Mel's Family Diner Menu With Prices

Name: Mel's Family Diner
Address: 3221 S Orlando Dr, Sanford, FL 32773, Sanford, FL, US
Telephone: (407) 321-4294
Price range: $

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3221 S Orlando Dr, Sanford, FL 32773

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3221 S Orlando Dr, Sanford, FL 32773

Distance from central Sanford3.0 mi

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Hours of Operation

Monday7 AM–2 PM

Tuesday7 AM–2 PM

Wednesday7 AM–2 PM

Thursday7 AM–2 PM

Friday7 AM–2 PM

Saturday7 AM–2 PM

Sunday7 AM–2 PM

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Updated August 2026

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Mel's Diner Menu

Mel's Super Premium Ice Cream (69)

1. Old Fashioned Vanilla

An award-winning and all-natural classic vanilla ice cream made with Wisconsin cream, cane sugar and pure vanilla

$3.95

2. Zanzibar® Chocolate

All-natural and award-winning chocolate ice cream made with three kinds of cocoa for a rich, fudge brownie taste

$3.95

3. This $&@! Just Got Serious®

Award-winning, smooth salted caramel ice cream brimming with rich sea salt fudge and salted cashews

$3.95

4. Cookie Dough

Sweet cookie-flavored ice cream with heaps of soft chocolate chip cookie dough chunks and tons of rich chocolate chips

$3.95

5. Super Human

Meet your new kryptonite… Cherry, Blue Moon and Vanilla ice creams combine forces to bring you one super scoop!

$3.95

6. Ultimate Oreo

Scrumptious Oreo crumb ice cream packed with boat-loads of whole Oreo cookies

$3.95

7. Mint Chip

Classic, fresh mint ice cream loaded with melt-in-your-mouth, rich chocolate flakes

$3.95

8. Chocolate

All-natural, classic chocolate ice cream made with real, rich cocoas

$3.95

10. Munchie Madness

Sweet cake batter ice cream swirled with a salted caramel ripple and brimming with Oreos, M&M pieces and peanut butter cups

$3.95

9. Strawberry

Award-winning and deliciously fresh strawberry ice cream loaded to the brim with real, whole strawberries

$3.95

11. Cotton Candy Twist

Blue and pink cotton candy ice creams spun together for that whimsical carnival sensation!

$3.95

12. Butter Pecan

Buttery pecan ice cream with boat-loads of crispy, lightly roasted and salted pecans

$3.95

13. Birthday Cake

Forgo your fork and grab your spoon! Pop the lid to reveal rainbow bursts of fun confetti packed into rich, yellow cake ice cream and topped off with festive swirls of blue buttercream frosting

$3.95

14. Exhausted Parent®

Bourbon-spiked espresso ice cream swirled with bittersweet chocolate chunks

$3.95

15. Peanut Butter Cookie Dough

Vanilla ice cream loaded with soft cookie dough chunks, rich chocolate flakes, and a thick peanut butter ripple

$3.95

16. Blue Moon

$3.95

17. Kitty Kitty Bang Bang

Irresistibly smooth cheesecake ice cream mixed with a sweet raspberry ripple, Oreo cookies and soft chocolate chunks

$3.95

18. Mint Avalanche

A mint lover’s paradise! Fresh mint ice cream loaded with Andes® Candies and Grasshopper® cookies spun off with a chocolate fudge swirl

$3.95

19. S’more to Love

Crushed graham cracker ice cream with melty layers of chocolate and marshmallow

$3.95

20. Heaps of Love

Anything and everything you can want! Oreos, brownies, cookie dough, pecans, caramel and chocolate ripples all packed into vanilla ice cream

$3.95

21. Brownie Cascade

Classic, creamy chocolate ice cream exploding with brownie pieces, caramel cups and a sweet fudge ripple.

$3.95

22. Zoreo

Fudge-like Zanzibar® Chocolate ice cream swirled with gooey marshmallow, Oreos and bittersweet chocolate chunks

$3.95

23. Strawberry Cheesecake

Cheesecake ice cream swirled with a strawberry ripple and loads of gooey cheesecake pieces

$3.95

24. Fat Elvis

Sweet banana ice cream all shook up with a salty peanut butter ripple and rich chocolate chips

$3.95

25. Coconut Almond Bliss

Tropical coconut ice cream with tons of melt-in-your-mouth chocolate flakes and crispy almond pieces

