Mel's Diner Menu

2956 Johnston St, Lafayette, LA 70503
  • Desserts & Delights

    • Malts And Shakes

      Vanilla, chocolate, strawberry, pineapple.
      $8.45
    • Pecan Pie

      Rich, buttery crust filled with a sweet, gooey pecan mixture, topped with crunchy pecan halves.
      $6.45
    • Apple Pie

      À la mode add extra charge.
      $6.45
    • Cheesecake With Toppings

      Strawberry, cherry or chocolate, with whipped cream.
      $7.15
  • Breakfast Served 24 Hours a Day

    • Country Boy Special

      2 eggs cooked to order with a chopped steak or chicken fried steak.
      $15.60
    • Chef's Breakfast

      2 eggs cooked to order with grilled liver and onions or smoked sausage.
      $11.30
    • Two Eggs With Meat

      Cooked to order with your choice of ham, 3 strips of bacon, 2 sausage patties, 3 sausage links or corned beef hash.
      $12.85
    • One Egg With Meat

      Cooked to order with your choice of ham, 3 strips of bacon, 2 sausage patties, 3 sausage links or corned beef hash.
      $11.85
    • Two Eggs (No Meat)

      Two eggs prepared your way: over easy, scrambled, sunny side up, or well done. Includes choice of hash brown, grits, or home fries. Bread options: toast varieties, biscuit, or muffin.
      $7.75
    • One Egg (No Meat)

      One egg cooked to your preference. Choose from hash brown, grits, or home fries. Selection of bread includes whole wheat toast to Texas toast.
      $6.75
    • Western Omelette

      3 eggs, diced ham, sautéed onions and bell pepper. Or (Eat Fit) 3 egg whites served with sliced tomato and whole wheat toast.
      $11.35
    • Pork Chops And Eggs

      2 grilled or fried pork chops and 2 XL eggs.
      $18.00
    • Ham And Cheese Omelette

      3 eggs, chopped ham and cheddar cheese.
      $11.35
    • Bacon And Mushroom Omelette

      3 eggs, sautéed mushrooms, swiss cheese and onions.
      $11.35
    • Country Scramble

      3 eggs, ground beef or chopped ham. Chopped onions on request. Add cheese for an extra charge.
      $11.35
    • Steak And Eggs

      Tender delicious U.S.D.A. Choice 8 ounce steak with 2 country fresh eggs.
      $20.00
    • Create Your Own Omelette

      Add your favorite ingredients. No charge for chopped, grilled onions.
      $9.50
  • Pancakes and Waffles

    • Pancakes (5)

      Add pecans or chocolate chips for an extra charge.
      $9.75
    • Short Stack (3)

      Add pecans or chocolate chips for an extra charge.
      $8.15
    • Two X-Tra Large Eggs, Two Strips Of Bacon, 2 Sausage Links

      And your choice of: 2 pancakes, 2 slices of French toast, 2 waffle halves, or 2 biscuit halves and cream gravy (when available).
      $12.70
    • Waffle

      Add pecans or chocolate chips.
      $9.75
    • French Toast

      Golden-brown French toast slices dusted with powdered sugar and drizzled with syrup.
      $9.00
    • Cake And Egg

      2 pancakes, 2 bacon strips and 1 egg.
      $7.75
    • Waffle N' Strips

      3 battered & fried chicken strips.
      $12.95
    • Breakfast Burrito

      Two sausage links "Blanketed" in pancakes, special flavoring.
      $7.75
  • Sides

    • One Egg

      Egg, choice of over easy, scrambled, sunny side up, or well done.
      $1.30
    • Ham, Bacon Or Sausage

      Choice of smoked ham, crispy bacon, sausage patties, or sausage links.
      $4.55
    • Corned Beef Hash

      Savory diced corned beef mixed with diced potatoes, cooked to perfection.
      $4.55
    • Hash Browns

      Crispy and golden breakfast potatoes, perfect for starting your day off right.
      $4.25
    • Grits, Or Oatmeal

      Selection of warm grits or oatmeal, variety of cold cereals available.
      $4.25
    • Toast N' Jelly

      Served with a selection of white, wheat, rye, Texas, or raisin bread, accompanied by jelly.
      $3.25
    • Raisin Toast

      Two slices of toasted bread, generously studded with raisins, typically served with butter.
      $3.25
    • Pork Chop (Each)

