Mel's Drive-In
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Mel's Drive-In

Breakfast, Dinner
14846 Ventura Blvd, Sherman Oaks, CA 91403
(818) 990-0648
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Mels 3 Deck Club Sandwich

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

$17.50 +

Breakfast

Free Range Country Fresh Eggs Breakfast

2 any style, with our special grilled potatoes. Add protein for an additional charge. Gluten free possible upon request.

$11.95 +

Avocado Toast Breakfast

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

$15.50 +

Junior Order Avocado Toast Breakfast

Fresh avocado spread on multi-grain toast with only 1 egg.

$8.50 +

Diced Ham and Free Range Eggs Breakfast

Green onions, grilled potatoes.

$15.50 +

Short Stack Breakfast

Comes with 1 free-range egg and choice of bacon, ham or sausage. Gluten free possible upon request.

$13.50 +

Short Waffle Breakfast

Comes with 1 free-range egg and choice of bacon, ham or sausage. Gluten free possible upon request.

$13.50 +

French Toast Combo Breakfast

Comes with 1 free-range egg and choice of bacon, turkey sausage or sausage.

$13.50 +

Nutella French Toast Breakfast

Our classic favorite French toast with fresh strawberries, bananas and Nutella drizzled on top.

$16.95 +

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

3 country fresh eggs, 2 pancakes and grilled potatoes.

$16.95 +

Homemade Corned Beef Hash and 2 Eggs Breakfast

Served with grilled potatoes or fresh hash browns.

$16.50 +

Rise and Shine Sandwich Breakfast

A breakfast classic. Scrambled free-range eggs, bacon and American cheese on grilled sourdough. Served with your choice of potatoes or fruit. Try it on a bagel for an additional charge.

$15.50 +

Yuppie Joe’s Scramble Breakfast

Ground turkey, spinach, mushrooms, Parmesan cheese and onions scrambled with 2 large free-range eggs. Gluten free possible upon request.

$15.95 +

Old Fashioned Buttermilk Pancakes Breakfast

In house made pancakes served the old fashioned way. Add berries and banana for an additional charge.

$12.25 +

Mels Thick Slice French Toast Breakfast

House specialty, and cinnamon. Add berries and banana for an additional charge.

$11.75 +

Biscuits and Homemade Country Gravy Breakfast

Our delicious buttermilk biscuits smothered in our in-house gravy.

$10.50 +

Biscuits and Homemade Country Gravy with 2 Eggs Breakfast

Our delicious buttermilk biscuits smothered in our in-house gravy.

$12.50 +

New York Steak and Eggs Breakfast

Our New York steak served with grilled potatoes, 3 eggs your way, and your choice of toast.

$22.75 +

The Elvis Scramble Breakfast

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

$16.50 +

Ham and Cheese Omelette Breakfast

The original.

$15.50 +

Mushroom Omelette Breakfast

White mushrooms, Swiss, and fresh green onion.

$15.50 +

Veggie Omelette Breakfast

Broccoli, mushrooms, zucchini, yellow squash, red and green bell peppers.

$15.00 +

Denver Omelette Breakfast

Ham, Swiss, green peppers, onions and mushrooms.

$16.25 +

Golden Brown Waffle Breakfast

Add berries and whipped cream for an additional charge.

$10.50 +

Steven’s Favorite Breakfast

Ham, avocado, cheddar cheese and a little sour cream on top.

$16.25 +

Hangover Omelette Breakfast

Mels famous chili with cheddar cheese.

$17.50 +

Sirloin Steak and Eggs Breakfast

3 free-range eggs, any style with our special grilled potatoes. Gluten free possible upon request.

$15.50 +

El Rancho Breakfast Burrito Breakfast

Flour tortilla rolled with 3 scrambled eggs, chorizo and cheddar cheese, topped with pico de gallo, tomatillo salsa and sour cream. Served with fruit or grilled potatoes.

$17.00 +

Sunrise Breakfast

2 local organic eggs sunny side up over marin sun farm grass-fed beef patties and grilled potato rounds served with fresh fruit.

$15.50 +

Fruit Salad Breakfast with Yogurt

Fresh fruit in season with a side of Greek yogurt and honey.

$11.75 +

4 Pieces Fried Chicken and Waffle Breakfast

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

$19.75 +

Oatmeal and Granola

Steel Cut Oatmeal

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

$7.50 +

Organic Granola and Low Fat Greek Yogurt

Served with fresh fruit.

$10.75

Organic Granola and Low Fat Milk

Served with fresh fruit.

$10.75

Coffee

Cappuccino

$5.25

Milk

$2.85 +

Espresso

$3.75

Cafe Latte

$5.25

Cafe Mocha

$5.25

Iced Cappuccino

$5.25

Espresso Milk Shake

$7.95

Bottomless Coffee

Mels blend.

$3.75

Bottomless Brewed Decaf

$3.75

Bottomless Iced Coffee

$3.75

Nitro Cold Brew

$6.00

Breakfast Sides

Bagel

Ring shaped bread roll. Add cream cheese for an additional charge.

