I always feel like a tourist when I go to the Lemon Ice King, even though I live within walking distance. This past winter when Jeremy and I got simultaneous sweet tooth cravings, peanut butter (more peanut- buttery than you might... (16 replies, last updated by Jeff January 24, 2006)

i tried the lime and it was gross. ... of course, the lemon is good. what else is tasty? (6 replies, last updated by bean September 4, 2005)

We’re coming into summer now, and anyone who’s feeling hot and tired should stop in at the Lemon-Ice King of Corona (if they’re in the neighborhood.) It’s on the corner of 108th street and Corona Ave.,... (9 replies, last updated by Barbara Nevins December 24, 2003)

to appropriate tenderness, the surface still had some firmness and flavor from the initial browning. Also they used some demi-glace in the sauce. After PV, we went to the Lemon Ice King of Corona. A refreshing cap on the mean and... (4 replies, last updated by Fleur September 26, 2006)

Peter Ben Faremo is its undisputed and beloved King. For over half a century his Lemon Ice King of Corona has been dispensing twenty-nine flavors of homemade Italian ices to hordes of adoring fans. Everything from cantaloupe,... (3 replies, last updated by Jeremy Osner September 10, 1998)

According to last week’s Time Out New York, the Lemon Ice King of Corona ships their product. Anyone know how to get the hook-up? (1 reply, last updated by Ian March 9, 2002)

I know it’s not yet summer, but I can’t help beginning to salivate over the idea of kicking back in Corona, watching the bocce and sampling some snacks from the Lemon Ice King himself. But! I heard from someone that... (6 replies, last updated by Jill January 30, 2001)

Heading over to Lemon Ice King...does anyone know of local pizza place that uses mozzarella from the Corona Pork Store? If not who makes the best pie within walking distance if Lemon Ice King and spaghetti park? Thanks (5 replies, last updated by Joe September 1, 2004)

Lunch @ Leo’s Latticini 718-898-6069. Eat your hero in Spaghetti Park and then have an ice from Benfaremo’s, the Lemon Ice King of Corona. Leo’s closes early so call to make sure they’ll be there. Regards, JK (15 replies, last updated by congee July 28, 2007)

i don’t know how close to the zoo it is, but there is Parkside, a good Northern Italian restaurant, in Corona, across from the Lemon Ice King. (4 replies, last updated by Brian S January 13, 2006)

of the five inductees for a few minutes, and first up is Pete Benfaremo, the Lemon Ice King of Corona, Queens. Welcome to WNYC, Pete – or should I say Your Majesty? Benfaremo: Thank you, thank you so much. [inaudible] Lehrer:... (2 replies, last updated by welle March 27, 2007)

Try the lemon ice king of Corona NY. Probably cheaper than the train ride but don’t quote me. How ever it is the best. (1 reply, last updated by Milton December 14, 2003)

Several months ago there was a picture of the Lemon Ice King in the Daily News with a picture of someone other than Pete in it. A couple of weeks later when we went there and asked the tough questions they were very evasive-said... (9 replies, last updated by BUCKEYE July 6, 2000)

There was a thread about this last week if you scroll down. Personally, I really like them. I haven’t gotten a chance to go to Lemon Ice King of Corona (plus they’re so far away), so this is not a bad local option. I... (7 replies, last updated by Stephanie L. April 30, 2002)

underground and wasn’t in condition to recommend anything. We braved Queens Blvd. to Forest Hills, and as I made my way back to Jackson Heights, faint from the heat and gridlock, I decided to take 108th St. to see if the... (3 replies, last updated by JH JIll August 20, 2003)