"The Melrose Café" is now open at 13206 W Highway 42, right across the Jefferson/Oldham County line and geographically close to where the original Melrose Inn once stood. I tried out some lunch today, its 2nd day in operation. They are open from 07:30 - 15:00 everyday and are working on staffing with the hope of being open for dinner soon, if the response is good.
I had a burger dressed with blue cheese, lettuce, tomato, pickle & onion served on a pretzel bun. Flavor was good. I suggested they toast the pretzel bun in future as they are gummy otherwise. Sesame-Ginger Slaw was a very well flavored side.
I need to get a few more meals from here to give you my impression.
People were friendly and attentive.
Currently you order and pay at the counter and they bring your meal to you. They will need to tweak this procedure as too many people bunch up looking over the menu, ordering and trying to pay. It's a very clunky approach that should improve if they get some wait staff for table service.
Menu pics below:
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