You know a place is doing something right when it's packed at 7:00 AM with a line wrapped around the drive-through. My husband and I stopped in for an early breakfast and were not disappointed. This charming little spot is full of Southern personality. It's not fancy, but you're welcomed the moment you walk through the door by the friendly ladies behind the counter, and it immediately feels like home. The menu includes classics--along with a few Southern staples that were brand-new to us as New Yorkers, like "backbone and chew bread." We didn't try it this time, but based on the crowd, I'm sure it's delicious! I ordered fried eggs, bacon, and grits, while my husband went for fried eggs, bacon, hash browns, and toast. Everything was cooked just right, simple and satisfying, but what truly made the meal memorable was the warmth and hospitality. The space itself adds to the experience--filled with quirky chicken décor and a handwritten menu on a whiteboard that adds to its cozy, old-school charm. It's the kind of whimsical little hole-in-the-wall that feels like a warm hug. If you're in the area, I highly recommend stopping in. It's not just breakfast--it's an experience, and one that captures the heart of true Southern comfort. read more

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The worker woman was funny and made a good joke because I accidentally said I didn't want mayo on my BLT It was LOADED and delicious

A staple in this town, Rays is a favorite of our family and always has a friendly staff and welcoming atmosphere. read more

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Was excited to try but left disappointed. No seasoning or flavor on these burgers. Very plain and average.

Breakfast on the road. Staff was exceptional. Prices are low. Menu has about everything you could want to breakfast, eggs, meats, grits, biscuits, all kinds of sandwiches. Eggs were slightly undercooked but they remedied that quickly. Pancake was tasty!! Serve lunch and menu was classic home cooking. Clean, local spot. An adventure. read more

Small restaurant with home style cooking and good service. Decor is pure 50s/60s with limited seating. Hours are 6am to 2pm with breakfast from 6am to 11am and lunch from 11am to 2pm. No coffee is available after 11am. The lunch menu is limited but the food is cooked well. The breakfast menu is larger. Always seems to be busy. read more

Love their home cooking. I go there on Tuesday almost every day. I still go there. The best chicken pastry.

Biscuits tasty, service fast and friendly. Good prices. Convenient location on Hwy 301 near Wiggins Mill stop for a biscuit before boating or fishing. read more

Okay! This little country breakfast spot we stopped in before hitting the road served its purpose. We were seated immediately, our server was a sweet lady who took good care of us! Even though on vacation I got a veggie eggs white omelette and sliced tomatoes and the omelette was tasty. I loved the sweet onions that were used but disappointed in my sliced tomatoes as they were a little mushy. I also had hot lemon water and no fresh lemons just lemon juice in the packs. I made it work. The hubby had the country platter with eggs, grits, tenderloin, and a biscuit. He enjoyed everything except the biscuit. Although it was good just not his favorite big fluffy country biscuit. He even loved the coffee. So to sum it up if ever in the area and looking for a quick bite for breakfast with great hospitality you can't go wrong if you swing by here for dine in for pick up at the drive through. read more

Ray's Drive-In - Breakfast menu! - Fast Food Near Me - Wilson, North Carolina

Stopped in for lunch and was pleasantly surprised. Good service, short wait, and great food.

I ve been going to Ray's for years. It's the best country breakfast around, hands down. I recommend their baked hoop cheese bicuit available on Friday's and Saturdays. Add in your favorite meat(tenderloin for me) and you 'll have a real treat! The place is nothing fancy but its clean, the people are friendly, and the prices are reasonable. read more

So I stopped here on my way back out of town and I was very underwhelmed and unimpressed. I ordered a biscuit and it was okay. The customer service was actually really good but the food was just lacking. It's definitely not a fancy place and I wasn't looking for anything fancy but I was expecting some good ol' Eastern NC eating. Maybe lunch is better than the breakfast and I should give it another try the next time that I'm in town. I just won't go out of my way to eat here. read more

This is the kind of place I don't want to tell you about. The kind of place that should stay a local's only kinda place. The plates are plastic cafeteria style plates to separate your foods, the menu is short but sweet. The food is delish in a very not fancy, very homey kinda way. I've only had breakfast here, but the list of sides for lunch always intrigues me with things like okra and greens and such. Last time i was here, pork neckbones were cooking away on the stove. Yum. Don't come for fancy, come for local charm. So... Don't come here cause you'll ruin it. :-) read more

I've lived on the west coast for 30 years. I grew up in Wilson and remember eating here many times in the 70s Glad to see some of the old landmarks are still around in Wilson! read more

I was just at rays and at the drive-thru my food fell on the floor and the lady still try to sell it to me she said it's wrapped in paper that sucks I will no longer be patronizing them I suggest you do the read more

Great place for family and friends and where the country heart begins.I suggest getting the BEC on toast in the morning! read more

Ray's Drive-In - a man standing next to a statue of a rooster - Fast Food Near Me - Wilson, North Carolina

I work down the street from this business, and one of the guys I work with was picking up his lunch from here. Asked him to get me chicken pastry, collards and sweet potato casserole. OMG, the best country cooking I have ever had, and that includes my own! Pastry was tender and chickeny, collards were porkaliscious! read more

Worst experience ever. Waitress rude and could hear cussing. Food was cold. Was nasty. Will never go back