My hubby and I ate here this morning after experiencing Newport restaurant sticker shock the night before, and it was a pleasant surprise to find a simple, cheap diner for our breakfast. We both had omelettes with home fries and toast - both great and extremely cheap! I had a veggie & feta and my husband had chourico & cheese. Home fries were yummy. Only minor gripes: it's a Greek diner without a spinach and feta omelette (they had feta and a zillion other toppings, but no spinach). Also, aside from feta it seemed they had only american cheese. Otherwise, a great simple breakfast spot that will keep you full all day!
(4)
Chris P.
My girlfriend and I have been intrigued by this place for quite some time - we walk by it frequently. They have two large windows on Broadway, and squarely in the center of one window it says "LUNCH" and the other "BREAKFAST". With such an aggressive advertisement, we simply had to try it. Unfortunately, it didn't meet our expectations. The service was super friendly and personable, so I want to give a better rating - but it was about the greasiest breakfast i've had. The potatoes (they use russet potatoes, which are not my favorite) were not very tasty. Prices are cheap, for sure - I know of nowhere you can get two eggs, home fries and toast for $3.00. However, I just don't think it's someplace I'd recommend.
(2)
Jim R.
I've been buy this place quite a few times, and one time I decided to try it with a friend. I always "try" to give places the benefit of the doubt, but this wound up being pretty bad. The owner behind the counter was friendly and personable, but the place is absolutely filthy. The food was really not good as the eggs were overcooked and made on a dirty grill that wasn't cleaned before they were made (as I could tell with bits and pieces of other food in them). The pancakes were okay but a bit dry. I can see why one review was filtered because more than likely the filtered reviewer was someone that is affiliated with Mel's, or has some investment in it because I don't know where he/she could have possibly come up with a review of the place being at all clean! The bathroom was really bad too, and you had to walk through a storage room with things thrown all over to get to it. The floor was really disgusting and needed to be power washed!! The front and back windows really need a good cleaning as well. I am giving this a two star instead of one because you really can not beat the price. It really is one of the cheapest places in Newport, but the cleanliness mostly and food is a real turnoff. These little things (which are pretty important things in this kind of business) are simple to fix and can be easily turned around but don't know why the owners can not see this as a problem.
(2)
Sean M.
Mel's has a new sign it says "Mel's Caffino" not sure if it has changed hands or not. I have been coming here for a long time. Always for breakfast and almost exclusively I order a Chorizo and Cheese omelet. This last visit I noticed the coffee was better than usual and the pancakes were a tad dry. My Chorizo and Cheese omelet was good, as always. Sometimes I get the Portuguese omelet instead. * When I was younger this was a "hangover" bfast place for me. Saw it still is for some ;). * Nice counter, and plenty of tables. * Great downtown location. * No AC
(3)
BigJohnS F.
My second one-star review. Diner food (my very favorite kind), simple, classic, easy-to-prepare, but ruined by indifference and carelessness. They were out of more things than they had. The food was filling and did not poison me, but that is about all I can say good for it. The place was filthy, especially the restroom. The service was indifferent. Cheap, but not worth the price.
(1)
Dave J.
VERY dated. Doesn't look clean. This is where to meet the locals. Servers are inattentive. Food is mediocre and very fried. Good value if you can stand it.
(2)
Heather B.
The food was very basic breakfast food but very few veggie choices to add to an omelette. Just meats and cheese. Coffee was good. I would never go back because the place is filthy. Cobwebs from drop ceilings, dust all over. Afraid of filth in bathroom. BOH needs to take a look.
(2)
Jeffrey P.
Our waitress was very friendly and attentive, but the menu is meat centric and lacks an inventive flair. If you're hungry for a basic breakfast, this place will do. The coffee was decent.
(2)
Beth L.
Best pancakes in a while!! This place may not seem like much from the outside and may even seen a little sketch inside...but let me tell you...the breakfast here is reasonable and very good! They are very basic here ...plastic cups...patterned napkins from the supermarket and basic decor...but the1y have good old fashioned food here! Plus no lines and waiting like the other crazy touristy breakfast places around. Sunday mornings can be crazy for breakfast places in Newport so naturally it was great we could sit right away. We will be back
(4)
PJ D.
Solid breakfast for a reasonable price. Locals are here so it has that non-touristy feel that I like. It's very real!
