Mel's Diner

Mel's Diner Menu

(239) 242-0218
1331 Pine Island Rd, Cape Coral, FL 33909

Traditional Breakfast

Fresh farm eggs served with buttered toast or a fresh baked biscuit. Substitute 2 pancakes for an additional charge. Choice of Mel's breakfast potatoes, hash browns, grits or cheddar grits.
2. Two Eggs with potatoes and protein
$10.59
3. Grilled Pork Chop and 2 Eggs
$11.59
4. Corned Beef Hash and 2 Eggs
$10.99
5. Chopped Steak and 2 Eggs
$10.99
6. Steak and Eggs
17.99
USDA choice certified black Angus steak.

$Mel's Signature Breakfast

Served with buttered toast or a fresh baked biscuit.
Mel's Skillet
$9.99
Scrambled eggs, tomatoes, red onions, green peppers, blue cheese, julienne natural fried chicken tenders, Mel's breakfast potatoes, hot sauce and drizzled on top with ranch dressing.
The Egg Father Skillet
$9.99
2 eggs any style, Mel's breakfast potatoes, sun dried tomatoes, steak pizzaoli and melted mozzarella cheese.
Smoked Kielbasa Scramble
9.99
3 eggs scrambled with kielbasa, onions, cheddar cheese and served with Mel's breakfast potatoes.

$Breakfast Bigger Than Ever Omelets

Served with Mel's breakfast potatoes, hash browns, grits, cheddar grits or fresh fruit and buttered toast or a fresh baked biscuit. Substitute 2 pancakes for an additional charge.
3 Cheese Omelet
$10.59
Spicy Jack, cheddar and Swiss.
Sausage Omelet with Cheddar
$10.99
Bacon Omelet with Cheddar
$10.99
Veggie Omelet
$10.99
Green peppers, onions, mushrooms, tomatoes and provolone cheese.
Ham and Cheese Omelet
$10.99
Western Style Omelet
$11.59
Green peppers, onion, ham and American cheese.
Santa Fe Omelet
$10.99
Chicken, jalapeno, onion and spicy Jack cheese, served with sour cream and salsa.
Mediterranean Omelet
$11.99
Spinach, tomato, red onion, olives and melted feta cheese.
Bacado Omelet
$11.99
Bacon, avocado and spicy Jack cheese topped with sour cream, served with a side of salsa.
West Coast Omelet
11.59
Turkey sausage, roasted red pepper, tomatoes and fresh mozzarella.

$Breakfast Benedicts

Served with Mel's breakfast potatoes or hash browns and fresh seasonal fruit.
Eggs Benedict
$12.59
2 poached eggs with ham or bacon.
Philly Steak Benedict
$12.59
2 poached eggs with green peppers, onions and provolone cheese.
Mushroom Benedict
$12.59
2 poached eggs with spinach, tomatoes and fresh mozzarella.
Club Benedict
$12.59
2 poached eggs with turkey, bacon, avocado and tomatoes.
Turkey Florentine Benedict
12.59
2 poached eggs layered on oven roasted turkey on a toasted English muffin topped with sauteed tomatoes, spinach and hollandaise with breakfast potatoes.

$Breakfast Mel's Award Winning Sausage Gravy

Mel's sausage gravy is made with fresh ground sausage and grade A milk.
Full Mile Mel's Fresh Baked Biscuits with Gravy
$8.99
Country Benedict
$9.99
Scrambled eggs over fresh baked biscuit topped with sausage gravy.
Mel's Platter
$10.99
Two eggs any style, fresh baked biscuit topped with sausage gravy and served with Mel's breakfast potatoes or hash browns.
Country Omelet
$10.99
Sausage omelet, fresh baked biscuit topped with sausage gravy and served with Mel's breakfast potatoes or hash browns.
Real Big Country Fried Steak
$12.99
Topped with homemade sausage gravy and served with 2 eggs any style, Mel's breakfast potatoes or hash browns and buttered toast or fresh baked biscuit.
Fried Chicken Country Benedict
11.99
Natural chicken tenders, scrambled eggs, over Mel's fresh baked biscuits topped with Mel's homemade sausage gravy and served with Mel's breakfast potatoes or hash browns.

