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| - I should confess that the only thing I eat here is the Westside Monte Cristo. I tried to branch out by going with their bratwurst sandwich once, and that is a mistake I would never make again. Not to say that it wasn't good, but the Monte Cristo is that much better, and I fear ever betraying it again (though I've got my eye on the peanut butter/banana). The Westside Monte Cristo is an already good sandwich that is brought to life by the donut-like batter, powered sugar, and the raspberry dip. Ohhh, the raspberry dip... I'm getting ahead of myself. Just order it, eat it, and thank me later.
The location is a nice one for me, since I only live a couple blocks away. The food is not nearly as good as the westside location, but on the plus side, the place is not nearly as busy. Between the two, I would rate this location a 3.5 and the other a true 4 due to food quality and overall atmosphere.
Decor is your typical sports bar and grill setup. Service is serviceable, but more attentive if you sit at the bar. Parking, like most places on the east side, is kind of tough. It's always packed, and I find myself parking in spots designated for nearby businesses not named Melt (with no issues to date).
Sides were not good. I'm just being honest. The fries were greasy and grease-flavored. The cole slaw was dry (no sauce at all?). Their sole purpose is filling out the rest of your plate.
One more thing to mention is their impressive selection of beer. Was able to try all kinds of beer I never knew existed. From high ABV, to foreign, to unique brews. Creme brulee beer? Yes, please.
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