Cafe
Mel's Cafe
8 locals recommend,
Permanently closed
Location
719 West Main Street
Charlottesville, VA
Starr Hill
Tips from locals
Locally owned hamburgers, fries, breakfast & Southern food such as BBQ & fried chicken. Inexpensive.
We love Mel's for real-deal Southern/soul/comfort food. It's not fancy and there's no booze, but the food is excellent. Though it's on Main Street between the beloved Continental Divide and Maya, it's often overlooked.
Mel's is THE burger joint in Charlottesville and is a quick walk up the hill to West Main. Enjoy!