Melrose Diner
Philadelphia, PA 19145-3092
Phone: (215) 467-6644
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Editorial Review for Melrose Diner – by Citysearch Staff
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.
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Insider Tips
Save TimeHave a seat at either counter, where you'll get fast service--and might even get to know your neighbor.
The ExtrasNo worries about splitting the bill here: Each customer gets his or her own check.
User Reviews for Melrose Diner
05/07/2008 Posted by jdaulter65
I'm 35 years old, no longer live in South Philly and still stop by every once and a while... Not sure what everybody is complaining about, food is still good, place is always clean and prices are reasonable by todays standards. Seems to me that people just don't like a change in ownership, things change people... get used to it.
Pros: Bakery is delicious and service is great.
Cons: Sharing tables is a bit weird, but hey it's been that way for years.
05/06/2008 Posted by roxxibrat
I went to Melrose today to surprise my Grandfather who before we moved him out of Philly was there 7 mornings a week for his oatmeal and coffee and at least 3 nights a week for dinner. I myself went atleast twice a week when I lived in the city. Since I moved I have popped in from time to time and it was ok at best since the new ownership. Well, today was the end of me going to Melrose. I ordered MP1 which if you know Melrose at all is the chicken cutlet. The chicken had a processed solid foamy like texure (my best way to describe it) it was burnt with a medicine like after taste, the center was so overcooked it wasnt even edible or cutable for that matter. My grandfather who always praised the melrose for many reasons refused to eat it past the first bite; thats how bad it was. Then, my salad was brown and wilted. When would melrose ever serve anything that wasnt completely fresh and perfectly cooked? The portions have drastically shrunk and they no longer pack things to go nicely so that your food doesnt fall over and leak all over your car. Which my food did today. they used to use boxes and sturdier plates now they use plastic bags and smaller less sturdy plates. Then, the utensils were so chinsy the mashed potato's practically bent the fork because the fork was so cheap and flimsy. The mashed potato's were the same by the way and the only edible thing on my plate. I ordered coconut custart pie and ended up with coconut cream when I got home. The new staff seemed friendly and it was still clean is the only good thing I could say. A big disappointment to say the least. I would have chalked it up to them having a bad day had I not been a there a few times in the past few months and had bad food then too. In my 30 years of going there until recently I could honestly say i've never had a bad meal. You always knew what you were getting and it was always consistently great. Change is never good when changing perfection. It seems they are cutting corners and it shows.
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