Service is fast. I ordered a single patty burger yesterday. No one was in line. There were 8 to go orders on the screen. DoorDash/GrubHub. Several empty tables, but every one was dirty. I picked one and wiped it off. My burger was ready. Looked yummy. Line was forming. Most dirty tables now filling up. The hamburger patty was brown on the outside edges, but what I'd call medium rare on the inside. Hard to believe for such a thin patty. I like mine medium- medium well, depending on where it came from. Here- I'd go with well. There's not an option to add pink or no pink, much less rare. The rest if the family ate at Cava and Rubio's. I tossed mine and grabbed a taco from Rubios. Imagine if I'd ordered chicken?!! read more

Went to The Melt for the first time late Friday night and absolutely loved it. The staff was fantastic--super friendly and welcoming from the moment we walked in. I really wish I'd caught their names so I could give them the credit they deserve. Great selection of burgers and sandwiches, and the garlic parmesan fries were next level. Easily one of the highlights of the meal. I'll definitely be back soon! read more

In a trendy works of wafer thin smash burgers and lukewarm self serve bottled drinks, do the the big, just a little pink inside, juicy, cheesy, Melt burger you need in your life, fresh signature soft drinks and insanely good sweet potato fries! read more

This was my first time visiting and the experience was very disappointing. I wish I would have seen how dirty the rest of the restaurant was (beyond the order screens), before I ordered, because I would have left. The restaurant is disgusting. Customer service was lacking too. Burger tasted old and cold. I would not return or recommend this place. read more

Went to try out The Melt after liking what I saw online. The ambience is decent, they have a good amount of seating, as well as a bar section for single seating. Service was quick, the food was good, they have a great selection of different items. I would try again. read more

The Melt - Mac and MAC DADDY - Sandwiches Near Me - La Jolla, California

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

The Avocado Bacon melt is delicious, I did not expect it to be spicy but it was tasty nonetheless. my sister got the Garlic Chicken Bacon Mac and also loved it. We got our food quickly and the cashier with the green hair was very friendly. read more

The Melt - Sandwiches Near Me - La Jolla, California

We ordered the mac and cheese, let's just say it was... ok. it was sort of a mix of kraft and real mac and cheese. definitely come here for the burgers, they are AMAZING. read more

Great grilled cheese sandwich and was hot when it was delivered. Really appreciated how good it was. I'll definitely have to try some of the different foods they have there in the future. read more

I asked the guy at the front what he'd prefer bbq bacon melt or the classic, he said bbq so I went with that, it was pretty pretty good, you made a good suggestion cashier broski. (9:16pm April 2nd 2026, built light skin dude), chill place, not too loud, door dashers were in front of me I thought they were customers but nah, man I dislike doordashers. Thanks for the good eats, I will be back again. read more

The Melt - BBQ BACON MELTBURGER, root beer - Sandwiches Near Me - La Jolla, California

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

the Melt is so satisfying! known for their hefty cheesy grilled cheese sandwiches that feed the soul, their snacks snickerdoodle shake is so good! rich, satisfyingly cold, and so creamy it's a real treat. friendly and helpful service and plentiful seating! read more

The Melt - Sandwiches Near Me - La Jolla, California

The Melt is a fast food chain that will melt your heart with their delicious comfort food offerings! Came here close to 10:00 pm and happy to see they are open up until 3:00 am! Great for night owls or anyone looking to grab a late night bite. There is plenty of parking here. This location spacious and they have plenty of seating inside and outside. Like many places now, they have self ordering kiosks which is convenient and easy to use. I had a family member in town with me. We browsed the menu and I decided that I would try their classic grilled cheese. It's grilled up with three cheeses (sharp cheddar, muenster & fontina). My family member ordered the steak and cheese which is made of angus sirloin, provolone, grilled onions, red peppers, and jalapeños. We also ordered fries, mac n cheese, a double chocolate shake, and a fountain drink. Our food came out after 10-12 minutes or so. It passed the eye test and smelled good. After I snapped my photo we dug in. The grilled cheese looked dense and I thought it would be hefty, but it was actually light when I picked it up. It had a light crispiness when I bit in and the cheese was perfectly melted. The bread kind of had a doughy airy texture that perfectly complimented the crisp texture of the bread and melty texture of the three cheeses. The fries were nice and crisp with good flavor. The mac n cheese was good with nice melted cheese flavor. The shake was thick and had nice chocolate flavor. They offer craft sodas... none of the mainstream stuff unless you buy a can. I tried their black cherry craft soda. I really liked it. This place has a fair amount of parking. It looks like a busy shopping center, so I'd expect during peak hours it might be more difficult to find parking. Overall, I had a very good experience here and I'm a fan. I'll probably be returning soon to try something different on their menu. 4 / 5: Food & Drinks 4 / 5: Cleanliness 4 / 5: Service 4 / 5: Overall read more

