Mel's Diner - Waterloo

I want to thank Jordan for the amazing service she provided at the restaurant! She was very friendly and welcoming. My friend and I tried the Mac n cheese grilled cheese with sweet potato fries, buttermilk pancakes, and bacon, and everything was absolutely delicious. We will definitely return to take on the godfather challenge with some friends next time!

My friend and I had an absolutely delicious lunch at this restaurant. I can honestly say that the chicken rice soup was the best soup I have ever had outside of my own home. My friend ordered the French toast and she absolutely loved it. The waitress was incredibly kind and patient with my elderly companion, even though it was very busy with the lunch rush. I have been to many expensive restaurants where the staff does not seem to appreciate older customers with questions, but this young lady was a breath of fresh air. She was always smiling and made our lunch a truly enjoyable experience. We have decided that this will be our new spot for weekly lunches, and we cannot wait to try the dessert next time as it looked heavenly.

Located in the UWaterloo plaza, this restaurant is one of the best spots for dining in. The vintage-style setting creates a great ambiance. The menu offers a variety of options for all-day breakfast, brunch, and lunch. The service is relatively fast, but there may be a 10-15 minute wait during peak times due to the busy nature of the restaurant.

The place looks good but the food is not up to the standards. Our food wasn't even hot when they served it. Food felt dry, burnt their homefries were stale. The quality didn't seem good either. Food isn't worth it but for a retro diner experience it's okay.

I recently visited Mel's Diner for brunch and had an overall positive experience.The atmosphere was charming and welcoming, and the staff was polite and attentive throughout my visit.I ordered the Meat Lovers Skillet, which was flavorful and filling, though the sausage and bacon were a bit overcooked and slightly burnt. Despite this small issue, I still enjoyed my meal and appreciated the great service.I would recommend this restaurant to others looking for a cozy spot to grab a bite to eat!