Melt Shop
(Now Closed)Sandwich Spot, New American Restaurant, and American Restaurant$$$$
Midtown East, New York
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Love their Oreo shakes more than any other place's. Any grilled cheese choice is solid, but the outdoor wait between ordering & pickup can be long at weekday lunchtime. Call/Seamless pickup instead.
@isadorabpJanuary 9, 2016The grilled cheese is amazing. Really, it's just a grilled cheese, but it's THE grilled cheese. And theres a lot of options. A lot of cheese. It's so f* good!- Evan FogelApril 27, 2013I can't think of a better quick meal on the go for less than 10 bucks if you find yourself in midtown. Plus they also have Stumptown coffee and awesome milkshakes
You can't go wrong with any of their sandwiches, but the buttermilk fried chicken and pulled pork are particularly delicious. Always get the tots with melt sauce.
The Corcoran GroupJuly 9, 2013For a truly indulgent meal, go for the Dirty or Buttermilk Fried Chicken grilled cheese paired with the Shop Tots. You'll thank us later!
Kevin DudleyNovember 17, 2014On the advice of others, I went with the Fried Chicken sandwich, tots, and tomato soup. All were quite good. If it's raining, you better hope you can find a table in the food court.
Melt Shop breakfast wrap with all natural pork sausage and tater tots with Melt sauce is out of this world!!!!
Great spot to grab launch. So far I've had the Tuna Melt and the Classic with everything. Delicious! Especially love their tater tots
Jimmy YFebruary 14, 2015Get the off menu Dirty sandwich, melted grill cheese with chips and pickles with a side of the parmesan tots and tomato soup
John HollanderMarch 15, 2015I don't know why nobody thought to pair pepper Jack, buffalo chicken, and sourdough before, but it is so delicious I think it may be illegal..
Michael GalpertMarch 15, 2012Order the buttermilk fried chicken grilled cheese sandwich, which comes with lots of gooey jalapeno jack, cabbage slaw, and a dollop of the restaurant's special creamy "melt sauce."
Nikki VargasFebruary 18, 2013Had the truffle melt with gruyere and arugula on toasted sourdough, which was amazing. Great grilled cheeses definitely worth the visit!
Annie AlfstadMay 12, 2015I do love their Taylor tots and fried chicken melt. Also their truffle mayo is pretty bomb. For a gluttonous meal- do it
Amy PizanoDecember 21, 2013We happened in on their first say open. Fabulous! Put smiles on my vacation-tired kids faces. The staff was amazing and the food was excellent!
Danielle AshbyMarch 28, 2013Found classic grilled cheese to be on the big size and the tomato soup is homemade. The best I've tasted in a long time. Well worth it!
Jose ZunigaDecember 30, 2011Had the smoked turkey ruben, tastes even better when dipped in their homemade tomato soup. They only have outside seating (I didn't know that before coming) so dress accordingly. Enjoy!
Dave WhelanJuly 27, 2011The team working there seems to be having fun, and they make everyone feel welcome. If that's not enough, the Stumptown Coffee Crunch Milkshake is even better than it sounds.
SanjyotOctober 13, 2013All the grilled cheese goodness in the world is here. My poison is the Buttermilk Fried Chick Sandwich and the shop tots (tater tots)
Jennifer KDecember 20, 2011Turkey rueben is delish! Next tine trying the tots. Just wish there was proper seating - "mall" feels suburban. Great for quick take away to the office.
Ruth TooJuly 5, 2011Gruyere, fontina, and my favorite, goat cheese with roasted tomatoes is a combination of deliciousness! This sandwich is out of this world good!- drew tarvinMay 25, 2015Get the Fried Chicken Grilled Cheese, it goes great with the tots and a shake.
Shari Marie RJanuary 12, 2012the tots are a MUST, pb&j toasted isnt 1/2 bad, anything w/ goat cheese & mushrooms, coffee crunch milkshake tops it all off
Devin BattersbyMarch 10, 2014Stingy on the buffalo sauce for the buffalo blue, asked for extra, was charged 75¢ more for significantly less sauce than I normally get at other locations. Also no cheesy tots here :'(
The buffalo chicken daily special is somehow even better than the normal buttermilk-fried chicken. Both are amazing.
Brian ChaseJuly 10, 2015Classic grilled cheese tends to have extra crispy (I.e., close to burned) crusts
Kali GoodwinJuly 20, 2011Must try the Shop Tots with Melt Sauce and the Coffee Crunch Milkshake. Honestly everything here is to die for!
C RoseJanuary 26, 2013Best breakfast sandwiches in Midtown East (serving breakfast until noon on weekends).
On Thursdays in the summer there is live jazz in the plaza here.
Casey LambSeptember 6, 2012Everything ive ordered has been better than the last. Current fave: the shroom
Stanley WongJune 11, 2012Butter fried chix with pepper cheese.. Sinfully good. Huge chunks of moist deep fried chix between grilled bread. Not
Public Art FundDecember 12, 2011#StaffPick, we LOVE the turkey reuben. No matter what you get - shops tots as a side are a must!
LETTUCEDINESeptember 19, 2014The fried chicken sandwich. Omg. Just get it. Trust us unless you're a vegetarian.
The breakfast is awesome! Get the drag biscuit bacon egg and geese with smashed tots!
Anthony WiseJuly 3, 2012The place is located DOWNSTAIRS in the corner. You can not see it from Lexington. Took me a while to find it!
Erica PettitAugust 18, 2012Get the dirty grilled cheese - Carmelites onions, jalapeños. Potato chips with pepper jack!
Munira AhmedJanuary 12, 2012I'm a fan of the egg and cheese w/ pickled peppers. Great iced coffee too!
Melt sauce is a must! Arnold Palmers are also amazing!
Joelle WilliamsApril 18, 2012Truly...amazing grilled cheese sandwich, but can't I get a pickle or a handful of chips. REALLY...
Fried chicken grilled cheese with jalapeno jack cheese and red cabbage slaw. That is all.
Bullfrog & BaumMarch 18, 2013Find comfort in the city that never sleeps with a shake and some Melt Shop tots!
If you don't want to wait at line at dunkin donuts grab a cup of stumptown here. Pretty much a no brainah
Cheapeats IncSeptember 24, 2011Grilled Cheese with the volume turned up. Don't forget to order a shake. DELISH!!!!
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Melt Shop
601 Lexington Ave (at E 53rd St. (Atrium lower level))
New York, NY 10022
United States
New York, NY 10022
United States
hand crafted, extra cheesy, super delicious comfort food. the best grilled cheese on the planet.
Permanently closed (Show more)
- Mon–Fri
- 11:00 AM–9:00 PM
- Sat–Sun
- 11:30 AM–8:00 PM
(212) 759-6358
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No
Credit Cards
Yes (incl. American Express)
Outdoor Seating
Yes
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