Saw Mel’s on tv some time ago and finally gave it a shot. The pickup time was very fast, and the location is pretty easy to find. The driveway is a bit steep though. We had a sausage pizza and a lasagna. Both were great. I especially liked the lasagna. It tasted homemade and was a very hearty dish. I can’t wait to try more off of the menu!
A R.
Évaluation du lieu : 1 Elgin, IL
When I first moved into the neighborhood this was one of the first places I tried out. We ordered a pizza to take home and ended up waiting about 10 minutes extra for it to be ready. When we arrived home we decided to eat at halfway into the pizza I realized on my slice there was a tiny cockroach right in the middle. I was so grossed out that I made myself puke. This place is disgusting.
Scott S.
Évaluation du lieu : 3 Bartlett, IL
A good thin pie for the value. I like the cheese golden brown, which was nice. Not blown away but solid.
Victor P.
Évaluation du lieu : 5 West Dundee, IL
Had co-workers tell me about this place for the Crazy Andy, a hot dog stuffed with cheese, rolled in bacon then covered in dough and deep fried. OUTSTANDING! Found out they were featured on WGN Chicago’s Best about this.
Andy F.
Évaluation du lieu : 5 Elgin, IL
Mels has the best thin crust in the area… thin…cheesy…a little burnt on the edges… try their garlic bread with marinara… the marinara sauce is out of this world… they use this on their spaghetti as well!!! Wish I would’ve found this place many years ago!
Drew S.
Évaluation du lieu : 1 Des Plaines, IL
Extremely poor service, mediocre pizza, greasy joint. NEVERAGAIN! How does it survive.
Brandon G.
Évaluation du lieu : 1 Elgin, IL
Ordered a pizza for carry out last night. Smelled great in the car. Got home, only to realize that the pizza was burnt around the entire edges of the pizza. For $ 19, I could have gotten 3 pizzas at papa johns or little ceasars and would have enjoyed them more. Not a good first experience for Mel’s. I will post a pic of a piece of my burnt Mel’s.
Ann W.
Évaluation du lieu : 1 Elgin, IL
Update: Mel’s officially sucks when it comes to making Pizza, no matter which pizza is ordered it is always burned on the bottom. Chicken is good but that is it
Gerhard G.
Évaluation du lieu : 3 Elgin, IL
I recently was there and I have to say the pizza was very good. I have had the western style one. The only negative thing was it was very cold in there. So it wasn’t so comfortable sitting there. But like I said the food was very good.
Steve D.
Évaluation du lieu : 5 Elgin, IL
My favorite pizza place in Elgin. Best bang for your buck. Best Hawaiian style I’ve ever had, friendly staff, small craft beer selection for unreal prices.
Steven J.
Évaluation du lieu : 4 South Elgin, IL
Had great pizza and a great server who was very friendly… tall and very beautiful… very european looking. we had a big party and she was very calm waiting on us. Pizza was amazing and the beer was cold and kept coming ill bring people here again
Tracy H.
Évaluation du lieu : 1 Elgin, IL
Tables were sticky. My arms were actually stuck to the table! Abusive language yelling out of the kitchen. One of the cooks had long hair and facial hair, unkempt. I’m afraid I won’t be able to return.
Wade H.
Évaluation du lieu : 1 Island Lake, IL
Might of been the worst experience I’ve had at a restaurant. Walked in, it smelled of burnt food. We walked and sat our selfs. Table and seats were extremely sticky. The waitress who was very nice, said it was because of the humid weather. Wrong it’s because the tables were covered in dirt and what ever else. The person I was with used the restroom and as she was walking out heard some horrible language from the kitchen so loud that she thought it was someone saying it to her. Finally when we get the food, had only ranch sauce and no real other options… Over all very disappointed. No business should be ran by a bunch of very young kids who don’t seem to know much about how a business is run.
Johanna H.
Évaluation du lieu : 5 Monee, IL
One of the best pizzas I have had in awhile. Crispy crust and fresh vegetables. Quick friendly delivery.
Alfredo V.
