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Mel's Hard Luck Diner
2800 West State Highway 76
Branson, MO 65616
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Main Menu
Appetizers
Onion Ring
$7.99
Thick cut Onions lightly breaded and flashed fried.
Mozzarella Cheese Sticks
$7.99
Dusted with seasoned bread crumbs, deep fried, served with marinara sauce.
Jalapeno Poppers
$7.99
Stuffed with cream cheese, breaded and flashed-fried for a great crunch.
Chili Cheese Fries
$7.99
Crispy fries topped with a generous portion of chili and melted cheese.
Fried Green Beans
$7.99
Crispy green beans lightly battered and fried to a golden crisp, served with chipotle Ranch.
Soups and Salads
Golden Italian, Poppyseed, 1000 Island, Caesar, Chipotle Ranch, Raspberry Vinaigrette, Balsamic
Soup or Salad & Sandwich Combo
$8.99
Your Choice of a cup of soup or a salad and half of a sandwich: ham, turkey, chicken salad or grilled cheese
Jimmy Crack Corn Chicken Chowder
$5.99
A bowl of our creamy corn and chicken chowder served with a cornbread & crackers
Ozark Hilbilly Chili
$5.99
A bowl of our hearty diner style chili with loads of meat, beans & spices, served with cheese and onions
Mel's Way Chili
$8.99
Our Chili served over spaghetti noodles sprinkled with cheese and onions
Southwest Chicken Salad
$10.99
Mixed greens with your choice of grilled or crispy chicken, tomatoes, peppers, cheddar cheese, jalapenos, onions & corn all tossed in our Chipotle Ranch dressing. Topped with crispy tortilla strips. Ranch, Bleu Cheese, Honey Mustard, French
Blue Suede Salad
$10.99
Mixed greens with ham, turkey, boiled egg, tomato, cheese, cucumber, bacon & croutons
Groovin' Grilled Chicken Salad
$9.99
Mixed greens with grilled chicken, sliced almonds, boiled egg, tomato, cucumbers & croutons
Sweet Sensation (Seasonal)
$10.99
Mixed greens with grilled chicken, sliced almonds, strawberries & mandarin oranges, served with raspberry vinaigrette
Mel's Way Sweet Sensation
$13.98
Mixed greens with grilled chicken, sliced almonds, strawberries & mandarin oranges, pecans, cashews & a banana served with raspberry vinaigrette
Garden Salad
$9.99
Mixed greens topped with tomato, red and green peppers, cucumber, onion, cheese, sunflower seeds & croutons
Sandwiches
Grand Village Cheesesteak
$11.99
Tender slices of roast beef smothered with onions, peppers, mushrooms and cheddar cheese, served on a sourdough hoagie
Hit the Road Jack Grilled Chicken
$10.99
Boneless seasoned grilled chicken breast with Swiss cheese, bacon, lettuce, tomato, onion and pickle on a whole wheat bun
Hawaiian Grilled Chicken
$10.99
Boneless seasoned grilled chicken breast topped with grilled pineapple, our special seasoning, Swiss cheese and bacon on a wheat bun
The BLT Classic
$10.99
A generous portion of smoked bacon, lettuce, tomato and mayo stacked between three slices of bread
Romeo Reuben
$10.99
Traditional corned beef with Swiss cheese, sauerkraut and our house made secret sauce on marble rye
Chick-A-Boom Croissant
$10.99
A tasty blend of grilled chicken, grapes, yellow onion, apples and pecans served on a light and flaky croissant
Southwest Chicken Wrap
$10.99
Boneless seasoned grilled chicken breast with peppers, jalapeños, onion, corn, lettuce, tomato, cheddar cheese and chipotle ranch dressing in a our tortilla
All Wrapped Up
$10.99
Your choice of turkey or ham with lettuce, tomato, cheese and our special cream cheese spread in a our tortilla
Mel's Way Grilled Cheese
$10.99
Melted American, Swiss & Cheddar cheese with ham & bacon
Sweet Surrender Club
$10.99
Surrender yourself to ham, turkey and bacon stacked on white toast with lettuce, tomato and mayo
Mel's Peanut Butter, Banana, Raisin & Caramel Concoction
$9.99
Chunky peanut butter on toasted raisin bread with sliced bananas, caramel syrup and a sprinkle of brown sugar - then layered again and a side of caramel for dipping!
