The Original Mels Diner

232 Main St, Placerville
(530) 626-8072

Recent Reviews

John S

Great service! Fantastic breakfast. Of course Great tunes ?

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Steak and Eggs

Michelle Van Pelt

Great ambience. Great food and very friendly service.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 4

Summer Moore

Had a nice birthday dinner with my

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Clam Chowder, Sandwich, Classic Mels Fries

Eva Martinez

The food is good but the portions on the steak and shrimp dinner need work on the steak so little not worth itParking: Free parkingWheelchair accessibility: Yes

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 3

Service: 4

Recommended dishes: Cornbread, Onion Rings, Sandwich, Salad, Classic Mels Fries, French Dip, Mels Original Cheese Steak Sandwich

Cass T

Priscilla is a wonderful waitress, she always takes such good care of my friends and myself. She is so attentive and thorough. We always take up the whole back area tables, and she gives us individual bills which definitely helps. It's a fun place with juke box music and a great place for any meal or occasion. Definitely recommend if you haven't been!Parking: Easy to find a spot right out front of the diner.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Biscuits and Gravy, Onion Rings, Patty Melt, Classic Mels Fries

Ramon Beerens

A real American diningplace. We loved It. The service was good and the food was good.We enjoyed it eating and drinking here. It’s also for children fun. For fifthy cent you can even play music you choose in a musicbox.

Gage Crespo

Delicious food that has amazing staff to serve it, with the atmosphere of a 50’s diner it had a charm that no one could beat.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Fries, Onion Rings, Sandwich

Geta Radutiu

Just stop in with a group of 17 people. The service was wonderful, thank you Mallory.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Clam Chowder, Onion Rings, Sandwich, Mels San Francisco Scramble

Brandon Lyons

Priscilla is always so delightful and helpful. Always makes sure our family is well taken care of. She's always smiling . She genuinely cares about our experience and how we are everytime.Honestly we come here for that more than anything. Thanks Priscilla for always making us laugh.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Svetlana K.

Good brunch destination on Sunday before heading to South Lake Tahoe . Our server was friendly .

Melissa Mendez

Do not get there French toast. Anything but that I'm sure is good.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 2

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Patty Melt, Fries, Onion Rings

Kenn Steed Martin

Good food our service was personal, made us feel like we dine here often.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Fries, Sandwich

Donna Wells

Absolutely loved eating at Mel’s when I was in California for my 50th birthday, great food, helpful staff and a great atmosphere, looking forward to returning this year when I visit from the UK

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Fries, Sandwich

cherylon thorp

The waitress was all that you would want. She's been there 15 yrs. Knew the menu. Great serviceParking: Easy. Plenty of parking.Kid-friendliness: Waitress was really sweet to a little girl and adult that was there.Wheelchair accessibility: From h.d. parking to restaurant smooth level path.

Food: 5

Service: 5

Holly Schlumpf Warren

Brought our pup to eat with us and the waitress was so sweet to offer a pup cup for him.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Chicken Strips

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