The Original Mels

189 Damonte Ranch Pkwy, Reno
(775) 852-4357

Recent Reviews

Stephanie Fairburn

Absolutely hands down one of the best places to eat. The staff was super friendly and the service was fantastic. I didn't get our servers name but she was the best. The bacon cheddar chicken and waffles were fantastic

Aubree Portune

Eating at Mel's is great, never had bad food while dining in. But the last few times my husband and I have ordered from Doordash its been terrible, today we ordered breakfast and I ordered Eggs Benedict and my eggs were undercooked, and huge egg shells in my eggs. Like huge pieces. And my hashbrowns were wet and soggy from straight egg whites. I couldn't eat it. Thats really gross. And very obviously gross negligence on the cook. I cant ever eat here again.

Semisuccessful Reefer

Gotta say, its been almost a year since we came here and wow! The food was so good!Different cooks maybe..And the milkshakes are spectacular..good job Mels!

Michael Meglen

Nothing like a diner it’s what I enjoy takes me back to some great memories. Classic

Elizabeth C.

Thanks to Mel's for making me feel comfortable during my first dine in breakfast experience in months. Appropriately distanced tables, masks on every employee, clean tables and floors. I ordered the Denver omelette with cottage cheese as a side. My omelette was beautiful...perfectly cooked and full of veggies and diced ham and ooey-gooey cheesy goodness. My guy devoured his chicken and waffles. The waffle was fluffy on the inside, Golden and crispy on the outside and matched well with the golden crust on the fried chicken. Thanks again Mel's!

S Smith

We just got our order from door dash.It looks nothing like the pictures or descriptions! My cob salad had burnt bacon, wiltedLettuce and a Few pieces of chicken! No cheese, no avocado, no egg! My kids grilled cheese has one price of cheese, for $12! Don't order from them.

cynthia goyne

Ordered chef salad for delivery. Ordered romaine lettuce. Got iceberg lettuce and it was in huge chunks. Tomatoes hard and tasteless. Meat smells funny. Will not order from them again.

M M.

We just got our order from door dash.It looks nothing like the pictures or descriptions! My cob salad had burnt bacon and aFew pieces of chicken! No cheese, no avocado, no egg! My kids grilled cheese has one price of cheese, for $12! Don't order from them.

jaylene young

Everything was over cooked..waitress was great

Shiloh C.

Staff was very polite, and quick! They were following all the precautions during Covid which was much appreciated! Prices were fair, and food was tasty. Nothing overly great, but still, nothing worth complaining about. Toast was a bit burnt, although I didn't mind because that's how I make mine as well. Looking around others were the same way. Good portion size! I definitely could not finish my plate.All in all, a nice diner to have a quick breakfast at with a nice staff. Just nothing 'over the top special.'

Lynna Wolfe

Food was hot, fresh and delicious. Our waitress Astrid was so amazing, and wonderful customer service. New hours 7am-10pm, walk to the front is the only door open.. love the old feel, we reminance our child hoods of the 70's and 80's.. I highly recommend family time here, there is lesson in every picture on the wall...

Misty San Pedro

Great service and amazing food!!! We had a table of 5 and our waitress was fast and on top of it. Will definitely go back.

ronnieharrison1

$ 9.95 with Unlimited Tea or Coffee. Mask required / Enhanced Table Covid 19 seating. Good ventilating system working to move the inside air "Out" Reduced seating capacity. It's safe! Enjoy...

K G

Our server, KT was quick and efficient but so so kind and lovely! The food was very yummy and we’ll be going back! Hostess was also very sweet! Not sure of her name!

K G.

Our Server KT was very pleasant! She was quick and efficient with our meals and checked in on us often. Our food was great too! We will be going back.

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