Takes Reservations : No Delivery : No Take-out : Yes Accepts Credit Cards : Yes Good For : Breakfast, Lunch Wheelchair Accessible : Yes Good for Kids : No Good for Groups : Yes Attire : Casual Noise Level : Quiet Alcohol : No Outdoor Seating : No Wi-Fi : No Has TV : Yes Waiter Service : Yes
Shannon H.
My hubby and I ate here this morning after experiencing Newport restaurant sticker shock the night before, and it was a pleasant surprise to find a simple, cheap diner for our breakfast. We both had omelettes with home fries and toast - both great and extremely cheap! I had a veggie & feta and my husband had chourico & cheese. Home fries were yummy. Only minor gripes: it's a Greek diner without a spinach and feta omelette (they had feta and a zillion other toppings, but no spinach). Also, aside from feta it seemed they had only american cheese. Otherwise, a great simple breakfast spot that will keep you full all day!
(4)Chris P.
My girlfriend and I have been intrigued by this place for quite some time - we walk by it frequently. They have two large windows on Broadway, and squarely in the center of one window it says "LUNCH" and the other "BREAKFAST". With such an aggressive advertisement, we simply had to try it. Unfortunately, it didn't meet our expectations. The service was super friendly and personable, so I want to give a better rating - but it was about the greasiest breakfast i've had. The potatoes (they use russet potatoes, which are not my favorite) were not very tasty. Prices are cheap, for sure - I know of nowhere you can get two eggs, home fries and toast for $3.00. However, I just don't think it's someplace I'd recommend.
(2)Jim R.
I've been buy this place quite a few times, and one time I decided to try it with a friend. I always "try" to give places the benefit of the doubt, but this wound up being pretty bad. The owner behind the counter was friendly and personable, but the place is absolutely filthy. The food was really not good as the eggs were overcooked and made on a dirty grill that wasn't cleaned before they were made (as I could tell with bits and pieces of other food in them). The pancakes were okay but a bit dry. I can see why one review was filtered because more than likely the filtered reviewer was someone that is affiliated with Mel's, or has some investment in it because I don't know where he/she could have possibly come up with a review of the place being at all clean! The bathroom was really bad too, and you had to walk through a storage room with things thrown all over to get to it. The floor was really disgusting and needed to be power washed!! The front and back windows really need a good cleaning as well. I am giving this a two star instead of one because you really can not beat the price. It really is one of the cheapest places in Newport, but the cleanliness mostly and food is a real turnoff. These little things (which are pretty important things in this kind of business) are simple to fix and can be easily turned around but don't know why the owners can not see this as a problem.
(2)Sean M.
Mel's has a new sign it says "Mel's Caffino" not sure if it has changed hands or not. I have been coming here for a long time. Always for breakfast and almost exclusively I order a Chorizo and Cheese omelet. This last visit I noticed the coffee was better than usual and the pancakes were a tad dry. My Chorizo and Cheese omelet was good, as always. Sometimes I get the Portuguese omelet instead. * When I was younger this was a "hangover" bfast place for me. Saw it still is for some ;). * Nice counter, and plenty of tables. * Great downtown location. * No AC
(3)BigJohnS F.
My second one-star review. Diner food (my very favorite kind), simple, classic, easy-to-prepare, but ruined by indifference and carelessness. They were out of more things than they had. The food was filling and did not poison me, but that is about all I can say good for it. The place was filthy, especially the restroom. The service was indifferent. Cheap, but not worth the price.
(1)Dave J.
VERY dated. Doesn't look clean. This is where to meet the locals. Servers are inattentive. Food is mediocre and very fried. Good value if you can stand it.
(2)Heather B.
The food was very basic breakfast food but very few veggie choices to add to an omelette. Just meats and cheese. Coffee was good. I would never go back because the place is filthy. Cobwebs from drop ceilings, dust all over. Afraid of filth in bathroom. BOH needs to take a look.
(2)Jeffrey P.
Our waitress was very friendly and attentive, but the menu is meat centric and lacks an inventive flair. If you're hungry for a basic breakfast, this place will do. The coffee was decent.
(2)Beth L.
Best pancakes in a while!! This place may not seem like much from the outside and may even seen a little sketch inside...but let me tell you...the breakfast here is reasonable and very good! They are very basic here ...plastic cups...patterned napkins from the supermarket and basic decor...but the1y have good old fashioned food here! Plus no lines and waiting like the other crazy touristy breakfast places around. Sunday mornings can be crazy for breakfast places in Newport so naturally it was great we could sit right away. We will be back
(4)PJ D.
Solid breakfast for a reasonable price. Locals are here so it has that non-touristy feel that I like. It's very real!
(4)