Star Diner definitely has somewhat of a cult following. Once you dine at this place, you're hooked! We have only been here for breakfast, but each time we order different items and they all are very generous portions tasting yummy. Fast-paced diner to say the least! People who stop in a this location are usually return patrons and know the drill about getting in and getting out so the servers can turn tables to keep the flow of people coming in. The omelettes are made with 4 eggs - yes, you read that correctly, 4 eggs. Usually served with has browns and biscuits or toast. My omelette was done to perfection. I have been at other establishments that seem to overcook the omelette, especially with egg whites only. The ambiance at this location is nothing to write home about, but as I mentioned earlier in the post, people usually do not linger so the servers are able to turn tables more frequently. It's a win-win. One of my faves whenever we want to go out for breakfast. We will definitely be returning. read more

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This place was giving me all the "old time" diner vibes I remember as a kid. They have a ground level and an upper seating area. Since we had our little one we went in the upper seating area so she could oversee everything. We ordered blueberry pancakes and chicken and waffles. The pancakes were amazing and the waffles and chicken were cooked perfectly. It came with homemade cream and WOW was that flavorful! I don't thinner I've ever had chick and waffles with homemade whipped cream and hot sauce but WOW I'll be trying that next time if they offer it! read more

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Met a group of guys for breakfast before golf. The place is decent on the inside and clean. Service was average. Nothing bad and nothing that stood out. The reason for my three star was my food. I had the Eggs Benedict with home fries and a side of fresh fruit. Doesn't sound bad right? Wrong! The two Eggs Benedict were awful. The hollandaise sauce was gross. I would bet it was a pre-made sauce or a powdered sauce you add to it. The eggs were like a hard boiled eggs and the English muffin was dry. I only ate one it was so bad. The other one day there for at least thirty minutes and the sauce never hit the plate. It looked like magic shell ice cream sauce. I will say the home fries were delicious. Now the "side" of fruit? It was one strawberry and one bite size pice of melon. Are ya kidding me? That's barely a garnish. Would I go back? Maybe, but I'd stick to the greasy spoon type food. There are definitely better options in the immediate area for sure. Just my opinion. You give it a try and see what you think. read more

Food was good, although waffle wasn't warm enough to melt butter. service was not very good. (Depends on the waitstaff you get.) too loud to have a conversation with someone sitting across from you. read more

I first want to say that my visit at Centrals Star diner was excellent the staff was wonderful from the waitresses to the cooks. The one thing that didnt sit right with me was how the owner Joey Skaff treats his employees as I watched him treat them like dogs.... That's the only bad thing about my visit was the owner. read more

Ehh...it's changed a lot. Servers are standoffish and do the absolute minimum. Food looked like it was literally dumped onto my plate, and omelette was swimming in salsa. Home fries were barely cooked (ordered crispy) and flavorless. I know it's a diner but for what they charge I would expect better food and service honestly read more

I've been going to star diner for some years. But now I can't recommend them anymore. Because they do not take pride in their cooking anymore. I bought 2 star specials hash browns with eggs and crispy hard bacon. What did I get instead. Potatoes hard. Not done all the way. First order bacon was crispy but the second one wasn't. So I sent it back. Do you know what these people did. They threw my bacon into the deep fryer like I would t be able to notice. Bacon was greasy as a jar of grease. And my potatoes look like they scraped the grill for them. Over all this was unacceptable. Called the restaurant back and they took it as o well. I wish I could reach out to the owner. I don't think he would accept this. read more

Place is awesome! They have great food, great prices, and DELICIOUS homemade whip cream! Staff is always super friendly too.

Great food, poor service i am sure Travis is a big deal but when all the wait staff and the cook visit with him though my whole meal and which you forgot 1/2 of my wife's and failed to remove from the bill. By the way Travis only got coffee not a meal read more

Their food is good & their staff is very competent. Unfortunately, they are right next door to Buffalo Wild Wings 6710 Central Ave, Toledo, OH 43617, whose staff isn't just incompetent but also very rude. read more

Amazing food and service. Very popular place to eat as it was very busy and I can understand why. Highly recommend this place for breakfast read more

Terrible service Kaela - terrible food - enough said. Training needs to take place - how to prepare food - how to manage tables read more

Love Star Diner! My family has been coming here for years. Great food, awesome prices and large portions.

