Ray's Diner

Excelsior Springs, MO · Diner

Rating
4.7/5
★★★★★ 4.7
Reviews
20
Rank in Excelsior Springs
#2
of 37 restaurants
City Percentile
69%
rating percentile
Address
Ray's Diner, 231 E Broadway Ave, Excelsior Springs, MO 64024
Phone
(816) 637-3432
Website
rayslunch.com
Status
Open · Closes 2 PM

Ray's Diner is a restaurant located in Excelsior Springs, MO. It is one of 37 restaurants listed in Excelsior Springs. Its 4.7-star rating is above the Excelsior Springs city average of 4.2 stars. It ranks #2 among Excelsior Springs restaurants by combined rating and review volume. There are 10 photos associated with this location.

About Ray's Diner

Diner established in 1932 specializing in hamburgers and other diner fare.

Hours

Saturday6 AM–2 PM

Customer Reviews

★★★★★ 5.0 Casey H · Feb 2026

The food was good! The prices were awesome! Our family of 4 ate for around $25 for lunch! We had the half order of chili cheese fries, 2 kids meals, and the double cheeseburger with fries special. The staff was friendly! The dinner is older so it’s a little packed but we will be back!

★★★★★ 5.0 Christopher Casey · Feb 2026

Awesome old town dinner vibes. Food made to order right in front of you on the smallest well seasoned grill. One of the best breakfasts you can get in KC. The quality doesn’t match the price. This place is a bargain with top notch food! Highly recommended the biscuits and gravy add extra sausage or if it’s lunch time get you a few burgers! You’ll also want a few to take with you on the road.

★★★★★ 5.0 MommaT · Jun 2024

Ray’s Diner is a delightful spot that I wish stayed open longer! My daughter and I stopped by during a shopping trip, and we were thoroughly impressed. Their lunch offerings are truly delicious. The food was so good that it made our outing even more special. The diner has an old-fashioned setting inside and is a bit worn down, but that doesn’t take away from the fantastic service and food. The cozy atmosphere and friendly staff added to the experience, making it a place we’ll definitely return to. If you're in the area and looking for a great lunch spot, Ray’s Diner is a must-visit. Just be sure to check their hours so you don’t miss out on this gem! Update! Came in a couple years later with a different daughter. Not the same experience but still lovely. We ordered a double cheeseburger a

★★☆☆☆ 2.0 Stormy Snow · Jan 2026

First time visiting in 20 years. Used to visit a lot when I lived closer. Service was great and they do a big volume. Quick and very reasonable prices. We had burgers, onion rings and fries. Unfortunately you could taste old grease on the fried foods and they were very dark. Another indication grease is old. Meat in the burgers was very stringy. Was really excited about going and raved to the 2 friends I took with me. So it was disappointing on the food. But its nostalgic and I've been going there for 40 years so I will give them another try next time I'm in Excelsior.

★★★★★ 5.0 Mark Kiesewetter · Feb 2025

This place is everything you want in a family run diner. Solid food great coffee and friendly and fast service. It’s small but seats about 15-20. Loved the entire experience!

Accessibility & Amenities

✓ Wheelchair Accessible Entrance ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Parking Lot ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Restroom ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Seating

Services

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