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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- Ray's Candy StoreMarch 17, 2011Be sure to try our new beignets! A taste of New Orleans in the East Village!
Jesse KarmaFebruary 12, 2010Yes pomme frites on 2nd ave sucks! Walk on more block to Rays! So much better of a menu and some real history here! Support and tip Ray!
Tim VetterJanuary 22, 2011Beignets made to order 24x7 in old-NY scene of cheerful disorder. Laissez les bon temps rouler.
Ray's Annual Birthday Burlesque Extravaganza is The Best Fucking Tradition In New York City™.
Garry GoldenApril 29, 2010This a good times...good LES people..and lots of ice cream for $3... Ray is an angel...
BrooklynFebruary 23, 2014I don't get the hype. Super fatty ice soft serve. Nothing special. Must be the nostalgia.
Valentina Paz PavezOctober 17, 2018El mejor lugar del barrio! ... clásico e imperdible! ... beignets!!!
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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
Menus
Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Dessert
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- 8.4
"Love all their cake. Current favorite the pokeball. Always crowded. Nice place to have a sweet moment."
Rachel - 8.2
"Best vegan ice in town!! The dark chocolate is great! Ask for a swirl"
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!"
Paige C
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- 8.7
"Such a beautiful park to visit, specially if you have a dog! I love it!"
Jason McKeyton - 8.3
"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."
Ranu Rajkarnikar
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