This is our go to place for breakfast since we moved. Their food is always consistently delicious so you know what to expect. I usually get two eggs over easy with potatoes, toast with a side of meat sauce. They got rid of hash browns due to the cost and have never brought them back so that is disappointing. They were one of the best around. Husband gets the corn beef hash or the 2 2 2 with pancakes eggs and meat. We have also been for lunch for a BLT or patty melt. It's usually cold inside so dress accordingly. There's something here for everyone. read more

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Very good and I had to take home 1/2 of my lunch for dinner. Thank you from Gail who lives in Mesa AZ

Went here for breakfast .. I had the "usual" . 2 eggs , gobs of home fries and bacon and toast for 6.99$! Wife had a skillet . Also had one pancake to test and it was amazing . Place is spotless , bathrooms especially clean, not roomy but so clean they smelled good ! Would go here every day for breakfast ! read more

Mel’s Diner - "The usual", with Italian bread toast - Diners Near Me - Rochester, New York

Stopped into Mel's for a quick breakfast recently. Got the Country Omelette (sausage and cheese omelette with biscuits and gray and choice of potato). It was pretty good, not mind blowing, but not bad either. Asked for home fries, and I'm not sure what their version of home fries is, but they seemed like hash browns, which I'm not a fan of. My guest had the Waffle A La Mode. This waffle was perfect, and not soggy (like the ones at another area diner whose owner sent me a nasty message recently). Despite having ice cream, whipped cream, and syrup on top, the waffle held up great! Portions were very generous. Prices were higher than listed on their website, and pricier than other area diners. $25 for breakfast for 2 is a tad high. Will still likely be back again to try other tasty sounding menu options. read more

Mel’s Diner - Country Omelette - Diners Near Me - Rochester, New York

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Came for lunch on a weekday with my mother. Not the first time we've eaten here. They've really spruced up the place. Looks nice. The food was great as always. I enjoyed the shaved prime rib melt. The French fries were perfectly crisp! Ooey. Gooey. Prime rib. Yum. Mom had a ham and Swiss omelette and loved every bite. Consistently great food time and time again. read more

This is my go to breakfast!.It honestly hits EVERYTIME! The size of the biscuits are huge and the eggs are cooked to perfection! The hollandaise sauce is beyond good! #yummy read more

Mel’s Diner - Eggs Benedict with Grits - Diners Near Me - Rochester, New York

Service was great , presentation and taste of food was not that great / when they advertised juicy 8oz steak I didn't envision a pool to go along with it. The atmosphere was busy but pleasing to the eye a bit small in there but none the less beautiful. read more

Mel’s Diner - Ordered the steak and eggs , not sure why the steak was so drenched in water potatoes were flavorless , but over all the service was great. - Diners Near Me - Rochester, New York

Nicely decorated and clean. Friendly staff. Coloring provided for kids. Good homestyle food. No breakfast specials, so have same menu items everytime. Kinda small so hard to get into sometimes. read more

Went to Mel's for the first time this evening; the wife and I truly enjoyed our meal. We were greeted as soon as we walked in and made to feel welcomed. They were busy but we were seated in less than 5 minutes. The menu is varied and items are reasonably priced. The restaurant is clean and well lit. Food and service were excellent! We'll be visiting again very soon. read more

Breakfast with my bride on a Saturday morning while visiting the ROC. We even encouraged our server to do her best "Flo" impression and she did it well. The food here is eggscellent (see what I did there?), as is the service. Will be happy to come back on our next visit to the area. read more

This Restaurant is always good parking is plentiful, and they always have a seat for you food is fresh and hot I recommend this place to all. read more

Mel's Quesdilla is AMAZING!!! I get all the time when I come to Mel's. I ordered the Hot Roast Beef sandwich with mashed potatoes. Another great dish!!! Staff is always friendly, place is always clean and the food is so darn good. Good home cooked diner food with an A+++ rating. I can only give five stars on this but I give them a 10 easily! read more

