The food was fresh, hot, and really flavorful. My burger was cooked perfectly, the fries were crispy, and everything came out quickly. The staff was genuinely friendly and made us feel welcome from the moment we walked in. The restaurant was clean, comfortable, and had a fun atmosphere. Overall, it was a great experience and I'll definitely be back! read more

Just found out about this place when I was passing the plaza that used to have the Five Guys. These burgers are wayyy better! Better quality, and better prices, prompt service, chill vibes. I'm coming back! read more

The Melt - Melt burger, it's bomb - Sandwiches Near Me - San Marcos, California

The ambiance was incredible when we arrived - clean, aesthetic, and bright. The service was friendly, and the person who took our order even gave us free samples of warm chocolate chip cookies while we waited for our food. A high-class experience for someone who loves cheese... 10/10 would go again! read more

Don't Go! Unless you like delicious food FOOD: Spicy mission meltburger was hot, juicy, great flavor, just like I was hoping it would be, it did not disappoint. I ordered my husband a triple spicy burger and he loved it. SERVICE: There was a line but it goes pretty quick AMBIANCE: modern, casual and clean read more

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Five Guys used to be in this location. I was a fan but I found their food somewhat inconsistent. Enter The Melt. Let's start with the good. The burgers are very nice. The patties are thick and tasty. They used real jalopenos, and not those gross pickled things, on my Spicy Mission Meltburger. The bacon cheese fries were goopy but delicious, all the same. If you like mac 'n cheese, the Garlic Chicken Bacon Melt is very good and you won't be bothered by vampires for months afterward. It is very garlicky. Service was very friendly. The sodas at the self-serve soda machine were delicious. Now, let's move to what needs to be improved. They have ordering kiosks up front, although they are not mandatory for ordering. I hate the things normally but appreciate the way you can (usually) easily customize your order. We spent some time at a kiosk and tried to put in an order for three people but, at the checkout, the machine fritzed and advised us to order at the counter (and get a free soda for our wasted time). Ok, then. We then ordered to-go at the counter, which was a little clumsier because the restaurant was a little noisy and the customization of our orders wasn't as easy as at the kiosk. First, we noticed that the bacon we added to one burger was missing from the receipt. We advised the counter fellow and they corrected the issue. Next, we waited, and waited, an waited, and then realized the pager we were given was not working. Come on, now. Did I do something wrong or did they just not like my face? Finally, when we got home, one of our burgers, other than for the cheese, was as plain as a naked baby. The lettuce, tomatoes, and onions, which were all listed on the receipt, were missing. The burger was still delicious but come on. If you are going to use kiosks, make them functional. If they are not functional, let's get the order at the counter correct. And let's get those pagers working, if I have to hold one of them. I have no complaints whatsoever about the food quality, which was very nice. The place is on the pricier side but most people will pay for quality. However, there are some real growing pains here that have clearly not been worked out yet. That is an issue. read more

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Mid Mid food, mid service, mid portions, mid pricing, just mid. I think this is where the old Five Guys used to be. We got take-out here, the prices skew towards the high end especially when you factor in the "burgers" don't come with sides. I had a patty melt, it was nothing to write home about. The menu said it was on "a crispy artisan bun" and I was unpleasantly surprised to find it was on sourdough instead of rye not criminal but nothing about this patty melt warrants me recommending it. We had an order of sweet potato and regular fries and they were good. The pickles were the unsung stars of the food, holy cow were they good like proper deli pickles. We also go the mac and cheese and I do not know what is going on in their kitchen but that was disappointing. I think they used cavatappi pasta which was great but it seemed overcooked almost to the point of being mushy (which might be intentional because some people like that) which I didn't mind but holy cow how do you call yourself "the melt" and have such a bland melted cheese in your mac and cheese? They could have gone any direction with the mac and cheese mixing flavorful cheeses into some delicious combination and yet this was like some cross of mozzarella and provolone with nothing to add any real "cheesiness" this was criminally disappointing and as such I don't recommend anyone else waste their money on it. We didn't eat in but the vibe of the interior while I waited to pick up the food reminded me of the old Boston Markets where they kind of try to elevate the fast food experience. I don't regret eating here but I can't see a time or place ESPECIALLY in this economy where I would recommend this place to anyone. read more