$Breakfast South of the Border


Eggs Burrito
$11.99
Scrambled eggs, sausage, tomatoes, spicy pepper jack and cheddar cheese wrapped in a grilled sun dried tomato tortilla, served with Mel's breakfast potatoes or hash browns.
Chicken Fajita Breakfast Quesadilla
11.99
3 eggs scrambled with tender white meat chicken, sauteed green bell peppers, Spanish onions and grilled tomatoes with shredded cheddar and pepper jack cheese encased in a crispy sun dried tomato tortilla. Served with jalapeno cheddar grits, sour cream and salsa.

$Breakfast Sandwiches

Served on a croissant with Mel's breakfast potatoes or hash browns or fresh seasonal fruit. Substitute sweet potato french fries and substitute ciabatta, thick Artisan bread or bagel add for an additional charge.
Bacon, Egg and Cheese Sandwich
$10.99
Sausage, Egg and Cheese Sandwich
$10.99
Ham, Egg and Cheese Sandwich
$10.99
Sandwich built with pork and cheese.
Kielbasa, Egg and Cheese Sandwich
$10.99
Sausage and egg sandwich with cheese.
Tomato, Spinach, Egg and Goat Cheese Sandwich
$11.59
Topped with hollandaise sauce.
Turkey, Avocado, Egg and Provolone Cheese Sandwich
11.99
Topped with hollandaise sauce.

$Breakfast Mel's Pancakes

Choose from stone ground buckwheat or buttermilk batter. Served with real butter and warm syrup. Add strawberry, blueberry, banana, chocolate chips or roasted pecans for an additional charge.
Full Stack Pancakes
$9.59
Cake and Eggs
$10.99
2 extra large farm fresh eggs, 2 pancakes, bacon and sausage.
Mel's Special Pancakes
10.99
Topped with fresh strawberry, banana and blueberries.

$Breakfast Mel's French Toast

Add strawberry, blueberry, banana or roasted pecans for an additional charge.
Full Stack French Toast
$9.59
French Toast and Eggs
$10.99
2 extra large farm fresh eggs, 2 pancakes, bacon and sausage.
Mel's Special French Toast
10.99
Creme brulee French toast.

$Breakfast Belgian Waffle

Made to order, so please allow some time for this one. Add strawberry, blueberry, banana or roasted pecans for an additional charge.
Belgian Waffle
$8.99
Chicken, Waffle and Pecans
$11.99
Waffle and 2 Eggs
13.99
Choice of bacon or sausage.

$Breakfast on the Lighter Side


Veggie Scrambler
$10.99
Egg beaters, onions, tomatoes, green peppers and mushrooms, served with dry toast and fresh seasonal fruit.
Hollywood Omelet
$11.99
3 egg whites, spinach, fresh mozzarella topped with marinara sauce and served with dry toast and fresh seasonal fruit.
Low Carb Lovers
$10.99
Three eggs any style, 8 oz. chopped steak and tomatoes.
Oatmeal with Banana and Berries
$7.99
Bowl of Fresh Fruit
7.99

$Breakfast Side Items


Bacon
$4.99
Cured pork.
Sausage
$4.99
Ham
$4.99
Cooked meat from the upper part of a pig's leg.
Home Fries
$3.99
Fried potatoes.
Hash Browns
$3.99
Fried shredded potatoes.
Bowl Grits
$3.99
Cheddar Grits
Corned Beef Hash
$4.99
Toast
$2.59
Toast: Hot, browned sliced bread.
Biscuit
$2.99
Baked bread.
English Muffin
$2.59
Bagel with Cream Cheese
$4.99
Sausage Gravy

