Passing through on our way west…. We like eating where the locals eat. This place was outstanding! Felt at home, great waitstaff, great food!
When the wife was still able to get out and go before the cancer took her, we were able to eat here a couple times and really did enjoy it. Now that I'm by myself, I thought I would give it a shot again today, and was very pleased with the food. Was every bit as good as ever!!
We highly recommend Fred & Red's drive-thru or dine in. We enjoyed Spaghetti Red, Cheese Burger, Fries, Grill Cheese and Root Beer to drink. I love the atmosphere of the dining with the bar stool sit down counter. The servers are all very nice and great company. You won't be disappointed.
What a history here, my parents took us there when I was a teenager, the food was great and greasy but what fun sitting at the counter. No one can do spaghetti red like this while many have tried. Unfortunately the new owners don’t have it quit right yet and the chili is a little watery at times.
My son and I had an amazing experience here yesterday. He immediately ranked this as his favorite place ever. The secret? Incredibly nice staff, good food, and such a cozy friendly environment of patrons. Felt like the diner version of the movie cheers. Laughter and friendliness was being served with hamburgers, spaghetti red, and tamales.
Excellent. As it has been for Decades! It is consistently delicious. Tastes the same today as it did 30 years ago in my childhood. A literal blast from the past. Couldn't recommend highly enough.
loved it! amazing service...and great food. I would give it a 10 if I could!
Saw this place on the Ozark episode of Anthony Bourdain, and since we were in the area, thought we'd give it a try! I think we arrived around opening and the place filled up fast! The staff and locals were very welcoming. Very simple and unique menu! I ordered the half and half and my son ordered the overload which was a larger portion of tamales topped with spaghetti topped with a meat based chili sauce and then we topped it with some Parmesan and hot sauce! Served with a side of pickles and onions! Interesting combination but we both really enjoyed it!
They were super nice, everything was at a great price and was made to order. Hot and fresh, delicious and we were so glad we got to stop by and eat. Recommend here for great food and service, as well as the historic aspect. Right on Main street in Joplin. Their chili was amazing, awesome chili cheese dogs and the burgers were the best. The tamales were so tasty. The crinkle cut fries were given 2 thumbs up by my daughter. The sweetest and friendliest employees. Definitely stop by and try them out if you want good food that won't break the bank. We loved it.
We highly recommend Fred & Red's drive-thru or dine in. We enjoyed Spaghetti Red, Cheese Burger, Fries, Grill Cheese and Root Beer to drink. I love the atmosphere of the dining with the bar stool sit down counter. The servers are all very nice and great company. You won't be disappointed.