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The Melt

4.2 (1.1k reviews)
Closed • 10:00 am - 3:00 AM (Next day)
Updated 1 week ago

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Casual
Moderate noise
Outdoor seating
Good for kids

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Shake
Dominic N.

I really liked: Beef Shroom Meltburger Cookies and Cream Shake I disliked: Garlic Fries The Beef Shroom Meltburger is pretty good. You get solid beef, cheese, mushrooms, and crispy bits all working together. Nothing overly complicated, just a good, satisfying burger. The Cookies and Cream Shake is great too. Really good texture and flavor, and pretty much exactly what I want out of a shake. The Garlic Fries were a disappointment though. The Parmesan wasn't melted, the garlic sometimes overpowered everything, and the fries themselves were nothing special. I'd skip these. Service is quick and pretty curt, but I honestly get it because they're constantly slammed with orders late at night. The line can get insane since this is one of the only reasonable places to grab food past a certain hour. Inside, there really isn't enough seating to handle the late-night crowd. This feels more like a place you grab your food and get out, especially when it's busy. Still, the burger and shake hit the spot when you need some late-night comfort food.

SWISS & SHROOM MELTBURGER  Add-ons of bacon, fried egg and tomato
Deidre L.

Had a delivery from one of my favorite to go spots The Melt but hadn't tried this location. The fries were well balanced of the bacon, cheese and ranch sauce. Just crispy enough so to not get soggy. The burger was so good! And I like they give the option of being well cooked or medium well. I added bacon, egg and tomato which made it even better. It was well packed to I was secure in the delivery process. Would order both items again for sure!

CLASSIC CRISPY CHICKEN
Rudy M.

The Melt is a laid back counter service burgers and shakes type of place. Opens late and offers plenty of seating, which I appreciate. Felt like a Five Guys, but the menu here is a bit more extensive and I'd say the burgers are larger. Tried the single and double varieties of burgers and the chocolate shake. I was surprised that I preferred the single burger. The double was a bit too loaded for the bun. Still, the burgers are pretty good. Juicy enough, cheesy, but I was generally blown away and neither was my family. They also offer chicken sandwiches. Would have given it 4/5 stars if the shake had been delicious, but it was not. At least not to me. Didn't like the texture and didn't think it had enough chocolate flavor.

Three Cheese Classic
Adam B.

I've been to several of their locations, including ones long since closed (R.I.P. Embarcadero), but never to this location. Quite busy and a tad chaotic. I ordered food for here, but they gave me a bag instead of a tray. Three Cheese Classic: Nostalgia overload, especially paired with a tomato soup. Fluffy bread. Nicely toasted (but not greasy). Lots of gooey cheese. Tomato Soup: Adds an umami blast and much needed moisture to the grilled cheese. The fluffy bread is perfect for really sopping up a lot of this delicious creamy soup. Chicken Parm Melt: Sounded good in theory, but the execution wasn't great. Fluffy white bread is a weird choice for chicken parm, since Italian bread or a crusty hoagie roll would have been better. Also, was a bit skimpy on the tomato sauce, so seemed kinda dry. And then the chicken breast separated from the crunchy breading, making an awkward and not evenly distributed texture experience. Melty Mac: The sleeper hit here. Al dente mac in a nice twirly shape. Great cheese sauce and nice crunchy cheesy topping too. Definitely the best mac and cheese I've had at a fast casual joint. I could seriously return just for this. Strawberry Shake: Way better than the the pink milkshake from that burger chain that shall not be named. This was made with real strawberries and you tasted it. So creamy and delicious.

STEAK FAJITA MAC
Jennifer O.

Say YES! Cheat meal or Treat meal - The Melt checks all the boxes. Savory, beefy, delicious and indulgent. We ordered through DoorDash and got the Steak Fajita Mac ($13.99), the Double BBQ Bacon Meltburger ($18.99), Snickerdoodle and Cookies & Cream Milkshakes ($8.49 each) and Mini Mac ($5.99). I've never seen my teen son put away so much food that fast. He loved every bite. There had to be 1.25 pounds of quality beef in that burger. I ate more than half of the rich and delicious Fajita Mac. First, the spicy jalapeños are a great counterpoint to the dish and the onions, steak and peppers are generously stirred through it. The Melt does not skimp on the shaved beef throughout the lusciously cheesy Mac from the top of the dish all the way to the bottom. (Don't you hate when the expensive ingredients are only visible on top- and just lightly? This was not the case at The Melt). The Melt might've just edged itself into first place for best burger. In fact, it was the first topic my son was talking about this morning ("Man, that place is so good, sooo deluxe"). Open very late including 3am Saturday night to satisfy your cravings.

Rose L.

Easy ordering with clean bathrooms! Mac and cheese and fries hit the spot when partying at Dirty Bird! I am happy. Strawberry milkshake was yum and had real strawberry! 5/5!

Mcdaddy
Jillian B.

Amazing! My favorite spot. Service was a 10/10 food was very yummyyyyyyy. Very well lit great for date night

Mark K.

We were looking for a bite to eat before a show at the Warfield. The highly rated Saluhall was pretty barren, so we went to this place. It looked like it should've been better. We both ordered burgers and a slice of pickle on the side. We also shared some garlic parmesan fries. Everything needed to be better. My pickle slice was chewy and had a thick skin. The fries were not hot. The burger was the best part of the meal but it pales in comparison to Super Duper. Same with the garlic fries. The drinks were the worst. The root beer was barely carbonated. The iced tea had some undescribable flavor. The cola was passable. I'm not going back.