Burgers
All burgers are served with french fries and lettuce, tomato, onion and pickles on the side
Hard Luck Cheeseburger
$10.99
Our original burger with American cheese served with lettuce, tomato, onion and pickles on the side
Hard Luck Combo
$14.99
Enjoy either our Hard Luck cheeseburger or hamburger and fries with choice of one of our hand dipped milk shakes or malts
Sixteen Ton Chili Burger
$11.99
Emanuele Fontanini's favorite burger! Open-faced burger on a bun topped with tons of our delicious chili, cheddar cheese and chopped onions
Hard Times Patty Melt
$11.99
Grilled marble rye bread, sauteed onions, two cheeses and our secret sauce make this burger an old time favorite of our customers
Hawaiian Burger
$12.99
Our delicious burger topped with grilled onion, bacon, Swiss cheese and grilled pineapple tion of seasonal sorbet
Smoke Gets in Your Eyes Burger
$11.99
Our delicious burger topped with bacon, Cheddar cheese, BBQ sauce
Memory Maker Mushhroom and Swiss
$11.99
Grilled mushrooms and Swiss top your burger
Honky Tonk Hot Dog
$9.99
Our all beef Nathan's foot long hot dog with onion and relish on the side
Chili Cheese Dog
$11.99
Our all beef Nathan's foot long hot dog with chili & melted cheese with onion on the side
Entrees
Grand Village Cheesesteak
$11.99
Tender slices of roast beef smothered with onions, peppers, mushrooms and cheddar cheese, served on a sourdough hoagie
Hit the Road Jack Grilled Chicken
$10.99
Boneless seasoned grilled chicken breast with Swiss cheese, bacon, lettuce, tomato, onion and pickle on a whole wheat bun
Hawaiian Grilled Chicken
$10.99
Boneless seasoned grilled chicken breast topped with grilled pineapple, our special seasoning, Swiss cheese and bacon on a wheat bun
The BLT Classic
$10.99
A generous portion of smoked bacon, lettuce, tomato and mayo stacked between three slices of bread
Romeo Reuben
$10.99
Traditional corned beef with Swiss cheese, sauerkraut and our house made secret sauce on marble rye
Chick-A-Boom Croissant
$10.99
A tasty blend of grilled chicken, grapes, yellow onion, apples and pecans served on a light and flaky croissant
Southwest Chicken Wrap
$10.99
Boneless seasoned grilled chicken breast with peppers, jalapeños, onion, corn, lettuce, tomato, cheddar cheese and chipotle ranch dressing in a flour tortilla
All Wrapped Up
$10.99
Your choice of turkey or ham with lettuce, tomato, cheese and our special cream cheese spread in a flour tortilla
Mel's Way Grilled
$10.99
Cheese Melted American, Swiss & Cheddar cheese with ham & bacon
Sweet Surrender Club
$10.99
Surrender yourself to ham, turkey and bacon stacked on white toast with lettuce, tomato and mayo
Beverages
Ice Tea
$2.49Lemonade
$2.49Coffee
$2.49Hot Tea
$2.49Milk
$2.59Chocolate Milk
$2.59Orange Juice
$2.59Apple Juice
$2.59Soda
$2.49
Coke
Diet Coke
Coke Zero
Orange Fanta
Mello Yellow
Sprite
Powerade Berry Blast
Fruit Punch
Root Beer
Dr Pepper
Diet Dr Pepper
Soda Fountain
Devilish Chocolate Cake
$8.99
Layers of chocolate cake drizzled with hot fudge topping and served with a scoop of vanilla ice cream
Say Cheese Cheesecake
$6.99
Have our cheesecake served with your favorite toppings: Strawberry, Pineapple, Hot Fudge, or Caramel
Homemade Pies and Cobblers
$4.99Cobbler Ala Mode
$5.99Mel's Favorite Carrot Cake
$8.99
