Met my husband for lunch at his office today because this food truck was there. I had the caprese sandwich and oh my goodness, it was incredible. The bread was perfectly toasted and buttery, the mozzarella was melty, the tomatoes were fresh, and the pesto was delectable. I am a huge fan, and am eager to try another sandwich the next time I spot them around town! read more

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I had the patty melt with bacon. It was a pretty good patty melt. I really liked the added touch of bacon. It cost $10 (bacon was extra). The staff was friendly & I got my food pretty quickly. I would eat here again and recommend this place. read more

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Their food truck stopped in at our office so I was intrigued to try it. You are essentially paying $9 (before tip) for an adult grilled cheese that you could probably make at home. I got the Southwestern Bacon that is described as 'Thick cut bacon, sharp cheddar, tomato, chipotle aioli, ranch drizzle'. But looked like grilled cheese with a slice of your basic grocery store brand bacon and a slice of tomato, soaked in grease and indistinguishable special sauce. That was it, only the sandwich - no sides, not even a pickle spear. Interestingly, their online menu lists the price of the sandwich as $8, but the board by the actual food truck listed it as $9. read more

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We had a great night with Melted! They helped me pull off a last minute 50th birthday party the week before Christmas. Diana R. was great to work with and had it all set on a day! David and Crystal pulled up and expertly served 80 guests during their 2 hours at our house. Service was very smooth and they didn't need a thing from the host. They had everything they needed and just went right to work. So stress free for me! We had a wonderful night. It is difficult during these COVID days to plan a get-together with friends that make everyone feel safe and comfortable. This was a perfect answer and I couldn't be more thrilled with how it all worked out. Thanks again! read more

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Went by the Atlas location today thinking they were open but it's not until next week. The owner saw us in the parking lot looking confused and offered to make the three of us sandwiches! What a great guy and even better sandwiches! Crispy sourdough bread with tangy melted cheese and bacon, caprese and a three cheese deluxe. When I asked how I should pay, he smiled and said it was on him. Will definitely look for this food truck in the future. Thank you. read more

Great grilled cheese. Lots of options for all types of eaters. We only experienced the food truck, but because it was at a wedding, and made to order, it took about an hour to get our sandwich. I'm sure under different circumstances, the wait would have been less. Still check them out for a good grilled cheese. read more

I just tried Melted for the first and last time. I work a couple of blocks away and walked there at lunch time. I have several food carts in my rotation. Banzo is fantastic but alas, it wasnt there (darn the luck!). Good Food is also really strong but it was after 11:15 AM and I didn't have time to stand in their well-deserved line.. So I stopped there in part because there was no line and the other carts seemed kind of busy. I ordered the special which sounded great - cream cheese, cheddar, bacon, and jalapenos. The whole time I waited I was their only customer - not a great sign. When I got back to my office I found that my sandwich was burned. In fact, my coworkers were even asking what was burned. I guess i didn't smell it outside. Melted would probably get 4 stars if they hadn't burned my sandwich to a crisp, as the bread and other ingredients seemed high quality, and it's nice that they give you a shot a tomato soup for dunking. However, for me the fact that they did, in fact, burn it to a crisp, AND that they had to know it since I was their only customer AND they had nothing to do but tend to their one customer AND they let me walk off with it means they just don't give a crap. Which is no bueno. I try to be the guy that tells a manager about a bad experience so they can fix it rather than venting on YELP, but if you see the food is bad and you send it out anyway, people should know. And then people should wonder what else Melted doesn't care about. read more

Melted - My burned sandwich. - Food Trucks Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

The food is ok but the staff is less than friendly and the wait time is absolutely ridiculous! The prices are way too high for what you get and when you ask a question you get attitude in response! I would recommend avoiding this truck and waiting in a different line for better food! read more

Let's be honest here; a food cart that cranks out artisan grilled cheese sandwiches is going to get no less than a four star rating from me. The Jalapeño Popper Grilled Cheese sandwich (extra sharp cheddar cheese, cream cheese, pickled jalapeño, drizzled with house-made ranch on grilled sourdough bread) was one of my favorite bites during the 2014 Taste of Madison. And I'm pretty sure I'm not the only person who felt that way, the lines in front of the Melted Cart were easily the longest of any booth at this year's event. The reason for their popularity is quite simple to understand (and taste): 1) Employ high-quality ingredients and 2) masterfully prepare them. Melted, which came on to the local food cart scene in 2014, offers up seven standard menu options between $6 and $8. While expensive, the high quality of the ingredients justifies the price. Each sandwich comes with a shot of house-made tomato soup. For those needing an extra blast of flavor, any sandwich can be grilled with garlic butter. The cart also serves up a variety of weekly specials, so follow Melted's Facebook page for the deets. A great sandwich requires top-notch bread and Melted does not disappoint - the sourdough was beautifully moist and easy to chew with a mild yet complex flavor. Grilled to a gorgeous golden brown, it provided the satisfying crunch necessary for a stellar grilled cheese sandwich. Not so be out done, the perfectly melted cheese was everything I expect from an extra sharp cheddar - slightly salty, pleasantly bitter, creamy and a little sweet. I enjoyed the pickled jalapenos but could have done with a little less cream cheese, which made the center of the sandwich rather goopy. Despite the massive crush of Taste of Madison customers, the folks working the cart were friendly and efficient. I look forward to sampling more of their sandwiches next time I'm downtown during lunch hour. read more

