wow the melt has a place in my heart!!! especially the one in brea! we have gotten the server brandon a couple of times before and he has always had excellent service!!! goes above and beyond for us guests!!! come one come all to the melt in brea read more

Elite Experience: The Melt - Yelp Events Near Me - Brea, California

I totally forgot to write this review but this was probably one of my favorite Yelp events that I've been to yet! The staff member helping me was incredibly kind and helpful when I asked for recommendations. I ended up getting two entrees and just paid a few extra bucks for whatever was leftover from the $20 credit. Of course I had to try their MeltBurger, which was so juicy and delicious! I was shocked at how good their sauce was and it was huge! The other entree I got was the Steak and Cheese Melt, which was my favorite out of the two. The toast was perfectly buttery and crisp, and they were hefty with the steak and cheese! It was so good. I'm not usually the type to seek out burger joints because I love Asian food the most, but this experience will definitely have me coming back to support their business!! read more

Elite Experience: The Melt - MeltBurger - Yelp Events Near Me - Brea, California

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Shoutout to OC Yelp team for this good eat and putting me a great lunch spot near my work! Brandon was so so helpful and knowledgeable about the menu and putting us on things to make out experience the best. For example we were interested in trying the cookies, but the melt regular hands out HOT FRESH cookie samples during our hour. And it was one of the best cookies I've had in a while I'm immediately sold. AND THE SWISS AND SHROOMS BURGER WAS SO GOOD. I think i was too indulgent with the double meat so the burger was almost too decadent but something about the Swiss cheese and mushrooms goes sooo perfectly with the Wagyu burger meat. I also added extra lettuce and onions to balance it out. Their hand crafted sodas were so fun too! I think I had a little of each and I liked mixing them together for a fun experience. The sweet potato fried were perfect too. Crispy on the outside and potatoy and fluffy on the inside. You will be seeing me again Melt! read more

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Generous portions and friendly service at The Melt - thanks Hayley and The Melt staff for the experience. First and foremost, love this new area of the mall; the parking is mid but could be worse. The Melts indoor and outdoor seating options are both fantastic; opted to sit inside on this visit but def would sit on the patio on a warm summer day. I had the Meltburger with 2x meat protein style. Going for low carb and all the gainz and they delivered. Also had some garlic parmesan fries which were delish. Good joint for those in search of a hefty burger! read more

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Thank you Hayley, OC Yelp, and The Melt for another wonderful Elite experience event. I checked out The Melt in the new outdoor section of Brea Mall honestly, my first impression was really nice , bright, clean, airy, and the moment I walked in, I was greeted right away. It just felt welcoming. They have those self order kiosks, but I just went up to the counter. Thandee helped me out , super easy to talk to and gave a couple of suggestions. Food came out pretty quick too, so no waiting around. I ended up trying the Original MeltBurger, and that one was a hit for me. The patty wasn't dry at all, everything blended really nicely nothing too heavy, but still satisfying. I also ordered the Original Chicken Melt to support the business, and that one was good too... the chicken was soft, not dry like it can be at some places. Honestly, both were easy to finish without even thinking twice. Fries were good , lightly crispy. I liked them even more with the garlic sauce (I'm a garlic person, so that definitely made it better ). The pickles had a nice crunch, not too strong. They also had a cookie to sample, and that was actually pretty decent. The space is easy to hang out in. There's a lot of outdoor seating if you want fresh air, and inside is simple with brick walls and light up quotes not overdone, just a chill vibe. It's in the newer area, right by where Din Tai Fung and North Italia are opening, so that whole section is starting to feel lively. Parking was easy too , there's a structure near Nordstrom. Also, download the app, they give you free fries Overall, it's just one of those spots that feels easy to come back to. Nothing complicated , good food, friendly people, comfortable space. Definitely one of those places I'd swing by again without overthinking it whenever I'm at the mall. read more

