Ray's Candy Store in New York City's East Village has been serving late-night munchies since 1974.
Owner Ray Alvarez, 86, is well known for his deep-fried Oreos, egg creams, milkshakes, and chili cheese dogs. Cult-like customers have been raving about the shop for decades, saying it's an "unchanged gem in a transforming neighborhood," and "an institution that has brought joy for generations."