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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?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Victoria M.

    Was out in the area and decided to grab something quick we never been here so decided to give it a try Customer Service is lacking Placed our order found a seat inside to sit and it was pretty messy table was dirty and floor We waited about 15min went up to get our food Everything was fine sandwich was barely full it was a bit over toasted and the pickle on the side was dry Overpriced for what we received

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    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.

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    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!

    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.

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    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 :)

    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.

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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.

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    4 years ago

    Awesome steak melt...we loved the sweet potato fries and bacon cheese fries!!!! Service was fast!

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    4 years ago

    Melt burger and steak and cheese were awesome also recommend the mac and cheese. Don't hesitate to make this your lunch spot.

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    3 years ago

    I loved their steak and cheese and the service was great. The two girls in the front were so helpful and patient with us. Will be back soon!

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    4 years ago

    Steven was an outstanding employee, he provided amazing service and was cool to talk with.

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    3 years ago

    The person at the front was very nice and accommodating. The food was prepared very fast and tasted great. Yummy place!!

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    4 years ago

    Delicious quick grilled cheese sandwiches and tomato soup & fries‼‼ The snickerdoodle shake is

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    3 years ago

    The place is kind of small but overall good food and even better service from the people at register,

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    3 years ago

    Great service! Kiana was very helpful and made everthing very easy. I will be coming back.

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    3 years ago

    The shakes are great and customer service is also great I love coming here definitely a place to come to if your in Irvine perfect

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    4 years ago

    Ordered a burger with no pickles and jalapeño and no tomatoes. Guess what was on it. Plus service was eh

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    3 years ago

    Great service, and food is fast worth the money I love all the workers and they are super nice money well spent

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    this place is so w and the guy arden was so good sheesh. i like the food hella hella hella.

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    Good service, ardo is a great worker. Food is great. I I've the area. The milkshakes are great

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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… 

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    Burnt Crumbs - Country fried steak and Vietnamese Iced Coffee

    Burnt Crumbs

    4.3(2k reviews)
    0.3 mi
    $$

    I've always wanted to try Burnt Crumbs, but on weekends there's always a line down the sidewalk and…read moreduring the week I usually don't have time to stop in. But I finally got to stop in on a PTO day at around 9:30 am. There was zero line and we were able to walk right up to the counter. The staff was very friendly and provided great service, even taking it upon themselves to move our indoor table out of the sun for a more comfortable experience. We ordered a strawberry soufflé pancake and a breakfast burrito with carne asada. The pancake was delightfully jiggly, fluffy, and the perfect level of sweet. The burrito was pretty big with plenty of meat and a good flavor. Very good experience overall and would definitely recommend!

    Great spot for a weekday brunch. We arrived at 10 a.m. and were able to order at the counter with…read morezero wait. We sat outside on the patio. It was warm but shady. Lots of little birds hanging around but they didn't bother you. Just watch out for little bird offerings on the tables and chairs, if you know what I mean. The avocado toast was super quick. The soufflés took a little longer. By the time my Starbucks drink was done, our soufflés were brought out to our table. This was my first time trying Japanese pancake soufflé so wanted to get the original. It did not disappoint! It was light, fluffy, and reminded me of custard. Not too sweet either. By the time we left, it was closer to lunch time and it started getting more crowded. I would like to come back and try their lunch menu sometime. I can see why this place is packed on weekends. Lots of choices and so far everything was delish!

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    Poached Kitchen

    4.2(1.5k reviews)
    5.5 mi
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    Vegetarian friendly
    Locally sourced ingredients

    The service was amazing! Because you order at the counter various people wait on you. We could ask…read moreanybody for anything and they brought it right away. The food was delicious! I would recommend the nectarine pancakes. They were absolutely delicious! We ordered three different things being a party of three and shared. At the end of the meal, we asked for coffee and iced tea to go and they quickly fulfilled our request. I would definitely recommend and will go back again.

    We come here for breakfast almost daily - 5 days a week for sure. Normally we're here and there are…read moreat most 3-4 other tables filled at 8-9am. Today was completely full at 10am and a line out the door. Paging people through their text when tables were ready. So let's do a critical review of the "stress test" which cost us $23.81 for two people. The person at the podium in front took our name and my cell number to text us when ready. The line for ordering was out the door but the system paged us and said "your table is ready" so we waited in line outside the front door for 10 minutes and finally transitioned to the inside line which took another 10 minutes to order. I would say that the timing of when the system texts you needs some work. We ordered a Classic Breakfast with CRISPY bacon, home potatoes, multi-grain toast, a side of pork sausage and a cappuccino. The enclosed receipt does not accurately reflect what we ordered. The bacon was floppy and not fully cooked. The home potatoes were not done and soggy. The sausage was dry and tasted old. The cappuccino was perfect. So I would say that this Poached Kitchen location, compared to our prior experience of things done perfectly, failed the "stress test" - when tables and lines were full, it could not deliver it's normal well-prepared meals. They also failed to check back at the table which is a standard service item they have observed for many months. Of course new people still in training can account for alot of this kind of experience. We detected new people we had not seen before. We generally consider management accountable for ensuring that new employees are properly trained. We have not seen the food preparation break down before. This was a first but then we've never seen this many people lined up waiting for tables. Of course all kinds of things go on simultaneously that stress the system.... to go orders from online sources, people trying to box their leftovers, etc. Poached has a whole team of people who just worry about clearing tables, setting up tables with water, etc. This of course allows higher turnover and better utilization along with better customer service. Our takeaway today is: don't come to poached kitchen when it's packed....come earlier before 8am. and notice they serve lunch as well.

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    Bao Chick - Crispy wing

    Bao Chick

    4.4(477 reviews)
    6.7 mi
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    Wonderful flavor and unbeatable prices in Irvine!…read more Pros: + Great prices + Wonderful entertaining service + Great flavors Cons: - sides are not as good as main dishes but still good A satisfying, delicious meal for under $15? In Irvine? It's true. Bao Chick is run by a super friendly Chinese dude that serves up great portions and flavors, and while the side dishes you get are a little basic (pickles and seaweed salad straight out of a jar) the main dishes are amazing. From chicken to pork chops to dumplings and beyond, the main entrees are made to order and the sauces and seasonings they come with are top notch. Great service, prices and portions make this place a great choice.

    "Return to Society, Return to all man-kind" as the menu reads…read more.. Dear Reader and fellow foodie. All you need to know is that this place is number one, chicken sandwich number one, fried chicken number one number one, Chinese fried chicken NUMBER ONE. This chicken is EXCEPTIONALLY crispy on the outside, marinated to PERFECTION, and juicy to the MAX. Try it with the honey mustard, I PROMISE you will be thinking about this place for WEEKS. Generous serving sizes, excellent spice powder and chili sauce to sprinkledrizzle on top, and the owner is AWESOME. Talk to him. Ask for a free sample if he doesn't hand you one, my head was spinning with all the delicious options in this food hall until that moment. I got the original chicken sandwich with a Chinese tea, dr pepper, and mac and cheese. I honestly would've been satisfied with just an order of the chicken wings with honey mustard. The Chinese tea is also very satisfying, milk tea that tastes authentic (had some at the Beijing airport one time). ((Im saving the mac and cheese for breakfast tomorrow, will get back to you soon)). I hope I find myself in this city again soon, I'm going STRAIGHT to Bao Chick. Forever a Changed Woman, Love Ray.

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    Menu - partial overview of the variety they offer. But overall they use the Chicciety menu.

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