Address: | 15011 Hesperian Blvd, San Leandro, CA 94578, USA |
Phone: | +1 510-878-1144 |
Site: | originalmelsdiner.com |
Rating: | 4 |
Working: | 6AM–10PM 6AM–10PM 6AM–10PM 6AM–10PM 6AM–11PM 6AM–11PM 6AM–10PM |
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Jim Kelley
Both my wife and I are Baby Boomers we totally appreciate the atmosphere of Mels Diner, but more importantly is your incredible staff, *Paul, this young man is exceptional, ... When you have a Team member that has principles of Stewardship, Graciousness, Transparency. *ALL THREE TRAITS, I IMMEDIATELY NOTICED, WHEN I FIRST MET HIM*..."Because as an ER Nurse we have a habit of looking into peoples eyes" In my book, it would not surprise me if I find him adventually owning a Mels Diner someday.... Mels Diner is fortunate to have him. ***I told your Staff, the next time we come back, I am calling to see if Paul is on duty. Because I want my friends to meet him*** Way to go Mels Diner, you-all are over the top... (ps)...I know First Hand on even a good day restaurant is hard work... peace Jim Kelley RN Parish Nurse
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Rodney Vargas
This is a really cool place ....50s 60s styled diner. Jyke box controller on your table. VERY Friendly staff. Service is very good and attentive. Food is diner style... you can tell that fresh ingredients are being used and they are not low grade. Food comes to your table hot..... you know the way your Wife or Mom brings your food. Burgers are very good..... and in 54 years I have ate A Lot of burgers. Breakfast plates are very good too and big. The different people I have ate there with were very happy and liked whatever they ordered also. Restrooms...... Super Clean....... If you try this place I know like me, and many other people, you WILL go again.....
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Susan Adams
Our food took over 30 minutes. The place was only half full. My husband ordered the French dip with garlic fries. The fries were barely warm and very soggy. His sandwich was mostly bread. The manager came out to talk to us and said she would have the sandwich re made and our meal would be on the house. Our full bill made it to the table shortly after the sandwich. We were reminded to stop by the register on our way out. Will not be going back. Huge disappointment.
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Cheryl Bigleman
The loks and music the waitress was nice to me the food wasnt all that dont know if theres a difference of being a diner over a restaurant. .. I think when you are at a place all language should be spoken english and the staff to each other were not ...food had to be sent back and i know and heard them talking about it "was sitting by the where the waitress puts in the orders" So not shure about going back I think i liked it better as Carrows
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Felipe Navas
This restaurants is awesome. I had the opportunity to try it for several times. The staff welcomes you with a smile and even when theres a lot of movement they do their best to make you feel like in your own home. Food is fast to arrive, and portions are huge (I share several times the Wolfman Jack for it huge size). The coffee refill is constant and the waitresses are always looking how you doing if you need something and very attentive.
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Omen Hussein
Horribly bad food. Ribeye steak was half just fat, paper thin, no seasoning, literally tasted like cardboard. Garlic bread was basically toast with garlic and butter. My wifes chilli tasted like beans and ketchup.! This is my first ever one star review. But this place is all lights , loud music and bad food. Looks better from the outside. I literally felt like I threw my money in the toilet. I
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Carolyn Warren-Smith
❤❤❤ THIS WAS A 1ST TIME VISIT FOR ME AND MY 1ST RESTAURANT THAT I ATE AT SINCE MOVING BACK TO THE BAY AREA. IT WAS ABSOLUTELY A GREAT!!!!!!!!!!!! CHOICE. NOT TO MENTION IT WAS A MINI FAMILY REUNION FOR US. WE HAD GREAT SERVICE, A GREAT ENVIRONMENT, WITH GREAT PRICES, GREAT!!!!!!!!!!!!!! FOOD AND AN ALL AROUND GREAT!!!!!!!!!!!! TIME. THIS WILL DEFINITELY BE ONE OF MY PLACES GO TO PLACES
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Mary Kendall
The temperature in the place was too hot. The food was delivered quickly but I never got a refill on my coffee. Thankfully I had asked for water too so it worked out. Had to wait for 10 minutes to pay. The guy was on the phone taking an order for the longest time. He finally comes over and doesnt ask how our meal was, in fact, I dont recall him saying anything. Doubt I will go back.
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Carolyn Nguyen
Good service. Ordered the prime rib and it was gross. Dont order it. They let me order something else (chicken fried steak) and while it was good, it wasnt like the Texas fried chicken that I was craving but it was still good. Looked like a panko crust... Good gravy made with sausage and huge cornbread. Cornbread was ok, not amazing but good. Just good food, better than IHOP dinners.
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Linda Barraza
The night we ate at Mels the food was terrible. Never order the All Day Breakfast as it was almost inedible and the Mels Original Cheeseburger wasnt much better! The burger was so dry it tasted like cardboard! The wait staff was great but I dont complain about food to the waiter (for obvious reasons)! Too bad but well never return!
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Kristina Pogue Enebeli
So...Mels Diner is overrated. I ordered the Chorizo Scramble and Pecan Praline milkshake. Eggs were overcooked, potatoes were burnt. Charged $1.19 for extra sour cream even though the teaspoon amount on the food is not enough. Milkshake was OK...had better at In n Out burger. Final thought... Ill stick to Elios for breakfast.
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Frank Doyle
Pretty good food but really small and crowded. Our server was overwhelmed with our group of 6. She was older and a little shaky. When it came to our dessert, she took everyones order except our two 3 year old children. She just finished with the adults and walked away. Just not a great experience but the food was decent.
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Paul Knotts
Pancakes were great...atmosphere very nice like 50s vibe. Each table has its own little juke box. Good coffee and good icewater. I can park where i can see my truck from my table and i like that because i travel with my dogs so i can keep an eye on them as im eating.
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Thomas Evans
They got our order completely wrong. If it was just one small change it would not be that bad, but we were given something that no one in the room even asked for. This is a chain restaurant where specific instructions are given on how to operate to the staff.
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Lily Ortiz
Great prices, clean, cozy, crowded, awesome place to enjoy a great meal. Meet with family and friends. Children welcome, handicap accessible. Plenty of parking space available. Restaurant is kept up. Excellent customer service.
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XxNeoDragonxX
Fantastic service from Francisco, our waiter. Food was great, and they accommodated us because Im a big dude and needed a table rather than a booth. Coffee was great too! Thanks and we will be back!
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Felipe Gomsz Jr.
Good food. A variety. Although. Ive been to the one in Rockland California. At the time I was there. They Still had the cruising of roadsters etc.. It was more nastalgic and the food seemed better?
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Victor Rodriguez
Well is a great place to eat breakfast. The service is very good they are very polite and friendly i recommend this place to any one i know. So come down to Mels dinner and have wonderful diner.
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M Rodriguez
large menu selection but kinda pricey. The jukebox at our table made up for the pricey menu items and it was a good variety of music from different genres, something for everyone.
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Judy Fisher
If you purchase a Groupon for Mels diner, watch the wording....one doesnt accept the Groupon. The food was just fine. Nothing exceptional.