Mel's Drive-In in Los Angeles, CA

Avocado Toast

$15.5

Fresh avocado spread on multi-grain toast with 3 poached organic eggs and red pepper flakes.

Junior Avocado Toast

$8.5

Fresh avocado spread on multi-grain toast with 1 poached organic egg and red pepper flakes.

Sunrise Breakfast

$14.75

2 local organic eggs sunny side up over Marin Sun Farms grass fed beef patties and grilled potato rounds. Served with fresh fruit.

The Lumber Jack 1/2 lb. Ham Steak and Eggs

$18

3 country fresh eggs, 2 pancakes and grilled potatoes.

6 oz. Sirloin Steak and Eggs

$16.5

3 country fresh eggs. Gluten-free possible.

Homemade Corned Beef Hash and 2 Eggs

$17

Robert's corned beef. Served with grilled potatoes or fresh hash browns. Gluten-free possible.

Low-Calorie Grilled Turkey Hash and 2 Eggs

$15.03

Served with grilled potatoes or fresh hash browns and toast and jelly.

Country Fresh Eggs

$11

2 eggs any style served with our special grilled potatoes. Add ham, bacon, sausage or turkey sausage for an additional charge. Gluten-free possible.

Diced Ham and Eggs

$13.25

Comes green onions and grilled potatoes.

Short Stack Combo

$12.45

Served with 1 egg and a choice of bacon, ham or sausage. Gluten-free possible.

Waffle Combo

$12.45

Served with 1 egg and a choice of bacon, ham or sausage. Gluten-free possible.

French Toast Combo

$12.45

Served with 1 egg and a choice of bacon, sausage or turkey sausage.

New York Steak and Eggs

$23

Served with grilled potatoes. Gluten-free possible.

High Protein Breakfast

$19

Scrambled egg whites, grilled chicken breast topped with sauteed mushrooms, asparagus spears and sliced tomatoes. Gluten-free possible.

Yuppie Joe's Scramble

$17

Ground turkey, fresh spinach, mushrooms and green onions scrambled with 2 large farm fresh eggs. Gluten-free possible.

The Elvis Scramble

$17

Molinari chorizo, green chile peppers and Monterey Jack cheese scrambled with 3 large farm fresh eggs.

El Rancho Breakfast Burrito

$17

Flour tortilla, 3 scrambled eggs, Molinari chorizo and cheddar cheese, topped with salsa and sour cream. Served with fruit or grilled potatoes.

Breakfast Sandwich

$8

Fried egg on a toasted English Muffin with cheddar.

Biscuits and Gravy

$11.5

Buttermilk biscuits smothered in country gravy.

Biscuits and Gravy with 2 Eggs

$13.5

Buttermilk biscuits smothered in country gravy with 2 eggs any style.

Breakfast Sandwich with Bacon

$10

Fried egg with cheddar and bacon on a toasted English muffin

Old Fashioned Buttermilk Pancakes

$10.75

Vegetarian.

Mel's Thick-Slice French Toast

$11.5

House specialty. Add cinnamon for no charge. Vegetarian.

Golden Brown Belgian Waffle

$10.5

Vegetarian.

Golden Brown Belgian Waffle with Berries and Whipped Cream

$11.5

Vegetarian.

2 Piece Fried Chicken and Waffle

$16.95

Served with cheddar, bacon, green onions and maple syrup.

Gluten Free Buckwheat Pancakes

$10.14

Plain Omelette

$12

Vegetarian. Gluten-free possible.

Cheese Omelette

$15

Comes with choice of American cheese, Swiss, cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese. Vegetarian. Gluten-free possible.

Ham and Cheese Omelette

$17

The original. Gluten-free possible.

Mushroom Omelette

$17

Comes with choice of American cheese, Swiss, cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese. Vegetarian. Gluten-free possible.

Vegetarian Omelette

$17

Broccoli, mushrooms, zucchini, yellow squash, red and green peppers. Vegetarian. Gluten-free possible.