This gourmet cake is loaded with coconut, pecans, pineapple, cinnamon, spices and topped with a cream cheese icing, then nestled next to a scoop of vanilla ice cream and topped with a drizzle of hot caramel
Shake, Rattle & Roll
$6.99
Served the old fashioned way! Choose a shake or malt: Vanilla, Chocolate, Strawberry, Pineapple, Banana, Cherry, Root Beer, Cookies 'n Cream, Orange Dreamsicle, Birthday Cake or Peanut Butter
Sundae Kind of Love 1 Scoop
$4.99
Hot Fudge, Caramel, Chocolate, Strawberry or Pineapple topped with sprinkles, whipped cream and nuts
Sundae Kind of Love 2 Scoop
$5.99
Hot Fudge, Caramel, Chocolate, Strawberry or Pineapple topped with sprinkles, whipped cream and nuts
Great Balls of Ice Cream 1 Scoop
$2.59
Chocolate, Vanilla, Orange Sherbert, Strawberry, Cookies & Cream, Birthday Cake, Today's Special Flavor, No Sugar Added Vanilla
Great Balls of Ice Cream 2 Scoops
$3.59
Chocolate, Vanilla, Orange Sherbert, Strawberry, Cookies & Cream, Birthday Cake, Today's Special Flavor, No Sugar Added Vanilla
Rockin" Floats
$4.99
Your favorite soft drink with vanilla ice cream
Old Fashioned Sodas
$4.99
Chocolate, Strawberry or Cherry
Chocolate Nachos
$10.99
Cinnamon sugar tortillas topped with M&Ms, marshmallow cream, chocolate & caramel syrup, vanilla & chocolate ice cream, whipped cream, cherries & sprinkles
Krazy Kringle Cookie
$12.99
A giant chocolate chunk cookie topped with vanilla & chocolate ice cream, hot fudge, caramel, whipped cream and cherries
Rock Around Chocolate
$12.99
Two fudge brownies topped with nuts and piled high with vanilla & chocolate ice cream, hot fudge, marshmallow cream, whipped cream, M&Ms and cherries
Build Me Up, Banana Cup
$10.99
A huge old fashioned banana split with vanilla, strawberry & chocolate ice cream, pineapple, chocolate and strawberries, topped with whipped cream, nuts and cherries
Climb Every Mountain Ice Cream Avalanche
$29.99
Enough to feed the whole family! On a bed of 12 scoops of ice cream (2 of each of our 6 overs) topped with cookies, bananas, brownie crumbles, pineapple, strawberries, hot fudge, hot caramel, marshmallow cream, chocolate syrup, whipped cream, nuts, sprinkles and M&M's
Kids Menu
Substitute a kid's shake for the drink $1.99
Corn Dog Bites and Fries
$4.99Macaroni and Cheese with Applesauce
$4.99Grilled Cheese and Fries
$4.99Cheeseburger and Fries
$4.99Hot Dog and Fries
$4.99Spaghetti and Meatballs
$4.99Chicken Fingers and Fries
$4.99Shrimp and Fries
$4.99Gluten Free
Ranch, Honey Mustard, French, Golden Italian, 1000 Island, Chipotle Ranch, Raspberry Vinaigrette
Southwest Chicken Salad
$9.99
Mixed greens with your choice of grilled or crispy chicken, tomatoes, peppers, cheddar cheese, jalapenos, onions and corn all tossed in our chipotle ranch dressing. Topped with crispy corn tortilla strips
Blue Suede Salad
$9.99
Mixed greens with ham, turkey, boiled egg, tomato, cheese, cucumber and bacon
Sweet Sensation (Seasonal)
$9.99
Mixed greens with grilled chicken, sliced almonds, strawberries and mandarin oranges, served with raspberry vinaigrette
Mel's Way Sweet Sensation
$12.99
Mixed greens with grilled chicken, sliced almonds, strawberries and mandarin oranges, pecans, cashews, and bananas served with raspberry vinaigrette
Garden Salad
$8.99
Mixed greens topped with tomato, red and green peppers, cucumbers, onion, cheese and sunflower seeds
Burgers
All burgers served with gluten-free potato chips and Gluten free bun
