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    The Melt

    4.7 (93 reviews)
    Closed 10:00 am - 2:00 AM (Next day)

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    Casual
    Dogs allowed
    Outdoor seating

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    MELTBURGER
    Amber R.

    This was my first time at this location - the food is just as great as any other Melt restaurant. There was plenty of seating inside & some outdoor patio seating as well. The music/people made it a bit loud inside so I sat outside, which was perfect. You can order from an employee or at a kiosk. The staff was nice & the wait wasn't too long for peak lunch time. Both the Melt Burger & the crispy chicken sandwich were amazing - came out hot too. The best thing to top off the meal was the garlic Parmesan fries. Bonus: add the garlic from the fries to your sandwich I'll definitely be back to this location soon!

    Sarah T.

    Stopped in late Saturday night & it was busy but still received our order in a decent time. Ordered the spicy crispy chicken. It's good & not dry & not too spicy. I would definitely order it again. Also ordered the garlic Parmesan fries. So good. Staff were friendly. Plenty of seating. Be sure to clean up after you're done.

    CHEDDAR BACON RANCH FRIES
    Tanya B.

    Reading the menu I was beyond excited to try this place... the burgers and the fries both sounded amazing! I ordered the melt burger and was expecting a tiny punch... something to show there was a jalapeño sauce in there somewhere but nothing. I had one small diced jalapeño piece in the whole thing. The burger meet was ok. I added avocado and that was fresh and delicious, with enough to cover the whole burger. The ranch cheddar bacon fries were ok, but honestly bland?! I couldn't believe it... they looked like they'd be packed full of flavor and it was just bland. I will go back and get again but I wasn't left desiring more.

    Margie L.

    Nice restaurant,new and clean,walking distance from dorms,apartments and UC Davis school.went here for dinner,a bit crowded,staff are friendly and greeted us,we can order thru their kiosk or from the staff.Service is fast like the fast food chain you grew up in,fascinating is they have to weigh orders that are take out,i guess that's faster than checking the items inside the bag.Burger is delish,love the garlic parm fries and sweet potato fries,crispy chicken is my fave,they don't skimp on the sauce.Fountain drinks have so many choices,love the rootbeer,a must try.

    Brian G.

    Melt is back in Davis and this spot looks very modern. I like the kiosks for ordering and the signage/decor. Spicy chicken sandwich: B- Chicken is huge, plus very crispy. Spice level is mild-medium, mostly coming from the jalapenos and sauce. Would have liked spicy seasoning added to the chicken directly. I like potato buns but this Bun was a bit too soft, would have liked it toasted. The sandwich is really moist so it is a mess to eat. Fries: A Superb fries, I think these are perfect. Thin cut, crispy, and well seasoned.

    Luke C.

    The Melt is a great choice for a burger or grilled cheese sandwich in Davis. The restaurant is beautiful and it is very easy to order your food there as they have either a kiosk you can select food from or the traditional counter. My biggest advice when it comes to the Melt is to eat the food there and DINE IN! I say this because if you go for their burger or grilled cheese, the absolute best version of it will be when it comes out to you. My first Melt experience was a to-go order. When I brought it home the cheese had solidified again and the burger lost all its magic. When the burger is fresh, it is incredible! I loved it so much! So just make sure you DINE IN! The burgers are great and full of flavor. I really enjoyed the unique relish/pickle stuff that they put in the cheese. It's a great flavor addition to the burger. The grilled cheeses were amazing as well. I got a chance to take a bite of my friend's sandwich and it was heavenly. If you get it with jalapenos just be careful as they are spicy! The mac and cheese is good and very well portioned, but I found it to be less enjoyable than other places. It has a very hearty taste and can fill you up quickly. The cheese they use is also a bit more of a mature taste which I definitely didn't prefer. Overall The Melt is a wonderful restaurant and one that I'd happily return to!

    Cookies and Cream Milkshake
    Lindsey L.

    The food was amazing. I tried The Melt burger and the double cheeseburger two separate times and this hit the spot after a long day. The milkshakes were also delicious but once it melts it starts to feel a little too sweet which is a given. The Garlic fries, however, are SO GARLICY AND SO DELICOUS. It makes my mouth water thinking about it. If you are coming with another person get a milkshake and garlic friends to share and burger each. It is the perfect portion size. It is also a great studying place because of how big the seating area is. There is also wifi in there so it makes it even better for staying here a little longer. Sometimes the workers come by and give samples. I tried the chocolate chip cookie sample and it was so soft and delectable. Would come here again!

    MELTBURGER
    Ricardo G.

    The service was quick and the inside very spacious. Quickly got my burger after ordering! Meltburger - 8/10 Really nice size for the price, wonderful salty patty. I wish it came with tomato, lettuce, and onions, but that's on me. Wonderful with the pickle and ketchup. Would definitely get again, with some tweaks.

    CLASSIC CRISPY CHICKEN
    Cameron C.

