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The Melt

4.6 (325 reviews)
Closed 10:00 am - 12:00 AM (Next day)

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Casual
Moderate noise
Dogs allowed
Good for groups

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Food was tasty! Shake is thick and creamy. I don't know why I thought the green specs on the fries was seaweed so I got excited but when we got them it turned out to be parsley which was okay but I was slightly disappointed was looking forward to tasting seaweed fries

Christopher B.

We're going five stars for the patties and fries. My oldest son is a fan of five guys and in & out, so we haven't tried this spot even though we walk by it almost weekly. We decided to give it a shot after a late soccer practice -- they are open very late! My son got a double smashed and I went with the BBQ & bacon. The quality of the meat was definitely noticeable. A good char, juicy inside, and lots of flavor. I prefer a medium rare but most of these places cook their burgers to medium or medium well and you can't adjust. The garlic fries were My son thought they give five guys (his favorite fry in town, after a thorough research project) a run for their money and surpass with the garlic. There is plenty of indoor seating and a few tables outside. The service was professional. Not as friendly as some places, but definitely appreciated.

Double mission burger
Kevin T.

All around pretty clean execution on a gorgeously juicy burger. Painless ordering process with plenty of peeps up front, online orders, or touchscreen ordering. Staff even brought the whole thing out for you if you dine in, so pretty on top of things for what's basically fast-food. MickyDs eat your heart out, this is serious competition. The burger can get a tad messy, but it is so decadently constructed all is forgiven. Just be ready for that before you start though, so napkins at hand and all. A single is definitely enough for most peeps, with a double burger for the extra hungry.

Patty Melt and Garlic Fries
Da Kat A.

Came back to try their Grilled Chicken sandwich. It's cheesy and chicken isn't dry. The Melt doesn't disappoint

MAC DADDY
Farrah F.

Ordered our food to go. Got the double mushroom burger added an extra egg and tomatoes, it was big and delicious just needed some ketchup, . It comes with a side of a large pickle, you take a bite of your burger and then a bite of your pickle. The next order was the mac & cheese with bacon and chicken. The portion size is big and worth the money. It was really good.

SPICY MISSION MELTBURGER
Julie Ann S.

first timers and was expecting more to be honest. the place was full so we had high expectations also from social media reviews. we got the spicy mission burger, garlic fries and the strawberry lemonade. the burger was a little bland and didnt have much flavor besides the sauce that was on it. the fries were also kind of plain for it being garlic fries. the food was just alright here

Dalengua T.

Didn't expect service at all instead what a great service, easy to order whether you want to self serve or at the cashier. The place is well lit and clean and service was good. We ordered garlic fries, cheese with bacon, grill chicken with mushrooms, and mushroom melt burgers, all were grilled with garlic flakes, melted cheese, added fresh spinach, not your typical lettuces and tomatoes. Milk shakes were freshly made. Wait, did I mention great service? The cashier went around and ask everyone inside if their burgers were made ok, if we needed anything else or anything missing, we got the # buzzer to go get our food instead he helped my son to bring our food to the table. The only thing my wife didn't like was both burgers and fries were a bit salty which for guys that's a plus!! Great to go with a beer! Cheers!

SPICY CRISPY CHICKEN
Johnny V.

Food is .com especially with a over easy egg in it the menu has so much to pick from mac and cheese burgers chicken so good go try it out

SPICY MISSION MELTBURGER
Amanda M.

I'm not a huge burger person, but occasionally I do crave one, and the other day, this place hit the spot! I think this was great for a line order burger restaurant. I ordered the Spicy Mission Meltburger and my boyfriend ordered the BBQ Bacon Meltburger. These were large, juicy patties that covered the whole area of the bun without being so big that it's difficult to actually eat the burger. I enjoyed the Spicy Mission combination with pepper jack, jalapeños, avocado and spicy sauce, as it had a kick but was well balanced overall. We also ordered sweet potato fries, which were just the right level of crispy and soft. Will definitely come back to try a melt classic or crispy chicken sandwich, as well as some mac n cheese!

Marilet H.

I had the pleasure of interacting with Laura. She was unbelievably sweet and helpful with my indecision decisions about my meal. I ended up getting the steak melt, it's so delicious. The ambience here is unmatched. They have a welcoming team , uphold cleanliness, and are super attentive. I would definitely come here again!

