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Funky, colorful ice cream destination since 1974 also boasts egg creams, fries & hot dogs.
What to order: Deep Fried Oreos · Egg Cream · Belgian FriesFrom Google Maps reviews.
Ray’s Candy Store isn’t just a food stop — it’s a New York institution with powdered sugar on its knuckles. 🍩🔥 Located at 113 Avenue A, Ray’s is where you go when your cravings overpower your common sense. Fried Oreos, beignets buried in sugar, fries, milkshakes, egg creams, chili cheese hot dogs… basically everything your doctor warned you about but your soul desperately needs. All served from a perfectly ramshackle counter that feels like NYC before it got polished and overpriced. People don
My wife was hesitant when I told her I wanted to try an egg cream. I told her there were no eggs and no cream. We heard Rays was the place to go for an egg cream so we thought we give it a try. And we got to meet Ray! This place is amazing. So much going on. The egg cream was interesting but delicious. Great place to visit!
Ray2x wasn’t there but it was a treat to step in to the store. Felt like travelling back to the 80’s. Ray2x is maybe about 93 at the time of this writing. God bless him and his smile.
From the Jul 1, 2026 health inspection. Lower-priority items are listed after the serious ones.
Food surfaces weren't washed and sanitized between uses.
Evidence of mice was found on site.
Live roaches were found on site.
Flies were present in the space.
Food was left exposed to possible contamination during storage, prep, or serving.
No food thermometer available to check cooking and holding temperatures.
No one on shift holds the required food-safety certificate.
Shelves, ledges, or equipment exteriors aren't clean or easy to clean.
Plumbing issues: poor drainage, backflow risk, or wastewater handled improperly.
Gaps, cracks, or clutter make it easy for pests to get in and nest.