Swiss n' shroom melt burger
Matt P.

I grabbed a quick burger here when staying at a hotel down the street while visiting San Francisco. There were so many tasty sounding options but I went with the swiss n' shroom melt burger, which has 1/3 lb of beef that has been chopped and grilled, with 2 slices of swiss cheese, spinach, grilled mushroom, crispy onions, and ranch on a toasted bun. They did not skimp on the toppings and it was a messy, delicious handful. Perfectly savory, crispy, juicy, and downright luscious for $11.99. It was 100% worth it and I would absolutely stop by one of the many Melt locations across California again.

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Do you have kid-friendly dishes on the menu?

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Can I also purchase beer or wine at The Melt?

No, this is more higher end fast food. They do have more artisan sodas, lemonade and milkshakes however...delicious.

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Limoncello

4.7(2k reviews)
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We ordered the Rompiballe Pizza and we loved it. Served hot and ready to devour. The meatballs were…read moreso tender and delicious. It's a must order!

We were on a short vacation to the City and stayed in a favorite hotel two blocks away from…read moreLimoncello. In researching places near where we were staying, we learned about the Italian deli and shop. We were looking forward to stopping by to check out the store and grab lunch. The store itself is very cute and charming, full of so many items - fresh meats and cheeses, imported olive oils, pastas, desserts, wine, and liquor to name a few. There is an area where you can get coffee drinks and there is a deli area for ordering sandwiches, pizzas, specialty dishes, and salads. The variety of options is plentiful. I ordered an iced coffee beverage, which was great. My significant other and I ordered a sandwich to go, which we were splitting for a light lunch back at the hotel. The person helping at the counter was not very friendly or helpful with questions. We asked for our sandwich to be made on the Dutch Crunch bread, as we were looking forward to trying it. Unfortunately, when we got back to the hotel, it turned out that the sandwich was made on a regular ciabatta roll, which was not fresh. Additionally, the sandwich was mostly mixed greens. For the price, I expected more meat. With so many great food options in San Francisco, it is likely we won't stop by on future visits to the City.

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Limoncello - Entrance is so cute

Entrance is so cute

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Deli Board

Deli Board

4.3(2.1k reviews)
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I've been wanting to try Deli Board for quite a while, and it did not disappoint. I wasn't sure…read morewhat to get, so I just ordered the 49er, the first sandwich on the menu. A recent reviewer called it a "greasy goopy mess" which is kind of accurate, except but it wasn't that messy, but it was super delicious. The 49er was very meaty, with pastrami, corned beef, brisket, white american cheese, peppers and sauce in a roll. It was still piping hot even after the 20 minute car ride home. (I bet it would burn the roof of your mouth if you ate immediately) Overall, it tasted very much like a pastrami/corned beef cheesesteak. I showed up at 2:30 on a Tuesday afernoon and there were only a few people ahead of me. I had my sandwich within 10 minutes walking through the door. Unfortunately, parking is a bit tough, all sandwiches are to go only, and there's no where to eat nearby.

Many say this is the best sandwich in SF so at 11.15am on a Saturday, I decided to find out. Was…read morenot expecting a 45 minute wait even when going so early! I paid for 1 hour of parking and was lucky the meter maid didn't come by since it took about 1 hr 10 minutes including the 15 minute wait for the sandwich to be ready, and the walk over. I ordered their most famous sandwich, the 49er which is corned beef, pastrami, brisket, white American cheese, cherry peppers, coleslaw, 1000 island, board sauce, on a French roll. For $24 I was expecting a larger sandwich, it was only about 6" long. It's a good sandwich, I would rate it 4 stars, but honestly the coleslaw and cherry peppers didn't contribute enough to the flavor - it needed more tanginess. A positive was that they give you two pieces of pickles to help balance the flavors, but I would not order this sandwich again, nor would I go back to Deli Board since it wasn't worth the wait. Their Coke is in glass bottles which looked cool but not at all recommended for cars since it tipped over too easily.

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Deli Board - Chairman's corner (from left to right): thweethead, RLMB (02/2026)

Chairman's corner (from left to right): thweethead, RLMB (02/2026)

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Molinari Delicatessen

Molinari Delicatessen

4.4(1.6k reviews)
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The moment I walked in it felt like I had travelled through a portal back in time. It felt like a…read morewell preserved memory of a time before all the tech moved into the city. There's something special to this place, whether it's the authentic imported Italian goods all over the walls, or the kindness from those that worked here, it's a place you need to experience. They were so fast and kind too. The menu had so many options, but they patiently helped me find the perfect sandwich for me. They do NOT skimp out on the ingredients either! You can see how packed with meats and sauce my sandwich was. Each bite was consistent and flavorful. I hate when my food is dry and even though I picked a roll known for the hard bread, it was anything but dry. The cuts of meat are so fresh it feels like it's straight from a butcher. I would definitely come here any day.

I have been going to Molinari's for years and finally got around to writing my first review…read more Molinari's makes salami that is sold to other stores and delicatessens. I stopped in to grabbed a mortadella with nuts sandwich and some focaccia bread. The sandwich was great with a fresh chewy roll, mortadella, lettuce, tomatoes and onions. Just a tear all around sandwich. The focaccia bread was soft, a little chewiness, good tomato flavor and pretty fresh, baked recently. Whenever I'm in the city again, I plan to swing by. For great meats, breads and other ingredients, stop by Molinari's. You won't regret the trip, one of the better icons.

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Molinari Delicatessen - The entrance

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