Can't Stop Won't Stop Still tops on my list Was on Sunday very busy at Land Grant Still fast service less than 3 mins getting food longer wait in line to order Huge pulled pork sandwich but my hot link was smaller than my others Still filling read more

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I stopped here for lunch. The Barbecue Pork sandwich was frigging amazing, and so was the Mac & Cheese. This is a huge sandwich and large serving of the Mac. I had to take some home but wowza, just as delicious as a later meal. The staff is very friendly and it is the perfect spot to have a beer from Land Grant. The outdoor patio is a great hang out spot! read more

We were visiting from California and were looking for a good bbq place. This food truck was amazing and the service was great. They had a lot of outdoor and indoor seating. We ordered brisket sandwiches with the Carolina Vinegar. We also ordered waffle, fries, baked beans and coleslaw. All of the portions were good and tasty. It was very family friendly and could accommodate big groups. read more

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Location is in a convenient spot right in the Land Grant area if you want a bite. They have a variety meat options whether you want a full slab or in a sandwich with good sides. Workers are also very chill so definitely recommend. read more

Ray Ray's Hog Pit - Pulled Pork - Food Trucks Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

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This place is so good. Incredible BBQ food. The service is extremely fast with a fair price for the quality. The guys working the truck are very friendly read more

Love this food truck the friendly staff with their great suggestions and the food is remarkably...chicken wings and waffle fries both have great flavors read more

Ray Ray's Hog Pit - Carolina bar b Q chicken wings and waffle fries - Food Trucks Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

This wasn't my first visit to Ray Ray's Food Truck at Land Grant, so I'm basing this review on a collection of visits. Ray Ray's is the best BBQ in Columbus, hands down. From the Clintonville store to the food truck at Land Grant, Ray Ray's provides quality meats with great service. Unfortunately, this trip wasn't one of the good ones. We visited on a Wednesday when Land Grant opened at 3:00. We weren't aware Ray Ray's didn't open to 4:00, so we enjoyed a couple of beers while we waited. See my Land Grant review for more info on the best brewery in C-Bus. My buddy and I typically order the Meat Sweats when we eat at Ray Ray's, so we can sample as many meats as possible. Ray Ray's didn't have ribs or sausage ready, so we just ordered a pound of brisket and some chicken wings. This was the worst brisket I've ever had from a BBQ restaurant. Again, that's not the norm for Ray Ray's, so they still get a strong rating because I know how good it usually is. The brisket was dry and hard in many spots. We did get a few pieces of the point, which was fattier and very tasty. We just got too much of the bad brisket to give this the usual 5-star rating I'd give Ray Ray's. We did enjoy the wings. They were crispy and well-seasoned. All in all, it wasn't a great trip to Ray Ray's, but don't let this one visit stop you from trying the best BBQ in Columbus. Ray Ray's is fantastic. read more

Ray Ray's Hog Pit - Smoked wings--they were great - Food Trucks Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

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The aroma that comes from this food truck as you enter Land Grant always sucks us in. Probably why we end up ordering from here almost every time we visit. The sandwiches are a great size and we usually get a side to share like Mac and cheese. Well made, hot and delicious! read more

Ray Ray's Hog Pit - Pulled pork and macaroni and cheese - Food Trucks Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

I had pleasure of gettin this today at margarita fest an let me say I was highly dissappointed some of the driest bbq ive ever had in my life an the sides were trash greens an mac horrible!! read more

Ray Ray's Hog Pit - worst bbq ever dry Af - Food Trucks Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

I visited Ray Ray's food truck outside of Land Grant Brewing. I chose the Pulled Pork Sandwich with a side of Waffle French Fries. The food was quickly prepared. The sandwich was stacked high with pork. The barbecue sauce had a great flavor. The Waffle Fries were also delicious. I finished the sandwich but couldn't eat all of the fries. I really enjoyed this order and will likely visit one of their trucks in the future. read more