Glad this location opened in North County. I frequent the Del Mar Location as my son is a fan of their grilled cheese. This location is clean and comfy. Service is excellent and their food is fresh. Having a picky eater as a son is difficult and The Melt makes meals easy for my family. With their great reward system, I don't hesitate to frequent their locations. Be back soon. read more

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We've been here 2x now since they opened. We are fans. The access is easy, never any lines, and it's consistently taste good. The only inconsistent thing about this place is that since being here 2x they tend to forget an item. Our first time was during grand opening week. You order through the tablet upon entering or at the front if you want human interaction. They have reward points to earn. I got their original burger, as is, sweet potato fries. They forgot the sweet potato fries. Luckily we decided to eat there! If not I would have driven home and saw the missing fries. Then the second time, ordered the same burger but added some lettuce, tomatoes and jalapeños. It made it so delicious! However, they forgot the pickle. Luckily Michael was going around checking on diners, and we asked him and he brought the pickle. The burgers are good. The service is good. The workers really try to take care of you. Only thing is to QC your order before leaving. We'll be back! read more

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The Melt is a great spot when you're looking for comfort food with plenty of options for different dietary preferences. I surprised to see vegetarian choices like the Three Cheese Classic, grilled cheese melts, tomato soup, mac 'n' cheese, salads, and even Impossible Burger options for those looking for a meat-free meal. They also offer fries, sweet potato fries, and salads as sides, making it easy for everyone in a group to find something they'll enjoy. Trust me. The food was fresh, flavorful, and served quickly. You can order either at the counter or from the self-service screens, which makes the process quick and convenient. The burgers are high quality and flavorful, and I really like how customizable everything is, you can pretty much create your own meal exactly how you want it. The food was fresh, the service was good, and the restaurant was clean. The sesting area is limited and the tables are pretty close together I look forward to returning to try something new and order one of their shakes! read more

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I've eaten at The Melt down in Carmel Valley and loved it. I'm not sure why I didn't write a review for it at the time, but I have been saved by this new Melt being opened down the street from me in San Marcos. And it is just as good as I remember. Came here with the extended family to share in the joy of a good meal, giving us a group of seven sitting outside, sharing our thoughts and bites. I had the BBQ Bacon Meltburger. It had the right amount of juice without being dripping with grease. The salty and sweet flavors mixed well without one overpowering the other. And the ingredients all held up without anything devolving into a mess. An altogether fantastic burger. My son had the same, eating his whole burger with an appreciative, 13-year old nod and the statement that he could readily eat another. My wife opted for the Swiss and Shroom, having it as a lettuce wrap. Without the bun to absorb excess juice, she found it a bit greasy. But, she still very much liked the flavors. Plus, the pickles were actually full and crisp; a far cry better than the ones we experienced over at Black Tap in Anaheim. And our daughter had a tub of their Mac 'N' Cheese, which seemed to be baked to order in its own little aluminum tub. The finished product was very creamy, had a nice chew to the top crust, and was very tasty. My finicky seven year old, who usually sticks with Kraft or a very select range of outside brands, ate the bulk of it with a bit of praise for her dinner. An impressive feat. Also on the table were some Bacon Cheddar Ranch Fries. Sloppy, but still very tasty. And a good batch of Sweet Potato Fries. All in all, a pretty good dinner for the family. I think our only qualm was the cost. A typical 'cheap' night out for burgers will run us anywhere from $25-$35 for 4-5 people. This place more than doubles that cost, putting it out of the range of a typical night out. Still, it's much better than the Five Guys that used to haunt this spot. And the price tag is still better than many other places we've tried in recent months. As good as our initial attempt here was, I'm sure we'll be back again in the future. read more