      Pork chop, choice of grilled or fried.
      $6.50
    • Home Fries

      Crispy diced potatoes sautéed with caramelized onions and green bell peppers.
      $6.45
    • Biscuits N' Jelly

      Fluffy, golden-brown biscuits paired with a side of grape jelly.
      $3.90
    • Biscuit N' Gravy (1)

      Fluffy biscuit topped with creamy, peppered gravy, offering a classic and hearty side.
      $3.75
    • Biscuits N' Gravy (2)

      Fluffy biscuits topped with creamy sausage gravy, seasoned with black pepper.
      $5.15
    • Cinnamon Roll

      Soft, fluffy pastry swirled with rich cinnamon butter, topped with sweet glaze.
      $6.45
    • Toasted English Muffin

      Toasted English muffin, often served with butter and jam.
      $3.25
    • Sliced Tomatoes

      Freshly sliced red tomatoes, typically served as a light and refreshing accompaniment.
      $3.70
    • Side Of White Gravy

      A side of white gravy typically includes a creamy, milk-based sauce, often seasoned with black pepper, to complement breakfast dishes.
      $1.50
    • Side Of Brown Gravy

      A side of thick, savory brown gravy, typically includes a blend of meat juices and seasonings, ideal for complementing breakfast dishes.
      $1.50
  • Hamburgers

    • Hamburger Supreme

      Home style patty molded on our grill served on a heated bun with lettuce, tomato and mayonnaise. Served with pickle slice and French fried potatoes. Add cheese for an extra charge.
      $13.00
    • Hamburger

      Our home style patty with lettuce, tomato, mayonnaise and a pickle slice on the side. Add cheese for an extra charge.
      $10.35
    • Swiss And Mushroom Burger

      Home style patty, sautéed mushrooms, covered with melted swiss cheese on a bun with mayonnaise, lettuce and tomato.
      $14.25
    • Patty Melt

      Our home style patty served on grilled rye bread, 2 slices of American cheese, with chopped onions on the side.
      $11.65
    • Bacon Cheeseburger

      A home style patty grilled and seasoned, covered with two slices of American cheese, two strips of crisp bacon on a bun with lettuce, tomato and mayonnaise.
      $14.25
    • Chili Burger

      Open face toasted bun, home style hamburger patties topped with Mel's homemade chili with beans. Add cheddar or American cheese for an extra charge.
      $13.15
    • Mel's All American

      Two large home style patties, two slices of American cheese, lettuce, tomato and mayonnaise.
      $15.55
  • Po-Boys

    • Roast Beef

      French loaf filled with lettuce, tomato, mayonnaise and roast beef dipped in Mel's gravy.
      $11.55
    • Sausage

      Grilled kielbasa sausage, mayonnaise, lettuce and tomato.
      $11.55
    • Deli Combo

      Turkey or ham, American or swiss cheese, hot or cold, mayonnaise, lettuce and tomato.
      $11.55
    • Shrimp

      Grilled or fried shrimp, mayonnaise, lettuce and tomato.
      $13.00
    • Catfish

      Grilled or fried catfish, mayonnaise, lettuce and tomato.
      $15.55
  • The Sandwich Shoppe

    • Chicken Fried Steak

      Large scrumpdillyicious chicken fried steak dwarfing a bun filled with lettuce, tomato and mayonnaise.
      $13.00
    • Ham, Turkey Or Roast Beef

      Lettuce, tomato and mayonnaise on your choice of toasted bread.
      $9.45
    • Club Deluxe Triple Decker

      Your choice of ham or turkey on a triple decker with cheese, bacon, lettuce, tomato and mayonnaise.
      $14.25
    • BLT

      Bacon, lettuce, tomato and mayonnaise on your choice of bread. Add egg for an extra charge.
      $10.35
    • Grilled Cheese

      Add salad for an extra charge.
      $5.80
    • Tuna Melt On Rye

      Generous portion of cheddar cheese melted on grilled rye sandwiching our homemade fresh tuna salad.
      $8.50
    • Bird On A Bun

      A marinated grilled chicken breast with lettuce, tomato and mayonnaise. Or Served on a whole wheat bun, no chips.
      $13.00
    • Tuna Or Chicken Salad Sandwich

      Our homemade, always fresh, tuna or chicken salad with lettuce, tomato and mayonnaise.
      $8.50
    • Reuben

