Renovated and really cute! The authenticity of the staff was so impressive. They went out of their way to make a freshly brewed iced green tea for me which was not on the menu. The menu has so many yummy, healthy items to choose from. I ordered the chicken verde flatbread and revival bowl. The sauces for the revival bowl which were a peanut sauce and a sweet vinegar tasting sauce brought a nice balance of tangy and sweet to the Thai inspired revival bowl. The bar top tables were very comfortable and the restaurant was clean and not too noisy. There are also booths and normal tables. Parking is on the street and masks are currently required inside until you are seated. My friend ordered a granola and chocolate dessert that was sooo soft and flavorful. I highly recommend it. This is a great spot for Sunday lunch with friends, drawing or journaling for an hour or two or to fuel up for lunch during the workweek. read more

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First time coming to Melt and it did not disappoint! The staff was very friendly and the food was great! Love that I can eat vegan and gluten free and not fear getting cross contaminated! The gluten free bun was just ok(maybe it was just over toasted?) There are so many other options on the menu I'd love to try next time. read more

Melt Revival - Vegan Banh Mi with tortilla chips; Vegan Black Bean Chili and The Hoffner Sandwich - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

I'm not a vegan or even a vegetarian, so this place is not really a go to for me on a regular basis. That being said, I do like their "new" location (to me) and it is very roomy inside. The service is quick and the food is tasty. On my last visit here, I had the Baja Bowl. It was MOST excellent and I couldn't eat it fast enough. I finished it at home for a late lunch. I don't remember what else I got there, but I'm pretty sure I liked it. read more

Melt Revival - Baja Bowl (over easy eggs, black beans, sweet potatoes, avocado, salsa). - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

I went there for lunch yesterday. The food was fair. The next 24 hours were unbearable. I got E. Coli poisoning. Relentless diarrhea. Never again! read more

Food was absolutely delicious!! Service was great, super friendly staff, we ate outside and it was really nice! Cute restaurant, clean. The three way had the Cincinnati chilli flavor but it's vegetarian, the hummus, with the lightly toasted pita bread was so delicious and flavorful, and the harvest salad was hearty and vinaigrette was so yummy! All around great visit and great food we will definitely be back. read more

Melt Revival - Three way vegetarian chilli!!! So flavorful and delicious. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

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I had been wanting to try Melt for a while, and finally, when the perfect opportunity struck, I was starving for breakfast. I was pleased to find they have gluten-free bread options, as well as vegan and vegetarian, too. What an awesome versatile restaurant. I got the egg sandwich, which was pretty tasty, and I highly recommend the potatoes - so good! Melt did not disappoint! read more

Stopped by on my way to the airport and was very pleasantly surprised by the great service and tasty food! There is a large swath of vegetarian options-- I tried the seitan cheesesteak and it was really flavorful. They had a lemon-ginger kombucha on tap at the time, which tasted refreshing. Definitely worth a try, especially if you are vegetarian/vegan. read more

Service was great and the overall vibe is interesting and causal - in the best way. Mask are required and social distancing is positively enforced. Everything we ate was vegan and delicious. & HIGHLY recommend the vegan Philly cheese steak!!! Too yummy!!! Absolutely can not wait to come back again! read more

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We decided to visit a restaurant highlighted by Guy Fieri's DDD. Tonight it was Melt Revival with mixed results. We went for dinner not realizing there is no table service. Patrons order drinks and food at the counter. You take the drinks to the table yourself and food is brought to you later. This works fine for lunch but at dinner I like table service, personally. Atmosphere is a bit eclectic and chairs uncomfortable. The chairs and no table service kind of kills any interest to linger, talk and have dessert. Stained concrete floors and walls look nice. The $12 Revival Bowl is a winner. It's delicious and large enough to share for 2 moderate appetite people. The $14 Hoffner brisket sandwich was awful. One very skinny layer of brisket bbq meat on 2 thick slices of bread, I wondered at times if I was eating a bread sandwich. It looked nothing like-nowhere near- the hearty sandwich pictures I saw on yelp after our visit. Perhaps we got a frugal sandwich maker or they've cut back on their portions. BTW, the sandwich featured on DDD was not available and we were told is no longer offered. read more

Best restaurant there is in Northside. Cool place. The food is healthy, interesting, and tasty. Okay prices for the quality of food. There's many good vegan options. I had the vegan cheesesteak. It's about $10 and comes with a side item. The sandwich is kind of heavy so a side salad goes good with this. It tasted much like a regular cheesesteak as best as I could remember. The seitan was seasoned without being overly seasoned. Many things here. It has some good sounding cocktails. The rest of the food menu is full of good vegan and healthy stuff. read more

Melt Revival - Vegan Cheesesteak - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

