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    The Melt

    4.5 (794 reviews)
    Open 10:00 am - 2:00 AM (Next day)

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    THE MELT ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

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    Raw chicken with milkshake mix, in the same sink together.

    I am writing this because of serious concerns I have about this restaurant's management and food safety practices. Regina, the general manager, is extremely unprofessional and, in my experience, speaks to employees in a disrespectful manner. I witnessed behavior that I believed created a hostile work environment rather than one based on professionalism and respect. I ate food from this restaurant and became sick to my stomach afterward. Following that experience, I took a tour of the kitchen and observed conditions that raised significant concerns about food safety. I personally observed ready-to-eat foods being thawed in the same sink area as raw chicken, creating what appeared to be a serious cross-contamination risk. I also observed conditions that raised concerns about sanitation and possible pest activity. Based on what I personally experienced and observed, I believe this restaurant should be inspected by the health department. Customers have a right to expect safe food handling practices, and employees deserve a professional and respectful workplace. I hope ownership and the appropriate authorities take these concerns seriously before someone else becomes ill.

    MELTBURGER
    Jennifer T.

    The MELTBURGER was big and yummy. It was around $10 something and I didn't have room for a side since I was full from the burger already. I would've prefer if they have a smaller size at a cheaper price since I don't want to be too full for lunch. I would come back to try the Philly sandwich next time.

    Late night smack city!
    Michael S.

    Great customer service provided especially by Ray. Answered all my questions and provided some amazing suggestions on my late night munchies! Can't wait to visit again

    DOUBLE SPICY MISSION MELTBURGER
    Alexander W.

    Love this place! There area lot of nicer burger places in the city, but the variety here is through the roof. I've had the chicken Parm sandwich and mission double melt burger so far and neither has disappointed. For the price there are so many solid comfort food options. The crunchy, cheesy, savory sandwiches and burgers are just the best. Ordering food is very smooth on the screens, and the buzzers are convenient to use. There are a variety of seating options as well. And of course I love that it is open so late but not crowded, so it's nice to grab takeout or sitting down. I'll be coming back for sure.

    Smashburger
    Andrea Y.

    When u are craving a smashburger in Downtown! Try The Melt. Next time I will try the soup instead of the mac n cheese

    ORIGINAL CHICKEN MELT

    Food is GOOD, but recently went and one guy is SQUINTING to look everywhere. My fries sat on counter I had to ASK THEM FOR MY FOOD . The two guys in the front paid $1 extra for a sprinke of cheese. Not one person smiles says hello or anything. People are on their 30 minute lunches so to be waiting extra 5-8 minutes AFTER the food is on the counter is insane. Oh and the pickles are good

    Caili C.

    Stopped by craving something cheesy as a snack and got a side of mini mac to go. It absolutely satisfied my cravings, loved how much melty cheese there was and the pasta was cooked well - not too mushy. I'll have to be back to try the chicken parm grilled cheese!

    Great food great service! Would dine again! They treated us like family. I never thought I would be treated like family in San Francisco. Clean dining. Clean bathrooms.

    ORIGINAL CHICKEN MELT
    Johanna S.

    Fast casual restaurant with excellent value. The burger was huge and the sandwich we ordered was also quite a sizable one. They were both absolutely delicious. The sweet potato fries are a must. The people working there were very nice.

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    Vinkin Ken T.

    I came on a Sunday around noon. Restaurant was about 30% full. Ordered the new chicken Parmesan melt at the kiosk. Within 7 minutes my buzzer went off. Sandwich was filling. Bread wasn't soggy from the sauce and the chicken was thick and moist. Comes with 1 pickle spear.

    DOUBLE MELTBURGER
    Alice H.

    It was my first time trying their double meltburger, and it was really delicious! The beef patties were juicy and huge, I couldn't even finish them in one sitting, and ended up splitting them into three meals lol. Highly recommended!

    Hallway to the bathroom
    Lou C.