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Review 56/365 Day Challenge Came here on a Monday to enjoy lunch w my Bestie. Shes never had the Melt. I have a few times since it's open. This will be my 4th time. What we ordered ~ cheddar bacon ranch fries were a fav, i requested Cheese on the side. The bacon bits topped on it and drizzled ranch was the best part. Definitely recommended $ 5.99 ~ strawberry lemonade is pre made in a cup right near register to grab when ordering. Isn't too sweet and perfectly citrus enough. ~ Craft soda fountain drink station available. They offer shakes, ice cream & cookies for dessert here. Received our items in a great timely manner and associates are friendly, welcoming. Lots of patio outdoor tables & seatings. Along indoor too. Restaurant decor was simple brick wall with cool saying marquee that the signs lit up. Located next to the Currently being built Ding Tai Fung and it's across from also currently being built North Italia restaurant. It's where the new wing came to the new addition of Brea mall where Sears use to be. Parking in the parking structure in front of Nordstrom Department store and there were a few right out front of restaurant. TIP ~ Dowmload the app to receive a free fries of your choice when you get the app. Thank you so much The MeLt & our best CM Hayley for the scrumptious opportunity. Definitely will be one of the staple eateries when we come to Brea Mall. read more

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The Melt, Yelp OC, Hayley, everyone affiliated - another solid opportunity for us to enjoy something beautiful.. Brea is my favorite city in OC and I am stoked to see the mall being rebuilt into something modern and beautiful. The Melt deserves love and respect for what they are putting out. They opened within the last two months, right in the middle of where many new restaurants are opening on the west side of the mall complex. Worked with employee Brandon during my dine in experience. Very friendly, greeted each customer upon arrival and wished the best to each customer upon departure. He made ordering simple, helped me feel confident in my choices. The double BBQ bacon burger was decent. The meat seemed to lack flavor and the bacon was a little under cooked, but it all worked together to make a decent plate. The garlic parmesan fries were a hit though! Excellent flavor, good portion size, helped me take the burger down better.. I treated myself to a strawberry milkshake as well, sadly it didn't hit home for me - but it was appropriate... My girl got the avocado bacon melt. One bite into it she was already claiming heaven. This spoke to me. read more

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Came by to pick up dinner for my husband and I. They're totally redoing that area of the mall. It is going to be even more crowded! FYI. I came after work so it was pretty early. It was clean and there weren't that many people there. I didn't get the warm customer service that everyone else received. I felt like I asked a question and the answer was vague and didn't help me. Anyways, I got my husband the original. He said the flavor of the patty was good. He enjoyed it. I got the mushroom one protein wrap because it's a weekday...balance lol I also added garlic fries. That was tasty even after taking a ride home which was about 20 minutes away. I wasn't offered a cup to try the sodas like other yelpers. I had to ask for a cup of water and he kinda just pointed. Food good, parking is ehh, location is good. read more

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Really enjoyed my meal here! I visited on a weekday night and walked right up to the counter to order. There are self-order kiosks which are probably convenient when it is busy. The staff were nice and friendly. It took about 10 mins to receive my order. This experience allowed for a $20 limit, so I got to try the BBQ bacon burger and garlic parmesan fries. What I liked most about the burger is that you can taste the high quality ingredients. I ate it all without feeling sick after. The fries were definitely very garlicky. The soda machine offered "craft sodas" which was a nice touch. Lots of seating inside and outside. The vibe is casual. It's located in the new, renovated area of Brea mall. I'll definitely be back for when I'm craving a high quality burger. Thank you Hayley for letting me join this experience! read more

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First and foremost, huge shoutout to Hayley and the rest of the OC Yelp crew for setting up this Elite Experience! I used to go to a lot of these Elite events pre-Covid and even the few years following but I've been away for quite a while. I wasn't able to go to any Elite event for the entirety of 2025 so I was excited to see one for The Melt at the Brea Mall which is very close to home. Anyways, as I entered, I was greeted right away by a young gentleman named Kevin A (at least that's what was on the receipt). I inquired about the spicy mission meltburger since I'm a bit of a spice fiend but was also open to any recommendations. He did recommend one of the chicken sandwiches but did mention that the spicy mission is also delicious. Here's what I ordered: **Double Spicy Mission Meltburger: Added raw onions to my burger because it was a free add-on! Wow, this was a very flavorful burger with loads of cheese. After two bites, the burger fell apart but I had a fork so I just finished it off with that, mostly. Also, I hate when I order a burger expecting it to be spicy and it's actually not. However, this particular burger packed a good punch including the fresh jalapeños inside as well. (5/5) **Garlic Parmesan Fries: MMM, delicious! Plenty of parmesan flavoring and a very generous amount of garlic. Best fries I've had in a while and even better with ketchup mixed with black pepper on the side! (5/5) I also got a medium drink to go with my meal. I didn't catch the brand of sodas they use but it's a healthier option since they use real cane sugar. I tried the black cherry which was okay but that ginger beer was absolute fire! I rarely drink soda these days but that ginger beer is something I'll definitely look forward to in the near future when I visit The Melt again. I 100% recommend The Melt and I see myself visiting again sooner than later. I can't wait to try their sandwich options next time. read more