Denver Omelette

$18

Ham, green peppers, onions and mushrooms. Gluten-free possible.

Steven's Favorite Omelette

$18.5

Ham, avocado, cheddar cheese and a little sour cream on top. Gluten-free possible.

Spinach Omelette

$13.78

Fresh sauteed spinach and sour cream. Comes with special grilled potatoes and choice of toast with butter and jelly.

Hangover Omelette

$17.5

Mel's famous chili with cheddar cheese.

Cold Cereal with Milk

$7.02

Steel Cut Oatmeal

$7.25

Served with milk and raisins. Add banana for an additional charge. Vegetarian.

Organic Granola

$10.75

Served with fresh fruit and milk or Greek yogurt. Vegetarian.

Bagel

$3.85

Bagel with Cream Cheese

$5

Bacon

$6

Sausage

$7

Ham

$7

Toast

$3

English Muffin

$3.25

1 Egg

$3

Short Stack of Pancakes

$6

Grilled Potatoes

$5.5

Hash Browns

$5.25

Tomato Slices

$5

Non Fat Greek Yogurt

$4

Cottage Cheese

$4

1/3 lb. Hamburger Patty

$7

1/2 lb. Hamburger Patty

$9

Corned Beef Patty

$10

Turkey Sausage

$6

Fresh Squeezed Orange Juice

$5.5

Fresh Squeezed Grapefruit Juice

$5.5

Cranberry Juice

$4

Tomato Juice

$4

Organic Apple Juice

$4

Fruit Bowl

$5.75

Fresh fruit in season.

Large Fruit Bowl with Greek Yogurt

$10.75

Instant Breakfast Juice

$8

Fresh grapefruit, carrot, ginger and chia seeds.

Roots Juice

$8

Beets, apple, lemon and ginger.

ABC Juice

$8

Apple, beets and carrots.

Popeye's Breakfast Juice

$8

Spinach, apple, kale and parsley.

Short Rib Nachos

$11.5

Homemade tortilla chips topped with braised short ribs, beans, cheddar cheese, jalapenos, sour cream, salsa and guacamole.

Buffalo Wings

$14

Red hot.

Chicken Tenderloins

$13

All natural chicken Served with BBQ sauce. Add fries for an additional charge.

Mel's Variety Platter

$16

Chicken tenders, onion rings and mozzarella sticks.

Chili Fries

$12

American fries topped with chili.

Mozzarella Sticks

$14

Breaded and fried. Served with marinara sauce.

Breaded Calamari Rings

$12.43

Breaded Zucchini Sticks

$10.35

Served with ranch dressing.

Grandma's Chicken Soup

$5.75

Comes with noodles. 'The best in town'.

Clam Chowder

$6

Soup of the Day

$5.2

Please call restaurant for today's selection.

Quart Grandmas Chicken Soup

$15

The best in town!

Quinoa Salad

$11

Tossed with cucumber, red onion, roasted corn, red beans, cherry tomatoes and lemon vinaigrette. Add charbroiled salmon or chicken breast for an additional charge. Vegan. Gluten-free.

Kale Salad

$11

Tossed with cucumber, red onion, roasted corn, red beans, cherry tomatoes and lemon vinaigrette. Add charbroiled salmon or chicken breast for an additional charge. Vegan. Gluten-free.

Santa Fe Salad

$16.95

Broiled marinated chicken breast, served on a bed of crisp lettuce with tomato, cucumber, avocado, egg, Jack cheese, our own salsa and choice of dressing. Gluten-free.

Caesar Salad

$11

Fresh, crisp romaine lettuce tossed with Caesar dressing. Topped with grated Parmesan cheese and crunchy seasoned croutons.

Caesar Salad with Charbroiled Chicken Breast

$18

Fresh, crisp romaine lettuce tossed with Caesar dressing. Topped with grated Parmesan cheese and crunchy seasoned croutons.

Albacore Tuna Salad

$11

Comes on lettuce with tomato, cucumber and sliced egg. Gluten-free.

