The Lemonade Parlor is a casual, seasonal eatery located near Million Dollar Beach in Lake George, New York. It focuses on fresh, flavored lemonades—such as classic and strawberry lemonade—alongside a simple menu of hot dogs, tacos, nachos, and other quick bites suitable for beachgoers and tourists. Reviews highlight it as a convenient stop for refreshing drinks and light meals during a visit to the lakefront area.
A charge from “SQ *THE LEMONADE PA” is likely a Square-processed transaction where Square’s descriptor truncates the registered business name “The Lemonade Parlor.” Because the card statement also shows “Columbia SC,” this may reflect where the cardholder was physically located or how the bank geolocates the transaction rather than the merchant’s actual business address. The charge would typically correspond to an in-person purchase of drinks or food, or possibly a concession-style setup at an event.
If you’re unsure about this charge, start by checking any receipts, emails, or text confirmations from the date of the transaction and see if you visited a lemonade stand, food stall, or beach-style concession. You can also search your phone’s location history or photos from that day to confirm where you were. To resolve questions, you may contact your bank for the exact time stamp and any additional merchant data they can see on their side; if it still doesn’t match your activity, ask your bank to initiate a dispute or issue a new card in case of fraud.
Bank Statement Variations
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These are the raw merchant codes that appear on bank and credit card statements that we've identified as belonging to The Lemonade Parlor.
Why does my statement show “SQ *THE LEMONADE PA” instead of The Lemonade Parlor?
Square, a payment processor, often prefixes and truncates merchant names on card statements. “SQ *THE LEMONADE PA” is likely the truncated form of The Lemonade Parlor, with “SQ *” indicating Square and “PA” corresponding to the beginning of “Parlor.” The bank may separately display a geolocation like Columbia, SC that does not match the stand’s physical address.
What kinds of purchases typically result in a charge from The Lemonade Parlor?
Most charges from The Lemonade Parlor come from in-person purchases of lemonade (including flavored varieties like strawberry lemonade), hot dogs, tacos, nachos, and other quick snacks at or near Million Dollar Beach in Lake George. The amounts are usually consistent with casual food-stand pricing, often in the roughly $5–$25 range depending on how much you ordered.
Does The Lemonade Parlor offer any recurring subscriptions or automatic billing?
No. The Lemonade Parlor operates as a seasonal food stand and generally processes one-time, point-of-sale transactions. They are not known to sell memberships, subscriptions, or automatic recurring plans, so multiple charges on different days would usually correspond to separate visits or orders rather than a subscription.
How can I verify that a The Lemonade Parlor charge on my card is legitimate?
Compare the transaction date and amount to your own activity: think back to whether you visited Lake George or a similar beach or event that day, and whether you purchased lemonade, hot dogs, or snacks from a stand. Check any paper receipts, photos, or mobile wallet logs from that date. If you still do not recognize the charge, contact your bank and ask them to provide any extended merchant details associated with the Square transaction.
Can I get a refund from The Lemonade Parlor if I was charged incorrectly?
Because The Lemonade Parlor appears to be a small, seasonal stand, the fastest route to a refund is typically speaking directly with the stand’s staff or owner on-site, bringing a copy of your receipt and card statement. If you are no longer in the area or cannot reach them, you can ask your card issuer to investigate the charge and, if appropriate, process a chargeback on your behalf.
Why might the city or state shown on the transaction not match Lake George, NY?
Some banks add their own geolocation or use the location of the processing endpoint, which can differ from the merchant’s true address. With Square transactions, the descriptor may show a generalized or mismatched city (like Columbia, SC) even if the registered business—The Lemonade Parlor—is based in Lake George, New York. This can make out-of-area transactions look confusing on statements.
What should I do if I see multiple small charges from The Lemonade Parlor that I don’t recognize?
First, rule out legitimate explanations such as multiple small purchases during a single visit or shared card use by a family member. If the pattern still looks suspicious or you have never visited a location like The Lemonade Parlor, immediately contact your bank, report the charges as potentially fraudulent, and consider cancelling and reissuing your card. Your issuer can also provide more detailed merchant data tied to each attempted charge.