Restaurants & Bars
South Philly's Melrose Diner Open After Fire Forced Closure
After a fire forced the diner to close in July, South Philly's iconic Melrose Diner has reopened.
By CBS3 Staff, September 11, 2019 at 12:25 pm Filed Under:Local TV, Melrose Diner, South Philadelphia
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) – The famous Melrose Diner is back open after a fire in July forced it to temporarily close and loyal customers are rejoicing. Firefighters said it was an electrical fire that started in the roof.
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For the past six weeks, crews have worked to repair the building, getting it ready for customers who are looking to satisfy their hunger.
The diner has been a South Philadelphia favorite since the 1950s.
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