro u gotta try that green flavor for me next time

[@ammulubulli8100]

Thank you! 😊

[@dre7270]

@@donk5058 honestly it isn't as good as they make it seem 🤡

[@dre7270]

@@ritaruuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu no thanks i don't feel like it

[@morolaaal3398]

She took such a tiny lick and talked so much, if it was me the whole top would be off

[@Phantom_Kero]

Morola Lawal same lol

[@eric8332]

That's how you know it's really good.

[@bunnysenpaimon6742]

@@eric8332 or that she's bs-ing the compliments...

[@ghirardellichocolate201]

Italian ice on top of skin care products tastes amazing! Ever seen people near the oceans eating Italian ice with one bottle sunscreen on their face? Ever seen sunscreen lotion???? Is this some kind of underdeveloped area? I am talking about South Carolina. We had a whole research how sunscreen lotions can be damaging if you use it too much.

[@pasta7697]

Amy Amy Okay Karen

[@Hi-rl9cq]

Before I clicked on this video I knew everybody would be going crazy about the name

[@dylanherron6912]

such a shame ... theres soo much content in the vid to talk about

[@sponge8647]

@@dylanherron6912 ikr

[@yananana3842]

Right😬

[@DiBaozi]

Most of us are here to see those comments

[@clarkyalabado7499]

The title and the timing just couldn't be even more perfect

[@onikabuto8269]

Hello! I am commenting on every video i see in my recommended and this is one of them and damn that Italian ice looks delicious

[@yuriiz7255]

Now every time somebody says “ *corona* ” it gives me ✨Flashbacks✨

[@koolaid7433]

... flashbacks?!

[@yuriiz7255]

@@koolaid7433 well like if we are in for example 2027 if gives me flashbacks of 2020

[@koolaid7433]

@@yuriiz7255 ... okie dokie then

[@hanhan152]

Vietnam flashbacks huh i feel you

[@kat74055]

we're still in the virus, so why are you acting like it happened in the past?

[@ericfisher1737]

The narrators voice is like nails on a chalkboard for me. Those owners seem very hardworking!

[@tiffany4708]

Eric Fisher is that supposed to be good or bad?

[@LahMoo-zn6nn]

@@tiffany4708 bad

[@labeccaoof3324]

Ok???

[@darkmoon4135]

She was like the typical drama queen American voice actor. Who had nothing but an annoying present to her introduction and review of the place.

[@silysister4815]

Eve Hopskin Why are y’all assholes in this comment section she ain’t do nothing to you

[@jezebel324]

Aw, Joe. my ex’s dad tried to run a stall like this in California. Italian ice is incredible.

[@TheDjcobra2001]

Looks so good!

[@MoxieBeast]

can't wait to try this! didn't know about this before this video and really can't get through these NYC summers without italian ice.

[@tgc5663]

well... you can't go to corona.... because of corona :))

[@huhco673]

@@tgc5663 Nice one

[@livya1085]

@@tgc5663now u can

[@itsalreadytaken1420]

Well of course KZbin is recommending something with corona in the title lmao

[@Hi-rl9cq]

Lmao such a coincidence, I just saw a comment that said "Well this got recommended to me" (@Pio Raphael) and then this comment was right under it

[@itsalreadytaken1420]

@@Hi-rl9cq lmao

[@oh_victazel]

That granny is so happy ya'll it makes me happy

[@strawbs8799]

(Other than the fact that the name didn’t age well, at all-) That’s pretty impressive how they don’t use any dairy.

[@kaylagrace2350]

This place is mad good 😭 family has been going there ever since they moved here from the Philippines 💕

[@claudiamarianidamato9499]

Why do I tear up watching this? 75 years going strong, the Italians who came to this country did not have it easy. Faced discrimination but came and made a difference in this country . Practically built New York... brought traditions that people love... when Italians came on Ellis island they screamed “America!!!!!” So proud to come to this country . Italia eterna ❤️🇮🇹 thank you America

[@ultraviolet9677]

Omg I love this!!

[@April_X2]

It looks so smooth

[@briangalindo8577]

Lucky for me I live only 3 blocks away from it so I can experience their Italian ice anytime

[@isabella9561]

Brian galindo I’m jealous

[@eric8332]

I found a box of 4 cups of Italian Ice at dollar tree.