    Solid place to grab a burger and fries. Here is an honest review. Burger & Chicken Sandwich - Average, nothing special Fries - Better, I liked the amount of garlic and cheese Soda - Freakin' fire! Had to taste them all and mix together. Super carbonated too! Milkshake - Not worth, no Oreo chunks or malt, mostly just soft serve :(

    Picked up another burger and a cookie to go. Super good!
    Jansen V.

    Went here late night, super nice they close at 2am. I ordered the Swiss and mushroom burger and it was super good, definitely recommend it. The gentleman that took my order was really helpful and kind. Made the experience awesome! I ate there and it was so good I ended up grabbing myself something to-go too haha! The setting of the establishment was really nice, modern feel. They have screens where you can order or you can order at the counter. They have pretty good sodas too, the orange soda was my favorite. Definitely will be returning here in the future when I'm back in town.

    MELTBURGER
    Eighmie M.

    Make it a double if your hungry. Great REAL food. The service was top tier. Outside seating. Shopping nearby.

    DOUBLE BBQ BACON MELTBURGER ORIGINAL CHICKEN MELT

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    Quick service, burger is a lil messy but it does taste really good. Definitely not your average restaurant burger.

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    5 days ago

    Shimy the manager was reallly nice and she gave me free fries very nice person she was very generous will be back again

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    13 hours ago

    Always great service and quality! Today the POS system wasn't working so they comped my meal. I'll be back again very soon.

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    Love the food and the service here! the staff are super nice and i love the shakes and lemonades!

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    Great service. Great environment! Great food! The place was quick and the choices were great! We'll go back there again!

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    Great service from Wen. Food was also delicious! I would recommend the chicken bacon mac and cheese (it's very garlicky, which I love)!!!

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    Not totally unhappy but their prices are a bit steep for what we got. Food was good and the people were very pleasant though.

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    One of the best cheeseburgers I've ever had!! Excellent fries too! You will need about 10 napkins each, very juicy burger!!

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    Amazing customer service and food was amazing. Manager was generous and welcoming . Would definitely come back to dine in.

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    Outpost Burger - Deluxe onion smash with extra patty

    Outpost Burger

    4.3(118 reviews)
    1.1 mi
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    Delicious. Catered for our housing reopening pool party. Didn't even get to take a picture before I…read morescarfed it down :/ Just the right amount of seasoning. I don't like too salty qnd these cooks know how to do it. Burger patty was moist and can't ask for anything more.

    The restaurant does feel like a wilderness outpost. Everything is wood or faux wood…read more Attached to the restaurant is the Parkside Sports Bar. You can order 2 ways onsite. At the register or at 1 of 2 kiosks. There is plenty of inside seating with a small outdoors patio dining area. We ordered: Lemon/Pepper Wings (Large $18.99) - really crispy and juicy. Good size wings. Good flavor. We got ours with Ranch... note, the dressing was a bit on the watery side. Crispy onion ($6.99) - extremely crispy crust... cannot even taste the onion. If you like fried batter, this is for you. Goes well with the Ranch dressing. I got the chili onion burger ($11.99). Messy as heck...decided to go the civilized route... ate it with a knife and for...saving the top bun to mop up any leftover chili. Love the raw white onions and cheese on top. Good flavor, bean to beef ratio is pretty good. Bathrooms are located past the video games... mens room on the right and women's room to the left. Men's room had only 1 sink/ 2 urinals and 2 stalls. They were out of soap when we were there. Room was spacious and clean. The restrooms appeared to be shared by both the bar and restaurant.

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    Bull 'N Mouth - Beer cheese burger

    Bull 'N Mouth

    3.7(157 reviews)
    1.0 mi
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    I've been around Davis long enough to see this building go through 3 different names!…read more We heard that as its current name it had great food so we decided to try it out. We got there right at opening and the server/hostess, Aurora, greeted us with a warm smile and welcome. There are two choices of spots to sit at - low tables/booths or high top tables with stools. We opted for a low table. I ordered the Pulled Pork Grilled Cheese sandwich with sweet potato fries and my friend ordered the Chinichurri Tri-Tip sandwich with a side salad. When our meals came out, we were pleasantly surprised by the portion sizes! I feel like I had a lot of fries on my plate and the sandwich was stuffed with meat! The side salad and tri-tip was pretty hefty too. My sandwich was DELICIOUS! I was only able to eat half so I left with half for lunch the next day. My friend was the same. I love when I can get two meals out of one!! The restaurant carries a very fun vibe. I can imagine it is so lively when it is packed! There is an area in the back that gives off a speakeasy vibe. Overall, awesome restaurant! Great food, awesome service and chill vibe.

    Full disclosure: what kept me coming back was the Portobello Mushroom Fries -- an appetizer that's…read moreno longer on the menu. RIP. That said, there's still plenty worth coming back for. The Cowboy Cuban is the next best thing I've found on the menu and worth ordering. The house dressing is excellent too. The Down the Hatch burger was decent, just didn't have quite enough flavor for my taste -- not a reason to skip the place, but I'd go Cowboy Cuban first. Love coming with the dog when weather permits.

