06/18/2026
Big thanks to NEST - Northsiders Engaged in Sustainable Transformation for facilitating the REFRESH grant for Northside. We were one of the lucky participants!
NEST - Northsiders Engaged in Sustainable Transformation, with the support of the City Of Cincinnati Government, Cincinnati Neighborhood Business Districts United (CNBDU), Carol Ann & Ralph V. Haile, Jr. Foundation, and 5/3 Bank, has been working to improve the exteriors of select businesses in Northside!
NESTâs REFRESH program provided funds and technical support, courtesy of Chroma Architecture, to local businesses to beautify exteriors, enhance visibility and/or improve building conditions and safety.
Located at 4100 Hamilton Ave. in the Gantry Apartmentsâ ground level, Melt Revival is a restaurant whose outdoor patio just got an upgrade, thanks to REFRESH! Area carpenter Mike DeMaria built a pergola with a custom retractable canopy system to provide shade or sun to diners. It looks awesome!
Melt Revivalâs menu emphasizes locally sourced ingredients, like hyper local Ceres Bagels and fresh greens grown by the Heart of Northside. Dishes are made from scratch, and the range of options includes meaty, vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free, with a full suite of beverages to satisfy your thirst.
According to a recent customer, âWhat really sets Melt Revival apart is the quality of ingredients. Everything tastes incredibly fresh and thoughtfully prepared. The portions are generous, making it a great value for the price. The staff is also very knowledgeable about vegan options and are more than happy to accommodate dietary preferences.â
During warm weather, the sidewalk patio is a great spot for people-watching!