In the bustling city of New York, a gruff and prejudiced writer's life is disrupted when a hospitalized neighbor's dog is left in his care. Meanwhile, his only acceptable waitress is forced to take time off to care for her ailing son, leaving Melvin without his usual breakfast spot.

As Good as It Gets
An unlikely trio, each with their own troubled past, form a bond over shared experiences and find solace in their newfound friendship.