Mel's Southern Diner opened in 2013 to serve Hot Springs' residents and visitors breakfast or lunch daily with the finest country cooking in Garland County.  Located on US Highway 270 near the Garland County Fairgrounds, Mel's Diner offers an oasis to travelers, local residents, workers from nearby businesses, fairgoers, and visitors to nearby Lake Catherine. 

Mel's offers Full home-cooked meals for breakfast or lunch. Start any day off right with a Classic egg breakfast with whole hog sausage smokey bacon or southern pit ham. Mel's loaded omelet plate will satisfy the hungriest.  Keep it light and order the Biscuits and White or sausage Gravy.  Mel's offers the best "Old Fashioned" Burgers and fries to be found anywhere. The "Triple Decker" Club or B.L.T is sure to satisfy or order the "Monster Reuben".  Delivery is available on orders over $25 with advance notice.  If you haven't stopped by Mel's Southern Diner, then now is the time to head that way.  Only 6 miles south of the M.L.K. by-pass (exit 9) on Highway 270 near the intersection of Highway 270 and 171 (County Line between Hot Springs and Jones Mill). You'll be glad you stopped by!