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9430 Warner Ave. Fountain Valley, CA 92708

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  • American, Breakfast, Diner
    Sun 7am-1:45pm, Mon,Wed,Thu,Fri,Sat 6am-1:45pm
    $$
  • cash
    Kid Friendly, Patio/Sidewalk Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Accessible
    Breakfast, Lunch
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    Accepted, Not Necessary
    Lot Available
Description

Nearly lost in a Fountain Valley strip mall, Mel's Diner is more buried treasure than greasy spoon-if you can find it, good things await you. But in the quest for the perfect biscuits and gravy, Mel's is a bona-fide champion. Fresh, fluffy biscuits topped with smoky sausage perfectly cooked (just a little crisp around the edges), and everything's smothered with rich, savory gravy. If sweets are more your style, Mel's cinnamon buns come ooey-gooey and stretching to the edges of the plate.







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  • 2009 | Best Breakfast

    Nearly lost in a Fountain Valley strip mall, Mel's Diner is more buried treasure than greasy spoon--if you can find it, good things await you. But in the quest for the perfect biscuits and gravy, Mel's is a bona-fide champion. Fresh, fluffy biscuits topped with smoky sausage perfectly cooked (just a little crisp around the edges), and everything's smothered with rich, savory gravy. If sweets are more your style, Mel's cinnamon buns come ooey-gooey and stretching to the... More »

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  • Joe Foster

    Joe Foster

    By | Thu, June 29, 2000

    Photo by Jeanne RiceGuitarist, the Killing Flame; graphic designer. BREAKFAST: "'Brunch' is a more accurate word when I think of eating in the morning. There is really only one option: Mel's Diner—best omelets in the world. Fresh avocado and tons ... More »

