Great food and even better service. Hugo was super friendly and helpful, and everything came out fresh and delicious. The atmosphere was clean and modern, and the burger was seriously good. Definitely coming back read more

The Melt - Burgers Near Me - Brea, California

Amazing food and service (shoutout Jeremy). Their crispy chicken sandwich was super good. Loved it here, would come again!

Great food! The service was professional. The interior design is very nice as well as the exterior design.

I stopped in at The Melt after shopping. It's in the newly rebuilt area across from Nordstrom and Pottery Barn. I had the Avocado BaconMelt. It was fantastic. First off, my order was piping hot! The sandwich had perfectly salted bread that is crispy on the outside, but folds to perfection with each bite. Heads up, the avocado bacon melt has thinly sliced jalapeños with seeds inside it- so if you like a nice kick to your grilled cheese, this is for you! They have a bunch of other menu items including burgers and sweet potato fries. I also tried the strawberry lemonade. Yum! Atmosphere is casual, you receive a pager when you order in and then pick up at the counter. There a small patio out front for outdoor seating but you can also take your order to the little grassy area if you have kids or want to enjoy more open space. One other really nice thing, I think it might have been shift change when I was there because I overheard either the supervisor or manager give the staff a little pep talk about goals for the shift and it was really heartwarming to hear him be so kind to his staff. read more

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Would never visit this place again. As soon as I walked in and asked for help, they just pointed at a bank of tablets to order from. I explained it was my first time there and they pointed again instead of helping. I asked if my son's kids meal could substitute milk for a soda because he has a dairy allergy and was told no. We then waited outside over 20 minutes for our food. The food itself was good, but what really upset me was when an employee came outside offering cookies to customers. At first I thought they had just run out before getting to our table, but then they went back, got more cookies, and still completely skipped our table. Racism is never acceptable and because of that experience I will not be returning. read more

The Melt - Burgers Near Me - Brea, California

I was able to participate in a 5 star Yelp Elite experience here a little while back. Wanted to share the same love on their main Yelp page too.. I have enjoyed a couple meals here now and have zero regrets. The double BBQ bacon burger is a continued decent choice for me. The meat seems to lack flavor and the bacon is a little under cooked compared to the crispy texture I seek, but it all comes together and is a solid choice. The garlic parmesan fries are a hit! Excellent flavor, good portion size, turns the meal around for me.. The strawberry milkshake does not give me the flavor kick I seek, but is a "cozy" treat. The Brea mall is undergoing some awesome renovations. The Melt sits in an area that has flourished with new restaurants and a fun outdoor play area for kids. Seems more is coming too! Parking is very limited in the immediate area, but customers aren't far if they park in the Nordstrom parking garage against Randolph St. read more

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Very good experience and quality for a new opening. The Melt is located outside of the mall in the new outdoor side (across from the eventual Lifetime). I parked at the Nordstrom structured and walked over. There was even indoor and outdoor seating which is a super nice option to have. Ordered: Swiss & shroom burger, steak and cheese sandwich, garlic Parmesan fries and sweet potato fries. Price 4/5. You're not spending an arm and leg for restaurant pricing and it's only slightly more than fast food pricing these days. Quality 4/5. The burger was pretty delicious. It didn't feel tooo heavy (even though it probably was). The sandwich could have been better without the extra cheese sauce but I could see people preferring an extra cheesy sandwich. Would just prefer extra real cheese in this case. I really enjoyed the sweet potato fries. It was airy and not too bland. Perfect compliment to a big meal. The cheesy Parmesan fries was tasty but a bit overkill with the other items. Maybe a good sharing option though. Oh. Lemonade was.. ok. Not sure if it's real lemonade or not. Super sweet but had to go for the full experience for a first timer. Overall I would come back again if I was craving a decent burger and fries meal. read more

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Located inside the Brea Mall near the Rivian and Din Tai Fung. The location was clean and spacious with lots of seating. The servers were friendly and provided me their favorites and recommendations. You can also order on a kiosk. Two restrooms available. Mac and cheese - gooey and flavorful sandwich - fresh, filling strawberry lemonade - refreshing, uses real strawberry read more

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The Melt at Brea Mall is a great spot for a casual meal with plenty of seating both inside and out. They have a varied menu with lots of options and substitution options such as grilled chicken we tried a burgers, grills chicken burger, sweet potato fries, and garlic Parmesan fries, all of which were very good. We also loved the specialty craft sodas, which added a fun touch to the meal. Overall, it was a satisfying and tasty stop, and we're glad we decided to check it out. read more