    The Melt is famous for melted cheddar cheese. I'm lactose intolerant. So, my burger was no cheese. I ordered a grilled chicken sandwich. That thing was hot. It burned my lips. Ouch. I think it was thigh meat because I had to pull the meat with my teeth, not biting it. They got good WiFi and clean restroom. I found electric outlets on the side of the tall table. This table vibrates as it was connected to the air conditioner above the dining room. No, that's not earthquake. I was there yesterday prior to walk in the San Francisco Chinese New Year parade. Our meeting area was in front of The Melt.

    double melt burger
    Jeron W.

    The Melt has a sign that says "highest rated burger joint" which is a bold statement, and I have to say I think it's well deserved. I came here not once but twice in the past couple weeks, once for national cheeseburger day, and once today because I woke up craving the cheeseburger I had last week. I ordered the exact same thing and the burger came out tasting exactly the same way, and that's extra points for consistency. Big fan of the spicy sauce option with chopped jalepenos. Literally salivating right now thinking about it, maybe it's time for a third trip

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    Awesome grilled cheese sandwich. However, the strawberry milkshake was icy rather than creamy and it lacked a strawberry flavor.

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    Nop one time I when and my burger made me sick! I was sick for 7 days with food poisoning

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    The food was good and the experience was excellent. The prices was good and the service was excellent.

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    Excellent customer service and efficient ordering. Short wait times along with clean restaurant.

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    El servicio fue excelente y la atencion. Encantado aca y el ambiente con la comida muy seguro

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    amazing service. food also was really good. place was really clean. overall had an amazing time with family!

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    This shi was Hella gas. I recommend y'all Ngas pull up here and get some grub. It was very good great service

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    How is the 3 cheese melt vegan? do you guys substitute the cheese?

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    The Bird

    The Bird

    4.2
    (2.6k reviews)
    0.2 mi
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    A nice little spot to go to after hitting up the MOMA. We took the kids to see some art and my…read morehusband had been talking about this place. My eldest is a big chicken sandwich fan so we just had to make it happen. Needless to say he was happy. We came during their happy hour and got the donuts holes too! 10/10. My daughter even finished her food and she's a picky eater! The ordering process is a touch screen. There's 2 screens in case you don't know what you want and there's a line. (I tend to feel pressure if there's 1 kiosk.) The employees are incredibly kind. My son had a bunch of questions and they were glad to answer them.

    I came here for lunch after stopping by MOMA…read more Got the spicy chicken sandwich, non spicy chicken sandwich, loaded tots and curly fries. The chicken sandwich overall was fine, but the fried chicken itself was too stringy based on the meat they used. It was hard to easy take a bite of the chicken. The spicy chicken sandwich was spicy and had a kick compared to other chicken sandwiches I've had before. The sandwich also had pickles and coleslaw in it. For the loaded tots, they reminded me of a loaded baked potato but with tots. It came with cheese, sour cream, chives and bacon. For the curly fries, they were good, had nice seasoning on it. Overall, food came out pretty quickly, food is priced reasonably as well. I'd come back for the loaded tots and curly fries, if the chicken wasn't too stringy would be back for the sandwich as well.

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    Brasa Bros

    Brasa Bros

    3.9
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    I was impressed. The cashier was friendly and the food was GOOD and portions worth the price. I…read moreneeded a place to relax with a hearty meal and I loved it! I will be back to try it again! Era mi primera ves probando Basa Bros Y me encanto, todo con sabor y el cajero era bien amable. Claro voy a regresar y probar mas de el menu!

