The Original Mels Diner

15011 Hesperian Blvd, San Leandro
(510) 878-1144

Recent Reviews

Lilibeth Soliman

The food was delicious, staffs are friendly,courteous, and helpful. Service was excellent. Keep up the good work.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Sandwich

Marie Orendain

The steak anf eggs are deliciously good! Love our server. Will come back soon.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Steak

Aj Ty

Food excellent, generous, great taste, vibe, clean, 1960's segregation vibe, service tolerant not hostile not friendly, polite, not attentive by choice. Good if you don't feel like cooking yourself.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 3

Devon L.

Karina is the best Manager good customer service the food is awesome best mels in the bay please come here it's worth it!

Kory M.

I've always liked Mel's but don't come in often but that's about to change it is officially the home of my cheat day meal. My girlfriend and I went there last night and got some bacon hamburgers fries and I got some wings. My burger was juicy as all get out and my fries and chicken wings didn't disappoint either. Service was great our order was taken really fast and the throw back vibe it had going on was pretty cool. Will be back for more grub if my first experience holds up going forward.

Tosha G.

The food is fast, fresh and delicious. Came on a Saturday night and they had a lot of big parties but accommodated us quickly and were friendly although they all running around. The young woman that we were lucky enough to have as our server was fast on her feet and running the front and the floor like a beast! I love the fun atmosphere of the restaurant, there is a lot of things to look at while you wait for your order! I

Pretzel Pribble

The atmosphere?... come on. The food was one of the BEST!... diner experiences that I've had. My Sunrise Sandwhich had eggs to order, a choice of meat ( bacon), as well as some of the best cheeses I ever had. They melted in my mouth while still retaining pieces of unmelted morsels floating around in the luxurious golden lava that was the yolk from my eggs, over medium, cooked perfectly. Then the absolutely best hashed browns I've ever eaten. They were expertly cooked by someone who knows exactly what extra crispy is... but yet, they weren't real greasey. It's definitely gonna become a regular haunt for me and my stepdad.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Steak, Sandwich

Bray Wyatt

Love it here

April B.

Natasha Corrina Mertha are the wait staff here they are so wonderful I go once a week every week they are so very friendly and welcoming especially Natasha I look forward to seeing her each week and I haven't had anything ther that I didn't love the food at this restaurant is amazing and the portions are large enough to take home I really enjoy and recommend that you try for yourself

Jordan J.

I always get a great experience and Hot food whenever I get Natasha or Corrina they make you feel welcomed.

Anna Evans

Food is very good. Good customer service and very clean. Friendly atmosphere. Milkshakes are delicious.Parking: Right next to the diner.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Sandwich, Garlic Fries

Donald Plante

Im here now. First thing I had to do was wet a napkin and clean the counter in my space The napkin was black!Service was ok only 9 people including meBreakfast was blah Barely warm. coffee std mud. Prices above avgDennys up the street way better all aroundNow know why I didn’t come before nowAlways seemed erratic open hours

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 2

Service: 2

Tammy S.

I love eating at this Mel's my waitress Natasha is the best. She has a AWESOME personality and has the best friendly service. Wish all restaurants have people as good as her. They need to give her a raise and praise her for being a great worker. I love the Mel's ambiance and all the vintage feel to it's establishment.

Kelley D.

This is my go to on my days off on Saturday. I bring my disabled adult son and we enjoy the fabulous service and our favorite waitresses Natasha and Corrina. They give my son special hello and warm greetings and he always smiles. He loves the Rib Eye Breakfast the cook does a great job and its always tender. My sister Nancy and I catch up and we never feel rushed out. Service great, food great and nice start to a weekend. Champagne breakfast and great atmosphere for brunch. Our favorite cheerful great waitresses is why we choose to come here. Thumbs up.

Nancy L.

I love my two regular waitresses. Natasha and Corrina are the best. That are the reason for me coming on a regular basis. They are always professional and friendly. A joy to be around. Mel's is lucky to have them.

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