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    The Original Mels

    3.9 (248 reviews)
    Open 6:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    THE ORIGINAL MELS ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed
    Outdoor seating

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    John F.

    I was feeling nostalgic for Mel's and how it used to be when I tried it as a kid. Nowadays, it didn't taste as fresh as I remembered. Maybe everything just tasted better when we were kids? Although the food was so-so, the service was pleasant and quick! I would come back just for the great service. I ordered the chicken fried steak with eggs over easy and hash browns, which came with a side of buttered toast of your choice. The ambiance of the restaurant takes you back, with that old school diner vibe that feels familiar and comforting. Overall service was great with ok food.

    Theodore W.

    We have visited several different Mels Diner locations over the years from Lombard Street in San Francisco to Roseville Douglas Blvd to Rocklin Lonetree. The Folsom location is BY FAR the BEST quality food, the CLEANEST, and the BEST customer service.

    Toast
    Monisha M.

    Mel has the your basic diner vibes. The food was okay and the customer service was good. They do have great milkshakes and fries .

    Philly cheese
    John D.

    Can't go wrong with a Philly cheese from Mel's. Super cheesy sandwich. Good service open late is a plus for a late night mission

    Side salad

    Just left Mel's diner with a happy & full belly! From the moment we walked in everyone was friendly! My friend and I were very impressed how clean the place was! I ordered the Philadelphia Cheese steak and will say it was one of the best I've had in California! My friend ordered the French dip and enjoyed that too! My only complaint was I had no room for a hot fudge sundae! Looking forward to returning!

    Mels Original Cheese Steak Sandwich
    Myla A.

    All the employees were all very friendly, with excellent service. The food came out fast and fresh. The sampler I had was delicious, crunchy, light, delicious, and not heavy nor greasy. My wife had the cheese steak she liked it but it definitely needed cheese sauce. We are definitely coming back to try other food items. Inside was inviting, clean, so many things to look at.

    Milk Shake or Malt
    Kayla S.

    Mel's Diner always delivers! I ordered DoorDash and my order arrived in under 30 minutes. The Mel burger was cooked perfectly (slightly pink), with a soft, buttery bun and fresh produce. The Mel fries had the right balance of softness and crunch, still hot from the fryer. The banana milkshake was delicious and generously filled. Highly impressed with the quality and portion sizes!

    Kids meal (burger & fries)
    Mel J.

    Our family visited here around 10am on Sunday. The restaurant was starting to get crowded but we managed to get a table. We had to wait for awhile for a waitress to put our order but the food came out relatively fast (around 15 mins). - kids meal - burger with fries and oreo: my kid liked it and finished all the burger and fries. I tried a bite of the burger and it tasted good. The fries were crispy and well seasoned. - chorizo skillet: the portion was smaller than I expected. The flavor was on point but I wish they put more chorizos. The hash brown was tasty & crispy. The sunny side up eggs were cooked perfectly. We had good experience and good food. We would come back to try different menu. Tips: do come early for breakfast as there was a line when we left the restaurant around 11am.

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    this place is the amazing and waitresses Bonnie and Morgan are gorgeous and excellent!

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    House Of Mules

    House Of Mules

    4.3
    (139 reviews)
    0.2 mi
    $$

    I recently had a Yelp event in the area and we decided to pregame at a happy hour in the area…read more After looking around a bit online for a spot,we chose the House of Mules on Folsom Blvd. This spot is not located too far off highway 50 and shares a lot with many businesses,so plenty of parking spots to be had. The happy hour at this spot is pretty great with all draft beers priced at $5-While also having Jameson-Tito's and Cazadores priced also at $5 There are many discounted foods available during happy hour, prices anywhere from $5 to $12. These foods range from pretzels to BBQ meatballs, Fish tacos and pizza. We tried the BBQ meatballs ($6.00) and they were extremely tasty. We also tried some beer from Urban Roots and a few Jameson shots-they both hit the spot. The service at this bar was great,the waitress was super friendly and checked on us multiple times. This place is a typical sports bar scene,with TVs in every direction and many sports to choose from for your viewing pleasure. The waitress told us that on weekends they do show UFC events live,which is always an added bonus. Overall I think this is a stellar sports bar and a great addition to the Folsom area providing an incredible spot to hangout with friends and root for whatever team makes you happy. PS-This bar also features "All-Day" Happy Hour on Sundays-so I can just imagine how incredible that must be on football Sundays in the fall-See Ya Soon.

    Stopped off for Happy Hour Great Happy Hour options and…read moreprices. First, the refreshments. Had some Meatballs and a couple of pints of Revision IPA. Meatballs were fresh, juicy and flavorful. Ipa was cold, tasty and love the Happy hour value. Service was quick, friendly and on point. As for the atmosphere, plenty of seating, all with a good view of the many TV's showing various Sporting Events. I will be back. !

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    Bar Area
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    Churro donuts
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    Qamaria Yemeni Coffee

    Qamaria Yemeni Coffee

    4.6
    (244 reviews)
    0.2 mi
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    Qamaria is hands down my new favorite coffee shop in Folsom. As soon as you walk in, you're…read moretransported into a very middle eastern themed cafe. There's great lighting, plenty of seating, cute decor and spaces to sit whether to hangout with friends or study. The outside patio is also really cute and perfect whenever the weather is warm. They have a mix of cultural coffee drinks and more modern selections such as matcha and flavored teas. My favorite drinks are the date latte (a seasonal drink) and the pistachio latte. They also have a variety of snacks and desserts. The honeycomb is super yummy. The service is always great and there's plenty of parking.

