Great service very yummy food from alyssa!convenient for late night drives or getting off work late!

THE MELT @ LA JOLLA This spot is open until 2 AM, so if you're craving food late at night, this is definitely a place to check out! The Melt has really good, high quality food that honestly does not taste like your typical fast food. This was actually my first time at the La Jolla location. I had previously been to the Delaware location, and every single time I've gone, the food has been so good. This time, I got the Oreo Shake, Melt Burger, Mac & Cheese, and Garlic Bacon Fries, and honestly, everything was a 10 out of 10. The quality is consistently so good, and I really love how flavorful everything is. It's also a really quick and easy spot. You can order through the kiosk or at the front counter, grab your food when it's ready, and sit wherever you'd like. You're also expected to clean up after yourself, which keeps everything pretty simple. The vibe inside is decent. It honestly reminds me of a typical fast food chain, but the biggest difference is that the food quality is definitely not fast food. Everything tastes fresh, delicious, and much higher quality than what you would normally expect from a quick service restaurant. I've been here past 2 AM a couple of times, and there are quite a few homeless people walking back and forth in the surrounding area, so I would just recommend being aware of your surroundings, especially if you're coming late at night. Overall, I really love The Melt and would definitely recommend stopping by if you're in the area or looking for a late night food spot! read more

Convenient kiosk ordering with self-assigned buzzers, and the wait was not too long for a busy Friday lunch hour. There was plenty of seating inside while we were there, but most orders were for pickup. Our burger was delicious and substantial, with crispy fried onions...and it really was the meltiest burger I've ever had. There was a pickle spear on the side, which was a nice unexpected surprise). We paid $12.92 for one melt Swiss mushroom burger. The only negative is the horrible parking situation, in the Whole Foods, CVS Villa La Jolla Dr shopping plaza....there's lots of inpatience and honking. read more

The Melt is a delicious all natural food and casual dining experience which I will visit again anytime I'm near one of their locations. The Meltburger was oh so tasty. From the top of their pillowy signature artisan bun to their spicy sauce and 1/3 lb angus/wagu beef patty with gooey cheese. It's a must try. The Steak and Cheese sandwich is packed with angus sirloin steak, provolone cheese, grilled onions and red peppers, jalapeños. Delicious! The side of garlic Parmesan fries are a tasty side. You'll also find a number of natural sodas to quench your thirst or possibly one of their all natural shakes just might prove too tempting. read more

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I've always enjoyed a good melt Mac or melt burger but what finally pushed me to review and leave a 5 star is their Chicken Caesar Salad. It might just be the best one I've ever had in my life! Their croutons were warm and sprinkled with cheese and their grill chicken was so juicy that I wanted to order another just for the chicken. This location is always popular but there is a good amount of seating. They tend to move through orders fairly quickly and have a status board which makes it easy to know when your food is ready. They staff is always friendly so I am a fan of this establishment. read more

The Melt - Sandwiches Near Me - La Jolla, California

Was having a lazy evening the other day and ordered the melt off of DoorDash. I was pleasantly surprised with the price and the large portion of food that I received! These sandwiches (especially the chicken one) were massive! I don't think I could choose between the burger or the chicken sandwich on which was tastier; they were both delicious in their own way. read more

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Exactly what I expected and yummy! This is your classic casual burger/grilled cheese spot. They put the garlic in garlic fries. I personally like that and Parmesan, but if you're not big on those two things then these fries may not be for you since it was pretty heavy. I also liked their pickles a lot which, as a pickle lover, always matters to me! read more

The Melt - Try GARLIC PARMESAN FRIES - Sandwiches Near Me - La Jolla, California

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I'm actually obsessed with this place and I rave about it to anyone who will listen.People must try a shake, I LOVE the snickerdoodle shake for the vanilla & cookie taste. The melty mac is filling and the perfect cheesy dish. Service is pretty quick unless obviously it's a full house, pick up order is much faster. read more

Feeling hungry late at night around the University area? This place is open late!! Ordered a Three Cheese Classic grilled cheese sandwich; so delicious. Alyssa was super friendly and greeted me with a sincere heartfelt smile!!! Making me feel super welcomed. Chill vibes that definitely wake you up!! read more

