Mel's Diner
American · Fountain Valley
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from the menuMel's Classic Cheeseburger*
Choice of American, Swiss, cheddar, pepper jack, provolone
Mel’s Famous Black Angus Burgers$11.99
Buffalo Chicken Sandwich*
Fried boneless chicken tossed in our medium buffalo sauce and served with Mel’s blue cheese on a toasted garlic hoagie
Signature Sandwiches$13.99
Classic Sausage*
Italian sausage, mozzarella and parmesan cheese
Gourmet Personal Pizzas$13.59
Mel's Famous Fish Sandwich*
Lightly breaded and deep-fried served with tartar sauce on a toasted garlic hoagie
Signature Sandwiches$14.99
Baby Back Ribs*
A Full Slab of Mel’s award-winning ribs served with natural-cut Idaho fries and Mel’s coleslaw
All Time Favorites$18.99
3 Cheese Classic
Mozzarella, provolone and parmesan topped with chopped tomatoes and fresh basil
Gourmet Personal Pizzas$12.59
American — food to try
3 on this menuBurger✓ On the menu · $11.99
The dish every American kitchen gets judged on. Ask how they cook it.
Here it's “Mel's Classic Cheeseburger*”.
Fried chicken sandwich✓ On the menu · $13.99
Brined, fried, pickles — the last decade's signature sandwich.
Here it's “Buffalo Chicken Sandwich*”.
Wings✓ On the menu · $14.99
Crisp skin is the whole point; sauce is a matter of taste.
Here it's “Chicken Wings*”.
Mac and cheeseask if they make it
Baked with a crust or stovetop and creamy; both are right.
Menu
from the website · 2026-09-01Prices and items may have changed. Display only — this restaurant isn't taking orders here yet.
Mel’s Signature Breakfast
- The Egg Father Skillet*Two eggs any style, Mel’s breakfast potatoes, sun-dried tomatoes, steak pizzaoli, and melted mozzarella cheese$12.99
- Smoked Kielbasa Scramble*3 eggs scrambled with Kielbasa, onions, cheddar cheese, and served with Mel’s breakfast potatoes$12.99
- Mel's Skillet*Scrambled eggs, tomatoes, red onions, green peppers, blue cheese, julienne natural fried chicken tenders, Mel’s breakfast potatoes, hot sauce and drizzled on top with ranch dressing$12.99
Traditional Breakfast
- #2: Two Eggs*Choice of Mel’s breakfast potatoes or hash browns, or grits or cheddar grits | Add Jones Dairy Sausage Patty +$2.60 | Sausage Links +$2.60 | Bacon +$2.60 | Natural Virginia Ham +$2.60 | Butterball Turkey Sausage +$2.60$9.99
- #3: Grilled Pork Chop & Two Eggs*Choice of Mel’s breakfast potatoes, hash browns, grits or cheddar grits$12.99
- #4: Corned Beef Hash & Two Eggs*Choice of Mel’s breakfast potatoes, hash browns, or grits or cheddar grits$12.99
- #5: Chopped Steak & Two Eggs*Choice of Mel’s breakfast potatoes, hash browns, grits or cheddar grits$12.99
- #6: Mel's Famous 12 Oz Steak & Eggs*USDA Choice Certified Black Angus steak and choice of Mel’s breakfast potatoes, hash browns, grits, or cheddar grits$21.99
Mel’s Award Winning Sausage Gravy
- Mel’s Fresh Baked Biscuits with Gravy Half a Mile$8.99
- Mel’s Fresh Baked Biscuits with Gravy Full Mile$10.59
- Country Benedict*Scrambled eggs over fresh baked biscuit topped with sausage gravy$11.59
- Real Big Country Fried Steak*Topped with homemade sausage gravy and served with two eggs any style, Mel’s breakfast potatoes or hash browns and buttered toast or fresh baked biscuit$15.59
- Mel’s Platter*Two eggs any style, fresh baked biscuit topped with sausage gravy and served with Mel’s breakfast potatoes or hash browns$12.59
- Country Omelet*Sausage omelet, fresh-baked biscuit topped with sausage gravy, and served with Mel’s breakfast potatoes or hash browns$12.59