Seriously some of the best meats I've had, and I've had A LOT of BBQ/grilled/smoked meats! There is a tenderness and flavor in Ray Ray's offerings that are second to none, and those traits came through with flying colors in their special Brisket Poutine. Even though the Poutine won't be around forever, their Meatsweats dish will be, and you would be well served to indulge in it. read more

Ray Ray's Hog Pit - Brisket Poutine - Food Trucks Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

The menu is getting tired. They need some new dishes. There are too many people gathered in the middle between the other food trucks, and brewery. Since when is 3 ribs half a slab? I didn't even get my waffle fries. They basically ran out of everything, and still ripped me off. read more

Food and presentation get an A++ as well as portion size. Quality service and reasonable wait time. The ambiance was unique, clean and an open kitchen concept where you could see the chefs craft the dishes and taking pride in what they put out. I can't wait to go back. I'm a bbq snob and I give this place all thumbs up! read more

Was in the area and decided we had the taste for BBQ. We stopped at Smoked on High but they were closed until January 4th. Yelped and found Ray Ray's 6 minutes away. Looked festive driving by so we decided to stop. Parking sucks. Had to go around the block 4 times before finding a spot 2 blocks away. Ordered the brisket sandwich, waffle fries and Mac n cheese. Also grabbed a side of pickled onions (nice touch!). The Brisket portion was generous and had just the right amount of smoke, mustard bbq sauce and juiciness. Waffle fries were abundant and again the right combo of seasoning and crunch without being greasy. The Mac n cheese was awesome!! Super cheesy and honestly I got the small size and glad I did because I was completely stuffed with all the food they give you. Definitely no complaints in the portion sizes. The brewery was what you would expect from a brewery, minus the surprising amount of children there with parents (no judging, just noticing). Great choice of craft brews at a reasonable price. We had to try the CBD Mule which was listed at 10% alcohol, but had us waiting for the "hit" which never came. I would pass on that one in the future. All in all it was a great first visit with the food being the most notable part. read more

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Good food truck and well priced, Ribs were good, fresh, tender and straight out of the smoker read more

Best BBQ in Columbus IMO. This location is prime and BBQ pairs perfectly with beer. The staff is always so nice. The server asked if my dog wanted a PUP CUP - and he gave my little boy a small cup full of meat The nicest thing ever. Over last summer - I've eaten my way through this whole menu. My favorite is the pulled pork sammi - the pulled pork sandwich is high quality and smoked to perfection, the sweet bbq is amazing but I recommend the habanero BBQ on the side or on top of. I also recommend the rib tips ($11 per lb) and not on the online menu. I always get the fries & Mac and cheese. Both a staple. The fry sauce is spicy and savory and the waffle fries are delish. The mac & cheese is so cheesy and perfectly spiced. read more

Ray Ray's Hog Pit - Pulled pork, Mac and cheese, waffle fries - Food Trucks Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

I've had Ray Rays food truck outside of Land Grant twice. Both times were pretty average. They have a few traditional BBQ offerings including ribs (wet or dry), brisket, and pulled pork, as well as chicken thighs, pork chop, sausage and cauliflower burnt ends. The sides are a la cart and include baked beans, coleslaw, collard greens, waffle fries, and mac & cheese. The most popular are the waffles fries which are sold either by the half pound or whole pound. They come with a side of sriracha aioli. The sampler platter is deemed the 'Meatsweats' and includes brisket, pulled pork, jerk chicken, dry rubbed ribs, and a sausage link. I've tried both the meatsweats and a pulled pork sandwich with a variety of sauces and found both to be fairly average. I got a side of fries with the pulled pork sandwich and they were the best of the bunch. In sum, I probably wouldn't try Ray Rays again, but I'm sure this place gets some good business given the location at a brewery. read more

Great food and fast service! Everything was cooked perfectly and the sauces/rubs had great flavor. The smoked chicken wings were a special, highly recommended getting them if you see them on the menu! read more

