rev:text
| - Good meal, but I fail to see the cult-like draw. I knew what I was getting into, and was delighted to only have to wait for 15 minutes for a table during lunch. I don't think I've ever seen a "restaurant" with such a high ratio bar seats to table seats, but that's not a positive or a negative, here.
Objectively, my Monte Cristo was really awesome. I got a fried egg on it per my server's recommendation, and the sandwich took a good year off my life, which means it was a good sandwich.
The fries were fries - good thick fries, but nothing earth shattering.
The slaw, I really liked. I like a good vinegary slaw, and this had a little spiciness to it, too - not "heat" but spice. Really good!
Yes, they have a good beer selection, but I was surprised to see only one Great Lakes beer on draft. Surprised and disappointed.
Ultimately, while the tacky plastic figurines and DQ sign were charming, I failed to see Melt as anything other than a sandwich restaurant. In that regard, it was great.
I'd have gone 4-stars maybe had my meal not been SO over the top. The dessert menu looked awesome, but there was no way in hell. Fried twinkies, reese's cup banana bread pudding, holy cow. I wanted all of it. Unfortunately, none of us got through more than half of our sandwiches.
4-5 stars, I reserve for a place where I leave completely overwhelmed with how wonderful the dining experience was. To have to take half of my lunch and all of my dessert home just to be able to experience everything Melt had to offer, isn't my idea of a complete experience.
I'll try to stretch my stomach next time and be better prepared.
|