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The Bottom Line Up Front: The Melt offers excellent hamburgers...at painfully high prices. The Food: I had the Double Meltburger, fries, and a fountain drink. I ordered the burger protein style (unless) and it was delicious. The patty was juicy and slightly pink, which was great since I like it medium rare -- most burger joints serve up well-done patties as a health precaution but they end up dry. The cheese was warm and gooey. The lettuce was crisp and clean. Meanwhile, the fries were outstanding. Crisp on the outside and warm on the inside. Seasoning was tasty without being overpowering. For the fountain drink, the Melt offers craft soda from a self-service dispenser, so I chose to combine the black cherry soda with the cola, creating my own cherry Coke. It was great! The only food-related complaint? The ketchup was runny. Like, tomato juice. There was almost no viscosity to it, resulting in a weird flavor that I chose to pass on after dipping the fries only a few times. The Service: The employees here may be young, but they were friendly, knowledgeable, and fast. Can't say enough good things about them. The Setting: Located in the new section of Brea Mall, the Melt is a freestanding building so you have to walk outside of the mall to access it from the southwest side. There's no street parking, so you'll need to park in the large parking structure across from Nordstrom (currently...but they are doing more construction so this could change in the future). Inside, it's clean, well organized, and has a rustic urban aesthetic with brick walls, warm lights, and minimalistic furniture. The Cost: This is my main complaint: the prices are crazy high for what is essentially a fast-casual restaurant. A burger, fries, and a drink -- you'll pay anywhere between $25 to $35. A hamburger dinner for two? $60! For what is basically fast food?!? The Conclusion: The Melt offers fantastic hamburgers at premium prices. It's also not the most convenient place to get to due to the parking situation. So, it's definitely a "special occasion" burger joint rather than a weekend favorite. read more

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Great casual vibe at The Melt's newer location in Brea Mall. Ordering is easy with four self-service kiosks, or you can place your order with staff at the counter. There's plenty of seating both indoors and out on the patio. Double Meltburger ($15.79): Two chopped 1/3 lb beef patties, cheddar, jalapeño-pickle mix, and The Melt sauce on an artisan bun. The portion size is generous, but I'd skip the jalapeño-pickle mix next time (not a pickle fan) and go for just whole jalapeños instead. Takeout was packaged in a box, which made the bun soggy pretty quickly. Fries ($3.99): Thin-cut with The Melt seasoning. Slightly on the salty side, and like the burger, they didn't hold up well for takeout - soft and soggy fast in the paper bag. Steak & Cheese Sandwich ($12.49): Made with thinly sliced sirloin, provolone, grilled onions, red peppers, cheese sauce, and jalapeños. The cheese flavor was a bit too strong for my taste, so I probably wouldn't order it again, but the sandwich itself held together well. Strawberry Milkshake ($6.99): Must order! Made with real strawberries and vanilla ice cream, perfectly blended. I'd come back just for this. There are several designated takeout parking spots nearby, but even on a weekday they filled up quickly. read more

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I was fortune enough to be able to try The Melt last week as part of a Yelp Elite event. I had an excellent dine-in experience then so I was excited to try them out again as a regular customer this time around. Here's what I ordered: **Original Meltburger: Added lettuce, tomato, and raw onion free of charge. It was a delicious burger so no complaints here. (5/5) **Spicy Crispy Sandwich: The chicken by itself was a little bland but everything else included enhanced the flavor. Their pickle-jalapeño mix and spicy melt sauce are absolutely delicious! I added lettuce and tomato free of charge and was a great choice. (4/5) **Steak & Cheese Sandwich: Delicious! There was a kick of spice from the jalapeños. The addition of red peppers and grilled onions were amazing. The overall sandwich was perfect but the meat was definitely on the saltier side. (4/5) **Sweet Potato Fries: Had a nice balance of salty and sweet. The portion for the fries were on the smaller side but overall, very good! (4/5 I had placed an order for pick-up via their online website for 1:30 PM on Monday (3/30/26). I arrived promptly at 1:30 PM and saw my name on the screen stating it was ready but nobody was at the front to greet me. There was a cook in the back fulfilling my order and another take-out customer's food which was fine. There was a crew member just hanging out in the back not acknowledging me or the people that had just entered behind me. I stood there awkwardly for a few minutes before the cook said he'd be right with us. That crew member lounging around in the back needs to be re-trained to greet customers as they enter the door especially for a new thriving business like this one. This is the only reason why this is a 4-star review instead of a 5-star review. read more

