Opening hours
Opening hours not available
We don’t have confirmed opening hours for The Original Mel's yet. Call (530) 626-8072 to check before you go.
Typical hours for American restaurants in California
Most American restaurants in California open around 11:00 AM and close around 9:00 PM on weekdays; 94% are open on Sundays and 45% stay open until 10 PM or later.
Based on 817 similar places in our guide.
Location & directions
232 Main StreetPlacerville, CA 95667
About The Original Mel's
Looking for an American restaurant in Placerville? The Original Mel's is at 232 Main Street, Placerville, California. Our Placerville guide covers 27 food and drink spots, and this is one of them.
Available service options are dine-in.
You can reach the team at (530) 626-8072.
Quick facts
- Category
- American Restaurant
- Address
- 232 Main Street, Placerville, CA 95667
- Phone
- (530) 626-8072
- Listing updated
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Popular times (typical for American restaurants)
American restaurants are usually busiest around 6 PM on Fridays; one of the quieter times is around 3 PM on weekdays.
Based on typical visit patterns and the usual opening hours of American restaurants in California.
Typical prices for American restaurants in California
Based on 167 menus with 11,706 priced items from American restaurants in California, the median menu item costs $13.99, and half of all items are priced between $7.25 and $18.50.
We don’t have The Original Mel's’s own menu on file yet, so use these figures as a guide to what American restaurants in California typically charge.
| Item | On menus | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| Caesar Salad | 24% | $14.00 |
| Grilled Cheese | 22% | $8.99 |
| Onion Rings | 22% | $7.79 |
| Patty Melt | 20% | $16.99 |
| French Fries | 19% | $5.95 |
| Cobb Salad | 19% | $18.99 |
| Coffee | 19% | $3.99 |
| Tuna Melt | 19% | $14.09 |
Calculated from 167 menus in our guide. Prices vary by location and change over time.
Features & amenities
Service options
- Dine-in
The neighborhood
Within a 10-minute walk (half a mile) of The Original Mel's there are 9 other places to eat and drink in our guide, and 12 within one mile. By type, the places within a mile include Cafes & Coffee (2), American (2), Mexican & Tex-Mex (2), and Sandwiches & Delis (2).
Competition is light: 2 other American restaurants are within a mile. The closest is Main Street Taphouse, < 0.1 mi away.
1 place within a mile stays open until 10 PM or later on at least one night a week.
Nearest places of other kinds
- ItalianBene0.2 mi
- Cafes & CoffeeMoo & Brew0.2 mi
- Chicken & WingsKFC0.2 mi
- Sandwiches & DelisThe Bagel Works0.3 mi
- Mexican & Tex-MexTortilla Flats0.3 mi
What to expect at an American restaurant
American restaurants cover a lot of ground: the neighborhood diner with a counter and bottomless coffee, the family restaurant with a long laminated menu, the gastropub doing elevated comfort food, and the “New American” kitchen that builds a short seasonal menu around local farms. What ties them together is a menu built on familiar staples – burgers, sandwiches, salads, steaks, fried chicken and pasta – plus regional favorites that change as you cross the country.
What to order
- Cheeseburger – the benchmark dish; a good one tells you how seriously the kitchen takes its basics
- Chicken-fried steak or fried chicken – a comfort classic, especially in the South and Midwest
- Mac and cheese – often a house side that doubles as a main
- A regional specialty – look for anything named after the town or state on the menu
Good to know
- Portions are generous; sharing a starter or ordering a half portion is common and rarely frowned upon.
- Weekday lunch specials and early-bird dinners often cost noticeably less than the regular menu.
- Tipping 18–20% on table service is standard across the US.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is The Original Mel's located?
The Original Mel's is located at 232 Main Street, Placerville, CA 95667.
What is the phone number of The Original Mel's?
You can call The Original Mel's at (530) 626-8072.
Does The Original Mel's offer delivery or takeout?
Delivery is not listed for The Original Mel's. Listed service options: dine-in.
What else is near The Original Mel's?
There are 12 other places to eat and drink within a mile of The Original Mel's. Nearby options include Bene (0.2 mi), Moo & Brew (0.2 mi), and KFC (0.2 mi).
Are there other American restaurants near The Original Mel's?
2 other American restaurants within a mile. The closest is Main Street Taphouse, < 0.1 mi away.
How much do American restaurants in California cost?
Based on 167 menus with 11,706 priced items from American restaurants in California, the median menu item costs $13.99, and half of all items are priced between $7.25 and $18.50.
Nearby places
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