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    The Melt

    4.8 (128 reviews)
    Open • 10:00 am - 3:00 AM (Next day)
    Updated 3 weeks ago
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    THE MELT ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed

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    Cassandra L.

    Service was extremely attentive! Came in for a quick spicy chicken sandwich and garlic fries. Both were really good! Will be back, thanks! :)

    Kristy H.

    Our burgers were delicious. So much food. Garlic fries are heaven. Parking kind of sucks but it's Davis so kind of used to that. Pretty busy little place, but the food is worth it.

    Maki K.

    I just wanted to try this California chain burger shop. It's located close to Trader's Joe. My favorite burger in California is of course In-N-Out double double so compare to that, price is double in this place. It is not smash burger. Oily. Garlic Parmesan fries are also too oily... Tomato soup is good I only could finish half of them.

    DOUBLE BBQ BACON MELTBURGER
    Lou H.

    My mouth is watering as I write this review, remembering the melt-in-your-mouth deliciousness I experienced here. I got a double bbq bacon burger but could've gone with a single as they're hearty. As a side I got sweet potato fries which are enough for 2 people to share. The soda fountain is a variety of natural sodas, which I ended up liking more than I thought. Finally they had cookies my buddy's kids loved. My buddy had a steak sandwich which he said tasted like a Philly but he wished he would've gotten a burger as both his kids liked their cheeseburgers. To sum it up it was a greasy mess, but one of the best burgers I've ever had. I'll be sure to come back next time I'm in the area. That's this critic's review, until next time, I'll be eating.

    MELTBURGER
    Amber R.

    This was my first time at this location - the food is just as great as any other Melt restaurant. There was plenty of seating inside & some outdoor patio seating as well. The music/people made it a bit loud inside so I sat outside, which was perfect. You can order from an employee or at a kiosk. The staff was nice & the wait wasn't too long for peak lunch time. Both the Melt Burger & the crispy chicken sandwich were amazing - came out hot too. The best thing to top off the meal was the garlic Parmesan fries. Bonus: add the garlic from the fries to your sandwich I'll definitely be back to this location soon!

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    Rubi M.

    A special thank you to Alizeya, who was genuinely friendly and welcoming. Great customer service makes a difference :) The restaurant is clean, comfortable, and nice and cool inside on hot Davis days. There's also plenty of outdoor seating. It was perfect for us to split a burger with my two pups.

    CHEDDAR BACON RANCH FRIES
    Tanya B.

    Reading the menu I was beyond excited to try this place... the burgers and the fries both sounded amazing! I ordered the melt burger and was expecting a tiny punch... something to show there was a jalapeño sauce in there somewhere but nothing. I had one small diced jalapeño piece in the whole thing. The burger meet was ok. I added avocado and that was fresh and delicious, with enough to cover the whole burger. The ranch cheddar bacon fries were ok, but honestly bland?! I couldn't believe it... they looked like they'd be packed full of flavor and it was just bland. I will go back and get again but I wasn't left desiring more.

    Brian G.

    Melt is back in Davis and this spot looks very modern. I like the kiosks for ordering and the signage/decor. Spicy chicken sandwich: B- Chicken is huge, plus very crispy. Spice level is mild-medium, mostly coming from the jalapenos and sauce. Would have liked spicy seasoning added to the chicken directly. I like potato buns but this Bun was a bit too soft, would have liked it toasted. The sandwich is really moist so it is a mess to eat. Fries: A Superb fries, I think these are perfect. Thin cut, crispy, and well seasoned.

    Drew

    The goat Sophia gave me and my friends free cookies, plus the manager is hecka funny and helped my friend get his first credit card.

    Luke C.

    The Melt is a great choice for a burger or grilled cheese sandwich in Davis. The restaurant is beautiful and it is very easy to order your food there as they have either a kiosk you can select food from or the traditional counter. My biggest advice when it comes to the Melt is to eat the food there and DINE IN! I say this because if you go for their burger or grilled cheese, the absolute best version of it will be when it comes out to you. My first Melt experience was a to-go order. When I brought it home the cheese had solidified again and the burger lost all its magic. When the burger is fresh, it is incredible! I loved it so much! So just make sure you DINE IN! The burgers are great and full of flavor. I really enjoyed the unique relish/pickle stuff that they put in the cheese. It's a great flavor addition to the burger. The grilled cheeses were amazing as well. I got a chance to take a bite of my friend's sandwich and it was heavenly. If you get it with jalapenos just be careful as they are spicy! The mac and cheese is good and very well portioned, but I found it to be less enjoyable than other places. It has a very hearty taste and can fill you up quickly. The cheese they use is also a bit more of a mature taste which I definitely didn't prefer. Overall The Melt is a wonderful restaurant and one that I'd happily return to!

    Cookies and Cream Milkshake
    Lindsey L.