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The sandwiches here are made to order and the portions are huge! I was able to share this meal between me and my wife and we both were very full. The fries were surprisingly so yummy, I'd say the fries itself could have been a meal! The food came out very quick and the interior had a very nice vibe and was super clean. Overall we had a great time! read more

The Melt - CHEDDAR BACON RANCH FRIES - Burgers Near Me - Brea, California

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Ordered the Original Single Meltburger with side of Garlic Parmesan Fries. Staff were nice and inside was very clean. Lots of seating, two bathroom and outdoor protected patio seating. MELTBURGER was good, the meat quality was good and wasn't a smash burger. Might have needed salt and a little spicy for Mild. GARLIC PARMESAN FRIES were amazing and veryyyy good!! The garlic and Parmesan was great combination and salted well. MELTBURGER - 4/5 GARLIC PARMESAN FRIES - 5/5 WARNING!! Parking area very small, structure nearby but very small structure. Hard to move around structure and backing up you have to do 3-4 point turnarounds, kinda ridiculous how small. read more

The Melt - ORIGINAL - SINGLE - Burgers Near Me - Brea, California

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first time trying the melt! I got a melt burger with no pickles and pickle/jalapeno mix and no melt sauce due to my allergies. I added lettuce, raw white onion, and raw jalapeños to my burger instead. The burger came out super juicy and tasted so good! However, I wish they had more sauce options as there was only mustard available. I ordered fries as well with no seasoning and it came out hot and delicious and crispy! They were the most perfect fries! My bf ordered a patty melt and it looked just as good even tho I did not try it. The workers were so helpful in checking to see if the melt sauce had tomato ingredients for me as well. I really appreciated them checking without getting annoyed! We also ordered a fountain drink which was craft soda so it tasted a lot better than Coke or Pepsi in my opinion. Hope to be back soon! read more

The Melt - MELTBURGER - Burgers Near Me - Brea, California

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Enjoyed a nice lunch here. There are four kiosks for customers to use to order their food. I highly recommend the melt burger, chicken cobb salad and patty melt. Pro: Friendly service, well staffed Good comfort food Wide variety on the menu including kids portions Nice ambiance, inside and outside seating Con: A little on the pricier side considering most items don't come with a side read more

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Let me say, not the greatest photos, sorry. The food at The Melt is great. It was super tasty and my very picky kid loved the Egg In A Hole. She ate the whole thing. My Italian Job was very tasty but was a bit much for me so I only ate half. I was really good and I fully enjoyed it. They also have natural sodas which are nice cause you dont get all the artificial stuff from the major brands. The staff is really great. They walk around to ask how you are doing and also if your lucky, they will bring by freshly baked chocolate chip cookie bites to taste. So Yummy! The location is easy to get to. It is at the Brea Mall but on the outside so it is its own facility and not a food court. read more

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Review 39/365 Day Challenge Came here for Grand opening day/morning that opened at 10 a.m. when doors open 2.10.26 with a mama friend. It was a free Original melt burger for the 1st 100 customers. Which i and my mama friend were around the 15th-20th customer i want to say. They had spin a wheel for some free merchandise. I got a free T shirt and my friend got a free tote. Had a really good experience on grand opening so wanted to bring my family here to experience the Melt on Sunday 2.15.26 for dinner. What we ordered ~ The original melt burger single $ 10.79 was full filing for myself. It was a bit on the greasy side since it's Waygu patties. The sliced up jalapeño on there wasn't spicy at all and it was somewhat on the bland side. Wished it had more flavoring to the sauce of it. My husband and teen agreed to. ~ Three cheese classic melt was a delicious grilled cheese sandwich we all loved. the cheesy was grilled to perfection and wasn't oily with the bread it's served on. ~ cheddar bacon ranch fries were a fav, i requested Cheese on the side. The bacon bits topped on it and drizzled ranch was the best part . Definitely recommended $ 5.99 ~ strawberry lemonade is pre made in a cup right near register to grab when ordering. Isn't too sweet and perfectly citrus enough. ~ Craft soda fountain drink station available. They offer shakes, ice cream & cookies for dessert here. Received our items in a great timely manner and associates are friendly, welcoming. Lots of patio outdoor tables & seatings. Along indoor too. Restaurant decor was simple brick wall with cool saying marquee that the signs lit up. Located next to the Currently being built Ding Tai Fung and it's across from also currently being built North Italia restaurant. It's where the new wing came to the new addition of Brea mall where Sears use to be. Parking in the parking structure in front of Nordstrom Department store and there were a few right out front of restaurant. TIP ~ Dowmload the app to receive a free fries of choice w a min purchase and earn points towards a free rewards item. read more

