Reviewed by: Caleb Turrentine
Melt in Auburn announces permanent closure after 2 years
Reading time: 2 minutes
Melt, a restaurant in Auburn known for its grilled cheese sandwich-based menu, has announced it will permanently close after two years serving the community.
The restaurant shared the news with customers this week in a post on social media, thanking the Auburn community for the support, friendships and memories since opening.
The Auburn location was part of the Alabama-based MELT brand, which first launched in 2011 and currently operates additional locations in Hoover and Huntsville.
When will Melt close?
According to the announcement from the restaurant:
- Final day for in-dining service: Saturday, March 14
- Catering, to-go and third-party orders available through: Saturday, March 21
The team encouraged customers to stop by before the restaurant closes to enjoy one final visit.
Customers are also encouraged to redeem any remaining gift cards before the final closing date.
Message to the Auburn community
In the announcement, the Melt team expressed gratitude to customers who supported the restaurant during its time in Auburn.
“We are so deeply grateful for the support, friendship and memories you’ve shared with us since we opened.”
Community reaction
Following the announcement, customers shared reactions across social media with many expressing surprise and disappointment about the closure.
Some commenters said they had only recently discovered the restaurant while others noted that restaurants in Auburn can face frequent turnover and strong competition.
Several customers also shared appreciation for the restaurant’s food and service and wished the staff and owners well as the Auburn location prepares to close.
Subscribe to The Bama Buzz Newsletter to get the latest updates delivered right to your inbox.
