The Original Mels Diner

Food was cold…

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 2

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Chicken & Waffle- W Strips

Food and service was great.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Finally reopened after being closed for nearly 2 years or longer. Will definitely be back!

SINCE THE RENOVATION OF THESE LOCATION BEFORE THEY WERE TEMPORARILY CLOSED THEY WERE ALWAYS SUPER SUPER NICE, FROM THE OWNER TO ALL HIS WORKERS, COOKS EVERYONE! THE BEST LOVING RESTAURANT OR MELS YOU COULD GO TO. FEELS LIKE HOME AND THE MANAGER IS SO LOVING AND HAS THE BEST WORKERS! EVERYONE ROCKS, IF I CAN SUGGEST A PLACE WITH GOOD AND GOOD MUSIC PICK MELS ONLY AT ARENA BLVD..LOVE THEM ALL.
I KEEP FORGETTING HIS NAME BUT THE SWEET MEXICAN FRIEND OF MINE THATS ALWAYS CLEANING TABLES AND FLOORS HAS THE BEST HEART AND SMILE! GREAT SERVICE BY EVERYONE..I BELIEVE THE MANAGER HAS HIS SON WORKING ALSO AND HE EVEN IS AMAZING. IF I RATED OUTTA 100 I'D GIVE THEM THOUSAND POINTS.
They are back open yall...SUPPORT LOCAL BUSINESS
LOVE YOU ALL
ROSIE
RADROKAI FAMILY

Dietary restrictions: They make sure what they serve is edible.

Parking: Parking is great! No problems

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Hamburger, Mels Original Cheese Steak Sandwich, Fries

Food is good, service is OK. The staff is friendly and courteous. Just be aware that sometimes it takes a while to order, or get your food.

Update 9/27/2024: The place is rebuilt with possibly new staff. It took even longer to get our food, our refills, and our bill. I'm hoping they improve because I miss going to this place. Food was decent though.

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 4

Service: 2

The interior design of this location takes you back a couple decades. I love the atmosphere and the welcoming waitresses. Wish they’d open up again!

Kid-friendliness: There is a kid’s menu with fun games and colouring. They also get a cool classic car with their fries.

Wheelchair accessibility: Wheelchair accessible!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 4

Recommended dishes: California Benedict, It Was Steak and Eggs, Vegetable Omelet, California Omelette, Corned Beef Hash & Eggs, Breakfast Burrito

Very friendly customer service.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Hamburger, Vegetarian Quesadilla, Vegetable Omelet, Turkey Dinner

It’s a great place to eat, but they had a fire so they’re close to repair the building apparently. That is the Mills in Natomas.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Hamburger

Great food

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Had the chicken fried steak. Crispy, hot, great gravy. Friendly helpful server. I only saw one. She was covering 5 tables at once. She did not skip a beat.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 4

They were ok this time. We didn't have to wait to be seated, actually it was empty at dinner time. That should have been a warning. I've eaten here when it was busy and the food was much better.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 3

Service: 3

Kid-friendliness: Very patient with our noisy crazy group.

Food: 5

Service: 5

Great place!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

There are no words to describe how awful it is when you're super hungry at 11:17 pm & pregnant, you pull up to the Mel's Diner in Natomas because their business hours clearly state open til 12am on their website & Google, BUT THEY'RE CLOSED all of a sudden... So, from the parking lot, I call the business, speak with Brianna, who states they closed at 11:15.. Well that's funny... This location does this all the time. Hence the negative review finally. I mean, at least the staff can let the owner know they've changed the business hours to their convenience, on a daily... Maybe still do to-go orders??!!! So after happening yet again, my recommendation is don't waste your time. The staff at night says the kitchen closes at 11:15, so they can't serve customers. Ok sure. Smh. However, I'm still in front of Mel's Diner & see 3 staff sitting at the counter eating. Not to mention the 2 staff out front smoking cigarettes. Don't hesitate to drive the extra few miles to downtown or Roseville.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 4

Service: 1

Great portions and great service

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5