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    The Original Mels

    4.6 (27 reviews)
    Open 7:00 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Jukebox
    Laura S.

    This place was so good! It was fun for the kids with the table side jukebox's, robot servers and it had lots of great decor to look at. The staff was Friendly and food was delicious. We had Philly cheese steak sandwich, chicken sandwich, kids breakfast, steak and eggs and the meatball sub! We left nothing on the plates! Thanks again!

    Crispy Chicken Sandwich w/ Fries
    Eric S.

    Mel's Diner and The Cheese Steak Shop have been open for about three weeks now. Every time I've gone in, I've been met with smiles and a happy greeting. I've had a few burgers, a chicken sandwich, and one of the cheese steaks. This Mel's is not like the regular sit-down and order Mel's. You order at the counter at this Mel's Diner, and then the server brings out your food when it's ready. The drinks are self-service, except for the sports drinks. The burgers are pretty decent; so far, they have been cooked to perfection. The chicken sandwich is probably one of the best I've had in a long time The fires and tots are good. Make sure you get some ranch dressing for your fires. You won't regret it. As for the cheesesteak, I have only tried the Pizza Steak. Different but good. It tasted just like a pizza sandwich. The Club Sandwich was fresh and big enough for a second meal. I want to try more of their cheesesteaks and maybe a milkshake soon. Till Next Time :)

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    Tish M.

    This is the "express cheese burger" under their Express Menu. This area is surrounded by drive thru, there's a Taco Bell, Starbucks, Wendy's, and BK and then there's this overpriced gem. Since I was in a hurry, I ordered off the express menu, advertised as being fast. Maybe it is if you're the only one here by unfortunately for me, I arrived after a group of 5-6 so the cook prioritized those regular meals, not on the express menu first so I got my meal an express 25 minutes later. For the price, I could have received more beef patty elsewhere. If you're in a hurry, you'll end up losing money waiting on them here. 2 stars for the curly fries and ranch.

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    Marie B.

    There I was, in the middle of what seemed like nowhere - Dunnigan, CA. One might stop on road trip. Two low tier motels, gas station, and a Mel's Diner! Never eaten at one but sure love history. Chose the Dbl Cheeseburger with Tater Tots to share. Glad I asked about burger size as I only ordered a dbl after gal told me the patties were just 2oz each. I loved that it wasn't the oversized burger too many places serve now. Maybe that's part of the plan... classic portions from the 50-60's era?! Loved the bun, which was toasted nicely and looked like it had an egg wash or something that made it almost translucent... really light but not at all soggy. Cheese melted beautifully and the burger was so Easy To Hold and Eat. We both thoroughly enjoyed the Pink Lemonade too; not sugary and Very Refreshing. Tots excellent and I saved 1/2 which were just fine nuked a bit the next morning. Prices a throwback to 50's also, low in comparison to anywhere I've eaten in a couple years. Highly recommended

    Peggy H.

    Super clean, excellent food, friendly staff I'll be sure to come back. It looks like stepping back in time with all the fun things hanging around.

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    Curtis C.

    Great hospitality, the breakfast was good. Super clean fast service. Looks like a great place for burgers and shakes will def have to try

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    Stopped in for a quick dinner. Great food and service. Clean and fast. Delicious chocolate Malt topped the visit

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    Great food, great service. The staff are friendly and helpful. Tried many items on the menu, so far everything is good.

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    Delicious food and wonderful service. Classic Mel's atmosphere as well, love the 50s design.

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    Food was mediocre. Cashier was nice and friendly. Probably won't stop again. The cheese steaks were blah and not cheap.

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    This small local cheesesteak restaurant quickly became one of my go-to's and is now part of my…read moreregular food rotation. First off, the cheesesteaks are delicious. So far I've tried the supreme cheesesteak and the hot cheesesteak; both are really good and highly recommended. You can't go wrong with the top three, which I believe are the original, the hot, and the supreme. I think the highlight of these cheesesteaks is definitely the bread. It's soft but not too moist, providing the perfect texture. It's not hard at all, like a Banh Mi Vietnamese sandwich, but there is still a nice crust and crunch to the bread with a perfect taste. The pictures don't do it justice from the surface, but as you bite into it, they mix the melted cheese of your choice very well with the steak for a nice burst of flavor. Pair it with their amazing original French fries that remind me of some really good fast food fries, like from McDonald's or other local fry spots. The service is what you expect from a local small restaurant. They're nice, chill, and very simple. You order, and they call you when your order is done. They treat you well, especially if you ask for extra condiments such as mayo and ketchup, though ranch does cost extra. They serve it on a nice little metal tin platter with parchment paper, which makes it feel and taste great, especially when you eat it fresh inside the restaurant. To my surprise, the first few times we ordered from here, we got it to go, and it was still good by the time we brought it home. Regarding the size, I would say normally you can't go wrong with the standard size, which is the regular or the small. It is filling already. If you're extra hungry or just really feeling a cheesesteak, the large will definitely do you justice and make you feel satisfied. In my photos, I've attached pictures of the supreme and the hot cheesesteak. You can't go wrong with either, but my choice is definitely the hot. I've also tried their other items, such as the standard hot dog, which comes with the same bread. Based on other photos people have posted, it looks delicious as well. It is like a standard hot dog, but I'm telling you, the bread is something very unique about this restaurant. I think that's what makes you want to come back. The bread, plus the way they cook the cheesesteaks and everything put together, makes this place stand out. The vibe inside is very chill, serving more as a quick-eat area. It is a nice place to just get lunch or a quick dinner. It's pretty small, maybe fitting only 30 or so people, and they're located right next to the movie theater. I feel like this shop is a small hole-in-the-wall, and I highly recommend it. I don't think you would regret it.

    We ordered the large regular cheesesteak with everything and pepper jack cheese. The portion of…read moremeat was good for the size of the sandwich, but the "large" felt smaller than expected, especially since they only offer two size options. The meat itself was juicy and not dried out, which was a plus, but the cheese was pretty minimal--probably just about two slices total. I honestly wish they'd double or even triple the cheese to balance it out better. We also got a kids' chicken tender meal with fries and a drink, which was pretty standard and as expected.

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