South Star Diner

Went for breakfast with a good friend. I ordered the tropical pancakes, and she ordered the turkey, pastrami, and cheese with Russia dressing. The food was absolutely right on point. Everything was delicious. Our server was excellent, and there whenever we needed her. All in all, it was a great dining experience. If you're in the area, you have to check this place out.

The South Star Diner has been my Sunday morning breakfast stop since kitchen 87 closed. Staff is friendly and attentive. I had the #5 Breakfast special. Country fried steak with sausage gravy, eggs . Home fries, toast, coffee and juice. Everything was delicious and served with a smile. I will be returning.

My son and I stopped by here for breakfast one morning. We live locally but have never been to this diner before. Such a great experience, so much food for a great price! Friendly staff and the food came out in a timely manner Definitely will be returning !

We love this place. The food is great. The menu is large. The staff is super friendly. From my wife to my 9 year old... there is something yummy for everyone.

I love a good diner. And this is just that. Great selection of diner classics in the huge novel of a menu. Early bird specials, daily specials, fresh homemade soups all add up to a great meal. Service was great, very friendly and personable. They have a counter or booths in the cozy clean dining room. The homemade chicken soup was very tasty, as was the tuna melt. I opted for the comfort classic hot open turkey dinner. It came with soup and dessert for less than $20! It was great. Just what I expected and wanted from a diner. Desserts were great as well. The rice pudding was yummy as was the canoli cheesecake.

We probably come here once or twice a month to be honest. The food is always really great and the service is awesome. Today in particular though - whoever was in the kitchen made the most perfect batch of French onion soup. Our waitress, Miranda, was so attentive when we sat down we actually had to ask her to come back lol She’s served us a few times and she deserves a shout out to her service. Well obviously keep coming back but I just felt deserved a shout out to a great experience once again.

So I’ve only Grubhubbed food from here but I must say, everything I’ve had has been absolutely delicious. The beef and lamb gyro is huge and so flavorful. The broiled crab cakes are outstanding, the crab meat is so fresh and you can tell. I definitely will be going down the menu!! Love it

Got food poisoning from what little food I ate. At a diner, I expect the pancakes to be fine, not great, not terrible. But these were trash. They were lumpy and stuck to the plate. The chicken tenders were overcooked so much that I couldn’t even bite into or chew parts. The fries were fine, a little undercooked likely from their odd shapes and sizes. I initially asked to be moved away from the direct line of AC air (after 7pm on a weeknight, so the place was half full) but they said no?? Wait staff looked sad/angry and barely said anything to me nor did they smile

Older diner, but was very clean large portions meals for breakfast along with great service!

Great food! Quick and attentive service. Very accommodating for our toddler. Down to earth vibe. Thank you!

I was headed to my friend's home in Mt Holly and needed to eat. Ahhh good ol NJ diners! LOVE THEM! I got a Caesar with added rare steak. Soup came with - my cup of Chicken Pastina was very good and tasty. The salad was pretty good but the steak needed more flavor. The 1000 Island didn't taste homemade like at most other places I dine. They had a decent crowd for a Wednesday night. Their dessert case looked amazing and I heard two tables ordering cake and Oreo cheesecake!!! I hit the bathroom before heading out. Nice decor but dirty and a fly was hovering around. Sweet server named Emma was probably the highlight . One and done for me - sorry.

I've said before on of the best thing about NJ are the diners! I was super excited to find one close to my hotel that had 4.5 stars. . .and that's where it ended. Since I had already driven 3.5 hours, I scheduled a to go order for the best seller homemade meatloaf with brown gravy using Yelp. Seemed easy enough. Just had to select salad, sides, and dessert. I chose Caesar salad, corn & sautéd green beans, and upgraded to cheesecake. Dessert puddings are included with meal price. It was great that the order was ready at the time I selected even though Yelp shows a window. Loves to see the classic diner booths and barstools. Host was at the desk to offer help. I was so tired I grabbed my bag and headed to the hotel. That was a mistake . . . Pro tip: ***CHECK YOUR ORDER BEFORE LEAVING*** I didn't get napkins, plastic ware, or GRAVY!! How was I supposed to eat meatloaf without gravy or utensils?? It was even noted on the receipt attached to the bag. Thank goodness I keep a spare in my travel bag. Overall, food was ok. Prices were reasonable based on portions. Disappointed mash potatoes weren't a side option just baked potato. Also didn't like that everything was packed separate. Gravy may have made the meal. Maybe it's better for dine-in. If I'm back in town I may try breakfast since they're open 24 hours.

We stopped in to have dessert with Grandma. We were a bigger party, but they were able to get us in and seated without any hassles at all. The waitress and the owner were very friendly. He's American but is of Turkish descent, so he brings some interesting perspective, and he's pretty solid about service. They really engage the customers well. Classic diner feel and good food. The food was delicious. It was a good time.