- Fried Chicken Country Benedict*Natural chicken tenders, scrambled eggs, over Mel’s fresh-baked biscuits, topped with Mel’s homemade sausage gravy, and served with Mel’s breakfast potatoes or hash browns$13.99
Sandwiches (Breakfast)
- Bacon, Egg, & Cheese*Served on a croissant with Mel’s breakfast potatoes or hash browns or fresh seasonal fruit | Substitute Sweet Potato French Fries +$1.00 • Add Ciabatta +$1.00 | Thick Artisan Bread +$1.00 | Bagel +$1.00$12.59
- Sausage, Egg, & Cheese*Served on a croissant with Mel’s breakfast potatoes or hash browns or fresh seasonal fruit | Substitute Sweet Potato French Fries +$1.00 • Add Ciabatta +$1.00 | Thick Artisan Bread +$1.00 | Bagel +$1.00$12.59
- Ham, Egg & Cheese*Served on a croissant with Mel’s breakfast potatoes or hash browns or fresh seasonal fruit | Substitute Sweet Potato French Fries +$1.00 • Add Ciabatta +$1.00 | Thick Artisan Bread +$1.00 | Bagel +$1.00$12.59
- Kielbasa, Egg & Cheese*Served on a croissant with Mel’s breakfast potatoes or hash browns or fresh seasonal fruit | Substitute Sweet Potato French Fries +$1.00 • Add Ciabatta +$1.00 | Thick Artisan Bread +$1.00 | Bagel +$1.00$12.59
- Tomato, Spinach, Egg & Goat Cheese*Topped with Hollandaise sauce Served on a croissant with Mel’s breakfast potatoes or hash browns or fresh seasonal fruit | Substitute Sweet Potato French Fries +$1.00 • Add Ciabatta +$1.00 | Thick Artisan Bread +$1.00 | Bagel +$1.00$12.59
- Turkey, Avocado, Egg & Provolone Cheese*Topped with Hollandaise sauce Served on a croissant with Mel’s breakfast potatoes or hash browns or fresh seasonal fruit | Substitute Sweet Potato French Fries +$1.00 • Add Ciabatta +$1.00 | Thick Artisan Bread +$1.00 | Bagel +$1.00$13.59
Bigger than Ever Omelets
- 3 Cheese Omelet*Spicy jack, cheddar and Swiss$11.99
- Sausage or Bacon Omelet with Cheddar*$12.99
- Veggie Omelet*Green peppers, onions, mushrooms, tomatoes, and provolone cheese$12.99
- Western Style Omelet*Green peppers, onion, ham and American cheese$12.99
- Santa Fe Omelet*Chicken, jalapeño, onion and spicy Jack cheese, served with sour cream and salsa$12.99
- Mediterranean Omelet*Spinach, tomato, red onion, olives and melted feta cheese$13.99
- Bacado Omelet*Bacon, avocado, and spicy Jack cheese, topped with sour cream, served with a side of salsa$13.99
- West Coast Omelet*Turkey sausage, roasted red pepper, tomatoes and fresh mozzarella$12.99
South of The Border
- Eggs Burrito*Scrambled eggs, sausage, tomatoes, spicy pepper Jack and cheddar cheese wrapped in a grilled Sun dried tomato tortilla, served with Mel’s breakfast potatoes or hash browns$13.99
- Chicken Fajita Breakfast Quesadilla*3 eggs scrambled with tender white meat chicken, sautéed green bell peppers, Spanish onions, and grilled tomatoes with shredded cheddar and pepper jack cheese encased in a crispy sun-dried tomato tortilla. Served with jalapeño cheddar grits, sour cream, and salsa$13.99
Benedicts
- Eggs Benedict*2 poached eggs with ham or bacon$12.99
- Philly Steak Benedict*2 poached eggs with green peppers, onions, and provolone cheese$13.59
- Mushroom Benedict*2 poached eggs with spinach, tomatoes and fresh mozzarella$13.59
- Club Benedict*2 poached eggs with turkey, bacon, avocado and tomatoes$13.99
- Turkey Florentine Benedict*2 poached eggs layered on oven-roasted turkey on a toasted English muffin, topped with sautéed tomatoes, spinach and hollandaise with breakfast potatoes$13.99
Mel’s Pancakes
- Short StackChoose from Stone Ground Buckwheat or Buttermilk batter served with real butter and warm syrup.$9.99