Évaluation du lieu : 4 Elgin, IL
First things first: the pizza was great! We ordered a deluxe(I think that’s what it’s called) and it’s a real winner, lots of onions(just the way I like it), not overbearing with the sausage(another plus for me) and the sauce wasn’t overloaded with spices making for a tasty, but not acid reflux inducing dinner. The kids had a half pepperoni/cheese pizza and they seemed to enjoy it as well, but the pepperoni was too much for me(see acid reflux comment above). The thin crust was nice and crispy as well, top marks on the food. The décor is a throw back to all the old pizza joints from the 70s-80s, and all the wooden furniture/trim gave the place an off smell. I’m not real picky about ambiance and I can be very forgiving of a place if the food is good. One negative point is that the place was pretty hot and there was no AC, either it was on the frits or they don’t have one and we just happened to try it on a hot day so no bueno. The biggest complaint, though, was that the server, although friendly and attentive, he was a contributing factor to the odor in the place. Overall the pizza is great and I would gladly eat Mel’s pizza again over any franchise pizza, but next time it may have to be take out.
Aletta J.
Évaluation du lieu : 4 Elgin, IL
We really like Mel’s. We even have it timed to order from 53⁄290 exchange for pick up. Their crust is cracker/bubbly and the toppings are fresh and not canned unlike the local competitor. Price for a large cheese, sausage and mushroom is just under $ 22, which is fair in Elgin. Maciano’s is more $ and their crust gets soggy — and it’s even closer to home. I hope they stay open. My only criticism: it needs an overhaul in the cleaning department. I never look up or down — just straight ahead. It’s the old Jake’s(which I miss dearly!!) and Jake’s décor stuck. You don’t have to get rid of the wooden booths, just fresh paint and a good scrubbin’. :) But, we’re there 2x a month as our Chinese exchange student LOVES it. We do, too. See you soon!
Brian P.
Évaluation du lieu : 5 Elgin, IL
Mel’s pizza is the best pizza in Illinois since Giordano’s went bankrupt.(I don’t want a bank making my pizza, thank you.) Get this, Mel’s uses *real* cheese! I don’t care if Papa John’s or whoever puts that«real» cheese label on the box; it’s just a disgusting, soy disaster that tastes and has the consistency of my dog’s toy kong. Yuck! So treasure Mel’s, because I doubt this little pearl will stay a secret for much longer. Their pizza is the real deal: real cheese, sweet sauce, perfect ratio of crust to cheese to sauce to toppings, and their service is impeccable. Truly I cannot remember nicer folks or higher quality of food, which is a comfort since so many Elgin restaurants seem to just be phoning it in when it comes to quality food and service. Thank you staff at Mel’s. It’s such a comfort to go to a restaurant and be treated kindly or to be greeted with a joke. You guys make my day!
Annie C.
Évaluation du lieu : 1 Elgin, IL
Incredibly poor customer service. Placed an order for pick-up and got home to find out that they had not given me what I ordered. When I called to complain, I was told that I was charged for what I had. Sorry. When I asked to speak with a manager, Andy told me that he made what was on his ticket. When I asked if that was the best he could do for me, I was told if I wanted to bring back what I had and wait an extra 30 — 45 minutes for what I had originally wanted I was more than welcome to. No impetus whatsoever to try to maintain me as a customer and frozen California Pizza Kitchen is just as good.
Craig M.
Évaluation du lieu : 5 Elgin, IL
After a hard week of raging on work, fitness, and healthy eating, my friend and I decided to go here for some pizza and a few beers. The guy that served us(who also turned out to be the owner) was friendly, efficient, and hilarious. When we ordered an anchovy pizza he thought we were joking, but upon confirmation, he put the most anchovies on a pizza I’ve ever seen. It was delicious and cooked to perfection. And for those of you that haven’t realized the glory of the ‘chovy, we got the other half with more standard ingredients and it was also of the highest caliber. Mel’s is a shining beacon of cheese covered hope that stands out in a world littered with Domino’s and Pizza Huts.
Ben G.
Évaluation du lieu : 4 Elgin, IL
We found this little place while getting some Dairy Queen the other night and I think we’ve found our new«go to» pizza place. Great pizza and quick delivery. I’d definitely recommend Mel’s to anyone in Elgin looking for a new pizza place to try.