Melted - Yummmmm, the Jalapeño Popper Grilled Cheese, served up by @meltedmadison at the 2014 @TasteofMadison - Food Trucks Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

Melted brings a bit of home with a food cart experience that doesn't disappoint! The owners and staff are one of the friendliest out of the food carts around Madison. I felt very taken care of the whole time, and I enjoyed getting to chat with them about the cart while they prepared an order of sandwiches. Let's get something straight, Melted provides simple grilled cheese sandwiches. It's a simple concept, but Melted executes it with finesse. Each sandwich has a small but unique twist to it that makes it just better than what you could make at home. The ingredients are high quality and each sandwich comes served with a small cup of tomato soup. Unfortunately when we visited, they just had run out of tomato soup! The prices are reasonable, and the sandwiches are great. The bread was toasted to golden brown perfection. This made for a sandwich that was easy to chew and enjoy. I thoroughly enjoyed my simple yet delightful meal. Melted's strength is also its biggest weakness. The concept is very clean and simply executed, but it left me wanting more. There is not much culinary innovation here, but if you want a delicious snack without having to think too much, Melted is the perfect food truck for you! The best part is they are kid friendly! read more

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I recall two friends of mine trying Melted at Taste of Madison last year and being left unimpressed. I never tried Melted until now. I ate the gold standard sandwich from the Melted food cart today, and I, too, was left unimpressed. The bread was cooked nicely and had a nice crunch. The sandwich appeared to have no seasonings, though, as it was simply bread and cheese. I was expecting much more considering Melted's "The Cadillac of Grilled Cheese" slogan. My sandwich from Melted was no different than a grilled cheese I make at home. A concern for me was that I paid $6 and received a standard grilled cheese sandwich, sliced in half. I've paid similar prices at other Madison-area food carts and got much more bang for my buck. Madison has a lot to offer in terms of food carts, but Melted will not be at the top of my list of favorite food carts. NOTE: To address the comment from the owner posted on my review, I drafted my review on a Thursday after eating at Melted when it parked at the Demco lot, but I did not officially post my review until a Friday. When posting on Friday, I failed to edit my "today" to "yesterday" in the first paragraph. read more

I'm updating my review so that I can respond to David, the owner of the Melted food cart, who has a lot of feelings. Hi David, I'm sorry you don't like Yelp. The truth is that consumers like Yelp because it allows us to seek honest evaluations of stores and restaurants in advance of a purchase, saving us from having to wager our hard-earned money on an unknown experience -- whether or not that wager is on an indie or corporate business (my money does all spend alike.) It also gives us a voice, so that we can share opinions we think are valuable with other consumers. What business-owners like about Yelp is that it is a meritocracy; good reviews and good establishments float to the top, as the aggregate of responses gradually eliminates outliers. Your business has 4-stars. That means that there is a good chance that my negative experience(s) are just those very types of outliers, the weight of which decrease over time. In light of this reality, it probably would have been better for you to either ignore my review, or else respond with only this section: "It sounds like my employees may need a refresher on how to make crispy, chewy, gooey grilled cheese sandwiches to my specifications, which I am happy to do. Know this, my number one goal as the proprietor of MELTED is to make sure that my customers leave satisfied and come back for more. If we are failing in this regard, then we need to step up our game." Instead, you alternately whined and berated me, accused me of participating in a scam against local business, and swore at me. Seriously? You claim to wish I had sought out an owner and then admitted that you aren't usually present on-site (never mind the fact that carts are grab-and-go, and if something goes wrong with an order during the weekday lunch rush, the customer isn't likely to know until they're already back at work.) You accused me of not caring about your business and not understanding the subject at hand, while conveniently ignoring that this was not my first disappointing experience at your cart. Your response was a roller coaster ride of invective and bad customer service that bizarrely ended with an offer of free lunch (no thanks, you sound scary.) Please do retrain your staff on the jalapeno popper sandwich; the one I had was awful. If you want to be contacted directly about bad experiences, try posting a sign to that effect with your contact information. If you're worried about supporting your family and 4 employees, don't alienate customers by attacking them. But mostly? Educate yourself about Yelp's algorithm and the culture of the review community. Attacking your reviewers was never going to be a good plan, but if it was that or nothing, had you known more about Yelp you at least might have made the wiser decision to leave the review alone and let it be buried if it was an outlier. In the meantime, I guess I now have a crazy story to tell about your cart, instead of just the memory of a bad sandwich, which I had already nearly forgotten. Your response is a lot less forgettable than your sandwiches. read more

