10/04/2026
Fred & Red's is a historic diner on Main St in Joplin, MO founded in 1923, it’s celebrated for its signature Spaghetti Red, vintage neon sign, and classic atmosphere!
📍LOCAL SPOTLIGHT: Fred & Red's ❤️🍝
If you’re from Joplin, there are some places that don’t really need an introduction… and Fred & Red’s is definitely one of them.
There’s just something about walking in, grabbing a seat at the counter, and ordering a bowl of chili or a plate of Spaghetti Red that feels very *Joplin*. ❤️
No frills. No trying to be trendy. Just good food, familiar faces, and one of those local places that has become part of the personality of our community.
And THAT is exactly why we love doing these local spotlights.
We spend a lot of time talking about houses, but a community is so much more than where you live. It’s the places you grew up going to, the businesses everyone seems to have a story about, and the local traditions that make this area feel like home.
Fred & Red’s is one of those places. 🍝
Now we want to hear from the Joplin locals:
👇What’s your go- to order??
And more importantly… are you adding cheese to your Spaghetti Red or leaving it alone? 👀😂