Stopped here because another restaurant we wanted to go to was closed. We don't regret eating here. The food tastes absolutely delicious and the prices are outstanding for the amount of food you get. I had Mel's omelette and had to make it a two egg instead of a three egg omelette. The waitress told me that the omelette would be filled "pretty good" and she was right. The omelette comes with bacon, ham, sausage, bell pepper and onions. It also comes with hash browns,two biscuits and gravy. I knew it was too much for me but wanted to taste all. You can order a la carte but the platter is only $1 more. The diner was packed, but the wait is very short. The wait staff is fast, friendly and very attentive. Definitely highly recommend eating breakfast or lunch here. They close at 2 pm. read more

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My husband and I stopped by for lunch and we had a great meal and great service. We will be coming back ! read more

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I don't think I can come E up with 85 characters when all I need is WOW!! Perfect eggs just like we ordered. Pancakes fluffy and delicious. Service great. read more

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

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

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

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! read more

Mel's Diner - Diners Near Me - Paducah, Kentucky

Old style 60's diner. Good selection of food for both lunch and breakfast. Plenty of parking, located directly across from Lone Oak Middle School on Bleich Rd. read more

We just recently found this diner. They have awesome dishes, from breakfast to hamburgers. The services are great. We try to go every time we're in Paducah. The only problem we have is the close at 1:00. So to eat we have to get there fast. read more

I love this place I always get the biscuit and gravy and fried eggs but I've heard all the other things are good as well the service is totally awesome and the ambiance is great it's like retro taking you back in time to the fifties so cute!!! read more

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! read more

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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. read more

Mel's Diner - Western omelette. - Diners Near Me - Paducah, Kentucky

Cannot rave enough about this place. Food was excellent, the Flo's breakfast platter was excellent. The service was fast, friendly and they seemed to know each customer by name. Can't beat the price either. AAA+++. The classic 50s diner vibe was great. read more

Quick service, and really good food with attentive waitresses. The coffee was great, my husband got an omelette and I had the normal eggs, bacon, hash browns but you can have a biscuit with gravy instead of toast which was a nice change. Enjoyed it! read more

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. read more

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What a great stop for breakfast. It's off the main road but well worth the extra minute. We had the Flo special and it was great!! The best bacon I've ever had at a restaurant. The biscuits were so light they fell apart as I buttered them. The two of us ate for $20.00 which included coffee and water. read more

Mel's Diner - Flo's Sample. - Diners Near Me - Paducah, Kentucky

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A classic, old school diner. You can watch the cook grilling up a storm right in front of you. She appeared totally into it, nonstop making omelets, fried and scrambled eggs, pancakes, crisp bacon, etc. The prices are a bargain, seriously. Super attentive service. Doesn't seat many but if you need to wait a bit, wait. You'll thank me later. read more

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

A true diner. Very friendly people. Good coffee. Small. About 12 tables. Good food. Service was good considering how busy they were. I'd stop again. read more

We enjoyed our stop at Mel's. It's a small diner so we did wait a few minutes for a table but it was worth it. The orders came out quickly and exactly how we ordered. The bacon was so thick and perfectly cooked. We were all glad we took the few minutes off the interstate to eat there. read more

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

Stopped at this wonderful diner on our way from Iowa to Nashville. The place was quaint and we had the most lovely waitress named Mytanda. Staff was super friendly and the food was amazingly delicious and a great value! Would highly recommend this stop if you are in Paducah! read more

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.

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

Small hometown diner with delicious food at a really good price. We had to split the pancake order, they were so large. Wait staff were prompt and very friendly. Will stop there again the next time we're in town. read more

How can you not stop at a diner called Mel's?! Super friendly server (she happened to be the dishwasher, just filling in for the day) and she did a great job taking care of us. I love it when staff work together as team players under pressure! I ordered the Mel burger and hubby had the BLT. My burger was huge, but really good. Plenty of flavor with grilled onions, mushrooms and jalapeños. Hubby liked his sandwich as well. Great prices and good food. read more

I came here with 2 of the kids on a Saturday morning. It's pretty much a basic diner, so it was packed. The same way Friday night is the big night for pizza delivery, I assume Saturday morning is the big time for mom & pop diners. One kid had a HUGE omelet and the other had waffles. Both were what you'd expect. I had an egg sandwich that was simple, but only $2. In fact, our entire meal was only $14! The service was good and I appreciated that each employee was wearing a mask, even though that's not the mindset of the clientele. The decor was that basic 50s diner look, but everything was kind of cluttered looking. Lots of product just sitting around. Can't beat the price, though! read more

I really enjoyed this place. It's very similar to a Waffle House BUT it's much more personal. I met my friend and his wife there and it literally took us 10 to 15 minutes to get a place to sit. It was super busy for 7:30 on a Saturday. Which was my first clue we were in for a treat. All the food came out correct and with all three of us it was just $30. I'm really glad I got to experience this place with my good friends in paducah. Worth a shot if you are in town. read more

Just do it! Yummy food, great service. Super nice people. There were five of us and the cook got everything perfectly right. The big surprise were the giant fluffy pancakes, delicious! read more

Mel's Diner - The best pancakes ever.. - Diners Near Me - Paducah, Kentucky

Stopped by this place on my way through town for work. My coworker and I did not want a chain restaurant and wanted a nice place to set and eat breakfast. This place was not to far off the highway so we stopped in and gave it a try. The staff was very friendly and the food was really good and priced right. They cook the food right there on a grill so the place smells amazing. I would probably think twice about taking a really large party here because space is limited (hence the word dinner ), but I'm sure they would try to accommodate you. I would definitely eat here again. read more

For the price and service, it may have been the best diner myself, and my wife has dined at. Just know the sitting is limited and they are always packed with customers. read more

The food was just amazing! So glad we kept our tradition of trying non-chain restaurants on road trips. This place is definitely worth the stop. Lovely and polite service. The other patrons were friendly and welcoming to travelers. 10 out of 10 - highly recommend! read more

This business is closed now. We went for breakfast 5/22@ 9am everything shuttered. Wanted to go to a Mel's and looking forward to it but I guess not. read more

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

Stopped in as we were passing through. We wanted to see if Flo, Vera, or Alice was working. I got the cheeseburger and fries. My friends got "The Breakfast Special". Everything tasted great!! The bill was only $22.00. Very reasonably priced! Great service too!! read more

Food was excellent, price was unbeatable, and the service was fantastic. My coffee was never even halfway empty and it was a busy morning. If a place is busy at 6 am on a Saturday you know you're likely in the right place. Would recommend to anyone looking for a quick bite of old-school diner food. read more

Have always had an amazing experience every time I come here. You wouldn't know it was here unless you pass it. They are the most inexpensive breakfast joint around and have the best bang for your buck. The staff is always so friendly, and we love coming here! read more

Mel's Diner - It's a small diner, but very worth coming to. - Diners Near Me - Paducah, Kentucky

The restaurant suffers from slow or poor service! The main older lady running the show is running around like a chicken with her head cut off! While a young man and a middle-aged lady never heard of 2nd gear! Sad! The biscuits are frozen pucks, heated in a toaster oven. The white gravy is gloppy. The eggs are small to medium at best. The bacon was at least good. The only saving grace for this place is it is a cheap breakfast! read more

Cute place. Breakfast all day, burgers and subs. Good food, great service. Will go again. read more

Mel's Diner - Cute place. Breakfast all day, burgers and subs. Good food, great service. - Diners Near Me - Paducah, Kentucky

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