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Today we decided to try Ray Ray's for the first time. It's our 26yr Anniversary and I told the very friendly gentleman who took my order just in general conversation and after wishing us a Happier Anniversary, he gave us each a free banana pudding! How thoughtful We ordered the "Meat Sweats" which was an array of all the meats they offer and it was excellent! The pulled pork was on point and juicy, the ribs were succulent and falling off the bone, the brisket was so tender it was sliced to perfection! My husband enjoyed the blend seasonings in the jerk, chicken and the hot links were delicious! We had the collard greens and they sure know their stuff in the kitchen! Anytime we are in Columbus, we will Definitely be back to Ray Ray's Hog Pit! Thanks for a great experience with exquisite food! read more

Ray Ray's Hog Pit - Food Trucks Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

No matter which location it is Ray Ray's in the CBus area is legit BBQ. Staff is always friendly and the food is right up there with some of the best BBQ in the country. This is coming from a connoisseur of sorts, having enjoyed the great, bad, and in between from Austin to St. Louis, and Durham to KC. read more

So I was craving bbq on a cold rainy day and found this place so I decided to try it. I got the meat sweats and I will say the ribs and brisket were nice and meaty and the jerk chicken had a unique flavor that I liked. My only downfall was the customer service. There were 2 guys, one in the truck and one on the grill. I had to wait about 10 minutes for my food but neither one of them made any conversation with me, A food truck doesn't have four walls or a fancy dining room--it is the people running it. So when they don't engage or even give you the basics like sauce recommendations, it definitely takes away from the experience, especially on a first visit. The food was good enough to go back and maybe try some sauces which it was lacking heavily but I may try a different location that's more welcoming. read more

Ray Ray's food truck was next to the Land Grant Brewing company. When my friends and aunt were hanging out at Land Grant, we also ordered some food from Ray Ray's. You can either wait in line to order or directly order from the online system (just make sure to order from the right location). I got some sausage and brisket. Both of them were delicious. They were juicy and flavorful. I liked the sauce too. The waffle fries were crispy and well seasoned! read more

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Ray Ray's is probably the best BBQ in Columbus. Being indecisive, I couldn't decide which meat I wanted... so I ordered The Meat Sweats and tried them all! I usually like the pulled pork & briskets, and these were definitely great. But their chicken was really amazing. I previously called the smoked chicken wings at Old Skool the best non-fried chicken in Columbus, but Ray Ray's has now dethroned Old Skool in my mind. We also had their pork rinds and waffle fries, which were also excellent. Only caveat I would give is that although their waffle fries are on the menu as "1/2 pound" and "1 pound" and sound like a ton of fries... they're not actually a lot. What appears to be a side of waffle fries that people get with their sandwiches here corresponds to the "1/2 pound" order. This particular location at Land Grant Brewing really helps kick things up a notch at Land Grant. I'd call it a match made in heaven! read more

Ray Ray's Hog Pit - The meat sweats - Food Trucks Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

I'm from Texas and have high bbq standards but with that said, I'll say that Ray Ray's is pretty good! I only had the ribs though, so will have to save my final judgment for the true bbq measure: brisket. For Columbus bbq this spot was recommended by a friend. Ordered a half rack of baby back ribs with Carolina vinegar, which had a good amount of sauce for me. Traded a baby for a spare and the difference we found was that the baby back ribs had more meat than spare but spare was more tender. For ribs I'd choose tender over quantity any day, plus it's cheaper. So if you looking at the ribs then get the spare. Plus ordered a pound of waffle fries which are best described as dense not fluffy, which I don't think everyone will like. Plus the pork rinds for checking in on Yelp, that's a healthy meal right there. All in all, reasonably priced at $13 for half a rack. I will have to come back for the brisket and other meats sometime :) read more

Ray Ray's Hog Pit - This a meal right here: half ribs, 1lb fries, pork rinds - Food Trucks Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

I absolutely love Ray Ray's! They have delicious ribs and sandwiches that are smoked to perfection! But seriously, the best part I look forward to is the greens! They sure know how to make them delicious! It is a food truck outside of Land Grant, but is exceptional! read more

Ray Ray's Hog Pit - Amazing bbq to go with my Land Grant beer - Food Trucks Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

