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Oh yes she is!
That's right. I'm doing it. I'm writing a review of Melt! *GASP! (The world just screeched to a halt)
I can hear the whispering already. Well guess what? I like Melt. There. I said it. If I could give it 3.5 stars, I would. Please do yourself a favor and go into this restaurant with the notion that you're getting a SANDWICH, not a elegant, 5-start meal. Notice out front that the sign doesn't say, Blue Point.
I feel like Melt has been getting a lot of backlash from it's own backyard since it's popularity spiked. It's a grilled cheese sandwich restaurant, people. And an innovative, locally-owned one at that. I'm proud. Do I think it should get more publicity than our amazing orchestra, art museum and many other incredible CLE attractions? No. But folks are seeing a positive side of Cleveland and I, for one, am very happy about it. The world is getting a glimpse into our city's creatives, innovative entrepreneurs and talent. So, how is that a negative again?
The Lakewood and the Cleveland Heights locations have both given me the same, great experiences. Yes, I waited too. I also starved to death and died. Oh that's right, no I didn't! Grab a seat at the bar and you'll cut your time by 75%. On my most recent visit to the Heights location, I walked in at lunch and there was no wait. Keep in mind that Melt is a popular restaurant. It's just good to see a Cleveland business doing so well!
The food? Well, it is delicious! And by delicious, I mean a melty, cheesey, comforting indulgence that might make you feel a little guilty for not running the day before (or ever, in my case). I've had the Wake-in Bacon, the Parmageddon, and a regular grilled cheese with tomato. I've yet to be disappointed, but I'm never without leftovers! The fries are fresh-cut and tasty - nothing too fancy. But the vinegary, spicy coleslaw makes for the perfect in-between-bites palette cleanser.
Oh, and did someone mention that the beer selection is awesome-sauce? Everyone has? OK, I just wanted to make sure.
(Psssst...you can park in the Rite Aid parking lot across the street for free.)
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