There seem to be two opinions in every review thus far: great food but less then average service. I'll keep up the trend...
I went down to Melt a few weeks ago after hearing good things from locals about the concept of a grilled cheese eatery and the food was quite tasty. Thick Texas-style toast along with whatever types of cheese and toppings you could want. Yummy! They also have an interesting choice of appetizers and sides. For those who like a good sandwich, Melt is a definite must eat.
Yet at the same time, there are negatives to this place. The first is what the other reviewers have hinted at - the wait (You can pretty much expect somewhere between 45-1hr). On the night I went one entire side of the joint was filled with empty tables that I was told I could sit in while I waited. Well thanks, but it'd be much better if I could be sitting here ordering / eating since you've got the space. I don't know why, given how popular this place has become, that they don't just hire more staff and keep the entire place open.
The other complaint I had was the price. I made a custom sandwich, but it was pretty much just a cheesy BLT . I also ordered a beer and a vegetable side. The beer ( $8 - an oatmeal stout) was on their "big/specialty" menu, so I expected a generous pour, but instead received about a half a glass. The vegetable side was also $6 on its own; they thankfully let me substitute for cole slaw, but that option wasn't on the menu so most might not know about it. For all this (not that much) my bill was about $23.
So while I love the food here, the prices and the long wait make it an occasional treat at best.