Elite Experience: The Melt - Spicy Mission (Double) & Garlic Parmesan Fries - Yelp Events Near Me - Brea, California

Shoutout to the Yelp team for another great experience at the Melt! I didn't realize they had opened one here, and am so glad I now know! Parking was a breeze on this Thursday evening and the space surrounding the melt is super cute (and still developing). I can't wait to see it when it's done! The restaurant itself is cute and clean. It has a nice patio area and a small shade structure. Upon entering, you're greeted with kiosks and a cashier. There are also physical menus while standing in line for the cashier. Offering was super easy! I came with my husband and we ordered the Swiss and shroom burger, the Mac & Cheese, and the crispy chicken sandwich. All of them were very good! I would definitely reorder. While sitting on the patio, we were also given free cookie samples! Overall, this place is great! I can't wait to come back. read more

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The Staff at the Melt were amazing! Great service and great vibes. We ordered two Double BBQ Bacon Burgers with a side of Fries and it was as delicious as it looked. Meaty and juicy burger patties inside a soft, not too thick bun. I'll definitely be back soon! Thank you The Melt! read more

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Thank you to the Melt staff and Haley for a wonderfully delicious Yelp Elite Experience! I've seen rave reviews for the Melt, then to have it be a Yelp Event ~. SCORE!!! With something many main course options, how to even choose??! I went with the BBQ burger and had sweet potato fries and the tomato soup with grilled cheese croutons as sides. For drinks they offer craft sodas or unsweetened iced tea. The BBQ burger is made with 1/3 lb angus & Wagyu beef, smoked bacon, 2 slices of cheddar cheese, crispy onions, and BBQ sauce (I added lettuce and tomatoes for no additional fee) all tucked into an artisan bun. This burger was perfectly balanced, super juicy, and just plain delicious!! SO GOOD!!! The sweet potato fries were good, but I would have loved them if they were slightly crunchier (personal preference). I was really looking forward to the tomato soup with grilled cheese croutons and it was fantastic! Turning a grilled cheese into croutons to top tomato is genius!! I'm already looking forward to coming back with my favorite foodie friends :) read more

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First, hats off to Hayley and the OC Yelp team for teaming up with the Melt. We left pretty satisfied! I hadn't been to the Brea mall in maybe over a year and had no idea how many new stores and restaurants had been added! The Melt is located near the new Rivian store and across from North Italia. We parked in the Nordstrom parking structure and it was not a far walk whatsoever. There is plenty of seating outside and inside. The place is well lit up and the logo colors are catchy when you walk up. We arrived around 4:45pm on a Friday. Not busy at all. Ryan helped take our order and was super polite and patient while we asked some questions about the menu. I ordered their Melt Cheeseburger, I only ordered it with a single patty and so glad I did. The patties are nice and thick. I got full off the burger and barely got to dive into the garlic fries I ordered. I paired the fries with some ranch but dressing is not really needed as they are delicious and crispy on their own. My buddy ordered the chicken sandwich and bacon fries. Wow, that chicken patty was a masterpiece. Huge, juicy, and hot! It was a good size and we both were so full after eating out main courses. Ryan came by to ask if we needed anything else and also let us sample their dark chocolate chip cookies which are the best! Served warm, soft center and crisp edges! My fave! We really appreciated all the kind and attentive help we received and so glad we were able to attend this event! read more

