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    The Melt

    3.7 (1.5k reviews)
    Open 10:00 am - 11:00 pm

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    THE MELT ATMOSPHERE

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

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    MELTBURGER
    Harry P.

    Finally decided to try this place and walking in and walking out a handful of times. I never feel like paying $15 for grilled cheese sandwich. So I ended up getting a burger. The burger was fine. Good brioche bun but the patty was basic and barely any spread. It's a big burger - 1/3 pound patty but underwhelming in flavor. Nice location at the spectrum but parking there is always tough.

    Amanda L.

    Delicious food. The burger is a bit overpriced in my opinion, mostly due to the size. But I like it better than Shake Shack. The burger also comes with a pickle spear and that was delicious.

    Cute decor
    Nancy S.

    Got some lunch over at The Melt in Irvine Spectrum Center. Located next to Panda Express, Chipotle and Yogurtland. We ordered the crispy chicken sandwich with sweet potato fries, a grilled cheese, fries, and a Philly cheese steak melt. Everyone enjoyed their meals. There is a soda fountain to self serve and they also have specialty drinks behind the counter. Super refreshing on a hot day like today! Awesome service. I think it was Amanda who helped me. She was great!

    Mary Anne W.

    Located at Irvine Spectrum seating is inside and outside, but restaurant itself is small in the inside. They have multiple kiosk to order which helps out a lot this place gets crowded. The food was made fresh so it took a bit, wish I got the sandwiches instead of a burger. The prices are a bit high, but the quality of the food was good.

    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.

    Ashley D.

    i always love stopping by the melt for a quick dinner pick-up with the bf. the self-serve kiosks are so convenient, and our orders are always ready so quickly, which makes it an easy go-to. i also really appreciate that they have impossible burger options that are both affordable and delicious. that said, their melty mac is also one of my favorites and something i find myself coming back for every time. a solid and reliable spot for a quick and satisfying meal. also randomly, love their wall decor. very punny, very cute. 10/10 :)

    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

    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.

    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.

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    4 months ago

    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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    4 months ago

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

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    2 months ago

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

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    2 months ago

    The workers are so sweet and made sure my order was good. The spicy garlic bread sandwich was delicious! Abigail and AJ helped me.

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    2 months ago

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

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    Amazing food, amazing service, and loved the vibe. The waiting staff was so kind and quick would definitely come again!

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    Ask the Community - The Melt

    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… 

    How did you like the Self-serve Kiosk?

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    Hole In the Wall Burger - hole in the wall burger

    Hole In the Wall Burger

    4.6(986 reviews)
    3.5 mi
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    I've been driving past this place for the last 2.5 yrs wondering how it was as it around the corner…read morefrom my house. I met the owner at the bar at local tavern. He told me he owns Hole in the Wall was impressed that he told me he makes most everything fresh, Grinds his own beef for the burgers Fresh cut fries own sauces . I had to try it the next day. WAY IMPRESSED! DID NOT DISSAPOINT! Their prices are resonable They probably have the best burger around by far and BEST price their burger anywhere else would be $20.00. Ricky the owner super friendly. I've tried the carne asada tacos , carne quesadilla , bugers , and fried chicken ALL GOOD!!!! I'm super picky italian when comes to food. I give it 6 stars . If you want fancy go elsewhere and PAY MORE MONEY for mediocre food. The Name Speaks For Itself. HOLE IN THE WALL.

    (5 / 5) Hands Down the Best Burger I've Had in Years!…read more​While passing through from San Diego, I was lucky enough to stumble upon Hole in the Wall Burger, and it completely blew me away. ​This family-owned spot is small, quaint, and exceptionally welcoming. You can instantly tell it's a local favorite--the staff was actually greeting regulars by name as they walked through the door! ​The food speaks for itself: ​The Spicy Burger: Phenomenal. Perfect kick and packed with flavor. ​The Classic Burger: Stupendous. A timeless, perfectly executed burger. ​The Hole in the Wall Burger: Mind-blowing! An absolute must-try signature item. ​If you are anywhere near the area, do yourself a favor and get here as soon as possible. I'll definitely be making a point to come back!

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    Bunz Burger - Pastrami Cheese Burger, if it don't get all over your hands then it don't belong in your stomach lol

    Bunz Burger

    4.6(2.2k reviews)
    15.7 mi
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    This place is so GOOD. To begin with, I like the setup of this spot. It has the casual walk up…read morevibe but also had plenty of eating and was pretty clean as well. Gigi was an absolute sweetheart and made the experience THAT much better. Love that they fry their items in beef tallow. The loaded fries I got were significantly better than the animal fries at in n out! The chicken sandwich I got was also juicy and delicious. Milkshakes are a hit here too. Definitely worth a visit if you haven't been!

