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The Melt

4.5 (103 reviews)
Open • 10:00 am - 2:00 AM (Next day)

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Dogs allowed
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Mushroom
Richard F.

"HOLY BEEP!" That was f*cking delicious!!!!!! As a Yelp Elite member always on the hunt for great eats, I was excited to check out The Melt, the new burger spot in Tempe. Wow, it did not disappoint--this place is legit delicious! I went with the Swiss & Shroom MeltBurger (mushroom burger) and customized it by swapping the Swiss for pepper jack cheese, adding ranch, and drizzling on that spicy buffalo sauce. Holy cow, it was a home run! The burger literally melted in my mouth, super juicy and packed with flavor--one of the juiciest burgers I've ever had. The angus-wagyu blend shines through, and the toppings took it to another level. The ordering process was super simple and modern--I loved the big touchscreen kiosks that made customizing easy and quick. No hassle at all. They have some unique soda flavors I've never tried before, which was a fun surprise and paired perfectly with the meal. Bonus points: the bathrooms were spotless and well-maintained, which always matters to me. This jumps straight to my #2 burger spot overall (Shake Shack is still king in my book, but The Melt is giving it a serious run for its money with that melty, juicy goodness). I'll definitely be back soon--highly recommend checking this place out if you're in Tempe. You won't regret it! 5 stars all the way.

tomato soup and swiss n shroom meltburger
Sierra I.

I got the swiss n shroom burger and it was amazing! I dipped it in their ranch and it was even better! The service was great and the man working there was so sweet and gave us free cookies. There's lots of seating outside, perfect for big groups. Definitely coming back PS. they validate parking!

Taylor L.

The burgers were so good! They have a little pink in the middle if you have kids that are picky.. but the food was absolute perfection. We stopped here before stars on ice last week. It was are first time and it was a little busy. All the mobile counters to order were full but the guy working up front was very friendly and let us know he was available to take our order. Our food was fresh and came out in a fair amount of time and was delicious. I got a regular burger but my friend got a bbq one, I think I'll try that one next time.

A burgah!
Lynn L.

Food was hot and fresh! Melted cheese on all the things. Burger was a good size. I mistakenly got the double expecting something much smaller. WRONG! That burger was huge! The Mac and cheese was good. My favorite was the cane sugar soda. So good!

IMPOSSIBLE SPICY MISSION
Lupe E.

the place is spacious and there's kiosk to order from, the employees were so kind, we went after midnight and it took about 10 mins to get our food but it was fresh and everything tasted great with high quality ingredients, i love how there's 3 impossible burger options to choose from for my boyfriend who doesn't eat meat, the cheese fries and mac and cheese were so yummy, needless to say ill for sure be coming back soon, this location closes at 2 am which is a huge plus for me since im a night owl

Kristen L.

The three cheese classic melt is made with sharp cheddar, muenster & fontina. The sandwich bread is French bread. It is cheesy and full of flavor. It helps me feel satisfied and full. The melt burger has cheddar, jalapeño--pickle mix, and Melt sauce. I didn't think I could taste much of the Melt sauce to make it different from other hamburgers. I could taste more of the jalapeño and pickle mix. The staff was very friendly. Did a take out order over the phone. The restaurant is located on the corner of an intersection so it makes it easy to find. They have large glass windows so you can easily see inside. The Wall is basically two large panes of glass. This makes the restaurant seem more open and a larger space.

Mac and Cheese
Dwayne O.

The Melt - ASU Tempe @ Novus Place Original Burger Melt more than 1/3 pound of Angus & Wagyu beef, chopped, grilled and filled with loads of melted cheddar, jalapeños (not too spicy), pickles and Melt sauce on a toasted, artisan bun. (cooked medium, pink & juicy. Good burger, size and taste. Swiss and Shroom Burger more than 1/3 pound of Angus & Wagyu beef, chopped, grilled and filled with loads of melted swiss, fresh spinach, grilled mushrooms, crispy onions & ranch (cooked medium, pink & juicy) is solid winner. Cheddar Bacon Ranch Fries smothered in cheddar sauce, with crispy bacon and ranch sauce, is a solid choice, all condiments work well together. The warm Chocolate Chip Cookies are a winner The signage is a little confusing outside, there is a vertical sign on the corner, but the store front sign says " World's Meltiest Burger" This is a solid place for a burger

SPICY MISSION CHICKEN
Nick C.

I've been to the Melt in Scottsdale and it was pretty good so I tried the one in Tempe. This is one of those places you order on a screen, then you take a pager and go grab your food from the counter when your pager goes off, and then clear your own table by taking everything tot the garbage when you're done. I never had to talk to a single person, but the machine still asks for a tip on the meal. This time I went with a spicy mission grilled chicken sandwich, but I should have stuck with the burgers. My chicken was tough and chewy and really salty. The fries were still pretty good though.