$3.85 +

Bacon

Cured pork.

$5.50

Sausage

Seasoned ground meat that has been wrapped in a casing.

$5.50

Ham

$5.50

Toast

Hot, browned sliced bread.

$3.00

English Muffin

Yeast leavened bread.

$3.25

1 Egg

$3.00

Short Stack

$5.00

Grilled Potatoes

Cooked on a rack over a grill.

$5.50

Hash Browns

Fried shredded potatoes.

$5.25

Tomato Slices

$5.00

Greek Yogurt

$4.00

Cottage Cheese

$4.00

1/3 lb. Hamburger Patty

Grilled or fried patty on a bun.

$6.50

1/2 lb. Hamburger Patty

Grilled or fried patty on a bun.

$8.50

Corned Beef Patty

Salt cured beef sandwich.

$9.50

Turkey Sausage

Seasoned ground meat that has been wrapped in a casing.

$6.25

Juices and Shots

Popeye Power Juice

Spinach, kale, parsley, celery, apple, lemon.

$9.00

Roots Juice

Spinach, kale, celery, apple, beet, carrot, lemon, ginger.

$9.00

Hangover Helper Juice

Orange, apple, turmeric, ginger, lemon.

$9.00

Turn up The Beet Juice

Beet, strawberry, apple, ginger.

$9.00

Nofilter Juice

Orange, strawberries, carrots.

$9.00

Weiss Watermelon Juice

Watermelon, apple, mint, lime.

$9.00

Ginger Shot

$5.00

Lemon Shot

$5.00

Wellness Shot

Ginger, lemon, apple cider, cayenne.

$5.00

Desserts

Hot Apple Pie

Comes with cinnamon sauce. A la mode for an additional charge.

$7.95 +

Homemade Berry Pies

$7.75

Marge's Cherry Pie

$7.75

Homemade Chocolate Fudge Cake

$5.75

Double Cream Cheesecake

Comes with strawberry topping.

$7.95

Pumpkin Pie

Comes with whipped cream.

$7.95

Fresh Strawberry Shortcake

$7.95

Open Faced Cookie Sandwich

Homemade chocolate chip cookie, topped with vanilla ice cream, drizzle of chocolate syrup, chocolate chips and whipped cream.

$9.50

Fountain

Thick Old Fashioned Milkshake

Chocolate, strawberry or vanilla, Oreo, fresh banana, pineapple, butterscotch or coffee. Make it a vegan shake with Eclipse ice cream for an additional charge.

$8.25 +

The Penguin Milkshake

Our classic milkshake blended with marshmallow and chocolate syrup our tribute to the penguin diner. Make it a vegan shake with Eclipse ice cream for an additional charge.

$8.50 +

Espresso Milkshake

Milk shake. Make it a vegan shake with Eclipse ice cream for an additional charge.

$8.50 +

Vegan Cookies and Cream Milkshake

Plant-based and dairy-free Eclipse ice cream, chocolate chip blended as a new Mel’s classic!

$10.50 +

Mels Deluxe Sundae

Chocolate, pineapple or strawberry.

$9.50

Black and White Mels Deluxe Sundae

Marshmallow and chocolate.

$10.50

Hot Fudge, Caramel Mels Deluxe Sundae

$10.50

Mel’s Belgian Waffle Sundae

Comes with vanilla ice cream and strawberries, whipped cream.

$13.50

Banana Split

It’s been a long time.

$11.75

Root Beer Float

$6.75

Coca Cola Float

$6.75

Vegan Chocolate Chip Milkshakes

Coconut milk dairy-free vanilla ice cream, and vegan coconut bliss chocolate chip blended as a new mel’s classic.

$12.50 +

Beverages

Soda

$3.75

Evian

$4.00 +

San Pelligrino

$5.00 +

Iced Tea

$3.75

Tea

$3.50

Hot Chocolate with Whipped Cream

$3.00

Fresh Lemonade

$4.75

Iced Tea Combo

A real treat.

$4.75

Fresh Orange Juice

$5.95 +

Arnold Palmer Fresh Lemonade

$0.00

Appetizers

Mozzarella Sticks

Served with marinara sauce.

$12.95

Buffalo Wings

Red hot.

$15.50

Short Rib Nachos

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

$14.75

Debbie's Chili Fries

American fries topped with chili. You gotta try them.

$13.75

Chicken Tenders

Served with BBQ sauce. Add fries for an additional charge.

$13.95 +

Garlic Parmesan Fries

Fresh garlic, Parmesan, and parsley with our famous fries.

$8.95

Bacon Ranch Cheese Fries

Crispy mels fries topped with chopped bacon and plenty of melted cheese topped off with our homemade buttermilk ranch.

$10.25

Loaded Short Rib Fries

Topped with our famous braised short rib, grilled onions, brown gravy, and our horseradish aioli. Yum.

$13.75

Soup

Grandma’s Chicken Soup

Comes with noodles. The best chicken soup in town.

