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215-467-6644
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1501 Snyder Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19145
Fax: 215-467-4510

Average Rating 3 (34 Ratings)

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  • Business Hours: Mon. Midnight-Midnight, Tues. Midnight-Midnight, Wed. Midnight-Midnight, Thu. Midnight-Midnight, Fri. Midnight-Midnight, Sat. Midnight-Midnight, Sun. Midnight-Midnight
  • Credit Cards Accepted: American Express

Everyone in Philadelphia has been to the Melrose Diner. It's something of a diner factory: two huge counters with 65 seats, large curving booths that follow the windows, and a long kitchen and service area with conveyor belts. Offering the usual variety of diner items (but less choice than you might expect), the Melrose food is adequate but surprisingly without distinction, except that the milkshakes are quite good. Bland turkey dinners feature sliced processed turkey, instant mashed potatoes, frozen green beans and tan gravy. Even the decor better resembles a Midwestern cafeteria than an eating institution in a city that prides itself on flavor. Better fare can be found elsewhere, but the waitresses smile and call you "hon," and the place is full of regulars happy to know exactly what they're getting. The Melrose is also a popular stop for late-night crowds sobering up on burgers and breakfast.

34 Ratings and Reviews

  • GJK

    Review rating : 1out of 5   Jl4221 - 01/24/2009

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  • Review rating : 2out of 5   frankcofpa - 09/28/2008

  • Review rating : 4out of 5   RitaP119 - 09/15/2008

  • Review rating : 2out of 5   Itsmrdi - 09/14/2008

  • Wonerful

    Review rating : 5out of 5   Propblast6 - 07/25/2008

    After a night of jacklighting streey vermi, ho patrols and crusieing there is nothing that beats one of their cheeseburger and hot apple pies. Just the thought of it gives me a warm feeling and yet makes me home sick. The people there were really friendly

  • Melrose Diner

    Review rating : 3out of 5   Dueandra3 - 07/25/2008

    I like to food I just don't like the seating.

  • my second home! Vicki , So. Philly!

    Review rating : 5out of 5   VRWSolutions - 07/14/2008

    I've been going there simce high school 1966. It has declined since then, but what hasn't. But I know the food is always fresh and the people are from the neighborhood. I still love it!

  • Review rating : 3out of 5   Queenie5529 - 05/30/2008

  • second cup of coffee

    Review rating : 2out of 5   JVStretch - 05/30/2008

    no diner that charges for the second cup of coffee should be on this list !!!!!

    foods okay, waitresses are fine but the second cup of coffee charge sinks the rating !!!!

  • Review rating : 2out of 5   Tomkat751 - 05/30/2008

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