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Food and ambience

Local cuisine, American, Diner, Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options
Special Diets
Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Brunch
CUISINES
American, Diner
FEATURES
Takeout, Seating, Parking Available, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Table Service
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Reviewed 4 weeks ago via mobile

Place has gone downhill. This used to be my parents’ favorite breakfast and lunch place. However, the last several times we’ve been there, we’ve been hugely disappointed. First of all, the servers we had both times were less than interested in serving. Second, the food...was awful. I had chicken rice soup, which was basically a bowl of rice with no broth and 2 pieces of chicken - lukewarm. And my mom’s scrapple was like a brick…hard and dark brown. Server never returned to ask if everything was ok. We’ve got to find another place in Hanover that’s better than this.More

Date of visit: January 2024
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Reviewed 25 January 2024

We have tried Starlight 3 times....the chicken was overcooked, fried flounder was very watery and pretty much tasteless, fries appeared and tasted as though leftover from lunch, and the lima beans were tasteless. However, the shrimp on the skewer was pretty good. The beef over...the filling was pretty good. We will take a break from Starlight.More

Date of visit: January 2024
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Reviewed 20 October 2023

We go to Starlight Diner EVERY TIME we are in Hanover. The breakfast selection is very much consistent with a local gem. We've tried several items on the menu and have never been disappointed. Yes, it'd "diner food." No, it's not fine dining, but it's...always good, well cooked, and served promptly, hot. Finally, it's the most affordable diner we've been to in years. The service is great, with a large list of wonderful personalities. Just engage them in a conversation and you'll understand. We've recommended this to others and they share our enthusiasm for this Local GEM.More

Date of visit: October 2023
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Reviewed 27 April 2023

We love this place. It's wonderful to go for breakfast and have the place filled with locals... every morning of the week. The food is served with generous portions and VERY affordable. We're from out of state and love to find local GEMS; this is...one.More

Date of visit: April 2023
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Reviewed 21 April 2023

I have been going to Starlight Diner for years. The last few times I've been there, I noticed changes. New management? The food is okay most of the time (but not as consistently good as it used to be). The wait staff competency/friendliness is spotty....You may go there and have a good meal and good server, and have a nice time. You may go another day and be waited on by a doozy! And never go back.... Like me.More

Date of visit: April 2023
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Reviewed 8 August 2022 via mobile

We really liked the atmosphere always but this lastbtime we were very disappointed with both of our breakfast. The batter for the French toast has changed and not for the better and the peach topping was far less appealing than on prior visits. The Florentino...omelet was dark and over fried and the lack pf feta cheese was very obvious. We have been going there for some time but th8nknwe will start going to Eisenhower Diner.More

Date of visit: August 2022
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Reviewed 1 March 2022 via mobile

Best Diner style restaurant in the area. Food was good and plentiful, service was speedy and a very nice, young server. Enjoyed the experience. All four of us enjoyed our meals. Moderately priced was a plus.

Date of visit: February 2022
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Reviewed 18 August 2021 via mobile

My wife and i was looking for a place to eat that was near our hotel. We found this place and had a great dinner. I had the meat loaf and my wife had the salmon. The food was very good. My wife also had...a bowl of broccoli cheese soup and she said it was one of the best she has had . The menu is large with lots of items to choose from. We will definitely stop here again in the futureMore

Date of visit: August 2021
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Reviewed 21 May 2021

My friend and I enjoyed our dinners, but our desserts from the dessert case were SO good. I doubt they're made on the premises, but good anyway. Nice service, too.

Date of visit: May 2021
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Reviewed 26 January 2021 via mobile

We came here during breakfast hours which is not my typical cup of tea so I went with a hearty country fried steak which was good along with the sunny side eggs and home fries, my wife had the eggs Benedict which she also enjoyed...and the baby well she had a flap jack and that made her morning. Nikki was a great very personable waitress which is always needed and she was on top of things, we usually never get a bad waitress either way so all in all everything was good oh but wait we did order scrapple to try for our first time.......🤢 eh I won't order that again lol but now I can say I've tried it.More

Date of visit: January 2021
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Reviewed 15 January 2021 via mobile

No masks, no social distancing, sanitation is questionable. Food quality is not worth it. They do not limit occupancy in any way. If you want Covid this is the place to go

Date of visit: January 2021
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Reviewed 15 November 2020 via mobile

Had dinner there this evening , well what we could eat of it. They were short staffed, which delays are understandable. They did not social distance customers and there were plenty of tables and booths to accommodate for it. Kitchen staff not wearing masks or...hair coverings which would explain the hair I found in my food...let’s just say I’m hopeful that it was beard hair! Our waitress was apologetic, no fault of hers and she did credit the meal on our bill. Pagers were put back in charging station without being wiped down. Did not see staff sanitizing hands when going from customer to customer...taking dirty dishes and then bringing food and drinks to others. Honestly wish we had not stopped in as we are now concerned for our own health.More

Date of visit: November 2020
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Reviewed 26 July 2020

We were in the area for a night and had the pleasure of dining here twice. With the current COVID-19 situation they had limited hours. We arrived on Friday night shortly before 9pm not knowing they had limited hours, but were invited in and seated....We were a group of five and our waitress was great. She took care of everybody with what I am certain was a great smile behind her mask. No complaints from anyone about their food which arrived at our table promptly. The place looked amazingly clean and I am certain that they were keeping up with sanitizing. We enjoyed our visit so much we went back for breakfast in the morning. More great staff. More great experience. They keep your drinks full and are always asking how else they can serve you better. Ample parking in their lot. Lots to choose from on their extensive menu. Definitely recommended.More

Date of visit: July 2020
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Reviewed 20 March 2020 via mobile

Just the two of us this time and there was no wait. Finally country fried steak in Hanover which was very good the omelette was a little on the small side. The reason for the 3 stars is that their home fries are made in...the way that you get a sliced out section of potatoes over easy eggs were perfect. Have been here several times and never received bad food or serviceMore

Date of visit: March 2020
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Reviewed 10 March 2020

breakfast meal was outstanding, as well as service for our table as we were among a packed house so to say. food order was brough in a timely matter and waitress was excellent with service as well.

Date of visit: February 2020
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Yes, Starlight Diner offers takeaway services.

Starlight Diner is rated accordingly in the following categories by Tripadvisor travellers:
  • Food: 4
  • Service: 4
  • Value: 4
  • Atmosphere: 4