How The Patty Melt Became A Beefy Diner Staple - Chowhound

Darwin Brandis/Getty Images A patty melt is the perfect mashup of a juicy burger and a gooey grilled cheese, combining a beef patty, melted cheese, and caramelized onions, all pressed between slices of toasted bread. It's a comforting, no-frills classic that has become a diner staple across America. Whether served at a roadside diner or a retro lunch counter, the patty melt offers the kind of simple, hearty fare…