How Ray's Candy Store Became The Most Legendary Shop In NYC For Late-Night Munchies | Legendary Eats

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  • Опубліковано 10 вер 2019
  • Ray's Candy Store, an East Village institution, has served late-night munchies since 1974. Owner Ray Alvarez, 86, is well known for his deep-fried Oreos, egg creams, milkshakes, and chili cheese dogs. The store has kept street wanderers and New York University students well fed into the night as they hang around Tompkins Square Park.
    Cult-like customers have been raving about the shop for decades, saying it’s an “unchanged gem in a transforming neighborhood,” “an institution that has brought joy for generations,” and that “it was as good as I remember at 6 years old.” The family-run business continues to serve the same food since it opened and has had recent visits from Kim Kardashian West, Kendall Jenner, La La Anthony, and Food God, who documented his time there, saying, "Everybody's talking about this place! EVERYBODY!"
    We visited the shop to get a behind-the-scenes tour, see how their late-night grub is made, and speak to Ray to learn how he turned his small business into a beloved institution.
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    How Ray's Candy Store Became The Most Legendary Shop In NYC For Late-Night Munchies | Legendary Eats

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  • @tallit3164
    @tallit3164 4 роки тому +16571

    He is the definition of a hardworking cute old man

    • @DatGermanPlays
      @DatGermanPlays 4 роки тому +59

      @Santiago Gutierrez bruh moment

    • @nekomily
      @nekomily 4 роки тому +67

      Santiago Gutierrez You could be a 40 year old man behind that screen lmao
      EDIT: He deleted his comment 😕

    • @Alex-dt4sj
      @Alex-dt4sj 4 роки тому +25

      @Santiago Gutierrez You know she's 12 right?

    • @legendaryzourzi
      @legendaryzourzi 4 роки тому +22

      @@Alex-dt4sj FBI OPEN UP!!
      the guy:oh shi...

    • @chelseytan1532
      @chelseytan1532 4 роки тому +2

      Talli T yea that's so cute

  • @dpar9891
    @dpar9891 4 роки тому +5188

    I would love to just sit there and eat Hershey bars with ray.

  • @pepperthedemon884
    @pepperthedemon884 3 роки тому +3462

    him biting in to that Hershey’s bar and smiling softly was the cutest thing I’ve seen please protect this man

  • @danyelgarcia3689
    @danyelgarcia3689 3 роки тому +1542

    He's not lying. He faithfully stay open even during a blizzard we were having and everything was closed even Odessas and he was there and made us something. My dad always took me afterschool because he use to go when he was a boy when everything was about 5 cents. The classic drinks I grew up on from him are the lime Ricky's and the Vanilla egg cream. Aww sweet memories 💖💛

    • @Video-Games-Are-Fun
      @Video-Games-Are-Fun 3 роки тому +18

      i am shocked at how low the prices are. this is in manhattan to boot.

    • @UwU-lm9or
      @UwU-lm9or 3 роки тому +8

      i live in hawaii and god i hope mom and pop shops can forever stay i''d love to visit so much!!! he seems so wholesome my heart-

    • @m6ts
      @m6ts 3 роки тому +6

      Is he still in business since corona? I wish the best for him

    • @julia-pw8fz
      @julia-pw8fz 2 роки тому

      @@m6ts omg i was thinking that...

    • @oohlalala2153
      @oohlalala2153 2 роки тому

      @@julia-pw8fz yes!!!! go visit if you can

  • @zonnm
    @zonnm 4 роки тому +24418

    God, please protect him and always give him happiness.

  • @kikimeow5491
    @kikimeow5491 4 роки тому +4423

    Ray is so so sweet I hope he lives a wonderful rest of his life

    • @Sus-di3jt
      @Sus-di3jt 4 роки тому +26

      Lmao so negative

    • @zomxy643
      @zomxy643 4 роки тому +6

      @Santiago Gutierrez damn

    • @letterobserver
      @letterobserver 4 роки тому +5

      @Santiago Gutierrez nfdjdjushdisne6vw7tvd6tdvhid 8ydbu8r hit its ihxbplznihenj9dn9jnd9hz in v iudqj9xdmcpiqni0snzci0dm0i fwmc0iodam. c 9b what the absolute hell

    • @hibishbyebish9036
      @hibishbyebish9036 4 роки тому +5

      He's like 80 something lol. Ppl just say anything.

    • @BobTheBuilder-dk5ry
      @BobTheBuilder-dk5ry 4 роки тому +19

      Santiago Gutierrez
      stop spreading hate on every comment. i don’t care if someone pissed in your coffee, just stop and turn away.

  • @Xcrafter3000
    @Xcrafter3000 3 роки тому +1126

    Man is the definition of the American dream. Comes to this country, starts his own business, works his butt off, and either makes everyone fat or gives them cavities. What a legend Ray.

    • @starlosa
      @starlosa 3 роки тому +35

      Don’t forget about “finding a loving community” lol

    • @Video-Games-Are-Fun
      @Video-Games-Are-Fun 3 роки тому +51

      those treats are a nice break from healthy eating but most people are fat and obese and therefore very unhealthy but that is not his responsibility

    • @yousefasim6752
      @yousefasim6752 3 роки тому +4

      and jumps off a ship to come to that/this country

    • @sexyyeyo
      @sexyyeyo 3 роки тому +9

      @Jamie Wilkinson The American Dream is basically just being Successful, Having a Nice Home, and a Family. But it's different for everyone.

