It was so neat visiting Mel's, the inspiration for the diner used in the old TV series "Alice." The food was wholesome and tasty. Definitely very good and ranking a notch or so below some of my very favorite diners, so above average though not quite in a league of its own. The chicken fried steak and eggs breakfast was worth ordering as was the clubhouse sandwich. The vanilla milkshake was exceptionally good tasting creamy and sweet without being hyper-sweet as most other places make their shakes.
If in the downtown Phoenix area Mel's Diner is absolutely worth a visit.