Most burger spots toss cheese on top and call it good.
The Melt on Fair Oaks Blvd leans into its name instead building burgers, grilled sandwiches, and mac that only really make sense when you bite into them hot, gooey, and straight off the line.
It’s the kind of place where “one quick burger” turns into a full melty feast with fries, soup, and a shake before you even realize what happened. 🧀🍔
How they won locals’ hearts
The Melt planted its Sacramento State–area location on Fair Oaks Blvd with a simple promise: “world’s meltiest burgers” made with real Angus‑Wagyu beef, real cheese, and fresh toppings instead of heat‑lamp ingredients.
Locals fell for the MeltBurger cheddar, jalapeño‑pickle mix, and Melt Sauce on an Angus‑Wagyu patty plus specialty builds like the BBQ Bacon MeltBurger and Swiss & Shroom that feel more “modern burger bar” than basic fast food.
A Sacramento food writer flat‑out said the melted cheese and special relish/pickle sauce made the burger “very good” when eaten fresh, cementing The Melt as a dine‑in, eat‑it‑right‑now kind of place rather than just another takeout stop.
The menu rounds out with melted classics (think patty melts and grilled cheese on artisan French bread), creamy mac and cheese, hand-breaded crispy chicken sandwiches, fries, soups, salads, and hand‑spun shakes.
Guests call the food “very delicious,” shout out the “unbelievable” seasonings, and praise how the food still arrives at a satisfying temperature even on delivery, though regulars will tell you it’s at its best right off the tray.
That combo of better‑than‑fast‑food quality, approachable pricing, and fun melty comfort food made The Melt a go‑to for students, hospital staff, and neighborhood regulars looking for something indulgent but not fussy.
Food Highlights
- MeltBurger: Angus‑Wagyu patty with cheddar, jalapeño‑pickle mix, and Melt Sauce the signature burger that shows up over and over in local reviews. 🍔
- BBQ Bacon MeltBurger: Cheddar, smoked bacon, crispy onions, and Memphis‑style BBQ sauce on that same juicy patty, a sweet, smoky upgrade for barbecue lovers. 🥓
- Swiss & Shroom MeltBurger: Swiss, grilled mushrooms, crispy onions, spinach, and ranch, a rich, mushroom‑forward stack that still eats clean thanks to the greens and tangy sauce. 🍄
- Spicy Mission MeltBurger: Pepper jack, jalapeños, avocado, lettuce, and spicy Melt Sauce, spicy but balanced, for people who like heat without blowing out their taste buds. 🌶️
- Patty Melt (Melted Classic): Angus‑Wagyu patty with sweet caramelized onions, Swiss, provolone, and spicy mustard on grilled artisan bread, a diner classic with upgraded ingredients. 🧀
- Melty Mac & Fries: Creamy mac ‘n’ cheese and hot, crispy fries (including garlic parmesan if you’re not on a first date), the carb‑heavy sides that make this place feel like a comfort‑food reward stop. 🍟
Atmosphere
The Melt’s Sacramento location leans modern and bright, with a casual counter‑service setup, fun decor, and a cozy dining room that feels more like a trendy fast‑casual spot than a typical burger chain.
Guests order at the counter, grab their drinks, then wait a short while for food that almost always comes out hot, fresh, and “picture‑ready” according to local reviewers.
The vibe stays relaxed and student‑friendly, with plenty of people eating in to make sure the cheese and patties are still perfectly melty when they take that first bite.
Bottom Line
The Melt in Sacramento is all about hot, cheesy, fully-melty comfort from Angus‑Wagyu MeltBurgers to patty melts, mac, and fries built for real-time eating.
Between the MeltBurger, BBQ Bacon MeltBurger, Swiss & Shroom, and melty grilled classics, this Fair Oaks Blvd spot is a worthy upgrade over typical drive‑thru burgers when cravings hit.
Dine in if you can, eat it while it’s hot, and let the cheese do its thing. 🧀🌟
Address:
The Melt
2070 Fair Oaks Blvd, Sacramento, CA 95825
📞 (279) 300‑3942
🕔 Every day: 10:00 AM – 11:59 PM