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    The Melt

    4.5 (107 reviews)
    Closed 10:00 am - 2:00 AM (Next day)

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    Dogs allowed
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

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    tomato soup and swiss n shroom meltburger
    Sierra I.

    I got the swiss n shroom burger and it was amazing! I dipped it in their ranch and it was even better! The service was great and the man working there was so sweet and gave us free cookies. There's lots of seating outside, perfect for big groups. Definitely coming back PS. they validate parking!

    Tahs L.

    A quick food spot with lots of indoor and outdoor seating. You can order on a kiosk so you don't have much interaction with staff. There's bathrooms available and an assortment of drinks. I ordered the bacon avocado grilled cheese and it did not have any flavor. I tried the sweet potato fries and they were ok. Overall not bad just average.

    Taylor L.

    The burgers were so good! They have a little pink in the middle if you have kids that are picky.. but the food was absolute perfection. We stopped here before stars on ice last week. It was are first time and it was a little busy. All the mobile counters to order were full but the guy working up front was very friendly and let us know he was available to take our order. Our food was fresh and came out in a fair amount of time and was delicious. I got a regular burger but my friend got a bbq one, I think I'll try that one next time.

    A burgah!
    Lynn L.

    Food was hot and fresh! Melted cheese on all the things. Burger was a good size. I mistakenly got the double expecting something much smaller. WRONG! That burger was huge! The Mac and cheese was good. My favorite was the cane sugar soda. So good!

    Spicy Cripsy

    Long time fan of The Melt! I'm an even bigger fan now with their fried chicken sandwiches!! They are huge!! I've never seen such a big fried chicken sandwich! The sauce they use on it is phenomenal! They need to start selling bottles of it!

    IMPOSSIBLE SPICY MISSION
    Lupe E.

    the place is spacious and there's kiosk to order from, the employees were so kind, we went after midnight and it took about 10 mins to get our food but it was fresh and everything tasted great with high quality ingredients, i love how there's 3 impossible burger options to choose from for my boyfriend who doesn't eat meat, the cheese fries and mac and cheese were so yummy, needless to say ill for sure be coming back soon, this location closes at 2 am which is a huge plus for me since im a night owl

    Kristen L.

    The three cheese classic melt is made with sharp cheddar, muenster & fontina. The sandwich bread is French bread. It is cheesy and full of flavor. It helps me feel satisfied and full. The melt burger has cheddar, jalapeño--pickle mix, and Melt sauce. I didn't think I could taste much of the Melt sauce to make it different from other hamburgers. I could taste more of the jalapeño and pickle mix. The staff was very friendly. Did a take out order over the phone. The restaurant is located on the corner of an intersection so it makes it easy to find. They have large glass windows so you can easily see inside. The Wall is basically two large panes of glass. This makes the restaurant seem more open and a larger space.

    Mac and Cheese
    Dwayne O.

    The Melt - ASU Tempe @ Novus Place Original Burger Melt more than 1/3 pound of Angus & Wagyu beef, chopped, grilled and filled with loads of melted cheddar, jalapeños (not too spicy), pickles and Melt sauce on a toasted, artisan bun. (cooked medium, pink & juicy. Good burger, size and taste. Swiss and Shroom Burger more than 1/3 pound of Angus & Wagyu beef, chopped, grilled and filled with loads of melted swiss, fresh spinach, grilled mushrooms, crispy onions & ranch (cooked medium, pink & juicy) is solid winner. Cheddar Bacon Ranch Fries smothered in cheddar sauce, with crispy bacon and ranch sauce, is a solid choice, all condiments work well together. The warm Chocolate Chip Cookies are a winner The signage is a little confusing outside, there is a vertical sign on the corner, but the store front sign says " World's Meltiest Burger" This is a solid place for a burger

    Raw burger from The Melt

    This is the raw hamburger that was served to me in my to go order. While I was refunded my money back it is a health hazard and I was still hungry. Be aware.

    SPICY MISSION CHICKEN
    Nick C.

    I've been to the Melt in Scottsdale and it was pretty good so I tried the one in Tempe. This is one of those places you order on a screen, then you take a pager and go grab your food from the counter when your pager goes off, and then clear your own table by taking everything tot the garbage when you're done. I never had to talk to a single person, but the machine still asks for a tip on the meal. This time I went with a spicy mission grilled chicken sandwich, but I should have stuck with the burgers. My chicken was tough and chewy and really salty. The fries were still pretty good though.