    Let me cut to the chase. I was kinda disappointed with this casual rotisserie chicken shop even…read morethough it comes from the team that owns Limon. In fact, I was quite forlorn having presumed this location of Limon was permanently closed. I liked the way they prepared their pollo à la brasa because the Peruvian-style chicken was consistently succulent. I'm guessing maintaining the quality and profitability of a sit-down restaurant has been economically challenging since this was not the only Limon that has closed. I was encouraged that they kept the space and reinvented it into more of a fast food/takeout operation replete with a cartoon chicken mascot and an animated mural along the northern side of the building. I came by in the middle of a weekday afternoon, so I wasn't ready to eat on the spot. I decided on a takeout order of the $21.95 Half Chicken Pollo à la Brasa with two sides. I think I overdid the starches and went with the Plantains and Yuca Fries. I only noticed afterward that I could've gotten salad or cole slaw instead. When I got home and started to eat, I was immediately disappointed that the chicken tasted overcooked with the breast piece particularly dry. That was too bad because the skin from the rotisserie had the familiar flavorful seasonings. The plantains were tasty albeit a bit oily, while I had to nuke the lukewarm yuca fries to bring them back to life (Photo 9). Next time, I'll time my arrival closer to lunch or dinner, so I can dine in-house. My hope is that the chicken will be closer to the quality level I recall from Limon. FOOD - 3 stars...sadly overcooked when I ate it at home AMBIANCE - 4 stars...the space itself is fine, much more casual SEEVICE - 3.5 stars...the staff was nice enough TOTAL - 3 stars...fast food version of Limon not quite there yet RELATED - Exploring the Mission? Here's a collection of places I've visited and reviewed:https://yelp.to/_aRSz1GhNp

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    Hot Sauce and Panko

    Hot Sauce and Panko

    4.4
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    1.1 mi
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    so first off before I get into it, there's no seating (see picture for reference), and it's on the…read morecorner. there is a lil bodega across the way which is where we got some lemonades to wash everything down, and you order either online, by phone, or to the cashier (what we did). It took maybe 20 mins, which was perfect. now, it's show time. holy hell. my boyfriend RAVES about this place all the time, and we finally went as a pre-AYCE snack. it took all my strength to not change my mind to eat here instead. when I think of chicken wings, I think of 3 flavors on the spot: buffalo, lemon pepper, and garlic parm. never, in my big back days, did I think to combine buffalo with garlic-parm (in this case, garlic bacon parm). I couldn't even wrap my head around it before I ate it and while I was eating it. I have to confess that I don't even like buffalo, the tang and that feeling in the back of your mouth that makes you want to drink a full glass of water after? I always hated it. don't get me started on the color/the way it stains EVERYTHING. BUT THIS RIGHT HERE? screw my white shirt, I'll use it as a napkin for these wings. Serg idk who you are but you're my new hero. Plus the spice level? not crazy hot, maybe like hot cheetos level (the regular hot cheetos, but also the flavor is too good to care about the spice) Their ranch is also hella good, and I don't like ranch like that. This place is making me redact all my statements about foods I DON'T like. If that doesn't tell you enough, idk what will. we will 100000% be back for more than just a 5 piece. I might even wear a white shirt next time.

    Ordered to-go, wings were delicious!…read more I tried the Mango Habanero, Buffalo, and Lemon Pepper. Mango Hab was my ABSOLUTE favorite -- loved the sweet & spicy combo. The wings were so juicy and delicious. They have so many flavors, so definitely want to try some of the other options soon :)

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    Rooster & Rice

    Rooster & Rice

    4.3
    (540 reviews)
    2.1 mi
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    Rooster & Rice is a chain with multiple locations serving up Khao Mun Gai (or Thai style chicken…read morerice), but my most recent order with them really fell flat. I ordered "The Original" with jasmine chicken rice, extra cilantro, cucumber, chicken skin (love that those are free add-ons), and an egg, and while the bowl was fine, all of the flavors felt like they could've been amped up several notches as everything leaned pretty bland and one note. I even swapped in the ginger scallion sauce, usually my favorite with Hainanese chicken, but it still fell flat and didn't bring the dish together the way I'd hoped. The dark meat was okay, if under-seasoned, but the breast meat was honestly pretty rough as it was extremely dry to the point where I was chasing each bite with water just to get it down. I added the chicken spring rolls as well, which were poorly wrapped and fell apart after a single bite, and they used the same overcooked white meat, making them basically inedible. If this is the standard for their white meat, I really think they should either stick to dark meat or make it clear that dark meat is an option without an upcharge. That said, my order was ready right when I expected it to be, pickup was smooth, and the staff were very nice and friendly, which keeps this from dropping lower in rating as I'm likewise hoping this was just an off night.

    Wasn't too busy on a Friday for lunch. Order came out Quick. Chicken was moist, the ginger sauce…read morepairs well with the rice and chicken.

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