Mel's Cafe

This place was busy, for good reason. I had the tenderloin, which was great. The service was excellent. Three staff waited on me, in addition to my server. Definitely recommend!

I'm not from Jeff City, but was driving by and seen that the place was packed, so I stopped to eat. Super friendly staff, beyond reasonable prices. I don't normally like anybody's white gravy but my own, but my server recommended the Country Fried Steak. It came with 2 sides in addition to the mashed potatoes and gravy. The food came out fairly quickly even though they were busy. It was steaming hot and fresh. The steak was so tender and had great flavor. It was NOT dried out or hard, like some I've had other places. And the gravy wasn't too thick and had good flavor, I didn't even need to add salt or pepper. Which is surprising for me. Everybody made sure I was ok and topped off my coffee when needed. They all worked as a team. It was great to see. Also when cleaning the tables, they actually lifted the table tents to clean under those too. I almost never see anybody do that.... good job

Great food and amazing workers.

Good food, broasted chicken was great. Our server Kim was awesome. Will definitely be back.

Sometimes there is a short wait but it's worth it. Great service, they are a well oiled machine. Biscuits are great but everything is. We have never had bad food here. Parking: Plenty.

My wife's mom would make chicken and dumplings once a year on New Years Day. She has tried to find some like hers. The closest shes found is at Mel's. They also have actual chocolate meringue pie, not chocolate cream. The price was great and even though we got there at close to closing time the staff were wonderful.

I like French Toast and their's was really good. It was hot and soft with good butter and syrup. I only got 2 but it wasn't enough lol

Love their breakfast and lunch menu. My son loves their biscuits and gravy. It's delicious. My sister loves their fried chicken. She says better than the other chicken places. Yum, yum Parking: It's busy all the time.