    ORIGINAL CHICKEN MELT
    Naomi S.

    Great burgers, I got the mushroom swiss burger and it was really good, a little greasy but overall lots of flavor very juicy. My boyfriend got the chicken sandwich which was pretty good, it wasn't anything crazy though. We also got this snickerdoodle shake which was really really good actually. Inside is nice, we came few days after opening and it was pretty quiet (we also went on a sunday at like 4pm). You order off a tablet and they bring out your food for you. Very casual but fun place for a nicer burger than fast food. A little over priced in my opinion, but nonetheless the food was good

    ORIGINAL CHICKEN MELT
    Desiree D.

    Fast casual restaurant in Tempe near the ASU stadiums where you order at a kiosk and they call your number when your food is ready. The burgers at The Melt are great. The original chicken sandwich I got this time was over salted and was very dry and rubbery. Next time I'll just get a burger. But The Melt is in a great up and coming area and will do well.

    Denise M.

    Decided to try this new (to Arizona) place on a whim. So glad we did! There were several locations in California, and the reviews are great. And who doesn't live delicious, melty cheese! The menu has lots of cheesey things--burgers, grilled cheese sandwiches, Mac and cheese, chicken sandwiches, fries, shakes, and, of course, tomato soup to go with the grilled cheese. You order at the counter and are given a pager to let you know when you're order is ready. The gentleman (Nicholas, I think) at the counter was so friendly and helpfull. The dining room is pleasant, with exposed brick and both regular and high top tables. We ordered *Two Melt Burgers. You can dress it as you like--add lettuce, tomatoes, onion, jalapenos, and sauce. *Sicilian Chicken Sandwich--grilled chipped chicken, provelone, fontina, and grilled mushrooms on spicy garlic bread *Queso de Mayo--avocado, fresh jalapenos, smoked bacon, and pepper jack cheese on grilled artisan French bread *Garlic Parmesan Fries Everything was sooo good and so cheesy. The price wasn't bad, either. This could definitely become a regular thing for us!

    GARLIC PARMESAN FRIES

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    Top notch burgers. Very delicious! Only gripe is the uncomfortable metal chairs. Would put their original burger up against any other!

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    Ask the Community - The Melt

    Do you have vegan options? No animal option?

    We do have vegan-friendly options, with some important transparency notes: Fries are available, though there may be cross-contact with chicken due to shared fryers.… Read more

    What is the parking situation at this location? I know parking in Tempe can be difficult, and not familiar with this Novus area/location.

    Hi Jill, There is a parking structure (ASU Novus Parking Structure) located at 747 S Packard Dr. for guests visiting The Melt and other locations at Novus Place. Street… Read more

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    The Chuck Box

    The Chuck Box

    4.3
    (1.3k reviews)
    0.5 mi
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    The Chuck Box is an extremely well known and popular Gem located at the heart of the ASU Tempe…read moreCampus. It has been around for DECADES and there is no question as to why it is still there. When visiting the Chuck Box know that it is cash only (ATM on-site), and super popular. There WILL be a line. The line does move extremely fast, due to the fact that the line cooks are definitely not waiting until you get to the counter to take your order. They will call out to anyone in line (regardless of where in line you are) and take your order, yelling it out if needed. It is such a unique and fun experience. The burgers are not overpriced and are phenomenal! It is self serve toppings, after you pay for your order you can go to the topping bar and add as much to your burger as your heart desires. They additionally have other food on the menu such as veggie burger, chicken sandwhiches, chicken tenders, onion rings, fries, fried zuchinni, fried mushrooms, and more. I have had both the fried zuchinni and mushrooms and I would definitely recommend both options! Since it really popular, be aware that there is limited seating and it is crowded. It is additionally extremely warm (especially during the summer) inside the building due to the grill. If you have not already checked out the Chuck Box, I would definitelly recommend that you check it out as soon as possible!!!