So I had a grilled cheese from Melted for about the fifth or sixth time the other night and I was going to write a four-star review. I would have said that the sandwiches are very, very tasty, that they are sometimes a little on the greasy side, and that the price is just a little too high. Then I read Kell A's review and the response from the owner, David R. I highly, highly recommend that you read his response. It is HILARIOUS. While you should definitely read it yourself, I just want to draw your attention to one line that truly buggers the imagination: "You are not a food reviewer, you are not food critic, or a culinary expert, you don't run your own business and aren't an expert in running a mobile business. In other words, you are wholly unqualified to critique any of those things." That's right, customer: You are totally unqualified to judge whether a grilled cheese was good or not. I disagree. I think that I'm quite qualified to judge whether or not I like a grilled cheese. And while I like their standard sandwich just fine, Kell A. reminded me of just how awful the jalapeno popper grilled cheese it is. It sounds like a great idea, but the result is absolutely disgusting-- far too much drippy cream cheese, not enough cheddar, and a really off-putting relish that features carrots for some reason. Good lord is it nasty. Congratulations, David R.: Your decision to berate your customers has cost you two stars. read more

Grilled Cheese is one of my food groups. Grilled Cheese, Cheese Curds, Mac and Cheese, Cheese Pizza...you may notice a trend. Seeing as I'm slightly obsessed with all things cheese (especially all things "carbs + cheese"), the Melted truck has long been at the top of my "MUST eat at" list. A couple of weeks ago I finally had the chance when I was up on the Square during lunch time. I chose the Jalapeño Popper Grilled Cheese, which is made with pickled jalapeños, sharp cheddar, cream cheese and ranch drizzle. I was pretty excited, because one upon a time I made a similar grilled cheese at home, and it was quite fabulous (if I say so, myself). Unfortunately, I was left totally underwhelmed, longing for my homemade sandwich. Here were my issues... 1. The sandwich was small. Really small for $8. I know it's a grilled cheese, but...I just felt like for $8 dollars (and considering it's considered "gourmet") that it should look a little nicer. But, nope. It looked like a pretty run of the mill sandwich. I've seen some complaints about burnt sandwiches, and while mine wasn't burnt, it was sorta close. It's obvious that they need to cook these sandwiches quickly and probably have the heat up pretty high on their grill. It didn't have the nice "browned" sides of a sandwich that had the luxury of being cooked slowly. I wonder what they put on the sides - oil? Didn't seem like butter... 2. "Pickled jalapeños" really means "pickled jalapeño relish with other stuff in in." Like carrots. I'm sorry, but carrots have never been an integral part of the jalapeño popper, so why are they in my Jalapeño Popper Grilled Cheese? There was also a LOT of relish...way more than the sandwich needed. It was kind of awkward. 3. This one is a really bad complaint. I know it. I'll probably get made fun of...but...the cream cheese...I think I was expecting your run of the mill processed Philadelphia-type cream cheese. This was not that. You know how cream cheese has this sweet, rich taste to it? This cream cheese almost had a goat cheese like taste to it. I was looking forward to a spicy/rich combination...and it just didn't happen for me. I'm sure this was some super natural, locally made amazing cream cheese. I kind of just want the fake stuff. (Hanging my head in shame.) 4. Was there even cheddar? Or ranch drizzle? I honestly don't know. I didn't notice them. The whole sandwich was just peppers and suspect cream cheese. The flavors didn't meld together at all. I only ate half of my $8 sandwich. So, this is kind of a scathing review, but I'm still giving Melted three stars because a) they were crazy quick to answer my questions on social media regarding their hours and location, b) the employees were very nice, c) they had bottles of Dr. Pepper (yes!), and finally, just because I didn't like the one sandwich I tried doesn't mean they are bad all around. I would like to try again...and I'm hoping to come back and bump this up a star or two. read more