    • @lunahetfield
      @lunahetfield 3 роки тому +1

      "Makes everyone fat or give them cavities" XD

  • @i.am.adorable9526
    @i.am.adorable9526 7 місяців тому +29

    Glad he's still here at 91. It just shows how the community loves Ray. More love and blessings for you Ray.❣️

  • @roudhaal-ansari3717
    @roudhaal-ansari3717 4 роки тому +1549

    “i enjoy making people happy, thats my reward” ugh god bless himm 🥺🥺

    • @hosni2
      @hosni2 4 роки тому +3

      6 Dollars for some fried shit isn't happiness

    • @eggsykingsmans674
      @eggsykingsmans674 4 роки тому +1

      "This is my favourite thing in the world, Hershey bar... Yummy"

    • @everett1795
      @everett1795 4 роки тому

      Eggsy Kingsmans I hope he buys the Hershey formula and makes Hershey pattie

    • @wlkbeastmode-issiap.346
      @wlkbeastmode-issiap.346 4 роки тому

      Me too. Nice hard work paid off.

    • @hosni2
      @hosni2 4 роки тому

      @@charizardthelizard8236 Selling a sandwich for €50 is also feeding people, I don't get your point

  • @priyalinu2721
    @priyalinu2721 4 роки тому +2858

    There is so much to learn from a man who works hard despite his old age...

    • @grendelum
      @grendelum 4 роки тому +33

      Yeah, like you’ve all been completely suckered into the cult of work...

    • @grendelum
      @grendelum 4 роки тому +28

      Tom Sutherland - an 86 year old man working 7 days a week is not something to admire...

    • @mazuki7602
      @mazuki7602 4 роки тому +8

      orion khan he enjoys it and by the looks of it im guessing he makes pretty good money as of today.

    • @justanotherhappyhumanist8832
      @justanotherhappyhumanist8832 4 роки тому +4

      My Dad’s like that. He’s almost in his seventies, and is one of the hardest workers I know.

    • @Greavesy
      @Greavesy 4 роки тому

      Save your legs and don’t make money your god.

  • @RayMak
    @RayMak 3 роки тому +3592

    It's a really really good shop. I can assure you. Please visit Ray's Pizza in Manhattan too...

  • @peterdodgson8177
    @peterdodgson8177 7 місяців тому +11

    He’s still alive too as of 2023 and still working everyday. What a inspiration

  • @willowd0ll
    @willowd0ll 4 роки тому +2636

    "I like making people happy. That's my reward."
    *oh my God this guy is the sweetest person ever*

    • @beepboopbobop
      @beepboopbobop 4 роки тому +33

      @Your Mother this is why you have fake friends

    • @shinysnightcorestudio350
      @shinysnightcorestudio350 4 роки тому +23

      Your Mother obviously he needs the $8 what is he doing in a shop otherwise? Smh 🤦‍♀️

    • @nazbmn242
      @nazbmn242 4 роки тому +12

      @Your Mother ok then, buy a shop that sells everything that Ray has, sell your food for 0.50 cents, the ingredients in your food will include cow dung, yeah I'm sure many poeple will want your cheap food.

    • @shinysnightcorestudio350
      @shinysnightcorestudio350 4 роки тому +6

      Your Mother well his customers say other wise.

    • @hollownite6859
      @hollownite6859 4 роки тому +6

      @Your Mother of course somoene like you will eventualy come along

  • @h6ylen
    @h6ylen 4 роки тому +1938

    he's so pure and wholesome everyone protect him

    • @jaredmorales9763
      @jaredmorales9763 4 роки тому +4

      eilishisupset facts

    • @francinekuri9964
      @francinekuri9964 4 роки тому +5

      I love him.

    • @maxazzopardi7446
      @maxazzopardi7446 Рік тому +2

      Unfortunately Ray was attacked last night because no one was protecting him. You see, everyone was on their computer type "protect him" and thus everyone thought Ray was protected.

  • @bycyncyn
    @bycyncyn 2 роки тому +110

    I worked at Ray’s part-time during the summer of 2010 when I lived in NYC for an internship. He’s exactly the same, I am stunned and pleased he’s still kickin!
    Back when I worked there he wasn’t supposed to have the fryers and they were in the back on the ground covered in news papers 😬 glad he got some ventilation or whatever permits he needed! I also got to serve Matt Dillon an egg cream and help a Polish guy translate who was stabbed in the park.
    One of the most interesting jobs I’ve ever had

  • @ethanschulze7655
    @ethanschulze7655 3 роки тому +412

    “We sell anything, cigarettes, beer, green card you name it” 😂

    • @rehanh9256
      @rehanh9256 3 роки тому +8

      LMFAOO

    • @ABC-pr7rb
      @ABC-pr7rb 2 роки тому +3

      Maybe he can buy himself one seeing as he jumped ship and illegally took on another identity. I do like how he has worked his butt off not relying on government funding.

    • @jodyharris9731
      @jodyharris9731 2 роки тому +3

      😂😆 that was one of the funniest parts. Go ray!

    • @MiniM69
      @MiniM69 2 роки тому +6

      You know most government benefit recipients aren’t immigrants. They’re white “, real patriotic Americans” in the South and Midwest. Look it up!

  • @codylegare4649
    @codylegare4649 4 роки тому +4111

    Lmao had a day off in 1955 and he got drunk 😂😂😂😂😂 what a legend💯👌👍

    • @boohere2
      @boohere2 4 роки тому +160

      The owner of the building that keeps raising the rent seems like a dick ass hole. That doesn't give a shit about the Ray's. Selfish!