- Full StackChoose from Stone Ground Buckwheat or Buttermilk batter served with real butter and warm syrup.$10.99
- Cake & Eggs*Two extra-large farm-fresh eggs, two pancakes, bacon, and sausage$12.99
- Mel's Special PancakesFresh strawberries, bananas, and blueberries$12.99
Mel’s French Toast
- French Toast & Eggs*Two extra-large farm-fresh eggs, French Toast, bacon and sausage$12.99
- Short StackOld World Challah Bread dipped and griddled in our own vanilla and cinnamon french toast batter.$9.99
- Full StackOld World Challah Bread dipped and griddled in our own vanilla and cinnamon french toast batter.$10.99
- Mel's Special French ToastCrème brûlée French toast$12.99
Belgian Waffle
- Waffle, 2 Eggs, Choice of Bacon or Sausage$14.99
- Belgian WaffleMade to order, so please allow some time for this one$9.99
- Chicken, Waffle & Pecans*$13.59
On the Lighter Side
- Veggie Scrambler*Eggbeaters, onions, tomatoes, green peppers and mushrooms, served with dry toast and fresh seasonal fruit$12.99
- Hollywood Omelet*Three egg whites, spinach, fresh mozzarella, topped with marinara sauce and served with dry toast and fresh seasonal fruit$12.99
- Low Carb Lovers*3 eggs any style, 8 oz. chopped steak and tomatoes$12.99
- Oatmeal with Banana and Berries*$8.49
- Fresh Seasonal Fruit Platter*Cottage cheese and raisin toast$10.99
Side Items
- Bacon, Sausage, Ham$4.59
- Home Fries$3.69
- Hash Browns$3.69
- Grits Small$3.49
- Grits Large$3.99
- Cheddar Grits Small$4.99
- Cheddar Grits Large$5.59
- Loaded Hash Browns$6.99
- Corned Beef Hash$4.59
- Toast or Biscuit$2.99
- English Muffin$2.59
- Bagel with Cream Cheese$5.29
- Sausage Gravy Small$4.29
- Sausage Gravy Large$5.29
Appetizers & More
- Mel’s Chicken or Pulled Pork Quesadilla*Pepper jack cheese, shredded cheddar, Apple-Wood smoked bacon, tomatoes and scallions in a sun-dried tomato tortilla$12.59
- Chili Cheese FriesWith Homemade Mel’s Chili and cheddar cheese$7.29
- Mel’s Chicken Tenders Fresh Cut Made to Order*Served with honey mustard dressing and celery. Buffalo Style, served with ranch or blue cheese dressing +$1.00$9.99
- Chicken Wings*Served with Mel’s mild, medium, or hot sauce$14.99
- Fresh Mozzarella Salad*Fresh mozzarella, vine-ripened tomatoes, roasted red peppers, sweet red balsamic marinated onions, served with roasted Italian ciabatta with pesto and raspberry balsamic drizzle$11.99
- Fresh Baked Spinach Pie$7.29
- Windy City Chili with Cheese Cup$6.99
- Windy City Chili with Cheese Bowl$7.99
- Fried Dill Pickle ChipsServed with Texas petal sauce$5.99
- Beer Battered Onion RingsServed with cayenne pepper sauce$6.99
- Hand Cut Fried Green Tomatoes$6.99
- Mozzerella SticksServed with marinara sauce$7.99
Sensational Salads
- Sanibel Salad with Grilled Chicken*Crisp salad greens, grilled chicken, craisins, candied pecans, mandarin oranges, blue cheese crumbles and cucumbers tossed in our honey bacon vinaigrette$13.99
- Sanibel Salad with Shrimp$14.99
- Sanibel Salad with Salmon or Mel's Catch$15.99
- Traditional Caesar$13.99
- Traditional Caesar With Grilled Chicken$13.99
- Traditional Caesar With Grilled Shrimp$14.99
- Traditional Caesar With Salmon or Mel's Catch (blackened or sautéed)$15.99
- Traditional Greek Salad*$10.99
- Traditional Greek Salad With Grilled Chicken$13.99
- Traditional Greek Salad With Grilled Shrimp$14.99
- Traditional Greek Salad With Salmon or Mel's Catch (Blackened or Sautéed)$15.99
- Hollywood Turkey Cobb*Fresh roasted turkey, chopped tomatoes, cucumbers, Apple-Wood smoked bacon, red onions, blue cheese crumbles, chopped eggs and avocado with your choice of dressing$13.99