    The food was amazing. I tried The Melt burger and the double cheeseburger two separate times and this hit the spot after a long day. The milkshakes were also delicious but once it melts it starts to feel a little too sweet which is a given. The Garlic fries, however, are SO GARLICY AND SO DELICOUS. It makes my mouth water thinking about it. If you are coming with another person get a milkshake and garlic friends to share and burger each. It is the perfect portion size. It is also a great studying place because of how big the seating area is. There is also wifi in there so it makes it even better for staying here a little longer. Sometimes the workers come by and give samples. I tried the chocolate chip cookie sample and it was so soft and delectable. Would come here again!

    MELTBURGER
    Ricardo G.

    The service was quick and the inside very spacious. Quickly got my burger after ordering! Meltburger - 8/10 Really nice size for the price, wonderful salty patty. I wish it came with tomato, lettuce, and onions, but that's on me. Wonderful with the pickle and ketchup. Would definitely get again, with some tweaks.

    CLASSIC CRISPY CHICKEN
    Cameron C.

    Solid place to grab a burger and fries. Here is an honest review. Burger & Chicken Sandwich - Average, nothing special Fries - Better, I liked the amount of garlic and cheese Soda - Freakin' fire! Had to taste them all and mix together. Super carbonated too! Milkshake - Not worth, no Oreo chunks or malt, mostly just soft serve :(

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    4 months ago

    Love the food and the service here! the staff are super nice and i love the shakes and lemonades!

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    5 months ago

    Not totally unhappy but their prices are a bit steep for what we got. Food was good and the people were very pleasant though.

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    11 months ago

    Service was really good! All the food was really good and they gave us free cookies as we were here late.

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    7 months ago

    Andrew gave amazing service and was such a friendly atmosphere would highly recommend!!

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    5 months ago

    Quick service, burger is a lil messy but it does taste really good. Definitely not your average restaurant burger.

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    1 year ago

    I liked the food a lot and drinks but the burgers were a tiny bit overpriced. Other than that the cashiers are nice.

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    8 months ago

    Pretty good I enjoyed how customizable the food. The ambiance was great and saved my weekend by being open til 2am

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    7 months ago

    It's a fantastic spot for a quick lunch between classes. The staff is known for being genuinely friendly!!!

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    7 months ago

    I enjoyed the food, best burger in Davis. Great atmosphere and good prices. Service was quick and I got my food fast.

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    9 months ago

    Our first time here....very impressed with burgers and fries. Thank you for your service Sabrina!

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    11 months ago

    Food was good! Nice spot for lunch. Enjoyed the Mac n cheese with the bread crumbs on top. Service was fast and polite.

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    9 months ago

    Always delicious every time and the staff is friendly. Has a nice environment, highly recommend.

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    9 months ago

    Good Food and Customer Service. Quick and cool spot a lot of space as well and clean!Wen and Shimira were super chill

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    10 months ago

    Came in with my fiancé and had a great experience. The food was tasty and the service was top tier. I definitely would recommend this place.

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    10 months ago

    Every time I come here the staff is walking around with cookies and the occasional brownie sample. It's the perfect ending to a comfort meal

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    10 months ago

    Great food, great service, overall the best fast food restaurant I've been to, much more than I expected from a fast food place

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    9 months ago

    So so good get the cheddar bacon fries! They hand out good cookies sometimes. Highly recommend!

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    1 year ago

    The food is perfectly seasoned and the lemon aids are delicious. The garlic parmigiana fries are my favorite btw, definitely worth a try.

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    Ask the Community - The Melt

    Burgers and Brew

    Burgers and Brew

    3.8(2.4k reviews)
    0.9 mi
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    I love the Burgers here, I go here often. The food is SO good, but it is a bit expensive but it's…read moreworth it to me. I've tried a lot of different things on the menu but my go-to order is the Bleu Cheese Burger with Curly Fries and ranch. Every time I have someone visiting I take them here to get a burger and a beer and it never disappoints! They can get pretty busy but they have great service and they have a nice patio with heaters. It's also nice because it's in a good location across from the park and you can get frozen yogurt afterwards next door.