    I can cross another place off my list of places to eat. I'd been meaning to give this place a try…read morefor some time, now, and, today was that time. I ordered the Western Bacon Cheezburger Combo, with Onion Rings as my side, and, a Raspberry Iced Tea as my drink. The place was busy-ish, with people eating their food. It's outdoor seating, only, which presents its own challenges when there's a wind blowing. But, I digress. Aside from maybe a couple people conversing, and, the music playing, not to mention skaters from the neighboring skate park rolling up, and/or out, it's relatively quiet. Just as an aside: That wasn't a complaint. In fact, it's primo Real Estate being next door to a Skate Park, as far as I'm concerned. My food was ready in about 12 minutes or so, which was nice. My burger was bigger than the last couple of burgers I've eaten fairly recently , which was great. Definitely tastier than the last couple of burgers I've had. I'll have to eat here a couple more times to truly give it a final verdict, but, I was pleased with my burger. I have yet to give a mention of my onion rings, so, here goes: This is how Onion Rings should be done! Golden Brown, and, not Orange. Tasty, for sure! Overall, like I said, I'm pleased with my experience. I'll have to eat here at least once more to truly get a feel(taste) for their food, but, like I said, I'm pleased.

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    Double cheeseburger with bacon and pastrami loaded fries with cheese diced oninions

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    Hammer Burger - Classic Hammer Burger and fries

    Hammer Burger

    4.5(807 reviews)
    9.7 mi
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    I've been to Hammer Burger now at least half a dozen times. I had to go to Santa Ana on a Saturday…read moreand decided to take my wife there for lunch, after 1:00. We were lucky and found a parking space on Bush St. We both ordered the Classic Hammer Burger ($10) and a regular order of shoestring fries. I was surprised at how busy they were. The burgers come out fresh and hot. They are smashed thin and have a crispy edge. The slice of cheese is perfectly melted. There are grilled onions at the bottom of the burger and the top is dressed with thick cut pickles and a decorative drizzle of Hammer Sauce. One of the things I like most about this burger is the overall texture and the proportions of beef to the steamed potato bun. It's soft and melty and delicious. The fries are great too (thin and crispy) and they have a nice selection of house sauces. Their signature Hammer Sauce, White BBQ sauce, Garlic Sauce, Chipotle Mayo, Jalapeño Ranch and Ranch. I went around the world and tried every one. Customizing your sauce by mixing a few together is not a bad idea and likely a veteran move. I have had their sweet potato fries before and they are above average. I have also had their chili cheese fries and a cup of chili...not bad. Their Flatty Melt ($11) was the first burger I tried when going the first time. Unique and tasty. I've also had Spicy Smash ($11) that has a pile of grilled jalapeño's on top. It's hot so be prepared. They have a nice selection of beers but I haven't gone down that road yet. Lunch was so good, I bought my son-in-law a $75 gift certificate. The downtown area has really be revitalized and now it's fun to walk around.

    07.12.2026 Hubby and…read moreI decided to stop and try this place on our way back from spending the day in LA. We've seen it a few times because we've been around the corner at Loosies Pizza. The staff were friendly and attentive. We arrived right before the dinner rush. The place had TVs on and music playing. It seemed like a fun place to eat and hang out. One of the staff mentioned how they were packed last weekend with all the FIFA games. We ordered take out - a classic Hammer Burger, a half order of chili cheese fries, and a small order of onion rings. Sauce station was near the soda, you could get whichever ones you liked. Despite our 15 minute drive home, the food was still warm and really delicious. The burger had good flavor with and without their house sauce. The chili cheese fries were skinny fries with a cheese sauce and bean-less chili. The chili was filling and had a little kick to it. The batter-fried onion rings were (still) crispy and yummy with both ranch and the house sauce. We will definitely be back to fill our smashburger and chili cheese fries cravings! PS- The bathrooms were clean.

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    MOOYAH Burgers, Fries & Shakes

    MOOYAH Burgers, Fries & Shakes

    4.3(893 reviews)
    3.0 mi
    $$

    We had an overall great experience when we visited MOOYAH for the first time. We had been to other…read moreplaces like Habit, Shake Shack. etc., but we actually liked MOOYAH better than most others. Compared to Shake Shack the Burger just seemed larger and tastier, but of course it was more expensive. We would easily choose MOOYAH over Shake Shack regularly if they would come in a little bit lower priced or at least offered the kind of promotions and coupons that shake shack offers. I got a veggie burger which was excellent, it's become one of my favorites, prefer this one way more than shake shack,. We also got the Oreo milk shake, our kids loved it, it didn't last long, every drop was gone in minutes. Hope to come back again soon.

    Mooyah is a place I like overall, but I wish I could like it more…read more I like the freshness and customization of the burgers. It kind of reminds me of Five Guys, but the meat tastes fresher and more grass-fed, it does not feel as overpriced, and there are more options for cheeses and toppings. I also like the surprisingly generous portions of fried potatoes, whether you get the French fries or potato chips. I only have one big issue with Mooyah, though: they oversalt the hell out of the fried potatoes. It is especially bad with the homemade potato chips, which really sucks because I can tell they are homemade. Unfortunately, when I order online, I do not have the option to request no salt. This is frustrating because I like to control my sodium intake, and I do not get any real say in how much salt is put on my potatoes. I clearly get an overload of salt whenever I eat fried potatoes here. Otherwise, I like this spot. I just have to be prepared to get a small size of fried potatoes for my body's sake, sodium-wise.

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