    • @acrolein1870
      @acrolein1870 4 роки тому +18

      @@boohere2 you dont know the whole story

    • @revelbangtanexo2642
      @revelbangtanexo2642 4 роки тому +7

      @@acrolein1870 what's the whole story

    • @codylegare4649
      @codylegare4649 4 роки тому +46

      @@boohere2 when money is involved your not supposed to have emotions .. being nice doesn't pay the bills and keep a roof over your head, but I do totally agree with ya there's a fine line of fair rent and overcharging someone cuz you know the public will help them pay a outrageous amount..

    • @boohere2
      @boohere2 4 роки тому +19

      @@acrolein1870 Ugh, yeah like others said what is the whole story? I live in a smaller city myself. I'll just say this: One of my family members used to work in a major city like New York. He managed a store. Didn't own it though, but paid rent. The store was there for YEARS upon YEARS serving people. The land lord decided he wanted more money. He raised the rent to where my family member could not afford to keep up the store any more. He would have had to work 7 days a week plus day and night to make ends meet. He couldn't do it...so he let go of the business sadly. It was a family business. Eventually the store got remodeled and turned into a big chain sports store. No longer a mom & pops joint. It's just the shits when land lords get greedy and want more money. They should recognize how hard the person is working and if the place is successful.

  • @OscarVidal4057
    @OscarVidal4057 4 роки тому +4797

    i hope he and the shop gonna make it through this whole corona thing while they shuting down everything in NY! big ups to you big ray !

    • @sunnysundays2819
      @sunnysundays2819 4 роки тому +81

      Oscar Vidal omg yes, GOD PROTECT HIM

    • @sunnysundays2819
      @sunnysundays2819 4 роки тому +22

      Shahed Miah WHAT?!?! NOOOOOOOOO

    • @katie6228
      @katie6228 4 роки тому +100

      Shahed Miah nOpE he is alive

    • @yammmit
      @yammmit 4 роки тому +13

      Sunny Sundays lol yeah get Santa to protect him too. Let’s just get all the fictional characters.

    • @alonovic411
      @alonovic411 4 роки тому +72

      yammmit why you gotta be cringe bro?

  • @leffersuckit2818
    @leffersuckit2818 3 роки тому +54

    Imagine walking into that shop stoned gotta be like a dream came true

  • @DMH-bt2zo
    @DMH-bt2zo Рік тому +13

    Prayers to Ray as he recovers from a brutal attack.

    • @anaxemurderer5094
      @anaxemurderer5094 Рік тому

      What

    • @DMH-bt2zo
      @DMH-bt2zo Рік тому +2

      @@anaxemurderer5094 Well I heard at some point recently that Ray Alvarez, the namesake of the shop, was brutally attacked and I prayed that he recovers.

    • @anaxemurderer5094
      @anaxemurderer5094 Рік тому +1

      @@DMH-bt2zo just seen that , wow smh

    • @justagalwhocomments
      @justagalwhocomments Рік тому

      I hope he is ok❤😢

  • @Tired_Boie
    @Tired_Boie 4 роки тому +5380

    I have a really funny story about Ray, I was hearing rumors that he died, I walk in The store Sad and then, Boom, he’s alive making egg creams. In shock I exclaim! Ray? I thought you were dead! To which he replies “back in business” as if he was dead and came back to life! I have a good chuckle about it every once in a while

    • @chickennugger6029
      @chickennugger6029 4 роки тому +493

      If I'm not mistaken, he was kidnapped from the store and left in the back seat of a car. He then proceeded to break the window, crawl out and go straight back to work without even calling the police

    • @salt_4307
      @salt_4307 4 роки тому +165

      Chicken Nugger wha-

    • @squeeeep9564
      @squeeeep9564 4 роки тому +101

      Chicken Nugger LMFAOO, that’s not cool though man. He’s a old dude!

    • @reyalsuked8622
      @reyalsuked8622 4 роки тому +58

      And then everyone clapped

    • @vinimooraess
      @vinimooraess 4 роки тому +121

      @@chickennugger6029 i heard from a friend of a friend that a snake bit him and after a few days fighting death, the snake died

  • @kaminewman7258
    @kaminewman7258 4 роки тому +1452

    When he pulled out the Hershey bar and said “This is my favorite thing in the world!” that was so cute!🥺🥺🥺

  • @trishisfish
    @trishisfish 3 роки тому +184

    Anyone gonna talk about the fact the last time he had a day off was 1955-

  • @JM06261996
    @JM06261996 3 роки тому +64

    When you’re so passionate about food and making people happy like this man, work isn’t just work. That little shop is his home, his livelihood and his “child”. I am channeling all the positive energy in the universe for this man to get his business through the pandemic

  • @gyuism7914
    @gyuism7914 4 роки тому +13158

    "Ray, have you ever taken a day off?"
    "In 1955 I had a day off, I got drunk."
    😂😂

    • @lvi8957
      @lvi8957 4 роки тому +181

      *God Bless.him*

    • @lvrgirls
      @lvrgirls 4 роки тому +49

      That's life 🤷‍♀️😂

    • @jaydenblackmon5368
      @jaydenblackmon5368 4 роки тому +67

      He has passed away RIP ray

    • @siennaang416
      @siennaang416 4 роки тому +40

      Willy Wonka nooooo your kidding right 🥺🥺

    • @deviltriggers
      @deviltriggers 4 роки тому +53

      Willy Wonka nonono ur lying. u better be lying or im going to commit no oxygen intake

