Meltkraft

I never knew that two rights could make a wrong, but ever since the recent, lamentable closing of their craft beer and grilled cheese establishment on 9^th street forced MeltKraft to move and combined their excellent grilled cheese shop into the same space as their excellent cheese and provisions shop, Valley Shepard Creamery, I’ve been a bit disappointed in both.
The grilled cheese sandwiches from MeltKraft are still solid (the Melter Skelter is excellent, the Valley Thunder great, if a bit rich, the Brielle a bit too sweet for my tastes with the overwhelming chutney), but I miss the craft beer options and chips/​sides that made it a great meal/​hang out spot. It’s a bit cramped and uncomfortable to sit and eat in-​house (in-​store, really), which is disappointing. And now the shop, which used to have a full offerings of provisions, has been reduced to selling mostly just cheese and crackers. I realize that this is more the fault of NY real estate prices than MeltKraft, but it still stings a bit. Great grilled cheese, but an uncomfortable, poorly-​constructed environment to eat in — at their price point, I need more than a take out option that will congeal by the time I get home. While I hate to see either go, I think they’d be better off going just shop or just grilled cheese restaurant and devoting the whole place to that one experience. The service is great and staff pleasant and helpful — I hope they work it out soon!