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Finally got here, and it is just as good as the other Ray Ray's locations. Brought mom, who is on a limited diet but wanted BBQ. The guy at the window was completely cool, suggested items she might like, and gave us a sample of the greens to try (I've had them at the other locations and he wanted us to compare.) We had baby back ribs, dry rubbed. Excellent, better even than Ray Ray's usual ribs. Tender, but still taking a little to pull off the bone. Nice taste from the rub and smoke. Meaty, big ribs. Next was a brisket sandwich. Super tender- we shared the meat and mostly ignored the bun, and the brisket was literally falling apart as we picked it up. Again, super tasty, with huge depth of flavor. Sauce on the side for both, and they didn't need any, but dipping into it once in a while changed things up nicely. We had the sweet and the Carolina, both great. The bun is really good, we were just interested in the meat. Sides were the greens, lots of flavor, cooked down just right; and the baked beans. Those are exactly how I like my beans: thick sauce (not soupy,) brisket mixed in, tons of flavor both sweet and savory. This is really the only location where you can eat inside easily (okay, I guess Ace of Cups too, but I always forget about that.) Land Grant has plenty of tables, and of course beverages- free water, the standard pops, and, you know, some interesting beers. read more

The menu at this location is slightly different than the Ace of Cups location. The service is just as great. They have waffle fries which seems like a natural pairing with a brat burger or some smoked meat. I went with the pork rinds. The dry rub seasoning is used on them. Smokey with a hint of heat. But not an uncomfortable heat at all. Brisket is fantastic. A friend of mine who lived in Texas proclaimed it as legit barbecue - just as good if not better than what you might find there. read more

Ray Ray's Hog Pit - Menu has a few changes from the Ace of Cups location. - Food Trucks Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

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Had a great time at Land Grant Brewing / Ray Ray's yesterday. We got some Ray Ray's from the food truck while we were there. We got the Bahama Mama, Pulled Pork Sandwich, and fries. My husband got the Bahama Mama, which he really liked. It was a big portion! I got the pulled pork sandwich, which was delicious. Their fries are so crispy and come with a tasty dipping sauce. We loved everything! After, we enjoyed watching the live music at Land Grant and while we had a couple drinks. read more

Ray Ray's Hog Pit - Food truck - Food Trucks Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

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Had the brisket and it was fantastic! Best brisket that I have had in the Columbus area. Food Truck at Land Grant

The real deal. I had the jerk chicken sandwich with Extra Jerk Sauce. The chicken was cooked perfectly with the right amount of char and the meat was juicy and tender. The heat from the jerk sauce is on point. Not over powering and just the enough heat to set the sandwich apart from a plain old chicken sandwich. I wish I had ordered two but the line was too long to go back for another. read more

Ray Ray's Hog Pit - Jerk Chicken sandwich - Food Trucks Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

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Ray Ray's is a food truck parked at Land Grant. Skip the line by ordering food via your cellphone and then pick it when it's ready. Their meat is full of smoky flavor. I got the pulled pork sandwich with waffle fries. We ended up at Land Grant just for the barbeque. read more

Ray Ray's Hog Pit - Food Trucks Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

I love Ray Ray's! It is the best barbecue in Columbus IMO. I lived on North Campus for a long time and was a regular on the Thursday-Sunday lineup of customers at the Ace of Cups location. I have also been to the brick and mortar in Granville that offers a ton of interesting items that I have never tried, that they dont offer at their food trucks (lengua, and scotch eggs to name two). Now I can't say that I will have either of those again just because they were way too weird for me, but I love that they offer them. All of the staples, the pork, brisket, cauliflower burnt ends, cauliflower, mac and cheese, and any dessert they offer that day, are excellent. I stopped at the Land Grant location during last Franklinton Fridays and the collards and cauliflower hit the spot. I ordered without the bun because I wasn't feeling sandwich-y, and it was still just as satisfying! If you have the chance to go to any Ray Ray's location just keep in mind that they run out of things later on in the day so get there early, especially if they're serving their grass fed brisket that day. read more

Ray Ray's Hog Pit - Food Trucks Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