Tonight my husband and I came for a bite to eat. We ate earlier but at an Odd time. So we were hungry again by 7:30--8:30pm. We both ordered the turkey club sandwich and it comes with fries. It was delicious and perfectly hit the spot. The place is always spotless and freshly swept. Barbara and Miranda took care of us and they're amazing. We missed Tori (Victoria) and came too late but she is THE G. O. A. T. (Greatest of All Time) but by I digress. Their Early bird menu is Amazing and Has a Ton of choices from soup to nuts and great prices and Spectacular desserts. Great service and super nice people. We always seem to meet nice people dining in and the staff are All very nice and professional. See you soon!

we returned today, and it was a great diner breakfast! Our server was super pleasant and friendly, brought coffee right away, and explained that she would be right back. We made our selections, jersey omelet for me, the 2x2x2 for him(his usual) . My jersey had asparagus tomato bacon and cheese, so good. His huge pancakes could have been a little more done, but they were delicious. The toast was dry-as requested- really harder to get than you'd think,lol. It was pretty crowded but efficiently managed. we'll be back!

Friendly staff :) Great early bird special ! I loved the bread basket, fried zucchini, and carrot cheesecake.

Been visiting this diner (yes a proper 24 hour diner!) for several years consistently. Depending on what hour you show up you'll get a different menu for breakfast, mid day and dinner. So if you want breakfast after 11 am just ask for the breakfast menu and if you're a shift worker off at 7 go ahead and ask for the dinner menu. I have not been disappointed except once when the poached eggs on the Benedict were cooked hard. But poached -not over easy like most restaurants do. The service is a fun bunch at all hours. You'll feel the love. The bathrooms were recently redone and are heated cooled compared to most diner car bathrooms. The outside is a bit rough but it's classic diner inside.

Food is always great , good prices. Just I think there is a misunderstanding on their menu and the worker called me and seemed very annoyed that I asked for coffee with my entree, and then told me it's going to be charged extra. It literally says on the menu on door dash that it comes with a coffee lol. So they need to change that and fix it. Other than that place is always good.

We had a great breakfast this morning before we hit the slopes . Oscar Benedit yummy . Our server seza was wonderful.

This is a great example of a New Jersey diner Everything on the menu is designed delicious and abundant.

Food wasn't bad at all...everyone was happy with meals..."real " natural French fries...no coatings...cheeseburger was good...chicken parm panini was good ...eggs bene was good...real brewed ice tea...all good... We will be back... Service was good...

Lots of variety of food, especially for kinds of omelettes, but my Omelette was pretty bland. I got the cream cheese omelette and added broccoli. The coffee was good though! Ambiance was also fine, typical diner feel. Our waitress was not very friendly. She barely smiled at us and did not seem happy to be there. I would eat here again, just wouldn't be my first choice.

Very good experience I ordered the cheeseburger thinking it wasn't going to be anything special but it turned out to be a very good experience overall

One of my favorite family own local diner always fresh and delicious food with friendly environment . We were there and our server Mae was Leyla top notch service with beautiful smile .

Can anyone make a good Rueben anymore? I feel like it's a dying art. First of all, stop piling on so much meat that it has to be served open face. Rueben's aren't open face. The ratio of components is way off. Not to mention, you end up with such a soggy sandwich, it's impossible to eat. I literally started to eat it as soon as I got it. That's what happened with my experience at South Star. Totally disappointed with my sandwich. A big soggy mess to try and eat. My "grilled rye".... Impossible to eat. Simply couldn't support the sandwich. I need to go to Brooklyn I guess.

I work as a dishwasher there still. I work 6 days a week 11 to 12 hours and I don't get a break like the other dishwasher here. I can't even get anything to eat or drink when I ask, unless I pay for it...... My name is Rocki

Everytime I order, everything is always correct. Fresh & tasty, even at 1am! Absolutely recommend breakfast, lunch & dinner!

As so many diners in New Jersey unfortunately decline, South Star Diner really impressed me. They're still open 24 hours! The decor on the inside has been updated. I found my meal to be simply but freshly prepared, with lots of sides and good value. Highly recommended for people getting off work from a late shift at the hospital, for instance, and needing a complete meal instead of just Wawa or fast food.

Good food great experience . We were there Sunday morning they were busy but we got seated right the way and food was great temperature and yummy . Clean restrooms and very friendly staff .

Good food and good service. Would definitely recommend this diner! Love that they are open 24/7

First time bringing my children here. Got seated fine. After 15 min no one came to take our order. Must be easy to over look black people. Any case no one even bothered to apologize. Just people making excuses. Definitely will spread the word of this experience.

Incredibly large selection of delicious meals at reasonable prices. Nice "diner" ambiance. Good service too!

