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    The Melt

    4.5 (101 reviews)
    Wed 10:00 am - 2:00 AM (Next day)
    Thu 10:00 am - 2:00 AM (Next day)

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    THE MELT ATMOSPHERE

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    Dogs allowed
    Outdoor seating

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    Mushroom
    Richard F.

    "HOLY BEEP!" That was f*cking delicious!!!!!! As a Yelp Elite member always on the hunt for great eats, I was excited to check out The Melt, the new burger spot in Tempe. Wow, it did not disappoint--this place is legit delicious! I went with the Swiss & Shroom MeltBurger (mushroom burger) and customized it by swapping the Swiss for pepper jack cheese, adding ranch, and drizzling on that spicy buffalo sauce. Holy cow, it was a home run! The burger literally melted in my mouth, super juicy and packed with flavor--one of the juiciest burgers I've ever had. The angus-wagyu blend shines through, and the toppings took it to another level. The ordering process was super simple and modern--I loved the big touchscreen kiosks that made customizing easy and quick. No hassle at all. They have some unique soda flavors I've never tried before, which was a fun surprise and paired perfectly with the meal. Bonus points: the bathrooms were spotless and well-maintained, which always matters to me. This jumps straight to my #2 burger spot overall (Shake Shack is still king in my book, but The Melt is giving it a serious run for its money with that melty, juicy goodness). I'll definitely be back soon--highly recommend checking this place out if you're in Tempe. You won't regret it! 5 stars all the way.

    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!

    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!

    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

    Spicy chicken
    Ginger S.

    Ordering, food, quality, soda selection, wait time, all was fantastic! Will definitely be back! Need one in Gilbert!

    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

    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
    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.

    GARLIC PARMESAN FRIES
    Alan B.

    I was starving after work, and really wanted to try this place, as it's a few stores down from a great ice cream place. I think the ordering concept here is freaking amazing!! Used the kiosk, there's a tv showing how many orders are before yours and showing whose orders are ready. Minimal face time with people, especially if you've just about had it for the day lol. The strawberry lemonade I got was quite good, and the fries were alright. I guess I forgot to take a picture of my burger, but I got the one with bacon and bbq in it, and it was freaking awesome!! The bbq was really good. I actually wish they had that for sell. It wasn't too acidic, and was a perfect addition to the burger. Very clean and respectable place. Definitely recommend this location!

    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

    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!

    Snicker doodle malt
    Holly C.

    Holy Moses lawd above I have seen the light and it's garlicky and cheesy. I was in the mood for comfort food tonight and not in the mood to go anywhere, so I did what I do as a millennial and searched good ol doordash for ideas. I came across The Melt and I've gotta say... I'm pretty sure this is the best thing I've tasted in YEARS. First, the sandwich: I ordered The Italian and added steak. The menu says the bread is "spicy garlic" and whoo boy, they are not kidding. The bread was absolutely *PACKED* with flavor. The steak was tender and thinly shaved, and the mushrooms were out. of. this. world. And the cheese blend? Chefs kiss. Next, the garlic Parmesan fries: just yes. All the yes. The fries were flavorful and crispy. I did need to add salt, but that is no biggie. As a picky fry eater, I was impressed. Finally, dessert: their snicker doodle malt. Think of your happiest childhood memory, and imagine being able to experience it again. That's what this malt was like. Just pure bliss. Absolutely hands down 100/10. Will I be back? Hell yes.

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    Love the food and the atmosphere here. Store manager was also very friendly. Will come back

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    We had a couple of patty melts. They came quick, hot, with lots of fries. It was all very tasty. Also messy--grab napkins.

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    I really like that this place is opened until late. The food is pretty good. One of their managers is really nice and attentive.

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    6 months ago

    Great menu! Tried the Smash burger and fries. Super delicious! Can't wait to go back and try the milkshakes!

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    Food was not quality or tasty. Very fast food vibe. You order it a counter and have to pick up food.

