Found them on yelp while visiting the area and wanted pizza. Missed the pizza window as I got there right before they closed after lunch. Got a breaded tenderloin and it was good. read more

The ribs on Sat night are fantastic. A small place. It may be a bit out-of-the-way for some, but the food was excellent and the service could not have been better waitress had her hands full but did an amazing job. I would definitely recommend this place to anyone. read more

Everyone seems to like just about everything here now. Still not a big fan of the regular pizza. Fried pickles, fried mushrooms all very good. read more

We stopped to pick up some breakfast sandwiches as we were traveling. It takes a little longer than fast food but sooo worth it!! Real eggs, biscuit, croissant and English muffins all fresh. Delicious sandwiches!! So yummy! Highly recommend! read more

Fantastic service! The food was tasty - I had the Italian sausage, and my partner had the pizza burger. Both were well prepared, and generous serving. The broccoli-cheese soup was a real star. Ambience is the only place this diner falls flat. It was weird to walk through the food prep area to get to the restroom. read more

Awesome food. First time there today. Nice kind people. Prices great. Big portions. Definitely will go back to try pizza. JULY 13 2024​​

For a small town diner that everyone loves, I just don't see it anymore. I used to order once a month, but over the last couple of years, it's dropped to once every 6 months. Their food is decent; they do a few menu items well, the rest is just ok. They will always mess up your order if you ask for a simple condiment change. There's no communication or care if there is communication. Don't order for a carryout without checking your order yourself; you'll likely be missing the salad dressing for your salad or cup of cheese for your dots. Happens EVERY time. They pay zero attention to detail or accuracy. Best bet is to sit in to eat to ensure your meal is correct, but they'll still screw something up somehow. read more

Wow!! What a hidden gem!! This is my first time eating at Mel's and let me tell ya, I'm very pleasantly surprised. The only negative which is really not a negative is the food is limited here, once something's gone it's gone for the day read more

Garlic cheese curds are to die for. Chicago style pizza is great as well. So far so good. We'll be back

Really good italian shaved beef. Fries were great. People are very nice, kind to travelers which may be a concern for oytsiders that wind up way out here like me. Don't ve histant to come enjoy they super small town hospitality they have to offer. And try the Italian Beef sandwich! It's massive but so much better then what I would have expected. read more

Absolutely yummy! And friendly service! Nice place to dine in or take out. I would recommend this restaurant to all!

The first thing I saw upon entering was an old bust of Elvis in the corner. Shortly after I sat down I was talking to a local and it turned out this guy was both the town school bus driver AND the postal delivery person. Yes, welcome to super rural Indiana. With that said I decided to not judge too harshly on the mismatched tables and chairs or the poor choice of displayed "art". I had the Malibu Chicken dinner with fries and soup. The Twice Baked Potato soup was possibly the best soup I've had in the last few years. Large firm potato cubes, a selection of veggies, and enough cut up bacon to equal it's own sandwich. The chicken was solid as well with a juicy boneless breast, ham off the bone, and an ample amount of mozzarella cheese melted on top. The Italian Beef sandwich came with a bowl of a jus and the fries were meaty and crispy. Another winning meal. The only negatives here are CASH ONLY sales and a very tiny single bathroom. But again, it's a small diner in a small rural town and these weren't big issues. If you're driving past on 114 then make the three block drive north to downtown Morocco and eat at Mel's!! read more

Mel's Downtown - Malibu Chicken dinner also included a great bowl of soup. - American Near Me - Morocco, Indiana

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The food here is spectacular. They have a wide range of food and for a small price you get A LOT of food. As an appetizer I suggest you get their Garlic Dots. The pizza for a main dish is great and the burgers are the best around. Small place in a small town, so you can only use cash or local check, which is the only downside. read more

Mel's Downtown - Best Burger around! - American Near Me - Morocco, Indiana

First off plenty to eat. I had Mel's special Italian Beef. Delightful beef piled high on a fresh bun toasted with garlic butter and covered with fried peppers and grilled onions and mozzarella cheese. My wife had the Malibu Chicken she loved it and she is very hard to please. Only drawback is its very small (8 tables) so I would suggest going off hours. Service was very good. We'll be back. read more

Skin on fries, perch, bluegill, homemade slaw. What's not to like? Our server couldn't have been more pleasant. She only works at Mel's on Fridays, but truly made our stop a pleasure. Hoosier hospitality at its best! read more

Mel's Downtown - Perch, fries and slaw - American Near Me - Morocco, Indiana

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This was a spontaneous stop on our way home from Chicago and wow are we glad we came! Great service, and even more delicious food! I got a 1/2 pound bacon cheeseburger with onion straws and my husband got a double bacon cheeseburger and curly fries and cheese. We traded burgers because I prefer thinner, crispy edged patties. It's a massive meal, neither one of us finished and we got a box to take home. When we are in the area again, we will without a doubt be back! Thanks Mel! read more

Mel's Downtown - American Near Me - Morocco, Indiana

I love pie. This small town restaurant has six or more varieties on their daily menu. I had rhubarb with a scoop of ice cream and my partner had chocolate cream pie. A slice of pie was $3.50 which I think is very reasonable. read more

Eat local. Support small businesses. This is good diner food. Don't expect it to be anything else and you are going to be happy. Just had the dinner special: 1/2 rack of BBQ pork ribs so tender the meat was falling off the bone. Also the lake perch special that tasted like being at someone's back yard fish fry. Yum! Also really good curly fries. If you are traveling Hwy 41, stop here without fear. :) Also looked like they had some darn good pie.j read more

This place is amazing. Great food at reasonable prices, it's a hidden gem down in rural Indiana. Make sure you try their fried dough covered in cinnamon with frosting to dip into. (My family prefers the garlic version, but I like the dessert king better.) read more

I came to this town just to pass through on my way to seek more food to critique. I had noticed this little restaurant, and decided to give it a go. The pizza was a baked to perfection, thin-crust pizza, and what amazed me was the delicious cheese. I do love this place's pizza and hope to visit again. read more

I seriously love this place. It's the one highlight of a very boring trip up 41. The Italian Beef is honestly the best I've ever had besides my Mom's, and it's huge. read more

Mel's Downtown - The best Italian Beef I've ever had, besides my Mom's. And cheese curds, of course. - American Near Me - Morocco, Indiana

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If you are close you can't miss Mel's. This place isnt your typical local diner. Mel's Beef Sandwich was the best I've ever had. Better than Al's in Chicago 10 fold. It's not a beautiful building, but it's classic and without question unforgettable. Chicago Style Pizza done right as well as numerous other truly homemade dishes. Mel's is the diamond in a Moroccan rough read more

Overall good food. Now that they accept credit cards it's easier for me to stop there. I never carry cash on me anymore in this day and age. Fast service for the most part and friendly people. Would recommend if you are in the area and want to try something it is worth the stop . read more

I really like this diner they make a cheese bread that is baked like a small pizza and it is just fabulous. They make very good pizzas to. The place is small and parking is not that great but it's a hometown friendly restaurant! read more