  • @johnfrisella8018
    @johnfrisella8018 4 роки тому +4044

    *pulls out simple Hershey bar*
    “This is my favorite thing in the world.”😇

    • @baby___hteb7424
      @baby___hteb7424 4 роки тому +144

      Warmed my heart when he said “yummy” 😌😌

    • @davidcolledge69
      @davidcolledge69 4 роки тому +69

      @Hello Hi They have them here in the UK as well and you don't have to buy them if you don't like them :/

    • @bhinz6389
      @bhinz6389 4 роки тому +18

      Looks obvious he's never had Cadbury chocolate

    • @uvmai2195
      @uvmai2195 4 роки тому +6

      Hello Hi the our chocolate is bad but it tastes good with nuts in it

    • @professionalobese5529
      @professionalobese5529 4 роки тому +9

      Do you have Kinder candies in America ? Just asking

  • @maibetoncatine
    @maibetoncatine 3 роки тому +82

    Bro when I’m an adult I will literally visit this man and take a photo with him, he is a bloody legend!

    • @yousefasim6752
      @yousefasim6752 3 роки тому +3

      What if he dies?

    • @starlosa
      @starlosa 3 роки тому +8

      @@yousefasim6752 pray he doesn’t :,(

    • @starlosa
      @starlosa 2 роки тому

      @Nathan Taffijn lmao no he didn’t he celebrated his 88th birthday this year

  • @davetrinh1568
    @davetrinh1568 3 роки тому +33

    3:18 I don’t know why but this scene seems especially special. You can really sense that he cares and has a deep and true love for Hershey’s.

  • @colorinini
    @colorinini 4 роки тому +4230

    I really hope he is doing alright during these crazy times.....

    • @girllbyeei-8391
      @girllbyeei-8391 3 роки тому +45

      @Febreze whatttttt🥺

    • @TomatoAddict
      @TomatoAddict 3 роки тому +21

      @Febreze source?

    • @SunflowerFever
      @SunflowerFever 3 роки тому +131

      He is still alive, check his ig @rayscandystore

    • @maribellikesanime8883
      @maribellikesanime8883 3 роки тому +21

      @@SunflowerFever I agree with that he still post on his Instagram

    • @gustavofring5674
      @gustavofring5674 3 роки тому +11

      Rest In Peace ray. May u make sweets for the angels in heaven.

  • @billys6377
    @billys6377 4 роки тому +4886

    “When was the last day you had off?”
    “1955, I got drunk.”😂😂

  • @norastack6110
    @norastack6110 3 роки тому +11

    I hope he’s doing well during these crazy times, he clearly loves what he does and he doesn’t let his age stop him. Reminds me a bit of my grandpa who’s almost 86 and is always active. He also reminds me of Mr Hooper from Sesame Street.

    • @softblossom522
      @softblossom522 3 роки тому +1

      according to the comments, he died last year :((((
      at least he wasn't forced to close his shop due to the pandemic and got to live a happy life :)

    • @norastack6110
      @norastack6110 3 роки тому +2

      @@softblossom522 That’s so sad but at least he had a good long life and died doing what he loved, I hope they’ll keep the store around

    • @softblossom522
      @softblossom522 3 роки тому +1

      @@norastack6110 same here...rlly want to try out those fried oreos xD

    • @JDUU2K
      @JDUU2K 3 роки тому +1

      @@softblossom522 he is still alive

    • @norastack6110
      @norastack6110 2 роки тому

      @@JDUU2K That’s awesome! They just featured him on humans of New York, great story!

  • @davisds1
    @davisds1 3 роки тому +75

    He seems like a really nice guy, I hope he gets infinite Hershey bars

  • @jackdandrea1723
    @jackdandrea1723 4 роки тому +10129

    why is no one talking about how he JUMPED OFF A SHIP to get to america?!

  • @crazyforce1102
    @crazyforce1102 4 роки тому +1604

    I feel so bad for this guy an elderly man works 7 days a week even thought it’s his choice, and has no close ones around him. At least the community helped

    • @arikedokitututafu8569
      @arikedokitututafu8569 4 роки тому +21

      what do you mean he has no close people, if you are talking about family then yeah his family is somewhere else but if you are talking about friends, he has many many people who come by and say hi and buy stuff from him and it makes him happy

    • @beetlethebard7624
      @beetlethebard7624 4 роки тому +11

      Id stop by and say hello every day if i lived near this kind, pure, amazing man.

    • @hysteri
      @hysteri 4 роки тому

      beetle the bard 714 same

    • @hysteri
      @hysteri 4 роки тому

      j m yh

    • @Markuden
      @Markuden 4 роки тому +7

      He is so used to working that if he would stop he probably have a heart attack within weeks. Thats how it goes with a lot of people.

  • @sharkman265
    @sharkman265 3 роки тому +17

    Brings me to tears (in a positive way) seeing someone like Ray being so in tuned with the community and his customers !!!
    This is why we need mom & pop shops !!

  • @hassangroof
    @hassangroof 3 роки тому +50

    This- this is my favorite thing in the world. A Hershey bar. * monch * * cronch * yummy
    And the heavy Irani accent is what seals it for me
    I’ve been to Iran so many times, and it’s basically nostalgic to me

  • @ameera7108
    @ameera7108 4 роки тому +1188

    When he ate the hersyes chocolate and said yummy,
    Oh god i wanna cry.. i miss my grandpa sm..

