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Overall Total Score
4.6 out of 5
Outstanding | 10 reviews

What User likes about Mels Family Diner:
The staff is very friendly, the food is great, and the atmosphere is relaxed. It's challenging to find a good diner in Florida, but this one definitely stands out in the city. View all feedback.

What User doesn't like about Mels Family Diner:
Update 10/15/22 this place is under new management and has had a complete staff turnover. Unfortunately, it's destroyed what made this place great. We've been a few times to make sure the changes weren't a fluke but this place just isn't good anymore. Bacon is squishy and not fully cooked. Country fried steak was full of inedible gristle. Home fries were over boiled before being thrown into the pan which made them al... View all feedback.

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5.0 ★ from 10 reviews

The staff is very friendly, the food is great, and the atmosphere is relaxed. It's challenging to find a good diner in Florida, but this one definitely stands o...

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Everything was fantastic! The service was excellent, and the food was delicious and fresh. We've been coming here since the late '80s, and we'll keep returning!...

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This is a fantastic place to eat! I felt satisfied after just spending $9. My brother and I went there for breakfast, and we both really enjoyed our meals. The...

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Only an old school diver with fantastic home cooked meals. I've been there forever, and I finally got it. super tasty and super service. bt2 work they bring a j...

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Mel’s has been a staple of Sanford for many years. Just moved up this way and gonna be seeing a lot of me here in the near future. Great food and excellent serv...

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