Cool place. Vintage and unique. The staff was amazing. The food on the other hand, left a lot to be desired. It seems like they had a shortage on seasoning because it was all very bland. Cool experience but I probably won't return.
Gdawg Mofo
I cannot get a grip of chili on spaghetti noodles! That being said, I love the chili and the people are very good at this restaurant.
Dan B
Stopped by when I was traveling through states. This place is awesome. The spaghetti was huge and really good. Don’t forget to try their fresh cooked burger- $5 burger but I feel like it’s worth than than
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Melissa Hicks
They have excellent food and even more excellent service! I highly recommend eating here! 💯🖤
dambanker
Had to stop here, one of the oldest restaurants on Route 66, 100 years I think. Easy to find and there was lots of street parking when we stopped in. Inside it felt old and unique too. Can't say I've been to a place like this before. One large counter to sit at and you get to watch their antics. Did I mention there was lots of locals and regulars here, well there was, but they all made us feel welcome and comfortable. Their menu is one of a kind (at least to us), I've never seen anything like this anywhere and I've been to a few. We ordered the Spaghetti Red with Tamales and the Chili Dog. They were prepared right away, in front of us too. The Spaghetti Red was huge!! A real plateful. Both were great! Well worth the visit. Highly recommend
Joseph Anthony
Been there over 100 years, so yes it is good!!
Steve Berry
Don’t get to go very often, but when I go to Joplin, I’ve got to stop here and get some chili and tamales!
Jerrysueb Blackwell
Old time diner feel. Been in same spot since the early 1940’s. Very good burgers, chili burgers and spaghetti. Very small space and sit at the counter. Would go back.
Stoney Budsman
1st let me say everyone has an off day. Stopped by for a large spaghetti red. Had to sit in drive thru waiting on noodles to finish cooking. Finally got my order and went home. Once home I found that there was very little red and a whole lot of fresh noodles. I eat here every couple of months. Usually, finding everything awesome. But they dropped the ball on service and food quality this last trip in.
Cheyenne Hadley
An iconic Midwest staple. You haven’t had “spaghetti red” until you’ve had Fred & Red’s. They offer other menu items as well, but you just can’t top the spaghetti red. Growing up in the area, there is the memory of dining with senior members of the family, as well, which makes it all more the better. Now, I am introducing it to my husband and our family. Being able to order dine in, carry-out, or grab some through the drive through is also terrific.
Nothing's changed in 50 years except the staff. Great food. Great people.
Wilma Cagle
The chili was delicious! There were three of us in the group and we all enjoyed our food. The service was great! The employees were very friendly! This was our first time eating here and we'll be back!
Jesse Franklin
Really great vibe here. The ladies working the counter were so warm and friendly! If the food wasn't 5 stars (which it is) it would be worth the trip just to be treated with kindness.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
T Lewis
My guilty pleasure. So bad for my heart and arteries but so worth it. I don't smoke or drink but I do partake in Fred and Red! The tamales are the best. I ordered them over 25 years ago and have never tried anything else. I can only assume the spaghetti and burgers are just as good. Thank you for bringing back a legend in the Joplin area.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Tamales, Tamale Spread
Jason Brunskill
Loved every minute of it ,was all I'd hoped for, functioning time capsule. Simple menu,great value, excellent service, Texas garlic toast , burgers, dogs, tamales,fries, coke products, pickles,onions,parmsean cheese,hot sauce,vinegar condiments. Great chili, they also have a drivethrough.
Cool place. Vintage and unique. The staff was amazing. The food on the other hand, left a lot to be desired. It seems like they had a shortage on seasoning because it was all very bland. Cool experience but I probably won't return.
I cannot get a grip of chili on spaghetti noodles! That being said, I love the chili and the people are very good at this restaurant.
Stopped by when I was traveling through states. This place is awesome. The spaghetti was huge and really good. Don’t forget to try their fresh cooked burger- $5 burger but I feel like it’s worth than than
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
They have excellent food and even more excellent service! I highly recommend eating here! 💯🖤
Had to stop here, one of the oldest restaurants on Route 66, 100 years I think. Easy to find and there was lots of street parking when we stopped in. Inside it felt old and unique too. Can't say I've been to a place like this before. One large counter to sit at and you get to watch their antics. Did I mention there was lots of locals and regulars here, well there was, but they all made us feel welcome and comfortable. Their menu is one of a kind (at least to us), I've never seen anything like this anywhere and I've been to a few. We ordered the Spaghetti Red with Tamales and the Chili Dog. They were prepared right away, in front of us too. The Spaghetti Red was huge!! A real plateful. Both were great! Well worth the visit. Highly recommend
Been there over 100 years, so yes it is good!!
Don’t get to go very often, but when I go to Joplin, I’ve got to stop here and get some chili and tamales!
Old time diner feel. Been in same spot since the early 1940’s. Very good burgers, chili burgers and spaghetti. Very small space and sit at the counter. Would go back.
1st let me say everyone has an off day. Stopped by for a large spaghetti red. Had to sit in drive thru waiting on noodles to finish cooking. Finally got my order and went home.
Once home I found that there was very little red and a whole lot of fresh noodles.
I eat here every couple of months. Usually, finding everything awesome. But they dropped the ball on service and food quality this last trip in.
An iconic Midwest staple. You haven’t had “spaghetti red” until you’ve had Fred & Red’s. They offer other menu items as well, but you just can’t top the spaghetti red. Growing up in the area, there is the memory of dining with senior members of the family, as well, which makes it all more the better. Now, I am introducing it to my husband and our family. Being able to order dine in, carry-out, or grab some through the drive through is also terrific.
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Nothing's changed in 50 years except the staff. Great food. Great people.
The chili was delicious! There were three of us in the group and we all enjoyed our food. The service was great! The employees were very friendly! This was our first time eating here and we'll be back!
Really great vibe here. The ladies working the counter were so warm and friendly! If the food wasn't 5 stars (which it is) it would be worth the trip just to be treated with kindness.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
My guilty pleasure. So bad for my heart and arteries but so worth it. I don't smoke or drink but I do partake in Fred and Red! The tamales are the best. I ordered them over 25 years ago and have never tried anything else. I can only assume the spaghetti and burgers are just as good. Thank you for bringing back a legend in the Joplin area.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Tamales, Tamale Spread
Loved every minute of it ,was all I'd hoped for, functioning time capsule. Simple menu,great value, excellent service, Texas garlic toast , burgers, dogs, tamales,fries,
coke products, pickles,onions,parmsean
cheese,hot sauce,vinegar condiments.
Great chili, they also have a drivethrough.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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