It's one of the few local breakfast spots in the area. Stopped by on a Sunday. Delicious and reasonably priced for the portion size. Staff was friendly and welcoming. I got the breakfast special: Hugo's big breakfast, which included french toast or pancakes (I chose French toast), eggs, sausage links, bacon, and a choice between coffee or tea (I chose tea). Sausage links were delicious -- you get two. Bacon was alright. Eggs and French toast was filling. Tea comes in a tea bag and some half and half containers of milk. I like it! Will definitely come back here for the other options. Just an all around good old, reliable, quick service breakfast spot read more

Mel’s Place - #1 Hugo's Bug breakfast -- filling and reliable - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Villas, New Jersey

The service was fast and friendly. The atmosphere is cozy with a small town feel. The food was prepared perfectly to order. It was a enjoyable breakfast and we will be back again. read more

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Cute little spot for breakfast or lunch. Loved the cute, small vibe and the old model cars on the wall over the counter. We were seated promptly and ordered lunch. I had the cheese steak and my wife had the chicken Caesar wrap. Both sandwiches come with a bag of chips, upgrade to fries is $2.95. We both opted to upgrade but the waitresses talked us out of two upgrades and mentioned one fry upgrade would be sufficient for the 2 of us. Unfortunately the fry portion that arrived was meager and not enough for 2. Cheesesteak was good - bun was nicely toasted on the flat top but skimpy on the cheese and needed some salt and pepper to jazz it up. The chicken Caesar wrap didn't have Caesar dressing - more like bottled Italian dressing, which was disappointing. Service was good, prompt and friendly. Would like to try again as this place seems cute but we've had better food at Castaway Cafe a few blocks north on the same side. read more

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Went during breakfast before starting our day! Was seated very quickly by friendly staff. I still cannot believe how fast we got our food which was very good. A very cute breakfast spot in a nice area! read more

Mel’s Place - Broccoli cheddar omelette and pork roll with coffee - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Villas, New Jersey

Mel's is a perfect locals breakfast spot. The staff were attentive and helpful; making delicious recommendations from the menu. The restaurant is comfortable even when it's busy, with plenty of room to move around and large tables to accommodate groups. read more

Mel’s Place - ABC omelette with fruit - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Villas, New Jersey

This restaurant is our local "Cheers" - where everyone knows your name! It is our go-to favorite breakfast place in the area. The food is tasty and reasonable - love their omelettes, and the service is fantastic. They make us feel right at home - particularly Dottie and Sophia. We go there at least once a week! read more

We were 8 people and we went on a saturday morning it was packed. We got seated in 2 different tables since there wasnt much space. Our server was super nice and so was the hostess. I ordered the skillet and pineapple juice. Also I burned my finger I was about to take my first bite and as soon as i lifted my hand my ring finger touched the skillet and the food on the fork got flung out to the wall so BE CAREFUL when you order the skillet. It was super hot! I wasnt provided a mitten to cover the sides of the cast iron. read more

Mel’s Place - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Villas, New Jersey

We love Mel's,we live in the villas so we may not be impartial. Everytime we go we the food is terrific. I usually get a bacon egg and cheese on a long roll w tater tots what a come up tots for breakfast. When not in the sandwich mood I go for the Hugo which could just as easily be called the huge o two eggs two pancakes an order of bacon and a couple sausage links the big kind cooked perfectly crisp on the outside perfectly done on the inside. It's a complete breakfast you won't leave still looking for anything and will be filled up. My wife is an eggs toast and home fries person loved the homefries. She likes their coffee I m a big fan of their iced tea.The place looks like a throw back to an old school diner. Very well kept and clean Servers always friendly. Give it a shot I'm not sure I like giving awl way our spot but we have it all off season so you can have a day during the season read more

This is a great small spot. We went for breakfast they have all the standards. It's not a fancy spot but a solid breakfast option. We had basic eggs and meat breakfast with toast , coffee and subbed the home fries for tator tots. I opted for a lunch option having a burger which was cooked well as I requested. There was no wait when we went at 11 however I have seen lines of people waiting outside especially during the summer months. All in 56.00 for three this is a reasonable spot for a meal out ! read more

Good food. Friendly service. Interior looks updated since the passing of the owner, but glad to see it is open and up and running again. Came in for breakfast wirh my party of 4 and was greeted and seated right away. Food came out fast and was hot and fresh. Everyone enjoyed their meals. read more

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Food is outstanding, servers are wonderful. Great place for breakfast!The servers are so friendly and attentive. When our friends from the city come down we always go for breakfast. Always a nice experience. read more

Love the food here, potatoes with Eggs are great and done well. Family and friends meet here to enjoy the food and old style Dinner atmosphere. If you like the eggs, lightly cooked, they get it right every time. I get veggies cooked in the potatoes almost every time. One of three places I eat Breakfast at often. Quality food at a reasonable price. Will often do their Eggs, Potatoes, Veggies, and meat Skillet... read more

We loved Mel's Place so much that we went there twice during our vacation for breakfast! Everything about this spot was fantastic -- cozy, welcoming, and absolutely delicious. Service: 5/5 We were seated quickly on both visits, and the service was consistently fast, friendly, and attentive. The waitstaff was incredibly sweet and made sure we had everything we needed throughout our meals. Food: 5/5 The food was outstanding! Portions were generous, prices were reasonable, and everything we ordered was delicious. Here's what we tried: - Biscuits and gravy with medium eggs: Hearty, satisfying, and the eggs were cooked absolutely perfectly -- the perfect medium cook. - Chocolate chip pancakes with blueberries on top: Thick, fluffy, and perfectly golden with crisp edges. Some of the best pancakes I've ever had! - Bacon: Cooked just right -- crispy without being burnt, which is hard to nail sometimes. - Tater tots: Hot, crispy, and perfect for dipping in the Cholula hot sauce they had on the table (a great touch). Atmosphere: 5/5 The vibe is cozy, relaxed, and welcoming. Price: 5/5 Very reasonable, especially for the generous portions and the high quality of the food. We'll definitely be back the next time we're in town! read more