      Grilled rye bread, sliced corned beef, swiss cheese, sauerkraut and 1000 island dressing.
      $11.05
  • Open Faced Sandwiches

    • Hot Roast Beef

      Hot roast beef atop a crusty bread slice. Served with choice of mashed potato, french fries, home fries, or rice and gravy.
      $11.05
    • Hot Roast Turkey

      Hot roast turkey on toasted bread, served with choice of mashed potato, french fries, home fries, or rice and gravy.
      $11.50
  • Wraps

    • Chicken Wrap

      Chicken breast, cheddar cheese, tomato, green onion, and sour cream on a warm flour tortilla.
      $10.00
    • Roast Beef Wrap

      Succulent roast beef, sliced onion, bell pepper, mushrooms, cheddar cheese and sour cream.
      $10.00
    • Caesar Wrap

      Our fresh caesar salad with your choice of grilled shrimp or chicken breast.
      $12.60
  • Classic Dinners

    • Pork Chops (2)

      Grilled or fried center cut deliciously seasoned.
      $18.15
    • Fried Catfish

      Deliciously seasoned with Mel's secrets. Deep fried, served on Texas toast.
      $18.15
    • Fried Chicken Strips

      Served with honey mustard.
      $12.80
    • Grilled Tilapia

      Grilled tilapia lightly dashed with Cajun spices, cooked on our seasoned flat grill. Reminiscent of the piquant flavors of the big easy.
      $12.30
    • Liver And Onions

      Covered with smothered onions and brown gravy.
      $12.15
    • Shrimp Platter (10)

      Seasoned and tasty, served on Texas toast. Fried or grilled.
      $17.80
    • Catfish Or Chicken Monterey

      Topped with grilled bell pepper, onions and fresh tomato wedges. (Eat Fit) Served with choice of 2: squash, sliced tomato, green beans, or carrots.
      $16.85
    • U.S.D.A. Choice 8 Ounce Steak

      Add grilled shrimp (8) for an extra charge.
      $24.00
    • Homestyle Meatloaf

      A Mel's diner favorite.
      $11.65
  • On the Lite Side

    • Veggies

      Smashed potatoes, rice, fries, corn, green beans, peas, carrots, steamed squash, corn on the cob, bean of the day, or a house salad with dressing. (Any 4).
      $11.65
    • Chef Salad

      Broken iceberg lettuce, chopped turkey, julienne ham, American cheese, tomato wedges and sliced boiled egg.
      $12.70
    • Bird In A Bush

      Iceberg lettuce piled high with shredded cheddar cheese, grilled fresh mushrooms, tomato wedges, boiled egg and grilled marinated boneless breast of chicken.
      $15.30
    • House Salad

      (Eat Fit) Lettuce and tomato.
      $5.53
    • Chicken Or Tuna Salad

      In a handled skillet on a bed of chopped lettuce, our homemade tuna or chicken salad with sliced tomato. (Eat Fit) Not served with crackers.
      $7.75
    • Grilled Boneless Breast Of Chicken

      (Eat Fit) Wheat toast and salad.
      $13.00
    • Spaghetti

      With meaty marinara sauce, lettuce & tomato salad and your choice of dressing.
      $10.75
    • Caesar Salad

      Chilled combo of romaine and iceberg lettuce topped with croutons & parmesan cheese tossed in our caesar dressing. Add shrimp or chicken breast for an extra charge.
      $7.15
  • Heavy Fare for the Hearty Appetite

    • Taco Salad

      Homemade chili, cheddar cheese over crisp lettuce and tomato, topped with sour cream and guacamole.
      $11.65
    • Hamburger Steak

      Lean meat seasoned in our kitchen, stuffed with bell pepper and onions & grilled to your taste, topped with plenty sautéed onions and brown gravy. Served with fries and bread.
      $17.85
    • S.O.B. South Of The Border

      Chopped steak with cheddar cheese, homemade chili on Texas toast. Served with fries.
      $18.15
    • Chicken Fried Steak

      Texans sneak across the border to taste this baby. Loaded with cream gravy, choice of potato, grilled bread and a crisp salad.
      $16.85
    • Red Beans, Rice N' Sausage