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Back to TopMenu
Main Menu
Appetizers
$4.99
Chili Cheese Fries
with mel’s chili and cheddar cheese.
$3.99
Beer Battered Onion Rings
served with cayenne pepper sauce
$5.99
Chicken Tenders
jumbo chicken tenders, deep-fried golden brown. served with honey mustard sauce
$6.99
Buffalo Chicken Tenders
served with celery and blue cheese.
$7.99
Grilled Chicken Quesadilla
cheddar cheese, tomatoes, green peppers, onions, with sour cream and salsa on the side.
Cup $2.59
Bowl $3.79
Windy City Chili Cup $2.99
Windy City Chili Bowl $3.99
Famous Homemade Soups
ask for today’s soup choices.
Cup $3.49
Bowl $4.99
Chili W/cheese
Cup $3.59
Bowl $4.99
Chili W/cheese & Onion
Sensational Salads
$6.49
With Grilled Chicken Breast $8.49
With Shrimp Skewer $9.99
With Fish Filet $9.99
Traditional Caesar
$8.49
Asian
seared chicken, cucumber, scallions, almonds, mandarin oranges and rice noodles, with our signature ginger dressing.
$8.49
Julienne
turkey, ham, cucumber, tomato, onion, chopped egg, with swiss and american cheeses.
$7.99
Grilled Chicken Quesadilla
cheddar cheese, tomatoes, green peppers, onions, with sour cream and salsa on the side.
$8.49
Cobb
turkey, bacon, cucumber, tomato, chopped egg and blue cheese.
$6.99
With Grilled Chicken Breast $9.49
With Shrimp Skewer $9.99
With Fish Filet $9.99
Greek
traditional greek salad.
$8.49
Buffalo Chicken
seared chicken marinated in our buffalo sauce with tomato, cucumber, onion and blue cheese.
$8.99
Sanibel Chicken Sandwich
lightly seared chicken served over crisp mixed greens with candied pecans, craisins, blue cheese, cucumber, diced red onion, and mandarin orange segments. topped with our house made honey bacon dressing.
Signature Sandwiches
Served With Mel’s Coleslaw (excluding Open-faced Sandwiches)
$6.99
Cadillac Dog
foot long dog with chili, cheddar cheese and onions.
$7.99
Buffalo Chicken Sandwich
fried boneless chicken tossed in our medium buffalo sauce. served with mel’s blue cheese on a toasted garlic hoagie
$7.49
Philly Cheese Steak
onions, green peppers, mushrooms, and provolone on a toasted garlic hoagie.
$7.99
Mile High Corned Beef
just as the name says, piled high on rye.
$6.99
Reuben
corned beef, swiss cheese and sauerkraut with a side of thousand island dressing.
$5.99
Blt
mel’s classic served on toasted sourdough bread
$6.99
Turkey Bacon Club
served on toasted white bread.
$5.99
Tuna Melt
grilled with american cheese on sourdough bread.
$7.99
Bacon & Swiss Grilled Chicken Sandwich
1/2 lb. boneless chicken breast topped with hot bacon and melted swiss on a toasted sesame seed bun. served with lettuce, tomato, pickle and a side of honey mustard.
$5.59
Grilled Cheese With Tomato & Bacon
just as it is, with melted american cheese.
$5.99
Tuna Or Chicken Salad Wrap
made fresh daily, with lettuce and tomato.
$7.99
Mel’s Famous Fish Sandwich
lightly breaded and deep fried, served with tartar sauce on a toasted garlic hoagie.
Hot Open Face
Served With Real Yukon Mashed Potatoes And Homemade Gravy.
$7.69
Meatloaf
$7.69
Turkey
$7.69
Roast Beef
$7.69
Pork Cutlet
$7.69
Country Fried Steak
$7.69
Pot Roast
Mel's Famous Burgers
1/2 Lb. Ground Beef Pattie Served On A Toasted Sesame Seed Bun With Mel’s Coleslaw. Onions And Mayo Available Upon Request.
$4.99
Mel's Classic Hamburger
$5.79
Cheeseburger
$6.99
Bacon Cheeseburger
$5.99
Patty Melt Onion And Swiss On Rye
$6.59
Mushroom Swiss Burger
$5.99
Patty Melt Onion And Swiss On Rye
Burger $7.29
Chicken $7.99
Original Belt Burger
12 oz. burger with grilled onions and tomatoes, apple-wood smoked bacon and topped with american cheese. served on a toasted garlic hoagie
$1.99
Natural Cut Idaho Fries
$2.99
Cheese Fries
$2.19
Wets
$3.29
Combo Rings And Fries
Traditional Deluxe Plates
Deluxe Plates Are Served With Your Choice Of Real Yukon Gold Mashed Potatoes And Gravy, Sun Coast Rice Pilaf, Natural Cut Idaho Fries Or Baked Potato And Vegetable Of The Day. Also Includes House Made Soup And Your Choice Of A House Salad Or Mel’s Coleslaw.
$9.99
Old Fashioned Meatloaf
mel’s original recipe, served with homemade gravy.
$9.99
Baby Beef Liver
pan-fried and lightly dusted, topped with grilled onions and au jus.