$3.95

26. Rainbow Sherbert

$3.95

27. Iced Latte-Da®

Fantastic Wisconsin-made caffeinated espresso ice cream with fudge swirls and chocolate chunks

$3.95

28. Raspberry Lemon Italian Ice

$3.95

29. Blueberry Cheesecake

Delectably smooth cheesecake ice cream topped off with a tangy blueberry ripple and soft cheesecake chunks

$3.95

30. Peanut Butter Cup

Smooth chocolate ice cream brimming with mouthwatering peanut butter ripples and rich peanut butter cups

$3.95

31. Mackinac Island Fudge

Sweet vanilla ice cream with a melt-in-your-mouth chocolate fudge ripple and chunks of rich chocolate fudge

$3.95

32. Black Cherry

Simply sweet black cherry ice cream with boat-loads of whole black cherries

$3.95

33. Yippee Skippee®

Creamy peanut butter ice cream loaded with salted caramel ripples, soft brownie chunks and crispy chocolate-covered pretzels

$3.95

34. Banana Cream Pie

Your favorite comfort food now on a cone! Banana ice cream churned with a marshmallow ripple and real Nilla Wafers

$3.95

35. Blackberry Lemon Bar

Fresh lemon ice cream folded with pound cake pieces and swirls of blackberry sauce

$3.95

36. Turtle

Classic vanilla ice cream with swirls of rich chocolate fudge, gooey caramel and lightly roasted and salted pecans

$3.95

37. Moose Tracks®

Sweet vanilla ice cream packed with mini chocolate peanut butter cups and swirls of melt-in-your-mouth chocolate fudge

$3.95

38. Caramel Chaos

Sweet caramel ice cream packed with chocolate-covered caramel cups and swirls of gooey caramel

$3.95

39. Rhubarb Crumble

Sweet, cream cheese frosting ice cream, spun with a bright rhubarb jam and a buttery shortbread crumble

$3.95

40. PB Hearts Chocolate®

Creamy peanut butter ice cream swirled with a smooth chocolate ripple and kissed with peanut butter cups

$3.95

41. Raspberry Rhapsody

Black raspberry ice cream swirled with a sweet raspberry ripple and heavenly chocolate covered raspberry cups

$3.95

42. Halley’s Comet®

A perfect trio of flavors with rich milk chocolate and vanilla ice creams swirled with caramel ribbons and caramel truffles

$3.95

43. Rocky Road

Swirls of rich, chocolate and fluffy marshmallow ice creams and topped off with chocolate-covered almonds

$3.95

44. Espresso Oreo

Crisp coffee-infused ice cream loaded with heaps of sweet Oreos

$3.95

45. Cake Batter Fudge

With a scrumptious cake batter-base, thick chocolate frosting swirls and brownie chunks, this ice cream settles all arguments over the mixing spoon!

$3.95

46. Cherry Chocolate Chip

Sweet vanilla ice cream loaded with big, red cherries and melt-in-your-mouth chocolate chips

$3.95

47. Sticks & Stones®

Soft cookie dough chunks, crunchy chocolate covered pretzels, and a gooey salted caramel ripple all swirled into our rich chocolate ice cream

$3.95

48. Electric Watermelon Italian Ice

$3.95

49. Cashews & Caramel NSA

$3.95

56. Vanilla Custard

Sweet, classic and all-natural custard made with Wisconsin cream, cane sugar, egg yolks and pure vanilla

$3.95

57. Matcha Green Tea

A Zen-inspiring treat of sweet cream infused with green tea extracts

$3.95

58. Door County Cherry

All-natural vanilla ice cream loaded with tart Door County cherries from Sister Bay, Wisconsin

$3.95

59. Cappuccino Break

Crisp coffee-infused ice cream churned with chocolate-covered toffee and candy-coated almonds

$3.95

60. Scotcheroo

Ope, a twist on your favorite Midwest dessert bar! Butterscotch peanut butter ice cream folded with chocolate-covered rice crisps

$3.95

61. Zanzimint®

Zanzibar® chocolate ice cream swirled with crisp mint ice cream

$3.95

62. Peppermint Stick

Crisp, peppermint ice cream made with boat-loads of peppermint candies and bursting with candy cane flavor in every bite

$3.95

63. Caramel Apple Pie (Seasonal)

Spicy cinnamon ice cream mixed with chunks of real apples, crispy cinnamon shortbread pieces and a thick caramel ripple

