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    The Melt

    3.6 (1.5k reviews)
    Open 10:00 am - 11:00 pm

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    THE MELT ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for kids
    Outdoor seating

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    Sandy B.

    Came by with my granddaughter. Service was very helpful in sharing what options there were for kids. My granddaughter decided on the Mac - n - cheese and apple slices. She devoured it all. Great first experience.

    Outdoor seating area
    Janette M.

    The original is an amazing burger! We arrived at 5:15pm on a Friday night and were pleased to find a table outside where we could hear the live band playing. We were even more excited that our order that was made fresh didn't take more than a few minutes to be ready. It was a great and tasty experience!

    Grilled THREE CHEESE CLASSIC
    Shirley C.

    Cute little place inside the spectrum Seating inside and outside patio Well kept and maintained Food is made to order Ingredients are fresh and tasty App ordering works well You can customize items too Nice to add fresh jalapeños to your order!!! Staff is helpful

    Tiffany C.

    It was very easy to place my order on the mobile app. I wish it would allow me to select dine in when ordering because it automatically submits the order as a to go. It's a waste of paper packaging and it makes the fries a little soggy. They were really nice about it when I mentioned the soggy fries and actually made me a new order. That was unnecessary but definitely appreciated. The three cheese classic was yummy. With a beautiful cheese pull and perfectly crispy and buttery bread. My favorite part of the meal was the snickerdoodle shake. That's my go to flavor of shake. The texture is so creamy and the flavor is soooo amazing! Love it so much!

    Mac daddy with steak
    Sajeet S.

    My kids really enjoy this place. It's easy. There's something to find for everyone. They have some very good options. The food is fresh and fast. It's easy to use the app. I really like using the app. It's really making it a much more pleasurable experience when you're in a rush. The bathroom is not the cleanest, but the place is usually pretty well. They have a good drink selection. There are milkshakes are excellent.

    Menu
    Angie K.

    First Visit To The Melt!! Located At The Irvine Spectrum!! Casual Atmosphere & Friendly Staff!! You Can Order Thru The Self Kiosk Or Ask For Assistance!! Plenty Of Indoor & Outdoor Seatings!! Menu Offers Meltburgers, Melted Sandwiches, Salads, Add Ons & More!! Also Offers Sodas, Lemonades & Shakes!! Ordered The BBQ Bacon Burger, Tomato Soup, Mac Cheese, Chicken Caesar Salad & Lemonade Togo!! Busy Popular Place, Line & Service Was Helpful & Efficient!! Will Return Again!! ThankU

    Shawn S.

    Solid burger restaurant that is on the higher price range and quality. You order at the counter and they give you a ringer to pickup your order. The food is good and ingredients are fresh. Everything is clean and there is indoor and outdoor seating. Staff are friendly and helpful.

    Spicy burger
    Cat B.

    Visited the melt at the Irvine spectrum on Saturday afternoon. Got a mac daddy and hubby ordered a spicy chicken sandwich that he said was saucy and yummy with yummy garlic parmesan fries. You can place your order at the counter or at the kiosk. I had visited a melt for the first time in San Jose a year ago and they only had orders taken at a kiosk. I remember feeling annoyed at that location because I was standing there for several minutes and no employee directed me to their kiosk. I ordered at the counter. This location was quite busy and loud. Service was good. An employee asked how our food was shortly after receiving it and another employee brought a free burger item that hubby ate and said was not bad. Soda options by Alameda. Overall good experience at this Melt.

    Betty G.

    I've seen The Melt for years but did not realize they serve more than just grilled cheese because I never stepped inside the store until recently to look at their menu. So I came back and ordered a burger for my husband tonight. They were busy as most restaurants there on a Friday night. Hubby really liked his burger. He said it was "pretty good". Meat was good quality meat (supposed to be Wagyu beef, according to their menu description). It was thick and juicy.

    Jay W.

    This is located in the spectrum. This place to me is decent. Everything is basically Ala Cart. I think it's way overpriced. The Italian melt was good 3/5. The burger was super greasy 2/5, the chicken sandwich was lacking flavor and crunch 1/5. The service is quick pace. However the fries were top notch. The ambiance is quick. This is a one and done for me.