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First time trying The Melt after several trips passing the location. We finally looked up the menu and knew we needed to try it. Initial impressions upon entering was that it was clean, great music, and an upscale QSR. Daisy took our order and was beyond friendly and inviting. Seriously, customer service is 10/10. I ordered the double BBQ burger with garlic parm fries. Service was fast and the patties were seasoned perfectly. These aren't your paper thin smash burgers where you get no value, they're thick and delicious read more

The Melt - DOUBLE BBQ BACON MELTBURGER GARLIC PARMESAN FRIES - Sandwiches Near Me - San Marcos, California

Came in for lunch since I heard this spot opened. Really good burger spot that replaced five guys. Burger was fresh and really good. read more

The Melt - Sandwiches Near Me - San Marcos, California

The burgers are massive and they definitely don't skimp on the cheese. I tackled the double, but it's a total unit--next time I'll stick to a single so it's less of a "giant hunk of meat" situation. Fries are decent enough. Parking is easy. Great spot for a heavy, hassle-free fix. read more

The Melt - DOUBLE MELTBURGER - Sandwiches Near Me - San Marcos, California

Just saw what replaced the old Five Guys and couldn't be happier. We stopped by to give it a try and finally settled on the Italian Job and Steak and Cheese melt for our first time at The Melt. It did not disappoint! The spicy garlic bread is perfection! I'm swapping out my bread for this every time! The flavors of the Italian Job are so good, and the Steak and Cheese was so meaty and delicious! I wish they gave a little more mushroom in the Italian Job, but otherwise I'm super satisfied! Ambience was nice and clean, service was quick and overall what you would expect for this type of place. We'll definitely be back! read more

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Our first time at The Melt, and it definitely won't be our last! The food was absolutely delicious--everything was fresh, hot, and full of flavor. The service was friendly, and the whole experience exceeded our expectations. We had a great meal and left very happy. If you're looking for a tasty burger and a great dining experience, we highly recommend The Melt. We'll definitely be back! read more

The Melt - Sandwiches Near Me - San Marcos, California

I got a targeted ad on socials that the melt had opened in San Marcos recently. I had an appointment nearby so I decided to check it out, having enjoyed the Del Mar location in the past. It took me a minute to realize it was in the old five guys location. Walking in there are kiosks you can order from but sometimes I prefer to order in person. The girl at the counter greeted me and took my order as a line formed after me. It looked like there was a training going on as there were quite a few staff members gathered together taking group photos in the kitchen. I ordered a grilled cheese, fries and a drink, since I've had their burgers but not tried the grilled cheese. She asked if I'd like it for there or to go and I told her to dine in. She handed me my receipt, cup and a buzzer. It was a little busy but there were tables available. I went and got a drink and sat to wait. After a while my buzzer went off and I headed to get my order. I was a bit confused that my order was handed to me in a big bag since I'd asked for it for dine in, but I didn't say anything. I sat down and pulled it all out of the bag. It looked great and the temperature was perfect. I took my first bite and it was a bit difficult to chew. The cheese was thick and rubbery which surprised me, to the point I could not finish it. The fries were a large portion and were pretty good, but needed salt. When I went to throw my trash away I noticed the trash cans were almost full and I had to push down just to get my bag in. I think they've been open a week? So I'm sure they are still ironing out the kinks. I'll likely go back if I'm nearby but I'll definitely order something else next time. read more

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Right next to Sprouts in the Nordstrom Rack shopping center. We came here to try as it is a new burger joint. You can order at 3 kiosks as you enter or at the 2 registers at the front of the store. I appreciated that they had a screen that shows where your order is in line. We tried the original melt burger, a patty melt, fries, sweet potato fries and vanilla milkshakes. Burgers are yummy. I should've read what went into the burgers because there was a little kick with jalapeños, but it wasn't bad....gave it a nice touch. Both fries were good, but i would say their regular fries were better than the sweet potato. And of course the thick milkshake was delicious. Overall, a great first takeout experience.:) read more

