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    The Melt

    4.3 (1.5k reviews)
    Closed 10:00 am - 2:00 AM (Next day)

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    THE MELT ATMOSPHERE

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for kids
    Outdoor seating

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    CLASSIC CRISPY CHICKEN
    Madeline B.

    Always untidy looking with trash on the floor. A regular sweep would make the place more presentable. This is my second or third visit and the floor always has the same untidy look. Sorry but I have to keep it real. Staff were friendly and helpful. They cut the crispy chicken in half as requested with no complaints. That was nice of them. I didn't notice the flavoring on the sweet potato fries first visit but this time we did. You might want to confirm what they sprinkle in case of allergies or taste preferences. I'm calling it out because we recommended them last visit. Tastes good - but they are not plain so make sure to ask. My partner was craving their food after our last visit and he left happy this weekend too. I've upped to 4 stars based on his feedback. Melts are not for me. The patty melt is way too greasy for my liking. Photos attached.

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    Clarissa B.

    Hair in food. My husband and I flew into San Diego and checked into our hotel late night & was starving- so ordered Door Dash- only to spend $46 on watery Mac & cheese and a hair in my burger- which in midbite- was entangled in the meat as I pulled the strand out of my mouth. I did write feedback on the Door Dash order- and to The Melt main web site- no response so far.... total crickets. Thanks for the absence of customer service.

    AVOCADO BACON MELT
    Catherine M.

    Yum! My avocado bacon melt was really tasty. I loved the amount of avocado and bacon on it. My only complaint is how greasy it was. Make sure to have plenty of napkins for your hands!

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    Eid F.

    The Crispy Chicken Sandwich was delicious and pretty large but the sandwich completely fell apart quickly. More sauce was on the outside of the bun and wrapper than in the sandwich. I would pass on the Garlic Parm fries, they were a little greasy. Plain fries may have been better. The place was busy. One of the few spots in this area that stays open late (2am or 3am most days). They need to work on their cleanliness. The dining area was pretty messy, dirty tables, floors had food and napkins, bench I almost sat at was dirty. Took my food to-go. parking in this lot during the day sucks but if you go late then there are plenty of spaces.

    SPICY MISSION CHICKEN
    Eliseo R.

    We were trying to find a good brunch area for a Sunday afternoon in the La Jolla area.. It turned out to be very tough with average wait times in other places being 2 hours long!!! We gave up and decided to drive back from the shores to this plaza as we remembered coming here in thd past. No regrets!!! Ordering was easy through the kiosk provided upon entering and seating was available to be chosen from. I like that there's extra chairs piled up on the side so if you need an extra chair, you can grab one. They come with a beeper after you order so it makes it easier when you need to pickup your food. There was a wait but I think the food was made fresh in house so there was nothing wrong with that. My girlfriend and I both enjoyed our experience here again because the classic grilled cheese was DELICIOUS and toasted perfectly. We shared that between the two of us while I got the Crispy Classic and the Sweet Potato fries (amazing, best sweet potato fries I've ever had. My girlfriend got the Meltburger and she enjoyed every single bite too. It was flavorful and had good sauce to keep it juicy. We were done with our meal and needless to say, such a big worth it meal for our time and when we wanted/needed food asap!!! I DO wish they fix the doorhinges though. Everytime someone walked out the doors, they squeaked extremely sharp and loudly so that made it quite annoying!!! We would've eaten outside because of that but unfortunately all the tables outside were taken so we had to deal with that. Please do fix that!

    THREE CHEESE CLASSIC
    Elizabeth M.

    Came here last min for a quick bite, and this one place turned out to be pretty good. The service was quick, and the food came out quick. My grilled cheese sandwich was good, and the tomato soup was delish. My boyfriend ordered the spicy chicken sandwich and he said the chicken was okay -- just a little bland. The chicken was big, and the fries were great which was what made it good. If you want a quick bite, I would recommend this place

    Jean-Charles N.

    Good burgers but a bit greasy Maybe it was the one burger I got The place is clean with good service but challenging parking

    Soda fountain
    Dii T.

    The Melt in La Jolla is a tasty little spot that hits the mark when you're craving something crispy and comforting! I stopped in for a late night bite. The crispy chicken sandwich was golden and satisfying, and the fries were nicely seasoned with a good crunch--definitely comfort food material. That said, there was a bit of a weird bitter aftertaste, maybe from the oil? Noticeable enough to mention. Hoping its because something was overpriced and burnt, not because of reused oil... hence, the 4 stars not 5 Now, let's talk about the *real* hidden gem: the soda! So refreshing and full of flavor--I think they said locally made, and if that's the case, kudos to whoever's behind it. Definitely not your average fountain drink. Fun vibe, fast service, and good eats overall. Just a little tweak to that fryer oil and this place would be golden (literally and figuratively)! Might come back?

    Classic grilled chicken sandwich with the ranch dressing on the side and a dill pickle spear.
    John K.