Food is fresh and delicious. House salad fresh and can really taste the vegetables. Chicken croquettes also fresh and strong chicken taste unlike frozen croquettes. Large servings and reasonable prices. Waitress was quick and polite. Dinner booth is clean and comfortable.

Food here is made fresh. Had a craving for a diner meal and from a previous late-night stop in for an omelette, I decided I wanted to try their dinner. I ordered the chicken croquettes, a pair of fried lumps of minced chicken meat served over mashed potatoes covered in chicken gravy. They looked odd, shaped like squat little traffic cones, one bigger than the other. These didn't come from a box. I actually heard the cook chopping them in the back. Mild-flavored and filling, they hit the spot. Kudos to the staff for a great caesar salad which I honestly did not expect. They serve theirs with thick chips of parmesan cheese and pretty good croutons. I usually dread the croutons because most of the time they taste like cardboard, these were really good. Great food, clean spaces, friendly staff. Definitely recommend.

Poor service! Don't even bother. I called to see what desserts they offered because I've never eaten there before and got met with the trashiest response. whoever answers the phones doesn't need to be working in the customer service industry AT ALL.

-Tables are clean -Service speed is dependent whether they are properly staffed -Food is okay for a diner, ample portions -Would not order tuna hoagie; like a Miracle Whip Hoagie with a few tablespoons of tuna. Instead of romaine leaves of lettuce, slices of tomato and slices of onion, seems like they put veggies in a shredder and just put on top to fall everywhere if one tries to lift it. -Will still return due to long hours open, but it is only 24hrs MON-SAT, Not 24/7

This is the best overall Diner we found in our area that serves mainly American food favorites as well as some Italian and Turkish dishes. My absolute favorite is the Turkish brunch that includes poached eggs, tomatoes, cucumber, and onion salad with feta cheese. This is a delightful, healthy and light meal that is perfect for brunch. Also cheesecakes with strawberry, cherry, or blueberry toppings are a baker's delight. They are absolutely amazing deserts that are always fresh, do not have any breading but instead are filled with delicious cheese and adorned with beautiful and tasty crowns of fruits in their own syrups. The prices are very reasonable, service is excellent, friendly and fast and food is of the very good quality. Me and my wife became became regulars and you will get hooked on this place too if you try it once.

The service was great, our waitress was very friendly and helpful. I got lost in the menu! So many different items to choose from. Our lunch was delicious and more than enough!! It easy to find parking, even though upon pulling in it appeared to be crowded. The atmosphere inside was peaceful and calm even though it was busy. All had smiles on their face. We will be visiting again! Thanks for a great lunch!

Stopped in during lunch hour on a Sunday afternoon. The place was packed, but luckily it was only a five minute wait, and I really enjoyed the overall experience. Great pacing for the flow of diners, as employees were doing a good job cleaning up after people were done eating. Waitress was super nice, attentive, not making me feel rushed either. Plenty of wait staff kept checking on the table. Food was so good and great portion sizes. Home fries were delicious, not greasy or dry. The pumpkin waffle was cooked to perfection. This is what a true Jersey diner should be like. Definitely recommend!

The service was very good but I just am not as fond of the food , I got the country fried steak dish for breakfast and I will say this, it was just alright, wouldn't bend over heals to get it again. I will say the bacon was very good, the side of bacon was crispy but not crispy that you wouldn't like it, it was just right

I love a good diner. And this is just that. Great selection of diner classics in the huge novel of a menu. Early bird specials, daily specials, fresh homemade soups all add up to a great meal. Service was great, very friendly and personable. They have a counter or booths in the cozy clean dining room. The homemade chicken soup was very tasty, as was the tuna melt. I opted for the comfort classic hot open turkey dinner. It came with soup and dessert for less than $20! It was great. Just what I expected and wanted from a diner. Desserts were great as well. The rice pudding was yummy as was the canoli cheesecake.

When visiting the Mount Holly area this is one of my favorite restaurants to visit. The staff is always friendly and the atmosphere is welcoming. The food there has always been A-1 as afar as I am concerned. Once off the airport I'm thinking of heading here!

Food is always good. Even the mini meals. Service is always pleasant. Diner is a great place. Highly recommend

I usually eat breakfast, even at dinner time, at the South Star. Dinner quality doesn't justify the price. I am diabetic, so those delicious looking cakes you first see, entering the diner are taboo, but they sure look good. The waitress told me they are made by a local bakery. Their breakfasts are excellent, service is good and the place is clean.