Cobb Salad

$16.5

Chopped turkey breast on a bed of lettuce with tomatoes, avocado, bleu cheese, chopped egg, carrots, black olives and Italian dressing.

Taco Chicken Salad

$16.95

Charbroiled chicken breast on shredded lettuce, cheddar, refried beans, guacamole, salsa and sour cream in a crisp taco shell.

Spring Salad

$10

Mixed organic baby greens, avocado, tomatoes, cucumbers, carrots and sprouts. Topped with your favorite dressing. Vegan. Gluten-free.

BLT Wedge Salad

$11.25

Wedge of iceberg topped bacon, tomatoes and bleu cheese dressing.

Chicken Salad

$11

Comes on lettuce with tomato, cucumber and sliced egg. Gluten-free.

House Salad

$7.25

Tossed greens, tomatoes, carrots, cucumber and choice of dressing.

House Salad with Avocado

$9.25

Tossed greens, tomatoes, carrots, cucumber and choice of dressing.

Ahi Salad

$18.67

Topped with mango salsa on a bed or organic baby greens with choice of dressing.

Apple Salad

$13.78

Romaine lettuce, apples, caramelized walnut, bacon and crumbled bleu cheese. Served with homemade honey vinaigrette.

Broiled Chicken Breast Salad

$17.63

Capers, roasted sunflower seeds, raisins, hard boiled egg, tomatoes, red potatoes and tossed with vinaigrette.

California Fruit Salad

$13.26

Fresh fruit and cottage cheese or vanilla yogurt.

Chef's Salad

$15.55

Mixed green salad on bed of garden-fresh lettuce topped with strip of ham, turkey, cheese and sliced egg.

Chinese Chicken Salad

$16.9

Chicken lightly sauteed in sesame oil, Mandarin oranges, rice noodles, lettuce, green onions and cilantro. Served with our hoisin dressing.

Grilled Salmon Salad

$18.67

Topped with mango salsa on baby greens with your choice of dressing.

Quinoa Salad with Chicken

$15.64

Quinoa mixed with fresh kale, cucumber, red onion, red beans and corn. Tossed with homemade lemon vinaigrette.

Quinoa Salad with Salmon

$17.14

Quinoa mixed with fresh kale, cucumber, red onion, red beans and corn. Tossed with homemade lemon vinaigrette.

Red Beet and Watermelon Salad

$13.47

Arugula, watermelon, fresh beets, goat cheese and walnut. Served with homemade mandarian orange vinaigrette.

Breakfast Slider

$4.68

Breakfast Slider Trio

$14.04

Grass Fed Beef Slider

$5

Served on a brioche bun, with Mel's special sauce and pickle 'Absolutely Delicious'. Caramelized onions by request. Add bleu cheese for an additional charge.

Short Rib Slider

$6

Braised short rib, served on a brioche bun, pickles and horseradish aioli.

Goat Cheese and Turkey Slider

$5.5

Fresh ground turkey topped with goat cheese, arugula and caramelized onions on a brioche bun with Mel's sauce.

Garlic Burger

$17

Marin Sun Farms grass fed beef loaded with chopped garlic - topped with sautéed garlic cloves topped with Jack Cheese on a toasted sesame seed bun served with fries.

Cheeseburger

$17

Melted American, Jack, cheddar or Swiss cheese on your old favorite. served with fries Gluten-free possible.

The Famous Melburger

$16

Classic American favorite made as only we know how. Juicy grass-fed ground beef served on a sesame seed bun, with crisp lettuce, tomato, Bermuda onion, mayonnaise and pickles. served with fries and pickle chips Gluten-free possible.

Black Bean Veggie Burger

$14

Served on a whole wheat bun with sprouts. Vegetarian. Gluten-free possible.

Sunset Burger

$20

1/2 lb. grass-fed beef, topped with melted cheddar cheese, crisp bacon, avocado, lettuce, sliced tomato and red onion on grilled sourdough. served with fries Gluten-free possible.

