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The Melt

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

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THE MELT ATMOSPHERE

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Casual
Moderate noise
Good for kids
Outdoor seating

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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

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.

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.

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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.

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!

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.

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.
Jenn R.

Grabbed lunch and decided to sit outside where the weather was warm and comfortable. Our table offered the perfect people-watching view... at least from my vantage point. THE FOOD. - Swiss Shroom. Melty Swiss, earthy grilled mushrooms, fresh spinach, and a pop of sweetness from the crispy onions. The ranch ties it together with a cool, tangy creaminess. Rich, balanced, and flavorful. - Original Melt Burger. Juicy beef patty, plenty of melted cheese, jalapeño pickle mix, and a tangy house sauce, all tucked into a soft, toasted bun. - Garlic Parmesan Fries. Crispy, golden fries tossed in garlic and Parmesan. They're salty, aromatic, and addictively savory. - Cheddar Bacon Ranch Fries. Loaded, indulgent pile of crispy fries topped with melted cheddar, bacon bits, and a drizzle of cool, creamy ranch. THE DRINK. - Strawberry Lemonade. The strawberry flavor smooths out the tart lemon, making it a crisp, fruity drink that cuts perfectly through all the rich, savory food. Light, chilled, and genuinely refreshing. THE PARKING. If you want to park closest to this casual dining spot, find a spot in the theater parking structure. Parking is free in that structure too. THE VERDICT. Great food, friendly service, and an easy ordering process (via online) made the whole experience a positive one.

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Staff was great and very helpful, the food is great as well. Recommend it for sure. Will be coming back.

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The food was so good! The service was amazing and very quick. Staff was very polite and helpful.

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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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Burnt Crumbs

Burnt Crumbs

4.3
(1.9k reviews)
0.3 mi
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Came here last minute as we were nearby! So glad we did as I finally got to try this place…read more My husband got the Pastrami Breakfast Sandwich (no pics as it was so good - he finished it ASAP LOL). With it came some potatoes and those were YUMMY! We're picky on our potatoes as some places either make them too soft or dense. These had a nice crunch and still fluffy in the middle. I got the Strawberry Soufflé Pancakes! It comes with two per order and was very jiggly. The pancakes were soft, fluffy, and airy. The strawberry sauce and cream on top that it comes with added a nice acidity and sweetness. Then to finish it off, some nice actual strawberries. Will come back to try more on their menu!! Service was fast as well and the staff were helpfully on suggestions to try :) Plenty of parking as well in the area as it's in a shopping plaza.

Just wanted some breakfast and was told to stop in here! No line when we arrived, although I hear…read morethere can be a wait at times....... Easy to order, super friendly and helpful staff, not a lot of space inside, so be ready to order and move on out to the many tables outside the area. Parking, a pain in the butt as usual in California. This is also a tight parking area, so be ready for it. Drinks were good, I would not give the Vietnamese coffee the best review, but it was good, just not great. The food though, excellent! Definitely loved the pancakes and I was able to try the carne asada quesadilla which was out of this world. I would highly recommend this spot and the food was great. Inside of the restaurant is cute and cozy! PROS: Great Food Options are small, but they are made to perfection Lots of drink choices Good seating options inside/outside CONS: Parking Small spot, so can be difficult to find seating

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Strawberry Souffle Pancakes and Breakfast Quesadilla
Tender Greens

Tender Greens

3.7
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I recently visited Tender Greens and and had a relatively good experience. It is located in the…read moreIrvine Spectrum near the movie theater. Food: The menu offers various bowls,salads, plates, and sides. I decided to order the Pacific bowl with salmon and extra miso mayo. I thought that it tasted very good. The portion of salmon is big, which is nice. However, the amount of rice was not a lot which was dissapointing. Also, the iced black tea tasted okay. Service: The food came out quickly and the employee that helped us at the end was friendly. Ambiance: The decor inside was just okay. It resembled a cafeteria.

I walked into an empty Tender Greens at 11:22 AM and placed an order for a salad and a plate. After…read morewaiting 14 minutes with no update, I went to check on the status. The cashier then spoke with the food preparer, and that's when they realized they hadn't even started our order. We didn't receive our food until 11:42 AM. What made this experience especially frustrating was the complete lack of communication. If there were two large orders ahead of us, that should have been clearly communicated at the time of ordering so we could decide whether to stay or not. The manager did not approach us until I went to her directly to express our disappointment. Even then, the response felt more like an excuse than an apology. There was no accountability, no effort to make things right, and no indication that they would handle situations like this differently in the future. This was a really disappointing experience from a restaurant we've enjoyed in the past. A simple acknowledgment and proactive communication would have gone a long way. .

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Terrace Kitchen

Terrace Kitchen

3.7
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Hidden inside this office area which I wouldn't normally visit but I have been wanting to try it…read moreout. Quite a few office buildings here and parking was pretty full! Very spacious outdoor seating so if you want a remote work area, this is nice! I got a honey lavender latte from Verve which is in front of the restaurant I guess. Then there's another door that has a whole cafeteria area. It's a little confusing if you are not familiar with the set up. I finally found where I was suppose to order for OCRW. It's a kiosk which I don't like bc I wanted my dressing on the side. No way to note that so I got the Chef's attn. So I ended up getting the spring panzanella salad which was good. No lettuce just red cabbage and other veggies. I was able to get my dressing on the side. I also opted for the charred octopus and I was pleasantly surprised. The octopus and sauce were great! The white beans were not cooked. It was very hard and I just spitted it out. So I picked those out. Overall, worth a try. Looks like they do change the menu up for the folks that work here. SYOY!

A Swing and a Miss...Strike 2! Gave it one more shot and all…read moreit did was confirm that this spot is strictly for a quick bite no matter how desperate you are for food. The pizza looked like it was gonna taste bad before I ordered it and it indeed did disappoint. Lower the price and you wont have people complaining. You can get a better deal at Blaze or at Pieology with 1000x better quality. Ownership needs to possibly consider renting this area out to companies or individuals who want to actually serve good food.

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Coffee & wine bar with super friendly service
OCRW- Spring panzanella salad & charred octopus
OCRW- Spring panzanella salad & charred octopus
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The Melt - newamerican - Updated June 2026

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