    • @poppyssad6545
      @poppyssad6545 4 роки тому +24

      I loved that scene and knew how much love he put in to everything

    • @poppyssad6545
      @poppyssad6545 4 роки тому +18

      @Your Mother I saw the joy in his eyes and how grateful he truly is

    • @sammyrl16
      @sammyrl16 4 роки тому +3

      the crock same 🥺

    • @aysharoberts7579
      @aysharoberts7579 4 роки тому +6

      Your Mother
      Why u gotta be like that she’s tryna be nice

    • @Jdm491
      @Jdm491 4 роки тому +1

      Same dude

  • @cruzcontrolzzz
    @cruzcontrolzzz 4 роки тому +13838

    Somebody start a gofundme for him to take a vacation

    • @FBI-yd6co
      @FBI-yd6co 4 роки тому +63

      cruzcontrolzzz not a good use of money.

    • @justcallmefave
      @justcallmefave 4 роки тому +471

      FBI tell me why?

    • @jedmaegraith8542
      @jedmaegraith8542 4 роки тому +46

      cruzcontrolzzz why dont you

    • @rexatcecg
      @rexatcecg 4 роки тому +7

      oJo inside jokes bud.

    • @zt1788
      @zt1788 4 роки тому +370

      Seems like the kind of guy who doesn't really like holidays. Would prefer to be at his shop with his customers.

  • @cupiddream1030
    @cupiddream1030 3 роки тому +8

    Aw man I'm crying as there should be more people like Ray who's so kind and compassionate about everyone, the community, and his bussiness and how hard he done his best is also heart breaking as he is working at this age but also how things were open, loving and warm to people hugs and Hershey's for Ray ; Always stay humble and kind :)

  • @ThomasStephenForster
    @ThomasStephenForster 3 роки тому +116

    4:19 *Indian accent comes forward.*
    Coincidentally: Stereotypical Indian music from Sax player

    • @asrink0337
      @asrink0337 3 роки тому +7

      HAHAHAH bruhh just wanted to commented that

    • @sourgrapejuice6389
      @sourgrapejuice6389 2 роки тому +6

      As a brown person, this is the type of weird shit y’all be saying all the time

  • @Sfb396
    @Sfb396 4 роки тому +612

    I’ve never seen anyone eat a Hershey bar so cutely. He is too precious.

  • @dannjrad2109
    @dannjrad2109 3 роки тому +2582

    This shit almost made me cry. Seeing Ray being just a genuinely kind hearted person reminded me of my late grandfather. Nothing but love to that man.

    • @IMissMrKitty
      @IMissMrKitty 3 роки тому +20

      It reminded me of my grandpa too! His favorite thing was Hershey's bars too!! But I bawled thinking about how much I miss him. He was like a dad to me.

    • @Kyriphine
      @Kyriphine 3 роки тому +2

      New york city=NYC

    • @vishnukshiraj5985
      @vishnukshiraj5985 3 роки тому +2

      Me too

    • @hellraider_6817
      @hellraider_6817 3 роки тому +2

      Then why do u call it "shit"

    • @lemoncinn4084
      @lemoncinn4084 3 роки тому

      @@IMissMrKitty aww

  • @shyamaashish7265
    @shyamaashish7265 3 роки тому

    I'm loving this kind man... He is an angel.... Bless u ray.... May u live for a loooooooong looooong time....infinity hugs to you... U are the sweetest,kindest,hardworking soul I have seen

  • @captainayaaya28
    @captainayaaya28 3 роки тому +7

    Ray is amazing and so precious and the host is actually respectful for once. Really energetic but respectful.

  • @yaint77
    @yaint77 4 роки тому +5521

    This 👏 man 👏 is 👏 the 👏 Stan 👏 Lee 👏 of 👏 snacks
    *protect him at all costs*

    • @swaggirl1665
      @swaggirl1665 4 роки тому +53

      Wait until a year and then you will stop 👏

    • @sxar_0660
      @sxar_0660 4 роки тому +8

      Rosa Hoesa savage

    • @s_aa997
      @s_aa997 4 роки тому +5

      Dont u ever

    • @honkahonka4223
      @honkahonka4223 4 роки тому +4

      What who Stan lee

    • @is8322
      @is8322 4 роки тому +11

      @@honkahonka4223 I-I you don't know?..

  • @larafagan4502
    @larafagan4502 4 роки тому +2161

    I don't know why but seeing old people work just breaks my heart for some reason💔💔💔

    • @billyjoe2010
      @billyjoe2010 4 роки тому +305

      If a person is working past the age of retirement that means that they really love there job's and would rather work than take the day off so good on ray he really loves his job and the people he sells his stuff to

    • @rosie-sc8si
      @rosie-sc8si 4 роки тому +21

      Me too idk why ;(

    • @NoRestForTheWeary
      @NoRestForTheWeary 4 роки тому +62

      If it makes you feel any better old people who work and feel they still have a purpose tend to be stonger and live longer than those who sit around and vegetate all day.

    • @1trexq
      @1trexq 4 роки тому +8

      Especially with this Coronavirus going on
      😔

    • @AlexR2648
      @AlexR2648 4 роки тому +14

      He clearly loves what he does.

