Step Back in Time at Retro Kitchen in Melville

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A Hidden Gem Serving Up Classic 50s Vibes and Comfort Food

Tucked away inside a commercial office building at 535 Broadhollow Road, Retro Kitchen is one of Melville’s best-kept secrets. This 50s-style diner transports guests to a simpler time with its charming décor, friendly service, and a menu full of classic comfort food at prices that won’t break the bank.

With a 4.7-star rating on Google, it’s clear that Retro Kitchen has won over the hearts (and appetites) of those who discover it.

Whether you’re craving a hearty breakfast to start your day or a satisfying lunch to fuel your afternoon, this hidden gem serves up old-fashioned goodness Monday through Friday from 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM—no reservations needed!

A True 50s Diner Experience

From the moment you step inside, Retro Kitchen captures the charm of a bygone era. The décor is a delightful throwback to the rock ‘n’ roll days of the 1950s, with checkered floors, vintage memorabilia, and a warm, welcoming atmosphere. Whether you enter through the main entrance or the convenient second entrance, you’ll feel like you’ve stepped into a classic American diner where time slows down and good food takes center stage.

Must-Try Menu Favorites

At Retro Kitchen, every dish is crafted with quality ingredients and a nod to nostalgic flavors. Here are a few must-orders that keep customers coming back for more:

• Chicken & Waffles – $13.99

A crispy, golden waffle served with butter, syrup, and your choice of buffalo or honey mustard sauce for the perfect sweet-and-savory bite.

• Bel Air Omelet – $11.99

A protein-packed delight featuring turkey, avocado, peppers, and tomato, or go for the Sock Hop variation with ham, spinach, feta, and Swiss.

• The Ultimate BLT – $11.99

A fresh take on a classic, with turkey or chicken, crispy bacon, lettuce, tomato, and mayo wrapped in your choice of white or whole wheat wrap.

• All-American Burger – $10.99

A diner staple, featuring a juicy patty topped with your choice of cheese, lettuce, tomato, and onion.

All You Need to Know Before You Visit Retro Kitchen

• No Reservations Needed – Walk-ins are always welcome!

• Location – Inside the commercial office building at 535 Broadhollow Road, Melville (enter through the north side).

• Wheelchair Accessible – Everyone can enjoy the retro vibes and delicious eats.

• Takeout & Delivery Available – Craving a taste of nostalgia at home? Call ahead and pick up your favorites.

• Private Parties & Corporate Events – Want to host a unique event with classic 50s charm? Retro Kitchen has you covered!

Why You Should Visit Retro Kitchen

With its affordable prices, nostalgic ambiance, and delicious comfort food, Retro Kitchen is a must-visit spot in Melville. Whether you’re a local looking for your new go-to breakfast and lunch spot or just passing through, this hidden gem is worth the detour. So, next time you’re in the area, swing by Retro Kitchen, grab a booth, and enjoy a meal that takes you back in time!

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Melissa Farrell

Melissa Farrell has a mission to support local business by "Going Local." As a local business owner herself, she understands the struggles entrepreneurs face when owning a business and is always trying to find ways to shine a spotlight onto them. Melissa started Going Local Tours & Experiences back in 2020 during the pandemic in hopes to bring people back into local restaurants and shops. She created food tours in Huntington, NY that would stop at 3-4 local businesses and gave the guests the chance to meet the owner and hear the story behind the business. She soon realized how powerful storytelling is when connecting people to local businesses and created options with local store owners as well to bring them onto the tour to share their story. Melissa wanted to expand out of Huntington to be able to support even more local businesses and started creating luxury picnics where she would bring local to you! She would find local businesses in the area of the picnic set up and deliver it to you offering ways to support over 3 local businesses at each picnic. This wasn't enough. She wanted to find a better way to help spread awareness of local businesses and share their stories. Enter Evangeline Knell...a woman with over 30 years of broadcasting experience who somehow convinced Melissa to host a 3 day live stream from the Huntington Fall Festival. She had never been on camera before, but working alongside Evie to create the 3 shows, gave Melissa the confidence to take on the challenge. The 3 shows produced focused on the local vendors, the food trucks and the events that occurred at the festival and had a much larger reach than Melissa could ever of done on her own. They soon realized a business partnership was needed and combined their two businesses, Identity Digital which is a production company and Going Local Tours and Experiences to form Going Local Media. Evie and Melissa even formed their own distribution outlet by creating Going Local TV, a streaming platform like Netflix or YouTube, that is all about local businesses, events and organizations on Long Island. There are over 200 videos including their podcast series "Let's Get Local" "Long Island Business Minds" and "Local Business Spotlight" that help spread awareness of our local businesses and Long Island Professionals. They are always thinking up new ways to support local, including this site, Going Local Long Island is a directory of articles on how to Go Local on Long Island. We appreciate you taking the time to read this and for supporting local! Thank you!

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