Mel & Faye’s Diner Menu

Introducing the menu at Mel & Faye’s Diner

Located in the heart of Jackson, CA, Mel & Faye’s Diner serves up a delightful mix of New American cuisine. This charming diner invites you to enjoy breakfast, lunch, and dinner in a casual setting, with options for outdoor seating and accommodating groups. Their menu features enticing dishes like the Surf & Turf and Chicken Fried Steak, alongside comforting soups and fresh salads that elevate diner fare.

  • Variety: With daily soup specials like Split Pea and Clam Chowder, there’s something for everyone.
  • Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible and dog-friendly, it caters to all guests.
  • Convenience: Delivery, takeout, and on-site parking options enhance your dining experience.

Whether you're enjoying a hearty meal with friends or a weekend family brunch, Mel & Faye’s Diner creates a warm atmosphere perfect for every occasion.

French Roll Sandwiches

Steak Sandwich

Rib-eye steak with all the trimmings served with fries.

$22.99

Fried Ham & Cheese

Smoked ham from our local meat market, American cheese, served with fries or coleslaw.

$16.79

French Dip

Thin sliced roast beef with au jus, served with fries.

$18.79

Bart's Big Boy

Two beef patties, American cheese, served with fries.

$17.79

Double Burger

Two quarter-pound beef patties, with our special sauce and all the works.

$14.99

Old Timer

Half pound patty with all the fixin's. Man size.

$14.99

Hamburger

Big and juicy.

$12.89

Bacon Burger

Strips of double-smoked bacon on top of our signature burger.

$14.79

Chili Burger

Smothered in our homemade chili beans and topped with cheese and onions.

$14.99

Moo Burger

Two quarter-pound beef patties, cheese and special sauce with all the works.

$15.99

Turkey Burger

Seasoned ground turkey

$13.49

Garden Burger

For our vegetarian friends

$13.49

Sourdough Burger

Grilled sourdough, swiss cheese, 1000 island, mayo, tomato, and grilled onions.

$13.99

The Miner Special

Served with two beef patties and smothered with our homemade chili beans, topped with cheese and onions.

$16.49

Burgers

Salads & Soups

House Salad

Greens, onions, tomatoes, cucumber and ranch dressing.

$6.50

Soup & Salad

Soup of the day served with grilled sourdough.

$12.49

Soup of the Day

MONDAY SPLIT PEATUESDAY CHICKEN TORTILLAWEDNESDAY VEGETABLE BEEFTHURSDAY CREAM OF POTATOFRIDAY CLAM CHOWDERSATURDAY VEGETABLE BEEFSUNDAY TOMATO FLORENTINE

$7.99

Cranberry, Bleu Cheese & Walnut

Organic spring greens, dried cranberries, crumbled bleu cheese, diced tomatoes and walnuts. Tossed in a raspberry vinaigrette dressing.

$16.49

Chef Salad

Tossed greens topped with ham, turkey, cheese, egg, tomato, bell pepper and topped with our house dressing.

$16.99

Shrimp Basket

Comes with friesNo Substitutions

$13.99

Western BBQ Chicken Sandwich

A boneless skinless chicken breast topped with bacon, Monterey jack cheese, baked in our smokey barbeque sauce with all the fixin's. Served with fries.

$15.99

Chicken Sandwich

Crispy breaded chicken cutlet with all the fixin's on a fresh bun. Served with fries or potato salad.

$14.79

Corn Dog

Beer battered all meat dog.

$5.99

Chili Fries

House fries with our own chili beans, topped with cheese and onion

$9.99

Chili Dog

Our great all-beef dog topped with our own chili beans, onions, and cheese.

$8.99

BBQ Beef

Thin sliced roast beef cooked with smokey bbq sauce on a fresh bun. Served with fries and coleslaw.

$16.49

Roast Beef Sandwich

Tender slices of slow-cooked roast beef, served with all the fixin's on a fresh bun.

$15.59

Hot Dog

Topped with the works.

$5.99

Chicken Strips

Served with fries

$13.00

Sandwiches & More

Dinners

Surf & Turf

Ten ounce Harris ranch new York, eight butterfly battered shrimp, salad and baked potato or fries.

$30.99

New York Steak Dinner

Ten ounce Harris ranch steak cut in house served with baked potato, Texas toast and salad

$26.99

Chicken Fried Steak Dinner

Tenderized beef breaded and topped with white meat gravy, vegetables, texas toast and a side

$18.79

Ribeye Dinner

10 oz Ribeye, Served with: side of your choice, vegetable, bread and salad

$27.99

Cowboy Plate

Half pound ground chuck patty, served with: side, salad and Texas toast.

$18.79

Fish & Chips

Beer battered cod served with coleslaw and fries.

$18.79

Prime Rib (only on Friday & Saturday)

FRIDAY & SATURDAY Slow roasted, USDA aged prime rib served with: baked potato, seasoned vegetables, dinner rolls and salad.

$37.95

Jumbo Ravioli's (only on Friday & Saturday)

FRIDAY & SATURDAYServed with: alfredo sauce seasoned vegetables, dinner roll and salad

$23.95

Scampi (only on Friday & Saturday)

FRIDAY & SATURDAYServed with: rice, seasoned vegetables, dinner rolls and salad

$26.95

Chicken Parmesan (only on Thursdays)

THURSDAYBreaded chicken breast over pasta with marinara. Served with Caesar salad and a lemon bar for dessert.

$17.00

Specials available after 4 pm(check description)

Shakes, Ice Cream & Desserts

Milkshakes

Pick a flavor, or multiple flavors

$7.79

Malts

Pick a flavor

$8.29

Cheesecake

Strawberry cheesecake.

$7.99

Coffee

By peerless.

$3.00

Hot Tea

By peerless.

$3.00

Drinks

Breakfast

Bacon & Eggs

Double smoked bacon.

$14.49

Chicken Fried Steak & Eggs

served with Hashbrowns and toast

$16.49

Sausage and Eggs

served with hashbrowns and toast

$14.49

Omelette

Two egg omelette with cheese and choice of sausage, ham or bacon served with: hash browns and toast or english muffin.

$15.99

Breakfast Sandwich

Sausage, bacon or ham, egg, and cheese on toasted english muffin or grilled sourdough.

$9.49

Breakfast Burrito

Choice of bacon or sausage. Onions, bell peppers, cheese, eggs and hashbrowns.

$13.29

Fresh Fruit

With toast.

$8.99

Quarterback sneak

2 eggs, pancakes or french toast, 2 strips of bacon and a sausage patty

$14.99

New York Steak & Eggs

10 oz New York strip steak served with eggs and hashbrowns

$24.49

Short Stack

Two cakes.

$9.99