This restaurant opened in 1966. As I ate my extra meaty gyro and crispy hot french fries, Dad told me of how he used to come here in the 70s to eat. He said it hasn't hardly changed. There were 9 people working in the kitchen alone, and the place was packed. Despite that, we had swift and super friendly service. The place was also very clean and I'm sure that they had to remodeled since 1966 because even though it was vintage, the vinyl and such looked new. They had fried cauliflower and fried mushrooms. Oh my! I asked our waitress which was better, and she said she loved the cauliflower. She offered to have it dipped in buffalo sauce because that's how she loves it. Well absolutely! She added ranch for good measure, and let me tell you. It was homemade and the cauliflower was spicy and brilliant. It was the perfect start to my meal. It was also huge, so I had to take it home. Oooo! Midnight snack. I'm going to the kitchen right after I finish writing. I ordered a gyro with french fries and it was perfectly seasoned and came with onions, tomatoes and tzatziki sauce. It arrived wrapped in foil like a big burrito. I was full of cauliflower and not really in the mood for fries, but they were light and delicious. I didn't eat them all, but I ate a lot more than I thought I would. Dad got the blueberry pancakes with sausage, Amy got hash browns, fried eggs and turkey sausage links, and Estelle got a Philly beef and Swiss with French fries. She said the onions and peppers were on the bottom. She said it was good, but Big John's was better. We were SO FULL. They give really big portions. In fact, when we got to Dad's, Amy, Dad and I all fell asleep in our respective chairs and slept about 2 hours. Now that's some carb loading food coma! Would I go back again? Heck yeah. I just told my son about the place. read more

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My husband and I stopped in while in town for coney I had a bite but just not a coney fan. My husband says has too many onions on it. Wait time was minimum. read more

had to try starlight Coney on my way passing through. I've never had a Flint Coney and got to say it wasn't too bad. Had a coney plate special and a burger, I really enjoyed the fries! Servers are very friendly and it's what you'd expect from a normal old school Coney Island establishment nothing too fancy, a nice spot for a quick bite! read more

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Not as good as it used to be. My Coney dog was cold. My Patty Mel had more onion than burger. The rye bread was good though. The cheese sticks were decent. The burger patty itself was good I had crispy edges like you expect from an old school diner. But they were very small and very thin like a smashburger. The fries were completely dead they had absolutely no flavor. There's plenty of seating but the place hasn't been updated in 100 years the seats are taped together everything looks dingy. My waitress smelled like cigarettes. Just not impressed. I used to go there when I was young and drunk in the middle of the night maybe I romanticized how good Starlite is. Or maybe it's just changed over time. They do have a big parking lot and the right next to a gas station so if you need some odds and ends and they have a drive-thru which are all nice. For three hamburgers three drinks some mozzarella sticks our bill was $60 which is expensive for a diner. If I'm in the area maybe I'll stop in but I definitely won't be making a special trip. read more

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Just paid $43 for the worst lunch of my life. Fish dinner for the kids came out with the single smallest piece of fish ever. All of the fries were undercooked and asked for no tomatoes on the sandwich. Server repeated no tomatoes and then brought me a sandwich with tomatoes on it. We will never be back! read more

Love Starlite and their staff is like family. I've been to every restaurant in the same area and in Davison. None compare to Starlite. Food tastes homemade not something like out of a Gordon's can. Go there at least once a week. read more

Prepare for an adventure! I regret not taking a picture of the 1950s era sign. This place has been here a long time and is populated with locals. Pouring rain and packed. I wanted to try their breasted chicken but it is apparently a 25 min wait. So, I went for chicken and homemade waffles. The waffles were very much replicas if what you would make at a hotel buffet: heh--I like those. The chicken fingers came with a huge bowl of ranch dressing. Log cabin syrup: I got excited until I noticed it was 100% corn syrup (but none of it is high fructose) and no flavoring added (including no artificial flavors). This place is the real deal: a fellow diner approached me, unsolicited, to report on the waiting line at the emergency room. This is NOT a place for gourmets and foodies, but for the adventurers who want fast service and local color. Clean. read more

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If you love a good coney, this is a Place to come. There's a lot of stuff on their menu, but I personally love the flint Coney. The wait staff is a little bit is brass, but I think that comes with the atmosphere of the restaurant. It's an old school diner vibe. Oh. Totally worth checking out. read more

Starlite Coney Island - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Burton, Michigan

