Dishing out "zest and atteetood" along with the diner standards, the "waitresses are a hoot" at this "classic" 24/7 South Philly "landmark" that's been "around since the beginning of time"; ok, it's "not gourmet", but the "solid" grub hits the spot when you're "craving bacon and eggs in the middle of the night", and "you never know who you're going to meet" while you're there - "to know it is...
Melrose Diner Restaurant Review:
South Philly's Melrose Diner is all sleek and aluminum outside and warmth and Formica within, with sassy waitresses who banter with regulars and dispense advice along with the surprisingly good coffee. Travel back in time by relying on the comfort of chopped meat, as in chopped steak with mushroom gravy (otherwise known as a CB-5), or the solace of chicken --- chicken Parmesan, that is....
Day or night, strangers share tables to munch comfort food at this South Philly favorite.:
In Short
At this local institution, known for its baked goods and shared booths, customers can expect to sit at tables that are already occupied. Orders are then placed with waitresses...