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    This place was pretty good! Like everything it's pretty expensive for what you get but everything was fresh and everything was great!

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    Food is incredibly delicious and the staff are the friendliest ever. Even offered us a free cookie as we were leaving. Highly recommend.

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    Amazing food as always. Best burger I have ever had. The cheese and sauce is simply delicious and service is top notch

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    Great burger, chicken sandwich and servers! Have come back on multiple occasions and it is always delicious

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    Exactly what I wanted late night. Great grilled cheese. Solid Caesar. Good options. Fast service. Nice clean space. Parking. Had it all.

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    Had my order delivered and it was so delicious. They prepare their entire menu with fresh and healthy ingredients. A must try!

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    Love this place, their burgers are always amazing, and their garlic parm fries are to die for.

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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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    Gus's World Famous Fried Chicken - Mesa - Chicken breast, Mac & cheese, and sweet beans

    Gus's World Famous Fried Chicken - Mesa

    4.5(655 reviews)
    5.2 mi
    $$

    Our server Noah immediately stood out because he was super attentive the entire time without being…read moreoverbearing. You can tell he actually cares about the dining experience and keeps up with his tables really well. Service alone was a 10 out of 10. Before coming in, we saw reviews complaining about a 20 minute wait for the food, but honestly that did not bother us because they let us know right away that the chicken is made fresh and would take around 15 minutes. If you know good fried chicken, you already know fresh chicken is worth the wait. I would rather wait a little longer for crispy, hot chicken than get something sitting under a heat lamp. And let me tell you, the chicken came out exactly how fried chicken should be. Crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside, piping hot, and perfectly seasoned. The crunch had that fresh fry texture where you can actually hear it when you bite into it. For sides, I got the okra and mac and cheese. It was my first time trying fried okra and now I completely understand the hype. The seasoning on it was insanely good, especially paired with the Louisiana hot sauce. Definitely ask for the yellow peppers too because they add this juicy little pop of heat and crunch that takes the chicken to another level. Overall: 10 out of 10 service 10 out of 10 food 10 out of 10 atmosphere If you actually love fried chicken and appreciate fresh food made right, this spot is absolutely worth checking out.

    The BEST fried chicken is here. Service is always fast and the workers are always nice. The chicken…read morealways tastes good and it is freshly made. The mac and cheese as a side is my favorite. Prices are reasonable.

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    Gus's World Famous Fried Chicken - Mesa - Very nice clean restaurant with the best chicken

    Very nice clean restaurant with the best chicken

    Gus's World Famous Fried Chicken - Mesa - 2 piece white meat with potato salad and cole slaw and a frosted mug beer!

    2 piece white meat with potato salad and cole slaw and a frosted mug beer!

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    Houston TX Hot Chicken

    Houston TX Hot Chicken

    4.2(299 reviews)
    0.2 mi
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    Outdoor seating
    Kid friendly

    Tried Houston's Hot Chicken and it was honestly really good…read more Definitely better than Dave's Hot Chicken in my opinion. The sauce was amazing, that's what really stood out. Everything just had good flavor and didn't feel dry or basic. Service was great too, no issues at all. The place was busy the whole time with people coming in and out, even Amazon drivers and people on lunch breaks were eating there, so you can tell locals actually like it. Easy 5 stars.

    While the food is absolutely delicious here, it's also insane that I ended up waiting 40 minutes…read morefor a single sandwich. I didn't think anything about it when 10 minutes had passed, but once it was 20 minutes I decided to ask one of the workers how much longer it would be for my order and that's when they finally decided to inform us they were working on a catering order. I work in the food service industry so I was a little confused as to why that's not something they would disclose at the beginning of us ordering, especially if they knew it was a large order. They told us it would only be 5-10 more minutes though... and then that became 20 extra minutes of us waiting. The customer before me also ended up waiting 40 minutes for just 3 tenders. I feel like they should've offered us a free drink or something after seeing us in the lobby waiting for half an hour. And it didn't help that the 3 people on expo were just talking and fooling around. They had also looked irritated when we had gone up after that half hour to ask about our order. While I love the food, I don't know if I'll go back. TLDR: Food is great. Service not so much.

