Ray's Candy Store
Alphabet City
Ray's Candy Store, open 24/7 since 1974, is where 91-year-old Ray Alvarez serves egg creams, fried Oreos, and classic soft-serve to night owls and neighborhood regulars alike. The walls are plastered with decades of memorabilia, and Ray himself is usually behind the counter, ready with a story and a smile.
Legendary owner Ray
Cash-only retro counter
Open 24/7 since 1974
Neighborhood institution
Tips
đ©"very delicious, very heavy and filling" (fried Oreos)
đ”cash only, hit the ATM first
đŠstick with chocolate, vanilla, or swirl
Ray's Candy Store
Alphabet CityOpen
Ray's Candy Store, open 24/7 since 1974, is where 91-year-old Ray Alvarez serves egg creams, fried Oreos, and classic soft-serve to night owls and neighborhood regulars alike. The walls are plastered with decades of memorabilia, and Ray himself is usually behind the counter, ready with a story and a smile.
Legendary owner Ray
Cash-only retro counter
Open 24/7 since 1974
Neighborhood institution
Tips
đ©"very delicious, very heavy and filling" (fried Oreos)
đ”cash only, hit the ATM first
đŠstick with chocolate, vanilla, or swirl