Gold Star

4.5
1388 reviews
God's Pantry

About

Fast Food Restaurant
We serve up small batch, Cincinnati-style chili and fresh, hot 100% American beef burgers crafted by hand and made to order. Our chili is cooked in small batches to ensure the quality, flavor and texture are perfect, every time. And the burgers? Well, they really are from flat top grill heaven - juicy, perfectly cooked and even better when topped with our famous chili.

Location

Gold Star
1900 Plaudit Pl, Lexington, KY
40509, United States

Hours

Reviews

4.5
1,388 reviews
5 stars
948
4 stars
255
3 stars
99
2 stars
35
1 star
51

What are people saying?

AI-generated from recent customer reviews

Food Quality

Mixed reviews on food quality; some praised the chili and hot dogs, while others reported issues with portion sizes and taste.

Service

Generally positive feedback on staff friendliness and service speed, with several standout servers mentioned.

Cleanliness

Most customers noted the restaurant was clean and well-maintained.

Pricing

Concerns about high prices relative to portion sizes and food quality were frequently mentioned.
  • MS
    Meena Sheley
    6 days ago
    5.0
    For years, we stop for lunch here every single time we drive through Lexington on our road trips from Indiana to Tennessee. They are always friendly and quick.
  • CA
    Chad Atha
    Jan 3, 2026
    5.0
    Great food wonderful staff
  • LW
    Lynn Whitacre
    Dec 20, 2025
    1.0
    Just bought a four way via the drive thru. Worst ever, clumpy curdy cheese and runny chili. This is not the Cincinnati chili l remember.
  • GP
    Gary padgett
    Dec 16, 2025
    4.0
    real good
  • JH
    James Houston
    Dec 15, 2025
    5.0
    Always fast, friendly service and the food is great

Frequently Asked Questions About Gold Star

What type of food does Gold Star serve?

Gold Star serves small batch, Cincinnati-style chili and fresh, hot 100% American beef burgers crafted by hand and made to order.

Where is Gold Star located?

Gold Star is located at 1900 Plaudit Pl, Hamburg, Lexington, KY 40509, USA.