Appetizers and More

We use cholesterol free and 0% trans-fat soybean oil.
Chili Cheese Fries
$6.99
Served with homemade Mel's chili and cheddar cheese.
Beer Battered Onion Rings
$5.59
Served with cayenne pepper dipping sauce.
Hand Cut Fried Green Tomatoes
$8.99
Unripe tomatoes that have been battered, fried and fresh mozarrella
Fresh Baked Spinach Pie
$5.99
Pie made from spinach, cheese, and and phyllo dough.
Windy City Chili With Cheese
Fried Dill Pickle Chips
$4.99
Served with Texas petal sauce.
Mel's Quesadilla
$8.99
Pepper jack cheese, shredded cheddar, applewood smoked bacon, tomatoes and scallions in a sun-dried tortilla.
Mel's Chicken Tenders
$5.99
Fresh cut, made to order. Served with honey mustard dressing and celery.
Buffalo Style
$6.99
Served with ranch or blue cheese dressing and celery.
Fresh Mozzarella Salad
$8.99
Fresh mozzarella, vine ripe tomatoes, roasted red peppers, sweet red balsamic marinated onions, served with roasted Italian ciabatta with pesto and raspberry balsamic drizzle.
Chicken Wings
Served with Mel's mild, medium, or hot sauce.

Sensational Salads


Sanibel Salad with Grilled Chicken
$12.59
Crisp salad greens, grilled chicken, craisins, candied pecans, mandarin oranges, blue cheese crumbles and cucumbers tossed in our honey bacon vinaigrette.
Sanibel Salad with Grilled Shrimp
$14.59
Crisp salad greens, grilled chicken, craisins, candied pecans, mandarin oranges, blue cheese crumbles and cucumbers tossed in our honey bacon vinaigrette.
Sanibel Salad with Salmon
$14.59
Crisp salad greens, grilled chicken, craisins, candied pecans, mandarin oranges, blue cheese crumbles and cucumbers tossed in our honey bacon vinaigrette.
Sanibel Salad with Mel's Catch
$14.59
Crisp salad greens, grilled chicken, craisins, candied pecans, mandarin oranges, blue cheese crumbles and cucumbers tossed in our honey bacon vinaigrette.
Hollywood Turkey Cobb Salad
$12.59
Fresh roasted turkey, chopped tomatoes, cucumbers, applewood smoked bacon, red onions, blue cheese crumbles, chopped eggs and avocado with your choice of dressing.
Traditional Caesar Salad
$9.99
Green salad with Caesar dressing and cheese.
Traditional Caesar Salad with Grilled Chicken
$11.99
Green salad with Caesar dressing and cheese.
Traditional Caesar Salad with Grilled Shrimp
$13.99
Green salad with Caesar dressing and cheese.
Traditional Caesar Salad with Salmon
$14.99
Blackened or sauteed .
Traditional Caesar Salad with Mel's Catch
$14.99
Blackened or sauteed.
Buffalo Chicken Salad
$12.59
Fried chicken tenders, tomatoes, cucumbers, red onions and blue cheese crumbles drizzled with ranch dressing.
Spinach, Quinoa & Strawberry Salad with Mel's Catch
$15.99
Fresh spinach, quinoa, strawberries, toasted almonds, cucumbers, goat cheese, mandarin oranges and white balsamic honey vinaigrette.
Spinach, Quinoa & Strawberry Salad with Grilled Chicken
$13.99
Fresh spinach, quinoa, strawberries, toasted almonds, cucumbers, goat cheese, mandarin oranges and white balsamic honey vinaigrette.
Spinach, Quinoa & Strawberry Salad with Salmon
$15.99
Fresh spinach, quinoa, strawberries, toasted almonds, cucumbers, goat cheese, mandarin oranges and white balsamic honey vinaigrette.
Julienne Salad
$12.59
Chopped turkey, ham, cucumber, tomatoes, red onion, eggs, Swiss and American cheese with your choice of dressing.
Traditional Greek Salad
$9.99
Tomatoes, cucumber, onion, and olives.
Traditional Greek Salad with Grilled Chicken
$11.99
Tomatoes, cucumber, onion, and olives.
Traditional Greek Salad with Grilled Shrimp
$13.99
Tomatoes, cucumber, onion, and olives.
Traditional Greek Salad with Salmon
$14.99
Blackened or sauteed.
Traditional Greek Salad with Mel's Catch
$14.99
Blackened or sauteed.
Asian Salad
$12.59
Grilled chicken breast, cucumbers, scallions, almonds, mandarin oranges and rice noodles with our signature ginger dressing.
Asian Salad with Salmon
$14.59
Sanibel Quinoa Bowl Salad
11.99
Served with grilled natural chicken breast, craisins, candied pecans, mandarin oranges, blue cheese crumbles, and cucumbers in honey vinaigrette.