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

Burger was hot and fresh and tasted great. The fries were crispy, hot and fresh. The young man that helped me polite not super warm but still friendly. The girl that I got the order from was not even pleasant. I thanked her and she just looked at me. read more

The Melt - BBQ BACON MELTBURGER Fries and a soda - Sandwiches Near Me - La Jolla, California

hungry people who require immediate satisfaction can definitely match their fix of sultry fatty mouth watering options here. Quick self order and pretty fast service will get you indulging ion it in no time. Not the wisest choice but sometimes you've got to do what you've got to do. No regrets! Free parking, bathroom available read more

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Had a very good experience coming to the Melt. The cashier was kind and attentive. Now, the burger, now this is what I'm talking about. The burger is exactly what a burger should taste like. The bread was buttery and warm and the beef blended oh so good with the cheese. The bacon and BBQ sauce complimented the burger so well. The fries were above average. Overall it was a very good experience. I want to return. The food was delicious and affordable. I think the Melt is underrated and a really fine burger. Highly recommend There were a lot of people, the place looked clean, and parking is busy. read more

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I had been wanting to try this place for a while and it didn't disappoint! I got the "Mac daddy" sandwich, which was so good! The bread was perfectly toasted and a great combination of cheeses, macaroni, and bacon. The service was quick and even has options to order on kiosks for quicker service. Can't wait to try other items! read more

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I really enjoyed the steak and cheese sandwich and would come back here again in a heartbeat to it, have it again. My wife ordered the queso de mayo and wasn't quite as impressed with that one. It was basically the same price as mine, but half of the fillings and Just didn't hit the spot for her. The fries were good and I like the seasoning that was on them Update: The next night we were out looking for some good mexican, and ended up at a place with good reviews, but ended up getting served chicken that had gone bad. Such a turn off! So, we went back to The Melt and at there again, knowing we were going to get good food! We were not disappointed, and my wife ordered the The Patty Melt this time and was happy with the sandwich. read more

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This The Melt is smaller than the one in Del Mar Heights and doesn't have similar outdoor seating. I rather like their concept except that they overcook their hamburgers. Service is friendly. read more

The Melt - Exterior - Sandwiches Near Me - La Jolla, California

The food was there for the most part, bbq burger was solid, just was annoyed about the service taking so long. The place is also not maintained, trash on the floor and restrooms not being clean. read more

Food was pretty mid to be honest. I would say the only good thing is that this place is open pretty late if that is what you are looking for. The place is kinda dirty. read more

We stopped here on Friday Night during prime UCSD Student dining hours, 8:30p. The place was packed, which is always a good sign. When you walk in, there are self service ordering kiosks on the left. Then, there is an option to walk up to the front counter to order. We chose to walk up and order. It was a great experience and the man who took our order was customer service oriented. We ordered: Shroom & Swiss Burger, Patty Melt, Garlic Parmesan Fries, a fountain soda to share (sugar regulating) and a "Peruvian Chocolate" brownie. Food was very tasty. Please know that this good food is greasy, so be prepared. They have hand spun shakes that are $7 but that seemed a bit pricey to me. I believe that they may be delicious, by the looks of the pictures. I do love the independent soft drink company that they use. There is a great size seating area for 49 people. They have bar height and table height seating. You will also find a large screen tv on the wall where the NBA Finals was broadcast. There are lots of student customers and they love the food and vibe here. Overall, we will be back. Great experience, great food, great setup/layout, and atmosphere. read more

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Finally tried The Melt in La Jolla and was not disappointed. There's a variety of burgers, sandwiches, sides, and milkshakes to try! I ordered takeout through the self-order kiosk which was an easy and streamlined process. I got the mushroom Swiss burger with sweet potato fries. Everything is to be ordered ala carte (burger & fries separate) as I didnt see any combo meals available. My total for a burger and fries was over $17. Knocked off a star for pricing. read more

Geneva was so kind and gave us the best service! She sold us on the strawberry lemonade. Was so good!!! read more

The Melt - Sandwiches Near Me - La Jolla, California

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

I ordered the Spicy Mission burger as well as the cheddar bacon ranch fries. They both hit the spot! The service was friendly and responsive. Clean restaurant, including the restrooms. read more

Stopped in here for a quick and fast dinner after an appointment in the UTC area. We have visited other businesses in this center. The parking lot is horrendous here so be advised, very small parking spots and a confusing flow. In this center there are so many businesses that it is always is crowded. Another poorly designed business center allowed by the city of San Diego. Trying to get back out on the street through the poorly planned signal light is head shaking in frustration. At the Melt the service is quick where you order from the counter and they Contact you when it's time to pick up your food. They have some unique grilled cheese sandwiches and they also provide hamburgers and cheeseburgers. I wasn't a fan of their sodas since they didn't really offer anythinglow calorie. The accommodations and ambience are not great. Felt very crowded with the tables not wiped down and trash around on the floors. The bathroom was in poor condition and the toilet was broken and running. This is sad to see in a fairly new business. read more