$9.99
Boneless Fried Chicken
deep fried, hand breaded, boneless chicken strips.
$9.99
Breaded Pork Cutlet
hand-breaded and deep-fried served with mel’s applesauce.
$10.99
Roasted Turkey
with apple-cranberry cornbread stuffing, homemade gravy & cranberry sauce.
$10.99
Country Fried Steak
served with mel’s sausage gravy.
$10.99
Chopped Sirloin
10 oz. ground sirloin topped with grilled onions and au jus.
$10.99
Yankee Pot Roast
slow roasted until tender and served with mushroom pan gravy.
Mel’s Favorites - Seafood
Our Chef’s Catch Of The Day Is Always A Flaky Whitefish Mild In Both Texture And Flavor. Each Is Prepared Fresh And Served With Your Choice Of House-made Soup, House Salad Or Mel’s Coleslaw.
$12.99
Pistachio Crusted Catch
lightly dusted in our pistachio flour, sautéed, served with sun coast rice pilaf and fresh seasonal veggies and drizzled with our key lime hollandaise.
$11.59
Mel’s Crunchy Fried Catch
a hand-breaded filet served with sun coast rice pilaf and fresh seasonal veggies. (also available sautéed or blackened.)
$11.99
Key Lime Catch
sauteed filet, topped with mushrooms and chopped tomatoes, served with sun coast rice pilaf and fresh seasonal veggies finished with our key lime hollandaise.
Mel’s Favorites - Grill
Served With Your Choice Of Housemade Soup Or House Salad.
$11.99
Baby Backs
a full slab of mel’s award winning ribs served with natural cut idaho fries and mel’s coleslaw.
$10.99
Center Cut Pork Chops
two boneless chops grilled and served with choice of potato or vegetable of the day.
$12.99
10 Oz. Sirloin
cooked to order and served with sautéed mushrooms and choice of potato.
Pastas
Served With Your Choice Of House Made Soup Or House Salad.
$9.99
Tuscan Chicken Pasta
herb marinated grilled chicken, sun dried tomatoes tossed in a light pesto cream sauce with penne pasta
$10.99
Shrimp A La Roma Parmesan
fire roasted shrimp tossed with linguini in a light and creamy marinara sauce with grilled tomatoes, parsley and shredded parmesan
$7.99
5-way Chili Spaghetti
topped with mel’s chili and cheddar, served with a side of our sour cream and onion.
Mel’s Baskets
Served With Natural Cut Idaho Fries And Mel’s Coleslaw.
$9.99
Fish ‘n Chips Basket
$7.99
Chicken Basket
$10.99
Shrimp Basket
MEL’S Baskets - All Day Omelets
Served With Potato Pancakes, Fresh Seasonal Fruit And A Toasted English Muffin
$7.99
3-cheese
spicy jack, cheddar & swiss
$7.99
Veggie
green peppers, onions, mushrooms and tomatoes with provolone cheese
$7.99
Western
green peppers, onions, ham and american cheese
$7.99
Mediterranean
crumbled feta, chopped tomatoes, onions, olives and chopped spinach
Blue Plate Specials
Served With Your Choice Of Soup, Salad Or Coleslaw.
$10.99
Monday - Chicken Parmesan
fried boneless chicken topped with melted provolone and parmesan cheeses, served with homemade marinara over linguini.
$9.99
Tuesday - Buttermilk Fried Chicken
with mel’s cole slaw, real yukon gold mashed potatoes and gravy.
$10.99
Wednesday - Award Winning Bbq Ribs
a full slab served with natural cut idaho fries.
$9.99
Thursday - Chicken Pot Pie
$9.99
Friday - Mel’s Famous Fish Fry Platter
served with natural cut idaho fries and mel’s coleslaw.
8 Oz. $10.99
Gentleman’s Cut (12 Oz.) $13.99
Saturday - Prime Rib Of Beef
served with baked potato ladies’ cut
$10.99
Sunday (all Day) - Slow Roasted Pork Loin
served with real yukon gold mashed potatoes, red cabbage and mushroom sauce.
Sides
$2.59
House Salad
$1.99
Natural Cut Idaho Fries
$2.89
Caesar Salad
$2.99
Cheese Fries
$2.19
Wets
$1.99
Mel’s Coleslaw
$3.29
Combo Rings And Fries
Signature Desserts
Consuming Raw Or Uncooked Meats, Poultry, Shellfish, Or Eggs May Increase Your Risk Of Food Borne Illness.
$3.99
Philadelphia Cheesecake
served topped with strawberries
$3.99
Chocolate Tower Cake
$3.99
Carrot Cake
$3.99
Brownie Delight
served topped with vanilla ice cream and hot fudge
$2.49
Rice Pudding
Dessert - Signature Pies
$2.99
A La Mode $3.99
Apple Pie
2 Slices $5.00
A La Mode $2.99
Key Lime Pie
Slice (serves Up To 4 People) $3.99
Our Famous Mile High Pie Flavor Of The Week

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