(215) 467-6644
1501 Snyder Ave
Philadelphia,
PA
19145
39.9247
-75.1717
Neighborhoods: South Philadelphia, South Philadelphia West
What People Are Saying About Melrose Diner
The Editor
Contributor
Citysearch
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.
11/03/09
long wait on the phone to order
by Walterlo at Citysearch
I called the Melrose to order a cake and was put on hold for a few munits and then was tolt I WOULD HAVE TO WAIT FOR MAYBE 5 MORE, WHATS UP WITH THAT.
Not like the old day when service was first !
07/18/08
What is going on there NOW? NOBODY'S MINDING THE STORE?
by drviemecrzy at Citysearch
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.
07/07/08
has gone in the toilet
by doowats at Citysearch
I remember when the Melrose was a failsafe - good, consistent food and service. Since the ownership change things have done a complete 180-degree turn for the worse. The past three times I've been there for breakfast I've had to wait at least 30 minutes for my cold food to be delivered, and at varying stages (toast came first, bacon 10 minutes later, etc.).
Sadly, I'll not be going back - see you at the Oregon Diner.
The 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, Visa, Discover, MasterCard
Restaurant Special Features:
Family-Friendly Dining, Breakfast, Late Night Dining, Brunch, Lunch Spot
General Info:
Open 24 Hours
Cuisine:
Smoking Permitted:
Yes
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