- Julienne Salad*Chopped turkey, ham, cucumber, tomatoes, red onion, eggs, Swiss and American cheese with your choice of dressing$13.99
- Asian Salad*Grilled chicken breast, cucumbers, scallions, almonds, mandarin oranges and rice noodles with our signature ginger dressing$13.99
- Asian Salad With Salmon$15.99
- Asian Salad With Shrimp$14.99
- Strawberry Spinach Quinoa Salad*Fresh spinach, quinoa, strawberries, toasted almonds, cucumbers, goat cheese, mandarin oranges, and white balsamic honey vinaigrette. Served with Grilled Chicken$14.99
- Strawberry Spinach Quinoa Salad With Salmon or Mel's Catch$16.99
- Strawberry Spinach Quinoa Salad With Shrimp$15.99
- Buffalo Chicken Salad*Fried chicken tenders, tomatoes, cucumbers, red onions and blue cheese crumbles drizzled with ranch dressing$13.99
All-Natural Quinoa Earth Bowls
- Sanibel Quinoa Bowl* (base)Served with grilled natural chicken breast, craisins, candied pecans, mandarin oranges, blue cheese crumbles, and cucumbers in honey vinaigrette
- Sanibel Quinoa Bowl With Grilled Chicken$14.99
- Sanibel Quinoa Bowl with Grilled Shrimp$15.99
- Sanibel Quinoa Bowl with Salmon$16.99
Gourmet Personal Pizzas
- Buffalo Chicken*Buffalo sauce, grilled chicken, red onions, chopped tomatoes and blue cheese crumbles finished with a drizzle of ranch dressing$13.59
- 3 Cheese ClassicMozzarella, provolone and parmesan topped with chopped tomatoes and fresh basil$12.59
- VegetableGarlic pesto, goat cheese, roasted red peppers, mushrooms, onions and spinach$12.59
- Classic Sausage*Italian sausage, mozzarella and parmesan cheese$13.59
- Tangy BBQ Chicken*Mel’s tangy BBQ chicken, red onions, and mozzarella$13.59
- Double Pepperoni*Double pepperoni, provolone and mozzarella cheese$13.59
Mel’s Famous Black Angus Burgers
- Mel's Classic Cheeseburger*Choice of American, Swiss, cheddar, pepper jack, provolone$11.99
- Apple-Wood Smoked Bacon Burger*American cheese and apple-wood smoked bacon$12.99
- Mushroom Swiss*Swiss cheese, sautéed mushrooms$11.99
- American Idol Cheeseburger*A tribute to the old diner days with our American Idol Cheeseburger. 10oz smashed double Black Angus cheeseburger, fries, rings, and a hand-scooped milkshake or root beer float$17.99
- The Three B's Burger*Our juicy 1/2 lb. Black Angus burger rolled in blackened seasoning, grilled to your liking, topped with crispy bacon & melted blue cheese crumbles | Fire It up With Jalapeños +$1.00$12.99
- Patty Melt*Melted Swiss cheese, grilled onions on grilled rye$11.99
- The Sheriff's Burger*Our juicy 1/2 lb. Black Angus burger topped with cheese and a fried egg$12.99
Fire Grilled All-Natural Chicken Breast Sandwiches
- Godfather’s Chicken*Herb marinated grilled chicken with mozzarella, sun-dried tomatoes, crisp leaf lettuce with lemon basil aioli served on toasted ciabatta$14.99
- Buffalo Chicken Wrap*Fire-grilled chicken breast, mixed greens, ranch dressing wrapped in a sun-dried tomato tortilla$13.99
- Caesar Chicken Wrap*Fire-grilled chicken breast, romaine, Caesar dressing in a sun-dried tomato tortilla$13.99
- BBQ Chicken*Topped with apple wood smoked bacon and cheddar cheese$13.99
- Left Coast*Topped with avocado, tomatoes, jack cheese, and chipotle aioli$13.99
Fork & Knife Sandwiches
- Hot Brown*Turkey, ham, vine-ripened tomatoes, and Apple-Wood smoked bacon on Texas toast topped with our signature cheese sauce$14.99
- Hot Old Fashion Open-Faced Sandwiches*Meatloaf • Fried Pork Cutlet • Roast Sirloin of Beef • Roasted Turkey Served with Mel’s mashed potatoes and homemade gravy on Texas toast$11.99
