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    The Melt

    4.8 (364 reviews)
    Closed 10:00 am - 3:00 AM (Next day)
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed

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    Kenyata F.

    This place was fast and good. The kiosk or counter service ordering are both available. The burger was exceptional. I had the Swiss and mushroom burger added American cheese, an egg, and bacon to increase my protein. My family loved their burgers as well. The impossible burger, the spicy chicken sandwich, and the patty melt. The garlic Parmesan fries were also good. The sweet potato fries were also very good. The strawberry lemonade and regular lemonade. Fast food restaurant environment with an optional patio setting. If I'm California I would go again..

    Omi E.

    Stopped by on Friday evening around 8 pm. Parking available in parking garage and street. Lots of to go orders. Place is open until 3 am. There is order kiosk available and you can order in person but unless you make effort to order, staff ignored us and just stood there. Saw couple families walk in and walk out. Burger and fries tasted good.

    IMPOSSIBLE SWISS & SHROOM
    Jenny T.

    My friend and I stopped here for a quick lunch. We both ordered at their kiosks and quickly found a table to wait for our food. Our food didn't take too long to be ready! I ordered a mushroom burger with a veggie patty and a side of mac & cheese. Both were good. I'd definitely get the burger again. I would get the mac & cheese if I were sharing with others. Getting both was too much for just me. My friend had a bite of it but not much. Will definitely come back to try more items.

    Spicy chicken sandwich
    Eddi-ray C.

    Solid staple of burgers, fries and etc. I haven't been to The Melt in a long time so I only really remember the grilled cheeses being the staple food. I think everything was good but not memorable in my opinion or perhaps I just wasn't hungry enough. The interior looks great and service was fast and friendly enough so I'd try it again. Maybe those grilled cheeses were as good as I remember from the 2010s back in Berkeley!

    Three Cheese Classic + Impossible Patty
    Lloyd C.

    First time visiting this location of The Melt. They are located in the Rivermark Plaza with Safeway, Red Robin Burgers, etc. The parking can be hectic and crazy during peak lunch hours. The interior is nice and clean. They have inside and outside seating options. Four kiosks to order from in addition to a cashier. Pager or phone text option. House music playing throughout the restaurant. Two separate single-user men and women's restrooms. The service is friendly and welcoming. Three Cheese Classic: gooey grilled cheese goodness of aged all-natural cheddar, Muenster, and fontana on crispy artisan bread. I added Impossible patty +$4.99 (4/5). Hand Spun Chocolate Shake (4/5) - creamy, thick and a pretty good shake. They came around offering a sample of their freshly baked chocolate chip cookie. Ooey gooey goodness. Support your local business.

    SWISS & SHROOM MELTBURGER
    Jocelyn C.

    Was alright! We got burgers and the meat was a little dry but flavor was not bad. I liked the Swiss mushroom! The Mac and cheese could have used a little bit more salt.

    Ruth K.

    The food is really good and the owner is super friendly. He is frequently out and chatting with the patrons, offering samples and doing what he can to make your dining experience great!

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    Im not a people person but the staff are friendly, welcoming, and approachable. The food is HOT which means you get your food fresh out from the grill. Food is delicious. The beverage is really good. The environment is extremely cozy with warm lights and low music, nothing too simulating. Honestly would do homework or work here. 10/10 I enjoyed my time here.

    Tomato soup, Swiss shroom burger and sweet potato fries
    Rose C.

    On a cold, wet New Year's Eve, we went to the Melt to get burgers and fries so we could close out 2025 with a good old American style dinner. The restaurant was clean and plenty of menus available to help you pick out what to eat. I loved the "You melt my heart away" back drop. There weren't a lot of people, but the cooks in the back were hustling with all the pick-up orders. A sign the food is good. We ordered the Swiss and shroom burger, single and double. The Swiss cheese was melted and stretchy. I could tell they used real cheese, not the processed stuff that melts off. We will go back again.

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    Vijay Y.

    The ambience is OK, the place has limited seating for a larger group (5+). The service was fast and the staff are friendly. I got an impossible spicy mission burger - the taste is good but it is expensive. I've had impossible burgers at other places but +$3 price tag here is high. Would be nice to have a veggie patty option as well.

    the food was amazing, pickle tasted good, the cheese was melty af. having a good time w my love ones . highly recommend 10/10

    Ivan B.

    This is another location which not only it recently opened here before the one in Palo Alto and Sunnyvale, but also it's now the closest location from where I live. It's in Rivermark Plaza at Santa Clara and looks better than the one in Sunnyvale. It looks really nice inside. It's as if I walked inside a casino. Ordering there in-person is almost impossible because staff is very busy. Good thing that they kiosks allowing them to save time. I don't mind using them tbh. Before I had one of their regular sandwich melts which I believe comes with mac and cheese. I wanted to try one of their burgers and it's gotta be one of the best burgers out there. Its very juicy and patty-to-bun ratio is at the right spot! I also wanted to try one of their snickerdoodle milkshakes and really tastes sweet and delicious. Sometimes I gotta twirl it to get lessen the viscosity of the drink. The Parmesan fries are really good though. I saw a few pieces of garlic and ate them anyways. This is one of the best sandwich spots in the Bay Area and I'm looking forward to trying more stuff!

