Mela's Cafe & Restaurant
Restaurant · Flushing
Savor global flavors in the heart of Flushing
About Mela's Cafe & Restaurant
Nestled in the heart of Flushing at 1735 Washington Ave, Bronx, NY 10457, Mela's Cafe & Restaurant offers an enchanting culinary journey that has earned us a well-deserved rating of 4.6/5 based on 100 reviews. Our unique blend of traditional and contemporary flavors creates a dining experience that...
Nestled in the heart of Flushing at 1735 Washington Ave, Bronx, NY 10457, Mela's Cafe & Restaurant offers an enchanting culinary journey that has earned us a well-deserved rating of 4.6/5 based on 100 reviews. Our unique blend of traditional and contemporary flavors creates a dining experience that is both familiar and exciting. We pride ourselves on sourcing fresh ingredients and preparing them with care, ensuring each dish tells its own story. Whether you're savoring the aromatic spices of our Indian cuisine or exploring the vibrant tastes from around the world, Mela's promises a memorable meal in a warm and inviting atmosphere. Come join us to discover why we are more than just a restaurant; we are an adventure for your palate.
What Customers Say About Mela's Cafe & Restaurant
Mela's Cafe & Restaurant is a hidden gem known for its friendly service, reasonable prices, and delicious food. The Cubano and BEC sandwich are highly recommended. It's a popular spot for breakfast and lunch among locals and workers.
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Tip: Try the Cubano or BEC sandwich. It's a popular spot for breakfast and lunch, especially among workers in the area.
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Mela's Cafe & Restaurant Flushing Reviews
This is a bright and cheerful breakfast place. You know their food is fresh because call the early morning working people are coming here to get their breakfast and lunch items-- it's surrounded by police, fdny and industrial spaces, so it's filled with workers who want good food at good prices. The mangu is delicious, I can do mangu with egg and onion, sometimes cheese, while I'm sure the tres golpes is amazing I just cannot manage salami fried in addition to the rest. The sandwich they whipped up for me is pictured here, my "egg alternative" breakfast sandwich is cheese on a roll with the marinated onions. It was perfect. Bonus: serve your own coffee. Truly a dying tradition in NYC, but this is the old school give them cash and walk over and grab your cup of coffee and go. Even the decaf orange has caffeine in it because these owners know their customers need it!
Service is good and you can see everything being prepared in the kitchen. A+ Their breakfast is good. Edited 4/3/2023 I tried their Cubano for lunch. Loved it! Give it a try, recommended.
This place was great. Stopped here in between work meetings and bought the steak sandwich. The people working were really friendly and the food was excellent. Not expensive at all. I will be back
Best cubano I’ve had in a while , staff was amazing, very welcoming , cafe it self feels at home. This cafe blew my mind , i highly recommend stopping by Mela’s
Good experience overall, they have some healthy options on the menu. Friendly staff and decent prices, you can dine in using the long table along the windows but no chairs at the moment.
Intimate Gem tucked away from the bustle...
This is a bright and cheerful breakfast place. You know their food is fresh because call the early morning working people are coming here to get their breakfast and lunch items-- it's surrounded by police, fdny and industrial spaces, so it's filled with workers who want good food at good prices. The mangu is delicious, I can do mangu with egg and onion, sometimes cheese, while I'm sure the tres golpes is amazing I just cannot manage salami fried in addition to the rest. The sandwich they whipped up for me is pictured here, my "egg alternative" breakfast sandwich is cheese on a roll with the marinated onions. It was perfect. Bonus: serve your own coffee. Truly a dying tradition in NYC, but this is the old school give them cash and walk over and grab your cup of coffee and go. Even the decaf orange has caffeine in it because these owners know their customers need it!
Service is good and you can see everything being prepared in the kitchen. A+ Their breakfast is good. Edited 4/3/2023 I tried their Cubano for lunch. Loved it! Give it a try, recommended.
This place was great. Stopped here in between work meetings and bought the steak sandwich. The people working were really friendly and the food was excellent. Not expensive at all. I will be back
Best cubano I’ve had in a while , staff was amazing, very welcoming , cafe it self feels at home. This cafe blew my mind , i highly recommend stopping by Mela’s
Good experience overall, they have some healthy options on the menu. Friendly staff and decent prices, you can dine in using the long table along the windows but no chairs at the moment.
Intimate Gem tucked away from the bustle...
Definitely a hidden gem. Fresh on the spot food, delicious. Near the 48 precinct so the neighborhood is safe and staff are very friendly...
