The atmosphere is eclectic and welcoming. It was busy and lively with lots of kitschy things to see on the walls and behind the bar with vinyl sheathes from decades past as the menu backs. The staff was friendly and reminded me of the crowd I tend to run around with. Artsy and alternative types welcome with a smile and eye-contact as they genuinely ask how you are doing today. This was a welcome change from what is usually encountered when entering an establishment; cold, don't want to be bothered to be there and insincere welcomes.
Our server was Ian, who welcomed us and immediately got us water and brought K a sample of 2 of his suggested beers for her to try. Ultimately she chose one called "Two Brothers". When M got there, she ordered a margarita and we dove into the large menu. Ian was ever present, not in an annoying "hurry up and order" way but in a helpful way. He answered questions that I had and made sure that I knew all the options available to me with my restrictions. I didn't have to ask about a dedicated fryer for their french fries, he offered that information right way. Unfortunately, fries were out of the question in my case, but someone who doesn't have an issue with cross-contamination could have them.
I ordered the "Bushwood Club", which was LOADED and overflowing with goodness. The coleslaw is a vinegar base with a bit of a kick of spice to it and it was delicious. I suggest having them put it on the side though as it can make the bread of the sandwich soggy. They do not skimp on portions at all. Half my plate was coleslaw and the other half was sandwich, and the plates are quite large. I got a whole sandwich but probably should have gotten a half. With the gluten free bread option, the slices are a bit small so they give you two sandwiches when you order a "whole". I had planned on taking one home and having it for lunch the next day, but with the coleslaw sauce making the bread soggy, I ended up pulling out the insides of the sandwich and eating it.
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| Bushwood Club with Coleslaw |
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| Look at all the goodness shoved in there! |
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| Seriously a ton of food! |
If you miss a good grilled cheese sandwich, filled with Smoked turkey, hickory bacon, rosemary onion aioli, romaine lettuce, sliced tomato, provolone...then the Bushwood Club is for you, and you can have it Gluten Free!
MELT gets an enthusiastic seal of approval from me. I will definitely be back...there are still a good 12 sandwiches I want to try on their menu. (Of course I will have questions regarding some ingredients, but they sound delicious.)
If you have a location near you, go check them out!