Avocado Burger

$20

All that's in a Melburger with sliced avocado, onion, Jack cheese and crisp bacon. served with fries Gluten-free possible.

Patty Melt Burger

$16

A juicy 1/3 lb. grass-fed hamburger patty with melted Swiss, grilled onions on grilled Jewish rye with 1000 Island. Winner L.A. Times 'Best Patty Melt'. served with fries

Gourmet Turkey Burger

$15.5

Juicy 1/3 lb. fresh ground turkey patty, served on a whole wheat bun. Gluten-free possible.

The Impossible Burger

$18

Plant based vegan patty, tomato, onion,sprouts, pickles on a whole wheat bun. served with fries

Portobello Burger

$14

Grilled portobello mushroom on a whole wheat bun with pesto mayo. Vegetarian. Gluten-free possible.

Chiliburger

$19.25

Open-faced, topped with our special recipe chili, grated cheddar cheese and diced onion.

Mushroom Burger

$16

Chef's choice. This gourmet burger is topped with sauteed mushrooms and Jack cheese.

Big Mel Combination Plate Burger

$17.63

1/2 lb. proven favorite served with fries and tossed green salad.

Fish Burger

$12.22

Deep-fried to a golden, served with tartar sauce.

Mel's Supreme Hamburger

$15.6

With bacon, ham and American cheese.

Veggie Burger

$11.18

Served on a whole wheat bun with sprouts.

Mel's Famous Hot Turkey Sandwich

$16

Roasted daily in our ovens.

Mel's Hot Roast Beef Sandwich

$16

Debbie's Homemade Texas Chili

$8

Served with onion and grated cheese. Mel's family recipe.

Chili Dog

$14

Topped with chili, onion and cheddar cheese.

Chili Fries Bowl

$12

American fries, topped with chili. You gotta try them!

Grilled Cheese Combination Sandwich

$13

Jack, Swiss and cheddar on sourdough. Vegetarian. Gluten-free possible.

Grilled Ham and Cheese Sandwich

$15.95

Ham, cheddar on grilled rye.

Short Rib Grilled Cheese Sandwich

$18.25

Braised short ribs, Jack, Swiss and cheddar cheese on grilled sourdough.

BLT Sandwich

$15

'Old favorite' on sourdough. Add avocado for an additional charge. Gluten-free possible.

The French Dip Sandwich

$16

'Real winner', lean slices of roast beef on a french baguette. Served with au jus and American fries. Try it New Orleans style with mayo, horseradish and Tabasco.

Mel's 3-Deck Club Sandwich

$16.75

Breast of turkey, bacon, lettuce and tomato piled on toasted sourdough.

Albacore Tuna Melt Sandwich

$14.5

Grilled tuna salad with cheddar cheese on rye. Gluten-free possible.

Albacore Tuna Salad Sandwich

$13.5

Served with lettuce, tomato on sourdough. Gluten-free possible.

The New York Great Steak Sandwich

$19.75

Choice strip broiled to your liking on a toasted garlic cheese French baguette, topped with red onion, pickles and lettuce. Add the mustard for free (Grey Poupon, of course). Served with American fries.

Chicken Salad Sandwich

$13.5

Served on toasted sourdough with lettuce and tomato. Add bacon for an additional charge. Gluten-free possible.

Fresh Turkey Breast Sandwich

$15

Piled high on toasted sourdough with lettuce, tomato and mayo. Gluten-free possible.

Grass Fed Meat Loaf Sandwich

$16

Served on toasted sourdough. Add the ketchup for no charge. Gluten-free possible.

Reuben Sandwich

$17.75

Thinly sliced 'Roberts' corned beef, fresh raw sauerkraut, 1000 Island dressing and melted Monterey Jack on grilled marbled rye.

Charbroiled Breast of Chicken Sandwich

$17

Boneless, skinless, tender breast of chicken marinated with spices, with lettuce, tomato, mayo, red onion and sliced avocado on toasted sourdough or hamburger bun.