STEAK & CHEESE, TOMATO SOUP, chocolate milkshake
Andrew T.

There is plenty of parking in the area primarily in the garage area. There's outdoor and indoor seating. You order through the kiosk. The food didn't take too long to come out. The interior is spacious and modern. Their chocolate milkshake was enjoyable. Their melted classics are delicious and flavorful. My favorites are the patty melt and steak & cheese. The tomato soup went well with it.

Missing bun on BBQ Bacon Melt Burger (left)
Stella K.

It took us a while to discover The Melt in Sunnyvale, despite going to downtown Sunnyvale often. We just never walked down that part of McKinley. We only noticed it when there was an outdoor event where they closed off the block to set up booths. We strolled down the block to look at the booths for the event and discovered The Melt (and Urban Plates) near the end of that block, then made a note to come back another time. We were excited to check out The Melt. The burgers looked delicious and we had high expectations. Unfortunately, our first time trying The Melt left us disappointed. We ordered 2 burgers (the BBQ Bacon and the Shroom burgers) plus a Cookies & Cream milk shake. When we got home and opened the lids, we discovered that the BBQ Bacon burger was missing its top bun (see photo). How does this even happen? The person who closed the lid and packaged everything into the take out bag did not even notice that the burger had a missing bun?! Talk about lack of attention to details. We did not order the burger "without a bun". The label on top of the lid does not even say "no bun" (see photo). This is a pretty big quality control issue. That said, the rest of the BBQ Bacon burger was yummy. We were still disappointed that we got "less" than what we ordered. The Shroom burger was also delicious. I would get this again. Someday. Or maybe never. I dunno. I am not yet ready to give The Melt a second try when there are so many other burger restaurants that have never made such a huge error on my orders. Our Cookies & Cream milk shake was pretty good. I loved how they have a drink carrier that keeps it upright in the bag when you take it home (see photo). I like how they have a covered outdoor seating area in front of the restaurant. Sometimes it's nice to be outside while not having the hot sun beating down on you. There's inside seating, a few regular tables and a high table. Parking in the area is pretty easy. There's some street parking, and also nearby garages.

Arlo T.

I always wanted to try this place. I came here for a lunch date. The service was really good, it's located in a business center with plenty of free parking. We ordered on the kiosk, but the person at the counter was hella nice and helpful. I just got a single burger, the ratio was actually hella good. We also ordered the mac and cheese, I think it's a lowkey sleeper hit. HELLA good especially for the price. The drinks were good as well. I have no complaints, I would come here again.

DOUBLE SWISS & SHROOM MELTBURGER and GARLIC PARMESAN FRIES

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Yummy grilled cheese sandwich! Good service. Very nice casual cafe. Excellent options and choices for the menu items.

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Amazing burgers shakes and garlic fries. Better than in n out and five guys. Patty melts are bomb as well.

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Best Mac i've had in a while and the staff are so nice. The lemonade tastes super fresh and its amazing.

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For sure the best melt out here! food came out hot and fast, and staff were all very friendly and helpful!

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Not too shabby. Everything I've had so far has been pretty yummy - servings are fair for how much you pay.

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good service nice workers excelente enviroment Food delicious. The environelnt of the restaurante is Great.

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The grilled cheese was cooked to perfection!! Fresh! Service was amazing! Very friendly staff.

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Macho Burger

Macho Burger

3.9
(186 reviews)
1.5 mi
$$

I've heard of this burger spot online and had to try it! When we arrived on a Saturday evening, the…read morerestaurant was empty and quiet. After a while, more guests started eating but overall there is a lot of space, so I wouldn't worry about not finding a table. After ordering, we waited for our food for 15 minutes. We ordered 2 Macho Crispy Chicken Sandwiches and Curly Fries. The chicken was crispy and flavorful, but the portion was small. The sandwiches were on the pricey side, compared to sandwiches you can find at chains. We ate the curly fries to complement our sandwiches. The fries were crispy and comparable to those at Jack in the Box. To conclude, I would probably come here again because I like the texture and taste of crispy chicken sandwiches. I would recommend this spot to foodies looking for an Asian-flavored burger spot.

