Flash back to 1964. That’s when Justin Doria’s grandfather, Frank, made the move from employee at a popular hot dog chain to restaurant owner. “My grandfather, my father and my uncle decided to go into the restaurant business,” Justin explains. “This place came up for sale, there was an opportunity, and 52 years later, here we are at Yonge and Doncaster!”
In those days, Golden Star was a four-table diner. “They used to call it a drive-in because you would literally drive in, order your food and go eat in the car,” says Justin. “That’s why it’s called Golden Star Drive-In. I guess in the sixties that was pretty popular.”
The restaurant’s dining hall was built in 1979, but aside from that, a quick look around reveals that not much has changed since the early days. And that’s the way this burger joint’s customers like it. “As far as our decor, a lot of our regulars don’t want us to renovate; they want to keep that old nostalgic feel and look to it,” Justin says. “It’s a fun place. There aren’t too many of these places left.”
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Hamburger
Cheeseburger
Baconburger
Banquet burger(C&B)
Superstar burger
Homemade All-Star
Steak on a Kaiser
Grilled Chicken Breast
Hot Dog
Veggie Burger
Veal on-a-Kaiser
Fish on a bun
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Chicken Fingers
Buffalo-Style Chicken Wings
French Fries
Onion Rings
Poutine
Sweet Potato Fries
Grilled Cheese Special (Double Decker)
Garden Salad
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Drinks
Coke
Diet Coke
Ginger Ale
Orange Fanta
Root Beer
Grape drink
Lemonade
White/Chocolate Milk
Bottled Water
Assorted Juices
Coffee/Tea
Hot Chocolate
Milkshakes
100% Real Cheddar Cheese
Bacon
Mushroom
Gravy
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I remember coming here in the early 1990s and loved it then. It still has one of the best burgers in town, especially the homemade burger. They serve beer and have a TV as well. I watched the hockey playoffs while having my food. Great food, excellent customer service and hope they do not renovate as I love the classic diner look! If you have never been here, it is a must! God bless.
When you walk in it feels like you've time travelled back to the 80's. The burgers are classic charbroiled and they have other tasty items like sweet potato fries, onion rings. The Homeburger is the best thing there. Super meaty and juicy patty. Mouth watering stuff.
not properly cooked burger, service zero, I and my wife got sick after we eat the sandwich. i heard a lot about this place, but my experience , ..... I will never go and recommend anyone to go to this restaurant.
Went here a few months ago, burger was really good. the staff was really friendly. Ya the place wasn't the greatest looking but thats not why I went there, i went for the delicious burger :) looking forward to going again
These burgers are out of this world, it's no surpise Golden Star has been in business for over 50 years! Keep up the great work!!!
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For the best burger joint North of Toronto, head to Golden Star. This old-school family-owned restaurant has been around since 1964 and gets returning customers who first stopped by in the ’70s. The patties are charbroiled to juicy perfection and they make rich milkshakes that come in the standard chocolate, strawberry and vanilla flavours, but also interesting options like cotton candy and piña colada, to name a few. Note: they’re a cash-only joint.
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