Bona Ventura

East Village · New York City

Ray's Candy Store

Street foodLocals' pick

A cash-only East Village candy store off Tompkins Square Park, owned by Ray since the 1970s, its walls covered in press clippings: soft serve all year round and fried Oreos.

Address
113 Avenue A, New York, NY 10009
Hours
Open 24 hours (Google hours via Wanderlog, 2026-10)
Best time to go
Evening, Late night · About 10 min
Price
Price not verified
Price level
$

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Details can change. Check hours and prices before you go.

Good to know

  • Stick to the classics: chocolate, vanilla or swirl soft serve.
  • Cash only; Google lists it as open 24 hours, so it works as a late-night stop.

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