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Here for the free melt for being the first 100 people in line at 10AM. Haha. The Original Melt is pretty good. It's an Angus and Wagyu blend, very meaty and cheesy, on an artisan bun. Although I do wish it came with lettuce, tomatoes and onions without having to pay extra. Cool place and atmosphere for casual dining and hanging out. I love trying newly opened restaurants. Plus, this is in the new outdoors plaza at the Brea Mall so there are outdoors seating and cool new things around to explore. read more

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First time. Just ordered from a kiosk. Haven't tasted any food yet so I don't know. Will need to update later: It's later, but not much later as the food came almost instantly. I ordered the Original Melt Burger. Seriously this was the juiciest burger I've had anywhere in the area. If you like dry shriveled up burgers that won't drip juice down your arm then do not come here. If you do come make sure you get plenty of napkins before sitting down. Got a side of Garlic Parmesan Fries to go with the burger, also excellent with fresh garlic and freshly grated parmesan. The soda fountain only serves Alameda craft sodas but you can get standard sodas in cans as well. Very friendly staff who brought our food and free cookie samples which was nice. The only reason it's not a 5 star review is our table rocked like a boat in a storm. Someone please adjust the legs of your tables. Until next time... read more

The Melt - The menu - Burgers Near Me - Brea, California

Wiper, I came here today to the melt in the mall we're greeted friendly by counter. Person ordered our food. My wife had a. Protein style hamburger I had the crispy chicken sandwich ordered fries first of all the fries were very good. My wife's burger was good, but she knows there were no tomatoes. They don't put tomatoes on any of their sandwiches here I noticed that. My chicken sandwich was very tasty though the breading came off the chicken very quickly and before I knew it I wasn't biting into crispy chicken I was just biting into chicken. The restaurant was very clean inside organized. They have an outside area which was a little dirty but other than that everything was pretty good whenever I come back or not I really haven't made up my mind yet. read more

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Came here for the free Yelp Elite event and was greeted warmly. They cook their food fresh and if you're in the mood for a gourmet burger, this is the place! A little pricey for a burger, but I'm not complaining about costs since it was covered by Yelp. Would likely come back if I'm craving a burgers. read more

The Melt - Burgers Near Me - Brea, California

This place was absolutely delicious! We loved the burgers the shake and the atmosphere! It is a newer location and felt new. The fries were also delicious! Overall I can't wait to come back! read more

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What a spot Not only was the food phenomenal but the service was top notch. If your looking at a local spot to come have a burger this is the best place for it. The ingredients are super fresh and you taste it. Located right next to the mall so you can get some shopping done too. Thank you Yelp Elite for this awesome experience. The Melt in Brea you have my heart. This gal will definitely be back soon. read more

Very clean and served me quickly. Thandee is so nice! The location is located at the newer area of Brea Mall with the outside grass area. Would recommened this spot for big groups. read more

I got there about 1-ish. They have an easy to order menu. Excellent customer service from Brandon. The kitchen did an excellent job. I ordered the original. Flavorful from the first to the end bite. I had the yam fries, too. It was delicious just had too much salt though. I wonder if it can be ordered without it next time. If so, I would definitely be baaaaaack. Inside, it was clean and pleasant. Outside tables could be maintained a bit better by wiping down the tables and chairs. Overall, I will be back. Give them a try. Thanks guys! read more

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Excited to hear that Brea Mall has The Melt, so I had to check it out. Got a Double Original Meltburger + Fries. The burger was massive, like I ate this for lunch and forgot-to-eat-dinner massive. Oddly it was so juicy that I scarfed it down despite the size. The fries were seasoned and crisped well, and went well with their ranch and spicy melt sauce. This is a great cheat meal or splurge for sure. I want to come back and try some of their shakes and other sandwiches too. The space is really open and bright, which makes the place feel very spacious. It's right next to the Brea Mall's outdoor open space so it's honestly a good place to come with family and friends. I would recommend parking near the Nordstrom parking structure (or if you're lucky... right in front). Quick parking hack, just enter the parking structure from Randolph on the west side and it's way less crowded read more

Over all the service was good. They're open late. Tucked near Nordstrom and is next to where Ding Tai Fung will be. They offered guest a taste of their super indulgent chocolate pretzel cookies. There were a few hits and misses. You are called Melt, so our expectations were gooey yumminess or maybe indulgent cheese or sauce. Delicious- burger and their chicken sandwich, garlic parmesan fries Failed - Mac Daddy, too dry. Fried Egg, rubbery, no excuse for that one. The manager or boss man had zero interest in fixing the issue. I applaud the staff who took the time to listen to us. All & all we will try this place again, but perhaps stick to the basics. Most def no Mac & cheese nor adding a fried egg to anything. read more