$Fire Grilled All Natural Chicken Breast Sandwich

Antibiotic-free 100% vegetarian fed, no added hormones and no preservatives. Served with French fries, Mel's coleslaw and a kosher pickle.
Godfather's Chicken Sandwich
$11.59
Herb marinated grilled chicken with mozzarella, sun dried tomatoes, crisp leaf lettuce with lemon basil aioli served on toasted ciabatta.
BBQ Chicken Sandwich
$10.99
Topped with applewood smoked bacon and cheddar cheese, served on a Kaiser roll.
Left Coast Sandwich
$11.59
Topped with avocado, tomatoes, jack cheese and jalapeno ranch dressing, served on a Kaiser roll.
Buffalo Chicken Wrap
$11.59
Fire-grilled chicken breast, mixed greens, ranch dressing wrapped in a sun-dried tomato tortilla.
Caesar Chicken Wrap
10.99
Fire-grilled chicken breast, romaine, Caesar dressing in a sun-dried tomato tortilla.

$Fork and Knife Sandwiches

Served with french fries, Mel's coleslaw and kosher pickle.
Original Belt Buster Sandwich
$9.99
12 oz. Black Angus burger with grilled onions and tomatoes, applewood smoked bacon and topped with American cheese. Served on a toasted garlic hoagie.
Foot Long Cadillac Chili Dog Sandwich
$10.99
Topped with cheddar cheese, onions.
Hot Brown Sandwich
$11.59
Turkey, ham, vine-ripened tomatoes and applewood smoked bacon on Texas toast topped with our signature cheese sauce.
Philly Cheese Steak Sandwich
10.99
USDA choice sirloin, onions, green peppers, mushrooms and provolone on a toasted garlic hoagie roll.

$Signature Sandwiches

Served with french fries, Mel's coleslaw and kosher pickle.
Mel's Reuben Sandwich
$10.99
Served with a side of Thousand Island.
Mel's Famous Fish Sandwich
$11.99
Lightly breaded and deep fried served with tartar sauce on a toasted garlic hoagie.
Salmon BLT Sandwich
$12.99
Served on a toasted thick white artisan bread with lemon basil aioli, crisp applewood bacon, tender lettuce and fried green tomatoes.
BBLT Sandwich
$9.59
Better bacon lettuce tomato.
Albacore Tuna Salad Melt
$10.99
Served with American cheese on grilled artisan bread.
Turkey Bacon Club
$11.59
Roasted turkey and applewood smoked bacon on toasted artisan bread with mayo.
Aunt Rita's Bacon Grilled Cheese Sandwich
$9.99
American, Swiss, provolone cheeses, tomatoes, and applewood smoked bacon on grilled thick artisan bread.
Buffalo Chicken Sandwich
$11.59
Fried boneless chicken tossed in our medium buffalo sauce and served with Mel's blue cheese on a toasted garlic hoagie.
Chicken Parmesan Sandwich
11.59
Fried boneless chicken lightly breaded, topped with marinara sauce and provolone on a toasted garlic hoagie.

$Hot Old Fashion Open-Faced Sandwiches

Served with Mel's mashed potatoes and homemade gravy on Texas toast.
Meatloaf Sandwich
$10.59
Served with Mel's mashed potatoes and homemade gravy on Texas toast.
Fried Pork Cutlet Sandwich
$10.59
Served with Mel's mashed potatoes and homemade gravy on Texas toast.
Roast Sirloin of Beef Sandwich
$10.59
Served with Mel's mashed potatoes and homemade gravy on Texas toast.
Roasted Turkey Sandwich
10.59
Served with Mel's mashed potatoes and homemade gravy on Texas toast.