Lots of parking and very spacious dining room. Great for big parties…read more Love the simple and easy ordering system, the food came out very fresh and the staffs were very nice. The fried chicken sandwich itself was pretty great, you have to love breading because the breading is very very heavy, but the meat itself was just as juicy. Very very fair pricing for such a huge burger and in a very nice location as well. The tender beef wrap was not so great at all, the beef was far from tender and more chewy than anything. The sauce and the wrapper itself did not really go together. It felt like two cultures trying to mix and nothing really worked out here.

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Clean inside is good
01. Macho Crispy Chicken Sandwich
01. Macho Crispy Chicken Sandwich
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St. John's Bar & Grill

St. John's Bar & Grill

4.0
(2.6k reviews)
2.2 mi
$$

This is an awesome place to watch sports! There are multiple screens showing many different games…read morethat are on. The food is wonderful! There are so many options from burgers to sandwiches to fries and more! I couldn't help myself, so I had to keep ordering

I've been coming to St. John's for years. I lived nearby from 1998 to 2010 and used to eat there…read morealmost every week for their specials. I live in San Jose now, so I don't make it over as often, but I've always considered it one of my favorite places for a great burger. In fact, I was just telling a coworker this week how good their burgers were, which is what convinced me to stop in for lunch today. Unfortunately, this visit was a huge disappointment. I ordered a burger, my wife had the chicken tenders, and we shared an order of cheese fries. The burger arrived completely undercooked. The pictures don't even do it justice--it wasn't just rare, it was raw. After a few bites I realized the meat wasn't even warm in the center. Since they use pre-formed patties, I'd think cooking them consistently would be one of the easier things to get right. By the time I realized how raw it was, I'd already eaten a few bites, and the meal was ruined. We ended up spending about $50 on a lunch that was essentially inedible. It was also 1:00 p.m. on a Saturday, and the restaurant was surprisingly empty. Maybe that's a sign that things have changed, but it's sad to see. As a longtime customer, this wasn't the experience I expected from a place I used to recommend without hesitation.

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Nokori

Nokori

4.1
(36 reviews)
2.7 mi

Want whisky? This is your spot! Whisky flights available with four different tiers ranging from $25…read moreto $225. Lots of whisky based drink options as well as several beers on draft and select wines. Lots of specialty drinks too to tickle your fancy as yours truly isn't a big whisky drinker. Give me vodka or gin please. Anyway, ambiance is cool with several lounge tables to communal tables and bar seating. Bar bites from chicken karaage to agadashi tofu to burger! Can also order from the full menu of Adrestia, official restaurant of hotel. Service is friendly and efficient. Prices for drinks range from $14-20- going rate nowadays. Cheers to 2026! Let's go and make it epic and elite, friends!

Went to Nokori to check it out end of last year, was impressed, but somehow keep forgetting to post…read morethe review. It was featured on KQED local station as an elegant late night hotel bar with izakaya style bites. Nokori is an elegant modern Japanese whisky bar nested inside the modern chic Sunnyvale TETRA Hotel (a stylish boutique hotel, right next to Marriott's AC). It opens late into midnight at times. A signature drink is the Japanese whisky highball. It offers well selected whiskey, and cocktails with shoju with Japanese / Asian inspired flavors. This place has great Japanese-style impeccable attention to details: crystal clear Japanese style ice , extra sparkling fizz for the high balls. Even the non-alcoholic highball is dozed with extra sparkling fizz. We enjoyed it. This location is in the heart of Silicon Valley among Google Cloud buildings and famous tech companies. The customers range from hotel goers, tech workers, Googlers, Bay Area startup people discussing IPOs (overheard during our visit) and apparently food writers (from KQED). It way exceeds the standard of a Marriott hotel bar, and is worth a dedicated visit. Park at the parking garage opposite side of the hotel, shares the same parking structure. It offers izakaya style menu, serves small bites, tapas / dishes in the style of Japanese drinking bars. There is a limit number of intimate counter spaces at the bar, but plenty of tables further away from the bar, a spanning view of the lobby and its modern designs. There's also a glass window view of the garden pathway (the winter Christmas decoration was visible from the window was quite pretty). The bar specializes in fancy Japanese whiskeys and highball cocktails, flavored with modern craft cocktail choices and some Japanese inspired choices - shiso, cucumber. We tried Torched Hokkaido Scallops,  Nokori Chicken Karaage, Chowa Highball, Far East Side, Marsuret Brut. All pretty good. The cocktails are strong.  A highball cocktail is basically whisky / shoju, soda water and ice. It is notable they have a soda pump (dispenser) so the bubbles (extra fizzy) are strong (great) and the ice is crystal clear - Japanese cocktail style beautiful, clear ice, melts slowly, tastes good. KQED explains that a highball is made of Japanese whisky soda water and ice. I have noticed the soda was extra extra fizzy and indeed KQED explains that it installed special Japanese soda dispensers. Even when I didn't know, I thought the drinks were excellently fizzy - for someone who likes sparkling water and fizzy drinks, it was immediately notable! And the ice is crystal clear Japanese style cocktail ice. This highball experience is impressive. We ordered the scallops, delicious, the sauce was miso but a bit too salty. The famous chicken karaage fried chicken is golden, light, crispy, needed a bit more seasoning, but it's hard to find good chicken kaarage that's not oily these days so I can definitely see why the food writers liked it. Overall the menu is worth a try. Love the design, ambience, the modern interiors, beautiful selection of whiskeys, reminds me a lot of Tokyo. They carry a good, high end selection of Japanese whiskeys, though I don't know much about it, I can see there are various vintages present, and some of them with a good age / vintage. There are also wines available, and sparkling by the glass. The non alcoholic options are also sophisticated