Some of the most affordable and delicious bbq I have had. Check in for free pork rinds! Pork rinds - a little on the dry side. I like pork rinds to ooze a little oil, but I could only eat about 4 of these before I gave up Jerk chicken - loved the spices and the meat was juicy. Pickled onions on top were a perfect compliment Brisket - loved the fatty pieces. So tender. There were some pieces that were so lean they dried out my mouth Beans - these were a little too sweet, so I could only enjoy a couple spoonfuls Collards - loved the sourness of these. Kind of like sauerkraut but warm and with meat Coleslaw - a pretty standard slaw, really delicious! And added some freshness to the heavy meal read more

Ray Ray's Hog Pit - Collard greens, cole slaw, pork rinds, beans, jerk chicken, brisket - Food Trucks Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

My friend and I went here after the Arts Festival and we ordered the Meatsweats. This was a great amount of food for two people to split, it included a various amount of their meats! Also then you get two sides of BBQ sauce. The service was also very very speedy which is always appreciated. I think one opportunity for the meatsweats option was we needed more sauce. Only two little amounts wasn't enough for the amount of food. read more

Ray Ray's Hog Pit - Meatsweats - Food Trucks Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

There are few things more quintessentially summer than barbecue. I've had Ray Ray's at multiple locations and the are consistently delicious, which speaks well of the joint's smokers and cooks. The meat is always tender and there's *just enough* sauce without being too much or too little. I've had a few of their menu items, but my favorite is the pulled pork. It's soft and melt in your mouth, with a full smoky flavor. Not too fatty with any of those not-so-palatable mouthfuls of fatty tissue. Smooth and even textured. The quantity is also good. I'm usually a little wary of portion sizes in food trucks, especially for sandwiches. However, this was a great bang for the buck. $7 gets you satisfied and satiated. And can we talk about those buns real quick? I tried to find where they sourced them, but couldn't find the info on their site. I'd love to know because I'd buy them for myself. They're not quite brioche and more like a roll in texture. They're soft and and have a great mouthful that works really well with the overall texture of the sandwich. I think this goes without saying, but they're signature bbq sauce is great. Smoky, sweet, straightforward. Worked seamlessly with the pork. I also ordered the cauliflower burnt ends with their spicy jerk, but unfortunately they weren't crispy or burnt. Some felt a little over-cooked/blanched for too long. The jerk is definitely spicy. I'd love to see bigger pieces of cauliflower and more true to the description for the $7 price point. If they made a sammie from the cauliflower, this would serve as a great as a vegetarian option. Despite the cauliflower, all of my other experiences have been stellar, and this place still has a 5-star rating in my heart and stomach. read more

Ray Ray's Hog Pit - Pulled Pork - Food Trucks Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

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We were in Columbus this past Saturday on other business and decided on this place based on a recommendation. My husband loves BBQ so I was excited to surprise him. We ordered the meat sweats box along with waffle fries and beans. There were only two guys running the truck so we patiently waited a little bit for our food. The fries and beans were fresh, hot, and delicious. The star of the party, however, smoked meat, was sadly served cold. Well, maybe just below room temperature, but definitely not hot or even warm. This was so disappointing. I must also mention our serving of ribs consisted of two very small rib bones and two cartilage laden 1inch tips. Not at all what we were expecting based on the recommendations given. We ended up packing it up and eating it the next day at home after microwaving it. Given the reputation, not the great experience I had hoped for. If there were a next time, I would probably try a different location. read more

