I've been going here for 10-15 years for breakfast. I always get the same, over-easy eggs, crispy hashbrowns, ham and rye toast. I've rarely had any issues with the food. It's usually the wait staff... They always get the eggs just right and I've never been served a broken yolk (are you listening other breakfast places?). Over-easy eggs don't have broken yolks. Their crispy hashbrowns are just that, crispy! They're not gray or half cooked potatoes. The toast is made of high quality rye bread (Schwebel's?) with plenty of butter (and it's always perfectly toasted). THE HAM!!! Oh my god, the ham! This isn't some awful ham roll, no no! It's a slice from an actual ham! Real HAM! I was told it's Dearborn ham and I'd bet that it is. If you're not familiar, Dearborn makes great stuff. So, my issues... Not sure, but the coffee seems like it changed. It's weaker now and lacks the flavor from the coffee I remember from the past. They also stopped garnishing the plates with a slice of orange. I LOVED that slice of orange. Finally, the wait staff. They have some great waitresses but every once in a while, I get one that really doesn't know how it works. Because the server can really screw up a meal, I've avoided going back for months at a time. One time the waitress brought everything except the toast. I started eating the ham and potatoes. By the time she brought the toast, the eggs were cold and I couldn't eat them. She still charged my though. Didn't go back for a year, I swear. It's really important to always bring the complete meal. If the toast chef was asleep at the wheel and the entire breakfast becomes ice cold, have the line re-fire the order. It's not the customer's fault. Anyway, it's a nice, family place. Things usually go well, but there are those times... Oh, the place gets crazy busy on weekend mornings, especially with the after church crowd, so go early or plan on a wait. read more

Fish dinners are delicious and more than ample serving. If you enjoy fish dinners, you won't be disappointed. Great service from a fine diner. read more

Clean basic diner. The breakfasts are large portions however nothing exciting. Asked for over medium eggs and got over easy with some uncooked white. Sausage & pancakes good. I thought it was unusual that my friend got a ham and cheese omelette and the price is listed but at the very bottom and tiny print they have extra charge for cheese? That's very odd seems like they should just change the price of the omelette. No up charge on the eggs just on the cheese.(even though it's actually supposed to be already included) I would like to have seen some kind of latte or cappuccino available. Maybe tomato juice or blueberry muffin or something with avocado. someone else in our party said that they would like to have seen a breakfast sandwich. Nothing really to bring me back. Our waitress was nice did a good job. Overall the service and employees seemed good. Never been here for anything but breakfast. Lunch and dinner looks like they're quite a few options kind of makes me think of a Coney Island . read more

Red Star Diner - Supposed to be over medium eggs - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Temperance, Michigan

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My husband and I go to Red Star once a month or so. The service is quick and polite. Food is very good, and the menu offers variety, including breakfast all day. read more

This is a busy, friendly local restaurant with an expansive menu with a little something for everyone. I have tried their spaghetti and a chicken pita. The spaghetti was pretty basic but the noodles were well cooked and the sauce was fresh. The chicken pita could have been a little better. The tomatoes were rather dried out little cubes and there was a ton of onion that I had to remove because so much overpowered the flavor of the sandwich. The tzatziki sauce that came with the sandwich was underseasoned in my opinion but it did add moisture to the sandwich. The server was attentive and made sure our glasses were filled with water and that we had everything we needed as we ate. Prices are reasonable and service was pretty quick each time I have been here, with plenty of staff available to assist diners. read more

One of the best Diners in the area. Nice menu with a large selection, fast service and friendly too. Very reasonable prices and fish specials many days besides Fridays. Open and airy seating that's enjoyable. And a large variety of fresh cakes and pies on display. One of my very favorite places to enjoy eating out. read more

One of Temperance's most popular eateries. Red Star is one of those places where you can go and get a good meal at a fair price. The restaurant is always clean and the staff are usually friendly and very attentive. This visit we had breakfast which was served hot in a timely manner. There's not a bad item on the menu. I've been satisfied every time I've ever came here. A word of caution, Sundays you'll probably wait a little bit for a table. Give them a try read more

Service was good coffee not so much. Had the cinnamon swirl French toast and it has good flavor.

Good ole big breakfast at a good price.Liked it alot.Been there 30 times.They also serve mostly the whole menu even at 7 am.You want a burger or club sandwhich at 7 am no problem.Wish they served drinks.If they did I would be eating lunch and dinner there also. read more

Great waitresses, clean restrooms, good home cooking, delicious cakes and pies. Can eat in or order for pickup.