Wow seriously wow - tried Melted Food Truck at the Fine Point Consulting Open House and had the Southwestern Bacon sandwich. Really went in thinking "grilled cheese is good" but had average expectations. BAM blown away. It was amazing! These guys know what they are doing and I'm gonna have to search them out again to try other sandwiches in the future. read more

I wish I had liked this place, it's a nice concept and the people who worked there seemed really nice. But $8 was pretty expensive for a small grilled cheese sandwich (I ordered the one with bacon and tomato), especially with the following problems: -The cheese on my sandwich was NOT MELTED. That seems like a basic requirement for a grilled cheese place. I ate half right away because I was too hungry to wait, was super disappointed, and put the other half in my bag on the way back to the office in hopes that maybe it would melt a little more if it spent some time wrapped in tin foil. The outside of the sandwich and the bread were nice and hot/toasty when I got them, but it clearly hadn't been cooked long enough to melt the cheese. After 10 minutes on my bike at least the cheese not longer had a cheese slice shape, but the bread had gotten soggy so it was a no-win. -It's late August and I had just returned from a farmers market full of beautiful, ripe, local tomatoes. The generous tomato slice on my sandwich was from a mealy tomato that tasted like it came from a grocery store in the middle of winter. I try my best support to local businesses and am thankful that there are lots of awesome options in Madison, but I think they should support local farmers, especially during times of year when produce is cheap, very available and incredibly delicious. -The bacon was not cooked long enough (think white soggy fatty goo) I'd already walked a block or two away by the time I took my first bite and was too hungry and too lazy to return and complain about my sandwich by the time I discovered the unmelted cheese. I hope that others don't have similarly disappointing lunches :( read more

I had the Melted food truck come to a park to feed my family for my wedding last weekend and it was amazing! The food truck was there early which was great and made the day flow even better than I had planned! We ordered sandwiches and potato salad for everyone and they loved it! I had a Southwest Bacon type of sandwich and I can't even. There is a really bad but for some reason really popular grilled cheese place here in Chicago called Cheesies and the Melted food truck put them to shame! David, the owner, was super sweet and did a wonderful job! 100% would recommend eating from this food truck and especially having them cater your event! Thanks David! read more

Willy (on grill when I went) makes some of the best grilled cheese I've ever had. I was particularly impressed with the Southwest Bacon, and he was very accommodating of my requests for extra everything. The staff is funny and kind and always seem happy to be there (which is a big plus for me) At first sight I was a little hesitant to spend $8 on my sandwich, but it was 100% worth every dollar. Would recommend, would definitely eat here again. read more

Since moving to Wisconsin, I have been searching for good grilled cheese sandwiches. And, Melted certainly fits the bill. I had the American Caprese sandwich, and it was a solid sandwich. The pesto and tomatoes added a nice tang to the flavor. I thought it was better than the grilled cheese at the Old Fashioned and Coopers Tavern, but not as good as Monty's. All sandwiches come with a shot of tomato soup, which is not particularly remarkable. The drawback was the price. The basic sandwich is $6 and the specialty sandwiches are $8. That was steep for a small, food-cart sandwich without a side. In fact, I went over to Ian's right after for a slice of pizza to make a full lunch. Again, the sandwich was quite good. However, I would prefer to buy a slice of Ian's mac and cheese pizza and a slice of caprese pizza and a bag of puppy chow for the same price. read more

Stopped here for lunch on national grilled cheese day and took them up on their special of a build your own. I went with pepper jack, muenster, and swiss with tomatoes, onions, and ranch. It was a good grilled cheese, but the bread was a little too greasy for my liking. The little cup of tomato soup on the side was a nice surprise. It had me wishing that I would have gotten a whole cup of tomato soup as opposed to just the little bit! I will have to try out some of the other grilled chesses next time. While it doesn't seem like you're eating a lot, this kept me completely full until dinner, therefore definitely a good value. read more

Delish! Fun and yummy grilled cheese sandwiches that come with a shot of tomato soup...what's not to love? And bonus, it's a food truck. read more

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First time at this cart. Great experience. Staff was friendly and helpful. I opted for the jalepeno popper sandwich because it's first on the menu (and I plan to work my way thru it). It was nicely grilled. Perfect, in fact. Gooey cheese and big slices of jalepeno. Delicious bread. A little cup of tomato soup for dunking on the side. There are some great food carts on the square. This is looking to be a new favorite. read more

Melted serves delicious speciality grilled cheeses with fresh and quality ingredients! The sandwiches are on the expensive side but worth it! I've also always had excellent customer service! read more

