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    Mel's Diner

    4.3 (58 reviews)
    InexpensiveDiners
    Open • 6:00 am - 1:00 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    MEL'S DINER ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating

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    Carl B.

    Service was great with southern charm! Crispy bacon, great eggs, biscuit and hash browns. I was really looking forward to some amazing sausage gravy, but too much pepper for my taste, so thankfully I had it on the side so as not to ruin the yummy biscuit. Great price with bottomless coffee for under $10?!?! Deal of the day!

    Chris H.

    Best breakfast in town! I stop here Everytime I am in Paducah. I always get the Flo sampler it is still an incredible value for what you get way better than the fast food crap out there. We are always treated super good and coffee is always full. It has a cool 50's style vibe to it so come check it out!

    Western omelette.
    Nicole H.

    If you're in a rush or looking for something fancy this isn't the place. If you're looking for good quality food, big portions, friendly service and prices that can't be beat anywhere then come into this tiny diner and pull up a seat. My friend and I were in town for a girl's weekend. We each ordered an omelette, which came with hash browns and either toast or biscuits and gravy, my friend got coffee and our TOTAL bill was $15.55. You read that right. Two people ate a full breakfast with one coffee for less than $16!! And it was so good. If we lived here I'd be a regular for sure.

    Fried eggs with bacon and hash browns.
    Nathan M.

    Mel's Diner is THE PERFECT place to stop for breakfast in Padukah. It is a 5 min off the the interstate but my wife and I agreed it was a great experience and great food First it is a classic diner. Metal building, food prepped in front of you, and everyone knew everyone (except us). There are probably enough seats for 35 people including the bar so you may have to wait depending on when you show up. But it is worth it! The menu has the basics for breakfast...eggs, omlets, biscuits and gravy, etc. I had the vegetable omelet and it was outstanding. The mushroom were so flavorful and the tomato almost felt like it came from a local garden. I loved every bite. We also had perfectly crispy hash browns. The coffee was great and our cups stayed topped off. Now the fun. One guy walked in and one of the ladies said "I've been waiting for you to show up so I could tell you to get out.". Now that is classic, local diner vibe. We will be back each and every time we are in Padukah.

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    2 months ago

    Fabulous breakfast in a setting appropriate for its name. Best breakfast in the Paducah area and at a fair price.

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    3 months ago

    The service was fantastic- the prices were even better! We'll stop again next time we pass through!

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    7 months ago

    Cute little diner. Quick and friendly service. Fair prices for a good chunk of food. Omelet and Special both worth coming back for.

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    Love This Place!!! Great flight prices and friendly atmosphere I recommend everyone to go there. The food is great and so are the people.

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    2 years ago

    Small town diner with friendly staff and good food at a great price. I'd definitely stop by when in the area.

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    2 years ago

    VERY nice people and decent food. Next time in the area I'll stop in again. Owner and staff couldn't have been any nicer.

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    We found that the service was slow and the food was average. We went for breakfast and they weren't very busy.

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    A nice breakfast place not far from I-24. Nothing fancy, just a small and very cozy diner. Service was friendly and fast.

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    4 years ago

    Great food and great owner. Our food is always hot and fresh and the service is always great

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