ORIGINAL CHICKEN MELT
Desiree D.

Fast casual restaurant in Tempe near the ASU stadiums where you order at a kiosk and they call your number when your food is ready. The burgers at The Melt are great. The original chicken sandwich I got this time was over salted and was very dry and rubbery. Next time I'll just get a burger. But The Melt is in a great up and coming area and will do well.

GARLIC PARMESAN FRIES
Alan B.

I was starving after work, and really wanted to try this place, as it's a few stores down from a great ice cream place. I think the ordering concept here is freaking amazing!! Used the kiosk, there's a tv showing how many orders are before yours and showing whose orders are ready. Minimal face time with people, especially if you've just about had it for the day lol. The strawberry lemonade I got was quite good, and the fries were alright. I guess I forgot to take a picture of my burger, but I got the one with bacon and bbq in it, and it was freaking awesome!! The bbq was really good. I actually wish they had that for sell. It wasn't too acidic, and was a perfect addition to the burger. Very clean and respectable place. Definitely recommend this location!

ORIGINAL CHICKEN MELT
Naomi S.

Great burgers, I got the mushroom swiss burger and it was really good, a little greasy but overall lots of flavor very juicy. My boyfriend got the chicken sandwich which was pretty good, it wasn't anything crazy though. We also got this snickerdoodle shake which was really really good actually. Inside is nice, we came few days after opening and it was pretty quiet (we also went on a sunday at like 4pm). You order off a tablet and they bring out your food for you. Very casual but fun place for a nicer burger than fast food. A little over priced in my opinion, but nonetheless the food was good

Denise M.

Decided to try this new (to Arizona) place on a whim. So glad we did! There were several locations in California, and the reviews are great. And who doesn't live delicious, melty cheese! The menu has lots of cheesey things--burgers, grilled cheese sandwiches, Mac and cheese, chicken sandwiches, fries, shakes, and, of course, tomato soup to go with the grilled cheese. You order at the counter and are given a pager to let you know when you're order is ready. The gentleman (Nicholas, I think) at the counter was so friendly and helpfull. The dining room is pleasant, with exposed brick and both regular and high top tables. We ordered *Two Melt Burgers. You can dress it as you like--add lettuce, tomatoes, onion, jalapenos, and sauce. *Sicilian Chicken Sandwich--grilled chipped chicken, provelone, fontina, and grilled mushrooms on spicy garlic bread *Queso de Mayo--avocado, fresh jalapenos, smoked bacon, and pepper jack cheese on grilled artisan French bread *Garlic Parmesan Fries Everything was sooo good and so cheesy. The price wasn't bad, either. This could definitely become a regular thing for us!

Snicker doodle malt
Holly C.

Holy Moses lawd above I have seen the light and it's garlicky and cheesy. I was in the mood for comfort food tonight and not in the mood to go anywhere, so I did what I do as a millennial and searched good ol doordash for ideas. I came across The Melt and I've gotta say... I'm pretty sure this is the best thing I've tasted in YEARS. First, the sandwich: I ordered The Italian and added steak. The menu says the bread is "spicy garlic" and whoo boy, they are not kidding. The bread was absolutely *PACKED* with flavor. The steak was tender and thinly shaved, and the mushrooms were out. of. this. world. And the cheese blend? Chefs kiss. Next, the garlic Parmesan fries: just yes. All the yes. The fries were flavorful and crispy. I did need to add salt, but that is no biggie. As a picky fry eater, I was impressed. Finally, dessert: their snicker doodle malt. Think of your happiest childhood memory, and imagine being able to experience it again. That's what this malt was like. Just pure bliss. Absolutely hands down 100/10. Will I be back? Hell yes.

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8 months ago

Awesome service, Nick explained everything perfectly and the ambiance was amazing, Cheesiest burger I've had in a while.

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6 months ago

Love this place, their burgers are always amazing, and their garlic parm fries are to die for.

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8 months ago

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9 months ago

Great food and great service. The patio is a good place to sit with misters to keep you cool.

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10 months ago

The Gentleman who took my order was amazing Aswaldo is his name . Thank you! Food was served fast and fresh! Resteraunt is very clean

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10 months ago

Amazing service and stellar burgers. The food is messy in the right way. Burgers are juicy and well crafted. Deserts are baked perfectly.

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First time here, and was a great experience Nicholas was amazing! Food and service 10/10, highly recommended

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5 months ago

it was a bucket of grease with no flavor, it was my first time but wtf? no flavor other that a greasy pot of whatever you ordered.