Great service and healthy delicious food. I had the pad thai wrap and enjoyed it thoroughly.

this place was great, the staff were very kind. the food tasted wonderful-- ESPECIALLY the redskin potatoes. it had a very nice beachy theme to it that I loved, they're weren't a lot of people, and the overall place was great. my ONLY critique is that I got full too fast and couldn't finish my food lol. entered excited, left amazed. go here now. read more

High hopes for this place but it work for me. Went with a group of 6 and service was quick and efficient however the food was horrible. I got the pot roast sandwich and I could have sworn it was about 3 pieces of beef jerky on that bread. Also got the vegetarian chili. The chili had a great flavor but the tomatoes were so big that is all you got on a spoon. Other people in my group had the same experience food wise. Except for one that had the hummus. I tried it and must say it probably was the best thing on our table. Would love to try again but not sure. read more

impeccable service our food came out in like 5 mins and he gave us a pitcher of soda for the table i love everyone here

This place is very trendy. The food is fresh with vegan options. I had a salad, added roasted chicken. It came with red wine vinaigrette but just to be sure I didn't ruin a good thing, I ordered vegan ranch as well. The ranch was sub par, but the vinaigrette was delicious. I also bought one of their special drinks, to support PRIDE, and it was pretty good as well. Would I return. Sure, why not?! P.s my server, Cameron, with the beautiful hazel eyes (lol), was awesome. read more

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Vegan... vegetarian... omnivore... all the meats... this place has got something for everyone and it's always delicious!! I love the the verde chicken it's my go to favorite but you also can't beat the black bean chili or the superfood slaw! They even have daily specials! Parking is easy there is a spat lot across the street or if you are lucky you can nab a spot on the street. The decor is fun and the bar filled with tasty drinks. Our work frequents there for lunch. the service is fast and they are able to accommodate all 8 of us! Overall great place stop by if you are in Northside! Pro tip: order the half and half for lunch half sandwich have specialty side it's delicious and you get to try more things! read more

Melt Revival - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

I booked their private room for my bridal shower and we had a great time! They were super easy to work with ahead of time, the food and service were great on the day of! I love the variety of vegan/vegetarian options, and the portion sizes were perfect. read more

I got there a bit before my friend and the staff was super friendly and let me sit before ordering. The bartender (i think owner?) answered all my questions and let me sub my side for a small upcharge. The service overall was great. They do the style where you order at the bar and they bring the food out to you. I got the hoffner with a side of hummus. My sandwich was perfect. The bread was toasted perfectly and the horseradish was flavorful but subtle. The brisket was tender but not overly juicy so my sandwich was toasty and not soggy. I definitely will go back for that exact thing, but I want to try other things as well! read more

Melt Revival - My friend got the 1/2 sandwich and cup of soup. They really liked the lentil soup! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

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My friends came down to visit me, and with a vegetarian and a vegan, we landed on Melt Revival to eat at. The options were great, the food was delicious, and the overall ambiance was pleasant (especially the decor!). I would go again and recommend it to my friends! read more

Good is fantastic. One of the best vegan breakfast meals I've had in awhile. Service is friendly, helpful, and engaging. The vibe in the restaurant is great. Will be back! read more

Ok...yum! Started off with cauliflower wings with vegan ranch. These bad boys have a kick! Then while I waited on my Joan of Arc with vegan chili, I warmed up with a cocktail. The seasonal collection included one of my fave cold weather concoctions-bourbon with warm apple cider. Melt's version is called, Bonfire Brew. I was bewitched!! Delish! My counterpart chose the Hoffner and we both had order envy, so we split and shared our sandwiches. Perfect balance of flavor with texture. Good stuff. A funny thing happens to me here, although I am not vegan I end up enjoying the vegan menu options more than the alternative. I only like seitan at Melt, vegan chili-yes, please!! So good and filling. The vegan desserts look best to me too! Note to self-next time order vegan, you won't be sorry. read more

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We decided to check out the melt revival since we had heard it was taken back over by the original founder. Overall, it was a really nice experience. The service was good. The food was rich with good flavors. (Maybe slightly too much salt for my taste on the veggie cheesesteak). After the meal my partner and I both very comfortable and our bodies felt nourished. It's nice to have an option for healthier and not meat centric dining. Personally, I do not enjoy the interior aesthetic but I will say the open layout is really nice atmosphere for eating. I'd recommended giving this spot a try. read more

