Food is alright. It's not the best and it's not the greatest. It's gets packed but I feel like people come here because it's open late and food is decently cheap. Service is a hit or miss our waitress seemed to be worried about her friends that were dinning there so she was clearly distracted. The inside of the diner is cute is gives diner vibe. Overall if I had to pick to come back I wouldn't. The food is not memorable. My eggs Benedict wasn't cooked properly read more

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Found this place when we were in town for my daughter's quiz bowl competition and it was the perfect place to sit and enjoy a good breakfast. We got one of the last tables available, and we were glad we got there when we did because it stayed full the whole time we were there. The food came out quickly and was very fresh. I had a hard time picking one what I wanted because everything on the menu and what I saw coming from the kitchen looked so good. I opted to make my own omelette with swiss cheese, jalapenos and bell peppers; hashbrowns and a biscuit. They advertise that the biscuits are the "world's best" and I have to say they are VERY good. The hashbrowns were perfectly cooked and I could have eaten a second helping of them. This is a great stop if you're in the area, and I feel like I need to make some regular trips to Lafayette to work my way through the menu. read more

Mel's Diner - Waffles Near Me - Lafayette, Louisiana

Great and respectful Staff! Awesome and clean seating booths and tables that were clean. Food was very fresh and amazing to every bite. Definitely have to come back and visit. read more

Mel's Diner - Shrimp Po-boy With Lays Potato chips - Waffles Near Me - Lafayette, Louisiana

We love Mel's. It's a great traditional dinner open 24/7, so it's a great option for breakfast, lunch or a late night stop. I haven't had anything there that I didn't like. Malts, pancakes, club sandwiches, onion rings and some of the best chicken strips around. When all else fails, Mel's is always a great option, no matter the time of day. read more

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Delicious food, excellent and quick service in an old school diner that has stood the test of time! We recently dined at Mel's for breakfast and our favorite noms were the house potatoes, liver and onions, and the hot fluffy biscuits. The thick gravy poured on the liver made me do a happy dance and the biscuits were large and extra hot. My fiancé ordered the beef scramble and while not particularly flavorful, it was extra meaty and piping hot. The pancakes on the other hand, were a dime-a-dozen and suspiciously reminiscent of the hot cakes my grandparents used to order from McDonald's. All things considered, this diner had such a cool atmosphere as the walls were donned in neon colors, quirky sayings and 1900s memorabilia. [I especially loved the yearbook pictures featured in the bathrooms.] If you're in Lafayette, I recommend giving Mel's a try. It's a great place to eat delicious and reasonably priced food at anytime of the day^^ read more

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I had the #22, which featured two extra-large eggs, three strips of bacon, and hash browns, all for $9.75 plus tax. It was a great choice for a post-night-out meal with friends. The food hit the spot, and the ambience was just right for a relaxed hangout. While the server was decent, the overall experience was enjoyable. Not pictures: sweet tea & buttered toast. read more

Mel's Diner - #22 Two X-tra Large Eggs 3 Strips of limp bacon Hash brown $9.75 + tax - Waffles Near Me - Lafayette, Louisiana

Great food for a 24/7 hour place! HORRIBLE SERVICE, I have been multiple times giving multiple chances and not all servers are rude but there are at least two rude ones. I don't expect excellent service but I do not want to have a meal and feel uncomfortable. read more

Mel's offers, fresh, tasty food in a cozy diner setting. The service is helpful and friendly. It's been around forever for a reason! read more

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Mel's Diner was exactly what we were looking for -- classic comfort food, served hot and with a smile. We went in hungry and left more than satisfied, especially after trying their country fried steak, grilled biscuits, and pancakes -- all of which were phenomenal. The country fried steak was tender, perfectly breaded, and smothered in rich, flavorful gravy. It's the kind of dish that hits all the right notes -- hearty, crispy, and full of flavor. The grilled biscuits were a surprise favorite -- slightly crisp on the outside, soft inside, and full of buttery goodness. I'd come back for those alone. And the pancakes? Fluffy, golden, and stacked high -- they're everything a good diner pancake should be. The service was friendly, fast, and genuinely welcoming. You can tell Mel's is a local staple -- it's got that warm, old-school diner vibe that makes you feel right at home. If you're anywhere near Lafayette and in the mood for a big, satisfying meal that feels like a hug from your grandma, Mel's Diner is the place. Can't wait to go back! read more

Food has only gotten better in recent years! I'm UL alum so I've been coming here for years for the low low prices but now the food has improved? Also super clean especially compared to Waffle House with 10/10 attentive and friendly service. Maybe under new management or something but loving it read more

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Squash was cooked in dirty pot. Did not taste good the diner was dirty. The waitress was kind though.

