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    The Melt

    4.3 (1.5k reviews)
    Open 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

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    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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    4 months ago

    Mac and cheeeese is amazing! Love pretty much everything in the menu,and it's open late!

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    4 months ago

    Great hamburgers and garlic fries, especially the double mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm

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    8 months ago

    Always hits! Get the spicy sauce! Open late which is always a treat. Tables are usually clean

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    9 months ago

    Been here 11 times the past 14 days. Every burger and item is amazing. The original and the spicy mission are my favorites.

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    9 months ago

    Great food, great service. Burgers are very tasty and juicy. Must try if you are in the area. Great cheese and flavors. Staff gets a 10/10

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    8 months ago

    It's not my first time nor my last time coming to The Melt. Great customer service and the foods always good!!!!

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    8 months ago

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    10 months ago

    Great friendly service! Yummy food and clean establishment. Thanks to Joyce for helping me out with my order and being patient :)

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    11 months ago

    Sophia was amazing! Professional and knowledgeable about gluten free items. Thank you for caring so much.

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    10 months ago

    Very nice staff!! Awesome selection of food and shakes. Thank you to Jeremiah for welcoming us for our first time!

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    4 months ago

    The food here is wonderful and its open late. Great midnight snack for a hungry college student

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    4 months ago

    The burgers and the mac and cheese were absolutely amazing! The workers are friendly and I enjoyed my meal so much! Would recommend!

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    4 months ago

    Great food and service was efficient. Love the Mac n cheese. melt burger was also perfect.

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    4 months ago

    yummy comfort food and great service! The food came out quick and we got a free piece of cookie. Yay!

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    Delicious food, one of the best mushroom burgers I've ever had! Everyone in the fam loved their food.

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    5 months ago

    The service and food was outstanding... a must go place to eat in San Diego... five stars everyday of the week !!!

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    9 months ago

    Jazbel & Angel were so friendly and welcoming. Made our first time at The Melt a fun experience.

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    2 months ago

    food and service was phenomenal. best melt ive ever been too. clean and fast. i love their cheesy food.

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    2 months ago

    food always turns out great and is quick! service is also amazing :) love coming here after a long day of school

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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

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    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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    BHC Chicken - Sorrento Valley

    BHC Chicken - Sorrento Valley

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    We got the BHC set for $39.99 includes Got 8-10pc thighs,…read more(1) Hot Fried Flavor 2 drinks (fountain soda unlimited refills Potato wedges and cheese balls Rice cakes + fish cake in wonderful red sauce The batter on the chicken was so light and crispy! I was worried the cheese balls were just gonna be space fillers but OMG it's so good! It's the perfect amount of cheese and the batter was so slightly sweet, light, and mochi like. The rice cakes were soooo good. HACK: dip your fried chicken in this rice cake sauce!!! Service was so dang good. Someone came by to see if we needed anything every so often It was loud in here, K-pop music was bumpin, 5 tv screens showing different things: mv, news, sports etc

    I came for weekday dinner and there was plenty of parking in the lot which was amazing. The service…read morewas interesting. You are to pick a table and order with the waiter. However, you are to self-serve your own drinks, napkins, and gloves by the soda machine. The food took a while but the workers were nice. The menu was a little bit confusing too since depending on your chosen flavor, the amount of wings you could order would differ (some flavors were 6 count but not others). The food was okay. The items came out fresh. However, in our opinion, there was way too much bburing (cheese powder) on the fries, that it made the fries soggy despite being hot and fresh. The bburing was a bit overwhelming flavor wise too. I usually like a lot of seasoning powder too, but this was too much. There were a few spoons of cheese powder at the bottom as leftovers from being sprinkled over top the fries. The chicken was crispy and the flavor was good, but it was too much breading for my liking (the breading was thick). Inside, they played K-pop music and music videos on the big screen. Songs would repeat a few times. I think I heard Cookie by New Jeans like 4 times.

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