    This might be the first 5 I have ever given for a fast food restaurant. I wanted max protein and healthy as possible so I ordered the Classic Grilled Chicken Sandwich with cheddar cheese and I added tomato and I got the ranch dressing on the side. We used the kiosk to place our order which was easy and intuitive. The only change I would make to the kiosk ordering app is to be able to have the sauce that you want on the side. I had to order without any sauce then I asked for the ranch dressing when I picked up my order. 1. My sandwich had a decent size piece of chicken. 2. The chicken was tender with every bite. 3. Tasty combination of chicken, cheddar cheese, and a butter toasted potato bun. I was thoroughly enjoyed the entire sandwich. They have small cups for water which was perfect for us. I enjoyed the dill pickle spear. It was a nice thick spear that was fresh with great flavor. There was zero trace of food left on my tray. I enjoyed dipping my sandwich into the ranch dressing. It elevates the flavors even more. The dining area was clean and we enjoyed the vibe of the music and of the restaurant.

    Phamhong G.

    Plenty of parking. Casual atmosphere. You order at a kiosk. Sugarcane sodas only. Good burgers, fries, and one of the best cookies n cream milkshakes I've ever had. I had the spicy mission melt burger. It had lots of flavor, was juicy, but barely had any avocado. I'd return if I'm in the area to try other menu items!

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    Received amazing service from DJ. Extremely fast service complimented with an upbeat atmosphere. The food was exceptional. Highly recommend!

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    Probably my favorite go to late night, post club munchies burger joint in SD. Plenty of parking too

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    4 months ago

    Good customer service! Melt burger is perfectly cook, sweet potato fries and macaroni cheese was awesome

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    Great service and food! When you hsve late night cravings, this is the place to go! Great food, fast service

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    Great food and jaz was awesome where great will return for more. Shakes ate the boom fries are are great too.

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    Fast service and the food was really good. Decent prices especially for all the add ons !

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    Amazing service! The waiters were amazing to me and the food is amazing. I love this place.

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    Hi! My son has food allergy. He is allergic to peanut and tree nuts. Is your menu nuts free?

    Hi Sally, Thank you for your inquiry. The only item we carry with nuts is a cookie (not baked in-store), and our fryers use canola oil. Although our buns and bread do not use… Read more

    What time do you deliver?

    Hi Tammy, Thank you for reaching out. Can you please expound on what type of delivery you are inquiring about?… Read more

    Does anyone know if they're still serving complimentary meals for healthcare workers?

    Yes, they are still proudly serving healthcare workers with the menu attached to Jay F. review.… Read more

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    Cheese Shop

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    Family owned since the 1970s. I met Dave the owner today and got to chatting with him. :) Learned…read morealot! The food is delicious... known for their sandwiches! They also have smoothies, their "world famous cookies", candies, chips, etc. It's one of the oldest sandwich shops around. Quality ingredients with friendly staff. I used to come here a lot more in my 20s... I'm 35 now. It's always been consistent. I've never had a bad experience. There is seating outside you can eat your food at. Inside the shop, it has an old beachy sandwich shop vibe which I hope never changes. Great memories coming here. Will continue to come. Expect to spend around an average of $20 here.

    Cheese Shop and Sandwiches in La Jolla Shores is super popular with locals and tourists mainly for…read moretheir sandwiches and oatmeal cookies. This shop on Avenida De La Playa, which is the Main Street closed off from cars, so people can walk freely, but parking is a challenge. The cheese shop can't be missed, with the green ivy covered store front. It's standing round only, no seating inside but limited outside seating. You order from the counter and they bring your order to you if you decide to sit outside. I selected the popular sandwich: Turkey, Jack Cheese and Avocado on sourdough bread with every veggie: lettuce, tomato, red onion was all it had. Just baked from the oven were the famous oatmeal cookies in caramel and chocolate, looked so yummy I didn't order any but the guy behind the counter complementary gifted a pair to me, so nice, friendly and cool!! Inside the shop didn't appear clean, I would describe the ambiance as divey. Sat outside and shortly my order was presented nicely wrapped sandwich and warm cookies. Took pics and took a bite and my consensus is that I was not a fan of this sandwich because I really prefer smoked turkey and not plain turkey. The sandwich looked subpar, the layering of ingredients weren't assembled as aesthetically layered as it can be and tasted just ok. My pup usually doesn't like smoked turkey or unfresh meats but she liked this plain roast turkey, which means it's more likely fresh and pass her approval. She also ate the contents of the sandwich sans the bread and onions of course. The oatmeal cookies were a real treat and lived up to the hype, kind of gooey, yummy and good for you...hence oats is fiber! As a cheese aficionado, this shop is not really a cheese shop with no abundant cheese selections. The shop should just be named sandwich shop, since sandwiches and candies seem to be their cash cows. If you're looking for a cheese shop, this isn't the place, but it might the place for a sandwich. Recommend

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    The signature and most popular ordered sandwich Turkey, Jack Cheese and Avocado on sourdough topped with a pickle spear
    The signature and most popular ordered sandwich Turkey, Jack Cheese and Avocado on sourdough topped with a pickle spear
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