  • @KiaraMozee7287
    @KiaraMozee7287 3 роки тому +3

    💗It's so beautiful how people came together to help him keep his shop.💗🥰

  • @vihaanvilekar
    @vihaanvilekar 3 роки тому +1

    I went to Ray's in 2018 when my family traveled to NY and boy is he a whole hearted person and hes so dedicated to his work and to making people happy
    I think my reward for this year will be to keep ray with us

  • @sanasakamaki7525
    @sanasakamaki7525 4 роки тому +1750

    “I enjoy when they are happy. That’s my reward.” I’m crying, guys :(

  • @kirbiplays
    @kirbiplays 4 роки тому +1777

    Ray: breathes
    Me: Take my money

  • @engineergaming_3550
    @engineergaming_3550 3 роки тому +3

    It makes me cry when someone who puts there heart and soul into food is trying to be shut down by the state who don’t care about this mans life
    You rock man keep going

  • @luisfabian5995
    @luisfabian5995 3 місяці тому +3

    I went to rays candy store last year and I enjoyed it

  • @hanadive
    @hanadive 4 роки тому +1164

    Oh this man is truly blessed...as much as i want to store to stay open and be cared for..i really want this man to be taken cared of too..he Really deserve all the best and to rest as well.
    May things get better for him and may he gets peace and rest

    • @jim95819
      @jim95819 4 роки тому +2

      Nanadive 1000th like

  • @palegrimms
    @palegrimms 4 роки тому +466

    He looked so happy when he ate that Hershey bar

    • @yammmit
      @yammmit 4 роки тому

      lolipop duder gacha whole*

  • @JohnnySalMusic1
    @JohnnySalMusic1 Рік тому +7

    Imagine just this past Tues Morning 3:00am while outside his store Ray, 90 Years old was attacked by 2 cowards....leaving him bloodied & bruised.....Hope you are OK Mr. Ray...Get well soon!

    • @SnuggieMaple
      @SnuggieMaple Рік тому +2

      Imagine being so cowardly you have to pray on a sweet wholesome 90 year old man who everyone loves!

    • @lucascoval828
      @lucascoval828 Рік тому +1

      Did they catch the guys?

  • @jusme4142
    @jusme4142 2 роки тому +2

    I hope the store never changes their authentic decorations!

  • @blackroses6764
    @blackroses6764 4 роки тому +694

    i swear when i go to New York I'm meeting this man and getting his food
    Mark my words

    • @thealmightyavocado5616
      @thealmightyavocado5616 4 роки тому +15

      Ay can you get me some deep-fried Oreos on the way back?

    • @MrMeme-vt9qf
      @MrMeme-vt9qf 4 роки тому +18

      Bring us the oreos or we vibe check you

    • @blackroses6764
      @blackroses6764 4 роки тому +6

      @@MrMeme-vt9qf yeah I will

    • @MrMeme-vt9qf
      @MrMeme-vt9qf 4 роки тому +5

      @@blackroses6764 yo legit these things had me drooling on the screen

    • @cxpthsalt5097
      @cxpthsalt5097 4 роки тому

      Mr. Meme That’s nasty😂 But it makes sense

  • @Alexis-pk2tn
    @Alexis-pk2tn 4 роки тому +364

    This makes me want to cry. He’s so precious protect him

    • @hi-yi9gc
      @hi-yi9gc 4 роки тому +2

      Alexis at all costs. I REPEAT AT ALL COSTS!

    • @sashimislayer8089
      @sashimislayer8089 4 роки тому +2

      Yeah he should be a protected speices☺☺☺

  • @shaiazshah1879
    @shaiazshah1879 2 роки тому +1

    God bless you, Mr. Ray ! You're a community treasure . Mr. Ray and his Candy shop are here to stay ! May you and your shop always remain with us !

  • @broadwaygoat7687
    @broadwaygoat7687 3 роки тому +9

    OMG he’s such a sweetheart! Can we send him a virtual hug!

  • @endme7888
    @endme7888 4 роки тому +4490

    Fried Oreos with sugar on top that’s the most American thing I’ve ever heard of

    • @mmistaclean8753
      @mmistaclean8753 4 роки тому +192

      It doesn't taste anything like you would think,the oreo texture is just gone,pretty good though.

    • @JRE1209
      @JRE1209 4 роки тому +61

      Yeah, same here.
      They seem delicious!
      And mostly, most American in the world!
      And you don’t have to end yourself.

    • @deadaccount2212
      @deadaccount2212 4 роки тому +54

      Idk how people eat them lmaoo
      I bought them once, 6 of them, and I wasn't even able to finish half of them before feeling slightly sick. Those things are *too much* and I would recommend sticking to regular oreos, but if you like super sweet foods, go ahead.

    • @pleasantlydrifting6663
      @pleasantlydrifting6663 4 роки тому +15

      Tried them at a fair once, they’re pretty gross imo

    • @Ricky-wy6dl
      @Ricky-wy6dl 4 роки тому +7

      pleasantly drifting cuz this you had were maybe old trust me the Fredy ones are to die for

  • @kazuki_setsunai103
    @kazuki_setsunai103 4 роки тому +2044

    Since he owns a junk food store and he’s 80 I guess his junk food doesn’t kill you too fast

    • @catylaccxi5794
      @catylaccxi5794 4 роки тому +12

      Maybe

    • @Ghoulsfull
      @Ghoulsfull 4 роки тому +49

      Well I guess as long ss youre happy and have a reason to wake up. Old relatives of mine smoke and drink but live very long

    • @servor3313
      @servor3313 4 роки тому +30

      He doesn't eat his merchandise never eat your merchandise

    • @veil4076
      @veil4076 4 роки тому +1

      Big Brain Time

    • @dawnsavidge7051
      @dawnsavidge7051 4 роки тому +2

      My great grandma lived to be 96 and lived on junk food her hole life

  • @smurfart201
    @smurfart201 3 роки тому +2

    Rays deserves a bigger store

  • @clementinedoesntcare
    @clementinedoesntcare 3 роки тому +53

    he's so sweet 🥺 did yall hear the way he said "yummy" after he ate the hershey's bar?? im sad now

