Melt Shop

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 8^th 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.

Great Prices. Great Product. Friendly service. Quite possibly the best Tomato soup I’ve ever had in my life… And for $ 2.99, I’ll come here every day this winter for it!

Good affordable food. Prompt service, and clean. We had the buffalo bleu with Parm tots. Really good.

I love the melt shop. Food is SO good. Nothing like a grilled cheese, tomato soup and tator tots when you aren’t feeling well :)

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.

On a random Friday night, we wandered into Melt Shop in search of a quick dinner. We were pleasantly surprised in an unhealthy, junk food kind of way.
The restaurant is set up like a typical fast-​food joint. Tables, a counter and menu above. The food was a bit more unique — different variations of grilled cheese, salads and tater tots — also the obligatory tomato soup.
We had:
Grilled Cheese Burger — heavy but tasty
Truffle Melt — tasty even thought I am not a fan of muenster cheese
Plain tater tots — with grated cheese and garlic. Very good
Tater tots with cheese — a variation of cheese fries, good but heavy
Fountain Soda Machine that had a ton of different sodas — this was pretty neat
All in all this was a decent dining experience. It was fast and tasty. The bathrooms were clean.

Cute place with modern yellow décor inside. When I said it was my first time the server/​cashier patiently explained the items in the menu and shared what were the customer favorites. +1 in my book for great service. I got the grilled chicken melt and some pink lemonade. Felt nostalgic for younger days while eating my meal. I’d be back again for more fast comfort food.

3.5 stars for now. I ordered on postmates and would need to eat more here to actually give a solid review.
The Sweet:
— Grilled cheese — it was more of a panini, but it was grilled and buttered. now who wouldn’t want that? If I see truffle on a menu you know I gotta have it. The truffle melt was GOOD. Not overpowering and not too cheesy (i like it like that) with havarti cheese, a unique flavor with the arugula, and toasted sourdough bread.
— Salad — Damn. This vegetarian salad was really good. I couldn’t put my fork down and I didn’t share with my husband (i usually enjoy sharing food). I don’t know what it exactly was that made it so delicious… the caramelized onions?, the goat cheese, the dressing?, the roasted tomatoes? or the grilled mushrooms… regardless, I never enjoyed a salad which brought out the flavors of arugula that much… or maybe it was that I didn’t expect to enjoy one from a grilled cheese shop.
The Sour:
— will have to eat there to know. Delivery i mean obviously leaves a grilled cheese not as hot and warm with melted cheese as you expect, but the sandwich wasn’t soggy and had a good crisp to it.
Planning to hit this up again for some tots, a new sandwich, and a shake.

These melt shops are opening all over the city. Very clean. Comfortable seating. Staff is extremely helpful and able to accommodate any special request. Food is variations of grilled cheese sandwiches. All made fresh to order. Great for quick meal that tastes great.

I’m a huge bread and cheese fan, so I was really expecting to love this place. I agree with other reviewers that the sandwiches are more panini, less grilled cheese. I got the maple bacon sandwich, and it was just too greasy for me. It left me with a stomachache. I think maybe it was too heavy on the brick spread. The tots tasted just like the frozen kind they served in middle school, so don’t waste your calories on those. Overall, it was just pretty a «blah» and unappetizing meal.
I’ll probably come back and try the truffle melt because it sounds so good, and I’ll update my review if I’m more impressed next time.

Not what I expected, but in a good way. I expected a menu of buttery cheesy greasy grilled cheeses with fries. The good news is that you can get all of that, but there’s a lot more.
From tomato soup And a lean mozzarella melt to an array of salads, there’s enough variety here for lunch any day of the week. The food is good, and I love the concept.

I always have a wonderful time when I come to Melt Shop. I’ve tried many of the sandwiches (Chicken Club, Burger Melt, Truffle Melt, Maple Bacon, Grilled Chicken), the shakes (oreo and strawberry), and the tater tots. The food here never fails to satisfy my cravings. Each Melt is unique and delicious.
The workers are always kind and they greet customers with welcoming smiles. The seating area is also clean.

*traditional grilled cheese (the sandwich was good and the cheese inside was super gooey and rich; I couldn’t handle that fondue-​consistency like cheese so I just squeezed a lot of it out)
*tomato soup (not bad and not too salty like other tomato soups; I wish the soup itself was thicker however since it is thinner the sandwich did a good job of soaking it up haha)
Cute spot and I like the seating arrangement here. I like that they have bottles of hot sauce and other condiments available. Nice selection of sandwiches and I would want to dry the sourdough bread next time I go.

So I’ve past The Melt Shop for weeks, being that I sometimes work in the area. Today I decided to venture in and treat myself to a hamburger melt on a sourdough bread. I was not impressed considering the price. I could have made that at home. Perhaps I’ll be back to try the shakes.
I will tell you this… the burger was filling, but lacked much to desired in terms of taste. It just left me with a lot of heartburn… eww my stomach.
The restaurant is bright and modern chic; but a total bad design. Not much seating for groups. So it looks nice but not at all practical.

I got a grilled cheese sandwich with carmalized onions and a Nutella Milk Shake. Both were pretty good. I’d get it again if I was in the area and in need of a snack and I would recommend this place to other people.
The reason why I’m giving this place a 3 is because it just wasn’t that special. The Nutella Milk shake was a tiny bit too filling after a while and I thought it was slightly overpriced for almost 5 $. The grilled cheese was pretty good but I think it couldv’e tasted a little fresher and overall a little overpriced. I think this place would do a lot better if they offered more for the same price

I got the big skinny and my friend got the truffle melt. Both of us were disappointed that the sandwiches were more like paninis rather than grilled cheese. Also a bit over priced for the size we got.

Same panhandler was walking around the store freely during both visits, and staff seemed unaware. Armed with $ 5 LevelUp credit from their standalone app launch and a $ 5 PayPal offer, I stopped in twice in a week for two shakes*:
Heath bar crunch shake, which was good but suffered a huge mountain of debris at the bottom, which was delicious but would’ve improved the, liquid portion had it been mixed in
Transaction Amount $ 6.00
Credit Applied — $ 5.00
Total Spent $ 1.00
Strawberry shake — pretty damn good, even if not consistently mixed
$ 5.51
1
$ 5.51
SubTotal
$ 5.51
Tax
$ 0.49
Special Offer
-$ 5.00
*Sadly this one doesn’t have the Abita Root Beer Float

You will not find another place that serves cheesy tarts like this joint. I went to a place around 21^st and Gramercy but it was not the same taste nor the low price tag. I think having your melt with a side of tarts is better than fries from the other chains. The bigger chains should offer this on their menu cause maybe that is why they are hurting for new market share. The sriracha provided by Melt Shop compliments the tots and Melt so well. What a great replacement for ketchup, guess that is why Heinz went to the drawing board to make a ketchup Sriracha blend (Srirachup).

Craving a grilled cheese? That doesn’t mean it has to be super unhealthy. I mean, it’s not going to be super healthy either, but at Melt Shop, you’ve got options.
The 5^th and newest location of the Melt Shop eateries, this location serves up all sorts of grilled cheeses and salads with plenty of seating in a clean, modern environment.
Located in the heart of midtown west, this will easily be a busy location between Hell’s Kitchen residents and the 9-​to-​5 midtowners.
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. Served with a full serviing of a chicken breast, a bit of truffle mayo and cheese (of course) on Multigrain, this sandwich is full of flavor and the value is worth the price.
They also serve up a few actually healthy salads which in sure I’ll try soon enough. Looking forward to coming back soon.