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I was excited to try Melt Revival as it had switched over hands in the past few years and the original owners had, literally, revived the place. I recently went vegetarian so I had been hunkering for some good veggie alternatives that still got my taste buds off. My partner and I shared the tofu pad thai and seitan cheesesteak take. I was surprised at how much the cheesesteak actually tasted like a good, ol fashioned calzone (not exactly the cheesesteak taste I was expecting--but good!). My only feedback was that it seemed really salty and left me chugging the water left at our table. The pad thai was good, but I will say the sides were what blew me away. Usually I'm not a slaw person but get the slaw here. It's super crisp, fresh and delicious. The red potatoes stole the show for me, and the dipping sauce it came with. Overall, I felt good after eating, the service was great, but Melt still left me yearning more. I think being so close and open to the bathrooms also weirded me out, there's definitely no privacy there, but not a dealbreaker. Maybe a second visit will do the trick. read more

fast and friendly service, amazing flatbreads and salads, plenty of vegan and vegetarian options, great portion sizes, casual seating

I liked this restaurant. I was in Cincinnati for the weekend with my mom and sister. We all have different dietary restrictions. I am vegan, my mom is plant based and my sister is gluten free and this menu had a lot of options for each of us. Also the food came out quickly and was good! If I'm in the Cincinnati area again I will come back for sure! read more

Melt Revival - Vegan breakfast burrito - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

Two years ago, I visited Cincinnati and ate lunch at Melt. I enjoyed it so much, I went back for brunch the next day. I just moved to Cincy about a month ago, but you better believe I've already made a Melt stop. This time around, I had a Veggie Cheesesteak - for an extra $2.25, you can upgrade your side from Sunchips, so I tried the Roasted Herbed Potatoes. They also had a display of baked goods at the counter, so I ended up with a cupcake with peanut butter frosting. Very yummy food! The interior seems like it could use a bit of a facelift - definitely eclectic! :-P I don't love the neighborhood. The actual street it's on seems ok, but I walked around a little bit to some of the neighboring streets and it definitely seemed less than ideal. read more

Awesome value for quality, fresh food. You certainly don't sacrifice taste or flavor for the organic flare. I opted for the chicken verde flatbread and my husband opted for the chili Mac and cheese. Both delish and hearty in their own right. This place is especially friendly for our vegan and vegetarian friends too! A+ for staff friendless and service too! Pleasant experience all around read more

Got food poisoning. Owner was rude about it when notified....puked for 2 days hospitalization on the 2nd day. Determined diagnosis food poisoning. The only place that we ate out. read more

After a mediocre experience the last time I was at Melt, I equated those hiccups to the growing pains of a new location and gave it another shot. I'm glad I did. The ambiance is casual, comfortable, and while it definitely has a more modern vibe than its previous location, it still holds a nice charm. The natural lighting in this space definitely helps out too. My brother and I sat at the bar to avoid sitting next to a herd of children that were being left to their own devices (I didn't even know they allowed children in Northside!). I ordered the Verde Chicken (Sliced roasted chicken breast, artichoke, zucchini, sun-dried tomato, pepita basil pesto, and provolone, with a balsamic drizzle, baked on flatbread, with fresh arugula after bake) with the chips/hummus for my side. The sandwich was delicious! The pesto definitely overpowered many of the other flavors and I was 100% okay with that. The slight crunch of the flatbread mixed with the gooey texture of the melted cheese provided the perfect consistency to each bite. The red pepper hummus with tortilla chips was the perfect side and provided a nice cool contrast to the sandwich. Melt is without a doubt, the best go-to vegan/vegetarian lunch spot in the city, but it's also a great spot for meat-eaters alike. Can't venture up to Northside? There's also a location in the Contemporary Arts Center downtown! read more

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I am trying to support my partner as they are gluten free by preference. This placed popped up on a Sunday morning on the Find me GF app. Walked in and it is a self order option. Pay at the bar before you sit. The interior is laid back and modern. It was nice. My partner really liked the baked goods and other GF options. But for me I would not be back. Not many options if you are a carnivore. Many Vegan and GF options. read more

Love melt so much. The variety of meat to vegan options is fantastic (even desserts)! I usually go with a sandwich but branched out and tried a flatbread and yum! read more

The food here is delicious! Lots of vegan options. Highly recommend the chili and hoffner with tofu!

Meh is the perfect word to describe our Melt experience. I'd been to the old Melt both in person and for take-out and loved both. This was my first time at the new location. My sister and I walked in and there were two women waiting to be seated ahead of us; a group of 4 guys who I assume were in a band because there is no other reason to look like you fell out of a bad 80's movie, pushed past us and the other two women to go greet their girl who was a bartender or hostess, I'm not sure and immediately sat down. After waiting a few more minutes my sister and I were taken to a table. Our server greeted us and took our order quickly but it was a good 20-30 minutes before our sandwiches came to the table. First, my open-faced, flat-bread sandwich was a pizza. Call it a pizza. It was edible but needed a lot of salt and pepper and isn't something I'd order again. Previously I'd ADORED it. For a place known for it's flavourful food, everything was insanely bland. My sister got the kraut for her Rachel on the side and I gave it a try--it literally tasted of nothing. I did not know that was even possible for sauerkraut. It didn't taste like any slaw or pickle or kraut. She also had to salt her side of mac and cheese which wasn't creamy or cheesy, but dry. She left most of her sandwich as it again was bland and dry. When our food came we'd asked our server if we could have our checks because it was lunch time and we needed to go and she sort of just sighed as if to say, yea I know it's really slow I'm sorry. The server was very nice and I can't fault her for anything, but the food was not worth coming back for at all. It's a shame because it was a funky little place with good food. Based on our experience, I can't see us going back anytime soon. I hate writing bad reviews, but it was bad. read more