The Melt - THREE CHEESE CLASSIC - Sandwiches Near Me - La Jolla, California

Always untidy looking with trash on the floor. A regular sweep would make the place more presentable. This is my second or third visit and the floor always has the same untidy look. Sorry but I have to keep it real. Staff were friendly and helpful. They cut the crispy chicken in half as requested with no complaints. That was nice of them. I didn't notice the flavoring on the sweet potato fries first visit but this time we did. You might want to confirm what they sprinkle in case of allergies or taste preferences. I'm calling it out because we recommended them last visit. Tastes good - but they are not plain so make sure to ask. My partner was craving their food after our last visit and he left happy this weekend too. I've upped to 4 stars based on his feedback. Melts are not for me. The patty melt is way too greasy for my liking. Photos attached. read more

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The Crispy Chicken Sandwich was delicious and pretty large but the sandwich completely fell apart quickly. More sauce was on the outside of the bun and wrapper than in the sandwich. I would pass on the Garlic Parm fries, they were a little greasy. Plain fries may have been better. The place was busy. One of the few spots in this area that stays open late (2am or 3am most days). They need to work on their cleanliness. The dining area was pretty messy, dirty tables, floors had food and napkins, bench I almost sat at was dirty. Took my food to-go. parking in this lot during the day sucks but if you go late then there are plenty of spaces. read more

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Love this place for a quick bite. Customer service is average, but food tastes great. read more

This place has definitely improved over the last few years in terms of food quality and its menu offerings. The Mushroom Swiss Burger was a thick patty that held together well, and the Garlic Parmesan Fries were not overwhelming in the garlic department. It sounds like the previous management staff really took my comments to heart. This time, the meal included a pickle spear and a side garden salad, which were both welcomed with open arms. In fact, a few veggies go well with greasy comfort food... The extra ranch dressing provided a great dipping sauce for both the fries and the salad. Overall, I would say that The Melt has melted my heart by accepting my constructive criticism and making things better for years to come. Extending the hours to after midnight has also been a huge step in terms of expanding options for late night comfort food in the UCSD area. Kudos to management for taking the steps to make this one of the go to food stops in the Golden Triangle! read more

Great spot for delicious burgers and chicken. Lots of flavor. Quick and easy to order but kinda pricey. Not too busy but not a big shop and in a busy location. read more

The Melt - Burgers, chicken and Mac and cheese - Sandwiches Near Me - La Jolla, California

Came here last min for a quick bite, and this one place turned out to be pretty good. The service was quick, and the food came out quick. My grilled cheese sandwich was good, and the tomato soup was delish. My boyfriend ordered the spicy chicken sandwich and he said the chicken was okay -- just a little bland. The chicken was big, and the fries were great which was what made it good. If you want a quick bite, I would recommend this place read more

The Melt - THREE CHEESE CLASSIC - Sandwiches Near Me - La Jolla, California

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Hair in food. My husband and I flew into San Diego and checked into our hotel late night & was starving- so ordered Door Dash- only to spend $46 on watery Mac & cheese and a hair in my burger- which in midbite- was entangled in the meat as I pulled the strand out of my mouth. I did write feedback on the Door Dash order- and to The Melt main web site- no response so far.... total crickets. Thanks for the absence of customer service. read more

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We were trying to find a good brunch area for a Sunday afternoon in the La Jolla area.. It turned out to be very tough with average wait times in other places being 2 hours long!!! We gave up and decided to drive back from the shores to this plaza as we remembered coming here in thd past. No regrets!!! Ordering was easy through the kiosk provided upon entering and seating was available to be chosen from. I like that there's extra chairs piled up on the side so if you need an extra chair, you can grab one. They come with a beeper after you order so it makes it easier when you need to pickup your food. There was a wait but I think the food was made fresh in house so there was nothing wrong with that. My girlfriend and I both enjoyed our experience here again because the classic grilled cheese was DELICIOUS and toasted perfectly. We shared that between the two of us while I got the Crispy Classic and the Sweet Potato fries (amazing, best sweet potato fries I've ever had. My girlfriend got the Meltburger and she enjoyed every single bite too. It was flavorful and had good sauce to keep it juicy. We were done with our meal and needless to say, such a big worth it meal for our time and when we wanted/needed food asap!!! I DO wish they fix the doorhinges though. Everytime someone walked out the doors, they squeaked extremely sharp and loudly so that made it quite annoying!!! We would've eaten outside because of that but unfortunately all the tables outside were taken so we had to deal with that. Please do fix that! read more

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The food was delicious! We ordered a patty melt, Mac and cheese, double melt burger, bacon ranch fries, garlic Parmesan fries, and snickerdoodle shakes and everything tasted amazing. Loved their craft sodas as well. read more

