Melrose Diner
(215) 467-6644
1501 Snyder Ave
Philadelphia,
PA
19145
39.9247
-75.1717
Neighborhoods: South Philadelphia West, South Philadelphia
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In Short
At this local institution, known for its baked goods and shared booths, customers can expect to sit at tables that are already occupied. Orders are then placed with waitresses who exemplify diner-chic by wearing brown and white uniforms and nametags. Most folks go for the basics: eggs, bacon, hash browns and an old-fashioned cup of joe. Others prefer the day-of-the-week specials like meat loaf or broiled flounder served with veggies and a starch.
User Reviews
Anonymous
August 26, 2008
As the jingle goes, Everybody who knows, goes to Melrose. The Melrose is a South Philadelphia institution. It's open 24 hours a day and is famous for its food, for its insistence that you share a table if you can't fill all the seats at a booth, and even for a few nearby mob hits. My husband thinks their danish is world-class and likes nothing more than to sit at the counter, dine on their vegetable platter and chat with the waitresses, most of whom have been there for ages. I'm not a diner person and not originally from Philadelphia so don't really understand the mystique, but true Philadelphians do.
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August 12, 2008
A friend of mine and I had dinner at the Melrose diner tonight. Having traveled to diners across the states of Pennsylvania and New Jersey, we found the Melrose to be just OK, but if you like authentic stainless steel this is a must see.The food was mediocre and a little price, but no surprise for Philadelphia. Service was friendly end efficient, a big surprise for Philadelphia.
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drviemecrzy
July 18, 2008
OK, I HAVE MOVED FROM SOUTH PHILLY AND COME BACK EVERY SUMMER FOR A MONTH OR TWO. THIS TIME I AM SO DISAPPOINTED!! LAST SUMMER I HAD THE PLEASURE OF MEETING THE NEW OWNER AND MANAGER (WHAT A PLEASURE & MUCH NEEDED CHANGE) THEY WERE BOTH RIGHT THERE TO MAKE SURE EVERYTHING WAS JUST RIGHT! I WENT THE OTHER DAY AND FELT LIKE I WAS IN A TIME WARP, THE OLD (FORMER) RUDE MANAGER WAS THERE, AND STILL WAS LACKIG OF ANY CLUE ABOUT CUSTOMER SERVICE. ALSO THE SERVICE WAS HORRIBLE OUR WAITRESS WAS BARELY ABLE TO TAKE OUR ORDER AND THE FOOD WAS BAD BECAUSE IT WAS COLD (WHEN IT SHOULD HAVE BEEN HOT - OMLETTE, HOME FRIES, TOAST, COFFEE)!! THE WAITRESS SEEMED AS THOUGH WE WERE A BOTHER TO HER, COCKY AND IRRITATED AT HER MISTAKES. TO MAKE THE ALREADY BAD SITUATION WORSE, I HEARD THE "MANAGER FROM HELL" SAY TO OUR WAITRESS & A COUPLE OTHERS "WELL THEY ORDERED THE FOOD AND THEY WILL PAY FOR IT(NOT THAT I EVER INTENDED ON NOT PAYING), DON'T WORRY EVERYONE HAS COMPLAINTS"!! NO WONDER THE PLACE IS WHAT IT IS, NOBODY CARES ABOUT WHAT'S HAPPENING!! THAT'S GOING TO BE THE LAST COMPLAINT AND VISIT FROM ME, AND IT'S SAD. ONE LAST THING I DON'T THINK THAT ASKING FOR A "HOT" BREAKFAST TO BE SERVED "HOT" IS TOO MUCH TO ASK FOR, BUT SADLY AT THE MELROSE IT IS! WHAT AN UNFORTUNATE OUTCOME TO A ONE TIME GREAT PLACE. VERY SAD. MY SUGGESTION, JUST CLOSE THE DOORS.
read full reviewThe Details on Melrose Diner
Save Time:
Have a seat at either counter, where you'll get fast service--and might even get to know your neighbor.
The Extras:
No worries about splitting the bill here: Each customer gets his or her own check.
Category:
Restaurants, Bakeries, Diners, Dessert Shops
Payment Methods:
American Express, Discover, Visa, MasterCard
Restaurant Special Features:
Breakfast, Late Night Dining, Brunch, Lunch Spot
General Info:
Cuisine:
Smoking Permitted:
Yes