Usually, a good place to go however not today. I ordered a lite omelet, nothing else. When my food came it also had potatoes and toast. I told our waitress I didn't order the potatoes or bread. Her response was that's the way it comes. My guest ordered pancakes which when they came the bottoms were burnt. The couple next to us ordered the same thing and made his waitress aware of his burnt pancakes. She quickly replaced it. When our waitress was made aware of the burnt pancakes it was like we made a personal attack against her. It's funny how waitresses in the same business can have such different customer skills. The way she responded was not worth the argument. We will continue to go to the Star Dinner just not the one on Central Avenue. read more

We come here often and never had a problem before. However, today we waited at the door waiting to be seated while two servers flirted with customers on a booth. After about five minutes, one of them yelled across the restaurant that we could sir where ever we wanted. They then went back to the flirting. This continued throughout our meal. Also, my wife ordered a vegetarian skillet. The eggs were not to order and the skillet was full of what looked like lard when it cooled. What happened Star Diner? read more

Star Diner IV - Lard? Got hard as it cooled. - Diners Near Me - Toledo, Ohio

Star Diner IV is a breakfast eat-in nook in Sylvania, Ohio that my close friends insist we visit when I'm in town. The question in my head swirling 'round and 'round is this one. "Are they there for the food or are they there for the service?" Why? Because my friends know the owners and every darned server in the place. They go there religiously after every Sunday service....so they are mega-patrons. Service when with my friends is prompt and with double-helpings of niceness. Food... I have had eggs and bacon, pancakes and also the granola/yogurt sundae. All is pretty standard fare for a breakfast-type dine-in restaurant. It's not a diner. There is no counter to sit at and eat breakfast. But it's slant is breakfast. I have to disagree with one YELP'r on the granola/yogurt sundae. The granola I was served just this past weekend (06/22) seemed to be pre-softened by soaking it in some sugary/honey liquid. I don't know why I fought my way through this heaping helping of fruit, yogurt and honey granola... to the bottom. One hour after eating the sundae I was having a sugar-induced reaction. Way, way too much sweetness for me so I won't be ordering that meal again. What'd I like? Star Diner IV serves "breakfast sliders" which are egg/bacon or egg/sausage on mini-biscuits. Oh yeah! These little dandees are terrific. And try the veggie omelet if you enjoy more veggies and less eggs with a meal. Star Diner IV seems to play favorites with those who show patronage. There's almost always a wait for seating in the A.M. so be prepared. Food - okay. read more

Eggs and legs...for some strange reason, my in-laws wanted to come here. I wasn't impressed. The portion sizes are....astronomical. as in, too big. I had a smoked salmon eggs benedict and the hollandaise was chunky and...really not great. I ended up scraping it off. the house potatoes were the only saving grace of this meal. Definitely not coming back. read more

It may be legs and eggs, but I think the servers look Amish compared to the way some teen girls dress these days. Attire aside, my family has been frequenting (and I mean FREQUENT) this Star Diner since it opened. We have never been disappointed. The portions are abundant, the food is tasty, the coffee is just right, and the prices are even better. I admit that I order the same thing most every time...but that's because it is soooo good. The atmosphere is family-friendly (we have 2 boys, ages 1 and 3) and they always feel at home. The service is quick and hospitable. Oh, one complaint...no Coca Cola products. read more

VERY good and reasonably priced and huge portions ...and be prepared for a wait to get a table on weekends because of the demand..... so you know it's good if people will wait 30 minutes plus just for breakfast! Their menu choices contain the core of your typical breakfast choices : eggs/pancakes/toast etc but many menu choices have interesting tweaks and flavorings. On a side note all their servers wear skimpy outfits - sort of like tennis skirts. I guess it is for functional reasons as they are constantly moving and working. read more