Service at Mel's can be a hit or miss but in general, I love coming to this place at whatever time of the day. They give a good family vibe and on our most recent visit, I enjoyed their steak and shrimp while my husband enjoyed their fish fry dinner. While the steak wasn't the best cut, we like coming for the family atmosphere and service. read more

Mel’s Diner - Steak and fried shrimp - Diners Near Me - Rochester, New York

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I tried Mel's Diner for the first time the other morning when a friend was in town and I regret not coming sooner. A quick three minute drive from me may make me a regular. Service was great -- I didn't feel rushed when looking the menu which some diners I get that feeling. Our server was attentive but not not overbearing. The food was like nothing else. I ordered the frittata and it was out of this world good. The flavors, crunch from potato's, and quality made it so delicious I would definitely order this again. I loved the diner atmosphere and can't wait to return. read more

Great food and the people that work there are awesome but the hours aren't the best, went up there today before 2pm (Saturday) and they were closed! read more

You can always count on a great meal at Mel's. The food is delicious. They serve breakfast, lunch and dinner. You can't go wrong with the specials . Greens and Beans, Potato Pancakes are just a few of the things I love. The staff makes you feel like family. What more can you ask for! read more

My waiter Alex was bomb.com. not often when you respond with "I'm fine and you?" Does your waiter respond with humor. My food was great. He made our experience fun and we got tons of "free" things like butter, water, and he even threw in couple ice cubes complimentary (inside joke). He also informed us about the Rib Roast festival they were having later that night. I guess my review is really about Alex. Give this man a raise. read more

We had a great time during our first visit to Mel's Diner. We definitely plan to come back. It was a cold, snowy Saturday morning and we went right around 9am. Peak hours...but we had no trouble finding a great parking spot. The inside was updated and clean. I liked how they let us pick our table in a specific section. The decor was cool and they had almost every extra you could need well organized on the table (jellies, sugar, ketchup, syrup, half and half). We thought the coffee was very tasty, though I think it is a little better at the Peppermill. I still enjoyed two delicious mugs, and they were refilled or topped off frequently. The waitress was very friendly, polite, and helpful. She even helped me pick the right cheese for my dish. Oh, and she complimented my hair. I also liked that water was brought out along with the coffee. I always want both and I liked that I didn't have to ask for it. I ordered the frittata which came with a side of toast. I chose white and enjoyed the toast (which was lightly grilled, sliced bigger than average, and perfectly buttered) so much. I have already been looking for chances to go back just to get more toast! The frittata, which came out very quickly, was full of yummy potatoes, green bell peppers, onions, tomatoes, sausage, fluffy scrambled eggs, and melted cheese. The sausage was plentiful and not too salty. Every time I moved the toast around my plate, I found more food! The only drawback was that it could have been just a smidge warmer. I also really enjoyed the tomatoes, but I feel like a lot of folks may not have liked so much of it. My boyfriend ordered the meat lovers skillet with bacon, ham, and sausage and he loved every bite! read more

Mel’s Diner - Meat lovers skillet with toast. - Diners Near Me - Rochester, New York

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Had a really great family dinner here with my family! Our waitress was very friendly and accommodating for our multigenerational dinner of 6! We had dinner, and everything was delicious! Always buy for a great diner meal! The burger was great, cooked how I asked, and tasted great! My husband loves a good meatloaf, and he thought it was a good meal! We also have been here for breakfast, they are always busy on the weekends! Typical diner breakfast, no complaints here! Will definitely return with my family! read more

My family and I are Mel's loyalists; we've been going there since they were in Henrietta, before they moved to Greece. We bring friends there and force them to take our classic "Mel's mug photo" (as seen below)... they never mind because they love the food! Classic, excellent diner food/breakfast. Great price points. Next level customer service. Worth the trip to Greece! read more

Mel’s Diner - Diners Near Me - Rochester, New York

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Loved it! I wanted breakfast and that was what I ordered. Friendly family owned place. I eyed the steak and eggs looked really good. Next time. I ordered eggs, bacon, home fries, toast, coffee. The bacon was quite good. The daily specials were interesting. Definitely, I will go back to sample other dishes. read more

