Ray's Candy Store
Dessert Shop, Ice Cream Parlor, and Fast Food Restaurant$$$$
Alphabet City, New York
"This tiny shop has the BEST beignets I've had in NYC!!!!"(26 Tips)
"Get the Fried Oreos right now."(7 Tips)
"You can’t go wrong with a good old fashion soft serve cone!"(18 Tips)
"I love rays, it's a nyc institution!"(2 Tips)
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Fabian MartinApril 12, 2022Fried Oreos. Fried. Oreos. Oreos but fried. Yes this exists. Yes this is amazing. I’m a bit ashamed that I liked them this much. The owner is super sweet too, give it a try but bring a defibrillator
Bryant BalatbatDecember 3, 2015The beignets are best shared with friends! You get a mound of about 20 or so for $6! Make sure to get some ice cream to pair it with cause they're served hot!
Clara EloyApril 12, 2022My arteries are crying but my heart is full. Just wanted to try the fried oreos for the joke at first but IT IS VERY GOOD 😂 Ray is super sweet as well!
When people ask "What's so special about Ray's?" I say "Go there and you'll know." Old school hang serving up the city's BEST fries, shakes, ice cream and more at Reagan-era prices. Ray's a SAINT. GO
Justin BretonJune 14, 2014An East Village institution! Great for a late night snack. I personally love the fries! 🍟 Plus, tons of sauces to choose from! #nyceats
- Missy MackeyDecember 29, 2022You can’t go wrong with a good old fashion soft serve cone! Cash only, Ray is also such a sweetie
Dane BApril 3, 2012If you happen to be heading home and can somehow manage to hold off eating your beignets, I implore you to spread them with some Speculoos cookie butter (now available at Trader Joe's). Divine!
Rachel WangNovember 13, 2014Finally a place that satisfies my craving for beignets. Usually I end up getting a few more than I asked for - they're really generous!
A NYC institution. Egg Creams are the best in the city and Ray is awesome. I could stay and talk to him all night. Great guy
AlexJune 16, 2016cheese fries are EVERYTHING. for $6, you'll leave feeling gross about your life decisions but it's worth it.
Kate FurmanJuly 2, 2015Get the soft serve and beignets and eat them in Tompkins square Park. There's way more than half a dozen when you order 6.
AmateurConciergeAugust 3, 2015You could wait 30 minutes for soft serve at Big Gay around the corner, or you could come here and get a dipped cone for half the price and pay homage to a true neighborhood landmark
LaurenMay 5, 2015This place smells like the East Village: grease, sugar & nostalgia. Completely charming. Delicious soft serve.
H. Alan ScottJune 30, 2010Seriously, the best Frozen Yogurt out there. It's a science project, total hole in the wall, but amazing!
Alex HunterAugust 17, 2021Ray is an absolute legend. Beignets and/or (yes, and!) soft serve are my go-to!
Their chocolate malts could easily be renamed liquid cocaine. Go there. Get one.
Angela ZhangApril 26, 2015Ray's friendly personality + his tendency to give you more food than you paid for = everything
Bryan ViperSeptember 14, 2011whenever i'm in the e. village & want ice cream, i just pop into this spot for frozen pistachio yogurt.
Try the beignets at your own risk, they are so good you'll be hopelessly hooked
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Ray's Candy Store
113 Avenue A (btwn E 7th St. & St. Mark's Pl.)
New York, NY 10009
United States
New York, NY 10009
United States
Serving up NYC's BEST Belgian fries, milk shakes, ice cream, hot dogs, egg creams, frozen yogurt and more! Open 24/7! An East Village institution Since 1974!
Open (Show more)
- Mon–Sun
- 24 Hours
(212) 505-7609
Features
Credit Cards
Yes
Outdoor Seating
No
Wheelchair Accessible
Yes
Music
No
Parking
Street
Restroom
Yes
Food & Drink
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Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Dessert
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Lana Bauwens - 8.0
"Very friendly staff. They let you sample whatever you would like. Can’t get enough of the chocolate covered pretzel ice cream!"
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"Evey position in menu is perfect, it everything! :) and check the fries with chease and chilli :)"
Maciej Zieliński - 8.0
"Lots of tv's, great bloody marys and buck hunter/pinball. Friendly staff, chill vibe and all around great neighborhood dive. You can even order food in, no problem."
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