The food here is just okay. We've tried eating here a few times and it just tends to fall short. Sucks because I only live a couple miles down the road. No issues with anything besides the food just being very mediocre. read more

I go here often and never disappointed, excellent wait staff and quick service. I typically have breakfast and they have a large selection of items, good portions and comes piping hot. I've been for lunch with friends and had sone awesome soups and salads. this is a place you just keep coming back to for great home cooked meals at reasonable prices. read more

We love coming to red star on a Sunday morning or after a busy day of school and work when we are just too tired to cook or have a little bit of time between activities of the day. The staff is always super friendly and the portions for the prices are great. I actually enjoy the dinners and lunch more than the breakfast because a lot of their stuff is homemade (sauces, soups). The breakfast is typical good breakfast like you make at home, the country skillet is delicious though . Bigger on the inside than it looks and haven't had to wait more than 15 minutes--even with big crowds. read more

Been going here for years and have NEVER had a bad food item! Breakfast is perfect and lunch and dinner items are generous. Perfect family dining spot. You won't go wrong. You'll love it the same as me. It's clean and the wait staff very friendly. read more

Our families favorite American food joint in the area. HUGE portions but reasonably priced. The food is delicious and staff are friendly. Especially, the breakfast special for only $4.29..2 eggs, 3 bacons, choice of hash browns with bread or two huge pancakes! Only a couple of items to pass are the onion rings and pies. I've had them better elsewhere. Overall, it's a must visit if you're in the area and craving American food. Much better than a Denny's, IHOP, or Bob Evans. Oh the coffee is on always good! read more

Red Star Diner - a breakfast of eggs, bacon, toast, pancakes and coffee - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Temperance, Michigan

Been here a few times. Pretty standard fare for a diner. Have never had any real issues with this place until today. The food was good. I had a burger and onion rings and the girlfriend had eggs, pancakes and bacon. All good tastewise. The issue today was two fold. First our server seemed more interested in chatting with her regulars and people she knows. Kind of a pet peeve of mine. My money spends like theirs. The second issue was the speed. I understand that it's probably a smaller staff being New Year's day butt they weren't terribly busy. read more

Always great! The good is amazing snd the staff is good! The price is nice and the atmosphere is good. The menu is very similar to American Table. read more

My wife and I escaped quarantine for a little drive about and ended up in Temperance. Seeing an open place to eat, which for a Sunday is a rarity, we pulled in, masked up, and went inside. It was clean and well styled for a family diner. The staff was on the ball and didn't leave us hanging for a menu, a refill or the check. My wife had a hamburger with fries and I had a bacon cheeseburger with a cup of cabbage soup. What came out to us made our day. The soup was savory and salty, the way a good cabbage soup should be and frankly, I didn't use the spoon. Tip it up and watch it go down! The burgers were amazing. Hand formed 1/2 pound Angus burgers with tons of toppings and a buttery soft bun. This thing was thick! Truly, it was one of the best hamburgers I've had in months and months, and not just because of the pandemic. The fries were seasoned well and crispy golden on the outside and fluffy potato goodness on the inside. (They came home with us.) You get a HUGE portion for the price. Thanks for making our day, Red Star! More stars for when I get to sample the rest of the menu, we'll be back! read more

Red Star Diner - Inside of the Menu, get a burger! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Temperance, Michigan

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Been here a few time over the last few weeks first time was great. Second time was eh, third time was some where in the middle. I like there breakfast better then lunch as it seems that there's more care put into the preparing of your food and lunch is just thrown on a dish. Staff is friendly. Overall a nice place to stop and get a bite to eat. read more

My grandmother likes it here, and that's all that matters to me. It's a nice little place with a friendly staff. Service is always good. The food is very average though. Nothing to speak highly of. That's not bad, as there's nothing terrible on the menu either. Just nothing that stands out to me. Prices are fair. Like I said, my grandmother likes it, so I end up here a lot as I spend time with her. read more

Usually the food is good but tonight ordered take away tuna melt got home and the tuna was full of diced celery! Who put celery in tuna salad? I am on Warfarin and cannot have a lot of vitamin k and celery is very high in vitamin k. Plus the bread was toasted but had mold on the crust - yuk! French fries were good but I ended up throwing the whole thing away! BAD BAD BAD WILL NOT EVER EAT OR ORDER FROM THERE AGAIN! read more

Red Star came highly recommended and I may say they didn't disappoint. Stopped by after church so there was a short wait. Our waitress was very pleasant and took our drink order immediately, then our food order. We were all surprised on the portion size and the quality. Red Star I found was very clean and well kept. I strongly recommend paying a visit, you won't be disappointed. We will differently be back. read more

