Mel’s Diner
31 CA-88, Jackson
(209) 223-0853
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Burgers were flavorless, fries had no salt, and we were sat by the swinging bar doors. Not a good experience.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 2
The staff was super friendly and attentive. They were busy but food came fast and so did refills of our drinks. The food was delicious and fresh. Love this place.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Food was tasty. Just wish portions were a little larger. Price was really good. 2 meals, cup of coffee plus tip was under $40.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Absolutely DELICIOUS! My boyfriend and I got into town later in the day (8 pm) and very little was open that was serving food. The front desk at our hotel recommended this diner and it was fabulous. Make sure to indulge in a slice of coconut cream pie. This was the perfect way to end our day.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Fun place with lots of memorabilia on the walls. Friendly staff, generous portions, and yummy food. I had never been here before. I drove 80 miles that morning for breakfast at Mel's. Well worth it. As a bonus for EVers, there are Tesla superchargers (non-Tesla ok) in the parking lot.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
We have made it a point to eat here again on our second travel thru Jackson, CA and it was well worth it. Food, Staff, Prices and atmosphere is great. They live up to their longtime existence and reputation!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This is the second time we've eaten here on our travels through Jackson. Food is delicious, staff is great, prices very good and you can eat inside or outside. It lives up to its longtime existence and reputation!
Staff is real friendly and it just has that small town diner fell to it. We had a great experience here while our car charged in the back of the lot
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 5
Great food great atmosphere
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Food was good, service was great it was my daughter's birthday and they all came by randomly all night and made her feel so special.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
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A little loud when full.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
on 8-4-2025 my wife and i had lunch at your restaurant,i had the mo burger. something just did't taste right, for one the burger was cooked hard as a rock and my wife told me to send it back but i did't. i woke up today sick,and the only thing i ate was the mo burger. i do not want anything i just feel the prep on the food is not being watched, a rock hard burger on a small bun is not what you have served in the past. we eat there several times a month. arnold l ares 209-297-1442
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
Through Jackson hunger appeared to me. Now it's time to choose the place I come across this dinner. “Perfect!” I exclaimed, “I was going to be able to eat a real American meal. Then I come in front and there: 🇷🇸 A Serbian flag... OK. Finally opening the card I see that we are in an American dinner. No Gulaš in sight, but fried chicken and burgers. So I decided to take the fried chicken because my experience in this area went no further than KFC. My family, on the other hand, decides to opt for a salad. ( choice of small pipou ) So quietly we wait for our dishes with a magnum of water in hand to hydrate well, and toudincou, when our dishes arrived, quite tilt. This flag of Serbia was a warning... A warning of what was to come upon us... How could I miss out... A Serbian proverb says “What is the point of the world when our shoes are too narrow?” A phrase that rang out in me when I saw the whole chicken, fried on my plate. “What is the use of our plate when our stomachs are too narrow?”, that is what this Serbian flag meant. And if you think it’s not enough, look to the NBA. Who is the most popular Serbian player in the league? Nikola Jokic. The Denver Nuggets player and three-time MVP who is known for his work with the canteen is actually the last piece of the puzzle. In fact this dinner is not for us mere mortal, but for a man who has shoes wider than the majority to be able to bear the extent of this meal.
Needed to grab some lunch. We found it in Jackson, ca. open kitchen, great service, the soup the wife had was very good. The salad was pre maid but good. My hamburger was good and filling. Restrooms and parking super. We were very pleased with this diner
This place is nice. The staff friendly and the food was very good. We ate a good breakfast. The place is a little aged but service was good.
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