My kids were so happy. They were in heaven. Great prices, great selection and great customer service. So funny, I was born and raised on the lower east side. 1979-1998, and I never knew of this place until now! We will return soon!
Ray is the friendliest guy you'll meet and his food is top notch! The portions are huge and the place feels like home when you walk in.
An unchanged gem in a transforming neighborhood...Superb as always... pleasant and polite workers...can’t wait to go back😃
Awesome NYC egg cream! We never pass up an opportunity to stop there when we're in New York.
Terrific NYC experience but has a lot of old neighborhood candy store vibes�
Egg Creams at this place is a tradition for me and my brothers.
So good.
"RAY’S CANDY STORE (113 AVENUE A)
If you are searching for authentic kitsch, the king of all things sweet is Ray's Candy Store. This place is an anachronism. If you weren’t on Avenue A, you’d think you were in Coney Island when reading the menu. It serves hot dogs, New York style egg creams, French fries, beignets and soft served ice cream, just name a few. The joint has been across the street from Tompkins Square Park since 1974 when it was less appetizing per se. Ray, well over 80 years of age, is still behind the counter. He’s usually joined by an attractive tattooed young lady to help him dole out snacks and smiles to everyone that comes through. An institution I hope will never be replaced." - Andrew from Dish Our Town. Read more about Alphabet City on the blog.
I love this ice cream shop. It's good. I like it a lot.
Victoria Alfred-Smythe
+5
The Best since High School. Ray is alway a pleasure & a gentleman
Ray!!! You are the man!!! Thank you for being open and making some of the best desserts and drinks for my boyfriend and I! I'll remember this night always!!!
LES across from Tompkins Square Park still old school NYC feel forget making everything fresh & new this is a must if in the area...
Best egg creams! Great guy. I have known Ray since 1982. Love ya.
An absolute must if you are visiting NYC. Everything is delicious, and the workers are very friendly. I always go there every time I visit the big city, and I always will.
Amazing deep fried Oreos and hot dogs. A must for anyone if you're in the area.
Ray is awesome and the hardest working man in the East Village . My daughter won't go anywhere else for soft serve � with sprinkles .
So many memories! "Wat up Ray! One large vanilla egg cream please."
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