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Thank you Yelp Elite and The Melt for this delicious experience! The staff was friendly and the place had a bright, fun feel. I ordered the single mushroom swiss burger and garlic parmesan fries. Mushroom Swiss Burger- The patty is juicy and flavorful. The swiss cheese was grilled until melted. A generous amount of sliced mushrooms and spinach made every bite hearty. The cherry on top was the crispy fried onions. Now that's a burger! Garlic Parmesan Fries- Served fresh from the fryer. They are crisp and savory with a strong garlic flavor, complemented with grated parmesan cheese. Delight in every bite! Thanks again for this wonderful experience! read more

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I love how juicy the burger is. This is my first time at The Melt. Thank you Hayley and YES for arranging this event. The parking is a little bit tricky because the last time I went to Brea Mall it was not like this so I had to park in the parking building, but the walk was not that far. I was able to combine my order along with an extra burger, and I was able to redeem the rewards from the app because for your first order, you got a free fries. So on top of $20 credit that you gave it's pretty a good deal. The meat is very juicy. I keep it as medium rare. The cheese is divine and really, really love the variety of what they offer. I can't wait to be back and I believe there's melt around my area too. read more

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The Melt is located in the new outdoor section of the Brea Mall. It's a bright clean airy space with a staff who greets you the moment you walk in the front door with "hi, welcome!" There were 4 self serve kiosks, but I decided to walk up to the friendly cashier. I asked him what to order and he suggested the patty melt, so that's what I got. And an order of fries. He also gave me a complimentary cup for soda and a side of ranch. The food: * Patty Melt- bread was perfectly toasted, nice cheese pull, but the burger patty was very salty (3/5) * Pickle - subtle flavor, good crunch (4/5) * Fries - crispy lightly seasoned skinny fries (4/5) Next time, I'll try a straight up grilled cheese. Hoping that will be 5 stars. I am not a soda drinker, but I thought I would try it since it was complimentary and I wanted to review it. I got the pure cane sugar cola. It wasn't as sweet as artificial sodas so I really liked it (5/5). I was about to finish my review and leave when the friendly cashier came by with a tray of freshly baked chocolate chip pretzel cookie samples for everyone seated at the restaurant. So of course I had to try it! It was warm and oozy with chocolate and the pretzel gave it just the right saltiness (5/5). Amazing experience! Hope to be back soon for the grilled cheese! read more

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What a fun Yelp event! First off- kiddos to Brandon for being welcoming and on top of greeting everyone walking in! And Matthew (who brought us our food) for being so accommodating and bringing all the stuff we needed. Talk about great customer service! The restaurant was clean and orderly. Everyone seemed to be enjoying their meals and time together- so we were excited! I brought the whole family in so we could try lots of things. Thanks to Brandon-- we tried a couple of his faves and they didn't disappoint! We ordered the: Shroom Burger Spicy Crispy Sandwich Caesar salad Kids grilled cheese + tomato soup Kids burger with fries. The spicy crispy sandwich was the MVP. Perfect amount of spice and the chicken was super juicy. Shocked by how much we enjoyed it. The shroom burger was flavorful and made us spinach believers. The kids loved their meals and even stated that it was better than their grilled cheese and tomato soup from Disneyland! The fries were cooked perfectly and the pickle was delightful. We ended the meal with Brandon going around and offering a cookie sample. Which was perfectly warm and gooey chocolatey goodness. We will def be back! read more

