Mel's Southern Diner

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Breakfast Plates

Served from 8am – 10:30am – Breakfast may end early at the cook's discretion.

CLASSIC JR.

5.50

1 Egg Cooked to Order, Hashbrowns, 2 Slices of Bacon OR 1 Sausage Patty,  

And 1 Slice of White OR Wheat Toast (Exchange Meat for Ham - $.99) 

EXCHANGE TOAST FOR BISCUIT - $.75 - ADD SIDE OF GRAVY - $.79 

CLASSIC

9.99

2 Cooked to Order Eggs, Hashbrowns, 3 Slices of Bacon OR 2 Sausage Patties, 

And 2 Slices of White OR Wheat Toast (Exchange Meat for Ham $.99) 

EXCHANGE TOAST FOR BISCUIT - $.75 - ADD SIDE OF GRAVY - $.79 

CHEESE OMELET PLATE

10.49

2 Egg Omelete with Your Choice of Cheese (American, Pepper Jack, Swiss, or Shredded Cheddar), Hashbrowns, 2 Slices of Bacon OR 1 Sausage Patty, And 2 Slices of White OR Wheat Toast 

EXCHANGE TOAST FOR BISCUIT - $.75 - ADD SIDE OF GRAVY - $.79 

(JUST THE OMELET - $4.99)

WESTERN OMELET PLATE

$10.49

Ham, Bell Peppers and Onions, Your choice of Cheese (American, Pepper Jack, Swiss or Shredded Cheddar), Hashbrowns, and 2 Slices of White OR Wheat Toast (JUST THE OMELET - $4.99)

You May Subsitute the Ham for Sausage or Bacon  

ADD MUSHROOMS OR JALAPENOS FOR $.50 EACH  

PANCAKE PLATTER

$11.50

2 Fluffy Pancakes or 2 Thick Slices of French Toast, 2 Eggs Cooked to Order, Hashbrowns, 2 Slices of Bacon OR 2 Sausage Patties 

ADD A SLICE OF TOAST OR A BISCUIT 

- $.75 - ADD SIDE OF GRAVY $.79 

(OR FRENCH TOAST PLATTER _ $12.50 SATURDAY ONLY)

AL LA CART

Breakfast Toaster or Biscuit Sandwich (Bacon, Sausage OR Ham) $4.49 


Meat only $3.00 - Add Cheese for $.50 - Add Egg for $1.70 - Breakfast BLT $6.49


Small Biscuit and Gravy $2.49 - Large Biscuit and Gravy $4.92 (Add Sausage - $.40(S)/$.80(L) - 3 Strips of Bacon OR 2 Sausage Patties OR 1 Slice of Ham $3.59


1 Egg $1.70 - White OR Wheat Toast $1.49 - 1 Biscuit $1.49 - Side of Gravy $.79 - Hash browns $2.89 - Individual Pancake $2.49 - 2 Slices of French Toast $5.79


Mel's Premium Angus Burgers

All Burgers are 4.5 Ounces

Hamburger

$5.75

(Double Hamburger $8.25)

Dressed with Mayo, Mustard, Lettuce, Tomato, Onion, and Pickle 

Cheeseburger

$6.24

(Double Cheeseburger $9.24) 

Dressed with Mayo, Mustard, Lettuce, Tomato, Onion, and Pickle

Mushroom and Swiss

$7.49

(Double Mushroom and Swiss $10.24)

Dressed with Sauteed Mushrooms, Brown Gravy and Swiss Cheese 

Jalapeno and Pepper Jack

$7.49

(Double Jalapeno and Pepper Jack $10.24)

Dressed with Sauteed Jalapenos, Mayo, Mustard, Lettuce, Tomato and Onion

Patty Melt

$7.14

(Double Patty Melt $9.64)

On Grilled Texas Toast, with Sauteed Onions, American Cheese and Pepper Jack Cheese


Bacon and BBQ Cheddar Burger

$8.23

(Double Bacon and BBQ Cheddar $10.73)

Dressed with Sweet Baby Rays BBQ, Cheddar Cheese, Bacon, Lettuce, Tomato, and Onion 

Fiery Hot Habanero

$9.23

(Double Fiery Hot Habanero $11.98)

Dressed with Sauteed Habaneros and Jalapenos, Bacon, Pepper Jack Cheese, Mayo, Mustard, Lettuce, Tomato, and Onion.


