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Ray’s Candy Store.

Worth it, says Antonina. Open 24/7 since 1974, this tiny shop offers a variety of treats, but its fame lies in its delicious egg creams and fried Oreos.

Antonina Pattiz
Antonina PattizI went myself · from my list Best late-night food in New York
A man walks past the storefront of Ray's Candy Store on Avenue A.
From Best things to do in the East Village
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113 Avenue A Directions
Subway
L to 1 Av, 7 min
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Everything I’ve written about Ray’s Candy Store on New York Dearest, in one place. It’s on two of my lists, Best late-night food in New York and Best things to do in the East Village. Below you’ll find every list it’s on with what I wrote there. At the end, where it is and what’s near.

  1. Best late-night food in New YorkWorth it
  2. Best things to do in the East VillageWorth it

Where it appears on New York Dearest

Two of my lists
Worth it, says Antonina. Been? Say if you agree.
Worth it

For late-night adventures in the East Village, Ray’s Candystore is a place you need to try.

What I wrote thereFold it away

For late-night adventures in the East Village, Ray’s Candystore is a place you need to try. Open 24/7 since 1974, this tiny shop offers a variety of treats, but its fame lies in its delicious egg creams and fried Oreos.

Celebrities like the Kardashians and Anthony Bourdain have enjoyed the exceptional service Ray’s provides, embodying the quintessential “only in New York” experience where everyone feels like family. At 90 years old, Ray himself still serves customers behind the counter, ensuring a memorable visit. Don’t miss out one of the best late-night eats in NYC, especially if you have a sweet tooth.

Read it on the list
    Worth it
    What I wrote thereFold it away

    The shop is tiny and sells a little bit of everything but Ray’s claim to fame comes from the delicious homemade egg cream (similar to an ice cream float) and fried Oreos.

    This little shop has welcomed thousands of folks over the years, including an impressive list of celebrities (like Anthony Bourdain). The personal service is part of the draw. Authentically New York, you’ll feel like family whenever 90-year-old Ray himself is behind the counter.

    Read it on the list

    Where it is, and what’s near

    Worth it, within a ten-minute walk
    Open it on my map
    Nearby, from my lists
    On The Best of New York

    I put Ray’s Candy Store on two of my best lists.

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