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I haven't been to the west side of the Brea Mall in quite a while, so it was nice to visit The Melt and also see the other new spaces. They have a nice shaded patio area out front, and a good amount of seating inside which is well air conditioned. The interior and exterior are decorated nicely. They have four ordering kiosks which I'm sure speeds things up when they are busy. I went up to the counter to order and several staff members were very friendly and handled the Yelp offer efficiently. I ordered the Steak & Cheese melt, with the garlic Parmesan fries and a drink. I really enjoyed the sandwich. It had great sourdough bread with the perfect amount of char. The onions, red peppers, and jalapeno went great with the steak and cheese. It is a pretty good sized sandwich and I ended up taking the second half home to eat later. It also came with a big slice of dill pickle. The fries were a generous serving size and arrived hot right out of the fryer. They were definitely very garlicy, and I think we will be safe from vampires for a while. I never drink soda, but I couldn't resist trying the black cherry soda. It was tasty, but a little sugary for my virgin soda palette. It is nice that they use cane sugar instead of high fructose corn syrup. In hindsight, I wish I had tried the ginger beer soda too. My girlfriend tagged along and wanted to try something. She ordered the crispy spicy chicken sandwich wrapped in lettuce. There must have been a little miscommunication as it arrived on a bun. They were happy to remake it, and quickly delivered it to our table. She thought it was a bit of a miss. The chicken was a little under-cooked, and the breading wasn't crispy at all. They offered to refund it, but we said it's ok. It was a nice gesture when the cashier still came back to our table and gave us a $10 gift card to make up for it. I loved my steak & cheese melt and will come back to try their burgers. Thanks Yelp and The Melt for this experience! read more

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Awesome event that showed me all the new development in the Brea Mall. I ordered the melt burger and the Mac and cheese, and everything was delicious. The quality of the ingredients shined and the pricing was great for the high quality that you're getting. Just come expecting a very heavy meal, as everything was super fatty and delicious. Service was really good. Food came out quickly and they were generous with all their condiments. Really easy to order, whether that's with their ordering station screens or in person. Parking was relatively easy in the parking structure, but valet is available (since the event was only on weekdays, the mall wasn't too crowded). Really enjoyed how the event allowed us to reduce $20 on the bill, so we could try out more things. Excellent event! I'm a new fan of the Melt! read more

Elite Experience: The Melt - Yelp Events Near Me - Brea, California

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Who does not like a free burger? Thanks to Haley who hooked me up with an invite to the Yelp Elite event. I had never been to this mall before so it took a minute to find the actual restaurant. Tons of construction going on nearby but it did not affect my lunch. Service was sweet and kind and my bbq bacon cheeseburger, fries and soda were ready in a jiffy. Piping hot and super fresh. They have a cool soda machine with both traditional and funky flavors. The burger was cooked perfectly and was delicious. The fries were heavenly. Lightly seasoned and not undercooked. They even walked around offering fresh baked cookies! A terrific meal and very much appreciated. Check this place out for some tasty grub. read more

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Thank you to The Melt and Yelp! My family and I just ate at this location a few weeks ago because my kids love running around the green area right outside so I was very happy to come back for this perk! I swung by on a Tuesday for lunch and got the avocado bacon melt, garlic Parmesan fries and a lemonade. Loved the food (I took it to go) and have half of it left for a second meal! The staff were super nice and food came out quickly. The Melt is a great addition to the Brea Mall and I'll be back! read more

Elite Experience: The Melt - Yelp Events Near Me - Brea, California

Thanks Yelp OC and The Melt at Brea for allowing me to try their menu items! I got the double original melt burger which was super flavorful and juicy. You can really tell they used angus and Wagyu beef since it's very umami. The sweet potato fries were also perfect texture since they were crispy on the outside but fluffy on the inside. It had like a bbq-like seasoning on it which was good. I also tried their cookies and cream shake as a little treat and that was delicious too! Will def be back esp if I need something quick but bomb to eat at Brea mall! read more

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When I used to go to The Spectrum a bunch The Melt was always in the rotation of places to eat. I always liked the humble menu that was overly complicated and was just variations on melts, burgers, chicken sandwiches, and mac. While not the cheapest option, it was always in the mix. I'm glad to see the location in Brea carries on this legacy of quality and taste. My steak & cheese melt was the epitome of a classic updated. Usually I don't think of a sandwich as a cheesesteak unless it has the Whiz, but this was a good substitute. Every bite was cheese, oily, and rich with good chunks of steak in every bite. The fries alongside it were perfect as an accompaniment. I like the service. The guy at the counter was super enthusiastic and proactive. And he didn't look at all jaded at handling yet another Yelp Elite shindig. I also liked the staff coming around offering free chocolate chip cookies samples like they were Pez. The location is a nice in that new section of the mall where all the new businesses are opening up. And inside had plenty of space with a mix of two-tops, four-tops, high, and low tables. I even found time to read my book because it was so chillax in there. Overall, I think The Melt will feature in my weekly routine yet again. read more