Mel’s Place - biscuits and gravy, 2 medium eggs, tater tots. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Villas, New Jersey

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Everything awesome!! Cute ambience & great, fast service! Can't beat the prices-def not in NJ! read more

Mel’s Place - Late Breakfast on a Monday morning - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Villas, New Jersey

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Awesome breakfast joint in the Villas. Even though we arrived on a busy Saturday morning with several parties ahead of us; the wait to get seated was less than a few minutes. We were quickly seated and waited on pretty attentively. As for the food, the specials are definitely the way to go. You get so much bang for your buck when getting them. The prices are incredibly reasonable for the amount of food you get. And the food is very delicious I'll add. I really like their pancakes, they're thick, fluffy, and cooked perfectly. So in short: amazing service, good prices, delicious food, what's not to like? read more

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Good solid breakfast, clean kitchen and very friendly staff. We went there two days in a row because the whole family enjoyed it. Very reasonable prices for large portions. read more

Good food, quick and nice service, and convenient. We've been here a few times since it opened and it's been great. They have a weekday special that seems to be a good deal too. They also have a private parking lot which is great since parking can be tough in the summer. read more

Mel’s Place - Breakfast- cheese omelette, pancake, toast, skillet. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Villas, New Jersey

Was staying in the area and was happy to walk in here for breakfast. Wonderful selection of food and excellent quality. Daughter loved her beautiful strawberry and banana crepes.. Great service in the small town of Miami Beach, NJ. Will definitely be coming back read more

Mel’s Place - Beautifully made crepes! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Villas, New Jersey

Delicious classic breakfast. Prices are very appreciative and the house potatoes has a special seasoning. Very good! read more

Staff were all so sweet and accommodating. Food was good, the home fries were my favorite part of the meal! The Mickey pancakes were adorable, a big hit with a toddler. read more

Our experience was excellent! We sat immediately were greeted by our waitress seconds later. The menu was extensive and the prices very reasonable for a shore town. The restaurant was clean with an old school vibe. We had fried eggs, bacon, French toast, home fries, and corn beef hash. All done to perfection read more

Reasonably priced breakfast joint with a large menu, friendly service, and most importantly it's clean! read more

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There were six in our party, 2 adults, 3 teens, and a 5 yo. We ordered crepes, 1 strawberry & 1 Nutella, Belgium [sic] waffle, eggs as below, avocado toast, kids French toast with bacon. We will start with presentation: I had two eggs over medium, home Fries and rye toast. The toast was served in a bread basket hot! Real butter on the side. The eggs cooked to a perfect medium and hot. Home fries were fresh, not greasy, and seasoned perfectly (paprika, black pepper, salt and a hint of onion powder). The crepes were perfect with fresh strawberries and the Nutella crepe had plenty of fresh bananas and chocolate drizzle. It really could be dessert! The coffee- pretty good for a diner. Light roast and brew, fresh and not bitter. (I often skip coffee at Diner's, but this was a 2-cup morning). The waffle was crisp on the outside and soft in the center, the French toast grilled perfectly and the bacon crisp! Both dusted with powdered sugar. Service- It was busy, and they quickly accommodated us at the counter (seats six). The waitresses were friendly, and efficient. Pricing was reasonable $7.99 for the egg platter above, other items also under $10. In summary: great food, friendly, efficient staff and a family-oriented atmosphere. read more

I had high hopes, given the previous reviews. The place has local charm and the people are sweet, however the food was not good. The bacon was hard and cold and seemed to be pre-cooked, sitting on the griddle, the eggs weren't exactly scrambled, they were served like a flat pancake, and the pancakes were average, not with the crispy edges. I didn't sense that the cook gave the food much attention. read more

Always great food and service! Wife has celiac disease so has to be GF and never an issue!!! Great prices and great breakfast !

The best breakfast spot I have found in the Southern Jersey Shore area. Great food, very reasonable prices. They serve a good lunch menu too. read more

First time a two star review. Sat at counter on a busy Sunday morning, okay I expected a wait. I did NOT expect to be totally ignored. Got menu on my own, a waitress did give me coffee then left. Then the wait , a long wait would not be minded except being right in front of 5 servers making NO eye contact, no smiles of greeting from ANY ONE ! Been there frequently at a table but never at the bar. It was so disappointing. Finally after 15 mins with no acknowledgement I left. Oh lots of please wait when we were leaving. Where were they when we were sitting right in front of them! Nope not acceptable. Sorry my first bad review. Please acknowledge people sitting right in front of you...... read more

Convince me . . It's been repainted from a bright colorful place to black and white . No more colors or interesting things to look at inside . It's just ok . They no longer serve grits ! That's a thing . Service is good , food is not bad , just unremarkable . The vibe ... I'll have to revisit . I gave it 3 stars because it's in between . read more

Food was great! Did take out twice while on vacation in the area. Employees were also very nice and food was done quickly.

This place had great food and the staff was very friendly and accommodating. I highly recommend Mel's!