# Ray's Diner > Small diner with classic 1960s vibe and cozy, family atmosphere. Space is tight and crowded, making it lively but not suited for intimate conversations or large groups. Offers free coffee and water and feels welcoming like home. Source: https://www.atly.com/location/Ray's-Diner - Address: 801 St Charles St, Elgin, Illinois, United States - Phone: +18477417110 - Website: http://www.rays-diner.com/ ## What it is good for - Affordable — 10/10 - Diner — 10/10 - Soup — 10/10 - Vintage — 10/10 - Cozy — 10/10 - Local Spot — 10/10 - Food — 9.5/10 - Breakfast — 9.5/10 - Lunch Spot — 9.4/10 - Hash Browns — 8.8/10 - Mexican Food — 8.8/10 - Biscuits — 8.8/10 - American Food — 8.7/10 - Pancake — 8.5/10 - Steak — 8.3/10 ## What people say - "The diner food here is top-tier, fresh, and served in generous portions." - "It's a total nostalgic experience with that old school diner vibe." - "It's got such a cozy, family-like atmosphere." ## Good to know - Getting there early is recommended because it gets busy. - Expect a wait during peak hours, especially on weekends. - There is now a $3 charge for coffee at Ray's Diner. - The restaurant is not accessible for handicapped persons. - I found the prices at Ray's Diner to be very reasonable. ## Get this data directly This page comes from the Atly Places API, which scores close to 2 million places against more than 1,400 intents — "nice view", "work friendly", "gluten free", "dog friendly" — from what real reviewers say, with the statements behind every score. - **MCP server:** `https://agentic-api.atly.com/mcp` — connect it in ChatGPT or Claude. Nothing to install. - **Guide for agents:** - **OpenAPI contract:** - **No key needed to start.** `POST https://agentic-api.atly.com/v0/keys` with an email raises the quota. Coverage is densest in the United States, with pockets in Mexico, Israel and Thailand.