The Melt

Name: The Melt
Address: 180 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, California, 94304, US
Telephone: (650) 461-4450
Rating: 4.40

Grill, American restaurant, Sandwich shop

The Melt, a beloved eatery within the Stanford Shopping Center, offers a delightful American grill experience with a menu tailored for comfort seekers. Diners rave about generously filled patty melts and unique burgers, like the Impossible Vegan Melt, all boasting vibrant flavors. Open until 3 AM, it’s the perfect spot for late-night cravings. With a casual atmosphere, outdoor seating, and commendable service, The Melt ensures everyone, including families and pets, feels welcome. Plus, eco-conscious diners will appreciate their compostable utensils!

Contact Info

Location: 180 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, CA 94304
Located in: Stanford Shopping Center
Phone: (650) 461-4450

Opening hours

Monday: 10 am-3 am
Tuesday: 10 am-3 am
Wednesday: 10 am-3 am
Thursday: 10 am-3 am
Friday: 10 am-3 am
Saturday: 10 am-3 am
Sunday: 10 am-3 am

Services

Wheelchair-accessible car park
Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Wheelchair-accessible seating
Wheelchair-accessible toilet

Identifies as veteran-owned

Outdoor seating
Kerbside pickup
No-contact delivery
Delivery
On-site services
Takeaway
Dine-in

Fast service

Lunch
Dinner
Solo dining

Alcohol
Beer
Comfort food
Late-night food
Organic dishes
Quick bite
Vegetarian options

Brunch
Lunch
Dinner
Catering
Counter service
Dessert
Seating

Gender-neutral toilets
Toilets
Wi-Fi
Free Wi-Fi

Casual
Trendy

Family friendly
Groups
LGBTQ+ friendly
Tourists
University students

Accepts reservations

Credit cards
Debit cards
NFC mobile payments
Credit cards

Good for kids
High chairs
Kids' menu

Free of charge street parking
Free parking lot
Plenty of parking

Dogs allowed outside

Food & drink

Vibe

Chicken sandwich

French fries

Caesar salad

Burger

By owner

Street View

Menus and Prices

Menu 1

Menu 2

Menu 3

Menu 4

Menu 5

Add Your Review

Reviews

Our patty melts were so good! Very filling portions, too.
You can add items to your melt with additional charges.
You can enter your order at a self serve kiosk or at the counter with their staff.
I liked how they had compostable utensils.
Though this is a self serve place, I gave it 5 stars for service as staff were helpful to correct my order.
Place was clean and you have the option of sitting outside.

Owner response

Pam, Glad to hear your feedback, looking forward to serving you a warm and melty experience next time! Liz 🧡

I came here last night because they were the only food place that was open.
It was 11pm as I was waiting for my daughter at standford pediatric ER.
I'm not going to go into details of why I'm there but review the Melt.
I ordered the BBQ BACON burger.
I added an egg and avocado with lettuce and parmesan fries.
The burger was really well made.
It was juicy and very flavorful.
The bacon was semi crispy, and the fried onions were crispy, too.
The bacon had a nice smokey flavor as I bit into the burger.
The BBQ suace was tangy, smokey, and sweet, which was a great balance to compliment the juicy burger.
The fried egg was done perfectly.
It had a nice crisp on the edges and added a good texture to the overall experience of the burger.
The parmesan fries weren't as good but ok.
They were flavorful but a bit stalled.
Overalls u would give this place a 4 stars.
What's also great is that they're open till 3am.
So if you've got the munchies, this is a good spot.

Owner response

bay, Thank you for your kind words.
We're so delighted you enjoyed your visit.
We look forward to welcoming you back soon! Liz 🧡

Juicy burgers.
Enjoyed it.
Ordering is on the screen and is quick.
Dine in is good and it is one of the few late night joints that are open.
Would be back.

Owner response

Huzefa, Glad to hear your feedback, looking forward to serving you a warm and melty experience next time! Liz 🧡