Melt Shop closes on 4th Avenue

The Melt Shop at 135 Fourth Ave. between 13th Street and 14th Street has closed — less than a year after its arrival. (Thanks to @jcooper911 for the photos!)

A sign on the door directs patrons to the other NYC locations of the quick-serve restaurant that specializes in grilled-cheese sandwiches and tater tots...



Melt Shop took over from Make Sandwich, which was an extension of their brand.

This closure comes on the heels of Liquiteria's departure right next door.

The southeast corner of Fourth Avenue and 13th Street has also been a challenge for businesses since the longtime deli was rent-hiked out of here in November 2012. The space has been home to Fresh & Co., Pie Face and Sandwicherie in fairly quick succession. Dig has the space now.

Melt Shop makes way back to 4th Avenue

A Melt Shop has emerged at 135 Fourth Ave. between 13th Street and 14th Street.

This is the fifth Manhattan location for the quick-serve restaurant that specializes in grilled-cheese sandwiches and tater tots.

Signage for a Melt Shop was spotted here in June 2016, but the storefront instead became a Make Sandwich, which was an extension of the Melt Shop brand.

Make shut down in December after nearly two years at the address. According to the Make website: "We’ll be closing the shop ... to look for a location that is more suitable for our craft. We’d like to thank you all for your support and sando love."

So ownership decided to go with the more recognizable sandwich brand, choosing Melt over Make.

Thanks to EVG readers Jeanne Krier and Sheila Meyer for the photos and tip!

Make Sandwich opens today on 4th Avenue

Make Sandwich debuts today at 135 Fourth Ave. between 13th Street and 14th Street...



Make is an extension of the Melt Shop brand. Here's their pitch via Facebook: "Make Sandwich serves uniquely classic sandwiches and quality make-your-own ingredients with NYC hustle."

You can find their menu here.

The previous tenant, Desi Shack, the quick-serve Indian-Pakistani restaurant, closed in April 2016 after less then two years.

Melt Shop bringing grilled cheese sandwiches to 4th Avenue

Signage has arrived at 135 Fourth Ave., where another location of Melt Shop is coming soon.

This looks to be the fifth Manhattan location for the expanding quick-serve restaurant that specializes in grilled cheese sandwiches (and tater tots).



This location between East 13th Street and East 14th Street has applied for a beer and wine license. They are on the June CB3-SLA docket, though the item won't be heard during the committee meeting.

The previous tenant, Desi Shack, the quick-serve Indian-Pakistani restaurant, closed in April after less then two years.