Mel's Drive-In
Mel's Drive-In
Ham, Swiss, Mushrooms, and Onions
Pesto Turkey Melt + Salad in back
Garlic Parmesan Fries
two people toasting with milkshakes
Scrambled Eggs and Potatoes (Part of the Mels Specials)
Chilaquiles
10 oz. New York Steak Dinner
Mini Oreo Milkshake
NY Steak and egg whites. Sorry it looked so good I already added my hot sauce and took a bite.
The bar
outside
interior
Chili Cheese Fries
Plenty of seating
interior
popeyes power
interior, sushi and sashimi
interior
At Mel's on 1/17/22
outside
*Short Rib Grilled Cheese
interior
Prasiddha H.
Dec 28, 2024
I visited this spot a few years ago but I distinctly remember my experience there - and enjoyed it even though I was massively hungover! True to its name this spot is diner style and kind of transports you back in time. If you are looking for carb heavy rich foods you will definitely find it here - all things classic american style! I remember the service here being quick and nice - and the ambiance was nice and clean.For my food I ordered the Patty melt which I enjoyed. The portion was big and the food was flavorful, in diner style of course. I enjoyed my experience here and would go back!
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Dominic D.
Nov 2, 2024
I was recently visiting the Bay Area and decided to stop in at Mel's because it was "familiar" cuisine for me.Well, it was still pretty great as far as the ambience and quality of food - especially the butterscotch milkshake with malt!My only complaint, although it's not enough to give any less than five stars, was that the wait staff took a long time to get to us between orders even though it really wasn't that crowded. Not a big deal, but don't come here if you're looking for a quick bite - otherwise, enjoy!
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John V.
Mar 2, 2025
Best diner on Market. I enjoy their break at menu and pancakes best in the morning ! They are open 24 hours and are always serving food. You will never leave hungry here. It's local to the mall across the street and target around the corner every time I enjoy breakfast here I spend money shopping. I come in knowing what to order here so the servers are welcoming to the local that enjoy breakfast here. I have a hard time choosing between apple juice or a milk shake !
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Steven H.
Dec 9, 2024
We stopped by this place during Dreamforce for breakfast.......then we went back several more times during the week! What a nice diner! The first time I was there I ordered the avocado toast dish. It came with 3 broached eggs that were cooked absolutely perfectly! It was the tastiest breakfast I had all week. A few days later I ordered the French toast dish (Bacon, etc) it was tasty as well (albeit not as good as the avocado toast). The place was constantly busy, but we were able to get a seat each time (at the bar the second time) Service was good here and the environment was exactly what you would expect from a diner.
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Tyler H.
Jan 7, 2025
A good place to eat after seeing a movie at the Metreon. Despite being in a busy part of the city, my group got to sit down quickly. Our food came quickly as well and our server made sure to split our bill when we asked.
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Thaung M.
Jun 12, 2024
This place is a rollercoaster ride of emotions.First the wait staff are so lethargic you think they have no interest in working. You wait for them to take your order and wonder why it's taking eons to get your food. And finally the chowder came. Utter deliciousness. The tenderness of the clams as well as the scrumptiousness of the order was out of this world. Thoroughly satisfied.
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Kevin R.
Oct 21, 2024
Really cool, classic diner feel. It was fun to look at the pictures on the walls of celebrities that previously passed through. The service was attentive. There's a security guard on site since this is downtown. And there was an issue he has to tend to with another diner. He ended up moving that diner to a more secluded section of the restaurant. The food was good but nothing to write home about.
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Mercedes C.
Dec 29, 2024
The place is big, like a diner. The waiter was attentive, although he was not very clear. My children liked the pancakes for kids, as well as the milkshake. The Caesar salad was too dreassing and my husband ordered a bagel and they only had plain. The prices were extremely expensive for the place and what they gave you! I do not recommend it, I would not go back. The bathrooms were also very dirty.
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Alisa Q.
Dec 9, 2024
Pricey for what it is, but clean and fast service. Thankfully this location offers WiFi. Taking down 2 stars because there is a lack of non dairy variety options and the creamer was in shelf-stable packets, not cold/fresh. Price was up there for diner-style food and we didn't even get the organic eggs. Fruits were fresh but the mushrooms in the omelette were undercooked, so that was a miss too.
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Christopher F.
Sep 16, 2024
I had taken an early flight in from the East Coast and needed dinner but closer to lunchtime on the West Coast. I sat down and had the house smash Burger, which was served rapidly and with hot fresh fries. it was very good. The server was a little overwhelmed with a lot of people coming in at the same time but he did a great job. Love the diner of the restaurant. Will definitely come back.
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