$3.95

64. Salted Caramel

A tantalizing blend of sweet, rich caramel and mouth-watering sea salt

$3.95

65. Cinnamon Stick (Seasonal)

Our all natural, tantalizing spicy-yet-smooth cinnamon flavored ice cream

$3.95

66. Snap-O-Lantern® (Seasonal)

An award-winning combination of spicy pumpkin ice cream and heaps of gingersnap cookies

$3.95

67. Maple Nut

Heavenly sweet maple ice cream brimming with fresh, crunchy walnuts

$3.95

68. Praline Pecan

Buttery maple ice cream topped with a gooey caramel ripple and loads of crunchy, candy-coated pecans

$3.95

69. Pistachio Nut

Irresistible almond-flavored ice cream churned with crisp pistachio nuts

$3.95

70. Mango Untamed

Sweet mango ice cream mixed with Tajin and a kick of spicy heat

$3.95

71. Coconut

Smooth, sweet, creamy and infused with coconut goodness

$3.95

72. Malt Amore

Old-style malted milk ice cream packed with rich, malt flavor, soft chocolate chips and ripples of sweet, chocolate fudge

$3.95

73. Party Animal

Sugar cookie ice cream blended with pink and white frosted animal cookies and rainbow sprinkles

$3.95

Me Want Cookie

$3.95

Belgian Daydream

$3.95

Vegan – Non-Dairy Oat (9)

28. Raspberry Lemon Italian Ice

Non-dairy, non-fat sweet raspberry and tart lemon Italian ices swirled together for an irresistibly refreshing treat Vegan

$3.95

48. Electric Watermelon

Refreshing watermelon Italian ice with a jolt of sour to leave you feeling electric

$3.95

50. Strawberry Hibiscus Italian Ice

Fresh strawberry puree balanced with infused hibiscus, and blended into vegan italian ice

$3.95

51. Black Cherry Oat Cream

Delectably sweet black cherry non-dairy frozen dessert bursting with whole black cherries. Vegan

$3.95

52. Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookie Oat Cream

Brown sugar, cinnamon and vanilla vegan oat cream mixed with oatmeal cookie dough, chocolate and roasted pecans

$3.95

53. Ultimate Oreo Oat Cream

Oreo crumb non-dairy frozen dessert packed with whole Oreos

$3.95

54. Carrot Mango Italian Ice

Non-dairy, non-fat and bursting with sweet, tangy flavor with real carrot (yes, we said carrot!) and fruit juices

$3.95

55. Vanilla Chocolate Chip Oat Cream

Classic vanilla non-dairy frozen dessert made with delicious, semi-sweet chocolate chips

$3.95

74. Passion Fruit Italian Ice

Tart and refreshing passion fruit juice blended with our signature Italian ice. Vegan, all-natural, and 100% crave-worthy on a sunny, summer day

$3.95

Italian Ice (Vegan) (5)

54. Carrot Mango Italian Ice

Non-dairy, non-fat and bursting with sweet, tangy flavor with real carrot (yes, we said carrot!) and fruit juices

$3.95

48. Electric Watermelon

Refreshing watermelon Italian ice with a jolt of sour to leave you feeling electric

$3.95

74. Passion Fruit Italian Ice

Tart and refreshing passion fruit juice blended with our signature Italian ice. Vegan, all-natural, and 100% crave-worthy on a sunny, summer day

$3.95

28. Raspberry Lemon Italian Ice

Non-dairy, non-fat sweet raspberry and tart lemon Italian ices swirled together for an irresistibly refreshing treat

$3.95

50. Strawberry Hibiscus Italian Ice

Fresh strawberry puree balanced with infused hibiscus, and blended into vegan italian ice

$3.95

Sherbet (2)

Refreshing sherbet bursting with orange flavor

26. Rainbow Sherbet

Orange, Lime, and Raspberry flavored sherbets classically swirled together

$3.95

Milkshakes Floats and More (8)

Mel’s Milk Shake’s

$7.99

Mel’s Vegan Oatshake’s

$7.99

Banana Split

$10.99

Pint

$8.99

Quart

$16.00

Mel's Ultimate Ice Cream FLOAT

$7.99

Brownie Sundae

Create the ultimate treat just the way you like it! Start with a warm, fudgy brownie and top it off with your choice of over 80 delicious ice cream flavors. Finish it with fluffy whipped cream and a bright, sweet cherry on top. Endless combinations, all in one decadent dessert!

