Operating in the center of town since 1919, this 1950s-style diner makes a mean milkshake (including the boozy variety). Sit at your Formica table, take in the tunes from the jukebox and dive into your Philly cheesesteak or burger served on a homemade bun.
Mel's
New Brunswick
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