Got the $28 meat sweats and I'd like to declare that it was WAY better than the pseudo "platter" you get at that new spot that opened in Clintonville. Look at my other reviews and you know exactly who I'm talking about! First the ribs could be meatier and juicier as it seemed to more bone than anything but the smoke taste was definitely infused. Also if the ribs are going to be that SMALL then get up off of more than 3 little ribs! The brisket had flavor infused as well but was very slightly dry and a little rubbery but not bad and definitely edible. Other BBQ places may give you brisket options of lean or fatty and I would've chose fatty which is a juicier cut of brisket but this place doesn't give you the option, they choose it for you. The sausage was really good and fairly large. The two chicken breasts were super tasty and quintessentially BBQ where sauces weren't even necessary for the chicken. Nevertheless the star of the show was the PULLED PORK! Boy oh boy that was some of the best pulled pork I've had in awhile. Like the wife was saying that the pork is a cut of meat you could easily screw up in the BBQ process by drying out the meat but Ray Ray's pulled it off masterfully. We tried one of each of their sauces and the stars were the habanero bbq and their original bbq flavors. The pickled onions and pickle are more for decoration or show so we didn't bother with those. The Mac and Cheese was decent but the wife didn't care for it. I found it decent though, not the best, just decent. Parking was a little weird down there as there are plenty of wide open areas to park but it's partitioned off with millions of signs from the city about threats to impound, tow, and fine you should you park there which makes you paranoid to park anywhere. 3 stars because of parking, the ribs, and the brisket. Nevertheless we'd go back for some pulled pork sandwiches, waffle fries, and maybe a Stout brownie which I forgot to order. Go elsewhere for ribs, brisket, and Mac and cheese, but wherever you go make sure it's not at that new BBQ spot in Clintonville. Overall we'd try this place again for a few more other menu options that we didn't try on this trip. read more

Ray Ray's Hog Pit - Meatsweats - Food Trucks Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

Wife and I went to Nocterra Brewing in Powell and even though we're vegetarian 99% of the time when we smelled this BBQ we couldn't resist. We had the pulled pork sandwiches and the waffle fries and it was amazing!!! If you find this food truck don't pass it up! read more

I've been around Land Grant a few times and every time, I always love the smells from Ray Ray's and so many people have raved about it. Finally got the chance to try when my parents were in town and was so glad we finally did! We popped by on a Saturday night around 6PM - it was kind of a yucky day, but many people were still in/around Land Grant enjoying Ray Ray's. We only waited for ~15 min in line to order, and then as soon as our order was placed, we got our food in approx 3 min - such fast service! Land Grant was popping inside so we were worried about having somewhere to sit, but luckily we snagged a table right after a small party left. For eats, we all opted for a BBQ sandwich - I went for the brisket, my dad for the Carolina BBQ, and my mom for the pulled pork. The brisket was pretty awesome - so tender and so flavorful, even without sauce. I got the sweet BBQ sauce on the side and that brought out the flavors even more. The meat was so good, I wound up taking off half of the bread to just enjoy the brisket by itself! My mom and dad also loved theirs - they appreciated the amount of meat on each sandwich, and my dad particularly liked the pairing of the slaw with the vinegar-based sauce on the Carolina BBQ. We all split a large order of the waffle fries (only offered at the Land Grant location), which was solid too. I wish they had ketchup for dipping, but the BBQ sauce made a good substitute. We also shared pork rinds (pro tip: free with Yelp check in!), which were good - I've never had before, so nothing to compare too. However, they were still crackling when we got them, and continued to crackle as we ate, so that was legit. The flavor was OK, very crispy and light, but again, no comparison so hard to know how they are vs others. The price couldn't be beat - we got all our meals for just around $30 and were quite full afterwards. Overall, Ray Ray's is a solid BBQ spot in Columbus. While it certainly isn't southern BBQ (Charleston BBQ is quite devine), it is pretty legit for Midwest. I love the fact that they stationed outside of Land Grant - what better pairing then BBQ and beer?? I would definitely eat at Ray Ray's again, and I certainly would recommend them to anyone looking for solid BBQ in Columbus! read more

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This was my first time trying Ray Ray's... and it was ridiculously good!!! We tried their brunch menu items (tacos and the wrap), mac&cheese, and waffle fries. The meat was delicious, the fried egg in my taco was clutch, and the prices were so reasonable. Each brunch menu item was only $8! Must come back and try the other items here. I'm a huge fan! read more

Ray Ray's Hog Pit - 1 lbs waffle fries, what's left of my brunch wrap, mac&cheese, brunch tacos - Food Trucks Near Me - Columbus, Ohio