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    Tipsy Chicken

    Tipsy Chicken

    4.4(260 reviews)
    3.2 mi
    $$

    "Double-Fried Delight: Tipsy Chicken Gets It Right"…read more Tipsy Chicken in Mesa brought me right back to the Korean fried chicken spot I really enjoyed in Seoul years ago. We ordered the 7-piece bone-in chicken wings with sweet and spicy and honey butter sauces, and it delivered on every level. The double-fried crunch was perfect, the meat stayed juicy, and both sauces were excellent--the sweet and spicy had a nice kick, while the honey butter was rich and addictive. The fried mandu and fried rice rounded out our meal nicely, giving us a satisfying variety of flavors and textures. The vibe is casual and unpretentious, which I appreciated. We even brought our own boba drinks and no one batted an eye. It's the kind of spot where you can just relax and enjoy good food without any fuss. Service was friendly and efficient. If you're craving authentic Korean fried chicken without the plane ticket to Seoul, this place hits the spot. Worth the visit.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

    Located in the Asian District, I placed a pickup order for wings and pho. The wings were just okay,…read morebut by the time I got home they were soggy, so I would definitely recommend ordering the sauce on the side if you're doing takeout. I also paid $2 extra for ranch and received only enough for about two wings, which felt pretty disappointing. Unfortunately, the pho was the biggest letdown. The flavor was very off and not enjoyable at all--I ended up throwing the entire thing away.

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    Tipsy Chicken - The tasty sauce was perfection!  But that sweet fish sauce was pretty good!

    The tasty sauce was perfection! But that sweet fish sauce was pretty good!

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    Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers

    Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers

    3.4(407 reviews)
    0.2 mi
    $

    Not every review can be of a high dollar meal. Sometimes you just need to stop in for some Cane's!…read moreI'm a true foodie... I enjoy all kinds of cuisines at various levels from going over the top at fancy fine dining experiences to delicious home cooked meals, and also fast casual/ fast food places to boot! The main qualifier for me is-- did it taste good?! And yes, Raising Cane's absolutely tastes good. Plus, it's one of the few fast food chains that has their process for consistency and quality locked in. Every time I eat Cane's it's exactly as I expect it to be. Crunchy fried chicken strips that are juicy, nicely fried crinkle cut fries, Texas toast that I could easily eat 3 of (but don't), a little side of cole slaw and the famous Cane's sauce. We usually just share a 6 piece Caniac combo and that's the perfect amount for two of us. I also enjoy their iced tea & lemonade so I make an Arnold Palmer for my first fill, then refills are 25 sweet/ 75 regular split of iced tea. My main rule about coming here so that I get peak "yumminess" is to only eat it there. The food texture is just better when eaten right away. Fried foods don't stand the take out test IMO. Even a short ride home from the drive through can leave the chicken and fries less crispy. So, pro-tip-- eat it there whenever you're able to :)

    Look, at this point, it must be me.... I'm not quite sure. I specifically went with a box combo…read morebecause I didn't want to deal with a swap on the 3 finger combo... I also decided not to give a $20+$2+$.96 just because I wanted a $10 back... you know? Math. I decided on the $20+$.96 for the even $8. Ok... get my drink, so far so good. Then I get my meal and inquiry as to whether I got my drink. Yes, but not my change. No dispute just a few extra minutes added, my bad for paying cash.... I get home and while I am stoked about 5 chicken pieces in my 4 piece combom, I am devastated about 2 toasts. My least enjoyable part of the meal.... it HAS to be me right? I mean, I made no substitutions, I tried to avoid all possibility of issue... and so, 2 toasts... guess I'll sandwich up my extra strip.

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    Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers
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