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Melt Kitchen and Bar

4.2 (394 reviews)
ModerateNew American, Cuban
Closed • 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
Updated 2 months ago

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Melissa H.

Love the panini and burger options at melt. Seating and service are always great along with fantastic daily specials. Dining area is spacious with booth along with high and low tops. Always a great lunch or dinner

Lunch with a side of fries!
Avery G.

The atmosphere is warm and welcoming. The service is fast & friendly. There are daily food and drink specials! What more could you ask for? Best of all...the food is AMAZING. The perfect panini does exist, and I found it here! Their sandwiches are paired with custom dipping sauces that complement the flavors & ingredients. I can't wait to come back!

The Melt w/ Vegan Cheese
Joan R.

My company ordered out from here because they had vegan options. My sandwich was so good! I had Brussel sprouts on the side and they were divine! Could only eat half of my sandwich it was so filling! Definitely recommend ordering from this place for a nice lunch! No idea about service or ambiance

Taylore D.

If you're looking for an unforgettable sandwich, Melt delivers. I ordered the Granny, and it was hands down one of the best meals I've had in a long time. The combination of turkey, creamy brie, onion jam, crisp apple, toasted bread, and maple Dijon sauce was absolutely incredible. The duck fat fries were just as impressive, perfectly crispy and a great complement to the sandwich. Even on a busy Friday night, the restaurant had plenty of seating with a short wait, and the atmosphere was comfortable and welcoming. The staff was attentive, parking was easy, and I'll definitely be back to try more of the menu.

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Marc T.

Back to Melt. They were busy at lunch, but we got a two top quickly. London was fast and efficient. We shared the Cauliflower starter and I got the Grilled Salmon BLT wrap with Parmesan broccoli. My wife got the Chicken Salad wrap with a side salad. We took half our entrees home for later. Another delish meal at Melt! They have weekly drink specials and a full bar.

Brooke P.

Melt is such a slept on gem in Greensboro in my opinion. I always forget about it for some reason but when I realize my mistake and go, I'm always wondering to myself why it took me so long to come back. The space is great except there's nowhere to wait but outside so just be aware before you go. The service is also always great when we visit. There's never been a time when I didn't order their famous Brussel sprouts and for good reason - they really are the best in the area. We also tried the crab cake balls this go round and loved them. Their cocktail menu is clutch and the strawberry spritz cocktail I ordered was perfect for summer. My husband got the salmon wrap and I got the French dip panini and my sandwich was craveable. I'd tell myself I was finished and would find myself going back in for "one more bite". My husband also loved his wrap as a healthier option. Not to mention this spot is super kid friendly. We are going to try not to sleep on melt in the future and we recommend this spot to anyone who wants a casual, yummy dinner.

Not Medium
Dan M.

This is really a place for paninis, but we got burgers. We = me and my son. We were going to see a concert nearby. The burgers and fries were a little bland but the Mac and Cheese was good and the beer was refreshing. The reason for four despite the negatives is twofold. One, it's a panini place and it wouldn't be fair to rate on something they don't specialize in. Shoot, we could have missed the best panini in the world and we don't even know it. If they had turkey, I would have had one. Two, the staff was excellent. Super friendly waitress, which helps a ton. I always put service #1, then food and atmosphere. Cleanliness isn't a factor because if it's dirty, no point in staying. The atmosphere was pretty cool. Small place with a good vibe. That said, my son was facing the restaurant and he said the staff kept going in and out of a room to whisper about something. Maybe there was some staff drama that day. I didn't even notice (facing the wall). Overall, recommended but I would definitely go with the paninis over the burger and fries, which were underwhelming.

The Granny with Brussel sprouts
Michele S.

Melt is a cute little gem in Greensboro. It has a different vibe than other restaurants in town -- a cozy and nice vibe! Service is solid and friendly! I like that they have a full bar. I tried a seasonal martini, sub tequila and my mom had a creamsicle (vodka). We both enjoyed them. To eat, we both had The Granny and we shared our sides of fries and Brussels Sprouts (these had a $2 upcharge). The Granny is SOOOOO DELICIOUS!! My mom has been to Melt now 4x and keeps getting this sandwich because it's just that tasty. It's quite big and she usually comes home with half her sandwich. This was my first time and it's the kind of sandwich that'll bring me back again very soon. The fries were very good and Brussels were delicious! We did order the chocolate, peppermint cheesecake to share. It was really a piece of chocolate cheesecake (with a yummy oreo crust), topped with mint and candy canes. That's okay, though, because it was really good! The restaurant is pretty small and cozy so I can imagine there could be a wait sometimes.

Cyprus Salad with shrimp
Mike G.

We came here for lunch today with family. I had the Cyprus salad with shrimp, while my wife had the grilled cheese sandwich with tomato basil soup. Others in our group enjoyed a variety of sandwiches, salads, and soups. Everything was quite tasty. Food came out quick. Service was fine, I guess, yet not overly impressive.

Natika G.

When we pulled up I was like wow they have two levels and outside seating. I was wrong lol. The inside was packed but service was great. The menu is simple and I love simplicity. We ordered our food and it didn't take too long to come out. I love the option of switching out tacos! I had the fish taco and the buffalo shrimp taco with duck fries and brussel spouts. Everything was goooood! We will be back.

Schelena S.

My sister and I went here on a Saturday afternoon and were sat immediately and greeted quickly by our server. The atmosphere is super chill and was a nice spot for a quick gathering. We ordered the Brussels sprouts which were phenomenal and a HUGE serving easily enough for 3-4 people. I ordered the ham and brie panini with a side of the dipping sauce from the granny, and my sister ordered the granny and we split it. The paninis were soooo soft but crunchy like you could hear the crunch when you bit into it. The dipping sauce though is what really made it. Personally I didn't like the French fries though. They are a duck fat fry but they weren't salted enough and I feel like they were too soft. I preferred them more once I took them home and threw them in the airfryer. Over all I woukd return for another panini and those Brussels sprouts

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Michelle P.

Found this little gem on a Yelp search while in town for our granddaughter's soccer game and so glad we did! It's a cozy spot with the nicest people! The playlist was a whole throwback vibe and we loved it! My hubby had The Roast Beast with duck-fat fries and began to devour it before I could get a pic. His word for it, "magnificent." I had the Ham and Brie with duck-fat fries and my goodness was it delicious! The portions are very generous and the price points are spot on. The bar has daily specials as well, Thursdays are $6 glasses of wine. The Limestone Hill Chardonnay was very good and my husband had a rye old fashioned that was perfectly crafted. Our quick stop for dinner turned into a nice impromptu date night. This place will definitely be on our rotation when we are visiting the kids.

Salmon BLT
Claire M.

Insanely good. My family and I absolutely love this place and we're SO excited to find out they are expanding to open a second location on North Elm Street in the strip with Flame Broiler, NY Butcher Shop, etc in the old Elm Street Grille location. The service is always nice and pretty quick. They often have a wait, especially on weekends. Opening a second spot will help them be able to seat more people! The food always hits. Their Brussel sprouts are the best Brussels ever and their endless panini options are all so good. Tonight my mom and I got the Granny panini which is our favorite. Their duck fat fries are also really good. My dad got the salmon blt sandwich as a wrap which is another one of my favorites. The vibe inside is always good, people love this place and their food so they are happy to be there. I would highly recommend this place and encourage support for their new location when it opens!

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Reviews are largely positive. Diners highlight the paninis and sandwiches, friendly service, and a cozy atmosphere.

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