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★ Est. 1923 ★

Joplin's Legendary Diner

For over 100 years, we've been serving locals, miners, and travelers our famous Spaghetti Red and classic greasy spoon fare. A true piece of Joplin history.

A Century of History

1923

The Beginning

First opened at 10th and Main as a 7-seat diner, quickly becoming a favorite among locals and miners.

1943

New Location

Moved to current location at 1719 Main Street, expanding to 23 seats to serve more customers.

1956

Fred & Red's Born

Red Wilcoxson bought half of the diner, becoming Fred's partner and giving the restaurant its iconic name.

1975

Passing the Torch

Red's son Larry Wilcoxson took over, carrying on the family tradition and secret recipes.

📍 Location

1719 S. Main Street
Joplin, MO 64804

📞 Contact

(417) 781-5341

🕐 Hours

Tue-Sat: 11 AM - 9 PM
Sun-Mon: Closed

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Fred & Red's, a Joplin landmark. Don't travel through the area without stopping in for a plate of spaghetti red! Their cheeseburgers are awesome, as well.

— Beth Meeker, Google Local Guide