As a student at UCSD, this is a great place close to campus to get lunch or dinner. Always serving hot food that hits every time. Although could maybe use a bit more seating. read more

As a student at UCSD, the Melt is my go to place whenever I'm looking for something quick and yummy. During my visit last Friday, Claire was so friendly she absolutely made my night. She recommended me one of their shakes to try and it was absolutely delicious! The restaurant is also super clean which is always a plus. Totally will be coming back soon! read more

My husband and I took a trip out to La Jolla for a vacation. Looking at restaurants open past 8:00 P.M on a Wednesday evening was a challenge, but we found The Melt opened near La Jolla Village. The Melt is located in a relatively large shopping plaza next to other businesses such as Sprinkles. There is ample amount of parking spots available. As soon as you enter, you'll notice off to the left, there are two self-service kiosks where you can place your order. If you decide not to use the kiosks, you can still order at the register. On the right side, there are open tables to sit at. It was extremely busy Thursday night around 8:00 P.M and most tables were already in-use. We decided to place the order at the register since we had to customize one of the orders, specifically the steak and cheese. It took us about 20 minutes to place our order at the register, as there were other customers ahead of us, and the team member whom was taking the order, was also handling all of the take-out, and pick-up order requests. When we reached the register, we had placed the following orders 1 Original Cheeseburger 1 Bacon, Chicken, Mac'N'Cheese 1 Steak and Cheese Sandwich (No Jalapenos, No Onions, No Peppers) After we placed the order, a puck was provided for us. We found one open table available and it was extremely dirty. There was food left over on it from previous customers and dirty napkins underneath the table. We ended up cleaning up the table before eating on it. We didn't wait too long for the order though, less than 10 minutes. The Steak and Cheese was scrumptious! All of the cheese inside the sandwich was melted and oozing out! There was plenty of steak in the sandwich. The seasonings used were well balanced with the steak and cheese. The Original cheeseburger was okay. The burger patty wasn't seasoned, but the ingredients added to the burger helped enhance the flavor. The bun was decent, light and fluffy. The Mac N Cheese was decent. The bacon and chicken really helped to bring out the flavors for the dish, but if it was just the mac n cheese, there wasn't much flavor in the sauce. Price wasn't too expensive for all of the food and drinks, less than $40.00. It was great to try out the restaurant once, but I'm not sure if we'll be back. read more

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The burgers are way overrated.I had a double cheeseburger and it had a very bland taste. It was juicy though. The fries were saturated with too much garlic. I could not taste any potato. No beef taste or potato flavors make this a not go to again restaurant. I will compliment one of the employees who was very professional and helpful his name is Blaine. read more

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

Food and service are good but this place has inaccurate hours posted online. Came here at 12:17 on a Wednesday night. Online it said the Melt is open till 2am. It looks like the place has been closed for a long time. Please update your hours! read more

This is my first time eating here and I will definitely come back! The food is amazing. I got a melt bacon burger with a side of fries and Mac and cheese. The Mac and cheese actually tastes like it was made from scratch and the fries were tasty. The burger did not disappoint at all. Definitely stopping by next time i'm in San Diego! Great service as well! read more

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

Pretty darn good! The very first time we tried the Melt, we ordered Togo. It's definitely better dining in rather than taking it to go, it makes all the difference! Our first visit we tried these items... - BBQ bacon melt burger with sweet potato fries: Like I mentioned, by the time we got home, everything was cold and just ok. Nothing special. - Patty Melt with garlic Parmesan fries: this was not as flavorful as I was hoping, but it was not horrible. The fries were cold and soggy soft. - Cookies & cream milkshake: can't go wrong with a milkshake. Our last visit we dined in and it was redeeming. This review is based on that, as it should be! We ordered the Steak & cheese melt with garlic Parmesan fries. It was hot, fresh and flavorful! Everything was great, so yummy! We also ordered a strawberry lemonade and of course a cookies & cream milkshake. The strawberry lemonade was fresh and perfectly blended, delicious! The milkshake set me over the top! Honestly it was the best milkshake I've had in a while. It's not a huge place, and it was busy during lunch time. You can order at the kiosk or at the counter. Staff were friendly and kept the dining area clean. Certain drinks are at the front mini fridge area below the register. I am hooked on the cookies & cream hand spun milkshake and definitely going back just for the that! Best to dine in and don't take anything to go except for the milkshake! :) 2024:2 read more

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First time here and the decor is very warm with wood tones and black. There is an option to order from kiosk or counter. I got The Spicy Mission Burger, very good flavor from the first bite, especially the fresh sliced jalapeños. My daughter got the Three Cheese Classic grilled cheese and it was soooooooo cheesy. My wife got the Egg in a Hole and it's like a grilled cheese with a fried egg in the middle and is perfectly grilled. Will be back again but want to try something else. read more

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Food great! Service is just at ordering, average speed. Soda machine flavors broken. Tables wobble. Pretty pricey. Still delicious. read more

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