    After reading the glowing reviews, I had high expectations. Unfortunately they weren't met. This…read moreplace is ok, maybe even good, but not what I consider excellent or the best burgers in Arizona. For cash only, the prices seem a little high to me also. To start, my burger tasted pretty good. The cheese was good. Bun was a little dry and stale. The lettuce was yellow and chopped and looked several days old and slightly rotten. Two of my tomatoes had active mold growing on them. It was too dark inside to see it but we ate in the car and saw the moldy spot then. The fries are good but way too salty. We really liked the fried mushrooms. But we made our own dipping sauce which was better than the ranch they give you: mix 2/3 mustard and 1/3 Mayo. Tangy and delicious. We get these at "The Windmill" when we go to the jersey shore and the sauce that comes with the fried mushrooms is a horseradish sauce which is amazing (hint hint, Chuck Box). I would eat here again but bring a flashlight to inspect the produce and lower my expectations. It was good, not great. It smelled kind of off in here also. The AC and vents probably need to be cleaned.

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    Dog Haus Biergarten - Tempe

    4.0
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    0.8 mi
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    Family-owned & operated
    Happy hour specials

    Literally a menu that you can't go wrong on…read more Many places you go you get the same thing every time (or a limited few). At Dog Haus, I get something different every time and it is always absolutely delicious. They have a pretty decent beer menu as well. Always love coming here.

    So a bunch of Dog Hauses have partnered up with another business called Bad Ass Breakfast Burritos…read morewhich are included in their menu of hot dogs and beers. I decied to try out their borracho burrito which has 3 eggs, bacon, chili, cheese, and tater tots in it. I couldn't really taste the tater tots at all. The chili was a bit too salty for my liking. However, it's a big enough burrito to make you feeling satisfied. Something I really liked was their selection of drinks. They have a specialty section of Tractor beverages which I haven't seen in other places: these drinks were absolutely delicious. I highly recommend the strawberry dragonfruit. My meal cost me $11.59 after discounts; this is because you can buy discounted InKind gift cards at Costco. If you don't have a Costco membership, then the InKind app gives you a 20% off discount here. I was one of 5 customers here and got attentive service due to it.

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    THE FREIBURGER® – white american cheese, fries, haus slaw, fried egg, mayo

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    THE FREIBURGER® – white american cheese, fries, haus slaw, fried egg, mayo
    The Hudson Eatery & Bar

    The Hudson Eatery & Bar

    4.6
    (259 reviews)
    1.1 mi
    $$

    If you blink, you might drive right past this little bar and grill, as it's set back offv the road…read moresnuggled up next to a bigger building. There is plenty of bar space if you're popping in for a drink.. of course, the actual bar that runs along the shelves of liquor, and there is also a bar on the other side of a roll-up door, perfect for people who come with dogs. There's also a bar space that runs along the window that separates the small dining room and the patio. There are a few tables inside as well as some bigger tables on the patio. The patio is nice with lots of shrubs right outside the rail. The murals on the wall are pretty darn cool - - they're like enlarged historic photos of the area. I love them! And I'm not sure who's giant face is hanging on the ceiling but it's short a spark conversation. The menu here has a little something for everyone. There's the regular loaded fries and wings, salads, and a nice election burgers. We ordered the Philly Salad and the Very Summer Salad with a side order of fries. They make their own ranch, and it is good. I will say they don't seem to skim on salad ingredients either - - the Philly salad was covered with shaved beef, and my berry salad had a lot of chicken and tons of blue cheese. The fries were delicious - - slightly seasoned and crispy. This place is clearly dog friendly. In fact the day we went there was a sweet Pitbull named Daisy who literally hopped up on a bar stool and sat there like a little angel the entire time. The bar had a dog full of water that they sat down on the counter next to her owner's beer. They also have dog biscuits to give. It made my day to see that sweet little dog hanging at the bar having a treat. This really is kind of a spot that feels like it's probably the hangout spot of many people. Great bar food and a good selection of beers. What's not to love?

    Hubby & I had dinner here last Friday. The restaurant was not what we expected…read more It is much smaller than we thought. They have the roll up windows /doors open. They did have misters for some of the outdoor seating. We were able to find a table inside. You go up to the bar to place drink & food orders. The staff were friendly & helpful. The music was loud. Hubby got a beer & I got Tito's & cranberry juice. Hubby got the wings & onion rings. I got the Create Your Own Burger without tomato. The drinks were good. Hubby loved the wings. The onion rings were good. The burger was excellent! I don't know what they do different, but it was really good. The fries were good too. I'm not sure that we will be back since it's a bit of a haul for us.

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