Where the Locals Eat rating
Best Diner
Top 100 Restaurant, Philadelphia
From its beginnings as a 19-stool counter in 1935, the Melrose Diner has built its reputation on two basic principles: quality ingredients and consistency of product. We haven't found a better way to do it in 66 years.
– Melrose Diner website
"The Melrose is a haunt for people of all ages, from teenagers to senior citizens. As any diner worth its name must be, it's open 24/7, and for good reason: no matter what hour, the place is known to be bustling with locals in search of coffee and conversation."
—34th Street Magazine
"Melrose is all sleek and aluminum outside and warmth and Formica within, with motherly waitresses who banter with regulars and dispense advice along with the surprisingly good coffee."
– Gayot
No alcohol available. Serving breakfast (all day), lunch and dinner 24 hours daily.
How others rate Melrose Diner
Zagat 2009
16 food rating (good to very good)