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    The Melt

    4.8 (120 reviews)
    Open 10:00 am - 2:00 AM (Next day)
    Updated 2 weeks ago

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    THE MELT ATMOSPHERE

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    Casual
    Dogs allowed
    Outdoor seating

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    Kristy H.

    Our burgers were delicious. So much food. Garlic fries are heaven. Parking kind of sucks but it's Davis so kind of used to that. Pretty busy little place, but the food is worth it.

    Maki K.

    I just wanted to try this California chain burger shop. It's located close to Trader's Joe. My favorite burger in California is of course In-N-Out double double so compare to that, price is double in this place. It is not smash burger. Oily. Garlic Parmesan fries are also too oily... Tomato soup is good I only could finish half of them.

    DOUBLE BBQ BACON MELTBURGER
    Lou H.

    My mouth is watering as I write this review, remembering the melt-in-your-mouth deliciousness I experienced here. I got a double bbq bacon burger but could've gone with a single as they're hearty. As a side I got sweet potato fries which are enough for 2 people to share. The soda fountain is a variety of natural sodas, which I ended up liking more than I thought. Finally they had cookies my buddy's kids loved. My buddy had a steak sandwich which he said tasted like a Philly but he wished he would've gotten a burger as both his kids liked their cheeseburgers. To sum it up it was a greasy mess, but one of the best burgers I've ever had. I'll be sure to come back next time I'm in the area. That's this critic's review, until next time, I'll be eating.

    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!

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    George S.

    Great food, with good size portions. The kids meal was probably the same size as the adult meal. Quick good priced food. Clean inside as well.

    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.

    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.

    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 :(

    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.

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    6 months ago

    Andrew gave amazing service and was such a friendly atmosphere would highly recommend!!

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    10 months ago

    I liked the food a lot and drinks but the burgers were a tiny bit overpriced. Other than that the cashiers are nice.

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    7 months ago

    Pretty good I enjoyed how customizable the food. The ambiance was great and saved my weekend by being open til 2am

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    6 months ago

    It's a fantastic spot for a quick lunch between classes. The staff is known for being genuinely friendly!!!

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    6 months ago

    I enjoyed the food, best burger in Davis. Great atmosphere and good prices. Service was quick and I got my food fast.

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    8 months ago

    Our first time here....very impressed with burgers and fries. Thank you for your service Sabrina!

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    8 months ago

    Always delicious every time and the staff is friendly. Has a nice environment, highly recommend.

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    8 months ago

    Good Food and Customer Service. Quick and cool spot a lot of space as well and clean!Wen and Shimira were super chill

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    10 months ago

    Food was good! Nice spot for lunch. Enjoyed the Mac n cheese with the bread crumbs on top. Service was fast and polite.

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    9 months ago

    Came in with my fiancé and had a great experience. The food was tasty and the service was top tier. I definitely would recommend this place.

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    9 months ago

    Every time I come here the staff is walking around with cookies and the occasional brownie sample. It's the perfect ending to a comfort meal

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    9 months ago

    Great food, great service, overall the best fast food restaurant I've been to, much more than I expected from a fast food place

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    8 months ago

    The food and customer service was good.the food came quick and the manager was really nice.

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    11 months ago

    The food is perfectly seasoned and the lemon aids are delicious. The garlic parmigiana fries are my favorite btw, definitely worth a try.

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    The food was Great and I received timely service from the staff . The store was very clean and well organized love it here !!

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    sabrina is the best employee i jave verr fucking met she gave me fucking cookies yall dont undersgand how happy i am rn

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    Froggy's - Buffalo Chicken Salad

    Froggy's

    4.0(354 reviews)
    1.2 mi
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    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.

    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!!

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    3.8(2.4k reviews)
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    If you have not eaten here, it's a must! My daughter and I needed to kill time since we live out of…read morethe area, we seen the outdoor dining (just left UCD Vet so I had my big ol' husky with me), I never take my dog to restaurants or anything like that and the young ladies did not make me feel bad for having my dog and even brought out a water bowl. They checked in on us several times the service was fantastic. Now to the food, my daughter ordered the cheeseburger and I order the grilled chicken sandwich, i think that was the best chicken sandwich I have had in a very long time. In my daughter's words her Cheeseburger was "fire". I stuffed myself beyond full because I could stop eating it. Lol The mayo sauce was delicious and the bun was soft and tasty... fries were fresh and perfectly salted. Definitely recommend stopping in for a bit to eat.

    18 years after our first visit, we've returned. It says something about a restaurant that they are…read morestill here after 18 years. This time I went with their strength and ordered a burger, the lamb burger. It was wonderful, the burger had a bold lamb flavor (why eat lamb if you don't like that gaminess?) and the feta cheese went well with it. My husband ordered the Mushroom and Onion Cheeseburger and he wasn't too impressed. The onions were not sautéed enough and the entire burger had not much flavor. As before, the fries were so-so, they got soggy quickly. You can order your burger a la carte or for $2.40 more get a side of fries or mixed green salad. One orders at the counter and is given a number to bring to a table. We at outside on the patio. There were misters nearby to keep it a bit cooler on a warm day. Our food came out relatively quickly. We had to ask for a knife so that we could cut our burgers in half. We each ate just half and brought the rest home for another meal.

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    Guads Tacos & Beer - Campechano tacos de Lengua

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    4.6(470 reviews)
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    Really a 4.5, but I haven't had the best luck of eating in Davis, so this place was a great stop on…read morethe way to the Bay from Truckee. Cheapish eats, chip and salsa bar, quick and fresh food. There is both indoor seating and outdoor seating and it's located on the cutest street. The fish and shrimp tacos were great and filling, topped with so much crunchy cabbage, hiding the protein, but it was there. The flautas were delicious and the steak tacos had big, juicy bites of steak. The guac was weak (not an order but what came with flautas). It was more of a thick avocado salsa. Props to the great beer options - with some local varieties from Davis. We went when school was out for summer and it was still quite busy for dinner. I imagine during school days, it's packed. I see why this is on so many of the Yelp top places to eat: it's a great value with large portions and good eats.

    The food was delish; my friends had mentioned they were going to eat here before going to Ikeda's…read morelater so our other friend and I joined them since I'd heard good things! I loved the quesabirria taco, which came with consommé and my Aggie taco was ok. The Aggie had so much cabbage my friend asked me if there was any fish inside. I assured her there was but it did take me about 4 bites before I found my way to it. Otherwise, everything was tasty! The blue corn tortilla on the Aggie taco was a nice touch since it's one of UC Davis' school colors. The service was great; everyone was friendly and I liked that they cleared away our empty plates often. I also love that they have a complimentary chips and salsa bar. This place is obviously popular- the turnover time was fast and still more people were coming through the door when we left. Thanks and I'm looking forward to returning for brunch!

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