    Late night coffee runs just hit different at Qamaria Yemeni Coffee Co.. Came here after a Yelp…read moreElite All-Star event and an after hangout with some of the All-Stars, and somehow this place still had the energy cranked all the way up at 10pm. The place was packed with people laughing, talking stories, and just soaking in the vibe. Even with how busy it was, the place stayed clean, the line moved smooth, and the baristas were awesome the whole time. Friendly, welcoming, and still keeping the energy up late into the night. I grabbed the iced Mufawaa and a baklava roll, and both absolutely delivered. That drink gave me the perfect boost before heading up the hill to my partner's house in Cameron Park, and the baklava roll was the little sweet knockout punch I didn't know I needed. Qamaria just gets it... good drinks, good people, and somehow always the right stop when you need that extra push to finish the night.

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    Qamaria Yemeni Coffee
    Spinach Feta Croissant
    Spinach Feta Croissant
    Qamaria Latte with cream top

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    Riley’s on Sutter

    Riley’s on Sutter

    4.3
    (322 reviews)
    1.5 mi
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    First time here. Used to come a long time ago when it was the Hacienda. We were seated right away…read morewith a choice of inside or out on patio with misters all around. Super hot day so we opted for the ac inside. Kim was our server and she was great! I appreciate how personable she was and helpful with giving us info on the menu. She checked on us often too. She recommend the top two burgers in the menu. I got the second one wagyu beef burger, w herb mayo, crispy prosciutto, fig jam, blue cheese and other stuff that came together so well in this burger! Literally one of the best burgers I've had in a while! Will definitely be coming back! hubby got the beast burger that has New Zealand elk, wagyu and wild boar. He said his was excellent too. The fries were great, both crispy and potatoey, the potato salad was also quite good. Inside has a nice size bar, everything was clean, music was not too loud so you can have conversation. We loved it! Great atmosphere.

    Walked in here on a whim for a late Saturday lunch after our Plan A failed but actually enjoyed our…read morevisit here! They had a nice variety of items on the menu which actually made it a little bit tough to decide on something. I also appreciated the kids menu which included a drink, and the size of the pepperoni pizza was pretty good, enough for both my kids to share. The loaded tater tots had tons of meat and no shortage of cheese, so it was very filling. It was a good dish to have as a meal or to share family style. I do wish it had one more element of freshness, whether it was guacamole or maybe pico de gallo. The barbecue sauce and cheese got pretty heavy after a while. My husband's backyard bbq burger was really good, and cooked perfectly. It had a similar flavor profile to the tots. The sweet potato fries were worth the upgrade, those were also cooked nicely! Lots of seating inside and outside as well! Service was pretty good and definitely had a solid experience here.

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    The bar
    Riley burger and the Wagyu burger with tots! Amazing!
    Riley burger and the Wagyu burger with tots! Amazing!
    Salmon taco and tots (with fire sauce)

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    Salmon taco and tots (with fire sauce)
    Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar

    Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar

    4.0
    (2.2k reviews)
    3.5 mi
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    "David" - The Manager - David did an amazing job making my Chicken, Mashed Potatoes, and spinich…read morewith bacon gave us two perfect to go family pack dinners for our family as we lost someone very special. He surprised us by donating three desserts to the family. We are in awe of his kindness, compassion, and empathy. Thank You Folsom Lazy Dog for all your live & support. What an amazing team of employees that you have working in Folsom, CA

    After a few disappointing visits, I wasn't sure what to expect this time, but I'm so glad we gave…read morethis Lazy Dog location another chance! This visit was a complete turnaround. Our waiter, Troy, was outstanding. He was friendly, attentive, and made us feel genuinely welcome from the moment we sat down. He checked on us throughout the meal without ever being overbearing, made sure we had everything we needed, and provided excellent service with a great attitude. He truly made our dining experience enjoyable. The food came out quickly, was fresh, hot, and full of flavor. Everything about this visit was so much better than our previous experiences. It's great to see such an improvement because we've always wanted to love this restaurant. Thanks to Troy and the exceptional service he provided, we'll definitely be coming back to this location. If possible, we'll be requesting him as our server every time. He made all the difference, and we truly appreciate the wonderful experience!

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    Brunch Menu
    BBQ Bacon Burger

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    Corner Tavern & Grill

    Corner Tavern & Grill

    3.9
    (354 reviews)
    0.8 mi
    $$

    I love Corner Tavern & Grill. It's close to my Mom's hood. The food never disappoints. I got the…read moregrilled chicken BLT sandwich with a side salad. The chicken isn't a huge juicy chicken breast, just so you are aware. It's the thin, flattened kind. Perfectly fine with me since I didn't want something overly heavy. It comes with housemade chips. I'm really impressed by their salads though. I know, so simple, but most restaurants provide boring iceberg lettuce with nothing really exciting. Here though they provide red onion, cucumbers, slivered almonds, tomatoes, etc. I also love their house vingerette. I think next time I'll order a bigger one and add chicken :-) My mom enjoyed her carnitas street tacos. The crack pie is to die for! My Mom was so impressed, she ordered a 2nd one to go haha. It does take awhile to get your food, just a FYI. But worth it.

    I've driven by the Corner Tavern & Grill many times and thought I should give it a try. My husband…read moreand I stopped there for dinner tonight and we are so glad we did! It was busy, but our server Courtney was fabulous! She had several tables inside and on the patio, but was friendly and attentive to all of them. Our food was delicious. I had a pastrami sandwich on rye. My husband got a pizza & a bowl of clam chowder. Everything was fresh and flavorful. We shared a gelato for dessert. There's a full bar and a large selection of beers & ciders as well. Several parties came in that I could tell were regulars. The vibe was relaxed and friendly. We will definitely be back! Thanks again to Courtney for the outstanding service on a busy night.

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    Looking at the bar
    Clam chowder delicious
    Clam chowder delicious
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