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Habit Burger & Grill

Habit Burger & Grill

3.7
(938 reviews)
0.5 mi
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My coworker and I went to this Habit Burger & Grill location for lunch. It is located in a strip…read moremall with SF Boudin, Big 5 Sporting Goods, Taning Bubble Tea, etc. This location has a nice covered outdoor patio area. The inside is smaller than other locations. A couple of kiosks to order from. Self-serve fountain drinks. I ordered the..."$10 Gotta Habit Meal Deal" includes a half Santa Barbara Charburger, five-piece chicken bites, a side (salad), and a drink (agua fresca cucumber & lime). A pretty tasty meal.

Habit always hits different every once in a while. I haven't made it a habit to come consistently…read morebut it's always good when I do. This time, I decided to try their Patty Melt, which might be a limited time edition item. I am a big fan of their charburgers, so I wanted to try the newer item. That patty melt was good! Very simple and delicious! The way the grilled onions, patty, cheese, and thousand island sauce worked on the sandwich, I was pretty impressed (for fast food). Their fries also HIT different, and usually I would pair it with their Oreo shake, but I wasn't feeling it then. I ordered via their mobile app, and I was lucky to find a coupon for 30% off the order due to the Holiday season! The Habit app was super easy to use, and their time estimate range for the order was spot-on. I would definitely use it to save time and just walk up to the counter to pick up the food. Generally, this location is pretty clean and I haven't really had many issues here. Overall, their service is always pretty consistent and quality is up to standards with other locations.

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Laughing Monk Brewing

Laughing Monk Brewing

4.0
(305 reviews)
2.4 mi
$$
Free WiFi
Sports on TV

Okay if you wavy a semi chill World Cup watching experience, this is the place. The perfect blend…read moreof rowdy and chill. Big (clear!) screens. Sound on! Annnnd plenty of move around space. The service was on point. I don't know if it was just our server, Walter but our food and drinks came out right away which is never the case for big events. Speaking of Walter apparently he has been there for a very long time and very knowledgeable on food choices, and drinks. Besides being extremely funny Walter is kind, respectful, and genuine despite being busy=We love that! Again, a pleasant experience versus being around rude , stressed servers. It seems as though the management here is doing a good job, scheduling servers, bartenders, kitchen staff. And did I talk about the food?? we had the brewhouse burger, which was cooked to perfection and super juicy. The wings were fire as well as the pretzel and wings. Elevated eats for game day food is always a plus in my book. I will definitely be back! Gracias Walter!

Immaculate vibes. (we were there during the USA World Cup game.)…read more food pretty darn good though expensive. It is in the Bay Area, so that's what you would expect. if you come during a Brazil game, be prepared for madness.

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Brewhouse Cheeseburger ($20 + $3/sweet potato fries upgrade) Onion Ring Thief Extra 0_o
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