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    Mel’s at 22

    22 Chestnut St

    Cooperstown, NY 13326


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    Sides
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    Desserts

    Featured Items

    • Chicken Bacon Sandwich

      Choice of grilled or blackened chicken breast with lettuce, tomato, bacon and chipolte aioli on a toasted brioche roll
      $17.00
    • Mel's Burger

      8oz beef burger with lettuce, tomato and red onion, pickles, mel's secret sauce served on a toasted brioche roll
      $18.00
    • Forget the Bun Burger Salad

      Grilled 8oz beef burger, shredded cheddar, pickles, red onion, cherry tomato over romaine and garnished with sesame seeds
      $18.00

    Soup

    • Cup New England Clam Chowder

      $6.00
    • Bowl New England Clam Chowder

      $8.00

    Salad

    • Classic Caesar

      House made croutons, romaine and parmesan
      $14.00
    • Berry Salad

      Mixed greens, sliced strawberries, blueberries, goat cheese, red onion, cucumber, candied walnuts
      $14.00
    • Cobb Salad

      Romaine, applewood smoked bacon, hard boile egg, crumbled blue chgeese, tomato, roasted corn, cucumber and avocado
      $14.00
    • Forget the Bun Burger Salad

      Grilled 8oz beef burger, shredded cheddar, pickles, red onion, cherry tomato over romaine and garnished with sesame seeds
      $18.00
    • Wedge Salad

      Iceberg lettuce wedge, blue cheese crumbles, roasted tomatoes, crumbly bacon, red onion served with housemade blue cheese dressing
      $14.00

    Appetizer

    • Bang Bang Shrimp App

      Fried shrimp tossed and coated in house bang bang sauce over lettuce
      $16.00
    • Bao Buns

      Seared korean pork, served with pickled onions & kimchi topped with sesame seeds
      $17.00
    • Calamari App

      Lightly fried calamari topped with sauteed peppadew, pepperoncini, garlic, tomato black olives and lemon served with garlic aioli
      $17.00
    • Crispy Brussel Sprouts App

      Fried brussel sprouts & bacon tossed in honey and apple cider wine vinegar with a pinch of salt
      $15.00
    • Fried Cheese Curds App

      Fried cheese curds served with pomodoro sauce
      $13.00
    • Crabcakes

      House made jumbo lump crab cakes over spring mix drizzled with remoulade
      $21.00
    • Edamame Dumplings

      $16.00

    In Between the Bun

    • Mel's Burger

      8oz beef burger with lettuce, tomato and red onion, pickles, mel's secret sauce served on a toasted brioche roll
      $18.00
    • Build Your Own Burger

      Grilled 8 oz burger on a Brioche roll. Build it your way!
      $16.00
    • Chicken Bacon Sandwich

      Choice of grilled or blackened chicken breast with lettuce, tomato, bacon and chipolte aioli on a toasted brioche roll
      $17.00
    • Black Bean Burger

      Black bean burger topped with caramelized onion, smoked gouda, avocado, roasted red peppers and everything aioli on a brioche roll
      $17.00
    • Forget the Bun Burger Salad

      Grilled 8oz beef burger, shredded cheddar, pickles, red onion, cherry tomato over romaine and garnished with sesame seeds
      $18.00

    Entree

    • Baked Haddock

      Haddock, lobster sauce, h ouse crumbs, mashed potatoes and vegetable of the day
      $27.00
    • Brian's Original Fried Haddock

      Fried haddock, french fries, cole slaw and tartar sauce
      $27.00
    • Butter Chicken

      Indian curry made with chicken that has a savory spiced tomato and butter cream sauce over basmati rice with toasted naan and yogurt sauce
      $26.00
    • Chicken Parmesan

      House breaded fresh chicken cutlet topped with pomodoro sauce and mozzarella over spaghetti
      OUT OF STOCK
      $26.00
    • Pistachio Shrimp

      Shrimp sauteed in a lemon pistachio cream sauce with roasted tomato, pancetta, and arugula, rice & seasonal vegetables Topped with toasted walnuts & pistachios
      $28.00
    • Salmon Noodle Bowl