Melted catered our September 2017 rehearsal dinner and we can't say enough amazing things about David and his staff. Planning was an easy process, we were able to get a great menu at a great price and everyone loved the food! Almost all of the guys in the wedding party went for seconds. We would highly recommend using Melted catering for any of your upcoming events! read more

To quote a classic favorite movie, f**ck me gently with a chainsaw. This was fantastic. I have had minor experiences with Melted before and have been happy, but when I finish a long day of work and walk home to find a cart outside Gibs (special event...not the norm) you have no idea how fortunate I was. If the food had been poor, this review would not exist. However. My grilled sandwich was amazing, and not just because I had one drink nearby. The girls working the cart were so nice and so adorable, I'd come back just for them. I work in the service industry so that means a lot. The grilled sandwich I had was perfection. Perfectly melty and executed perfectly. I'm Italian and cook 100% of my meals at home, so it's hard to impress me to five stars. Keep it up, everyone! Fantastic. read more

I love Melted. Their grilled cheese are made with high quality ingredients, and I go often. The jalapeno popper might be the best grilled cheese I've ever had. The only downside is they're a little pricey--but then again, it's a small family owned business, and so is most food on the capitol. read more

Excellent grilled cheese! Recently visited Madison, and tried both the standard and caprese. I preferred the standard. Also great customer service. They can get busy so be willing to wait a little bit. read more

Melted - Standard grilled cheese - Food Trucks Near Me - Madison, Wisconsin

Stopped by on 3/25/15, I found friendly smiling faces inside and learned there is a new chef this season. My experience yesterday leads me to believe there will be many 5 star reviews after mine and I will be back often. The menu had 6 grilled cheeses that are always available and 2 specials. I got the special French Onion grilled cheese, it had carmelized onions, with Swiss and side of Jus. I am a foodie and this grilled cheese had a higher power involved in its creation. read more

You haven't had a grilled cheese until you have eaten at Melted. Beyond grilled cheese, way beyond. The Black Forest ham and Havarti is really delicious. I also love the Standard. The sandwiches are complex, the flavors well blended and each choice is made of wonderful ingredients. Looking forward to making my way through the whole menu! Everyone is really nice at the Melted cart, and the cart itself is clean and fun. read more

So good! Very friendly owners and best grilled cheese sandwiches in the world! Stopped and got one tonight at Wisconsin Scary Land and absolutely loved it! You cannot call your self a cheese lover until you have had one! The standard is a yummy classic but if you are looking to spice it up go with the caprese, SO delicious! Can't get enough! Friendly owners and amazing food at good prices, not to mention, CHEESE! What else can a Wisconsinite ask for? Totally recommend it!!!! read more

I am addicted to Melted! A great, delicious alternative to your usual! Grab a gourmet grilled cheese and find a bench! People watching and cheesy goodness all in one! read more

Taste of Madison left a bad taste in my mouth... We tried the caprese and the southwest bacon. Both were average at best and certainly NOT worth the wait. The annual festival opened at 2 pm and the staff seemed eager to start however the fellow who appeared to run the show took his time leisurely while the line was getting obnoxiously long, I noticed several patrons move on to other vendors who were ready ON TIME and they can be glad they did, they certainly didn't miss much. I don't mind waiting for good food, however since we were second in line at the start and waited nearly 25 minutes for a subpar sandwich was definitely by far and large the biggest disappointment of the day. read more

I honestly love this place and wish they had a permanent location downtown (outside of lunch hours, as my lunch hour is a little weird sometimes). May I start by pointing out that their selection of grilled cheeses changes periodically, with the exception of some very popular choices and the always available "Standard" with Cheddar, Muenster and Swiss. My favorite, when it's available, is the grilled cheese with apple and havarti (this could have been seasonal?). This is straight up comfort food in a food truck. Their tomato soup is thick and perfect, the sandwiches are perfectly grilled and gooey. Plus, soup and sandwich costs like $8.00 which is more than reasonable for eating downtown. The service is always upbeat and kind, they obviously love what they do, and they go out of their way to make sure you're happy, which means... you have no reason to not be happy. I can't really complain about any of the food trucks here in Madison (we are pretty damn fortunate here), but this is one I'll rave about forever. read more

Best grilled cheese ever! Melted set up for an event I hosted and even provided a special grilled cheese named for the event. My personal favorite so far is the jalepeno popper, but I can't wait to try them all! read more

I just tried Melted for the first time at the Taste of Madison over the weekend.....WOW!!! It was seriously SO good! Some of the best food I've had in Madison. I got the goat cheese, arugula, toasted almond, and apricot preserve sandwich....OUT OF THIS WORLD! read more