MEL'S DINER

A promise was made to Mel by her husband Jack, to one day put her name in lights. In 1992, that promise came to fruition and a successful American Dream opened its doors, instantly becoming a landmark in Lafayette - Mel's Diner... Mel grew up in Lafayette during the rock-n-roll era when the kids were doing the twist, the stomp and wearing pompadours and poodle skirts. Her love for music and dancing earned Mel the title of "Best Dancer" among her friends with a closet full of jitterbug trophies to prove it... With a bee bop in her step and an undeniable joie de vive, Mel caught the eye of her one and only - Jack. He grew up in the small town of Mansura, Louisiana and proudly served in the U.S. Navy, stationed at the embassy in Paris, France. The G.I. Bill led him to Lafayette where he graduated from S.L.I. (U of L - Lafayette for you youngsters) with honors. Upon graduation, he began working for a local burgeoning restaurant and in 1963, Jack was part of the opening crew for the local..

Also known as: The Mel's Diner

Primary location: Lafayette United States