Doesn't seem to be what it used to be. Always loved their fish n chips. Went the other day and the pieces were tiny and way overcooked. Very disappointed. The cole slaw didn't seem to be as good either. read more

Great coney and burger! Service always on Point! Bathroom is scary and the drive thru line is even scarier! Clean up your act please! I love this place! read more

Five star old school burger joint. Been here as long as I can remember. When in the Flint area, a stop at Starlite is always on the menu for our family. A burger, a coney dog and some onion rings were just what I needed today. read more

Starlite Coney Island - Burger, coney and onion rings. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Burton, Michigan

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Classic Diner Burger $36 for 2 people 2 drinks 6pc mozzarella sticks Sm order of onion rings 2 Pancakes w/side of bacon Burger w/mayo, mustard, cheese, light lettuce, tomato (all the toppings expect cheese were extra) It's classic dinner food read more

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I always loved to go here, dad doesn't like it, but I do, I like the food, the service and the ambiance and coffee

Don't judge the place by the outside ;) I was so pleasantly blown away by this place. A true diner, I had a Coney (Flint-style, of course) and fries and both were so delicious! Michigan fries just hit different. read more

It looks like a dump and it is. The parking lot is nasty, the build looks worn. Your welcomed by a shattered glass front door. Inside, the floor is worn with thousands and thousands served. They havent spent money on ambiance. If you need shiny shiny shiny, this is not your place. My table was clean, but the flies circling were not welcome. If you seek very good food and almost always good service - it is! But bring LOTS OF $$$ Flint diner history is almost all gone. The drugstore wars ended many great diner locations closed as the owners could not ignore the massive amount of money offered for their locations. But my complaint more recent about Starline, is that the area and people they serve is being ignored. 2 people eating should NOT have a $42 bill when they leave. Two breakfasts were more than $30 with milk. So what are they doing with their spoils? I won't be back sadly, as I can't afford to pay this much for food. I hope they take a look at being reasonable. The people in your neighborhood are not able to afford this. Diner food is supposed to be good, reasonable and with great service and a fun jibe. Do better Starlite! "Greedflation" is not something you should do, in my opinion read more

Starlite Coney Island - Gravy and Biscuits and Fly - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Burton, Michigan

Visiting my Aunt and we had take out form here. Good burgers for a good price. The place was clean and the people were very friendly. They even offered me a drink while I waited for my order to be prepared. Do not live in the area but always go when we visit. I will be back. Great place for good food. read more

Great service! Gluten free items this is my favorite place to visit when I visit family

Starlite barely needs a review- everyone knows it and loves it. I will say it's not as good as it used to be- but what is since COVID? The ranch remains the same- so that's all I really care about. I do wish the pizza sticks would've remained what they started off as. Grilled chicken pita isn't very good anymore sadly- but overall this is a Flint establishment that will continue to get my business even through their inevitable changes. read more

Great food and great service. It could use some updating which is why I didn't give it 5 stars. The waitress was quick with our drink order and very friendly. She brought out the food so quickly I couldn't believe it. The food was great and typical Coney Island style. The waitress checked back often and even asked if I wanted hot sauce or anything for my omelette, which I did. I don't think any waiter or waitress has ever asked me that before. Just all in all great service. This was a very popular place with almost every seat taken in a Thursday morning at 11:30 read more

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I have driven an hour from my house to get food from here more than I should probably admit, lol. Starlite is THAT GOOD. I've never been a big coney dog fan, ever, despite growing up in metro Detroit. Turns out I was just being given the wrong coney dogs for my entire life! FLINT-STYLE IS WHERE IT'S AT! I could eat these coney dogs all day. It's amazing how a slight change can totally change the entire food! Even my dad, who is a die-hard Lafayette Coney fan, quietly admitted that these might be a little bit better. They are THAT GOOD. And oh, the pizza sticks... I dream about these pizza sticks. They're like the bosco sticks we had in high school and college that don't seem to exist outside of school food services! With the little cube pepperonis, and no sauce inside, just grease lol. Dipped in ranch, they are absolute heaven. read more

Love the one on center rd always fast and friendly good food great service thanks so much!!!!!

We were so pleasantly surprised with this place! Service was SO QUICK and the waitress was even pregnant so props! She actually apologized for the wait when we barely waited. The chicken fried steak was the stand out for me! Homey diner type feel. read more

Make sure to request your food is cooked fresh; otherwise, it appears to have sat for a while.

