I was back in Connecticut in December visiting friends and family when I ended up at the Parkville Market in Hartford for some lunch. This was my second time at the market so it was my job to give another one of the vendors a try and that vendor was the Meltdown Grill this time around. This place has a stacked menu of hot dogs, cheesesteaks, melts, and burgers with an insane amount of options for all of the above. I was feeling a little feisty and self deprecating, so I ended up order the two hot dog combo with curly fries and it was a decision I would reflect on for months to come. For hot dogs, I ended up ordering the Mac Attack (Macaroni & Cheese + Bacon) and the chili cheese dog (self explanatory). Both hot dogs were absolutely delicious and everything I could possibly want out of a hot dog afternoon (some days just need to be hot dog afternoons). The curly fries rounded out a pretty good lunch and were exactly what I was craving, very very good food. Overall, Meltdown Grill is a wonderful addition to the Parkville Market and I very much look forward to trying a burger from here on a future visit to Connecticut. Hungry? Get over here and dig in. read more

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Parkville delicious food Good crowd and nice service We ordered Philly cheesesteak with onions and peppers but it didn't have any onions and peppers. Good flavor and cheesy. The Parmesan fries however were AMAZING. We made sure that there was nothing left in the box :) read more

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A prime example of 'looks are deceiving'... I am very disappointed that in this day and time people are still selling processed, fake chicken. And the sandwich itself looks amazing, but that chicken is not real chicken breast. It's the same type of pre-cooked chicken breast you would find in the refrigerator section of your local grocery store. I took a few bites and the rest went straight in the trash, unfortunately. I felt obligated to leaving this review and hopefully the owner of this establishment will read it and reconsider his or her quality of food. It's sad because the young man who took care of me was very nice. Hence my extra star... read more

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Went to parkville market to get some food since I was in the area. I typically don't like coming here since I always thought it's hit or miss with the food. I decided to give this place a try. Got the loaded cheese fries with bacon and the chopped cheese grinder. The photos on the menu caught my eye. However, it looks and smells delicious. When taking the first bit, everything falls out making it extremely messy to eat. I had to use a fork to pick up the meat to eat and biting into the bread. The bread they use isn't made for this and maybe try something different. The fries were a bit disappointing as well. I didn't think it had flavor. Maybe having the burger or grill melt is a better option here. read more

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I love stopping into parkville market, But it's not often that I am in the area. I had to stop in today, since I was going to be 5 minutes away. I was very excited to try the meltdown grill. I got the Big Mac and truffle Parmesan curly fries. I've never had curly fries with those toppings, usually just French fries. They were both delicious. The lady working was nice and hard at work! It seemed to be a popular place when I was there!! I can't wait to go back to try a burger! read more

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Love the whole place at Parkville market first off. Nestled inside there, is meltdown grill. They have really good sandwiches and burger combinations. I got the Smash melt and a side of Mac and cheese. The melt was Savory with gooey cheese, and a rich flavorful sauce. The Mac and cheese was good, but just basic. I'll definitely be getting them again. read more

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The Meltdown Grill is the perfect place for a guilty pleasure cheeseburger. They are huge, hot, and cheesey. They are located in Parkville Market, and you can see the food being made after you order. You do have to wait by the window for when they call your order, which sometimes is superceded by a Doordash or UberEats. But the food comes out in a reasonable time, you don't have to worry about anything being undercooked! I could think of no better place for warm comfort meal, especially on a rainy day. If you get toppings, like Mac and cheese, grab a fork because the hamburger patty is pretty considerable. read more

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They have a lot of large portion food options , would like to try their hot dogs at some point. I tried the Philly Cheesesteak and thought it was relatively low quality, particularly for the price of $18. The cheese was soupy and melting off, bun tasted similar to McDonalds. Service was quick. Parkville in general is a good atmosphere with lots of things to try. read more

Meltdown Grill - Philly Cheesesteak - Burgers Near Me - Hartford, Connecticut

Visited Parkville Market in Hartford CT and Meltdown Grill caught my attention. I tried the triple cheese steak & cheese from there which i recommend getting if you really like alot of extra cheese on your steak & cheese's. Although it is on the higher side price wise around $18, the quality of the food was good and the service was excellent. Ony had to wait about 10 minutes for my meal. If you havent checked out Parkville Market in Hartford CT I definitely recommend it. They have many other food options and the atmosphere in there is always lively. read more