I hadn't done any research on this place when I ate here for the first time this morning - I'm new to Toledo, and my breakfast companion and I stopped in on a whim. On such a gorgeous morning, there was a decent wait for a table - no worries, we waited just outside and read the paper. The hostess/front seating person was a little harried, and it was coming across the way she was speaking to prospective diners, ourselves included - a little offputting and unduly harsh, I thought. But on to the food. We eventually got seated. I ordered the Star Special (I think that's what it was?) - eggs, bacon, hash browns, toast, coffee. My companion had granola pancakes. Both plates were huge and filling, and the food was comparable to any diner food - greasy and great after a late night. It took me a bit to realize that all the wait staff were stick thin females and that they were sort of, well, showing a little more skin than I would figure to see in a diner. It wasn't good or bad, just weird. I'm guessing most Toledoans know the schtick, but for this transplant, it just left me shaking my head. Our server was friendly and pleasant and kept our coffee and water filled. I don't know that I'd make it a point to come back to this location, but certainly didn't have any issues with the food or service. read more

Consistently delicious, staff is friendly and accommodating. Great place for a quick meal or to linger over coffee with a friend.

This place was disgusting. Had lipstick all over my mug and asked for a new one and my hostess got mad about it. Dirty utensils, flys everywhere, rude waitress and the food was some of the worst I've had. Eggs were pretty much water and everything was undercooked. read more

Star Diner is a WONDERFUL PLACE!!! I wish I could give this place more stars but 5 is the max! Usually I am very picky about Diners. But this Diner met my expectations AND MORE!! The staff is VERY friendly, the atmosphere is very spacious and is very relaxing. The staff cleans the restaurant very nicely. Vacuuming, wiping off tables, and wiping off the counters and the lamp near the kitchen. The food comes out REALLY FAST! We literally sat down, gave the waitress our orders, got our drinks, waited less than 5 minutes, and then got our food. The food is SOO GOOD!! I LOVE EVERYTHING ABOUT IT!!! ITS EVEN BETTER THAN DENNYS!! ITS A WONDERFUL place to go for a lunch with friends and family. The booths are very comfy. Almost like a couch in your living room. I defiantly left there full and relaxed. If you are new in town or just visiting family or friends, make sure you visit this Diner for breakfast or lunch!!! :-D read more

I went here to grab some breakfast, and I found myself within the first minute already hating the experience. The first waitress greeted me with an attitude that suggested that she just wanted me to get lost. She then proceeded to skip over me to help the group that came in behind me. Another waitress eventually helped me out and took my order, but still maintained an apathetic attitude similar to the first (seems to be the theme of the restaurant). I was hoping the food would make up for the horrible waitresses, but sadly I was mistaken. The omelet I ordered was dry and tasteless, the home fries tasted like paper, and the waffles managed to live up to satisfaction. Overall, I would recommend staying away from this place and hitting up better diners in the Toledo area. read more

I've been here a couple times and had no problems. However today, was the worst service I've ever had, or should I say NO service. My family and I waited for over an hour and watched everyone around us receive their food while we were left waiting, despite the fact that they arrived at least 10 to 15 minutes after we did. We were comped for our drinks, which was nice, but we will not be returning. I understand Mother's Day is a busy day, but being obviously overlooked is inexcusable. read more

Stopped in on a reccommendation from a local friend. Solid breakfast joint with good food, fast service and hot coffee. Definitely a great local breakfast spot.. Enjoy read more

The Diner has a nice welcoming appearance. Though when seated we didn't receive menus. The table had some food stuck to it. The waitress came up to us a few minutes later to ask us if the other lady gave us menus and if we wanted something to drink. Our waitress gave us coffee. The cups were dirty. We asked for a few more minutes to look over the menu. It was more like 10 minuets before she returned. The food was sub par. Soggy. The eggs tasted like cinnamon. The potatoes/home fries were soggy. The pancakes dense and soggy. The bacon dripping with grease. Only thing good was the toast. And the bill was too high. We will not be returning. Many other better choices in the area for less money. read more