Ahi Tuna Steak Sandwich

$18.69

Seared rare ahi tuna topped with Asian slaw and wasabi mayo on a whole wheat bun. Served with your choice of side and pickles.

Fried Egg Sandwich

$8.84

On white toast with lettuce and mayo. Served with your choice of side and pickles.

Great Steak Sandwich

$19.5

Broiled New York steak on a garlic cheese baguette with onion, pickle and lettuce. Served with your choice of side and pickles.

The Haven's Famous Vegetarian Sandwich

$12.74

Avocado, sprouts, lettuce and tomatoes on whole wheat bread. Served with a fresh fruit cup only.

Creole Fried Chicken Sandwich

$17

Our in-house buttermilk fried chicken breast, served on a soft brioche bun, topped with homemade coleslaw, pickled red onions, creole mustard and pickles.

San Francisco Hot Dog

$8.5

Comes with cheese, onions, relish and pickles.

Chili Dog

$14

Topped with chili, onion and cheddar cheese. Add American fries for an additional charge.

All American Meat Loaf Dinner

$17.95

Grass fed individually baked loaf with a ketchup glaze. Served with lumpy mashed potatoes and gravy, fresh vegetables, roll and butter.

Homemade Turkey Dinner

$18.75

Served the old-fashioned way with stuffing, homemade gravy, fries , fresh vegetables, roll and butter.

Braised Beef Short Rib Stroganoff Dinner

$18.95

Served over buttered egg noodles.

Spaghetti and Meat Balls Dinner

$17.95

Beef meatballs, served with marinara, spaghetti and garlic bread.

Fish and Chips - Wild Alaskin Pollock

$19

Served with salad, tartar sauce, lemon & Malt vinegar

Grilled Fresh Atlantic Salmon Dinner

$23

Served with grilled asparagus, rice pilaf, roll and butter. Gluten-free possible.

Mel's Southern Fried Chicken Dinner

$19.95

Fried crispy on the outside, tender and juice on the inside with coleslaw, fries, roll and honey.

Short Ribs Dinner

$21.75

Comes with lumpy mashed potatoes, fresh vegetables, roll and butter. Served with demi-glace, Mel's specialty.

Chicken Breast Dinner

$17.5

Chicken breast seasoned with garlic and fresh herbs, served with mashed potatoes and gravy, veggies, roll and butter. Gluten-free possible.

10 oz. New York Steak Dinner

$25

Served with green salad, mashed potatoes, fresh vegetables and roll. Gluten-free possible.

Ahi Dinner

$19.24

Served with grilled asparagus, rice pilaf and a roll and butter.

Chicken Pot Pie

$17.94

Baked and served with a salad and roll.

Rotisserie Chicken Dinner

$17.63

Half chicken, tender and juice. Served with lumpy mashed potatoes, fresh vegetables, roll and butter.

Surf and Turf Dinner

$19.24

Prawns deep fried and top sirloin.

Bucket of Fried chicken, Fries and Salad

$40

Serves 3-4 Our Southern fried chicken - crispy on the outside juicy on the inside!

Mel's American Fries

$5.5

Vegan. Gluten-free.

Twisty Fries

$6.5

Vegan. Gluten-free.

Twisty Fries

$5.98

Sweet Potato Fries

$7

Vegan. Gluten-free.

Onion Rings

$6.5

Vegan.

Mel's Onion Rings and Fries Combo

$6.25

Vegan.

Sauteed Fresh Vegetables

$6.75

Vegetarian. Gluten-free.

Macaroni and Cheese

$7.25

Vegetarian.

Lumpy Mashed Potatoes

$5.5

Comes with gravy. Gluten-free possible.

Herman's Potato Salad

$4.75

Vegetarian. Gluten-free.

Coleslaw

$4.75

Our own recipe. Vegetarian. Gluten-free.

1/2 Sweet and 1/2 American Fries

$7.25

Vegan. Gluten-free.

Cheese Fries

$5.98

Fresh Cooked Potato Chips

$4.94

Wet Fries

$5.72

With gravy.