Had the mushroom and cheese cheeseburger and that's on point specially with sweet potato fries! It sets you back about $18. Good grub

The Melt in La Jolla is a tasty little spot that hits the mark when you're craving something crispy and comforting! I stopped in for a late night bite. The crispy chicken sandwich was golden and satisfying, and the fries were nicely seasoned with a good crunch--definitely comfort food material. That said, there was a bit of a weird bitter aftertaste, maybe from the oil? Noticeable enough to mention. Hoping its because something was overpriced and burnt, not because of reused oil... hence, the 4 stars not 5 Now, let's talk about the *real* hidden gem: the soda! So refreshing and full of flavor--I think they said locally made, and if that's the case, kudos to whoever's behind it. Definitely not your average fountain drink. Fun vibe, fast service, and good eats overall. Just a little tweak to that fryer oil and this place would be golden (literally and figuratively)! Might come back? read more

The Melt - Soda fountain - Sandwiches Near Me - La Jolla, California

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The burger is definitelyyy melty! The cheese is super melted it looks delicious. I will say the burger could've been more flavorful and less watery. The tomato soup was really good and the grilled cheese croutons were under a dollar to add so the tomato soup I would say is super filling and big portion for the price! Claire at the register was very funny and sweet! read more

Good burgers but a bit greasy Maybe it was the one burger I got The place is clean with good service but challenging parking read more

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Yum! My avocado bacon melt was really tasty. I loved the amount of avocado and bacon on it. My only complaint is how greasy it was. Make sure to have plenty of napkins for your hands! read more

The Melt - AVOCADO BACON MELT - Sandwiches Near Me - La Jolla, California

Absolutely love the burgers from here. Staff is always super friendly would highly recommend

I came here because it was part of the Sky Miles Dining program and I was staying nearby. Was the burger good? yes Was it better than other burger joints? I will likely forget it when I go home Wasit worth $11? By Kentucky Standard no... but perhaps by California standards. You order at a kiosk or at the counter... they give you a buzzer to go off when it's done and sitting on the counter. Their machine expects a 15% tip... do with that as you wish. It was work's dinner so they got it... but I still question the practice. It's open til 2 am, so I'm sure it's a great hangover place.... just not getting me with a wow factor. read more

This might be the first 5 I have ever given for a fast food restaurant. I wanted max protein and healthy as possible so I ordered the Classic Grilled Chicken Sandwich with cheddar cheese and I added tomato and I got the ranch dressing on the side. We used the kiosk to place our order which was easy and intuitive. The only change I would make to the kiosk ordering app is to be able to have the sauce that you want on the side. I had to order without any sauce then I asked for the ranch dressing when I picked up my order. 1. My sandwich had a decent size piece of chicken. 2. The chicken was tender with every bite. 3. Tasty combination of chicken, cheddar cheese, and a butter toasted potato bun. I was thoroughly enjoyed the entire sandwich. They have small cups for water which was perfect for us. I enjoyed the dill pickle spear. It was a nice thick spear that was fresh with great flavor. There was zero trace of food left on my tray. I enjoyed dipping my sandwich into the ranch dressing. It elevates the flavors even more. The dining area was clean and we enjoyed the vibe of the music and of the restaurant. read more

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Plenty of parking. Casual atmosphere. You order at a kiosk. Sugarcane sodas only. Good burgers, fries, and one of the best cookies n cream milkshakes I've ever had. I had the spicy mission melt burger. It had lots of flavor, was juicy, but barely had any avocado. I'd return if I'm in the area to try other menu items! read more

The Melt - Sandwiches Near Me - La Jolla, California

This is an update to the business not necessarily the location in La Jolla. I was contacted by their team and was grateful of the feedback/review regardless of the score I provided. They seem to want to improve and i was offered to come back. We went back to Del Mar location where we had swift service and fresh food. I appreciate they took the time to make it right for us and to make sure our experience is better. thank you! read more

Honestly, I don't even know where to start. I placed an online order and got a text saying it would be ready by 1:02 PM. I got there at 1:05 PM, but my name wasn't showing on the screen, so I checked in with an employee that confirmed they did have my order, so I figured it would just be another minute or two. Instead, I waited an extra 15min. I was my first time trying The Melt and I've heard great things, so I was looking forward to my meal. The classic chicken sandwich really caught me off guard. It just didn't look appetizing at all, and definitely not what I was expecting. The photo pretty much tells the story. read more