Updating to five stars Been here more than a dozen times now and can say this is my favorite diner in Greece Frittata yes, corned beef hash yes... Patty melt (add kraut) yes A step above an average diner. Noteworthy: Great service Large portions Excellent quality Huge desserts Things I want to try: Old fashioned milk shakes Stuffed waffles Recommend: frittata read more

Love the food at Mel's! Sometimes you just crave diner food and Mel's always hits the spot. The portions are large and the prices are on point. I usually get the meatloaf platter or the chicken fried steak. It's as good as any diner I have been too..most times better. It's for sure one of the better diners in our area. I always order takeout and they never mess my order up. They are quick too. Many times it's been late at night and I had not eaten yet, Mel's has come through and had my order ready in 15mins. If I want to substitute something or have any other request. They are always more than happy to accommodate me. If there is one complaint I will say some of dishes are on the salty side, and if it wasn't for that. I would give Mel's 4 stars. It could just be the stuff I like all has gravy on it though, which is probably what is giving that extra dose of salt. read more

Went to dinner with my 91 year old mom, niece and nephew. The food was great, however, service was so-so. Our bill came to $57.19, we left a 20% tip of $12.00. I pay my mom's bills, and someone in that restaurant added $11.00 to the bill, therefore making the bill $68.19. This means that their server got a $23.00 tip, that they really didn't deserve. The restaurant does not believe we left a 20% tip of $12.00 and they have no way of knowing if we left the tip on the table. And they do not think their server did this either. We will never go Mel's after this situation. I guess the customer will never be right at Mel's Diner. read more

Good amount of food . Our server was very nice people very attentive . Food was good. Looks like they did a little remodeling place looks clean from what I can see. Busy corner . The only thing I wasn't thrilled was the parking lot some potholes I guess it's expected this time of year just drive slow. read more

Mel’s Diner - Western omelet - Diners Near Me - Rochester, New York

Awesome little diner for breakfast and lunch. I got eggs benedict for breakfast and it was amazing. They make their own english muffins. So yummy! The potato pancakes were delicious as well. The staff was friendly and the prices were very reasonable. Would highly recommend! read more

3.5 I honestly don't know why it took me so long to give this place a chance, I drive past it every single day. I guess I was so skeptical because Athena's (the place previously there) was awful. And after the food nightmares in this building I was afraid of this being just another 1star. On to the review : Typical diner with typical diner foods. I'm a sucker for the simple things in life. The atmosphere was calm, relaxed, there were 2 waitresses and a manager with perhaps 5 tables of customers, I was free to grab any open booth I wanted so I went and sat down. The menu was brought to me and it had pretty much everything I expected, lots of sandwiches, wraps, omelettes, and a handful of entrees. I ordered a chicken wrap with a side of Mac Salad. While waiting for the meal I had the chance to glance around the room and took notice that 'most' of the customers were older, in the 70's range, and even so the people were cross table conversing. After that I noticed many of the people coming in being greeted by name. So if you happen to become a regular here, prepare to join the ranks. The place was incredibly comfy overall, and by the time my food came out I was pretty excited for it. It wasn't the BEST, but it got the job done. The wrap didn't have as much meat as I would have liked, it was about 95% lettuce, with a bit of chicken, but still enough to flavor it. The mac salad was pretty good, and the pickle slices they gave with the wrap were very fresh and crispy (I'm a bit of a pickle fiend, never give me bad pickles or I'll hate you forever) so I was happy with that. All in all it was what I'd consider about average, and for the cost (My meal was 8 dollars exactly +60 cents tax or so) it wasn't that bad at all. If you're driving past and need a bite, it wouldn't be a horrible choice. Side note : I didn't get one, but the deserts in the fridge looked pretty amazing, perhaps I'll stop by again for a pie some time. read more