$10.99

Single - Mel’s Build your own Sundae

$5.99

Breakfast (52)

Mel’s Milk Shake’s

$7.99

Pancake

$4.99

Make Your Own Omelet

3 egg Omelet served with toast and choice of home fries or grits. Choose two Ingredients. Add .75 per add - Bacon, Sausage, Ham, Onion, Spinach, tomatoes, mushrooms, green peppers, Jalapenos, Cheddar, Swiss, American

$12.99

Hungry Man

Three farm fresh Eggs, Bacon or sausage, seasoned home fries, grits, warm biscuit and a cup of our sausage gravy

$13.49

Ribeye Steak and Eggs

Signature Ribeye Steak and Eggs. Paired with farm fresh eggs, prepared with our seasoned homefries

$15.99

Chicken and Waffles

Crispy chicken meets the soft, sweet embrace of freshly-made waffles

$13.49

Triple Crown

2 Eggs any style with either a Golden Waffle or pancake. Plus Bacon or Sausage

$11.49

Quick Start

2 eggs how you like them with home fries and toast

$6.99

Morning Classic

$11.49

Biscoff Bliss Waffles

2 Waffles Topped with decadent Biscoff butter and whip cream

$11.99

Nutella Dream Waffles

2 Waffles Topped with Nutella and whip cream

$11.99

Double Trouble

Waffle and a Sweet Cream Pancake with powdered sugar & whip cream, Additional Toppings 1.50 each

$11.99

French Toast

French Toast Topped with cinnamon and powdered sugar

$11.99

Stuffed French Toast

French toast stuffed with fresh banana and creamy Nutella. Garnished with fruit, powdered sugar, almonds, and whipped cream

$12.49

Pancake or Waffle Breakfast

Two fresh made Sweet Cream Pancakes, Two Eggs and a side of bacon. Additional Toppings 1.50

$15.99

Ultimate Skillet

Bacon, Sausage, Ham, onions , peppers, mushrooms and Cheddar cheese topped with two eggs and sausage gravy atop breakfast potatoes

$14.49

Crazy Skillet

$13.49

Sunrise Skillet

Bacon, Avacodo, Onions Tomatos with Cheddar and Monterey Jack. over Crispy Potatoes

$14.49

Avocado Toast

Thick cut whole grain toast topped with fresh smashed avacado. Add 2 farm fresh eggs for $2

$9.99

Berry Bliss Parfait

Fresh Granola, creamy yogurt and fresh blueberries, strawberries and bananas

$11.99

Hearty Harvest Oatmeal

Made to order with berries, fresh sliced banana, pecans, milk, brown sugar

$10.49

Breakfast Sandwich

Egg, Cheese with your choice of bacon, sausage or ham On your choice of Croissant, Biscuit, English Muffin or Toast

$10.49

Carnivore Breakfast

Three eggs how you like them, Choice of two meats, Bacon, Sausage or Ham

$13.49

Country Feast

Country Fried Steak smothered in sausage gravy, served with 2 eggs. With crispy potatoes and Toast

$13.49

Biscuits and Gravy

Cooking gravy since 1987 this is the real deal with best Biscuits

$9.49

Hash & Eggs

Grilled Corn Beef hash with eggs. With crispy Potatoes and Toast

$11.49

Shrimp & Grits

Pan Seared Shrimp, served atop grits with 2 eggs and choice of bread

$13.49

Half Biscuits and Gravy - Half Order Only

$5.49

Mel's Mess

Hearty, comfort Breakfast dish starting with Golden Home Fries, layered with corn beef hash, then Eggs how you like them, then your choice of cheese, topped with our sausage gravy

$13.49

Eggs Benedict

Two poached farm fresh eggs atop toasted English muffin piled high with smoked ham and covered with rich hollandaise

$11.49

Fried Chicken Benedict

Marinated Chicken tender, two poached eggs on a biscuit, Topped with Hollandaise and served with a side of potatoes or grits

$13.99

Bowlicious

Two egg Bacon omelet in a bowl. Topped with home fries, Sausage Gravy, with cheddar cheese

$12.99

Mel's Breakfast

Two eggs any style, bacon or sausage, toast, home fries, or grits, and a pancake

$13.49

Home Fries

$2.99

Southern Grits

$2.99

Fruit Cup

$3.99

Waffle

$4.99

Bacon

$3.99

Ham

$4.99

2 Eggs

$5.00

Eggs

$2.99

Toast

$1.99

Biscuit

$2.49

Sausage

$4.99

Biscoff Sauce on the side

$1.50

Hollandase Sauce on the side

$2.49

English Muffin

$2.49

Sausage Gravy

$3.49

Cottage Cheese

$2.99

Apple Sauce

$2.99

Loaded Homefries -cheese onions peppers

$4.98

Smothered Homefries -gravy cheese onions

$5.98

Lunch (52)