    Thank you Nick for being a great host and attending to our group/party. Genuinely great customer service putting the definition into surprises come unexpected. And I don't write reviews often, the service and food were peak.

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    Fast service, friendly staff and delicious burgers! Will be returning in the future :)

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    Such an amazing experience. wonderful customer service. great food, I loved the strawberry lemonade

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    4.4(2.1k reviews)
    3.8 miJackson, Downtown
    $$

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    Dough Burger

    4.1(473 reviews)
    2.3 miMetro/Airport, North San Jose
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    Why eat regular beef when you can eat Halal-blessed beef?!…read more @doughburgers is doing smashed burgers RIGHT in San Jose! Fresh, juicy, packed with flavor, and that sauce is ON POINT. I love that you can customize your burger exactly how you want--and if one patty isn't enough, you can stack it up to THREE patties! And don't sleep on the Smash Fries--fries topped with a patty?! That's basically a whole meal by itself. The Cookies & Cream Shake was seriously SO GOOD, and the chocolate shake was just as delicious. If you're craving a legit smash burger with big flavor, check out Dough Burgers and their multiple South Bay locations! Halal beef. Big flavor. No boring burgers. Dough Burgers in on North First Street, San Jose , CA. #SmashedBurgers #Halal

    The first time I tried this chain I had the single doughburger with added chopped chilies, and the…read moreratio was so off. Way too much acidity from all the pickles and chilies and not enough meat to bread. This time however I tried the double and triple with no added toppings. The double was perfect! Cheesy, saucy, juicy without sogging up the bread, and the pickles complimented the burger rather than overpower it. The triple was quite tasty as well but just too heavy for my liking. The smash fries were delicious too, but wish it had more meat. I also tried their dough babies and shakes. We got the neopolitan and cookies and cream shakes, both of which were thick and tasted just like drinkable ice cream. The dough babies were stuffed with chocolate; too sweet for me. They are always quick with orders. Workers were nice and attentive when you ask for something at the counter. The walls at this spot are all plastered with their logo. Overall: 4/5

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    Jon Jon's

    4.0(660 reviews)
    3.5 miNorth Valley
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    Outdoor seating
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    One of the best BBQ places in San Jose! The staff member was very kind and helpful. She was…read moreexplaining the portion and options on the menu. If you're paying in cash, then the server will take your order instead. This place has plenty of seating and there is street parking. It's a chill hang out spot for lunch or dinner. The food is amazing! I ordered the brisket, rib and hot link which comes with a side of egg salad, bun, delicious baked beans. The hot link is kind of spicy but tasty! The bbq sauce that covers the meats is so good! I'm sometimes too lazy to drive, so I was excited when I saw that they're also on DoorDash!

    I've lived in legit BBQ places including Texas. Even grading on a curve this BBQ was trash…read more Service: They got my order wrong (Is it annoying? Yes! Is it a dealbreaker? No.) I wanted sauce on the side but they put the sauce on there. The lady asked if that was ok, I said I preferred it on the side and she was like, "well that's the last one." SO THEN WHY TF YOU ASKED ME? They fumbled for 5-10 minutes finding my order. I told you my name. If I was the last customer, why would it be this hard? Maybe put down the ribs you're scarfing down and focus on giving me MY food. Food: Speaking of sauce, jokes on me. It needed it. The brisket was SOOOO dry. Literally how do you make a fatty brisket BONE dry? I did not order jerky. The ribs were ok. The hot link is just a hot link. I don't think I ate the sides. This was 26 DOLLARS. Yikes! Go to the Smoking Pig or Jackie's Place.

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    Tayyibaat Meat & Grill

    4.3(1.2k reviews)
    2.9 mi
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    The burgers seem to be a well kept secret. The meat is fresh and flavorful. Even the burns are…read morelight years ahead of the premiere chains. Chicken or lamb can be blended in on request. The Afghans burger is worth trying too. So consider going beyond those excellent kabobs The order at the counter and delivered to the table service works fine The place is clean and welcoming

    I came here last Friday during the afternoon to try their kabob. Coming in, it felt like a…read moremodernized middle eastern bbq shop. It's like a cross between a western style bbq joint and a middle eastern twist with its meats and food. Turns out, this place is mainly an Afghan restaurant! It's half eatery half a butcher shop for people to come and purchase fresh meats for some home cooking. In fact, I watched a lot of people coming in and ordering meats to go. I ordered their chili lamb kabob which was tender and juicy. It had lots of flavor from the spices but enough to where it wasn't overwhelming. I ordered it on top of a pillow of rice which was fluffy and buttery textured. It was delicious. There are sauce bottles to pair with the meats which is my favorite part. I really liked their white creamy yogurt sauce mixed with their red house chili sauce. It gave my lamb meat so much flavor and some heat. I loved my order and will definitely order two next time. I also want to try their steaks. They take their time grilling their meats so orders can take a short while. It's worth it for sure. No complaints here but I do wish they played some light music in the background for some ambiance. Things can be real quiet in here so it can be awkward dining in. Other than that, I really like this place and will be back for more.

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