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| - Ah, the original Melt... the little bar that started it all is still as awesome as ever.
A couple of years ago I was telling a friend of mine that I needed a part-time job. He was a line cook at a now-failed restaurant, and said, "I cook with this guy Matt who's opening up a new bar in Lakewood - Melt. Maybe I could get you a job there." I said no thanks and it was too far from my house at the time. Who knew that this is what it would become.
Of the three locations, this is the smallest, has the fewest tables, the smallest bar, and the fewest beer taps. Of the three locations, this one feels the most like a true neighborhood watering hole.
The sandwiches are amazing, and if you think "what's so special about grilled cheese?" then you owe yourself a favor to at least try them out. I've tried with all my might to replicate these sandwiches at home. You can get the same bread and put the same ingredients inside, but it never turns out the same.
Listen, if you come to Melt, you're going to have to wait. If you can't handle it, Lakewood has plenty of other restaurants. If the wait is exceedingly long, I recommend the Root Cafe, about 2 blocks down the street.
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