Working again in an area that I don't know the restaurants so did a Yelp search picked this location, which I found out used to be Five guys Burger location. Looks like they kept the same overpriced menu. Look at the receipt and tell me if you think this is too much for a Double Cheeseburger $15.79 drinking fries separate making it almost $25. The cheese burger was good. I'm not gonna lie but the overpriced 12 ounce drink and Fries along with a macaroni side dish brought lunch to $41. The guy taking my order says that if I write a review, I can get a dessert for free wow then he added if it doesn't get too busy, we go round and pass cookies ...never got mine read more

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First time here , grabbed my grandson a burger and fries . He can't have dairy and their buns don't have dairy in them . Sometimes it's hard to find a place for him to eat . We ordered on the kiosk and the wait was minimal . Ambiance is cute for its name . Pretty cold inside , take a jacket . read more

The restaurant was clean and people were friendly, greeting us as we walked through the door. Staff was willing to answer our questions. The food however, was sub par. The burger was too greesy and the fries had hardly any cheese on them. We requested more cheese but it was not possible unless we ordered a new round of fries. The burger was also undercooked, making it not edible for us. read more

I'm happy that we get one so close. I really like the one in Del Mar as well. I ordered on the app. I got free fries off the app. I ordered cheddar bacon ranch fries. They were so heavy and filling, but good. My friend got a Swiss and shroom chicken sandwich. I got the steak & cheese. I really enjoyed mine and especially the pickle. I wish they gave more pickles. Service was good. It looked empty so there were plenty of tables, but we took ours to go. I think the ambience was the same as the one in Del Mar. I went in and out so fast, I don't recall much. I will be coming back again. There's so many sandwiches I haven't tried yet. read more

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impressed by the crew. went at dinner time, and they were a well-oiled machine. folks on the grill, fryer, and counter were totally in sync. outstanding customer service. very patient young woman at the register did a masterful job helping a goofy, old, newbie navigate the menu. ate with the wife-unit and number 5 son and number 2 son, his wife, and two of my grandkids. breaking in a new place is always challenging. still figuring out how they do things here and what I like. had to try the SWEET POTATO FRIES. Yelpers are giving them glowing reviews and they always sound so good but nearly always disappoint. best I've had but forgot to order them (or the regular FRIES) extra crispy. my bad. the MAC N CHEESE exceeded expectations. gooey, cheesy, and delicious. the nineteen-year-old's double SWISS 'N' SHROOM MELTBURGER (2 1/3 Angus-Wagyu patties, two slices of Swiss cheese, grilled mushrooms, crispy onions, and fresh spinach) on an artisan bun got great reviews. my BBQ BACON MELTBURGER (1/3 lb Angus-Wagyu patty, two slices of Cheddar, smoked bacon, crispy onion, and BBG sauce) was very good, but I missed the lettuce and tomato. need to make a point of ordering a burger or sandwich where their absence is less conspicuous. waddled out fat and sassy. read more

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I've had a lot of burgers in my life and that was one of the best!! "That is a tasty burger" read more

The Mac n cheese was incredibly tasty and service was awesome! After a long day the melt is all I need read more

The Melt - Chicken bacon Mac and HARVEY MILK SHAKE - Sandwiches Near Me - San Marcos, California

Service was quick with Leila L, the vibe is casual, and the food is exactly what you want when you're in the mood for melty, toasty, comfort‑forward goodness. Would highly recommend read more

The Melt - Astro - Sandwiches Near Me - San Marcos, California

Excellent, cheesy selections, and Ann is a cheerful sweet greeter and order taker. The music rocks and so does the mac and cheese :p read more

The Melt - Cork design in 3D - Sandwiches Near Me - San Marcos, California

Replacing another burger restaurant that was there, The Melt is a welcome chain addition to this shopping center. The layout is a bit weird since it was adapted from the previous tenant but they did their best to have a large amount of seating within the footprint. The food itself was very good for the price and I liked that there's a good amount of different options. I really liked the grilled cheese croutons in the Cesar Salad. read more