  • @professionalstupidnigga5040
    @professionalstupidnigga5040 4 роки тому +2250

    Ray: *exists*
    Me: GET THIS MAN IMMORTALITY

    • @matty.c777
      @matty.c777 3 роки тому +3

      Xx_Infi_xX yess

    • @bagohehe969
      @bagohehe969 3 роки тому +24

      M4tthx YT immortality doesnt mean happiness 💃🏼💃🏼💃🏼🌝

    • @professionalstupidnigga5040
      @professionalstupidnigga5040 3 роки тому +3

      @@bagohehe969 facts

    • @mercedesmorris2329
      @mercedesmorris2329 3 роки тому +3

      00000pppkj

    • @todt1112
      @todt1112 3 роки тому +7

      That sounds horrible I get that most people want to live forever but to work everyday forever oof but I would be nice this guy should get a break

  • @emilya5414
    @emilya5414 4 роки тому +449

    “French fries , green card whatever you want “ 😂😂😂

  • @harshidatanku795
    @harshidatanku795 3 роки тому +6

    Oh that grandpa should be saved god bless him abundantly 😭❤️ he is sweet like his candy store😭😭

  • @max-163
    @max-163 7 місяців тому +2

    Went here last night ray still chefing it up !!!

  • @peterhenry9372
    @peterhenry9372 4 роки тому +385

    3:24 him eating Hershey’s is the cutest thing ever haha 🍫🤗

  • @byankagonzalez0729
    @byankagonzalez0729 4 роки тому +216

    I literally teared up at 3:30 because of how sweet he is and how he is eating the Hershey so peacefully

    • @eggsykingsmans674
      @eggsykingsmans674 4 роки тому +14

      "This is my favourite thing in the world, Hershey bar... Yummy"

    • @youryxqi7414
      @youryxqi7414 4 роки тому +2

      So did I :,)

    • @icantthinkofaname15
      @icantthinkofaname15 4 роки тому +1

      It's because of the music. That's more than likely what made you feel that way lol

  • @branimirbogosavljev1168
    @branimirbogosavljev1168 3 роки тому +2

    Touches my heart, respect to this wonderful man!

  • @debbieflaherty4846
    @debbieflaherty4846 3 роки тому +2

    I wish I could make a machine, just for Rays, that they could put the cone in it....and cover it with sprinkles!
    The way the community pitched-in to help this man, is so sweet!
    Bless each and every person for showing so much love.

  • @berbnobirbyes.8583
    @berbnobirbyes.8583 4 роки тому +1613

    Idk if it’s just me, but, did they finally choose a reporter who isn’t overly obnoxious? :’0

    • @cryptogf
      @cryptogf 4 роки тому +64

      her voice is

    • @yoricksrestingplace
      @yoricksrestingplace 4 роки тому +26

      That brown haired girl was *really* obnoxious.

    • @minjeonglee3953
      @minjeonglee3953 4 роки тому +30

      Milk Mango she’s cute to listen to, very happy :) but I find her voice quite nasally

    • @astridsky2215
      @astridsky2215 4 роки тому +4

      pvnks your profile picture is

    • @randybaker6254
      @randybaker6254 4 роки тому +3

      nilk magno. wuts that supsoed toovmeen buddy. dont like the “”obnoxous rpetoters ‘ than frigin leev how avrout then aples buster.

  • @bibble4135
    @bibble4135 4 роки тому +1409

    She reminds me of a 90’s girl in a Spanish text book :)

    • @hiigiveouttoothpicks7482
      @hiigiveouttoothpicks7482 4 роки тому +7

      how..tfff

    • @vouniur5925
      @vouniur5925 4 роки тому +3

      YAS

    • @bibble4135
      @bibble4135 4 роки тому +35

      gerald merjilla not sure what you meeeeaaaaaan....

    • @adrianadi184
      @adrianadi184 4 роки тому +6

      gerald merjilla beecaaaauseeee youuuuu neeeeeeeed tooooi eeeeeendddd ittttt aaaaaal

    • @tc2241
      @tc2241 4 роки тому +19

      *stock photo with speech bubble*
      "That was totally rad, Bien hecho! Now let's see how we can combine words like 'veinte' and 'uno' to count even higher, vamos!"

  • @urmomscutecat9255
    @urmomscutecat9255 3 роки тому +19

    PROTECT THIS MAN😭💖

  • @bjgems2519
    @bjgems2519 3 роки тому +4

    Omg when he ate a piece of hershey after saying it was his favourite and said “yummy” after literally melted my heart ❤️❤️❤️

  • @Julie-jl2kk
    @Julie-jl2kk 4 роки тому +450

    i hope the other workers could help him get some vacation days!

    • @rebeccagreen5997
      @rebeccagreen5997 4 роки тому +2

      He wouldn't take the vacation he lives for what he does

    • @fatgamer2343
      @fatgamer2343 4 роки тому

      Hes fuckin dead so nah

  • @jaywork5375
    @jaywork5375 4 роки тому +2512

    They raised the rent 3x smh that’s so sick that should not happen

    • @fatimtoure3722
      @fatimtoure3722 4 роки тому +75

      TheMajorKing toxic much?