$Mel's Famous Black Angus Burgers

1/2 lb. Braveheart black Angus burger served with Mel's coleslaw. Burgers are cooked to a medium well unless requested otherwise.
Mel's Classic Hamburger
$7.79
Mel's classic hamburger.
Mel's Classic Cheeseburger
$9.59
Choice of American, Swiss, cheddar, pepper jack, provolone.
Applewood Smoked Bacon Burger
$10.59
American cheese and applewood smoked bacon.
Patty Melt Burger
$9.59
Melted Swiss, grilled onions on grilled rye.
Mushroom Swiss Burger
$9.59
Swiss cheese, sauteed mushroom.
The Three B's Burger
$10.59
Our juicy half lb. Black Angus burger rolled in blackened seasoning, grilled to your liking, topped with crispy bacon and melted blue cheese crumbles.
The Sheriff's Burger
$10.59
Our juicy half lb. Black Angus burger topped with cheese and a fried egg.
American Idol Cheeseburger
12.99
A tribute to the old diner days with our American idol cheeseburger. 10 oz. smashed double black Angus cheeseburger, fries, rings and a hand-scooped milkshake or root beer float.

$Mel's Fresh Deli

Served with french fries, Mel's coleslaw and kosher pickle.
Soprano's Roast Beef and Blue Cheese Sandwich
$11.59
USDA choice roast sirloin, crisp leaf lettuce, roasted red peppers, blue cheese crumbles served on toasted ciabatta with creamy horseradish-olive aioli.
Mile High Fresh Cut Corned Beef
$11.99
Thinly sliced, served on rye.
Albacore Tuna Salad Wrap
$10.59
Made fresh daily, served with leaf lettuce and seasoned vine-ripened tomatoes.
Chicken Salad Wrap
$10.59
Made fresh daily, served with leaf lettuce and seasoned vine-ripened tomatoes.
Roasted Turkey Stack
10.99
Herb pesto aioli, seasoned vine-ripened tomatoes, provolone, crisp leaf lettuce, served on toasted ciabatta.

$Gourmet Personal Pizzas


3 Cheese Classic Pizza
$10.59
Mozzarella, provolone and Parmesan topped with chopped tomatoes and fresh basil.
Vegetable Pizza
$10.59
Garlic pesto, goat cheese, roasted red peppers, mushrooms, onions and spinach.
Tangy BBQ Chicken Pizza
$11.59
Mel's tangy BBQ chicken, red onions and mozzarella.
Classic Sausage Pizza
$11.59
Italian sausage, mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.
Double Pepperoni Pizza
$11.59
Double pepperoni, provolone and mozzarella cheese.
Buffalo Chicken Pizza
11.59
Buffalo sauce, grilled chicken, red onions, chopped tomatoes and blue cheese crumbles finished with a drizzle of ranch dressing.

$Original Golden Oldies

Served with homemade soup and salad. Choice of Mel's mashed potatoes, Sun Coast rice pilaf, sweet baked potato or baked potato, natural cut Idaho french fries and seasonal vegetables.
Roasted Turkey
$13.99
Cooked on-premises, oven-roasted turkey, granny smith apple stuffing, turkey gravy and cranberry sauce.
Mel's Black Angus Meatloaf
$13.99
Baked fresh daily and served with natural beef gravy.
Western Black Angus Chop Steak
$12.99
12 oz. Chopped sirloin topped with grilled onions, sauteed mushrooms, served with natural beef gravy.
USDA Choice Baby Beef Liver
$13.99
A traditional favorite lightly dusted and pan-fried with crisp applewood smoked bacon and grilled onions.
Fried Duroc Pork Cutlet
$13.99
Hand-breaded pork cutlet, golden fried, served with natural gravy.
Boneless Fried Chicken Tenders
$13.99
Deep fried, hand-breaded chicken strips.
Real Big Country Fried Steak
$13.99
Served with Mel's sausage gravy.
Old Fashion USDA Choice Pot Roast
$13.99
Mel's tender and juicy pot roast smothered in gravy.
Baby Back Ribs
16.99
A full slab of Mel's award-winning ribs served with natural cut Idaho fries and Mel's coleslaw.