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Our first time at The Melt! (And certainly not our last!) We had the Steak and Cheese Sandwich and a side of Bacon Cheddar Fries. While my husband enjoyed a Snickerdoodle Shake, I sampled the craft sodas from the fountain. (Shakes can also be made with Malt powder for only $.50 more!!) We were able to spilt the fries and sandwich which were ample enough to fill our bellies. The flavors were quite good! The steak was tender and flavorful, and of course, everything was covered in cheese! I am looking forward to trying the ultimate cliché, Three Cheese Classic Sandwich with Tomato Soup next time!! The staff were helpful and friendly, and provided great customer service. The restaurant has a fresh open air feeling with a number of indoor and outdoor areas for seating. We were here late on a Monday night, so it was a bit quiet other than the music playing, but I can see how the noise level could easily be heightened during the more popular hours. "You had me at Melt!" read more

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Very great staff Great food 100% recommend best burgers of all time I love it a loy lot read more

Well designed, better burger place. Wow, delicious sandwich. Definately a treat and a calorie dense meal. I stopped at the sandwich, but their fries look good too. read more

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Walked into The Melt at Brea Mall expecting typical mall food. Ordered the Melt Burger and it ended up being better than expected. It came out hot, cheesy, and pretty messy in a good way. The burger was juicy and the cheese was doing its job. Just a solid burger that hits the spot when you're hungry. Food came out quick too, which is exactly what you want when you've been walking around for a while. If you're already at Brea Mall and want something better than the usual food court stuff, this is a good move. The staff is super nice and accommodating as well. They're constantly walking around to make sure everything is up to standard and all customers are satisfied. read more

The Melt - MELTBURGER - Burgers Near Me - Brea, California

The staff were friendly and helpful. The food was fresh and so flavorful. We can't wait to go again and take our kids. Ordering was simple at the kiosk. Employee offered us cookie samples and so enjoyable! Will be returning shortly! read more

food: * BBQ Bacon Burger: pretttyy juicy, melty. if you're looking for a greasy burger, that will fill you up, get this. A little hint of fried onion as well, which was good. If you want something light, then get smth else honestly was a 3/5 * Mac N Cheese Grilled Cheese: nothing spectacular. 2/5 tbh. * Garlic Fries: if there's only one thing to get from this menu it is THIS. get it. if you're a garlic lover, you'll love this. good portion for 2. 1000/5 service: very nice servers. They also have a self-serve kiosk to order from. ambiance: fun atmosphere. There is enough in certain outside seating the outside seating area has warmers in the ceiling so on a cold day it was pretty nice. read more

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Great service and delicious comfort food. Busy on a Friday night but please... someone should be cleaning the beverage area (it was dirty) and the bathrooms . I turned right back around and used the outside mall Bathroom. read more

Got to check out this place for lunch in a preview before their official opening. It's part of the new expansion at Brea Mall next to Philz, the future Din Tai Fung, North Italia and other stores. Got two of the burgers, a cobb salad and a mini mac. All very delish. Sometimes these sit down burger joints give you tiny burgers for the price they charge. I thought the portions were appropriate for the price. My favorite was the swiss burger out of the things we got. Service was also great, and all the workers were friendly and efficient. Overall, great addition to the Brea Mall expansion and excited to be back to try other things on the menu. read more

The Melt - Burgers Near Me - Brea, California

Had to stop by The Melt in Brea after first trying it in San Francisco, and it did not disappoint. We grabbed mac and cheese, a burger, tomato soup, and an avocado bacon grilled cheese, and everything hit the spot. Definitely worth our little potluck moment. Sometimes service can be a toss up, but the team here was great. Such a perfect elevated fast food bite, and I would absolutely come back again. read more

The Melt - Burgers Near Me - Brea, California

Super great service the food is amazing. Would definitely come here again and try all the other foods! Staff was very friendly. Had a great vibe and ambiance. read more

The Melt - PATTY MELT - Burgers Near Me - Brea, California

Excellent burger, real meat, kids would love it too Love the Swiss shroom there you can never go wrong, but if you meet with Sophia she will just simply elevate your experience with her smile read more

Excellent Customer Service. No wait time and a great variety of food. Definitely be sure to check this spot out if you're in the area.