Mels Diner & Icecream Parlor
- Price Range: $
- Accepts Credit Cards: Yes
- Attire: Casual
- Good for Groups: No
- Good for Kids: Yes
- Takes Reservations: No
- Delivers: No
- Take-out: Yes
- Waiter Service: Yes
- Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
- Outdoor Seating: Yes
- Alcohol: None
24 reviews
Naperville, IL
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3 Reviews for Mels Diner & Icecream Parlor
Stopped in here with my sister for lunch yesterday, and let me tell you, when we first walked in, I was skeptical because the place is TINY and I don't know, I just didn't have that great of a feeling. But then we sat down in one of like 5 booths (and there are like 4 or 5 tables too, that's it!) and were brought over a high chair from the man at the counter which I thought was nice. We were then greeted by our server who was SOO nice and friendly! My sister went with the turkey, bacon and ranch wrap while I went with the mushroom swiss burger. Hers came with an option of fries, onion rings or coleslaw, she chose coleslaw and I ordered fries with mine for $1 more. I thought everything was very good, my sister wasn't too thrilled with her wrap because it really wasn't anything special, but for some reason I was thoroughly enjoying it! And my burger...MMM...my burger! It was DELICIOUS!!! The hand formed patty, the buttered and toasted soft bun, REAL grilled mushrooms (no canned stuff here) and lots of melted swiss cheese!! It was YUMMY!! We really can't wait to go back and have another burger! If you are in Geneva and looking for a quick, maybe even greasy bite...stop in here...but make sure it's before 2 cause that's when they close, but it is SOO worth the trip!! YUM!
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It's a small spot aimed at the breakfast/brunch and lunch crowd, and they don't do dinner. It's a formula that seems to work for this sort of spot, and why not just gun for the in-town traffic in quaint little Geneva?
So, seating's tight, and let's face it, breakfast isn't rocket science. Even so, Mel's delivers. The cook's Mexican, and if you go for huevos rancheros or the Southwestern skillet or the eggs with jalapenos and chorizo, believe me, you won't be disappointed if you want a breakfast with kick. People seem to tuck into the more standard pancakes and whatnot equally happily, so all in all, this is a lovely little spot--skip the Denny's experience right here, and you won't regret it.
Now, if only they did a proper bloody mary...
The more often you come here, the better you're gonna like it!
They're tiny, so either get ready to wait, belly up to the counter, or go away...
Breakfasts are great, cooked to order, and there's plenty of variety. Sandwiches are real good, although the burgers rated just an OK from the wife...
Haven't gotten a shake or smoothie here yet, but the kids around all had one and I didn't hear any complaints...
Check out Mel's Scrambler if you're cholesterol count is too low. Gotta love the chorizo!
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