Mel's is my favorite place to visit for breakfast when in Lafayette so, it only made since for me to bring first time visitors to Lafayette. My group of 4 were greeted and immediately seated when we arrived. Nicole was our server and she delivered good service overall. I just wished she would have dropped by the table to check in us after we received our food. However, based on the overall service and food, I still rate my visit five dtarsy read more

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Ambiance is traditional diner. Service was kinda weak. Food was routine, economy versions of classic American diner dishes. Neither of us really enjoyed our meal. Her sandwich was not as ordered. My meal, liver and onions, was more or less an economy version. Because of the local hype we were disappointed. read more

everything 10/10!!!!!!!! all the rowdy friends came over tonight.fresh and smoking hot. dont pass this place without stopping!!!!!

Can you call it a world famous biscuit if it's baked in a muffin tin? I missed the fluffy edges of a traditional biscuit but it was moist and tender. The grits were boring and i would've preferred my sausage broken up in the omelette rather than just placed whole but it was a good start to the day none the less. Service was fast and friendly but the diner is small and I can see the wait being long during rush hours. I wouldn't wait to eat here but I would return. T-Coons is much better. read more

This place was recommended to me about a year ago but my wife and I finally had a chance to check them out and I must say that both of us were more than satisfied with our meals. Mel's dinner has it going on and then some! read more

Cute diner and decent breakfast food. I think the prices are fairly reasonable. Although the place was busy, we were seated right away. Good service. The only complaint would be the gravy paired with the biscuits. It just tasted really bad, but other than that, good dining experience and if you're looking for a nice breakfast/brunch, this would be a suitable contender. read more

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The catfish courtbouillon -with green beans and corn was delicious! The fried catfish strips, fries and squash were good as well with great prices! I wish I would have taken photos! read more

We decided to try this location as we had enjoyed the other location so much! Our server was very patient with all of Julies questions. It's a nice place set up like a fifties diner, pinks and turquoise and black and white with a lot of chrome! It's a 24/7 diner with breakfast and supper full time! I had the #22 breakfast with French toast Julie had a chicken fried steak plus we got a pair of meat loaf dinners to go! Only down side was they were out of ice cream. It's clean and bright and this location has a college close by so they are going to get kids often! read more

I've been there for lunch and I've been there for breakfast. Both experiences were great if you like diner fare. Seating is limited, so you might have to wait a bit for a table unless you go in early. Technically, that's a good sign. If all the tables were available, that would be assigned the foods not so good every time I've been there the service is also been good and attentive. read more

Here's how fantastic customer service is here at Mel's. I came in for lunch one day recently and my waitress was training a new waitress, so I couldn't help but hear most of their conversation. OG waitress spotted one of her regulars in the parking lot and said to newbie waitress, "He's going to want a sweet tea, no lemon." Sure enough, he walked in, sat at the bar and ordered just that. Now that you know service is awesome you might be wondering how the food was. I ordered a Ham and Cheese omelette, bacon, hash browns and a biscuit. The omelette was great, with loads of cheese and ham throughout. The bacon was nice and crisp just like I like it and no complaints here about the hash browns. The biscuit was hard and dry and I hardly touched it. Mel's claims to have the best biscuits and I have had them at the Broussard location and thought they were amazing. Maybe it was just an off day for biscuits? Maybe they were thrown off by my random request for breakfast food at lunch...I don't know. But the biscuit was not up to par that day. Still, I'll be back. Mel's has a great neon lights, Marilyn Monroe and Elvis divey diner theme and I love it. Great comfort food for a steal while dining in the company with cherished idols? Yep, I'm here for that. read more