Hard Luck Cheeseburger
$10.99
Our original burger with American cheese served with lettuce, tomato, onion and pickles
Hard Luck Combo
$15.99
Enjoy either our Hard Luck cheeseburger or hamburger and with choice of one our hand dipped milk shakes
Hawaiian Burger
$12.99
Our delicious burger topped with grilled onion, bacon, swiss cheese and grilled pineapple
Smoke Gets in Your Eyes Burger
$11.99
Our delicious burger topped with bacon, cheddar cheese, BBQ sauce, lettuce, tomato & onion
Honky Tonk Hot Dog
$9.99
Our all beef Nathan's foot long hot dog with onion and relish on the side
Chili Cheese Dog
$10.99
Our all beef Nathan's foot long hot dog topped with chili and melted cheese with onion on the side
Sandwiches / Entrees
All sandwiches served with gluten-free potato chips and gluten free bun
Hit the Road Jack Grilled Chicken
$11.99
Boneless seasoned grilled chicken breast topped with swiss cheese, bacon, lettuce, tomato, onion, and pickle
Hawaiian Grilled Chicken
$11.99
Boneless seasoned grilled chicken breast topped with grilled pineapple and our special seasoning, swiss cheese and bacon
Chicken Salad Sandwich
$11.99
A tasty blend of grilled chicken, grapes, yellow onion, apples and pecans
Soda Fountain
Such as separate fryers, prepackaged buns, etc. Shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness
Shake, Rattle & Roll
$6.99
Served the old fashioned way! Choose a shake: Vanilla, Chocolate, Strawberry, Pineapple, Banana, Cherry, Rootbeer, Orange Dreamsicle or Birthday Cake
Sundae Kind of Love 1 Scoop
$4.99
Hot Fudge, Caramel, Chocolate, Strawberry or Pineapple topped with sprinkles, whipped cream and nuts
Sundae Kind of Love 2 Scoop
$5.99
Hot Fudge, Caramel, Chocolate, Strawberry or Pineapple topped with sprinkles, whipped cream and nuts. We take precautions to prevent cross contamination
Rockin' Floats
$4.99
Your favorite soft drink with vanilla ice cream
Build Me Up, Banana Cup
$10.99
A huge old fashioned banana split with vanilla, strawberry & chocolate ice cream, pineapple, chocolate and strawberries, topped with whipped cream, nuts and cherries
*consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, or eggs increase your risk of food borne illness
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General Info
Payment Types
All Major Cards
Cuisine
Diner
American - Traditional
Burgers
Meals
Lunch
Dinner
Hours
Monday:
11:00am - 7:00pm
Tuesday:
11:00am - 7:00pm
Wednesday:
11:00am - 7:00pm
Thursday:
11:00am - 7:00pm
Friday:
11:00am - 7:30pm
Saturday:
11:00am - 7:30pm
Sunday:
11:00am - 7:00pm
About Us
For over twenty years now, our talented servers (and sometimes cooks and bus staff) have been singing your favorite songs while serving our great food. This 1950s themed diner is home to talented, professional singers, songwriters and musicians. Many have been or are currently in some of Branson’s most popular productions. These are professional, award winning entertainers, including one who climbed high on American Idol. So enjoy the great food and listen to your favorite songs performed and up close... a truly unique experience you will want to share with your friends and repeat time and time again, Mel’s Hard Luck Diner, where “we sing for your
supper!” Be sure to take a look around the diner and see the memorabilia and hard luck stories.