$Pasta

Served with crisp garlic bread and your choice of soup or salad.
Chicken Alfredo with Broccoli
$11.99
Herb marinated grilled chicken tossed in a light creamy sauce with penne pasta.
Chicken Parmesan
$11.99
Fried boneless chicken topped with melted provolone and Parmesan cheese, served with homemade marinara over linguini.
Chicken Mac and Cheese
$11.99
Penne pasta, grilled chicken, chopped applewood smoked bacon, tomatoes, scallions and shredded Parmesan cheese.
Tuscan Chicken Pasta
$11.99
Herb marinated grilled chicken, sun-dried tomatoes tossed in a light pesto cream sauce with penne pasta.
Shrimp a la Roma Parmesan
$13.59
Fire roasted shrimp tossed with linguini in a light and creamy marinara sauce with grilled tomatoes, parsley and shredded Parmesan.
5 Way Chili
10.99
Spaghetti, topped with Mel's homemade chili, cheddar cheese, onions and a side of sour cream.

$Seafood

Served with choice of soup or salad. Served with choice of Mel's mashed potatoes, Sun Coast rice pilaf, natural cut Idaho French fries, baked potato or sweet baked potato and steamed vegetables.
Mel's Key Lime Haddock
$14.99
Sauteed filet topped with mushrooms and chopped tomatoes, finished with our key lime hollandaise sauce.
Mel's Fisherman's Catch
$14.79
Mild white flaky filet of fish, available blackened, sauteed or crunchy (fried).
Pistachio Crusted Haddock
$15.59
Dusted in pistachio flour, sauteed golden brown and topped with our key lime sauce.
Key West Grilled Shrimp
$15.59
Lightly seasoned and quickly grilled, tossed with fresh diced tomatoes, hearts of palm and cilantro, topped with key lime sauce.
1/2 lb. Shrimp
14.99
Grilled or fried. Served with rice, choice of potato, coleslaw and soup or house salad

$Fresh Salmon

Served with choice of soup or salad. Served with choice of Mel's mashed potatoes, Sun Coast rice pilaf, natural cut Idaho French fries, baked potato or sweet baked potato and steamed vegetables.
Fresh Lemon Herb Salmon
$15.99
Lightly seasoned and topped with fresh diced tomatoes, hearts of palm, cilantro and key lime sauce.
Salmon Glazed With Carrot Ginger Miso Sauce
$15.99
Served with Mel’s fresh steamed spinach and blue cheese mix, rice and soup or salad.
Pesto Glazed Salmon
15.99
Served with Mel’s fresh steamed spinach and blue cheese mix, rice and soup or salad.

$Millionaire's Corner

Served with rice or choice of potato, coleslaw and soup or house salad.
Twin 4 Oz. Maine Lobster Tails
$22.99
Served with choice of potato and our homemade chicken soup
Millionaire Salad
$22.99
Port Royal salad served with two 4 oz. Maine lobster tails.
Surf & Turf
22.99
USDA choice filet mignon and 4 oz. Maine lobster tail served with choice of potato and our homemade chicken soup.

$Grille

Served with choice of soup or salad.
Left Coast All Natural Fire Grilled Chicken Breast Dinner
$14.99
Avocado, tomatoes, and Jack cheese topped with jalapeno ranch dressing. Served with Mel's fresh steamed spinach and blue cheese mix.
Key Lime Chicken
$14.99
Topped with goat cheese, Mel's key lime sauce, and sun-dried tomatoes. Served with Mel's fresh steamed spinach and blue cheese mix.
Cantina Chicken Dinner
$14.99
Served with black beans and rice and sour cream and salsa.
Rosemary Citrus Fresh Duroc Pork Chops
$14.99
Grilled boneless center cut chops. Served with choice of potato and Mel’s fresh steamed spinach and blue cheese mix.
Mel’s Black Angus New York Strip Steak
$19.99
12 oz. strip steak, dry rubbed with Mel’s 17 herbs and spices (secret rub) and topped with sauteed mushrooms. Served with choice of potato and Mel’s fresh steamed spinach and blue cheese mix.
USDA Choice Filet Mignon Dinner
20.99
Served with choice of potato and Mel’s fresh steamed spinach and blue cheese mix and topped with sauteed mushrooms.

$Floats, Shakes and Malts


Floats
$4.99
Shakes and Malts
$5.99

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