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    The Melt

    4.6 (342 reviews)
    Open • 10:00 am - 12:00 AM (Next day)
    Updated 1 month ago

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    THE MELT ATMOSPHERE

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

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    Spicy mission
    Linda M.

    Cityline fit club handed out $10 off coupons for the Melt so that brought me in today after a great workout. Parking is easy and free in the orange lot behind the melt. There is both outdoor and indoor seating, you can order at the kiosk or at the counter and they give you a pager to collect your food once ready. Food came out fairly quickly, I didn't have to wait too long. I ordered the spicy mission burger. The burger quality is great, so if you're worried about the high price point, you definitely do pay for the quality! Loved the burger sauce and jalapeños. Pickle was good, bun was fluffy. No complaints.

    Rick S.

    The Melt is a unique chain that offers a Hamburger prepared as close to "Medium" (not quite "Medium Rare" for moist meat that is not overcooked. For that reason, if you like tender burgers, this could be your best spot compared to everyone else. I'd recommend THE MELT and they do have various locations too.

    Eddy G.

    The Melt is a great spot if you're trying to grab a bite to eat in the area late at night. They even have a really nice outdoor seating area that's well lit. They have some great options with their various burgers and grilled cheeses. Make sure to get something with a tomato soup. I was also pretty happy with the milkshake. It was filled all the way up into the domed lid of the cup. Love to see that. Definitely a spot worth checking out if you're in the area.

    Rekha S.

    Looking for a great spot to grab a bite? We got lucky and scored curbside parking right in front, but don't worry if those spots are taken they also offer free covered garage parking, just a short walk away. As soon as you walk in, you'll notice the self-service kiosks where you can easily place and pay for your order. Once you're done, you'll receive a buzzer that lets you know when your food is ready for pickup. The restaurant has a fun, inviting atmosphere with plenty of seating options, including cozy booths, tables, high-top seating, a cute patio, and additional outdoor seating. It's a smaller spot with a great vibe, friendly setup, and most importantly... the food is definitely worth the visit!

    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.

    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.

    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 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!

    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

    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.

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    The service was great! stopped by with my family for lunch on a Sunday and got our food quickly. Food was also great!

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    Impossible Patty Melt was superb! Onions were nice and caramelized. This was a take out order. On time - fresh and hot.

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    Regina was the best! She came and kept checking on us , made sure we left satisfied. 10/10!

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    Great joint. Burger meat needs a little seasoning but you can tell it's high quality stuff!

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    Great location. It's was a very clean environment, service was amazing and food even better. Looking forward to my next visit.

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    Macho Burger - 08. Black Truffle Cheeseburger

    Macho Burger

    3.9(187 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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    Nokori - Wagyu Burger and thick cut French Fries.  It may very well be the best tasting upscale burger I've had in the South Bay!

    Nokori

    4.1(37 reviews)
    2.7 mi

    Nice and spacious with lots of different types of seating: tables and chairs, couches and coffee…read moretables, stools at the bar, high chairs at a shared long counter-like table. It had an upscale vibe, but it was in the lobby of a hotel! The menu was interesting -- Japanese whiskey cocktails mainly -- and some food items. If you ask, you can get a little dish of nuts as a complimentary snack with your cocktails. The cocktails were delicious, like the "East Meets West", with most cocktails ranging from $16-20. They have a separate menu for wine and champagne that they brought us awhile later. I think you may need to ask for that if they don't give that to you right away. The drinks were delicious and made pretty quickly, but if you expect table service at this lounge, you may be waiting a long time. We found that the best way to get drinks here is to go to the bar to order, and they can bring the drinks over (or you can wait for them, of course). For the price, I'd expect better service but you may need to go further than Sunnyvale. Overall I think Nokori is a decent bar lounge, and I love the niche is on Japanese whiskey.

    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!

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    Habit Burger & Grill - The Habit - Double Char Burger with cheese

    Habit Burger & Grill

    3.7(940 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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    Sliders Burger - 6 Oz Hamburger w/ American cheese, Grilled Onions, Bacon & fries. FOODIE IG PAGE @DnJFoodAdventures

    Sliders Burger

    4.3(1.4k reviews)
    7.1 mi•Rose Garden
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    First of all the food was delish and hit the spot for a good hamburger. Restaurant filled with…read morefamily and friends and people who looked like regulars. We already knew that we would be going back there as a regular stop for dinner, but we were even more impressed when I realized I could not find my small purse for a couple of days and then the owner of sliders showed up and delivered it to my house with all my things in it. I believe his name was George and I was so happy that there are people with integrity that return property to others. We plan to frequent this place at least once a week if not more often and hope that other others who support good humans running smart businesses will also go to slider burgers

    Did I order on an off day? The reviews are so great and my food was nowhere near being good. The…read morebest I can say about it was that the burger was a nice thick patty but it was a nice thick patty of essentially cardboard. I just opted for a fairly simple burger via DD. I ordered the Mozzarella burger. What I received was a burger drier than the Sahara Desert. No amount of mayo or mustard could save this hockey puck. The bun was good and had a nice toasted look to it and I liked that they put the toppings on the side. But that's where the good part stops. As I mentioned, the burger was so dry. It wasn't even pleasant to eat. On top of that the patty wasn't even seasoned. So, it was flavorless and dry. I ate about half of it out of hunger and gave the rest to my dog. The two mozzarella sticks on the burger were alright. They were the run of the mill frozen mozzarella sticks and weren't really even cooked all that well. The two slices of bacon tasted and looked like that precooked bacon you get at Costco. While I do know people who like that stuff, I don't. If it was the precooked bacon from Costco (or even if it wasn't) it was thin and flavorless. As for the "crispy" fries that were supposed to be Cajun, I was sent plain fries. And they are those frozen French fries that have the crust stuff on them. I know people love them and I am not the popular opinion here but I hate those things. I just like a regular fry that is cooked nice and crispy. These double fried (for lack of a better word) fries are always gross in my opinion. But take that with a grain of salt because like I said, most people like those things. It was just all around a totally disappointing meal. Based on the reviews I was really hoping I would be finding a new burger spot but for me, this wasn't it. I just can't do overcooked burgers.

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    Laughing Monk Brewing - Nashville Chicken Sandwich w/ Onion Rings ($19 + $4/rings)

    Laughing Monk Brewing

    4.0(323 reviews)
    2.4 mi
    •$$
    Free WiFi
    Sports on TV

    Laughing Monk Brewing in Sunnyvale is my go-to place for happy hours with my team. Great selection…read moreof cocktails, mocktails, beers, and wines. My personal favorite is the Green Sting, made with cucumber, really nice and refreshing. The lychee mango martini with boba is also a standout, sweet and unique, just how I like my drinks. Onion rings and chicken wings are solid. The buffalo mac and cheese pizza (minus the mac and cheese on the pizza that is) is brilliant, one of the best pizzas I've had there. Garlic parmesan french fries pair well with the drinks too. Patio overlooking the lake is a highlight, modern interiors, great service. Try to reserve a table beforehand. Highly recommended for happy hours and great drinks!

    We came here on Labor Day late afternoon. 6 of us and some dogs. I went inside and there was a sign…read morethat stated there was no host, to go to the bar to get seated. I go to the bar and asked for a table outside. Bartender said it would take 20 minutes to get seated cause there was only 2 of them working..? Ok that's fine. 3 of us order a drink while we wait.. they don't have the 3 beers on draft that we wanted. Weird. But they had them in cans. And when I asked if I could purchase the cans to drink there, I was told that they would have those.drinks on draft.. which is it, Anyway.. food is OK. The fried green beans were actually good. But that's it. This place needs to get themselves situated.

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