The Melt - Sandwiches Near Me - La Jolla, California

The food they are making here is amazing. It is definitely a fast food place, but the meat is very well cooked and seasoned. They are true to form that the cheese has an amazing pull, and the Parmesan garlic fries were super well put together. All around an amazing food experience for a walk in off the street. The servers were great and Alyssa was particularly helpful and friendly. Will definitely keep this place on my must go list read more

I'm meaning this to be more of a compliment than a criticism, because service here has always been excellent. I've been here many times over a few years, but tonight the food was just off. It was way too salty across 2 burgers, fries, and the mac and cheese. 30 minutes later, my mouth is still feeling the over abundance of salt. The staff was cool and refunded my entire order. I'd like to go back, because this was my favorite neighborhood burger joint. Hoping this was a one-off thing of bad timing. read more

It's good burger but a little dry. Spicy but too spicy for me. We enjoyed sweet potato fries! Yum! Customer service is just ok nothing I mean they can smile more :). The place is clean. read more

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I love how this restaurants hours are so flexible. If you're ever hungry at night and you're a UCSD student, it's pretty close to campus and convenient. My friends and I got a grilled cheese and a tomato soup, both were alright. The grilled cheese, had a lot of cheese. Almost too much. It felt very overloaded that I couldn't enjoy the bread with it. The bisque however was very creamy. It tasted very rich and was pretty solid. Eating them together balanced out making it fine, but honestly not the best I've had. It was pretty empty at night, so the wait time was not long, the lady at the register was really friendly, and was patient with us when asking questions and looking at the menu. Tables are also clean and there are plenty of places to sit. Overall, The Melt is okay. It's not a place I am constantly craving, but I wouldn't be opposed to coming back. read more

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We came here for a quick dinner and were happy with the quality of food we received for a fast casual restaurant! A step up from fast food but not considered a nice sit-down restaurant. You order at the counter and then get a buzzer which goes off when your order is ready. My husband and I both got the spicy mission burger. We thought it was really good with the combo of jalapeño, avocado, and pepperjack. However, we agreed that the special melt sauce didn't go very well with it and we wish that would've been served on the side. The burger didn't come with any sides, so you have to order fries or something else separately. We each got a milkshake and they were the perfect addition to our burgers! Prices were affordable and food was solid for a quick meal. read more

Came here for Thursday early dinner. This is in the same shopping center as Whole Foods & CVS. Walking in, they have a kiosk where you can put in your order yourself. My burger was pretty good. Cooked perfectly the way I like it. The garlic parmesan fries were also great. read more

The Melt - ORIGINAL CHICKEN MELT - Sandwiches Near Me - La Jolla, California

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Absolutely great cheesy melt-a-licious. Very creative grilled cheese sandwiches. Been goin for a few years, never disappointed. Service is friendly and fast. Place is almost aways busy. Very clean and great relaxed vibe. Garlic fries also pretty darn good. read more

I really like their grilled chicken sandwiches and I am said that I found out about them so late. Always appreciate the staff and how late they are open compared to everything else around here. I will say that the atmosphere inside can be a hit or miss but I never say no to getting a late night meal here. Would recommend. read more

Alyssa is the . Great service, food, and cookies. Always a go-to for the UCSD men's cross country team

I joined their Rewards program, because after the delicious grilled cheese sandwich and tomato soup, I am definitely eager to return again! -Three Cheese Classic Grilled Cheese ($7.99): What a delicious comfort meal! I would definitely recommend this. The cheeses are spectacularly gooey & flavorful. -Patty Melt ($11.49): I'm not sure that I would order this again. The meat patty (which is supposed to have wagyu) did not seem as fatty or moist as I would have expected. Maybe I should just try one of the burgers next time. -Cheddar bacon ranch fries ($5.99): This was a delicious treat with a generous helping of bacon crumble and melted cheese. I would definitely order again. -Tomato soup ($4.79): This was such a SMOL bowl of soup. It was so creamy and flavorful that I needed at least 4 times the portion size. I supposed it was a reasonable size for the price. But I could barely fit my grilled cheese into the bowl for dipping. There are two kiosks right next to the door for easy ordering. Indoor and outdoor dining are both available. This is a huge parking lot for a shopping center, yet it was remarkably difficult to find a spot on a weekday lunch hour. read more

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My one question is, Why didn't I come here sooner? The people that work here are so so kind, the food is exactly what you want when you are craving a burger, and omg the sweet potato fries are mouthwatering. So Yummy! We Definitely will be back :) read more

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