Mel's Premium Sandwiches

Mel’s Sandwiches

Fresh Sliced Sandwiches (Monday-Friday Only)

All Sandwiches Are Served with Classic Lays Chips

Don’t Want Chips? Add an order of Fries, Tater Tots or Onion Rings

Fries and Tater Tots - $2.50 - Onion Rings - $3.99 - Add Bacon to Any Burger for $1.49 - Add Grilled Onions to Any Burger for $.50

Add Jalapenos or Mushrooms to Any Burger for $.75 - Extra Vegetables are $.50

Ultimate Grilled Cheese

$3.99

American, Swiss and Shredded Cheddar Cheese on Grilled Texas Toast (Add Ham $1.99)

Country Fried Steak or Chicken

$7.99

Mayo, Mustard, Lettuce, Tomato, Onion and Pickle 

Catfish Fillet

$7.99

(THURSDAY AND FRIDAY ONLY!!)

Tartar Sauce, Lettuce, Tomato, Onions and Pickles, Served on a Toasted Bun (Add Cheese $.50)

Grilled Chicken

$7.99

Mayo, Mustard, Lettuce, Tomato, Onion and Pickles (Add Cheese $.50)

Chicken Bacon Ranch

$9.98

Grilled OR Crispy Chicken, American, Your Choice of Cheese Bacon, Lettuce and Tomato

Classic B.L.T

$8.99

Mayo, Lettuce, Tomato, and Bacon, Served on White OR Wheat Toast (Add Cheese $.50) 

Mel’s Old Fashion Triple Decker Club

$14.99

Ham, Turkey, Bacon, Swiss and American Cheese, Mayo OR Mustard, Lettuce and Tomato

Mel’s Club Sub (Hot OR Cold)

$10.99

Ham, Turkey, Your Choice of Cheese, Mayo OR Mustard, Lettuce, Tomato, Onion and Pickle, On A Toasted Hoagie

Mel’s Classic Reuban

$10.99

1000 Island OR Mustard, Corn Beef, Sauerkraut, and Swiss Cheese on Toasted Seedless Marbled Rye

French Dip

$10.99

Roast Beef, Swiss OR Pepper Jack Cheese on a Toasted Hoagie Roll. Served with Au Jus 

Philly Cheese Steak

11.99

Roast Beef, Sauteed Bell Peppers and Onions, with Swiss or Pepper Jack Cheese on a Toasted Hoagie Roll (Get a side of Au Jus for $.99) 


Mel's Daily Plate Lunches

Plate Lunches Are Served Monday – Friday From 11am – 1pm All Plate Lunches Are Served With Grilled Texas Toast and 2 Sides

Open Face Roast Beef

12.99

6 Ounces of Thinly Sliced Roast Beef On Top of Grilled Texas Toast and Covered with Brown Gravy

Hamburger Steak

12.99

8 Ounces of Aungus Ground Beef Hand Patted and Stuffed with Mel’s Secret Seasoning and Onions and Then Topped with Grilled Onions and Brown Gravy (Add Mushrooms for $.75) 

Fried Catfish Fillets (THURSDAY & FRIDAY ONLY)

12.99

2 Whole Catfish Fillets (US Farm Raised) Deep Fried and Golden Brown served with Hush Puppies

Country Fried Steak or Chicken

12.99

Sirloin Steak or Whole Muscle Chicken Breast Deep Fried and Topped with Your Choice of Gravy

Chicken Strip Plate

12.99

2 or 3 (Depending on Size) Chicken Breast Tenders Deep Fried and Golden Brown, Served with Your Choice of Dipping Sauce

Mesquite Grilled Pork Chops

12.99

2 Bone In Center Cut Pork Chops seasoned with Mel’s Secret Seasoning (Add Gravy for $.79) 

Vegetable Plate

7.79

3 Sides of Your Choice

Sides Al A Carte

2.50 per side

Sides Are Subject to Change – Ask Your Waitress for Available Sides

Mashed Potatoes - Okra - Side Salad - Green Beans - Mac-N-Cheese - Black Eyed Peas - Pinto Beans - 5 Hush Puppies ½ Order of Fries OR ½ Order of Tater Tot - 5 Hush Puppies - Full Order of Fries, Tater Tots $2.50 - Side of Onion Rings - $3.99 


Baskets, Salads, Kid's Corner & Drinks

Baskets

All Baskets are Served with an Order of Fries or Tater Tots - Add a Side of Onion Rings for $2.00 

Catfish Basket (THURSDAY & FRIDAY ONLY)

10.49

2 Whole Catfish Fillets Served with A Side of TarTar Sauce

Chicken Strip Basket

9.95

2 or 3 (Depending on Size) Deep Fried and Golden Brown Chicken Strips Served with Your Choice of Dipping Sauce 

Dipping Sauces

Ranch

BBQ

Honey Mustard


Salads

Salads are Served with Crackers Add an Egg to Any Salad for $1.70

House Salad

3.99

Lettuce, Tomato, Cheddar Cheese, Bacon Bits, and Croutons 

Grilled or Crispy Chicken

10.99

Lettuce, Tomato, Cheddar Cheese, Bacon Bits, Croutons and Diced Grilled or Crispy Chicken 