First time I went I was disappointed. Didn't get what I ordered on my take out order. Called and they gave me a great credit to reorder. Went back and got the club sandwich and chicken noodle soup. Chicken Noodle is the best Chicken Noodle Soup I have ever had. LOVED IT!! Will be trying again. read more

Best breakfast in town. We eat here almost every Saturday and Sunday morning. Veggie skillet is a hit! She has the Granola Sunday and loves it. Always good food and the staff is excellent. read more

I've been to all of the locations, and they are all great places to eat. Fast, friendly service, great food, and big portions. I'm a picky person when it comes to spending money on food, I can find flaws in the so called best restaurants, but I have no bad things to report. The only drawback would be they are always busy, jammed packed out the door. Then again a restaurant with a line is a good sign! I drive over 45 min to the closest location without second thought. read more

First, the service is usually pretty great here, so that's not the issue. The food used to be amazing at all their locations, but lately things have gotten a lot more greasy. Prices keep increasing, and not just by a few cents, but a couple dollars at a time. And now I've just been told that the customer loyalty card, $10 gift card for every 100 points, has been changed to 200 points. It used to be really great food for a reasonable price, but $20 for a coffee and one meal is not worth it. read more

Wow! Great service. Great food. Huge portions of well cooked food made from quality ingredients. It was super busy but the waitress was on top of her game. I'd give it a six if I could. read more

My dad referred to this place as "legs and eggs." Maybe. But everyone was very friendly and very attentive. Our breakfast was great. It was served on HUGE plates with HUGE portions and came out in a timely fashion. My omelette was fluffy and full of toppings. My hash browns were crispy just as I had asked for. I would definitely go back! read more

Star Diner has the best and cheapest breakfast in town hands down! HUGE portions of anything a breakfast lover can dream up from burritos to quiche. They even make their own jam! read more

While I don't live in Toledo, I do frequent Star Diner when I'm home visiting family. I love the yogurt sundae they have! It's yogurt, granola, raisins, bananas, and strawberries. It's delicious! They also have great breakfast items like omelets and hash browns. For lunch, I recommend the grilled cheese sandwich. While they have great food, they are only open for breakfast and lunch. Star Diner closes at 2p for the day. read more

Me and my boyfriend went just the two of us, and it was about a 15 minute wait. The waiting area is cramped and uncomfortable, you either have to be shoulder to shoulder with strangers or stand outside, everyone is in the way of the doors. It would be awkward to be seated close to the entrance due to everyone waiting and staring at you. We got a nice booth in the back, our waitress got our drinks pretty fast, she never told us her name and only got two straws for four beverages. It just feels like they stare at you to put your menu down, take your order and then you're forgotten until you appear to be done eating. The food was typical breakfast, nothing special. My boyfriends omelette barely had egg in it and wasn't up to par size wise compared to other restaurants. I got cheese on my potatoes, which was simply placed on top and burnt. I asked for my bacon to be cooked a certain way, which it wasn't. And they gave us random jams with our toast, didn't ask a preference. Also, the menu price and actual price of my meal was different. The orange juice was 3 dollars for a not big at all glass. All in all, we could of spent 30 dollars much better. The wait is not worth it, the food is typical, the wait staff isn't too great. It's not bad if you don't mind the wait, nothing to rave about. We probably won't be back. read more

Clean! Clean! Clean! This isn't your average slinky, grimy diner. Gross. Clean and well maintained. They make a great breakfast and is much higher quality compared to other diners in the area. The service, albeit, is half dressed, but is usually decent. We live nearby so we are regulars for breakfast. I recommend their English muffins and blackberry jam! Friends and family love their omelettes. read more

We come here with the kids all the time for breakfast. Great options for the kids and love that they have good vegetarian options. California veggie skillet is a favorite. read more

Prices are ok. Portion sizes is okay but could be better. Food was nearly perfect maybe a bit on the bland side if I was being picky. Its always packed so good luck. Maybe they can take that success and find a better building read more

this is a really great breakfast place. The service at this location is very good. They are always very helpful and friendly and the coffee is GREAT! I frequent this place often and everyone I take, no matter how picky, finds something that they like to eat. read more