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I tried the King Kobe Reuben Dog to try and step outside of my comfort zone... Well.. it was delish!!! I can't speak highly enough. It didn't have a thousand island dressing and there was so much flavor that it didn't need it in the LEAST! The bun was fresh and yummy -- a potato bun. The corned beef was juicy and not overdone or too greasy... just flavorful. The cheese crisps (there were three) were off to the side and crunchy. They seemed fresh and maybe homemade. I ate this hotdog in like 4 or 5 bites and I wish that I would've taken smaller bites... but I couldn't help myself. Ate almost all of those curly fries too!! Then I called it a day! read more

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Parking: you might miss the entrance but it is on the left side of the building and marked for the marketplace but not specific restaurants since there are a ton in this one location. When you pull around the back, there is a HUGE parking lot with an overflow section as well. Decor: Not Applicable as they are in a marketplace foodcourt type set up with bench seating down the center of the location. If you had to say, it would be a converted factory look with exposed beams. Also a very large outdoor seating area as well. Staff: Very friend and fun to place orders, the guys on the grill are hard workers turning out fresh hot food very quickly. Food: Mostly unique grinders and hot dogs, I had the chili cheese and it was very good...get extra napkins. Also side note, the deep fried Orie's are AMAZING!!! Price: About average for what you would expect. Overall: Great place to bring the kids or take a break from work and get a quick bite to eat. read more

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The customer service was great, staff was very friendly! I don't have a picture of my food because I destroyed it ! I ordered the sunrise burger and curly fries trust me there was nothing basic about this burger and fries (8.5 -10)! AND LETS NOT EVEN TALK about the 32oz Strawberry Lemonade which also comes in a variety of flavors I give that (10-10-10) HIGHLY RECOMMEND read more

We've been to Parkville Market several times, but this was the first time I tried The Meltdown Grill. I ordered the SmashMelt sandwich. I really enjoyed it. I liked the Smash sauce and it was grilled just how I like my grilled cheese. I would definitely order this again. read more

I am in Hartford today and thought I'd checkout one of the great restaurants I'm always seeing on Yelp. This place lived up to its stars! Excellent burger. I tried the sunrise burger with the fried egg on top. It was juicy, flavorful and hearty. The curly fries weren't awesome- but that's not why I came. I actually had a hard time finding this place. I didn't realize what the market was- it's a space full of different food counters- like a in mall food court-but leveled up. The middle of the space is full of picnic tables and there's seating outside in a courtyard as well. There's no signage outside or on the street to tell you where the restaurant is you're looking for. But once you park and walk over to the market there's signage. Several of the restaurants inside look really good- but the place with a line was Meltdown Grill. It's an unusual place in an unusual area- driving through here I would have never thought good food could be found nearby. The buildings are industrial and it's near a freeway overpass. But good it is! It's worth the drive and a nice surprise. Now if they'd just serve Coke instead of Pepsi..... read more

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Meltdown exceeded expectations. Very friendly staff. It was difficult deciding if I should get the grilled cheese or one of the hot dogs. Grilled cheese never disappoints, so I decided to go with that. After I placed my order, I decided to add the Mac Attack Dog. I didn't want to regret not trying one of the specialty hot dogs. Probably the best decision I could have made. The bacon, Mac and cheese, and hot dog blended together nicely. Every bite tasted better and better. The grilled cheese was buttery and gooey. It was much larger than I expected. Two great choices that complemented each other. Next time I'm there, I definitely want to try one of the cheese steaks. They look delicious. Five stars! read more

Meltdown Grill is the spot to go to hands down. They have above and beyond cheesesteaks, Mac and cheese and all sorts of menu items. I loved each one! And yes I ordered all these! And no I didn't eat them all in one go. They all tasted great and amazing and definitely if I ever come back to Hartford, CT I'm DEFINITELY stopping by here again. The service was great as well. My new favorite spot. read more

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Food was fine, nothing to write home about. The food ordered didn't look like what is pictured, when asked about it the response is, "you ordered it, not me!". When asking for redund, "my manager isn't here, I can't do that.". When asking for a new order, "sure" ok, great, worked it out. Trying to figure out what to get, friends get yelled at for trying to help. Told, "she dosen't need help!". What establishment yells at the customer? Noone deserves to be yelled at. read more

Got the Bodega chopped cheese was very yummy will be coming back to try more sandwiches!