    Everything so delicious love all the outside seating. I'm not sure if it's like this every day but…read moreI went on a weekday and you order up at the counter they give you a number and you sit down. They have menus easily accessible right outside for you to look through. They have tons of choices, I just got the classic cheeseburger with pepper jack. He had the avocado burger. We ordered medium well since we don't like the pink in it when it comes to burgers anyway. The service was good and friendly. The prices were pretty normal. I like that you get a choice between french fries or salad. Of course we both chose french fries though lol. Each table already has ketchup, salt, and pepper. I like that there was just water that you can refill up yourself so you didn't have to be left waiting and can drink as much water as you want. They had a good selection of beers and it was a nice casual atmosphere. Wasn't too crowded, but I'm sure that might be because I went during a weekday afternoon. It was hot, but they had sprayers and fans going, which is nice. And although wasn't complete full sit down service, the workers still checked on us which I felt that means that they genuinely care about their customers. Now, the food! The burger was cooked perfectly with the right amount of char on the outside and still moist and juicy on the inside. The pepper jack cheese was melted, and the burger was seasoned well. All the vegetables were fresh, crispy clean lettuce. I felt like the pickle they either made it themselves or they get it from somebody handmade. And the buns also tasted homemade. We were both impressed with our burgers, however, the avocado burger, which he got had a lot of mayonnaise on it. So just a heads up they do put pretty much all the condiments on the burger so just make sure to specify what you want or don't want condiment wise when ordering. As far as parking, it's downtown so it's a lot easier to walk or bike to this location. However, there is some parking around the block and by the park - you just need to be aware of signs. I really feel like this place can host multiple different kinds of going out. We went out for a casual afternoon date, but of course there's families there, friends getting together, small groups of two or maybe even just one person and of course, larger groups were there too. I can see it being a kind of a cool date spot for more casual kind of date and of course I can see this being used as like family gatherings so I like that it's very versatile . We will definitely be back! I especially need to try more of their brews

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    Bull 'N Mouth - Beer cheese burger

    Bull 'N Mouth

    3.7(161 reviews)
    1.0 mi
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    Great place to meet up with friends, grab a bite to eat, and have a drink. Outdoor and indoor…read moreseating available. Friendly staff that is prompt and courteous. Plenty of beers on top, and plenty of gastropub fare to choose from. Prices are reasonable. Parking is on the street. Lots of space to spread out. Relatively family friendly where tables are spread out and no one can really hear your table. Lots of decent family-friendly food options as well. Solid choice if you're in the area, looking for a pizza, salad, beer, or something to munch on while you're hanging out with your buddies.

    Chose Bull N' Mouth to celebrate a best girl's birthday, and I feel like the stars aligned with…read morethat decision. Tuesday around 4pm ended up being the perfect time to slip in, avoid the crowds, and actually get to chat with Scotty about the menu. Since it was our first time here, we appreciated his food and drink recommendations, and he absolutely steered us right. We sat in the decked-out "Library" room, which felt like stepping into an old-school den with deep red leather sofas, bookshelves, and an impressive collection of art and decor. Overall, a fantastic experience. The icing on the cake was the service, which was truly top shelf. Every community has those people who become part of what makes it special, Scotty is clearly one of those people. Can't wait to come back and try more of the menu.

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    Cafe Bernardo  - Orecchiette pesto is phenom!!!!

    Cafe Bernardo

    3.5(836 reviews)
    1.0 mi
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    Cafe Bernardo has the best breakfast and it's a nice place to go to lunch as well. It can get…read morereally busy on the weekends and it can get quite loud inside if that is an issue for you. They have some outdoor seating as well. The food is really good, you have to order at the counter and pay before sitting down and waiting for your food. My favorite is the salad sampler! You can pick any 2 salads.

    Been here a few times over the years and it's one of the few brunch spots in Davis. Usually a line…read moreout the door on the weekends but it's because you order at the counter and then you find your own table and you get your own water from the tap they have by the door. After you order they give you a giant playing card for your table for the servers to bring the food out to your table. It's a solid place with decent portions. I ordered the chicken apple sausage scramble this time, and my fiancé and I shared it. Came with a piece of toast with their house made jam. All the condiments are usually on the table so you don't have to bother anyone. Staff will come around and take dirty dishes away and all but not a lot of "service" is done. There's actually a decent amount of tables inside as well as the patio outside. It's a cute little place that has been here for years so it's not too bad. Parking can be a little tricky since you have to find a spot downtown but is walkable from much of downtown David.

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    Wayback Burgers - Cajun with fries

    Wayback Burgers

    3.6(57 reviews)
    1.1 mi

    HAVE AGAIN: The bacon cheese fries were good, but likely try a different type next time…read more NOT HAVE AGAIN: The Classic burger this time was good, but I'd prefer a different one next time. The Classic has lots of mustard, too much.

    *** Vegetarian Review ***…read more Saw them on Good Day Sac (May 28) promoting $5 National Burger Day. They had all their burgers displayed, including the Impossible. We changed our lunch plans only to get turned away at the counter. When we ordered, the counter staff said he didn't think it was included in promotion. He went back to talk to the manager and said ... "The promotion doesn't include Impossible because of the price difference." We explained we saw the promotion piece on Good Day Sac and all their burgers were showcased, never mentioning Impossible was excluded. "We can't do it" So, we left. I looked at the promotional poster on the way out and the small print doesn't show any exclusions either, but didn't feel in the National Burger Mood any longer. Taco Wednesday at the nearby Dos Coyote. As much as I want to support local businesses, the lack of simple communication between ownership/employees to anticipate vegetarians might want to participate really bugs the heck out of me so we won't be coming back. Plus, the last time we came here, they messed up our order. Fries instead of tater tots. And no side sauces. Wishing them well.

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