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Thank you Yelp OC for the experience! The staff here was friendly and quick to service us. The milkshake was soooo bomb. The strawberry flavoring was fresh and did not taste artificial at all. The food was fresh and yummy! Thank you! read more

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Thank you to Yelp OC for having another experience to try this month! I didn't know the Melt was now also in the Brea mall as they are evolving the area with new restaurants and stores, so I was thoroughly excited to be around the area to try the Melt and just explore the mall after a long time away. I came with my girlfriend to try out the menu and we got a lot... I wasn't expecting the proportions to be so big honestly. She got the BBQ bacon melt, a Caesar salad side, and garlic Parmesan fries, and they accidentally gave the wrong order of fries and replaced them really quickly after they noticed, so the workers were really on top of things! I got the melty mac, a double spicy mission melt, and garlic Parmesan fries. Charles was working in the front and he was so awesome! He was really friendly, patient, helpful, and overall the best. He offered us fountain drinks too which was a really nice gesture. I have nothing but good things to say overall with everything. Like I said before, I wasn't expecting those proportions, so for once, this might be a place where I don't feel like the food feels overpriced one bit. On top of this, literally everything was great, the Mac had some bread toppings and was so good and cheesy but didn't feel heavy. The burger was huge, but it was juicy and dare I say one of my favorite burgers I've had in a while. And the fries were just done really well. I would honestly say this experience has influenced me, and I might be visiting it more often whenever I'm at Irvine Spectrum or any areas that have the Melt! The overall experience was a joy and the food was truly top tier for a place like this! read more

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It's located behind the Dick's Sporting Goods and near the parking structure! It's a nice location and very clean inside! It's very modern and clean! I ordered a double spicy and a side of garlic Parmesan fries! The fries are crispy and have good garlic and Parmesan flavor! They are the perfect thickness, not too thick and not too thin. The double spicy was delicious and the meat was overflowing from the bun! The spice was tolerable and not overpowering! It was well balanced! I ended up having to use a fork and knife to eat the rest of the burger because it fell apart. The meat is well seasoned! Thank you Hayley and yelp team for allowing me the opportunity to try a new restaurant I've never been to! I will definitely come back here! read more

Elite Experience: The Melt - Double Spicy + Garlic Fries - Yelp Events Near Me - Brea, California

Thank you for such an awesome event. Cashier taking my order was very polite! I got the shroom burger, garlic Parmesan fries, Mac ad cheese, and Cobb salad. Aside from getting $20 credit, their food prices aren't bad at all. I knocked off a star because they forgot my pickle spears read more

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Great service and the guy taking our order was helpful. I got the spicy chicken sandwich, fries, and soda drink. The spicy sandwich was actually spicy. The chicken was moist and juicy. Good amount of sauce and peppers in the sandwich. The fries were good. Can't really taste the salt in there though. Had to add salt and use ketchup. Tried their sodas and all of them were good. They're all made with pure cane sugar. Pricey but good portions. read more

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Thank you Yelp OC and Hayley as always for setting this up! Very excited for this to be in Brea--I love the Brea mall and am so hyped about all of the cool things coming to my local mall! Parking was eh here--you either park in one of the pick up spots or the structure. This is right across from Nordstrom and right next to the new outdoor area. I walked in and there was no line, woot woot. Akeelah was awesome with giving me recommendations and helping me decide (she's had a lot of stuff on the menu and was very well-versed!) I winded up getting an avocado bacon melt, French fries, and a cookies and cream milkshake. PHEW, what a meal. Get your lactaid ready fellow lactose intolerant yelpers. Also make sure to bring cash to tip!!! I always try to tip at Yelp elite events (: From receiving my buzzer to getting my food, it was around 6 minutes. That's fast! And when it went off, they were quite literally bagging the food right from the kitchen. It's that fresh!! The milkshake. I'm not usually a milkshake person because they're runny but DANG, this was thick and full of cookies and cream flavor. I'd come back just for this. The melt was LOADED with avocado and the kick from the jalapeño was delicious. The fries were seasoned very well and were the perfect texture imo. I also got a pickle slice on the side I could barely finish half of this meal because it was so filling but color me impressed, The Melt. This might be one of my top Yelp elite experiences--definitely will be returning. read more

