Melt Shop
“The Fried Chicken one is good as well but I order that one when I'm really hungry.”
“I got the award winner – Sharp Cheddar, Brick Spread, Bacon, Cranberry & Onion Chutney on White – it was ooey and gooey and all I expected.”
“I got the Award Winner, which had a great salty/sweet flavor combo.”
Melt Shop
Delivery: Yes
Take-out: Yes
Accepts Credit Cards: Yes
Accepts Apple Pay: Yes
Bike Parking: Yes
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Good for Kids: Yes
Good for Groups: Yes
Caters: Yes
Price range.
$$ Price range $11-30
8 reviews
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I tried this place out when I was visiting New York. I must say it was very impressive. I had the loaded tots, which where amazing, the maple bacon grilled cheese, and the hamburger grilled cheese. Everything tastes really great. I must say the maple bacon was the best but I would have went there just for the loaded tots.
It is a small little spot. You go in walk straight to the back and place your order then they give you a buzzer while you wait for your food. You seat yourself and once it's ready you can pick up your food. Didn't take very long and the location wasn't very packed. We did go an hour before closing which was ok. For it to be in time square it closed pretty early. I think it closed around 9 or 9:30. It was a little pricey for grilled cheese and tater tots but I feel it was worth it. I would definitely go back and recommend you try it if you want something quick and on the go.
Pretty good sandwiches. Be prepared for a food coma though, especially if you get the tots along with a sandwich. I came here with a few coworkers one day for lunch. It was really packed, but we were lucky enough to find a table for the six of us.
It's a little confusing. You order all the way in the back and you pick up your food near the front. I didn't have a lot of time to peruse the menu before ordering so I asked the cashier what she would recommend. She said the most popular sandwich was the fried chicken grilled cheese sandwich, so that's what I ended up getting along with shop tots and an unsweetened iced tea.
The service was pretty quick. I got my food within 5-7 minutes of ordering. The tots were extremely good, I highly recommend getting them. The fried chicken sandwich was good, but not incredible. The sandwich was too oily, especially the bread. The fried chicken was cooked pretty well, the skin was crunchy, but again, too oily.
Overall, a solid lunch spot. Great tots, good service and good sandwiches. If I do come back next time, I might give the truffle sandwich a try.
If you can't get into your first choice for dinner, always have a backup!
Since we didn't want to wait in the cold for Ellen's Stardust Diner, we rounded the corner to Melt Shop where there wasn't a line. The fried chicken sandwich was delicious, albeit a little on the messy side. The chicken was cooked perfectly and definitely seasoned better than Chick-Fil-A. I hope to see a West coast expansion soon.
Best of all, we were in and our quickly to catch our 8:00pm show of "She Loves Me" at Studio 54!
Melt Shop's walls list several slogans declaring how tasty the food here is, one which states their product is "Instagrammably delicious." People, we have reached peak internet in addition to peak hipster.
Nothing, of course, screams hipster trendy as pretending that tater tots are as good as fries or using toast as a hamburger bun. Sorry, Napoleon, I'm not quite with you on the former, but at least the latter works relatively well due to the quality of the bread used. The patty of the burger has a salty taste, making it similar to Wendy's, which, in my book, is a positive. I found the amount of cheese to be overwhelming, but the place caters to people who really love cheese so I can't fault Melt Shop for that.
Summary: It's Yelpingly pretty good.
We stopped in here for a quick lunch. The food is simple, tasty, quick and affordable. That generally makes me happy, especially when I am just looking for a casual lunch. There are a couple of two tops and a few picnic tables. Not a lot, but many people got their food to go so it was not a problem.
You order at the counter at the back of the restaurant. Then you take a seat and wait for them to call you up. I ordered the Classic as a hamburger. The burger comes on toasted white bread topped with American and cheddar. The burger was simple, but tasty. I enjoyed it. The cheeses worked well together.
For my side I chose the Cheesy Tots. I am a simple man and love tots. The tots come smothered in cheese. Not good for you, but I certainly did enjoy it all. I left full and happy.
Lines move quickly and efficiently. The employees are very nice and helpful. If you are looking for a big greasy grilled cheese sandwich, this is your place. I thought other reviewers were exaggerating about the amount of butter on their sandwiches but I witnessed it first hand today when my coworker ordered the 3 cheese grilled cheese sandwich. It was a big size but the grease dripping from the sandwich was just a little unbearable. When she removed the sandwich out of the box, there was grease everywhere. She hesitantly took a bite and said it was delicious but she was unable to finish it due to the large amount of butter all over the sandwich.
The tomato soup I had was delicious and comforting.
This location was kind enough to let us order about a half hour before they closed and let us stay a few minutes after their closing time while they cleaned up. I decided to treat myself and buy whatever my heart fancied. I was surprised at the total cost. Perhaps I should have been paying more attention… It costs about $17 for a three cheese grilled melt, side of tater tots, and an oreo milkshake. I realize now that it was too much for me but I went in really hungry!
The grilled cheese wasn't bad. It was a bit messy, dripped (oils/grease I guess?) each time I bit into it, and it wasn't quite as memorable as I hoped. Pretty difficult to mess up tater tots but they put this topping on it, I don't know, maybe it's some sort of garlic seasoning but I hated. Would order it without it next time for sure. As for the oreo milkshake, well it was pretty good, and I had no complaints there.
Overall, the location is nice, staff is friendly, but the food is so-so–not bad but not great. Worth trying if you're into custom grilled cheeses.
Gluten-Free Review
Chronic gluten freeness at this spot, be sure to check if out if your in the area, and especially fi your staying at the Sheraton Hotel Times Square. Hit Gluten Free on Yelp and this place popped up during the blizzard and I hopped right in and got so many things. The cheese tots were my favorite, but the melt in your mouth meltshop sandwiches + being gluten free are nothing but amazing goodness in your mouth.
This place is gluten free approved and you guys need to come to Texas and open up a few please, thank you.