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Melt Bar and Grilled

Melt Bar and Grilled

Sandwich Spot, Bar, and American Restaurant$$$$
Independence
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    Ben H.
    "The Dude Abides sandwich is amazing."(4 Tips)
    Erin S.
    "Summer chicken sandwich was really good also!"(3 Tips)
    Kevin D.
    "Big Popper with bacon."(3 Tips)
    Connor
    "Shrimp Po Boy Melt & Buffalo Chicken Chowder."(3 Tips)
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  • Discover Ohio
    Discover OhioOctober 26, 2012
    Their goal is to provide gourmet grilled cheese sandwiches and as many beers as possible in a cool and comfortable environment. They have been featured on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives & Man v. Food.
  • Navarr B.heart icon on user image
    Navarr BarnierSeptember 10, 2014
    Been here 5+ times
    Based off other recommendations I tried "The Dude Abides" awesome sandwich with huge meatballs. Only problem is how difficult it is to pick up and eat! Next time I think I'll try the God Father.
  • Brittany S.
    Brittany SApril 22, 2013
    The food was amazing!! I loved the buffalo chicken sandwich, just wasn't to happy about the cook with the huge beard I could see in the back making the food.. But I loved it ill definitely go back!!
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    JL Johnson @User47August 27, 2019
    Shockingly vegetarian and vegan friendly. They even have a custom vegetarian/vegan menu but it’s not necessary as the standard menu is easy to navigate and well labeled. 🙏🏻
  • Ivo T.
    Ivo TzvetkovAugust 12, 2019
    One of the most famous restaurants in the city. It’s the place to be if you love cheese. You can get something as simple as the Kindergarten grilled cheese to the Mighty Macaroni sandwich.
  • Justin L.heart icon on user image
    Justin LockeMay 19, 2015
    Great place - amazing food and beer selection is fantastic. Happy hour 4-7. If staying at surrounding hotel just come here
  • Eric A.heart icon on user image
    Eric AndersenSeptember 1, 2018
    The melts and grilled cheeses here are thick and delicious — so many options to choose from!
  • Jodi L.
    Jodi LynnSeptember 2, 2015
    Seriously. The Monte Cristo, the Chicken and Waffle plus the Wet Hot Buffalo....impossible to choose one. Take friends and share. Sooooo goood!
  • 216 S.heart icon on user image
    216 SocietyMarch 10, 2016
    Been here 5+ times
    Best sandwiches in the city. Period. This is by far one of my most favorite places to eat. Simply amazing. Everyone needs to try it!
  • Kevin B.heart icon on user image
    Kevin BrennanOctober 31, 2011
    Been here 100+ times
    Be adventurous. There are 35 sandwiches and a million different ways to get them. You can add or delete anything to/from any sandwich. Get a beer to go with it, a good beer, there are over 100.
  • JenKuduheart icon on user image
    JenKuduMay 29, 2014
    Big popper is super hot! The jalapeños are fresh and not seeded. Split a sandwich and drink an extra beer :)
  • Myrna P.heart icon on user image
    Myrna PeachockJune 22, 2012
    Yum yum and yum. I had the twelve mile limit martini. Wow, we stayed like an hour and a half to let it wear off. The sandwich was enough for two. Now we know. Saw melt on diners, drive ins and dives.
  • Nicole L.
    Nicole LoveJune 24, 2013
    Blackened chicken? Amazing!!! I don't even like sandwiches...I ate the whole thing. (Between lunch & dinner) Thank God there's not one in Arkansas! I don't need the temptation!!!
  • Monique W.heart icon on user image
    Monique WilsonDecember 25, 2014
    The vegan Cleveland Cheesesteak and 🍟 was awesome! I'm sure you meat lovers will love the real thing. 👍
  • Molly G.
    Molly GuisingerJune 17, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    Be patient. There's a wait for a reason. It's a fun and tasty place to eat and everything is made when it's ordered! The service is great!!!!
  • Mike G.heart icon on user image
    Mike GOctober 18, 2016
    I recommend the Mom's Meatloaf which has mashed potatoes and chipotle ketchup. Deish!
  • Jim M.heart icon on user image
    Jim MoytaNovember 7, 2016
    Wonderful comfort food, excellent beer selection, fun ambiance, and an awesome waitstaff.
  • Kyle L.heart icon on user image
    Kyle LeBeauSeptember 8, 2014
    This place is awesome, the Parma Italy was delicious, service is good and the whole scenery is great
  • jackie d.
    jackie dobbsJune 15, 2014
    Sit at the bar, get a drink and order anything your heart desires. If you're a visitor, this place is a MUST.
  • Michael B.heart icon on user image
    Michael BelluardoOctober 3, 2015
    Been here 25+ times
    We Stop here quite often. Food is good and they have a huge beer list.