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Have always had amazing service and quality with breakfast and lunch. That being said this past Friday when we came for their fish fry? Not so much? I don't know what their version of "haddock" is but it is not our version! Paid an enormous amount for 3 fish fry's which both of us and (1 to go) left pretty much untouched with NO BOX TO GO and I unfortunately had ordered an extra dinner for hubby! Waitress Debbie was nowhere to be found to ask how everything was and we had to go to the register for her to produce our check, she was busy cleaning and stocking at 2pm??? We paid an exuberant amount! Their prices keep climbing higher and higher every time we visit! We get it, prices of food going higher along with inflation!! JUST STATE IT! But to produce this subpar fish fry and expect ppl to like it? Along with ignored service? Yeah... sorry you just crossed the line!! Maybe will come back for breakfast and maybe lunch since half of your menu has been crossed off and you no longer offer! Will NEVER COME BACK for your #FISHFRY worst ever!! Haddock doesn't have gray skin you have to remove, ever! It's a firm fleshed skin and not flaky! So yeah, that's a NEGATIVE ON FISH FRY'S! read more

Great breakfast. Period. Also have tried the club Sammie. One of the best in town. And the only place in roch where you can corned beef hash not out of a can! Awesome. read more

Really good home cooked meals. The breakfasts are great and everything is fresh. The corned beef hash is

Came for breakfast on a Monday morning and my party of 5 was seated right away. Service is great (feels very much like a family restaurant) and portions are huge for a great price! read more

Mel’s Diner - Corn beef hash with scrambled eggs and hash browns - Diners Near Me - Rochester, New York

The welcome I received was warm and genuine. The waitresses are informed about the menu items. Lots of menu of items (as expected) and plenty of daily specials. I had the recommended 4 way chili with spaghetti, onions,and cheese. It was very good. I ordered a vanilla shake because anyplace that has a Hamilton Beach shake maker on display needs to use it! read more

Mel’s Diner - Diners Near Me - Rochester, New York

It used to be our favorite place to eat breakfast. Me and my husband went there once or twice a month. The food was always delicious and the coffee always fresh. The only reason we will not eat there anymore it's because me moved down to Florida. read more

This is a nice little diner. The atmosphere is nice, but noisy at times and there is absolutely nothing wrong with that at all. My only complaint is that their desserts are rather mushy and they don't taste very good. I'm not sure who they order them from, but perhaps they need to not keep them in the fridge all day. read more

Food was good people were great. Enjoy eating here, a date here with your significant other is nice due to the family atmosphere.

Food excellent the young lady who took care of us (Amanda) i believe her name is was fabulous great customer service skills.

Great family dinner, the food is amazing, great prices, the staff are super friendly and welcoming. I always leave with a smile :)

Our favorite diner, hands down. They make the best hash around! The staff are always pleasant and actually appear to like their jobs which is refreshing. Mel's diner is A+ you won't be disappointed. read more

Excellent little diner and joint! Came back 2 days in a row even though our hotel served a full breakfast with our room! The scrambled eggs were fluffy, creamy and perfect. We loved them so much we asked for their cooking secret! Homemade corned beef hash is AMAZING! We ate here during the week and were seated quickly, I have to believe it is standing room only on the weekends. Dinged one star for the duct taped seats and carpeted floor. The only thing missing was a waitress named Flo! read more

I had been a regular patron at Mel's Diner for many years and always found it a nice place to eat. However, an issue with this diner arose several months ago and I felt that I should leave my comments. I went to Mel's with my sister, who lives in Webster, and who visited me in Greece. My dinner was fine but my sister's meal was disappointing. She had ordered a special advertised that day and it included olives. After picking through a quarter of the meal she showed me that it was loaded with olive pits. We brought this to the attention of the waitress who apologized, but did not offer either a replacement dinner or a refund. The next day I contacted Mel's through their website, explaining the situation. The person told me to give him my sister's address and he would contact her. This did not happen and he never replied to me again. I feel disappointed with the owner's of this diner who obviously didn't feel that customer service was important. I sent a final contact two weeks later stating that he had lost my patronage. This did not bring a response either. read more