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Thank you for hosting! Lovely chance to get to try The Melt- checking in was a breeze and the service was fast and friendly. It wasn't too busy when we arrived but as we were dining, they definitely got their lunch rush! I opted to get the swiss and shroom burger and it was surprisingly not too heavy! I normally get extreme food coma after burgers, but The Melt was not too greasy or heavy! I also tried their bbq burger, Im not really a fan of bbq but it was pretty good! Not too overly sweet and tangy. My favorite part of my meal was the garlic parm fries! They were super crispy and light and i loved how their garlic was slightly cooked yet raw for extreme garlicness! Grateful to have tried this place out and will def come back it i am in the area! read more

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First time at The Melt and it definitely won't be my last! I came here with the family and ordered the double patty mushroom Swiss burger, a patty melt, and garlic Parmesan fries. The meat on the burger was JUICY! Cooked perfectly and decent amount of meat. It was absolutely amazing. The patty melt was fantastic as well! Loved the caramelized onions on it which gave it a slight sweetness to it. Both the patty melt and burger were fantastic and would definitely come back for that! The fries was fine, but wasn't the best in my opinion. They weren't hot when I received them and it kind of felt like regular fries that they threw on some garlic and parm on it and called it a day. Either way, I'd come back for the burgers for sure. The staff was excellent and they even gave out free small samples of their cookies. It was warm and melty. Just the way I like it. Definitely a spot worth looking into if you're at the mall! read more

Elite Experience: The Melt - Yelp Events Near Me - Brea, California

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This was such a delicious Yelp Elite Experience! I haven't been to the Melt in many many years, and I was pleasantly surprised by the quality of the food. I came on a Tuesday night after a run club, so I was ready to eat! The restaurant was located in the new outdoor section of the Brea Mall. You can order from one of several kiosks or at the counter. The $20 limit was enough for me to get a Mac Daddy, tomato soup, and a drink. On top of that my husband got a Meltburger and sweet potato fries. Everything was SO much better than what I remembered from my last visit 10+ years ago, and out of curiosity I did some research... Apparently the menu was completely overhauled about a decade ago with fresher, higher quality ingredients and a bigger focus on their burgers. The quality definitely showed! The Meltburger was a delicious blend of Angus and Wagyu beef that truly just melted in your mouth. I was worried that the Mac Daddy and tomato soup would be heavy on my stomach, but somehow they weren't overly decadent. One of the workers passed around samples of the cookies, which were a perfect way to end the meal! Overall, I was very impressed with my meal, and I appreciate the opportunity to give The Melt another try after many many years! If not for this Yelp experience, I don't know if I would have gone back to the Melt. Now I know I will again and again! Thanks Hayley and the Melt! read more

Elite Experience: The Melt - Sweet potato fries and melt burger - Yelp Events Near Me - Brea, California

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This was such a great tasting event! Going to this experience was fun because we were able for discover a whole new area of brea mall that I didn't know existed! You can tell the store itself is new also because it has that new store smell! Along with that everything in the store looked new and clean so that was a great first impression. When we arrived we were greeted by thee friendly staff that walked us through our options for the experience and what he personally liked, he cracked some jokes while giving us the run through so that made it fun. I opted to get the double melt burger and Parmesan fries. When the food came out it came out piping hot which I loved cause the fresher the better. One bite of the burger and you can immediately tell they use high quality ingredients. The burger just melts in your mouth and the same can be said with the fries that were perfectly crispy with just the right amount of Parmesan. Overall the friendly staff, great looking store, and great food made for an excellent experience at the melt. Thank you to the Melt and Hayley for making this tasty event happen! read more

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From ordering, staff was so helpful in letting us know how the event worked, $20 off the total. We had to wait for the manager to order & cross my name off the list, but was taken care of promptly. While waiting, a server was coming about with freshly baked cookie samples - which I did save for dessert. It was a lovely sweet ending to the savory meal. I ordered the bacon bbq burger, which was cooked well - patty was a bit crumbly but still juicy, not dry. The bbq sauce was not overly sweet and complemented the bacon well. The garlic parmesan fries were amazing, as the garlic parm flavor was spread well throughout the fries, not just sprinkled a bit on top. It is a heavy meal but perfect for hungry people, would come again just for the fries! read more