  • Amy M.heart icon on user image
    Amy M.September 26, 2015
    Been here 5+ times
    The grilled cheese sandwiches are awesome!! They're enormous so I recommend getting the 1/2 sandwich size.
  • Erika M.
    Erika MillerJuly 16, 2014
    Give yourself time for a long wait. But it's so worth it. Wake-n-bacon is my all time favorite sandwich. Great place.
  • Ben H.
    Ben HaubrichDecember 8, 2011
    Amazingly delicious food. Not exactly expensive, but not too cheap either. The Dude Abides sandwich is amazing. But that's just like..my opinion man.
  • Kaitlin A.heart icon on user image
    Kaitlin AndersonApril 18, 2016
    Delicious food, cool atmosphere! Got the Purple Parma
  • Leah P.
    Leah PischieriOctober 23, 2011
    My new favorite sandwich is the chorizo and potato! But the grilled peanut butter and banana sandwich is so hard to pass up, just get both.
  • Mike G.heart icon on user image
    Mike GOctober 18, 2016
    On tap is Melt's own version of a light lager. Like a borderline Pilsner & North American adjunct.
  • Ana N.
    Ana NickolaouJuly 6, 2013
    Summer Chicken Melt was amazing. Not a fan of the fries or coleslaw but the melts are worth the visit.
  • Wendy K.
    Wendy KrausJune 27, 2012
    Grilled cheese HEAVEN. The chefs work magic in this kitchen. You WON'T leave hungry :) (4 of 4 petals via Fondu) Read more
  • John M.heart icon on user image
    John MillsAugust 26, 2016
    Fantastic grilled cheese, of course. Sides are great, too.
  • John W.heart icon on user image
    John WallencheckApril 2, 2014
    Check out the menu online first. There are so many great sandwiches it'll take you awhile to decide
  • Kevin D.heart icon on user image
    Kevin DudleyAugust 26, 2014
    I've tried a few here, but my favorite is still The Big Popper with bacon.
  • Jessica C.heart icon on user image
    Jessica CAugust 3, 2013
    Been here 25+ times
    Dan is by far the best ever. He's fast, friendly, and gives great recommendations. Thanks Dan, you rock!
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    ArtJanuary 12, 2014
    Been here 5+ times
    Best food around! And the prices are great! You will not leave hungry
  • Alexis J.
    Alexis JacksonMarch 10, 2013
    Blackened Chicken and a Left Hand Milk Stout Nitro is where it's at!
  • Annamaria S.heart icon on user image
    Annamaria Settanni McDonald ArtistAugust 15, 2016
    Been here 5+ times
    So many sandwiches are great! Hangover fries are so good!
  • @NickBorelli
    @NickBorelliAugust 7, 2014
    Been here 10+ times
    If the TMNT sandwich is available...GET IT!!!
  • Jayson C.heart icon on user image
    Jayson C.October 23, 2014
    Great food. Awesome service. Always friendly. Try the parmageddon.
  • Marni H.heart icon on user image
    Marni Huebner-TiborskyAugust 22, 2015
    Their vegan selections are interesting
  • Ian M.heart icon on user image
    Ian MilliganJanuary 25, 2015
    Been here 5+ times
    Their burgers are fenominal! It's like a grilled cheese and a steak burger combined!
  • Connorheart icon on user image
    ConnorNovember 3, 2013
    Shrimp Po Boy Melt & Buffalo Chicken Chowder. If I were on death row this would be my last meal.
  • Jay G.
    Jay GreenNovember 25, 2013
    The Dude Abides!!!! Get it and thank me later! Craft Root beer is,good too
  • Memphis P.
    Memphis PeachSeptember 12, 2014
    The gunslinger is GREAT! Have multiple
  • David P.heart icon on user image
    David PetroNovember 29, 2013
    This place is Amazing. Havent had a bad sandwich yet
  • Sarah W.heart icon on user image
    Sarah Wallace-LaphamJanuary 3, 2017
    The food just is so.I wouldn't be apt to spend the money on it again. The service was also so so for the type of food we got. We were put in a separate room because we were a large family with kids.
  • Wil N.
    Wil NovakAugust 6, 2012
    Crazy big portions great tasting food but wish the fries would have come out a bit more crispy. They got soggy real fast!
  • Tony K.heart icon on user image
    Tony KunzeJuly 18, 2014
    Great food, great atmosphere, and our waiter Vinny was awesome!
  • George H.
    George HudsonOctober 5, 2014
    Always try the local food when expanding the business
  • Gary ;)heart icon on user image
    Gary ;)March 20, 2015
    The parmageddon !!!!! The best of parma on toasted bread !!!!!😍
  • Arend M.
    Arend MayesAugust 13, 2013
    Great food. Great atmosphere. But there's a wait to be seated.
  • Sonya T.heart icon on user image
    Sonya TaylorDecember 6, 2012
    Been here 10+ times
    Try the Cleveland Cheesesteak....was pleasantly surprised! OH and tell Paul Sonya says hi!
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