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Mel's Diner

3.9 (70 reviews)
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Moderate noise
Casual
Good for kids
Dogs allowed

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The Reuben.
Steven P.

I got a Reuben and home fries. The sandwich had little meat and the home fries were cold. This was after 11 PM but just so you know, they're not making it fresh, that's for sure. I might have known it, as I took it to go and asked how long it would be and the cashier told me "less than 5 minutes". At least I survived!

Grits
Gerald H.

We wanted a quick breakfast after a long morning of yard work, and the overall experience was second to none. We arrived and was seated quickly, great ambiance with a family friendly feel. Our server was outstanding, and the coffee easily the best we've had. The pork chops were delicious, very well seasoned, and with the eggs, hash browns and toast was a great breakfast addition. The Pancakes were very nice, soaked up the syrup nicely. The grits were made fresh and was definitely worth the wait. Best breakfast we've had in a while.

Grilled pork chops and eggs
Brian S.

Great breakfast! Our first time there and would definitely recommend for breakfast. We were in town for a couple of hours and just got done with our appointment and it was still breakfast time. It was recommended to us so we decided to try. The ambience and setting was reminiscent of the old school diner look and feel. Our server was very friendly and our food was delivered expeditiously, which surprised us because they were extremely busy. Gotta try when in Broussard, LA.

Mel's Diner

About the only option other than Waffle House for a late night hot meal. Been twice and both times it was great! Love the atmosphere and the food was actually really good and not expensive.

Kid's grilled cheese and fries
Angie T.

Reminiscent of a 1950's style diner down to the neon lights, Mel's is such a fun place to eat! The walls are adorned in Marilyn Monroe, Elvis and James Dean photos and Norman Rockwell paintings. The food is your basic diner fare, nothing fancy but hits the spot especially if you're in the mood for Waffle House-esq grub with a much cooler vibe. I got the western omelet and hash browns and had to try one of the biscuits they claim to be the best in the world. The omelet and hash browns were decent but the biscuit truly was one of the best I've tasted. I had to stop myself from ordering another it was so good. It was very good all on it's own, too. I didn't need any butter or jelly, just savored the delicious light fluffy flavor all on it's own. Do yourself a favor and order at least one biscuit when you go! Service was not great on our visit. The waitress rushed us and forgot several items that our table ordered. I'm hoping that was just a one time thing and would go back to Mel's in spite of that, just hope to not get that same waitress-haha. Take a step back in time and visit Mel's! It's definitely worth trying!

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The Wets are the best thing ever. I ordered them on Waitr and got $5 off using code Local5!

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5 years ago

Beware: saw a rat as big as a small dog there. Also. Charged me $6.00 for an extra waffle. They are crooks. Look over your bill.

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8 years ago

What a fun place to eat at...the service was impeccable, the place has a ton of charm and the food would make any Cajun smile...

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8 years ago

Good basic breakfast. Fast counter service. And as advertised excellent biscuits. I'd recommend this place to anyone traveling the 90.

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It is ok kinda bland food more for older people, they got order wrong moat times but they fixed it but had to go back foe it to be corrected

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Very good food and service. We both enjoy the atmosphere. And it is priced right! I had the salad and she had chicken fried steak soooo good

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11 years ago

Great breakfast food. Huge portions. Very inexpensive. What more could you ask for? Loved the pancakes and cajun omelet. Bustling place.

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9 years ago

This place is never a let down. Food has stayed consistent in my opinion. Open 24/7 and has a drivethru also.

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Do I recommend this place you ask?…read more Well, seeing as how we hit it at least once or twice a month you could say it's our approved list of eateries in the Lafayette area. I've been here for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and late night munchies. It's always been top notch. The kitchen is always busy, but the service is timely. This is my go to place for the perfect Reuben sandwich! It's also my go to place when I'm craving a hamburger steak, or meatloaf, or just about anything else on their menu! But that Popeye's omelette is tops on my breakfast list! The diner setting is a throwback to the 50s and 60s, so if you're into chrome and formica this is your place! It's actually kind of cozy, and the servers have always been friendly, even when they're in a frenzy!

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We had high hopes for this old school diner. When we arrived, the place was packed with after…read morechurch locals which usually feels like a good sign, but our experience quickly went downhill from here. There's no host stand or clear seating system, so the entrance felt chaotic. We weren't sure what to do until a nice local told us to just grab a table. After sitting down, it took about 5 mins for a waitress to stop by with the menus. The menu includes both breakfast and lunch items, but the ordering process is confusing. We were told breakfast orders would be taken at the table and lunch needs to be ordered separately at the cafeteria style counter. My husband went to the counter to order lunch while I stayed behind, waiting for the server to return with drinks and take our breakfast order, she never did. The smothered pork dish looked worse than school cafeteria, and unfortunately tasted like it too. It was overly salty and the pork had a weird taste to it. Since we had already paid for the lunch item upfront and still hadn't been able to place breakfast order, we decided to cut our losses and went to another restaurant. Overall, wasted 35 mins and left frustrated and disappointed, definitely won't come back!

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