    Dani E.

    I visited Melt for the first time and had a great experience. I ordered the 3 Cheese Classic Melt (with classic crispy bread), garlic Parmesan fries, a strawberry shake, and a soda. Everything was delicious. The 3 Cheese Classic Melt was especially impressive--simple, but really well done. The garlic on the fries was bold and flavorful, which I loved. There's an indoor and outdoor seating which is nice. Shoutout to Rachel for helping us out--she was very friendly and attentive. I'll definitely be back!

    Triple THREE CHEESE CLASSIC and TOMATO SOUP
    Brandon C.

    I went to the melt after many years. I remember when they first opened and I loved the restaurant. I couldn't justify going often since it felt unhealthy, but after trying it again I have changed mind. It is so good. Buttery cheesy goodness and I haven't had anything like it in along time. This place will definitely become a guilty pleasure of mine. The interior is clean and I enjoyed eating in. Tons of napkin stations everywhere which is definitely needed for the buttery bread. I am impressed

    patty melt
    Dave L.

    My experience with The Melt is better than I thought it might be. It is a small, take out restaurant in the Spectrum, next to Dave and Busters. They have a lot of choices of sandwiches and burgers to choose from. Here are a few of the positives: the food is hot and tasty. I loved my patty melt. The loaded fries were not just good, but excellent. It reminded me of poutine in Canada. We also had a burger that was excellent. The food value is great, large portions, for a very reasonable price. Most of their menu is around $10.00 My wish list would be larger cups for drinks. To balance out the heavy food, maybe some cold salad choices? Macaroni Salad? Potato salad? Fruit? Other choices besides Cesar Salad. This place is highly recommended by me. I do want to come back and try other items. The staff is friendly, their are seats inside and outside. They do keep the place clean.

    Swiss Shroom. Melty Swiss, earthy grilled mushrooms, fresh spinach, and a pop of sweetness from the crispy onions.

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    I got the bbq onion melt burger! It was delicious and cheesy. Definitely would come again.

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    Was very cheesy very good. Would eat again. Staff was very kind. Got Mac and cheese too garlicky.

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    Best burger i've had in a long time!!! Super efficient service with the long lines. Cute outdoor eating area, winwin, Thank you!

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    Super quick and friendly service from Antonio. He made great recommendations and I'll definitely be back!

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    Do y'all know if they sell their pickles in a jar because they are genuinely the best pickles I have ever tasted (I don't like the store bought ones)?

    Hi Arlene, Thank you for reaching out and sorry for the late response. Unfortunately, we do not see pickles in a jar. We get our pickles from County Fair and they appear to… Read more

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    Sourdough & Co

    Sourdough & Co

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    came here recently and wow... that sourdough is no joke…read more we ordered to-go and sam said the guy helping him (maybe the owner or manager?) was super friendly and genuinely delightful. that already made the experience feel good before we even took a bite. we tried the french dip and the garlic turkey pesto. let me just say -- the TEXTURE of the sourdough??? chef's kiss. crusty on the outside, perfectly chewy inside, exactly how good sourdough should be. it honestly makes other sourdough spots taste a little mediocre in comparison. the french dip was my favorite. the au jus wasn't overly salty (which I appreciate), and everything just felt balanced and well executed. sam loved the garlic turkey pesto -- the mustard threw us off at first, but the more we ate it, the more it all came together in a really nice way. only con is the price. it's definitely on the higher end for sandwiches, which is the main reason I wouldn't order it super regularly. that said, you can tell the bread is baked in-house and super fresh, so I can't be too mad about it. overall, really happy we tried this spot and would absolutely come back when we're craving legit sourdough.

    The bread was delicious, as we expected. The outside was crunchy and the inside was soft and yummy…read more We split an 8 inch caprese sandwich. $16.99 for an 8 inch sandwich is pretty steep. $14.99 for 6 inch sandwich. The sandwich was good but there was too many competing flavors. Pesto aioli and something else were heavily applied and took away from the sandwich. We'll be back but will order more carefully. The staff was terrific and the place sparkling clean.

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