Great and friendly service. Quality food at reasonable prices. Popular place...
One of the best mom and pop Café I've been to. They cook with love and passion and the food is amazing. This is honestly a hidden gem in the Bronx that I will be going to many more times.
Chicken sandwich was great, friendly staff and quick service
Wow wow wow Ordered a chicken warp and it was awesome. Now I will be a life time customer.
Amazed how good the grist was a must try great customer service hospitality and good prices for food if your near stop by I highly recommend it!!!!
Went there for the first time yesterday and I ordered the Cuban Panini. It was fantastic! Hot, moist and juicy. The pork was so tasty, the pickle gave it some great crunch and the bread was excellent. The ladies there are very proud of what they cooked. When we got there, one of the ladies took the time to show us everything that was just cooked in the steam buffet. My buddy, got the Italian sub and he also loved it. Definitely worth checking out, its a hidden gem in the Bronx!
Came here 2 yrs ago for work in the area. Stopped in at Mela's, people are SUPER NICE and food is delicious! That's why I stopped in again today 9/18/18. Will be back all week! Yumm! 10/25/18 Came back to the area for work...stopped by all week! Today I had the pork stuffed with apple, rice, beans and I was reminded to have my veggies (green beans)!! DELICIOUS!!! I wish I could take all 3 ladies that work there back to Chicago w me! I don't have to go into work tomorrow but I'm thinking of crossing the GW bridge just to have bfast there!
This is a gem. A great find . The flavor is delicious everything is good the staff if friendly.
I tried Mela's today for the first time and the BEC sandwich was outstanding!! The building has old world charm outside and in!! I think I found my new breakfast spot!!
Chicken sandwich was great, friendly staff and quick service
Wow wow wow Ordered a chicken warp and it was awesome. Now I will be a life time customer.
One of the best mom and pop Café I've been to. They cook with love and passion and the food is amazing. This is honestly a hidden gem in the Bronx that I will be going to many more times.
Amazed how good the grist was a must try great customer service hospitality and good prices for food if your near stop by I highly recommend it!!!!
This is a gem. A great find . The flavor is delicious everything is good the staff if friendly.
I tried Mela's today for the first time and the BEC sandwich was outstanding!! The building has old world charm outside and in!! I think I found my new breakfast spot!!
Great and friendly service. Quality food at reasonable prices. Popular place...
Came here 2 yrs ago for work in the area. Stopped in at Mela's, people are SUPER NICE and food is delicious! That's why I stopped in again today 9/18/18. Will be back all week! Yumm! 10/25/18 Came back to the area for work...stopped by all week! Today I had the pork stuffed with apple, rice, beans and I was reminded to have my veggies (green beans)!! DELICIOUS!!! I wish I could take all 3 ladies that work there back to Chicago w me! I don't have to go into work tomorrow but I'm thinking of crossing the GW bridge just to have bfast there!
Definitely a hidden gem. Fresh on the spot food, delicious. Near the 48 precinct so the neighborhood is safe and staff are very friendly...
Went there for the first time yesterday and I ordered the Cuban Panini. It was fantastic! Hot, moist and juicy. The pork was so tasty, the pickle gave it some great crunch and the bread was excellent. The ladies there are very proud of what they cooked. When we got there, one of the ladies took the time to show us everything that was just cooked in the steam buffet. My buddy, got the Italian sub and he also loved it. Definitely worth checking out, its a hidden gem in the Bronx!
Old school restaurant with limited menu. Closes early in the afternoon. Breakfast and lunch served...not a modern experience, but the chicken sandwich I rendered was delicious and prices were reasonable
Old school restaurant with limited menu. Closes early in the afternoon. Breakfast and lunch served...not a modern experience, but the chicken sandwich I rendered was delicious and prices were reasonable
Really great diner breakfast! Friendly, fast service. Very reasonable prices.
People are great , food is really good… used to go there every day when worked in the neighborhood
Melas is home cuisine and very mild flavor prepared foods, and that’s a good thing nothing is overwhelming in flavor, very delicated with the garlic and is very important to have a nice clean finish like their food.
Melas is home cuisine and very mild flavor prepared foods, and that’s a good thing nothing is overwhelming in flavor, very delicated with the garlic and is very important to have a nice clean finish like their food.
Really great diner breakfast! Friendly, fast service. Very reasonable prices.
People are great , food is really good… used to go there every day when worked in the neighborhood
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