What can I eat at The Melt on a dairy-free diet?

Fries and Soup carry the dairy-free tag, out of 2 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.

Does The Melt have vegan options?

Yes. 1 dish is tagged vegan on the current menu, including Fries.

Is The Melt gluten-free?

1 dish is tagged gluten-free on the current menu. Chefi never infers allergen tags from a dish name alone, but a tag is not a certification — confirm preparation with the restaurant if you have celiac disease or a severe sensitivity.

What is the highest-protein dish at The Melt?

Grilled Chicken Sandwich, at roughly 41.2g of protein (estimated from ingredients).

The Melt – American

Golden-brown crusts give way to cascades of molten cheese in this vibrant haven of comfort, where the aroma of sizzling patties and toasted sourdough fills the air. Crispy chicken sandwiches and velvety mac n cheese offer a nostalgic embrace, while thick, hand-spun shakes and zesty strawberry lemonades provide the perfect cool companion to every savory, indulgent bite.

12955 El Camino Real, San Diego CA 92130 https://themelt.com/

Rating: 2/5 (1 reviews)

Cuisine: American

Price range: $

Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-sodium, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, high-fiber, south-beach, aip, alkaline, renal, tlc, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, soy-free

Diet fit at The Melt

Dairy-Free at The Melt

The Melt in San Diego has 2 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Fries and Soup. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.

Gluten-Free at The Melt

The Melt in San Diego has 1 gluten-free-tagged dish on its current menu, including Soup. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.

Halal at The Melt

The Melt in San Diego has 5 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Mac n Cheese, Fries and Grilled Cheese. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.

Low-Carb at The Melt

The Melt in San Diego has 1 low-carb-tagged dish on its current menu, including Fries. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.

Vegan at The Melt

The Melt in San Diego has 1 vegan-tagged dish on its current menu, including Fries. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.

Vegetarian at The Melt

The Melt in San Diego has 4 vegetarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Mac n Cheese, Fries and Grilled Cheese. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.

Heart-Healthy at The Melt

The Melt in San Diego has 1 heart-healthy-tagged dish on its current menu, including Real Ice Cream Shake. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.

Low-Sodium at The Melt

The Melt in San Diego has 3 low-sodium-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Fries, Grilled Cheese and Real Ice Cream Shake. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.

How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.

What to order at The Melt

Dish	Net carbs	Protein
Grilled Chicken Sandwich	108.1 g	41.2 g
Double MeltBurger	22.3 g	25.2 g
Mac n Cheese	50.5 g	18 g
Crispy Chicken Sandwich	2.6 g	6.3 g
Real Ice Cream Shake	13.4 g	3.1 g
Fries	16.5 g	1.8 g
Lemonade	72.9 g	0 g

Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.

Currently open

Hours

Monday - Sunday: 10:00 AM - 12:00 AM

What diners are saying

Celebrated for its ambitious menu selection, guests often arrive with high expectations for a premium dining experience and flavorful dishes. While reviewers highlight a desire for more consistently fresh ingredients to better align with the

Fries - $3.99: Crispy golden fries Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, South-Beach, Renal, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
Soup - $5.49: Seasonal soup selection Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch

Beverages

Lemonade - $3.25: Freshly squeezed lemon juice, sugar
Strawberry Lemonade - $3.75: Lemonade with strawberry puree
Real Ice Cream Shake - $5.99: Hand-spun ice cream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, TLC

Frequently Asked Questions about The Melt

Is The Melt dairy-free-friendly?: Yes. The Melt has 2 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Fries and Soup.
What can I eat at The Melt on a dairy-free diet?: Fries and Soup carry the dairy-free tag, out of 2 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
Does The Melt have vegan options?: Yes. 1 dish is tagged vegan on the current menu, including Fries.
Is The Melt gluten-free?: 1 dish is tagged gluten-free on the current menu. Chefi never infers allergen tags from a dish name alone, but a tag is not a certification — confirm preparation with the restaurant if you have celiac disease or a severe sensitivity.
What is the highest-protein dish at The Melt?: Grilled Chicken Sandwich, at roughly 41.2g of protein (estimated from ingredients).

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