Mel's Diner - Bonita Springs

Great food, lots of menu choices affordable, fast service, friendly staff. We will go back!
And crazy, they offered a Hot Brown! I thought we only had those in Kentucky!

Great food! Loved it, close to hotel (La Quinta just behind dinner)

I was pleasantly surprised when visiting this restaurant. I had visited a few years prior and was not impressed with the food or decor. It seems that they've done some remodeling and have upped their food game. We came here for breakfast and it is now our favorite breakfast spot. I ordered the french toast and it was delicious. My oldest daughter ordered the chocolate chip pancakes and really enjoyed them. I would definitely recommend that everyone try the sausage, it looked more like ground beef but has a good flavor. I'd also like to add that our waitress, Stacy, was really attentive and pleasant. She communicated clearly and checked in with us to refill our drinks several times. I can't wait until we return to try more meals.

Clean restaurant. Tasty food reasonably priced. The serving portions are generous. The salad that comes with dinner isn't just pulled out of a spring mix bag. It's a true salad! Service was prompt and courteous. 50's oldies play while you eat. The biscuits are home made, warm and delicious.

What can I say about this place, it was the cutest diner I have been to and the food is pretty good. Sometimes it's a hit or miss with diners these days. A must-stop in! I had their roasted turkey & husband tried their fish. Apple pie is a MUST. A homemade pie that tastes good. Will return someday when we come back through the area!

We went here for the first time today for dinner. Very good and rich food. Great service and very friendly waiter..highly recommended

Mel's Diner is a perfect spot to grab breakfast in the Bonita Springs area! The atmosphere has an old diner feel like you're back in time. I believe our server's name was Jeremiah and he was fantastic!!! Food was absolutely delicious and came in large portions. Showed up on a Saturday around 8:30am and had to wait 15 minutes. Nothing negative to say about Mel's. Keep up the great work.

My girlfriend and I were staying at the hotel behind the restaurant and were looking for somewhere close to eat since we just drove 3+ hours with several stretches of standstill traffic. I’ve been to another location before but she hadn’t but after looking at their menu online, she wanted to give them a try.

We tried their fried pickle and they were fried perfectly golden brown and the dipping sauce was tangy with just a hint of spice.

We were also given a basket of biscuits which were hot and flaky.

She ordered their BLT and there was more bacon than we expected which was a pleasant surprise. She said the lettuce and tomato were fresh and the bread was toasted perfectly.

I wanted to try their 5 way chili over spaghetti and I’m glad I did. The chili was very thick and rich and seasoned well. They offer this dish as an appetizer or as a meal with a side of soup or salad, but I asked out server if the portions were the same and she said yes, so I just ordered the appetizer.

There was a very good amount of noodles and chili for an appetizer. The chili was blended all through the noodles and not just on top and the sauce, meat, and beans stuck to the noodles. This was the perfect comfort food after a long day of driving.

July 2023 I want to update my review..the last few times I've eat here which includes yesterday..was such a change from last year.. the meal yesterday which our server Lisa was awesome, delicious,fast service, hot and tasty food and it's definitely worth the time to go online and be on the dine & earn list, this includes perks for birthdays, $10 off every 100 spent and email newsletter monthly with the special's..I think what was the nicest change was out server Lisa, she had a great welcoming personality, fast service, and it's such a change from a year ago with the service, I wanted to do a updated review after my last times dining and taking out.. I'm sure that everything won't and isn't the best but I've discovered my favorites and there always delicious.. being off season is the best and easiest time to enjoy Mel's..( as I did go a couple times in season and it's not the best time, crowded, inpatient & slower service,) but off season is fantastic and highly recommend you checking them out .. thank you for a affordable and delicious meal with great service.***
July 2022 The all you can eat fish should be passed..it tasted frozen and was overcooked... The fries were hot and tasty..the turkey with stuffing and mashed potatoes/gravy was like grandma's at Thanksgiving.. great.. but the star was surprisingly to me..the shrimp corn chowder..thick hot and tasted awesome and no there wasn't loads of shrimp.. but the flavor was there and I loved it.. dessert was the mini creme brulee..just enough after dinner to not be to much..the custard was good but the sugar topping was mostly burnt and almost took out a tooth. So if burnt looking ' word of advise chew softly''... the waitress Mrs.Greta was nice but really busy..and we didn't receive the best service... Not for lack of experience I'm certain but because she was overloaded with to many customers to give us the customer service we should of had ... The cocktail sauce was forgotten though requested several times,and when brought out it was a few minutes before being done dining...the requested water was completely forgotten, cocktails came out slowly and had to request several times to even the hostess to get the Bloody Mary( which by the way was delicious) and finally upon requesting more fish ( from the all you can eat fish dinner order) They brought out on a sauser 1 small overcooked piece of fish and put it on my companions plate.. I guess living on the Outer Banks of NC my entire life I'm used to fresh fish or if frozen still taste good. I definitely recommend you not order the all you can eat fish' yes it's affordable but do you want it to taste good as well .this was also had a very fishy taste..not in a good way' perhaps that was why it was overcooked and upon cooling so hard it wasn't edible..but it's ok this is how you discover what's good and not' trial and error' ..the atmosphere though the servers are in a frenzy.. is still a cool & eclectic place to chill relax and if not in a hurry ..you'll enjoy ...they were playing all my favorite 50s tunes.. the restaurant was not to busy but again it was still to busy for our server..but everyone is entitled to have there "off night"... She was still friendly and that goes a long way.. I will say after reading all the 4 & 5 star ratings...I was a bit disappointed..but it does seem more a place for those a bit older and families..I do think that breakfast would be a better time to go and eat.. and I look forward to updating my review after doing that...this restaurant was fun for sure for those with kids.... And the rootbeer floats and shakes going by looked yummy.. prices again are definitely affordable and I think it's just a matter of getting what's made the best and this is why I like to check out the reviews to help me know just that. Look forward to updating after breakfast for I've heard it's the best time to go...

