What are the opening hours?

Monday 6am - 2:30pm Tuesday 6am - 2:30pm Wednesday 6am - 2:30pm Thursday 6am - 2:30pm Friday 6am - 2:30pm Saturday 6am - 2:30pm Sunday 7am - 2:30pm

Ray's Diner

Name: Ray's Diner
Address: 801 Street Charles St, Elgin, IL, 60120, US
Telephone: (847)7417110
Price range: $
Rating: 4.8

Ray’s Diner is a family-owned restaurant serving Elgin and surrounding communities since 1969. From the moment you walk in the door, you’re treated like family.
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Our attentive staff goes the extra mile to deliver a joyful experience.

05/25/2026

We honor those who have served our country and made the ultimate sacrifice to protect our freedom.

04/01/2026

Celebrate the NEW month with our NEW Specials! A mix of old and new options. With our extensive menu, you're sure to find something to your liking.

We are open seven days a week. ⏰
For carry-out orders, please contact us at (847) 741-7110. ☎️
Delivery options are available via GrubHub, DoorDash, or UberEats. 🚘

03/24/2026

🔥Savor our flavorful, tender, juicy and perfectly grilled skirt steak! Pair it with three eggs, homemade shredded hash browns and toast. A meal fit for a king!

We’re open seven days a week. ⏰
For carry-out orders, please dial (847) 741-7110. ☎️
Delivery services are provided through GrubHub, DoorDash, or UberEats. 🚘

03/19/2026

Running a restaurant has its challenges, but it is moments like this that make it all worthwhile. We feverishly work to maintain a specific culture here at Ray’s Diner—one centered on authentic hospitality, quality comfort food, cleanliness and making everyone feel like family.

Reading this recent review from Jon reminded us why we stay true to our core values. We love what we do because of our wonderful patrons. Thank you for recognizing the hard work of our amazing team!

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First Impressions
Ray’s Diner in Elgin is the kind of place that reminds you why family-owned diners are so special. This place has clearly been part of the community for generations, and you can feel that history the moment you walk in. The atmosphere is warm, welcoming, and exactly what you hope for when you’re looking for a classic American diner experience.

Food
The food is exactly what a great diner should deliver—fresh, hearty, and satisfying. Everything we ordered tasted homemade and came out hot and fast. It’s the kind of meal that feels comforting and real, not mass-produced.

Service
The service is what truly sets Ray’s Diner apart. Honestly, it was the best service I have ever experienced at a diner anywhere. The staff were attentive, friendly, and incredibly efficient without ever making us feel rushed. You can tell they genuinely care about their customers and take pride in what they do.

Cleanliness
The dining area and tables were clean and well kept, and the whole restaurant felt organized and comfortable.

Closing Thoughts
If you’re anywhere near Elgin, Ray’s Diner is absolutely worth a visit. Great food, incredible service, and the kind of family-run charm that’s getting harder to find these days. I’ll definitely be coming back.

Food: 5/5 | Service: 5/5 | Atmosphere: 5/5

03/18/2026

Hoping everyone enjoyed the Saint Patrick’s Day festivities! 🍀 We were extremely busy throughout the day and made every effort to serve our guests in a timely manner. We truly appreciate our patrons and our exceptional team delivered outstanding service.

We’ve received numerous compliments regarding our corned beef & cabbage! Fortunately, it remains on special for the remainder of the month! If you missed out yesterday, Ray’s has you covered!

Our business hours are seven days a week. ⏰
For carry-out orders, please contact us at (847) 741-7110. ☎️
Delivery options are available via GrubHub, DoorDash, or UberEats. 🚘

03/09/2026

We are excited to announce our NEW monthly SPECIALS!
In honor of St. Patty’s Day, corned beef & cabbage will be featured on our menu throughout the month! Our pepper & egg sandwich and our corned beef hash skillet are long-time customer favorites.

Our business hours are seven days a week. ⏰
For carry-out orders, please contact us at (847) 741-7110. ☎️
Delivery options are available via GrubHub, DoorDash, or UberEats. 🚘

01/15/2026

Our breakfast sandwiches are Huge in Deliciousness! Carefully crafted to your liking.

We’re open seven days a week. ⏰
For carry-out orders, please dial (847) 741-7110. ☎️
Delivery services are provided through GrubHub, DoorDash, or UberEats. 🚘

01/14/2026

Our Mexican breakfast has received rave reviews from our customers!

Two eggs smothered in zesty ranchero sauce, served with chorizo hashbrowns, seasoned black beans, and warm corn tortillas. This incredible deal is available for only $11.

We are open seven days a week. ⏰
For carry-out orders, please dial (847) 741-7110. ☎️
Delivery services are provided through GrubHub, DoorDash, or UberEats. 🚘

01/08/2026

Yea, our omelettes are different. They’re MONSTER size! Stop on in to create your own!

We’re open seven days a week. ⏰
For carry-out orders, please dial (847) 741-7110. ☎️
Delivery services are provided through GrubHub, DoorDash, or UberEats. 🚘

01/05/2026

Happy New Year! Let’s ditch those fad diet New Year's resolutions and drop by Ray's to try one of our mouthwatering specials! You won’t be disappointed!

We're open seven days a week. ⏰
For carry-out orders, please dial (847) 741-7110. ☎️
Delivery services are provided through GrubHub, DoorDash, or UberEats. 🚘

01/01/2026

Cheers to a flavorful new year! May 2026 be filled with joy, good health, and great food. See you soon!

We’re open seven days a week. ⏰
For carry-out orders, please phone (847) 741-7110. ☎️
Delivery services are provided through GrubHub, DoorDash, or UberEats. 🚘

12/17/2025

Happy holidays everyone!!

We’re open seven days a week. ⏰
For carry-out orders, please phone (847) 741-7110. ☎️
Delivery services are provided through GrubHub, DoorDash, or UberEats. 🚘

12/07/2025

Creating smiles one dish at a time! 🙃

We’re open seven days a week. ⏰
For carry-out orders, please phone (847) 741-7110. ☎️
Delivery services are provided through GrubHub, DoorDash, or UberEats. 🚘

Address

801 Street Charles St
Elgin, IL
60120

Opening Hours

Monday	6am - 2:30pm
Tuesday	6am - 2:30pm
Wednesday	6am - 2:30pm
Thursday	6am - 2:30pm
Friday	6am - 2:30pm
Saturday	6am - 2:30pm
Sunday	7am - 2:30pm

Telephone

(847)7417110

Website

http://www.rays-diner.com/

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