      This *"southern tradition" is now available 7 days a week! *What tradition you might ask! In the days of boiling black cauldrons of wash water, a #3 wash tub of lye water, rinse and bluing, southern ladies did the family wash on Mondays. Being a time consuming, back breaking task, dinner for the hungry family literally went to the back burner. A large pot of red kidney beans was put on in the morning, cooked and simmered throughout the day with little attention other than adding water and maybe sausage or a ham bone leftover from Sunday. When the wash was done and the family sat down at night - voila, red beans and rice for supper!!!
      $11.65
  • Coney Island Corner & Genuine Chili Concoctions

    • Plain Hot Dog

      A classic hot dog in a soft bun, served with a side of crispy potato chips and a pickle slice.
      $3.85
    • Chili Hot Dog

      Grilled hot dog topped with savory chili and diced onions, served on a soft bun.
      $4.25
    • Chili Cheese Dog

      A 100% beef hot dog topped with hearty chili and melted cheddar cheese, served in a bun.
      $6.45
    • Mel's Homemade Chili

      Made with 100% pure beef, our unique blend of seasonings and plump beans. Simmered to perfection.
      $7.75
    • Mel's Chili Deluxe

      Our homemade chili, plenty of cheddar cheese with chopped onions on the side.
      $9.05
    • Mel's Chili Pasta

      Spaghetti topped with genuine chili with beans. Extra chili add an extra charge.
      $8.40
  • The Swiss Boy Sandwich

    • The Swiss Boy

      Special loaf, grilled ham, with melted swiss cheese, lettuce, tomatoes & our special dressing.
      $10.35
  • Side Orders

    • French Fries

      $4.25
    • WETS - Fries With Brown Gravy

      Crispy French fries paired with rich brown gravy.
      $6.15
    • Cheese Fries

      Add chili for an extra charge.
      $4.40
    • Home Fries

      Seasoned and sautéed potato chunks mixed with caramelized onions and green bell peppers.
      $6.45
    • Hash Browns

      Crispy and golden breakfast potatoes, perfect for starting your day off right.
      $4.25
    • Onion Rings

      Crispy golden-fried onion rings, perfectly seasoned for a savory crunch.
      $6.75
    • Homemade Vegetable Beef Soup

      Hearty vegetable beef soup, homemade. Available in large.
      $7.75
    • Nacho Supreme

      Crisp tortilla chips layered with chili, cheddar cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, jalapeños and sour cream.
      $11.65
    • Side Of White Gravy

      A side of smooth, white gravy, commonly served alongside breakfast items.
      $1.95
    • Vegetable

      Smashed potatoes, fries, rice, corn, peas, green beans, squash, corn on the cob, carrots, or sliced tomatoes (Eat Fit) Green beans, carrots, sliced tomato, squash.
      $4.23
    • Side Of Brown Gravy

      A side of thick, savory brown gravy, often served to complement a variety of breakfast items.
      $1.95
  • Drinks

    • Fountain Soft Drink

      Assorted sodas including classic Coke, Zero, Dr. Pepper, Root Beer, Sprite, and Lemonade.
      $3.70
    • Shake Or Malt

      Milkshake or malt in flavors of vanilla, chocolate, strawberry, or pineapple. Choose between shake or malt preparation.
      $8.45
    • Milk

      Chilled milk, available in small or large sizes.
      $3.95
    • Juice

      Freshly squeezed juice, available in small or large. Options include apple, orange, pineapple, and tomato.
      $3.95
    • Coffee

      Freshly brewed, aromatic blend to kick-start your day.
      $3.70
    • Iced Tea

      Iced tea, choice of sweet or unsweetened.
      $3.30
    • Hot Tea

      Steaming, aromatic blend of finely selected tea leaves. Perfectly soothing.
      $3.30
    • Hot Chocolate

      Smooth, rich chocolate drink, perfectly steamed to warm your soul.
      $3.30
    • Bottled Water

      Pure and refreshing bottled water.
      $1.95
  • Gumbo

    • Chicken & Sausage

      Chicken & sausage gumbo. Served large.
      $9.00

Menu Gallery

  • Menu 1
  • Menu 2
  • Menu 3
  • Menu 4
  • Menu 5
  • Menu 6

Menu Gallery

  • Menu 1
  • Menu 2
  • Menu 3
  • Menu 4
  • Menu 5
  • Menu 6

Know a great happy hour or special for this location?

© 2025 Checkle, Inc

Privacy

Terms