    • @enerbeing
      @enerbeing 4 роки тому +44

      TheMajorKing what did they ever do to you IS THIS WHAT YOU DO WITH YOUR SPARE TIME SIT BEHIND UR OLD COMPUTER AND FIND ANYTHING OR ANYONE TO HATE ON smh 🤦🏾‍♀️

    • @omegawolf921
      @omegawolf921 4 роки тому +81

      @@2rquoised Bruh chill you can't judge everyone in the usa and assume that they are all bad just because a few people are.

    • @719hannah
      @719hannah 4 роки тому +54

      @@2rquoised so....wait a minute. someone is talking about how messed up something is in america, and acknowledging how messed up it is...and youre saying theyre racist and narcissistic?? where do you even get racism from? do you know realize that racism exists in other countries??? i think youre the narcissist if you think youre so much better but pop off, yeah. keep being a hypocrite.

    • @nerdloser9987
      @nerdloser9987 4 роки тому +10

      TheMajorKing stfu u play roblox

  • @acheesesandwich7054
    @acheesesandwich7054 3 роки тому +2

    Ray is the actual epitome of kindness, generosity, and he is all that is left of this worlds pureness

  • @millersbarparis
    @millersbarparis 3 роки тому +3

    Ray is the best. He is indeed there every night and when you go out drinking and want some fried stuff he always greats you with a heeeey budyyyyyyyyy since he can't of course remember everyone's name but he makes you feel like he does. ABSOLUTE LEGEND!!

  • @drakearketernalknight7024
    @drakearketernalknight7024 4 роки тому +182

    Not gonna lie my heart melted faster then ice cream hearing about this guy

  • @cyropyro
    @cyropyro 3 роки тому +862

    Ray: "This is my favorite thing in the world." *Shows Hershey bar*
    Hershey Exec: *sighs* *pulls out checkbook*

    • @jon3845
      @jon3845 3 роки тому +2

      Noooooob

    • @cyropyro
      @cyropyro 3 роки тому +17

      @@jon3845 ???

    • @gutenhiemer3818
      @gutenhiemer3818 3 роки тому +4

      Love the Tenma profile pic

    • @cyropyro
      @cyropyro 3 роки тому +4

      @@gutenhiemer3818 Monster is my all-time favorite!

    • @gutenhiemer3818
      @gutenhiemer3818 3 роки тому +3

      @@cyropyro Same here man. I don't think any other anime will ever top it

  • @ryanlu6103
    @ryanlu6103 2 роки тому +4

    that "yummy" when he ate the hershey bar hit hard

  • @yolandimaae3275
    @yolandimaae3275 3 роки тому +6

    Vanilla cone with sprinkles..omg my favourite

  • @solidoxsolidox8068
    @solidoxsolidox8068 4 роки тому +83

    Holy shit I started crying. God bless this man, so pure

  • @anushadaqueen767
    @anushadaqueen767 4 роки тому +92

    He is so polite, sweet and pure. God bless him😊
    “ I am so pleased when people are happy. That is my reward”♥️

    • @BenKirb
      @BenKirb 4 роки тому +1

      PRAISE GOD THE LORD

  • @barrybbenson224
    @barrybbenson224 3 роки тому +35

    Legend could still eat a hersheys bar at his age, im actually impressed

  • @treitamajordan6033
    @treitamajordan6033 3 роки тому +1

    OMG...... He is sooooo cute pls give this man happiness and hugs

  • @JoeyCap.
    @JoeyCap. 4 роки тому +424

    I'm the opposite of Ray
    I worked for one day in 1955, and I've been drunk ever since

  • @tenzinwangjor5079
    @tenzinwangjor5079 4 роки тому +255

    “Last day off I had was in 1955, I got drunk” lol legend

  • @yokekheeng3297
    @yokekheeng3297 3 роки тому +1

    It's just really heart warming seeing him in the store making others happy

  • @crimson932
    @crimson932 3 роки тому +2

    he seems so wholesome and sweet i just want to give him a hug

  • @rubenborquez7336
    @rubenborquez7336 4 роки тому +624

    “ yeah i got drunk” ....... see kids there nothing wrong by getting drunk ...but dont drive.

    • @claudiavarghese9247
      @claudiavarghese9247 4 роки тому +7

      Lol if you're following his example then that'll be getting drunk once every 64 years 😂

    • @cademancaden
      @cademancaden 4 роки тому

      @@claudiavarghese9247 lol

    • @fatgamer2343
      @fatgamer2343 4 роки тому

      @AZ Niteforce ok? Wtf did he do dumbfuck?

  • @helenamejias6952
    @helenamejias6952 4 роки тому +211

    I used to love practically right around the corner from Ray’s. This place is my childhood

  • @defvansh
    @defvansh 3 роки тому +40

    When he enjoyed that hershey's bar I got happy

  • @milkyway9789
    @milkyway9789 3 роки тому +3

    The clip of him bitting the chocolate bar was so precious It made me tear up 🥺🥺🥺🥺

  • @oxCelestialxo
    @oxCelestialxo 4 роки тому +42

    “Day off? In 1955... i got drunk on my day off” -Ray 2019
    It must’ve been one hell of a night if you still remember that! 🤣😂🤣 this gentleman is pure gold.

  • @lou2887
    @lou2887 4 роки тому +231

    Get Hersey to see this he can be in a commercial n maybe help him have another day off lol

  • @Humongous420
    @Humongous420 2 роки тому +1

    One of my favorite places in NYC. Ray is the man ♡

  • @jessehern91
    @jessehern91 3 роки тому +1

    Love stories like this god bless this man an his future