- Original Belt Buster or Chicken Belt Buster*12 oz. Black Angus burger with grilled onions and tomatoes, Apple-Wood smoked bacon and topped with American cheese. Served on a toasted garlic hoagie | With Chicken Breast $15.99$14.99
- Foot Long Cadillac Chili Dog*Topped with cheddar cheese, onions$12.99
- Philly Cheese Steak*USDA Choice sirloin, onions, green peppers, mushrooms and provolone on a toasted garlic hoagie roll$13.99
Mel’s Fresh Deli
- Soprano's Roast Beef & Blue Cheese Sandwich*USDA choice roast sirloin, crisp leaf lettuce, roasted red peppers, blue cheese crumbles served on toasted ciabatta with creamy horseradish-olive aioli$14.99
- Albacore Tuna Salad or Chicken Salad Wrap*Made fresh daily, served with leaf lettuce and seasoned vine-ripened tomatoes$12.99
- Roasted Turkey Stack*Herb pesto aioli, seasoned vine-ripened tomatoes, provolone, crisp leaf lettuce, served on toasted ciabatta$13.99
- Mile High Fresh Cut Corned BeefThinly sliced, served on rye$16.99
Signature Sandwiches
- Mel's Reuben Corned Beef or Pastrami*Served with a side of Thousand Island$14.99
- Mel's Famous Fish Sandwich*Lightly breaded and deep-fried served with tartar sauce on a toasted garlic hoagie$14.99
- Albacore Tuna Salad Melt*With American cheese on grilled artisan bread$13.59
- Aunt Rita's Bacon Grilled CheeseAmerican, Swiss, provolone cheeses, tomatoes, and Apple-Wood smoked bacon on grilled thick artisan bread$12.99
- Chicken Parmesan*Fried boneless chicken lightly breaded, topped with marinara sauce and provolone on a toasted garlic hoagie$13.99
- Salmon BLT*Served on a toasted thick white artisan bread with lemon basil aioli, crisp Apple-Wood bacon, tender lettuce and fried green tomatoes$16.99
- BBLTBetter Bacon Lettuce Tomato$11.99
- Turkey Bacon Club*Roasted turkey & Apple-Wood smoked bacon on toasted artisan bread with mayo$13.99
- Buffalo Chicken Sandwich*Fried boneless chicken tossed in our medium buffalo sauce and served with Mel’s blue cheese on a toasted garlic hoagie$13.99
- Pastrami Melt (Rachael)*Served with a side of Thousand Island$14.99
Original Golden Oldies
- Roasted TurkeyCooked on premises, oven-roasted turkey, Granny Smith Apple stuffing, turkey gravy and cranberry sauce$15.99
- Fried Duroc Pork Cutlet*Hand-breaded pork cutlet, golden fried, served with natural gravy$14.99
- Real Big Country Fried Steak*Served with Mel’s sausage gravy$15.99
- USDA Choice Baby Beef Liver*A traditional favorite lightly dusted and pan-fried with crisp Apple-Wood smoked bacon and grilled onions$14.99
- Western Black Angus Chop Steak*12 oz. chopped sirloin topped with grilled onions, sautéed mushrooms, and accompanied with seasonal vegetables$14.99
- Old Fashion USDA Choice Pot Roast*Mel’s tender and juicy pot roast smothered in gravy$16.99
- Boneless Fried Chicken Tenders*Deep-fried, hand-breaded chicken strips$13.99
- Mel’s Black Angus Meatloaf*Baked fresh daily and served with natural beef gravy$15.99
All Time Favorites
- USDA Choice Fresh Hand Cut Prime Rib*Served with a choice of soup or salad | Substitute a Greek or Ceaser Salad +$1.00$19.99
- Baby Back Ribs*A Full Slab of Mel’s award-winning ribs served with natural-cut Idaho fries and Mel’s coleslaw$18.99
9430 Warner Ave Ste I, Fountain Valley, CA, 92708
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- Friday (today)
- 7am–9pm
- Saturday
- 7am–9pm
- Sunday
- 7am–9pm
- Monday
- 7am–9pm
- Tuesday
- 7am–9pm
- Wednesday
- 7am–9pm
- Thursday
- 7am–9pm
Hours from the restaurant's website — call ahead on holidays.