      Grilled Salmon served over rice noodles in a teriyaki broth, with broccoli, mushrooms, napa cabbage, and carrots. Finished with crushed peanuts and scallions
      $33.00
    • Short Rib

      Braised Short Rib, served over mashed potatoes & seasonal vegetables, finished with a Demi Glaze de Veau & a dollop of horseradish creme fraiche
      $34.00
    • Vegan Jambalaya

      Tomato based rice dish, chickpeas, kidney beans, black beans, peppers, onions, & celery. Topped with fried okra & jalapenos. Add your favorite protein for a small upcharge!
      $25.00

    Steaks

    • French Pork Chop

      Grilled, served over roasted sweet potatoes & seasonal vegetables, topped with an apple & pear chutney
      $32.00
    • 12oz NY Strip Steak

      Grilled and topped with herb compound butter, and arugula with mashed potatoes and vegetable of the day
      $42.00
    • Hanger Frites

      Grilled 8oz Hanger Steak served with shoestring french fries, sun-dried tomato pesto
      $39.00

    Dinner Specials

    • Cod Special

      Pan seared Cod, served over jasmine rice & red curry with bok choy
      $38.00
    • Chicken Wings

      Crispy Chicken wings tossed in house Buffalo sauce served with blue cheese, carrots and celery
      $15.00

    Kids (Under 12)

    • Big Kid Burger

      Beef burger with cheese and fries
      $11.00
    • Shrimp in a Basket

      Fried shrimp and fries served with tartar sauce
      $11.00
    • Chicken Tenders

      Breaded and fried chicken breast with fries
      $11.00
    • Chicken Bites

      Grilled chicken breast served with fries
      $8.00
    • Kids Pasta

      Shell pasta with butter, red sauce or cheese sauce topped with aged parmesan cheese
      $9.00
    • Kids Hot Dog

      $9.00

    Sides

    • Tater Tots

      $6.00
    • Fries

      $6.00
    • Toasted Bread

      $6.00
    • Side Salad

      $8.00
    • Side Mash

      $5.00
    • Side Veg

      $5.00
    • Side Rice

      $5.00
    • Side Pasta

      $6.00

    Sauces

    • Garlic Aioli

      $1.00
    • Chipolte Aioli

      $1.00
    • Everything Aioli

      $1.00
    • Sd Ranch

      $1.00
    • Honey Mustard

    • BBQ

    • Balsamic

    • Blue Cheese Dress

    • 1000 Island

    • Ceasar

    • Cocktail

    • Tartar

    • Oil & Vin

    • Mayo

    • Ketchup

    • Mustard

    • Hot Sauce

    Desserts

    • Key Lime Pie

      OUT OF STOCK
      $11.00
    • Almond Toasted Cream Cake

      $12.00
    • Italian Spumoni Bomba

      $10.00
    • Hot Honey Peach Cheesecake

      OUT OF STOCK
      $12.00
    • Chocolate Mousse Cake

      $12.00
    • Raspberry Passion Vegan Cake

      $11.00
    • Side Ice Cream

      OUT OF STOCK
      $6.00
    • Cheesecake Flight

      OUT OF STOCK
      $15.00
    • Pistachio Cheesecake

      $12.00
    • Peanut Butter Pie

      $12.00

    Hanger Frites

    $39.00

    Grilled 8oz Hanger Steak served with shoestring french fries, sun-dried tomato pesto

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    All hours
    Sunday11:00 am - 3:00 pm, 4:00 pm - 9:00 pm
    Monday11:00 am - 3:00 pm, 4:00 pm - 9:00 pm
    Tuesday11:00 am - 3:00 pm, 3:15 pm - 7:30 pm
    Wednesday11:00 am - 3:00 pm, 3:15 pm - 7:30 pm
    Thursday11:00 am - 3:00 pm, 3:15 pm - 7:30 pm
    Friday11:00 am - 3:00 pm, 3:15 pm - 8:30 pm
    Saturday11:00 am - 3:00 pm, 3:15 pm - 8:30 pm
    Restaurant info

    Come in and enjoy!

    Location

    22 Chestnut St, Cooperstown, NY 13326

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