With all due respect to Bruce and Sue, passing on a restaurant's signature dish is just crazy. So I'll pick up their slack and tell you that the Mel-O-Dee IS Broasted chicken. I'm willing to bet they didn't invent Broasting, but it's safe to say they've perfected it.
And no plate with their Broasted chicken would be complete without a helping of their homemade coleslaw and their out-of-this-world mashed potatoes with their own gravy. I know I'm supposed to give paragraphs of details but sometimes that just isn't necessary and this is one of those times. Bruce and Sue nailed everything except the chicken. It's priced right, tastes great and looks great; what more do you what in a family-owned joint?
If you do like pressure-fried foods, especially chicken, take the short two mile detour off of Interstate 70 at exit 41 to experience the best in Broasted chicken. I've eaten my fair share of meals at Mel-O-Dee and have NEVER been disappointed with any dish.
"Good old-fashioned layer cake."
Bruce Bilmes and Susan Boyle
"This homely pile of food tasted like Mom's home cooking."
Bruce Bilmes and Susan Boyle
"A hot shot is Ohio-ese for beef and potatoes blanketed with dark gravy, called hot beef in Iowa. This one uses cube steak in place of the usual beef slices and shreds."
Bruce Bilmes and Susan Boyle
"Many customers grab a loaf or two of the good white or rye to go."
Bruce Bilmes and Susan Boyle
"We love great old signs like this one."
Bruce Bilmes and Susan Boyle