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6 months ago

milkshakes, fry's and burgers are all amazing especially late at night. great place for late night food!

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Ask the Community - The Melt

Do you have vegan options? No animal option?

We do have vegan-friendly options, with some important transparency notes: Fries are available, though there may be cross-contact with chicken due to shared fryers.… Read more

What is the parking situation at this location? I know parking in Tempe can be difficult, and not familiar with this Novus area/location.

Hi Jill, There is a parking structure (ASU Novus Parking Structure) located at 747 S Packard Dr. for guests visiting The Melt and other locations at Novus Place. Street… Read more

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Gus's World Famous Fried Chicken - Mesa - Chicken breast, Mac & cheese, and sweet beans

Gus's World Famous Fried Chicken - Mesa

4.5(658 reviews)
5.2 mi
•$$

I think Gus's has the best fried chicken around. Not only that, but the Mac n' cheese is the real…read morething made with real cheese. I even love the finely shredded cooked slaw. There is sidewalk seating for days with good weather, and the dining room has several tables, too. There is a counter to order to-go for, or you can sit and eat at the counter. The decor seems perfect for fried chicken eating--lots of exposed brick, and some interesting paintings of blues artists. Our server today was a real easy of sunshine. He seemed to have a genuine smile on his face the entire time. I commented to my friend that he just seemed like a happy guy. The manager came by and asked how everything was. I love when managers check in! If you have never been to Gus's, put it in your list! You won't be sorry!

Our server Noah immediately stood out because he was super attentive the entire time without being…read moreoverbearing. You can tell he actually cares about the dining experience and keeps up with his tables really well. Service alone was a 10 out of 10. Before coming in, we saw reviews complaining about a 20 minute wait for the food, but honestly that did not bother us because they let us know right away that the chicken is made fresh and would take around 15 minutes. If you know good fried chicken, you already know fresh chicken is worth the wait. I would rather wait a little longer for crispy, hot chicken than get something sitting under a heat lamp. And let me tell you, the chicken came out exactly how fried chicken should be. Crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside, piping hot, and perfectly seasoned. The crunch had that fresh fry texture where you can actually hear it when you bite into it. For sides, I got the okra and mac and cheese. It was my first time trying fried okra and now I completely understand the hype. The seasoning on it was insanely good, especially paired with the Louisiana hot sauce. Definitely ask for the yellow peppers too because they add this juicy little pop of heat and crunch that takes the chicken to another level. Overall: 10 out of 10 service 10 out of 10 food 10 out of 10 atmosphere If you actually love fried chicken and appreciate fresh food made right, this spot is absolutely worth checking out.

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Gus's World Famous Fried Chicken - Mesa - Very nice clean restaurant with the best chicken

Very nice clean restaurant with the best chicken

Gus's World Famous Fried Chicken - Mesa - 2 piece white meat with potato salad and cole slaw and a frosted mug beer!

2 piece white meat with potato salad and cole slaw and a frosted mug beer!

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Houston TX Hot Chicken

Houston TX Hot Chicken

4.2(300 reviews)
0.2 mi
•$$
Outdoor seating
Kid friendly

Tried Houston's Hot Chicken and it was honestly really good…read more Definitely better than Dave's Hot Chicken in my opinion. The sauce was amazing, that's what really stood out. Everything just had good flavor and didn't feel dry or basic. Service was great too, no issues at all. The place was busy the whole time with people coming in and out, even Amazon drivers and people on lunch breaks were eating there, so you can tell locals actually like it. Easy 5 stars.

While the food is absolutely delicious here, it's also insane that I ended up waiting 40 minutes…read morefor a single sandwich. I didn't think anything about it when 10 minutes had passed, but once it was 20 minutes I decided to ask one of the workers how much longer it would be for my order and that's when they finally decided to inform us they were working on a catering order. I work in the food service industry so I was a little confused as to why that's not something they would disclose at the beginning of us ordering, especially if they knew it was a large order. They told us it would only be 5-10 more minutes though... and then that became 20 extra minutes of us waiting. The customer before me also ended up waiting 40 minutes for just 3 tenders. I feel like they should've offered us a free drink or something after seeing us in the lobby waiting for half an hour. And it didn't help that the 3 people on expo were just talking and fooling around. They had also looked irritated when we had gone up after that half hour to ask about our order. While I love the food, I don't know if I'll go back. TLDR: Food is great. Service not so much.