[@chimijo05]

@@eric8332 Same But at my Dollar Tree they discontinued it 😢😭😭😭

[@ZayK-WithDaDraco]

@@chimijo05 rip i love strawberry cause its my favorite fruit

[@squirrelbeez5123]

Brian galindo SO LUCKY! I would get it every day if I lived there :0

[@ashleybelar4820]

I love how they say corona so effortlessly and happy🤣😭

[@josenajames664]

🤣🤣

[@LoneWolf-qv8lx]

I remember being a kid in the 70s in Brooklyn, Cleveland/Pitkin, right around the corner we had great Italian Ices. I always went for Cherry and Pineapple.

[@enochlee3601]

As an Italian Ice and Granita lover, l'll be sure to give this place a try

[@treet2888]

King of Queens! Doug and Carrie buying some in the opening

[@samiryussuf9983]

Just about to say that

[@SquidCena]

Dude how much food can NYC have? Wow man this ice cream looks so good.. too bad I can't get there since I'm in the bronx (a little distance from me...)

[@traumachef1]

Only a couple subways away

[@napperforlife2020]

Nyc has everything.

[@JacquamillafiousJBH]

I am in Manhattan and I am going there

[@acmilangirl8202]

He saying he far.... I'm in the 🇬🇧.

[@SquidCena]

@@traumachef1 yes but that's the thing it will be maybe an hour or less but yeah I really hope the MTA gets there game on and starts fixing it...

[@PapaD33r]

ate these all the time as a kid growing up in new york, lady walking around with kart it was a taste of childhood.

[@kareneastman9695]

That looks delicious and Refreshing.

[@nelithnafernando6911]

Am I the only one who thought this had something to do with The actual Corona jeez

[@candycorn8417]

Nope

[@tawkzic2850]

2:13 I really want to hear his say “AWHAAAT A WOUUU DERFULLL DREEEEEEEAAAAAMM” enthusiastically

[@kura3554]

Tawkzic 😂 lolololololol

[@MarkyMat23]

What a wonderful world.

[@upsettispaghetti1711]

This sounds so good right about now-

[@ddeoo97]

Looks fire 🔥 💕

[@diamondpierre6678]

Back when you would see Corona in a title and not get worried 🥲

[@JerryC25]

Everyone should stop there. It’s amazing.

[@jusme4142]

OMG I was raised only 1 block away. I never knew it was that legendary. I used to take my school in front of this store too.

[@sreeninoodles661]

Anyone who got this recommended during coronavirus pandemic, what a coincidence

[@RosiePlays]

My old highschool was a few blocks away I used to love going at the end of the year or after exams were over in June so many flavors!

[@coneyisland5843]

This hits different now

[@elvondrago96]

Jake: "What time is it?! Finn: " It's CORONA TIME!!!!"

[@CHLOEJUSTINBIEBER]

We have this in Redcar England. We only have strawberry and lemon flavor. I always go for lemon. Lovely

[@julesmaria]

I grew up in this place!! Crazy to see it on this channel but peanut butter is the order I get every time it won’t disappoint 💛

[@RockstarEater]

I thought this ice place was in Corona, California! Way to get my hopes up =( Anyways, might review one of these places foe my foodie channel =)

[@roulahabs]

Rockstar Eater me too :(((

[@tyreekgarrettasmrchannel]

Obviously it's in new York city

[@ZoeCuiM]

I thought this place uses Corona beer in the ice......

[@RockstarEater]

@@ZoeCuiM good one!

[@RockstarEater]

@@roulahabs you from Corona?

[@yrkwow]

This hits different..

[@brooke7092]

I’ve tried this it’s sooooo good!

[@161friends]

if youre not in nyc and just here to starve,, like!

[@alyssabritton6758]

Andrew are u dumb

[@cloudbanaban6527]

wOW, people are getting mad about someones opinion again! What a time to be alive

[@itsjustronda6055]

wario with no friends and 10 subscribers they usually have it at the mall in myrtle beach is declious ( if you been to myrtle Beach or north myrtle out let you know what Iam talking about )

[@bassreeves4134]

@@cloudbanaban6527 no it's probably just bait

[@feelsbaronman8044]

@@cloudbanaban6527 people are entitled to their opinions of other people's opinions, but yeah it's probably just bait

[@nowilltolive4123]

This did not age well. Not the ice it’s the best. The name.