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    Cafe Bernardo  - Orecchiette pesto is phenom!!!!

    Cafe Bernardo

    3.5(824 reviews)
    1.0 mi
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    A very popular brunch spot!. Although there's a good amount of seatings indoors and outdoors, it…read morewas a bit cramped indoors. A fast casual restaurant. You walk in straight to the counter to place your order, find a table, and your food is delivered to you. Self-serve water station where you get your own water. The food was good. Good portion. We actually dined here twice in the same month. Parking can be a bit of a challenge.

    I went to Café Bernardo for a friend's birthday brunch expecting a really great experience,…read moreespecially with how popular it is, but I ended up feeling a bit underwhelmed. The place itself is really nice. The scenery is cute, modern, and has a great vibe, especially for brunch or special occasions. It definitely feels like a spot you would want to celebrate at or take pictures in. However, the food did not live up to my expectations. My potatoes tasted pretty bland and could have used more seasoning. I also ordered pancakes, and they just were not cooked to perfection. They felt slightly overcooked and not as soft or buttery as I was hoping for. I really think they could have added more butter or richness to bring the dish together. The wait was also pretty long, and for me, it did not feel worth it in the end. The overall style reminds me a bit of Crepeville, but with a more modern look. That being said, I would personally rather spend my money at Crepeville and get better quality food. Overall, the atmosphere is really sweet and enjoyable, but the food just did not hit for me this time. Maybe I did not order the right thing, so I might be open to trying it again, but based on this visit, I was not fully impressed.

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    Froggy's - Buffalo Chicken Salad

    Froggy's

    4.0(350 reviews)
    1.2 mi
    $$

    We are from out of town and I have 3 kids. We decided to give this place a try as it had really…read moregreat reviews. This place is NOT welcoming for kids of any differences. If you know, it is already incredibly hard taking an autistic child to a restaurant. The manager thought it was ok to tell my 13 year old to put on my autistic son's shoes..... (why not ask me, the mom?) As my son is screaming and heaving a full meltdown over shoes now, the manager continues to apologize because there were possibly glass shards on the ground in his restaurant. If that is the case, maybe someone else should be notified as that is a serious safety hazard and my son would get cut anyway as he has sandals that expose his feet, as did my daughter. I will never eat here and will make sure to let all my friends with and without kids with disabilities to never eat here. What an unacceptable excuse this place made me and my family feel. If I could I would rate it 0 stars. Horrible management!!

    The food here is really delicious. They have a great variety on their menu even serving breakfast…read more We ordered the tri tip cheese steak sandwich with tater tots that was really good the tator tots were nice and crispy. We also ordered a regular hamburger and a grilled chicken sandwich with pesto mayo. The pesto mayo was a nice touch and the chicken wasn't over cooked or dry it was nice and juicy. This place gives me sports bar vibes with a very friendly attentive staff. This is our second time coming here and it definitely wont be our last. Definitely recommend this place if your in Davis.

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    Smokin'Ewe BBQ - Tritip w/ potato salad and roll

    Smokin'Ewe BBQ

    3.5(56 reviews)
    1.2 mi
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    The food truck is shaped as a log cabin. Cute. Very eye catching. The first time I saw it, I…read morewondered what they served. Sure enough, they serve BBQ. You'll see the truck around Sacramento and Davis. I tried them out a few weeks ago. I asked the cashier what was their best seller. He mentioned that they are known for their lamb. Well they are called Smokin'Ewe BBQ. So I gave that a try. I have had lamb before but never smoked BBQ. My order came out quickly. All the hot items came out hot and the cold was cold as it should be. The lamb was sliced thin. All so tender, melt in your mouth texture and tenderness. Lamb in general is gamey tasting. This lamb had the typical gamey taste with a deep bbq smokiness. At first bite, my tastebuds were confused. After several bites, they connected to my brain and luvin it. Traditional lamb flavors melded with smoky BBQ goodness. The plate came with potato salad, baked beans, and a bread roll. I also received a container of what looked like sauce that resembled a herb seasoned sour cream. Being LI, I didn't eat it. The potato salad was traditional and served deliciously chilled. Luved it. I forgot to ask if the beans contained HFCS, so I passed on eating it. It looked and smelled good though. They had other menu items besides lamb such as tri tip, brisket, ribs, chicken, pulled pork and hot links served as an entree plate $19 or a sandwich $14. 3 ribs $10. Mac n cheese $8-14. Sides $7. Nachos $8-14. Even the mac cheese was smoked low and slow. Mmm.

    Their food truck is so cute! We had lunch courtesy of our company. I don't have to wait for my…read morefood. I got Tritip and potato salad and they're delicious! I will definitely try some on their menu next time

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    Bar and sports

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    Do you see any crispy onion? I don't.

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