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Thank you Yelp for the opportunity to try out the Melt at the Brea Mall! I ordered the Swiss and Shroom burger (double patty) and normally it is about 16.99. It comes with a dill pickle. It was a good decent sized burger and I thought it was absolutely delicious! The patties were juicy and not oily. The burger comes with Swiss, spinach, grilled mushrooms, crispy onions, ranch. I like that it is cooked to medium rare. I didn't get a chance to try the fries or anything but the other items look so good and now I want to come back to try the other items such as the chicken sandwich. The staff member was nice when he took my order. Don't forget to tip the staff! The space itself is decent sized with a lot of tables and seating. Great spot to go to after shopping and conveniently located next to the parking structure. read more

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Stopped by at lunchtime today and the place was pretty busy! The Melt is located in the restaurant plaza across from Nordstrom, with both indoor and outdoor seating. I got The Original with grilled chicken and sweet potato fries. Everything came out super quick and fresh, and tasted good. The chicken was on the saltier side, but everything was good overall (fresh ingredients, solid bun, good sauces, etc.). I also loved the pickle on the side it came with. I definitely want to come back and try their burger next time as that looked great too. Many thanks to Hayley and team for the opportunity, and to the staff at The Melt for being friendly and giving a great experience! read more

Elite Experience: The Melt - Yelp Events Near Me - Brea, California

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I love trying new places through Yelp. I'm so glad that I got invited to try out this new burger spot at the Brea mall. It is located where the new development is at outside of the Brea mall. This was such an indulgent, cheat meal. I got the Swiss and shroom single melt burger and it was super meaty and hearty. Mine didn't really have much spinach in it, but their mushrooms were amazing and tender. I also got two different sides: garlic parm fries and tomato soup. I wish the fries were a bit crispier, but the flavor of them made up for it. Super garlicky, but that's what made it taste delicious. The tomato soup with grilled cheese croutons was really good too. The soup was creamy with chunks of tomatoes in it. The grilled cheese croutons are honestly such a genius invention. It elevated the experience after soaking it in the soup for a bit. Overall, it was a yummy, decadent meal. I'll be back to try out the chicken sandwich! Thank you Yelp, Hayley, and The Melt for having me and making this experience memorable :) read more

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Just moved to OC, and The Melt ended up being the spot for my first Yelp Elite event here. Brandon greeted me with genuine warmth and patiently walked me through the menu since it was my first visit. I ordered the patty melt, garlic fries, and the tomato soup with grilled cheese croutons. Everything was delicious: perfectly crisp sourdough on the patty melt, cozy nostalgic tomato soup, and flavorful garlic fries. I sat outside with my pup, and Brandon even came out to check on us. A thoughtful touch and an overall great first OC Elite experience. Excited to come back and try more. read more

Elite Experience: The Melt - Yelp Events Near Me - Brea, California

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I got the Original MeltBurger, french fries and craft soda. Everything came out hot and fresh after a short wait. The burger was super juicy and even had a beautiful cheese pull. The french fries were perfectly crispy and a generous portion. My only gripe was that the burger felt really rich and heavy; halfway through eating, I wished there were vegetables in there. That's when I saw on the menu that you had to specifically add vegetables when ordering, so that's my bad. It might be helpful for cashiers to confirm if customers would like any vegetables added for people like me who assume that burgers come with them. Restaurant was really clean and has both indoor and outdoor dining spaces. Workers came around offering samples of the warm chocolate chunk cookie. I'm a sucker for a good cookie, and this one was deliciously chewy and had high quality chocolate that was super fragrant. Overall, I was pleasantly surprised by how high quality the food was here despite giving fast food vibes. I would definitely return if I find myself taking a trip to the mall and needing a quick bite. Thank you Yelp, Hayley, and The Melt for hosting this event! read more

Elite Experience: The Melt - Original MeltBurger with french fries - Yelp Events Near Me - Brea, California