[@justoons2949]

🇨🇳 🦇 🍽 - 😷 🦠 🔒

[@vgxr29]

Watched it the first time it aired, come back again because “you know why”! 😄

[@hellogoodprople7791]

I’m drooling and I want it

[@willcordero475]

2:12 that guy sounded like Mr. Bean

[@lillyyheyy6295]

Yes lol

[@arcanesidus_]

I want the lemon ice-king ice cream but I don't wanna get Corona 😔

[@jeanetteleone8279]

I was on this video enjoying the delicious lemon ice. Go to Corona and get some !

[@TRUTHBETOLD.DB_313]

Looks delicious!

[@user-wh9vz5ye9q]

Went there very since I was child, no place is better then their Italian ices. Support your family owned businesses!

[@shirherscovitch6808]

Does anybody body else watching this in 2020 will be like "amm Corona?? I don't think so"

[@riac5388]

Their lemon ice has been a staple in my family for every BBQ, but no one likes to go there to get it, lol. Hard to park and lots of traffic. They have the best lemon ice so it's worth it. I moved from Queens several years ago and this is on my list of foods that I miss.

[@catherinedupre814]

I Love Italian ice !!!

[@stargazer1927]

Bruh wow didn’t know that this was so popular, I literally passed this store every time on the school bus

[@bunniegutz2875]

THIS VIDEO IS MAKING ME SO HAPPY I LITERALLY LIVE A BLOCK FROM THERE

[@FoodandFootprints]

The peanut butter is surprisingly great, too!

[@jana-sc6nn]

"you have to come to corona" no thanks, i'll just stay home 😅

[@rafaelpolo1291]

Legeeeeendarrrryyyy I use to always copp one every day when I use to live in NY.

[@Piostephanie]

Well this just got recommended to me.

[@candycorn8417]

Same

[@edenalexandriab9120]

Keep strong. Dont forget that despite the evil in this world, God is full of justice, mercy and love. Justice said we broke His perfect law and deserve Hell (like the punishment in any legal system but this is eternal as His perfect law - which we broke and destroyed the earth's previous perfection - is eternal too). Mercy said "I want to give them another chance and I don't want them to be cut off from Me, I want them to come home and live in My love". And love said "Jesus, God's Son came down as a man as our representative, suffering every temptation we have ever faced, yet without sin. He took all our sins past/present/future to the cross and crucified EVERY ONE so that we can be free from punishment and able to live in His love. Being recreated back into that moral image through The Holy Spirit which He sends to all who accept Him as their Lord and Savior". He is in Heaven right now preparing a place for us so that He can take His faithful, believing children home with Him when He returns. He will ressurrect us from death when He returns, giving mercy to those who accept His love, instruction and teachings in their life, and give justice to those who refuse it. He doesn't want ANY of us to go to Hell and die for continuing in evil and rejecting His way to life. He wants us to be His and begin to follow His life of love and service through Him (not ourselves as it's impossible without depending on His power and instruction). So long as we keep our hearts near to Christ through His strength, strive to obey His will of perfect love revealed in the Bible for us, and we never give up, we will win the victory over sin, pain and DEATH through Christ.

[@sammykahn8899]

Who came here because they say corona 🙋‍♂️

[@pinkfairydust7342]

Haha me 😂😂

[@mochi_la_la_la7763]

Me too lol🤣

[@simplelife9702]

And this video is 1 yrs old I'm like wait a minute-

[@raelyncrowell289]

“I think that’s Lemon Ice King of Corona is real Corona” Wow, just wow

[@businesshorse339]

"You need to get corona now!!!" Me: goes outside *Cough's*

[@kevinnguyen552]

LOL

[@Cryabtit_]

😭😭😭

[@delicioushitlist]

I wanna try this so bad, I have to stick to Water Ice for now. 💀

[@68sunshine]

Yaaasssss! We'd drive from Maryland for it.

[@anthonyg13emergencyvideos]

Not gonna lie that looks fire 🔥

[@robbb416]

Sounds really good right now

[@shuttle2375]

Lemon Ice King Of *Corona*

[@user-ug9dw7ic8j]

Omg I wanna eat that so badddd

[@SaadNabil]

Beautiful rose.

[@irina-_-3025]

This is on my recommended in 2020 :)

[@sakinahussain4343]

Them: king of Corona Me in 2020:😷 coronavirus!

[@marwaahmed6484]

I am dying for ice cream for a long time and this is perfect for me i can eat them all i am ready 😝😝

[@inlovewlisah]

The name came in so good 😂🤣🤣💯

[@himasekiwari155]

Thatsss some good Corona right there!