We had the red star diner for lunch yesterday and it was a good experience. I had a bowl of potato soup with an avocado wrap! My coworker was feeling Greek and had the gyro. We had good customer service and the wait wasn't too long. read more

Red Star Diner - Avocado Wrap - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Temperance, Michigan

Always love Red Star! Had only been here for breakfast before this past weekend. I tried the California Salad with strawberries chicken and sunflower seeds. It was delicious!!!! Mary is an awesome servers and the fact that she puts up with my Dad harassing her daily (he eats here every morning) makes her a saint in my book! They have a huge menu. Also, there's a private dining room in the back that would be great for groups. read more

Food is good as well as the pricing. Problem is that they seem to be illiterate! 2 of 3, simple takeout orders were completely wrong! Done with this place read more

I strongly suggest this place. I was by myself, but yet I felt like I was back in my small hometown in WA. Food was good, on top with service, and it was an amazing experience to hear how everyone is so nice. Coffee was on point and I had a clean seated area. Will definitely come again with the husband for another meal. read more

Red Star Diner - My breakfast skillet. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Temperance, Michigan

This place is a quick drive from Northern Toledo. Nice little scenic drive over. The diner has very quick service and a fairly large selection. I was content with the offerings, as they had fish sandwiches. However, I think their menu is limited for vegetarians. The decor is rather bland, the walls are a casino or butter yellow with lots of blank space despite there being framed pictures everywhere. Nevertheless, there are some cutesy Americana pictures hanging which are a nice touch. This diner is good for a hometown feeling meal, just not one that seems to stand out out very much. Oh, and it has a semi-private large party area. I haven't seen that at family establishment before, it could be very useful for community groups. A definite plus! read more

Cold food, omelettes don't come with cheese. Strange. Their computers were down so I can't fault them for mistakes with our order but we still wouldn't return. Staff was cordial. read more

Arrived to shoulder to shoulder waiting in lobby. Several couples showed up after us including an older couple who the man walked right up to the plexiglass gave the two finger sign and was seated immediately. Maybe this was because of the poorly trained staff who was so slow to check people out that she didn't see who was piling up. Maybe they were her parents? read more

If you're looking for a good sandwich and plate of fries this is a fine place to stop. On top of that the place is open and inviting, with plenty of seating and pleasant wait staff. The food is superb - I had the French Dip and it was one of the best I've had. The toasted sesame bun really sealed the deal! Would I come back? In a heartbeat. read more

This is my favorite lunch place near work. The soups are always great, the service is wonderful, and they serve breakfast all day.

Awesome breakfast. 3.79 special during the week. Huge portion. Just go. You won't regret it.

Used to be a great place to eat. But has went downhill. Waited a long time to get our food, then everything was cold. Recently they raised prices. Food wasn't all that good either. Overpriced. Won't be back there. Hello Bedford Diner.... read more

Good food. Great prices. The only down fall.........the waitress keep coming back and asking if everything is ok. That really bugs me especially when I'm trying to eat. read more

The waitresses here are the friendliest anywhere,they make you feel like you're part of the family. The food is good and comes out quickly and the prices are ridiculously low. An overall wonderful experience. read more

The food is good, but dont go alone at a busy time. I checked in with the hostess, told her i needed a spot for one, she said it woyld be just a couple minutes, i sat and watched 5 couples come in get seated, within 10 minutes. Then i just left, went to Bedford diner, had a great breakfast and was seated in my own booth within 30 seconds. Bye bye, red star. read more

The family atmosphere is fantastic. The people who work there are great and if you go there enough they remember your order. We've tried several different places when it comes to breakfast but the great food couldn't keep us away. read more

I am local to the area and we eat at Red Star often. Items from the menu are reliably good, but the specials are typically excellent, and at a reasonable price. A Diner is not the place to impress a date, but for a good meal, reasonably fast, this is the "go to" restaurant in the area. I especially like the chicken pot pie or chicken santorini when available read more

The staff was very friendly and wait was short, but the cleanliness left much to be desired. Water glass was dirty, and there was a big chunk of egg on the coffee cup. As in, blatantly obvious. Food was good for the most part, but my eggs "scrambled hard" came out super browned on one side and runny on the other. Might try it again if I lived in town to see if that was a fluke, but not without trepidation. read more

The staff is friendly. Its a typical local greasy-spoon type restaurant. The food is average in flavor and portion, but my dish came out cold and I had to send it back. This place is 'meh' overall. read more