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Fairfax, Kansas · Est. 1952

Crafted with care,
served with pride

Every plate at Rays' carries the weight of seven decades — recipes passed down, ingredients chosen with care, and a standard that never slipped.

The kind of diner that makes you want to pull up a stool and stay a while.

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Warm interior of Rays' Dairy Diner with classic counter seating and vintage décor
Our Story

A Fairfax tradition
built to last

Rays' Dairy Diner opened its doors on East Main Street when Fairfax was still a town that knew its neighbors by name. What began as a modest counter-service spot with a handful of stools and a dream has grown into something far more enduring — a cornerstone of this community.

For over seven decades, the standard has remained unchanged: honest food prepared with real ingredients, served with a warmth that can't be rushed or replicated. The same recipes that filled these booths decades ago are still on the menu, because when something works, you don't fix what isn't broken.

Today, Rays' remains exactly what it was meant to be — a place where the coffee stays hot, the portions are generous, and every guest is treated like family. That's not a marketing line. It's simply how we've always done it.

1952
Year founded
301
East Main Street
70+
Years of service
"The best diners aren't built on fancy techniques or trendy ingredients. They're built on showing up every single day and doing the work right."
Rays' Dairy Diner
Visit Us

Come sit
at the counter

Address
301 E Main St
Fairfax, KS 64446-9312
Hours
Monday – Friday: 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Saturday: 7:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Sunday: Closed

Note: Hours may vary on holidays and special occasions. We recommend calling ahead to confirm. Walk-ins are always welcome — just pull up a stool.

Rays' Dairy Diner
301 E Main St, Fairfax, KS 64446
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Classic diner counter detail
Fresh coffee being poured at Rays
Cozy booth seating at Rays Dairy Diner

Your table is
waiting

Whether it's your fifth time or your first, Rays' Dairy Diner is ready to welcome you — just like we have for over seventy years.

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