Mel's Diner - Ham and Cheese Omelette, hash browns and bacon - Waffles Near Me - Lafayette, Louisiana

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Do not waste your time unless you are willing to just throw your money away for bad service. Horrible food and overcharging. Watched a customer that ordered some food not only not get it right the first time. But they messed it up. Then they charged the people more than what it was supposed to be. When they asked to speak with a manager the waitress stated she was the manager. When the guy then asked well is there anything you can do since you are the manager. She crawfished and stated well she doesn't control prices and is just a waitress. Better places to eat in Lafayette and surrounding that at least treat their customers with respect. Maybe go to Waffle House where they are nicer. Hub city is a good place as well and have never seen what I saw tonight. Biggest issue that the customer had was they uncharged the little girl for some cheese when she didn't ask for it. They choose to add it, and then she got nothing else on the nachos. So from what I could hear the nachos were just a small amount of shredded cheese and chips for $10. Not recommend anymore has changed a lot over the years read more

Foods always fresh and service is always friendly. We had a late breakfast. Eggs and sausage with hash browns and toast. Came out hot and fresh and cooked perfectly. I love "the Wets" it's fries and gravy doesn't sounds like it would be amazing but it is. Get them you'll love them. Menu is always the same as they have been doing this for years and years. The restaurant itself is always a little grimy and the bathroom always neeeeds lots of help. read more

Mel's Diner - Waffles Near Me - Lafayette, Louisiana

Came in for a late lunch with my family around 3 in the afternoon. The service was amazing, the food was even better! Only reason I am not giving it 5 stars is because of the constant cursing I kept hearing coming from the kitchen. The 2 girls in the front asked them to stop and it just got worse. If I wanted to hear that kind of things I would have just gone to Waffle House. read more

Late night food that hits perfect when you need it to. Breakfast all day! Can't go wrong with that.!

The rebuild diner was nice. We had lunch with the six of us. Our server was great! My daughter wanted to go here for her birthday which we thought was an interesting choice; however, the southern hospitality amazed us again. The whole diner sang for her!!! Food is regular diner food, so no culinary highlight, but definitely we'll be back for the atmosphere and the fabulous staff. read more

A lafayette classic. Everything on the menu is good but I recommend the breakfast items rather than the lunch. The chicken fried steak is good and the corn on the cob is always yummy. Also the burgers are pretty good if you're unsure of what to get. read more

Friendly service. I ordered the catfish and it was crispy and tasty. Generous portion.

I really enjoy being able to get breakfast at any time, from a full breakfast menu. Also the down home cooking is great!

Me and my classmates love coming here for lunch and usually the service is great. However. every time we have Nicole as a server she is rude and just kind of stares at us like we have something on our faces maybe because we are younger (even though that shouldn't matter) She's rude and every time we get her we know what to expect. so if you go stay away from her section. read more

Food and friendly staff are both excellent love the music and the casual atmosphere. Clean restrooms and always a smiling face

Terribly overrated place. I'm from Lafayette and it's really popular but I've had a terrible experience here. My food took 45 minutes. I ordered a wrap and I might as well have hired a drunk 4 year old to make it. It was clearly a store bought tortilla and there was barely any filling. It's sad. They shouldn't have this type of thing on the menu if it's that bad. There's so many things to order but the only good thing here is breakfast. The wrap by itself is 8.99. read more

Mel's Diner - Caesar wrap and fries. - Waffles Near Me - Lafayette, Louisiana

Seems like the only time I eat here is when I'm getting regular maintenance done on my vehicles at the Goodyear Auto Service Center in the area. Only thing I ordered today was the French Toast. It was actually better than I expected it to be. I'd get it again in the future. This place is definitely a diner with a dive feel to it. Prices are decent and staffs always friendly. read more

Mel's Diner - French Toast - Waffles Near Me - Lafayette, Louisiana

I ordered Gumbo. I did not like it. It was so watery with less ingredients. Ambiance was good

