Melt Shop
“I expected this to have a bigger kick but it really needed Sriracha and could use some jalapeños.”
“They have a wide variety of variations on a grilled cheese sandwich, with six types of cheese, four types of bread (including gluten free!), and many many toppings.”
“I've only tried two of their concoctions thus far, and while the Wisco didn't live up to my expectations, the Grilled Chicken exceeded them.”
Melt Shop
Delivery: Yes
Take-out: Yes
Accepts Credit Cards: Yes
Bike Parking: Yes
Good for Kids: Yes
Good for Groups: Yes
Price range.
$$ Price range $11-30
8 reviews
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Friendly staff, cute dining area, super clean, and they had Sriracha sauce!!
My friend and I walked in here after a church service at Times Square Church. I didn't know what to expect and had no idea what they were serving. Seriously, I'm so happy we came in!
What we ordered:
Buffalo Chicken sandwich, Chicken Club sandwich, and loaded tots – all of this was enough to share for two very hungry people.
I bit into the Chicken Club and I kid you not, I was about to cry. It was sooooo good! The sourdough bread was perfectly grilled and the butter ratio was perfect! The cheese was melted on top of the grilled chicken breast and went so well with the arugula and tomato.. that crunch and every bite hit my soul! Sriracha wasn't really needed but it wasn't bad.
The Buffalo Chicken was pretty much a fried chicken smothered in buffalo sauce and had melted pepper jack cheese in between two slices of buttered sourdough. It was good but definitely not as good as the Chicken Club (it was the opposite for my friend though!). I expected this to have a bigger kick but it really needed Sriracha and could use some jalapeños.
The loaded tots were pretty good as well. It's enough to share between two people. Their bacon was like pretty good quality and wasn't shriveled up like most places. There was melted cheese and jalapeños on it.
The best part of this dinner was that we were stuffed when we left and by the time we arrived back to queens (about 30 min drive), we didn't feel like we were going to explode. The food seemed to have digested pretty easily. I really cannot wait to go back and bring my friends with me! Literally the food was so good it made me wanna cry!
I was on my way to Top of the Rock when this place caught my eye.
I was hungry (as per usual) and decided to stop in. I was so happy I did. I asked the person taking orders what they'd recommend and I ordered all of it.
The Fried Chicken Sandwich, their potato tots and their strawberry lemonade. I was starving at the time but I found I couldn't finish it all (a rarity/anomaly in itself). The slaw in the sandwich was perfect, as was the grill and the crust on the chicken. There is some spicy mayo in there but it wasn't overpowering which was a good thing.
I LOVE this place….Yes, go here!
Gave a second location another try – equally, maybe more disappointing. Perhaps it was my fault for not checking my order prior to leaving. But I think I shouldn't have to worry if my sandwich would be edible or not. Looked okay from top, flipped over the bread was burnt. Solution? My grilled cheese turned into an open faced sandwich. Waste of more money and another meal.
ZOMG. This place is the shiz.
Try their maple bacon melt and their regular tots. Much better than cheesy tots.
They lost a star b/c it's tough for me to get to. Hey, my reviews, my rules.
Do you need food that will both entice you and make your arteries feel like they're clogging at the same time? Then Melt Shop is the place for you! This branch is located off Times Square on 8th Avenue and offers a nice, cozy atmosphere with a relatively open space, wood on the walls and comfortable seating that's spaced apart nicely so you're not squished in with strangers. The counter where you order and pick up food is in the back.
The staff was very friendly and answered questions I had due to my lack of familiarity with the menu. Here's what I wound up having:
GRILLED CHICKEN SANDWICH
(Grilled chicken, Havarti, Roasted Tomatoes, Truffle Mayo & Multi-grain Toast)
I can say without reservation that this is one of the best sandwiches I've had in ages. Every ingredient is perfectly prepared. The chicken was moist, the cheese melted just right, the roasted tomatoes were sweet but did not overpower the rest of the sandwich. The Truffle Mayo added an incredibly rich layer of flavor and the crunch of the toast helped balance out the richness of everything else. I would order this sandwich again any time.
SHOP TOTS
These are basic tater tots but they were cooked perfectly. Crunchy, tasty and you can get them with cheese on top which makes them more insane. You don't need ketchup or anything, their flavor is amazing just on their own.
On top of tasty food the prices here are really good for the area. I'd definitely come back here any time.
Delicious sandwiches and tater tots. I had the buffalo and although a bit messy it was very good. The prices are a bit high but it is near times square so to be expected.
First, let me get this out of the way. AMAZING staff. They were super friendly and even gave me a recommendation when I asked. I wanted practically everything listed on the board but I eventually went with a staff pick: the Maple Bacon. If bacon's on the menu, I HAVE to order it. I think I have a problem.
The sandwich included cheddar in addition to the bacon. The bacon was a decent quality and thick cut. It came with brick spread. Everything was on white bread. You can probably swap white for something else but the processed stuff for me, please. Thanks.
Because this is Midtown, your $7.12 sandwich does not come with a side and sides range from $3-$7. You can be cheap about it and just get a sandwich, which is always my MO but on this day, I splurged a little. I got the tots. Oh the tots. Jesus H. Chris the tots. They were crunchy on the outside, soft on the inside with parmesan cheese and green stuff sprinkled on top. Delicious. I don't think I ate for the rest of the day.
I should also add that I ordered and took this to go. I work a few blocks away. Food was still good although the bread might have lost some of its firmness. And oddly enough, the container the tots came in did not close. Understandable if you are eating in but if you are carrying out, you run the risk of cold tots. Luckily this was not the case as I was close by.
I also got a milk shake. Not for me, since I am not a glutton and do have some self control, but for a colleague. She said it was exactly what she needed on a Friday afternoon and has told me to get it the next time.
Only other negative (besides tot containers that do not close) is that they sell their dipping sauce. Yes, it's only .$69 but still kinda wack. If I'm paying $7+ for bread, cheese and bacon, just throw in the sauce, yo.
There are a few things on the menu that I would love to try, so I will be back. Maybe on my way home so when the food coma hits me, I'll be on a train and not at work.
Was passing by and decided to grab a quick sandwich. I ordered grilled chicken sandwich which was really good. The bread was so perfectly toasted that I loved it. 1 extra is for the bread! They have a choice of multi-grain bread or sourdough. I took the multi-grain one which paired well with the grilled chicken sandwich. Would love to go back.