Grilled, toasty, and melty sandwiches pop into my head when I think about this spot. This is a casual place and I like to come here on weekends for lunch. I feel like the wait is a bit too long if you're having a short weekday work lunch, since their items are toasted well. I like coming here for the sandwiches, but I've tried many items from the menu. You can't go wrong with the sandwiches. I also like their sweet potato fries and soup. Their mac and cheese was just okay from what I remember. I like the self-serve kiosks, though you can stand in line to order as well. I can customize my order much easier this way with the kiosks. read more

The Melt - Grilled Cheese - Sandwiches Near Me - La Jolla, California

The food was amazing here, the music was nice, and a big shout out to Blaine he was very nice!

Very good for late night snack cravings. I originally wanted some Ghirardelli ice cream, but we were greeted by the big smile and super courtesy of Samaya (sp?) who suggested a chocolate malt and some Parmesan fries. Perfect! Good vibe, well lit, friendly. Best of San Diego read more

Great food but cold was giving at pager but never went off when I checked on it was on the counter with no telling who coughed or sneezing over it very disappointing and unsanitary!!!! read more

Those burgers are fantastico! Not fast food but fast prepared and it's good. All sorts of sides. Pretty good service. Parking outside can be a challenge sometimes. Pretty good. read more

The strawberry lemonade is the best!! It is the perfect amount of sweet and is very refreshing. read more

The Melt - Strawberry lemonade - Sandwiches Near Me - La Jolla, California

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

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

Amazing Service! and Amazing Food! Was welcomed in by happy smiles and only had to wait less than 5 minutes for my food! Really Fast Service! Will definitely come again! read more

I have eaten here several times. The burgers are good. You must be careful in ordering as some add ons are pricey and it can become rather expensive. Recently I was disappointed that they seemed understaffed. ALL the tables were dirty and orders were stacked up in the kitchen waiting to just notify the customers to pick them up. I asked a staff member to clean a table for me and she didn't. I asked A second person and she did but such a sloppy job that food remained on the table after cleaning. So I'll probably go back but try to avoid busy times for hopefully better service. Last the environment is oriented to take out, not terribly comfortable as a dine in experience. read more

The best restaurant ever!!!!!!!!! I love the Mac and cheese and egg in a hole and all the workers are sooo nice especially Claire is awesome

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

I ordered two cobb salads and there was no grilled chicken. The salad containers to go were covered in grease and the lids were not put on securely. I also did not get any side of pickles. I am disappointed. read more

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

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

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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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 wonderful experience!! Kaden was especially great at checking in on us and making sure our food was good. Would absolutely come again.

My go to burger joint late night and when you're craving something quick. Honestly the patty melts are so fire too and the Mac Daddy grilled cheese is my fav. 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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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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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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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

I love eating here after work and the blonde girl at the register i think her name is claire is always so nice and always so helpful when i come in even when they are really busy i never really leave reviews but she was just exceptionally helpful today and wanted to shout her out read more

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

Super b costumer service. Claire is very friendly. Love the melty mac and choco shake

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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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

I absolutely love it here! Always good for a quick bite, and the staff is always very kind. Kiele is always so sweet and helpful.

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