Chef Salad

$13.99

Lettuce, Tomato, Cheddar Cheese, Bacon Bits, Diced Ham, Diced Turkey, Red Onion, Boiled Egg, and Croutons 

(Add Grilled Or Crispy Chicken for $3.50) 

Salad Dressings

Ranch ~ 1000 Island ~ Olive Garden Italian ~ Honey Mustard ~ Blue Cheese


Kids Corner

Breakfast (Small Drink Included)

1 Egg, 2 Slices of Bacon OR 1 Sausage Patty, Small Hashbrown, ½ Slice of White or Wheat Toast -- $6.99 

1 Pancake, 2 Bacon OR 1 Sausage Patty, and 1 Egg -- $6.65 

Biscuit and Gravy with 2 Slices of Bacon OR 1 Sausage Patty -- $5.83 


(Milk or Juice is $.50 Extra)

Lunch (Small Drink Included)

Grilled Cheese with Fries OR Tater Tots -- $4.99

6 Chicken Nuggets with Fries OR Tater Tots -- $5.99 

2 Fish Strips with Fries or Tater Tots -- $6.49 (THURSDAY AND FRIDAY ONLY!!)

Frito Chili Pie -- $4.99 

Hamburger with Fries or Tater Tots -- $6.25 (Add Cheese for $.50) 


(Milk or Juice is $.50 Extra)



Drinks

Drinks

See below

Mt. Dew ~ Dr. Pepper ~ Pepsi ~ Starry ~ Diet Mt. Dew – Diet Pepsi ~ Pink Lemonade ~ Fruit Punch ~ Sweet Tea (Lemon $.25) ~ Un-Sweet Tea (Lemon $.25) Orange Juice or Milk (White or Chocolate) ~ Small $1.89 ~ Large $2.49

Coffee $1.49 ~ Hot Tea $1. 69


To-Go Drinks -- Jumbo (32oz)  $3.00 ~ Medium (20oz) $2.50 ~ Small ($2.00) ~

Welcome to Mel's Southern Diner! We appreciate you!! Custom catering for your events from meals for two or enough to feed the whole crowd are available from Mel's Southern Diner. Call us for a free quote. We serve a wide selection of meals, sandwiches or casseroles.

Catering

MEAT CHOICES

Beef Brisket

Pulled Pork

Baby Back Ribs

Smothered Pork Chops

Southern Fried Catfish

Fried or Baked Chicken

Chicken Fried Steak or Chicken

Many more choices available - just call.


BREAD CHOICES

Cornbread (savory, sweet or jalapeno)

Yeast Rolls

Hush puppies (regular or jalapeno)

Garlic Texas Toast

Garlic French Bread

More Choices Available - just call

VEGETABLE CHOICES

Mashed Potatoes

Green Beans

Nibblet or Cob Corn

Mac-N-Cheese

Coleslaw

Potato Salad

Purple Hull Peas

Baked Beans

Many more choices available - just call

BEVERAGE CHOICES

Mel's Sugar Cane Sweet Tea (un-sweet)

Mel's Country Pink Lemonade

Assorted Canned Sodas

Bottled Water

Coffee

More Choices Available - just call.

DESSERT CHOICES

Peach, Apple or Blackberry Cobbler

Banana Pudding

Assorted Cookie Platter

Fudge Brownies

Coconut, Chocolate, or Lemon Meringue Pie

Pecan Pie

4 Layer Chocolate Delight

Strawberry Shortcake

Many More Choices Available - just call.

CASSEROLE CHOICES

Green Bean

Baked Mac-N-Cheese

Broccoli, Rice and Cheese

Lima Bean w/Smoked Ham

More Choices Available - just call.

APPETIZERS

Deviled Eggs

Bacon Wrapped Jalapenos

Stuffed Mushrooms

Turkey or Ham Pinwheels

Mini Quiches

More Choices Available - just call.

TRAYS

Assorted Vegetable Tray

Assorted Cheese Tray

Assorted Meat Tray

Combination Platter

More Choices Available - just call.

SANDWICHES

Ham, Turkey, Roast Beef - Choice Of Breads

B.L.T.

Club

Reuben

Tuna, Chicken, Egg Salad - Choice of Breads

More Choices Available - just call.

Custom catering for your events from meals for two or enough to feed the whole crowd are available from Mel's Southern Diner. Call us for a free quote. We serve a wide selection of meals, sandwiches or casseroles.

Mel's Southern Diner

4889 Malvern Rd, Hot Springs, AR 71901, USA

+1.501-262-9200

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