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Very good burger and fries. I asked for the sauce on the side but they put it on my burger. They want a tip at the counter but I had to get up to get my food and then clear my own table when we left. There were a few tables with trash that nobody cleared the whole time we sat there eating. Customers can be slobs but if you're wanting to be tipped at the counter you should clear the tables that sloppy people leave so other customers don't have to look at it. read more

The worst most unorganized service on earth! It took us 40 minutes to get 3 burgers and one fry and of the 8 people behind the counter and in the kitchen, no one had a clue as to what was going on! The food was average but some was cold and some was lukewarm but again these people didn't have a clue as to what needed to be done to address the issues...... read more

Five stars for Michael at the Las Posas Melt! I've been to a bunch of their locations, but he made this visit the absolute best. Amazing service, total vibe, and delicious food as always. read more

The staff is great! The food is terrible and very expensive. I had a regular burger, my kiddos had a chicken sandwich and bacon Mac and cheese. I could have made a better burger at home for 62.00 and my kids took two bites and wouldn't eat it. Also, from the bay and the Alameda soda was subpar. First and last time for the price and the taste. read more

The burgers are top notch. I got the original and added onions. Also got bacon cheddar ranch fries. So good read more

The Melt - Sandwiches Near Me - San Marcos, California

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Got the Cobb salad with ranch and it was so good! Ingredients were fresh and the chicken was good quality. Portion size was really good, definitely worth the price. Along with the Cobb salad I also got the tomato soup which was really tasty. They had a good variety of sodas to choose from. They have a large selection of burgers, fries, chicken sandwiches and so much more. The store has a really good vibe. Their branding is exceptional. Service was great. So glad they opened a location here in San Marcos! Look forward to returning to try other menu items. Definitely the best new food spot in San Marcos. read more

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My first time eating here, I just moved to San Marcos and I've been wanting to try their food for awhile. The moment you enter, you are immediately hit with the delicious savory smell of the buttered bread and meat. The cashier that attended us was very sweet and patient with us, her name was LEILA. Overall I give this place a 10/10!! Come on and try it !! Very delicious and great service !! read more

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I'll stick to the rare occasional shake, at least for Melt. Took my tween here as she loves grilled cheese sammies so I decided to order myself food for myself, also. No qualms from the tween, but my lettuce wrap burger was a mess, unlike other places, but I highly doubt a bunch would make a difference. The meat patty was super greasy and the fries were atrocious themselves being overly greasy. I don't get this amount of grease ay copper kings or In-N-Out who which btw make grilled cheese sammies off menu. My assumption is the facility is using 80/20 beef and not incorporating the grilling rules during and after to avoid unpalatable and messy excessive grease. For those who are minus a gallbladder and sensitive to oils: come with caution. read more

The Melt is relatively new to the Las Posas store in San Marcos. Very tidy space with tables inside and outside on a small patio. The staff were very welcoming and friendly. I wish I had taken photos because the burgers and fries were generously portioned. I ordered the single Swiss and shroom melt burger. My husband had the single classic melt burger. We split an order of fries. The burgers were cooked medium and were very juicy and delicious. Cheesy and tasty. If you're a smash burger fan this is not that type of burger. It is a very meaty patty. The fries were really crispy and cooked perfectly. They needed a bit of salt, though. Give The Melt a try. They are delicious. read more

We grabbed the original and a kids meal. This place is incredible. Shout out to Gary for keeping it classy.

Good food, good price, and clean inside. The people were nice and the food was ready quickly. The patty melt was great, the chicken sandwich was alright, the Mac and cheese was bomb as well as the strawberry lemonade read more

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I got the Steak and Cheese melt. Everything tasted great, the flavors from the peppers and the beef really come through and nothing was overpowering anything. Perfect sandwich after a hangover might I say! read more

Charles is absolutely AMAZING!!! Best customer service! Such a sweet young gentleman! Thank you for making our 1st time visit a blast! Food is damn good! Favorite was the spicy chicken sandwich- to die for!! Tender and juicy! read more