There should be a Mel's in every town. Even with a little wait, we were seated quickly and the wait staff was attentive. First time stopping by we sat at the counter. The staff had time to chat and exchanged pleasantries, even though the place was hopping! Our second night in (late night both times after Festival International), we were seated at a table and got menus quickly. In and out in under 30 minutes! The food is awesome. Fresh, fresh, fresh ingredients. I'm a "breakfast all the time" person, so I enjoyed the pancakes (they have a secret recipe....) the first night and a BLT with a fried egg on night two. Both were delicious paired with the home fries. My hubs had a western omelette and then an open-faced turkey plate with the creamiest mashed potatoes I've ever eaten. It was a delicious plate of brown gravy and looked so pretty too! The ambiance is right on. Vinyl tables with the boomerang design and sparkly diner chairs and booths. Pics of old Hollywood movie stars and lots of awesome neon. Only thing they're missing is the jukebox! I'll make this a "must-stop" for every visit to lafayette! read more

Mel's Diner - My post-fest hubs in front of some neon! - Waffles Near Me - Lafayette, Louisiana

Very quaint, traditional diner with exceptional service and wonderful coffee...I haven't had any food, but it looks and smells excellent!!! read more

Mel's Diner - Cup of coffee with creamer and spoon. - Waffles Near Me - Lafayette, Louisiana

This place was awesome! Groovy 50s style diner! I ordered the meatloaf plate. It was a huge piece of meat. Also came with my choice of soup or salad. I choice the soup. It was REALLY good veggie beef. The hubby got a bacon burger. He said it was good. And the little one got her some pancakes. She loved them. Probably because they came out looking Mickey (ish) read more

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Went here all the time on my visits to visit family. Always asked for a carafe of coffee. Went there August 2022. Asked for carafe: Here you go! Go back the next day and "Manager Britney" goes nuts when I asked for its. Says its a rule that it should never be done, becomes irate. My daughter is taken aback. I tell this "Manager Britney" to take my daughter and cousin's order, but I will not eat. She then proceeds to go back with our orders and LOUDLY complained about our request. Never been so disrespected by a waitress over a simple request. I went here for years on my visits to Lafayette (my home town) before the fire, and now that it was rebuilt I was excited to return. However, this little tradition is over. read more

Little know fact about me...I love a good diner. With that being said, Mel's didn't disappoint. I've only ever been during typical breakfast hours, so that's usually what I order. I've had the pancakes and French toast there before and both are pretty awesome. During my most recent visit I ordered a western omelet, minus the ham and add cheese. I added the home fries instead of grits or hash browns. I was very, very happy with my omelet. It had a good amount of cheese and the perfect amount of grilled onions and bell peppers. The home fries were just ok to...they weren't fried crispy enough for my taste. My husband ordered the Monterrey chicken with home fries and a bowl of vegetable beef soup. The soup was very tasty and perfect for this chilly morning. The chicken was good as well but needed a little more seasoning, even though he asked for it blackened. Overall though, it was good. We also tried out the biscuit with the homemade blackberry jam which was good...the jam was just a little too sweet. Overall I really enjoy Mel's and hope to be back soon! read more

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I have been to mel's diner several times now and I absolutely love it. It is a 50's style diner and the atmosphere is wonderful. From the music to the upholstery it screams 50's. Personally, as a person who loves the era, this place is the best. The first time i ate here it was lunch time so i had the grilled fish with carrots and mashed potatoes. The fish was cooked perfectly, the potatoes were delicious and the carrots were heaven on a plate. The next few times i have been there for breakfast. Breakfast is served all day everyday which i love. The pancakes are the best. They are light and fluffy and i could eat a million of them. The eggs are great and their bacon is really good. Now i am not really a sausage person on a normal day but i took the liberty to try one and i can say whole heartedly that i will be switching to that from now on. The staff is so friendly and make sure you have a great experience. I have a special needs child who is non verbal but that doesnt stop the staff from trying to talk to her and tell her they love whatever outfit she has on that day. She also does not like her powder milk to be cold when made up so i ask for hot water and they ask me would i like for them to temper it already which is so kind and very much appreciated. I would recommend this diner any day of the week to everyone i know. If anyone wants good food, good music and a good time should come to mel's diner! read more