Melt Revival is in Northside, a growing district on the west side of Cincinnati. I decided to go here with a co-worker for lunch one day because it's near my office and I'm so glad I did! For starters, the atmosphere is great. Quaint, coffee shop vibes with modern artwork and color. I ordered the 1/2 salad 1/2 sandwich combo and LOVED both of them. The revival bowl with chicken was fresh and tasty with a sweet peanut sauce. The "Rachel" sandwich had fresh sauerkraut, melted Swiss, and turkey with a super flavorful sauce (similar to 1000 island dressing). It was the perfect healthy lunch I crave on a work day and didn't leave me feeling too full. I love having healthy options close by and I will definitely be back! read more

Melt Revival - 1/2 rachel - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

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I had the breakfast burrito, loved it! All of their food is so fresh! It is always a treat to eat here! I also love Northside, get breakfast and go look at records! read more

Everything at Melt Revival is better than expected. Banh mi sandwich was a perfect balance of spice and vegetables and crunch. This describes every other dish as well. Pad Thai Wrap with chicken was freshly cooked chicken breast surrounded by a variety of delicious green things and carrots with peanut sauce. Chips and salsa were as good as any chips and salsa anywhere. The real revelation was Buffalo Cauliflower! Why eat Buffalo wings when Buffalo cauliflower is actually better and you can eat more of it without feeling guilty? We had it delivered because of the pandemic and paired it with our own wine - a chardonnay from my basement which was a perfect match. Melt Revival does offer their own selections of wine, beer and cocktails. read more

I haven't been back to Melt in years, since before they moved to their new location. I finally went back yesterday for lunch, and I'm glad I did because the service and speed has greatly improved! I'll be adding this back into the usual lunch rotation. The new location is super cute and very on-brand for Molly Wellmann. Mod, colorful, and eclectic. I kind of liked it when they were in an old Northside building with the back patio, but this new location is nice as well. They even have someone to greet you at the door and a bar area. I haven't tried any of their cocktails, but I'll be coming back for that later! Their half sandwich, half soup special for $12 is a really great deal. I left feeling really full and like I got a good value for my money. The soup yesterday was a corn chowder, which was delicious and fresh. The verde chicken sandwich I got with it was the bomb! I like that they have quite a few meat options on the menu now for meat eaters. The buffalo cauliflower were also good, and I think even my carnivore husband would love these as an alternative to buffalo wings! Overall, a fantastic lunch stop with great service. I can't wait to come back for happy hour or dinner. read more

Melt Revival - Lunch: half sandwich half soup and side of buffalo cauliflower $12 - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

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Melt Cafe is a great spot for feel-good and good-for-you food. With an abundant menu of vegetarian and vegan options varying from sandwiches, soups, salads and most importantly their own version of a three-way (featured on Food Network, BTW), there's always something to suit your tastes and your mood. The half and half combo never fails so you can try even more! Their soups rotate often, and I've loved every one I've tried. Even more with such a varied menu, they accommodate substitutions of many of their menu items. Whenever I am craving something wholesome and comforting without the grease and guilt, I know I can come to Melt and be happy! read more

Melt Revival - Unapologetic feast featuring tomato basil bisque, vegetarian-style Reuben and cauliflower wings - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

Vegan huevos rancheros, where have you been all my life? During a recent Sunday brunch stop, I tried this for the first time ever. I'm not a huge fan of either scrambled eggs or tofu, but I went for the tofu option -- and it was so perfectly done -- the texture, the flavor, everything. Weeks later, I'm still craving this. For lunch, I've tried the ATLT sandwich. The tempeh was done well, and the srriacha mayo was delicious. The vegetarian chili is the best. It's amazingly "meaty" and flavorful, and their vegan cheese is yummy! read more

Melt Revival - Vegan huevos rancheros with a side of roasted potatoes -- so yummy!!! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

Was so glad to find a vegan restaurant in Cincinnati!! Wish the cauliflower was crunchier, but the sauce was really good! Really liked the slaws too! The portions were a little bit smaller than I expected. But it was great overall! read more

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