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Tipsy Chicken

Tipsy Chicken

4.4(265 reviews)
3.2 mi
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I've been hearing sooo much about this place, so of course I had to finally try it. We got super…read morelucky because they were open late. I think until 10 PM if I remember correctly. The outside honestly looked like one of those cozy restaurants you'd see in a K-drama with the glowing lights and busy vibe. When we walked in, it was already pretty packed, and more people kept coming in after us, so that's always a good sign lol. The service was also amazing and everyone was really nice. Obviously we had to order the fried chicken, and I loved that all the sauces came on the side so you could dip and try different flavors without the chicken getting soggy. And the biggest surprise for me was the cheesy corn topped with pork. I would have never thought of that combo myself, but it was actually so good. Creamy, savory, cheesy perfection. We went pretty late at night, so parking was easy for us, but I could definitely see it getting hectic during the day since it's in the same plaza as H Mart. So best to double check before going!

Located in the Asian District, I placed a pickup order for wings and pho. The wings were just okay,…read morebut by the time I got home they were soggy, so I would definitely recommend ordering the sauce on the side if you're doing takeout. I also paid $2 extra for ranch and received only enough for about two wings, which felt pretty disappointing. Unfortunately, the pho was the biggest letdown. The flavor was very off and not enjoyable at all--I ended up throwing the entire thing away.

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Tipsy Chicken - The tasty sauce was perfection!  But that sweet fish sauce was pretty good!

The tasty sauce was perfection! But that sweet fish sauce was pretty good!

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Chick-fil-A - Delivered to your door or we can hand off to you at the door!

Chick-fil-A

2.1(12 reviews)
0.4 mi

Simple in, simple out…read more Love that there is a dedicated drive thru line and a dedicated mobile thru line. Made it super easy to pull in, scan the QR code, and pull thru the mobile line. It was every other car/line while I was there - drive thru order then a mobile, and back and forth. Only took about 5 minutes to get my order. This location is all about convenience. There is no lobby, just a walk-up window to place an order and a couple of outside tables to eat at, otherwise the focus is drive thru and mobile orders. Chompies was a landmark in this place previously, but I am glad they replaced it with this style of Chick-fil-a. My wife works close by, and she has a new spot to grab a snack, salad, or sandwich/meal. Looks like it starts out slow in the mornings so this will likely be a great breakfast stop. There is a built-in customer base with the school and all of the surrounding apartments and businesses. Highly recommend this location.

I ordered three meals from Chick-fil-A and made it very clear that barbecue sauce is a…read morequintessential part of the Chick-fil-A experience. I specifically asked for a lot of barbecue sauce when ordering and even reminded them again before leaving. After getting home, I opened the bag and found exactly one barbecue sauce packet for all three meals. The food was good, but it's frustrating when you go out of your way to make a simple request multiple times and it gets completely ignored. If someone orders three meals and asks twice for extra sauce, one packet isn't exactly what comes to mind. It may seem like a small thing, but barbecue sauce is a quintessential part of the Chick-fil-A experience. Hopefully this location pays a little more attention to customer requests in the future.

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Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers

Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers

3.4(407 reviews)
0.2 mi
•$

Update: I added a star for the owner who saw my review and offered to assist with this particular…read morevisit. Stellar effort on their part! I am not going to reach out, but again, the effort speaks volumes. Bravo! Look, at this point, it must be me.... I'm not quite sure. I specifically went with a box combo because I didn't want to deal with a swap on the 3 finger combo... I also decided not to give a $20+$2+$.96 just because I wanted a $10 back... you know? Math. I decided on the $20+$.96 for the even $8. Ok... get my drink, so far so good. Then I get my meal and inquiry as to whether I got my drink. Yes, but not my change. No dispute just a few extra minutes added, my bad for paying cash.... I get home and while I am stoked about 5 chicken pieces in my 4 piece combom, I am devastated about 2 toasts. My least enjoyable part of the meal.... it HAS to be me right? I mean, I made no substitutions, I tried to avoid all possibility of issue... and so, 2 toasts... guess I'll sandwich up my extra strip.

This is a decent canes but extremely busy and a bit dirty inside. The staff are nice and good as…read morethey listen and make sure to fulfill your order exactly as you want. And the food overall is good too as expected at any canes. Also the interior is nice too with movie posters from popular films. There is also the usual interior decorations you see at every cane's like disco balls and other music era decorations. But again the inside needs to be cleaned a bit better and the parking lot could be better. Since it's so busy there is almost no parking and it can be a pain to park. Also need to be careful when driving in as the way in is right near the exit of the drive thru. So that could also lead to frustration when trying to drive around to park or get in without running into close encounters with other drivers. Overall, this is a good Raising Cane's but it can be a mess to park and really frustrating to get in and out since it's right near the ASU campus. That will lead to it being super busy and other chances of not being able to find a place to sit or long wait times.

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Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers
Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers
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The Melt - burgers - Updated June 2026

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