Quinoa Salad

$7

Hot Apple Pie with Cinnamon Sauce

$8

We suggest a la mode for an additional charge.

Homemade Berry Pie

$8

Marge's Cherry Pie

$7.5

Homemade Chocolate Fudge Cake

$7.75

Mel's Double Cream Cheesecake

$8

Comes with strawberry topping.

Pumpkin Pie

$7.25

Comes with whipped cream.

Fresh Strawberry Shortcake

$7.75

Low Fat Yogurt Shake

$7.85

Delicious! Vanilla, Hershey's chocolate or strawberry.

Milk Shake

$7.85

Thick old-fashioned chocolate, strawberry or vanilla; Oreo, fresh banana, pineapple, butterscotch or coffee.

Black and White Milk Shake

$8

Chocolate syrup and marshmallow.

Espresso Milk Shake

$8

Malt Milk Shake

$8.35

Thick, creamy and rich. Old-fashioned chocolate, strawberry or vanilla; Oreo, fresh banana, pineapple, butterscotch or coffee.

Black and White Malt Milk Shake

$8.5

Chocolate syrup and marshmallow.

Espresso Malt Milk Shake

$8.5

Mel's Deluxe Sundae

$10.25

Chocolate, pineapple or strawberry with nuts and whipped cream.

Black and White Mel's Deluxe Sundae

$10.25

Marshmallow and chocolate.

Hot Fudge Mel's Deluxe Sundae

$10.25

Caramel Mel's Deluxe Sundae

$10.25

Marshmallow Mel's Deluxe Sundae

$10.25

Mel's Belgian Waffle Sundae

$13.95

Comes with vanilla ice cream and strawberries, whipped cream and peanuts. Served family style.

Banana Split

$11.75

'Its been a long time'.

Coca Cola Float

$6.5

Root Beer Float

$6.5

Mel's Special Orange Freeze

$7.75

Ice Cream

$4.25

Sherbet

$4.25

Espresso

$3.75

Cafe Latte

$4.5

Cappuccino

$4.5

Cafe Mocha

$4.5

Iced Cappuccino

$4.5

Coffee

$3.5

Mel's blend.

Brewed Decaf Coffee

$3.5

Hot Tea

$3.25

Hot Chocolate

$3.5

Comes with whipped cream.

Milk

$2.85

Soy, almond or regular.

Chocolate Milk

$3.5

Soda

$3.5

Root Beer

$6.76

Cherry Coke

$3.75

Chocolate Coke

$3.75

Vanilla Coke

$3.75

Lemon Coke

$3.75

Mineral Water

$4.5

Fresh Lemonade

$5

Iced Tea

$4

Arnold Palmer Fresh Lemonade and Iced Tea Combo

$5

A real treat.

22 oz. Iced Tea Combo

$4.42

Iced Coffee

$3.75

Comes with whipped cream.

Grass Fed Combo 1

$16.59

1/2 lb. grass fed patty on a brioche bun with lettuce, tomato, pickle and grilled onion. Served with a choice of fries, potato salad, fruit, coleslaw or cup of soup.

Grass Fed Combo 2

$17.63

1/2 lb. grass fed patty with melted American, jack, cheddar or Swiss cheese on a brioche bun with lettuce, tomatoes, onion and pickle. Served with a choice of fries, potato salad, fruit, coleslaw or cup of soup.

Grass Fed Combo 3

$18.67

1/2 lb. grass fed patty with melted American cheese, bacon and avocado. Served with a choice of fries, potato salad, fruit, coleslaw or cup of soup.

805 Draft Beer

$4

Craft beer. Must be 21 to purchase

Big Daddy

$4

Craft draft beer. Must be 21 to purchase

Long Neck Bud

$4

Craft beer. Must be 21 to purchase

Bud Lite

$4

Craft beer. Must be 21 to purchase

Anchor Steam

$4

San francisco craft beer. Must be 21 to purchase.

Heineken

$4

Craft beer. Must be 21 to purchase.