Old fashion diner. Great food, very good prices. Huge selection. Absolutely enjoyed it. Will be back.

Fun place to go, nostalgic 50's diner look and feel, good food and great prices! Went there for breakfast, very enjoyable. Looking forward to going back and trying their 10 oz burger!

Great food very friendly customer service. Our waitress was amazing 👍👍👍. She was attentive and polite. The chicken soup was really good and yummy, it had a lot of pieces of chicken in the chicken noodle soup... I would recommend you come here and getting great service and food!!!!

I had an amazing brunch at Mel’s Diner. The service was impressive, and their wide variety of dishes and drinks, to provide a great all around dining experience. The Crème Brûlée French toast was incredible! Pulled pork quesadillas were also fantastic. I will definitely come back once I’m back in Bonita Beach.

I recently had the pleasure of dining at Mel's Diner and I must say, G, our server, provided exceptional service throughout our visit. From the moment we were seated, G greeted us with a warm smile and made us feel incredibly welcome.

G's customer service skills were truly outstanding. They were attentive, knowledgeable, and went above and beyond to ensure our dining experience was enjoyable. G patiently answered all our questions about the menu, provided insightful recommendations, and accommodated our special requests with utmost care.

Not only did G promptly take our orders, but they also checked on us regularly to ensure we had everything we needed. Their attention to detail and genuine enthusiasm to make our meal memorable was evident in every interaction. G's cheerful demeanor and genuine passion for their work created a positive and inviting atmosphere in the restaurant.

Overall, G's service at Mel's Diner was outstanding. They exceeded our expectations with their professionalism, friendliness, and dedication to ensuring a delightful dining experience. I highly recommend Mel's Diner, especially with G as your server, for anyone seeking exceptional service and a memorable meal.

This was a great choice for dinner. Kids got a kids meal (alot of food). And we had a fried chicken hoagie and a double cheeseburger. Very Nice food and our waitrice was great.
If only i lived a bit closer i would be a regular. ( denmark, EU )

Great food, old time diner feel. The prices and portions are incredible, tasty home cooking. Shakes are awesome can't get enough of this place. My favorite place to eat south of Orlando.

Everyone is always so kind and friendly. I recommend the veggie hash, sooo yum. Best diner around hands down. Keep it up Mel’s. You’ll forever be one of my staples!

Loved Mel's Diner. All I got was a quinoa salad bowl with shrimp because I didn't want a heavy lunch. Still, this was delicious for a cheap little diner. Would like to come back some day and try some other dishes!

Our waiter was amazing, Harold Angel
Best I've seen in a very long time, anywhere. Attentive, caring , fast, and informative. Other than that , Mels is Mels same everything . Lived here 20 years year round , nothing really changed. Needs diabetic sugar free deserts since the population is over 65 and diabetic.

The kind of place you want to dine at daily. It's easy to see that quite a few do!

Great food, variety to please everyone, and service that treats you like family (better than that, actually!)

It's wonderful to see and experience a diner who is doing it right. Attention to detail from the esthetic, the cleanliness, the menu.

We will definitely be returning again soon!