Grandma’s Meatloaf

This heartwarming classic is a blend of select ground beef, aromatic herbs, and a homemade glaze that's sweet yet savory. With creamy mashed potatoes and crisp green beans

$13.49

Country Fried Steak

Country Fried Steak, a golden-breaded delight drenched in creamy, peppered gravy. With creamy mashed Potatoes & Corn

$12.49

Outlaw Ribeye

Ribeye Steak On a toasted sourdough bread with onions and swiss cheese with Fries

OUT OF STOCK 18.99

Grilled Chicken

Chicken breast sautéed with Mashed potatoes and the vegetable of the day

$12.99

Mel's Ribeye Lunch

Hand cut Ribeye steak 6 oz. with creamy mashed potatoes and the vegetable of the day

$15.99

LUNCH SPECIAL

$10.99

Salmon

Salmon with risotto and green beans

OUT OF STOCK 14.99

Chicken Biscuit Pot Pie

OUT OF STOCK 10.99

Mel's Crispy Fish

$13.99

Shrimp Platter

$13.99

Fish and chips Sandwich

$13.99

Chicken Strips and French Fries

$13.99

Philly Cheesesteak

Thinly sliced beefsteak, grilled with onions and bell peppers, topped with your choice of American or provolone cheese, served on a soft hoagie roll

$13.49

Chicken Philly Melt

Chicken breast sautéed with a mix of green bell peppers and onions until they're slightly caramelized and bursting with flavor. topped with your choice of American or provolone cheese,

$12.99

Grilled 3 Cheese

Cheddar, Swiss and Provolone on melted to perfection on white bread. add Ham or Bacon for $1.99 add tomato $.99

$8.99

Bacon Avocado Grill

Crispy Bacon and Creamy smashed avocado topped with melted cheddar cheese and a garlic aioli. On Artesian bread

$11.99

Turkey Club

Triple Decker sandwich with turkey, bacon, lettuce, tomato and mayo

$14.99

BLT

Traditional Favorite served on Artisan Whole Grain Toast. Add Smashed Avocado for 1.99

$10.99

Chicken/Tuna Salad

Chicken salad or tuna salad served on Artisan whole grain bread with fruit

OUT OF STOCK 10.99

The Trio Salad

Chicken salad, Tuna salad, Egg Salad served on a bed of romaine

OUT OF STOCK 11.99

Mel's Chicken Sandwich

$12.99

Caeser Salad

$14.99

Club Salad

$14.99

tomato soup

$4.99

Loaded Potato Soup

$4.99

Mel’s Classic Smash Burger

Two Patties Smashed with lettuce tomotoes, pickle, onions

$12.99

Sunrise Smash

Two patties with cheddar cheese, crispy bacon, and a sunny egg. ON a toasted english muffin with Maple aioli

$14.99

Bacon Bonanza Smash Burger

Applewood-smoked bacon. Drizzled with our signature smoky BBQ sauce and topped with melted cheddar cheese

$14.99

Mel’s Swiss Smash

Two Patties crowned with sautéed mushrooms, Swiss cheese, caramelized onions, and mayo. On a toasted artisan roll

$14.99

Melted Marvel

Patty melt that features two seasoned patties griddled to perfection, with sweet caramelized onions and layers of gooey, melted Swiss cheese, all between buttery, toasted Marble rye bread

$13.99

Chicken Caesar Wrap

Grilled chicken breast, romaine lettuce, shaved parmesan, and Caesar dressing. Side choice: breakfast potatoes, fries, fruit

$12.99

California Wrap

Hickory smoked turkey breast, smoked bacon, lettuce, tomatoes, avocado, pepper jack cheese, and chipotle mayo. Side choice: breakfast potatoes, fries, fruit

$13.99

Blt Chicken Wrap

Grilled chicken breast, bacon, lettuce, tomato, and basil aioli. Side choice: crispy potatoes, fries, fruit

$12.99

Loaded Burger Bowl

Two patties, chopped, topped with a choice of cheese, lettuce, diced tomato, onions, and pickles. Served over home fries and drizzled with our secret sauce

$13.49

Mac and Cheese

OUT OF STOCK 2.99

Mashed Potatoes

$2.99

Tator Tots

$2.99

Vegetable of the day

$2.99

French Fries

$2.99

Sweet Potatoes Fries