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The Melt

4.2 (1.1k reviews)
Open • 10:00 am - 3:00 AM (Next day)

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Casual
Moderate noise
Outdoor seating
Good for groups

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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.

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.

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.

STEAK & CHEESE
Rini R.

We went there while casually strolling around the union square area in San Francisco. And omg! Their sandwiches and burgers are absolutely delicious. We went here on a weekend . There was ample sitting space . The place looked very clean and the order didn't take too long . We parked our car in a parking garage before as parking could be an issue in San Francisco as with any other big city. I would highly recommend their steak and cheese . Can't wait to visit the place again

Milkshakes
Fanuaea L.

I usually order the patty melt or chicken sandwich with garlic fries, but tonight I wanted a sweet treat. Their hand spun milkshakes are great! Our favorites are the snicker doodle and cookies and cream. The shakes are thick and indulgent.

Grilled THREE CHEESE CLASSICcheese
Ella G.

Delicious!!! Omg! I ordered DoorDash not expecting it to be this good! Holy smokes!! I need and want more!! It's so late so I only ordered grilled cheese sandwich and a soda because us intoxicated people need food before bed. Great sandwich! Fast delivery too!

Chicken sandwich
Marissa C.

This place was good! Ordered the chicken sandwich and a side of french fries. The French fries were super good and I loved the seasoning! The chicken sandwich was really spicy and we ordered it just regular. My partner had to order me something else and I got a cheeseburger instead. It was super good! Love having a late night option like this!

Junsheng X.

Great spot with fresh tasting burgers that actually open late into the night! Good prices for the amount of food. Lemonades were a bit too syrupy though Would come back again for the burgers

Menu
Bella H.

Walked here after a concert at August Hall. I would say it's probably about a 10 minute walk which is really inconvenient because it was the closest restaurants open after 11pm. I appreciated the multiple screens to order from because we got to choose what we wanted and place our order right away. I think the sweet potato fries were great. The salad was ok and my avocado bacon sandwich was good. The location itself is more of an eat & go not really dine in. More of a fast food location, but I think overall the food is good and you could take the food to home if you don't finish. The best part is the customizable meals and I'd come back to try other items on their menu for a late night bite

Strawberry Lemonade with Avocado Bacon Melt

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Do you have kid-friendly dishes on the menu?

Yes

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 - The Milanese Sandwich

Limoncello

4.7(1.9k reviews)
0.9 mi•Lower Pacific Heights
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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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Deli Board

Deli Board

4.3(2.1k reviews)
0.4 mi•SoMa
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Perfection- only way to describe the sandwich. Every single bite was a perfect ratio of bread,…read moremeat, sauce and condiments. Not one bad bite in the whole sandwich. Portion size was perfect as well. The best sandwich I had in SF and one of the best sandwiches I've had anywhere. Service- I got here early as I knew the line would get long. Took about 30-40 min from start to eating my sandwich so not bad. Grab and go spot so there's no bathroom or really any seating. I found a bench down the block to eat. 10/10 experience- wish I grabbed a sticker or other merch!

I'm glad I finally checked out deli board, but imo for how hyped it is, I thought the actual…read moresandwich was kinda mid. Maybe I didn't order the right thing? I ordered the 49er and it just seemed like a greasy goopy mess. It felt like the bread congealed into a mushy paste due to all the dressing and wetness? Also my sandwich was 1000* even after walking back to my car and letting it cool with the wrapper off it was still way to hot to eat for a long while and burnt my mouth. Maybe they intentionally make them super hot to withstand long distance takeout deliveries... I dunno. Plus standing in a long line with a velvet rope baking in the sun, long wait, lack of parking, navigating skuzzy neighborhood to go there (literally saw a guy going #2 on the corner on my way out)... overall I wasn't that impressed with Deli Board compared to all the rave reviews I have heard over the years. SF lacks truly awesome sandwich places so I will give give this another shot and report back with updates, perhaps I hit it on an off day.

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

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Lucca Delicatessen - Meatball Sandwich

Lucca Delicatessen

4.1(938 reviews)
2.0 mi•Marina/Cow Hollow
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I wish Oakland still had delis this good…read more Very fresh and tasty meats cheeses and breads. That's everything you want.

The Marina District on a Saturday. Look at this place. It's a sun-drenched, high-gloss staging…read moreground where the young, the beautiful, and the aggressively affluent prance down Chestnut Street like they're walking a runway. They're showing off their wares, flashing pristine teeth, and parading around in an endless convoy of BMWs, Mercedes, and Bentleys. It's a neighborhood where absolutely everything--from the cold-pressed juice to the real estate--has a heavy, unapologetic price tag associated with it. But we didn't come for the gloss. We came for soul. We came to find refuge in our ultimate comfort food at Lucca's Delicatessen. Walking through that door isn't just stepping into a shop; it's stepping into a Time Machine. My order never changes -- it's the Liverwurst on marble rye, dressed simply with a little tomato, mayo, and crisp lettuce. Yesterday, you might have been chasing whatever trendy sandwich they're slinging down at Lettuce, but today is about tradition. My wife goes for the Caprese sandwich with prosciutto--a beautiful, classic combination. For me, though, the magic happens on the very first bite. As soon as I crunch into that rye, the Marina melts away. I am a five-year-old boy again, sitting down with my mother at a long-lost lunch counter, just purely enjoying life. My wife knows this ritual; she sees the look on my face and she approves. That right there is the exact reason we come here. It's why we are willing to stand crammed together in that inhospitable, notoriously narrow line that hungry San Franciscans have been enduring since 1929. Dear God, think about that: it has been almost a century in existence. If you haven't tried it, maybe you should. Take a break from the shiny facade outside, step into the narrow line, and order something real. It will become a part of your DNA, just like it has permanently become a part of mine.

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Cheese ravioli with ingredients from the store

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