Original Mels Restaurant

08/16/11

Great Place!!

by suzigitar at Citysearch

When I go out to eat, I expect to pay a lot for my meal. I also expect to get a lot of food for that money. I'm a bit of a foodie and only want the best. Well, this place did deliver a great meal that I really enjoyed, only the portion was so small that I left feeling hungry still. The price wasn't worth the meal. However, the ambiance is very nice.

12/17/09

under rated

by Kevin08 at Citysearch

I was met at the door by charming friendly people. My order was correct and ready to go when I got there. The steak and egg special was delicious !!! Only $4.99 the new york strip was tender and well seasoned the red potato hash browns with green onions was crisp, hot and savory . My eggs were cooked as I requested. I got my order to go but I wished I had eaten there. The place was full of laughter and music ( at 9 am ). The staff deserve their tips. I will return and recommend Mels to others ! Special thanks to Marissa for processing my order so fast (my food was still hot when I got home.)

• Pros: good food friendly service great specials
• Cons: parking limited (but also an indication of populararity)

04/30/09

Hey...It's Better Than Denny's!

by LeilaniSouzaDotCom at Citysearch

For Roseville all-nighters, you have two options: Denny's or Mel's Diner...you decide! This Mel's seems to have better service than the one in Rocklin, but the food isn't as good here.

Burgers...they're okay if you compare them to Denny's, but compared to non-24-hour-joints, they're pretty mediocre at best.

Chicken Quesadilla...it's usually pretty good (I get it on a wheat tortilla) but the salsa leaves a lot to be desired (think Pace with less flavor).

• Pros: Chocolate Shakes, Open 24 Hours
• Cons: Tuna Melt, Corned Beef Hash

01/26/09

I LOVE THE BURGERS & the best BANANA SHAKES

by SACfood at Citysearch

Great old school atmosphere, GREAT BURGERS. THE BEST SHAKES. THANK YOU SO MUCH. YOU NEED MORE LOCATIONS IN SACRAMENTO!!!!!

• Pros: THE BEST BANANA SHAKES & GOOD BURGERS
• Cons: only in roseville, they need more LOCATIONS!

08/16/07

Great all-night diner

by whiterose01 at Citysearch

I've probably been to this restaurant more times than any other. After an all-nighter as a college student this was the place to go. Great atmosphere, friendly faces and service, they even remember your name! The place is usually packed with people of all ages, and around 2 AM its packed with cops (I've come here all hours of the night). All the food I've tried so far is good and the icecream sundae is piled so high its a wonder it doesn't topple over on the way to the table. The food doesn't drip in grease like Denny's food does. Great place for a Sunday brunch. Also, beware that this is the only Mel's out of the three around the Sacramento area that is open 24hrs. My favorites are the mel-fries dipped in ranch and their sandwiches or chicken strips. I've always been too full to try the shakes, but friends say they're delicious.

• Pros: open all night, song requests from your table, good quality diner food, good for kids
• Cons: nothing I can think of