This is the epitome of a classic diner and every time I go to see my duaghter I want to go to eat here! read more

Starlite Coney Island - Omni omelette with a side of sausage gravy. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Burton, Michigan

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If you're not from Flint, this is mandatory. Classic diner food with a history lesson in Flint culture. Embodies the blue collar personality of the town. If you're from Flint and you haven't been yet, something ain't right with you. Can't go wrong with the "working man's special". Enjoy. read more

Starlite Coney Island - This right here is called the working man's special, gotta earn it. Coney dog, cheeseburger, and fries. Italian sandwich being eaten. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Burton, Michigan

I happened to be in Flint for an event, and I'd never had a Flint-style coney. The Internet led me to Starlite, it was between here and another place. It's a big place inside, with a challenging parking lot, and it was *packed*. I got a seat at the counter, and ordered a coney and a burger, since that was listed as their specialty. The service was very friendly and the waitresses seem to know everyone here, it's a hard-working crew for a hard-working crowd. If you look up diner in the dictionary, there would be a picture of Starlite -- from the stainless steel to the line at the counter, it's got it all. The burger was good, nothing life-changing. The coney, on the other hand, was great. The "dry" topping is like a mix of regular coney sauce (but not wet), with a sort of bacon-y vibe. A nice snappy dog rounds it all out. I wish I would have gotten two of them and skipped the burger. Next time I'm back this way, I will definitely be back for the Flint coney experience. read more

After being away from Flint for a few years I always look forward to visiting the Starlight upon return. My host for this visit remarked that the Starlight had changed ownership in the not-to-distant past. I'm glad she mentioned it because it helped to explain the disapointment I suffered. It seemed as if the wrapped dog was shorter than I'm used to. The bun was not steamed, there was no juice from the typical Flint-style meat sauce, and about a quarter-inch strip of mustard- all leading to a disappointing DRY experience. I consider myself a50+ year-old expert on good coneys, having been raised on Angelo's in the early 50's (now shuttered) Flint style and the Lafayette and American (Detroit style) dogs. As with most everything these days, the price seemed high for the quantity and quality received ($12.99 for a 4-pack. It seems like the new ownership may be trying to coast on the Starlight's now-lost reputation. The 10+ minute wait in the drive thru seemed typical, Little improvement over the years. The Burger King around the corner might have been a better/faster/cheaper choice. read more

Food sucks. Service ok .cook has big attitude and don't cook to order . Ambiance is missing from time you enter building

The buns on my Coney were hard. And the condiments on my hamburger were scimpi and they weren't very friendly

When Harry met Sally is what I got when I entered this cool diner. The Reuben sandwich was the highlight of this lunch. My love had the Italian pita sandwich. Can't wait to come back n have that Reuben again read more

Starlite Coney Island - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Burton, Michigan

Fun place Friendly BURTON, MI staff (new favourite place). Nice to eat for four bucks plus tip. read more

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The burger and fries and coleslaw here was so good that we were willing to overlook the mouse that ran across the floor. (Just a little field mouse not a rat). Seriously tho, will continue to frequent this joint fosho read more

My favorite restaurant in town! Just so you know... the hamalot burger, while not on the menu, you can still get. It's my favorite burger in town too! read more

Great place for early morning breakfast. open 24/7 Good hash and eggs Good coffee Fast service read more

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Starlite is my go-to for breakfast in this area - I've never had a bad meal here - plus, the waitstaff are attentive and fast!!

Starlight is a staple in our community. The burgers are so flavorful!! Their hamburgers are second to none!

Hours are so wrong, called and they answered and hung up immediately. Just wanted some Fried Cauliflower man. read more

Starlite Coney Island - EVERYONES FACE READING 24 HOURS - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Burton, Michigan

Fast service and good food for a good price. My husband and I work 7am on sundays and we always get breakfast from here. The food reminds me of a home cooked meal! Service is amazing and everyone is always have a smile on their face! I totally recommend this for people who are on the go because they have a drive thru service as well. If you don't want to wait, get good for a good price this is your place! read more

Nice atmosphere, friendly employees and they are always very accommodating to my service dog.

Stopped in to see how good the food was with 104 good reviews can't pass it up overall I wasn't Impressed with it saying quality since 1966 I expected more we ordered a #2 & #3 also added a coke and a Coney Island dog nothing worthy of any hype the workers was fighting with each other + they forgot the fries with our meals I could go into more detail but trust me it's bad read more

Starlite Coney Island - The menu - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Burton, Michigan