MELT

MELT is a restaurant in Hoover, Alabama, serving a modern twist on classic comfort food. The menu centers on grilled cheese and toasted sandwiches, including the Chicken Pesto with grilled pesto chicken, mozzarella and tomatoes on sourdough; the Chicken Bacon Ranch with grilled chicken, bacon, monterey jack and cheddar, lettuce, tomato and ranch on Texas toast; the Ole Smokey with turkey, bacon, lettuce, tomatoes, cheddar and smokey mayo on sourdough; the Ragin' Cajun with cajun grilled chicken, monterey and habanero jack and creamy coleslaw on Texas toast; and the Cuban with pulled pork, ham, swiss, dill pickles and yellow mustard. Starters include fried pickles with jalapeno ranch, Baron's Bites, a pretzel breaded cheese snap with jalapeno ranch, a picnic duo of house-made chicken salad and pimento cheese with lavash crackers, food truck nachos, honey baked goat cheese, and a mac 'n egg roll. Salads range from a Greek salad and a classic wedge to a strawberry fields salad, a chef's salad, a buffalo chicken salad and a falling for you salad, with grilled chicken, chicken salad or bacon available as add-ons. Sandwiches come with kettle chips, beer battered fries, or a cucumber tomato and feta salad.

The restaurant began as a food truck before opening its first storefront, and its original location was built with Dungan Nequette architects using wood and steel reclaimed from around Alabama by local artists. Roughly 80 percent of the furnishings there are Alabama local, from the walls and booths to the doors and bar. The concept pairs an approachable menu with the idea of eating, drinking and living local, and the kitchen uses local products as much as possible. Vegetarians and vegans are accommodated with an assortment of vegan cheeses, fresh vegetables and gluten free bread. The Hoover location is open Monday through Sunday from 10:30am to 9:00pm, and gift cards are available for purchase.

MELT sits on Peridot Pl in Hoover and holds a rating of 4.70 from the customers who have reviewed it.