Great service with a smile Generous portions of delish food and amazing desserts Quite atmosphere A little pricy

We were looking for something to be open on Friday night as it was late but we didn't have dinner yet. Stopped in and it was pretty busy for 10:30 on a Friday night in that area. We were sat in the front near the counter. There is a whole other room in the back that was packed. When you walk in they have the glass case full of cheesecakes and cakes. They all looked so good. We were hungry but not enough to have our own meals so we decided to share. We ordered a regular cheesesteak with steak fries and came with soup or salad. We went with the today's soup. Cream of Crab. It was really good. Full of crab. The cheesesteak was huge. We got it with american cheese. There could have been a little more cheese, but it was good. It was not greasy. The steak fries were nice an crispy. It also came with cole slaw and a pickle if you requested it. It was just the right amount of food for the both of us. We decided to order a piece of cheesecake to go. It was good, but the only thing I noticed is it was crustless. I love a good crust on my cheesecake. Overall good meal.

Nicely renovated small highway diner on Route 38, Mt. Holly. Counter in the front and dining along the side. Substantial menu with plenty of breakfast choices for me. Overall, not a bad Jersey roadside hash house. Decent friendly fast service, and plenty of Java refills without asking. I went with the #5 Breakfast Special (Country Fried Steak, Scrambled Eggs, Hash Browns, w Sausage Gravy on the side), and found myself full about halfway through. It all tasted very good, and fortunately I only used a spoonful of the gravy for dipping. Eating more of that heavy goo would definitely be a life shortening experience. South Star Diner is a worthy addition to any occasional stainless diner car fixation. Give it a ride.

As good as diners get, great food, very good service, upbeat atmosphere. The owner is attentive. The portions are most generous as are the alternative portions proferred within pre dinner specials, dinner specials and yes the main entre

Great Diner. Good variety with 24 hour breakfast options. Good coffee and service. Especially with the lack of Waffle House in the region!

We stopped in South Star Diner today after an appointment. Can't rave enough about this diner. The service was wonderful - fast, friendly and efficient. The food was absolutely delicious, the portions amazing. Plus we accidentally tripped. Into the "early bird" time frame. The already reasonable prices became a deal! (Carrot cake included!). Everything was spotless , including the restrooms. We can't wait to go back!!

Ordered the meatloaf dinner. Meatloaf tasted fake, mask potatoes were from a box and gravy from a jar. Could not finish it. Big screen TV in the dining room showing Fox News propaganda the whole time. Will never go again.

What a disgusting place today morning I woke up so happy and trying to enjoy my day off so I said let's order a breakfast from them and absolutely was a horrible bad idea I totally regret. I ordered egg cheese and they sent me the egg cheese with some pieces of bacon around my food I'm not eating any bacon or any kind of pork plus I'm allergic too . the nasty chef doesn't want change his gloves and using the same gloves same stuff that he used with bacon and made my eggs with a lot of mess bacon around my food and this is not the first time I remember few months ago a stopped by them and I spoke with the manager I told him I received my order with bacon in my food and I'm not eating bacon he said I'm so sorry but his actually doesn't care if he take care of it good and respect the clients this will never happen again but it's happened because this place is messed up the people in the kitchen are not clean don't order food from them again don't trust it's really bad place. It's zero star I did throwing up this morning because of them I could sue them we pay a lot and receive a dirty service.

SOUTH STAR RESTAURANT is truly ...a Family Restaurant!!! Kerem, Owner, workers, waitresses, bus boy(s), Greet with Warmth every person who enters South Star Restaurant... Friendliness, Warmth, LOVE greet those who enter ... who always enjoy a 'Family Meal' at SS. Early Bird Specials Are Special!!! I am a retired Catholic Priest USAF Catholic Chaplain, Captain, Desert Storm Veteran. When you enter this 'Home of Foods' offer a "MERHABA" Owners are from Türkiye where I was stationed during Desert Storm...wonderful caring human beings!!! I eat here every night when I'm at McGuire AFB Father James

Best French dip!! Had it delivered! Fresh! Hot and delicious!! Will be ordering again!!!

Fresh ingredients, expertly prepared, served by friendly and attentive waitstaff. Very clean and well maintained. Highly recommend the breakfasts. Great coffee, omelettes and breakfast sandwiches!

While not the hugest menu, I still believe there is something for everyone on this menu - even vegetarians! Reasonable size menu means fewer and fresher ingredients and a kitchen staff that knows how to execute preparation reliably! Prompt, friendly seating. Prompt, friendly waitress service. Food served at the right temperature. And nice sized quantities, too - you'll see lots of leftovers going out with happy customers. Open 24 hours! Bright and clean. Owners on site daily - and they care! They're always looking to make things nicer, better. Will return again!

My wife and I have been here twice since the new owners remodeled this diner... It looks much better than the old Mt. Holly Diner... The first time we stopped in was a week after the they opened and the second time was a few days ago... The staff was very friendly and helpful... We had omelets the first time... My wife had a vegetable omelet and I had a western omelet with a side of sausage and of course peppers and onions in our potatoes... We both had a wrap this last time... I had the Jack Daniels hamburger wrap and my wife had the Jack Daniels grilled chicken wrap... Our meals were delicious both times... We will definitely come back again...