Mel's Commissary & Catering

My first visit. Stopped in for a sandwich. Man candy was my side on a whim. Aptly named. Delicious. Sandwich excellent.

The vibe of this spot is friendly and relaxing. Unfortunately the sandwiches are mediocre.

Really fine, homemade food. All from scratch. Extremely well prepared and priced. Fresh. Palatable, with a country vibe.We love it.

Mel's is a great place for lunch. The staple sandwiches (chicken salad, BLT, veggie) are all delicious, especially the chicken salad and BLT. There are frequently specials as well for those who like more variety, though sometimes they sell out before lunch is over (if you check Mel's Facebook page before it opens each day, you can see what will be on the menu). The sandwiches come with a small side - the broccoli salad is my favorite. There are usually some small dessert options on the menu as well, such as cobblers and mini-pies for example, and they are consistently good. The atmosphere is pleasant and the staff are very friendly. The food is a bargain.The only drawback is the limited parking. Sometimes during the busy part of the lunch hour the back lot is full, so I have to park down the street. But it's always worth it.

We ate here for lunch today! The sloppy joe and deviled eggs were so tasty. My group tried all three desserts which were crazy good. The banana pudding is the best I've ever had in my life and the key lime was perfect. I didn't love the cobbler as much, but two out of three is pretty good. Cute, local vibe. Laid back with nice staff. I hope this place sticks around. Breakfast would be awesome here. I bet they could create some amazing breakfast sandwiches.

So good. I split the tomato pie and the chicken salad sandwich with my mom and it was more than enough food, and probably less than $20 with iced tea! it's definitely comfort food, but not so heavy you feel gross after. I'm such a fan, and hope to see more places emphasizing different types of southern cuisine popping up in my hometown!

Oh my! If I could give more than 5 stars I would! I had the veggie sandwich and it was literally the best I've had! They put guac on their's and it's good guac too! Alfalfa sprouts, cucumbers, tomatoes, red onions (just enough to add flavor but not too many to overpower) ... I can't even remember every item on there! It was served on delicious bread! You can choose from 3 (maybe 4) unique, tasty sides: deviled eggs, man candy, or Asian pasta salad. They only had 5-6 main items to choose from, which I appreciate because a good place doesn't need a plethora of mediocre dishes to choose from. The menu changes regularly based on what's fresh and available to them. They have indoor/outdoor seating; parking is tight but at least they have it! Being the frugal person I am - the sandwich, side and tea -was under $8!!! I can't wait to go back and try something new! As good as Al's is, I shouldn't be surprised that this place is also wonderful!

My grandmothers were both amazing cooks. I remember lunches at their kitchen tables as a kid growing up in the rural South in the 60's: meat loaf, BLTs, maybe some leftover banana pudding or a fried apple pie from last night's dinner.That's what Mel's Commissary in Carrboro, NC feels like - lunch in my grandmother's kitchen. A limited menu of southern standbys and a daily special. All delicious. An excellent BLT and a heaping spoonful of banana pudding made my day. Unlike grandma's kitchen, Mel's is only open for lunch five days a week. I'm withholding a 5th star mostly out of respect for my grandmas.

Awesome food, Mel has amazing recipes, my husband through my 50th birthday party there and everything was perfect:-) She cares about details and tasting awesomely

Mel's has been closed since 2020, due to the pandemic. They are now considering whether they will re-open. We didn't know this when we arrived, and the owner was very nice and explaining.