The Original Mels

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1730 Grass Valley Hwy
Auburn, CA 95603
Mels is a true 50’s-style diner offering classic All-American family favorites and service with a smile with every order.

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Bill C.
8/25/2025

Great honorarium to American Graffiti. The food was very good and so was the staff. I was lucky to be there for the car show. This is a great piece of Americana.

William M.
11/23/2025

Well, this will be our last visit to The Original Mel's Auburn. They have been failing since the owner isn't there as much. The new "Manager" appears to overwhelmed with his position and...

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Brian M.
12/22/2024

Sadly very mediocre food. This is for the Auburn, CA location. Restaurant was busy on Saturday night. Friendly but slow service, despite plenty of staffing. Long wait for food. What i got was...

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Donovan Y.
10/28/2025

Rude white trash server with an attitude problem. I was polite and simply asked for water to go with my breakfast. Woman with long blonde hair wearing work out Lululemon style pants. Gave me an...

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Ron H.
1/13/2025

While in Auburn, we stopped at Mel's for an early (4pm) dinner. Conveniently enough, their daily specials start at 4pm. I do love the inside of the restaurant as it's very, "American Graffiti"...

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