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| - I have to admit, I watch Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives (a lot). But through this program, I've discovered some of the best eats while traveling that I can imagine, the latest being Melt Bar and Grilled. I went to the Detroit Ave location as it was advertised as the 'original', so I felt it would be the best place to capture the experience where every sandwich is part of a larger, grilled cheese sandwich. Naturally, this eatery did not disappoint! We even went back a second time (the tell-tale sign of a great place, for us).
First, regardless of whichever delicious choice you make, each sandwich is served on tasty, thick sourdough. Coupled with a bountiful (and beautiful) amount of fries, I'd recommend wearing your "big pants" if you come to dine here. Don't say I didn't warn you!
Next, you should know in advance that they do not give straws for the drinks, unless asked for. As part of an ongoing green initiative, we learned that straws are available by request only. So please, don't think your server is off their game if they bring drinks sans suck sticks. (That's alliteration, Holmes).
Oh, the food. Oh my, the glorious food. On our first visit, I enjoyed a big 'ol Buffalo Chicken sandwich - "Wet Hot Buffalo Chicken". I made a slight cheese sub (blue cheese slaw AND crumbled blue cheese felt like a bit too much for my belly), but other than that I enjoyed it in it's thick, spicy, slaw-covered glory. Holy smokes was this terrific! The only drawback was I felt like I had an anvil in my midsection for the balance of the day (we went right when they opened at 11, to beat the advertised crowds).
I couldn't stop thinking of that amazing sandwich, so I successfully navigated a second run at this place two days later (navigation on par with Christopher Columbus, no doubt). To make you, the Yelp reader, fully understand how great this place is, I felt obligated to try an additional sandwich to verify my initial experience - I'm doing this for you, guys.
This time I decided upon the "Parma, Italy" sandwich. Again, served on thick sourdough and topped with romano cheese, this may have been a top 3 chicken parm sandwich for me. Learning from my previous experience, I actually left some of the fries on my plate so as to allow me to board my plane later in the date and not anchor it to the runway.
The only slight drawback I wanted to note is they do not use Heinz ketchup. I know, I know, ketchup is just ketchup......until it's NOT. But despite this, I still bestowed upon Melt, a 5-star review. I'm not Guy Fieri, but without his show, I would have never found this gem on our trip to Cleveland. So thank you, sunglass wearing, catch-phrase spewing, red car driving man. Thank you.
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