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    Uptown Restaurant & Lounge

    4.4 (9 reviews)
    InexpensiveBreakfast & Brunch
    Closed 9:30 am - 1:30 pm

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    Awesome place! The food is delicious and you get great service and the people are wonderful. My favorite place to eat when I'm home.

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    Mel's Diner - Club Sandwich with tots

    Mel's Diner

    3.8(73 reviews)
    27.9 mi
    $

    A surprising gem amidst a graveyard of old school greasy spoon diners. Fremont has had a number of…read moreclassic 1950's diners that were splendid for years, but then changed ownership, went downhill, and closed. Others open, change names a few times, and then fold up. I say this to highlight that having a good diner in the small city of Fremont is not an easy task. This diner has kept the spirit alive, showing that the mantle of quaint throwback eateries is still burning. Breakfast food is consistently good, the sandwiches in particular are remarkable value. Also located next to a gas station and located on the edge of town if you're passing through. The owner also possesses a rare intersection of expertise in food service and business acumen. He has owned other restaurants local to this city that have been successful under his management, setting the bar high for eating establishment in the area. All things taken into account, this is a place worth trying if you are considering it.

    We often visit Mel's Diner in Fremont when we're servicing our cars, and it's always a fun little…read morestep back in time. Given the recent storms hitting the Fremont area nonstop, we figured we'd support this local mom-and-pop spot for lunch this weekend. We walked in and were quickly seated at a booth near the kitchen window and the lunch counter stools. The greeting was prompt, and drink orders were taken--iced tea and Coke Zero. Yep, this little diner is proudly a Coke Zero establishment. Classic! I usually get the club sandwich, but this time I took a moment to consider if I should branch out. But, I ended up sticking with my original choice. I went for the club with tots, crispy of course. My husband opted for the Big Bopper Burger and crinkle fries. While we waited for our food, we chatted, checked our phones, and had a little people-watching session. One memorable moment was watching a toddler trying to feed boogers to a teenager. Classic diner experience! I couldn't help but overhear the servers gossiping at the lunch counter while rolling silverware, occasionally letting out a few choice words. I'm not one to judge, but it is a business, and I can't help but wonder if that might bother other customers. On top of that, I overheard them questioning whether a to-go order looked right before boxing it up. Makes you wonder... After what felt like an eternity, our food finally arrived. My tots were supposed to be crispy, but they were more like soggy, sad little bites of disappointment. I could tell they'd been fried crispy and sat around too long. The club sandwich was good, as always, though I wish the toast had been a little crispier. I get it, though; that happens when a sandwich sits in the window for a bit. My husband didn't have complaints about his burger, but there was one odd thing. The fries on his plate were barely there. He had just a scattering of a few cold ones. The server then mentioned they were making him a fresh order of fries, which left me wondering: did he get leftover fries from a previous order, or whatever was left in the fry basket? It seemed a bit off. He said the fries on his plate were cold, so I guess the mystery of leftover fries remains unsolved. Unfortunately, this was the most disappointing meal we've ever had at Mel's. I'm not sure I'll be in a hurry to return next time I'm in the area. It's still a cute spot with a lot of potential, but it fell short this time.

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