Sopranos landmark Holsten’s recent facelift reveals glimpse of the past
The diner served as the backdrop for the final scene of "The Sopranos" series.
Fans of “The Sopranos” know Holsten’s old-fashioned ice cream parlor and diner in Bloomfield as the backdrop for the series’ controversial final scene. Now, with the awning removed for repairs, customers can see what the storefront looked like before it was installed.
“Want a peek of what the Holsten’s storefront used to look like? We are having our front awning repaired and now you can see what lies beneath,” Holsten’s said on social media.
Holsten’s was first established in 1939 and was originally called Strubbe’s Ice Cream Parlor. While the diner has gone through a few name changes, it has changed little over the years and still feels like a step back in time.
One upgrade came in 2024, when the old booths were replaced — including the booth made famous in the final scene of “The Sopranos.” During renovations, the iconic booth where Tony Soprano and his family sat and ate onion rings sold in an online auction for $82,600. The winning bidder also took home both seats, the table and a divider wall with a plaque reading “Reserved for the Sopranos Family.” The jukebox was not included.
Holsten’s will remain open during the awning repairs, and the owners say customers are welcome to stop in for a milkshake, homemade chocolates and a photo of the old storefront.
