Been to Melrose on several occasions for many reasons. I've celebrated many birthday parties there lately. I've had brunch there more than a handful of times. I've been to Holipalooza. I've even gone just to watch a hockey game or two and I spent part of my new years eve there this past year. I always get great service! Prices are good. Staff friendly and interactive thanks to twitter.
For birthdays they serve enough champagne for all the party goers on the house complete with sparklers! My favorite beverage there is the Field Of Dreams martini.
Their brunch is good... nothing fancy, but hits the spot! I hear the waffles are great, but I love the Nutella crepes with banana. I don't like hash browns so I opt for a side of fruit for a small fee. I also dig the eggs benny... so good!