Gold Star, located at 8150 Arbor Square Dr in Mason, OH, has garnered a loyal following, with customers praising its consistent quality and friendly service. The restaurant shines with its traditional Cincinnati chili offerings, particularly the beloved three-way and cheese coneys that are nothing short of delightful. Regulars like Mike Cooper praise the staff and assert that the burgers here are among the best they've tasted. For vegetarian diners, Gold Star doesn't disappoint; patrons can enjoy the veggie five-way chili, ensuring everyone can find something to savor together.
Reviewers also appreciate the clean and welcoming atmosphere, enhancing the dining experience. Elijah, a standout server, receives commendations for his attentive service, ensuring that drinks are never empty. Guests like Bradley McCann point out the restaurant's great hot sauce, adding a vibrant kick to the meals. Mike Mcmullen highlights Gold Star’s attention to detail, noting the generous portions of cheese without excessive toppings ruining the meal. Overall, with its mix of traditional comfort food and excellent service, Gold Star delivers a satisfying experience for both locals and visitors alike.
Amenities and More
Accessibility
Has wheelchair-accessible car park
Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
Service options
Offers delivery
Has drive-through
Offers takeaway
Serves dine-in
Popular for
Popular for lunch
Popular for dinner
Good for solo dining
Offerings
Serves coffee
Serves late-night food
Quick bite
Serves vegetarian dishes
Dining options
Serves lunch
Serves dinner
Has catering
Serves dessert
Has seating
Has table service
Amenities
Has toilet
Atmosphere
Casual
Crowd
Family friendly
Good for groups
Payments
Accepts credit cards
Accepts debit cards
Accepts NFC mobile payments
Children
Good for kids
High chairs available
Has kids' menu
Parking
Free of charge street parking
Free parking lot
Plenty of parking
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Reviews For Gold Star
Mike Cooper
Jun 16,2025
Awesome place staff is great, food has been consistent, always good! They have one of the best burgers around! I go every Sunday and sometimes a few days during the week. Always great service and food!
David B
Jun 7,2025
Great traditional Cincinnati chili options. We had cheese copies and three ways, all delicious. The restaurant was clean and service was friendly and prompt.
Bradley McCann
May 27,2025
Came here with my vegan Fiancee and after eating here and us getting a veggie 5 way for her and a normal 4 way for me, it's safe to say this was a great experience. The place felt homey, the food was hot and it's awesome seeing a place with great vegetarian chili, that I can finally enjoy a good chili meal with my fiancee. Our server Elijah was great, super nice and never let us run out of drinks. I love the hot sauce as it has a great kick and is better than most restaurant hot sauces. Overall, we had a great experience and will definitely be back!
Mike Mcmullen
May 25,2025
I like gold star. I do not like mustard or an avalanche of raw onions, and this one never messes it up. That's more than I can say about most of the other ones, but I forgive the others considering their pay is likely terrible. It's why you can't be mad at the workers at every taco bell being horrendous, you get what you (don't really) pay for. This one is decent though, I would even say good. They don't skimp on the extra cheese which is important. No more mountain dew though, which has only ever tasted good from the gold star fountains. Stuff in the bottle is toxic waste. Last one was the mountain dew, but it's not your fault. Corrected that.
Douglas Lee
May 12,2025
Good value for the chili burger meal during burger week. The 2nd time around was much better. See picture below.
Austin Garrison
May 5,2025
Gold Star? I give you 5! ha! just a little joke. The dog was nice and hot. EDIT: I also enjnoyed the fries. they were good too
Steve NeCamp
Mar 25,2025
The service was good. Our waitress did a nice job of getting our order, answering any questions and very attentive to us. Food was good, came out nice and hot with hardly any wait.
Mohamed Salem
Mar 10,2025
Have tried the salad and the chili sandwich both was nice, probably will try it again soon. Recommend place. The team was so welcoming and generous
Reviews For Gold Star