$5.75 +

Clam Chowder

Served in a fresh sourdough bread bowl.

$6.00 +

Debbie’s Homemade Texas Chili

Served with onions and grated cheese. Mels family recipe.

$8.00 +

Soup of the Day

$5.75 +

Salads

Caesar Salad

Fresh, crisp romaine lettuce tossed with Caesar dressing, topped with grated Parmesan cheese and crunchy seasoned croutons. Add charbroiled chicken breast for an additional charge.

$10.95 +

Santa Fe Salad

Broiled marinated chicken breast, served mixed with crisp lettuce, with diced tomato, cucumber, avocado, egg, Jack cheese, tortilla strips plus our own homemade pico de gallo salsa, mixed with our chipotle ranch or your choice of dressing. Gluten free.

$17.50

Santa Monica House Salad

Tossed greens, tomatoes, carrots, cucumbers and choice of dressing. Add avocado for an additional charge. Gluten free. Vegetarian.

$8.50 +

Albacore Tuna Salad

Comes on lettuce with tomato, cucumber and sliced egg.

$13.50

Taco Chicken Salad

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

$17.95

Cobb Salad

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

$17.50

Very Berry Salad

Fresh spinach, strawberries and blueberries topped with feta cheese and candied walnuts. Served with honey balsamic vinaigrette.

$15.95

Watermelon and Roasted Beet Salad

Comes with arugula, candied walnuts, goat cheese and a lemon vinaigrette.

$14.75

Sandwiches

Grilled Cheese Combination Sandwich

American, Jack, Swiss and cheddar on sourdough. Add basil-tomato soup for an additional charge. Gluten free possible upon request.

$12.25 +

Short Rib Grilled Cheese Sandwich

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

$18.75 +

Albacore Tuna Melt Sandwich

My favorite. Grilled albacore tuna salad with cheddar cheese on rye.

$15.50 +

Mels 3 Deck Club Sandwich

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

$17.50 +

BLT Sandwich

Old favorite on sourdough. Add avocado for an additional charge. Gluten free possible upon request.

$14.75 +

Grass-Fed Meatloaf Sandwich

On toasted sourdough, you add the ketchup.

$16.25 +

Mels Thin Sliced French Dip Sandwich

Real winner. Thin slices of roast beef on our French roll. Served with in-house au jus and American fries. Add Swiss cheese for an additional charge.

$16.50 +

Reuben Sandwich

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

$18.25 +

Pesto Melt Sandwich

Fresh sliced turkey breast on grilled sourdough with melted mozzarella, roasted red peppers and our homemade pesto. Served with a choice of fries or salad.

$17.50 +

Spicy Creole Chicken Sandwich

Spicy fried chicken served with homemade coleslaw, our house honey mustard dressing and pickles served on potato roll. Non-spicy available. Gluten free possible upon request.

$17.00 +

Albacore Tuna Salad Sandwich

Served with fresh tomatoes, lettuce and sourdough.

$13.75 +

In House Sliced Turkey Breast Sandwich

Piled high on toasted 9 grain with avocado, lettuce, tomatoes, and mayo.

$15.50 +

Charbroiled Breast of Chicken Sandwich

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

$17.00 +

Burgers

The Famous Melburger

Classic American favorite made as only we know how. Juicy 1/3 lb. grass-fed ground beef served on a sesame seed bun, your choice of cheese with crisp lettuce, tomato, onion, mayonnaise and pickles. Served with American fries. Gluten free possible upon request.

$16.50 +

Sunset Burger

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

$18.75

Mels Patty Melt

Winner LA times. Best patty melt. A juicy 1/3 lb. grass fed-beef hamburger patty, melted Swiss, grilled onions, 1000 Island on grilled jewish rye.

$16.95

Gourmet Turkey Burger

Juicy 1/3 lb. ground turkey patty served on a whole wheat bun. Add cheese for an additional charge. Gluten free possible upon request.

$15.50 +

The Impossible Burger

Plant based vegan burger patty with tomato, onions, sprouts, and pickles on a whole wheat bun. Vegetarian. Gluten free possible upon request.

$17.95

Black Bean Veggie Burger

Served with tomato, onions, sprouts and pickles on a whole wheat bun. Vegetarian. Gluten free possible upon request.

$14.50

Avocado Burger

Sliced avocado, onions, Jack cheese and crisp bacon.

$17.25

Mushroom Burger

Chefs choice. Topped with sauteed mushrooms and Jack cheese.

$16.75

Mels All American Smash Burger

Double cheeseburger hand formed premium grass-fed patties, American cheese, pickles, chopped lettuce. Mels house sauce served on a potato roll with fries.

$14.25

Arnold Schwarzenegger’s All-Star Menu

Impossible Burrito

Impossible “meat”, avocado, pico de gallo, black beans, vegan cheese topped with red and green salsa. Served with your choice of fruit or potato. Substitute to sirloin steak and/ or cheddar cheese upon request.

$17.75

High Protein Breakfast

Scrambled egg whites, grilled chicken breast topped with sauteed mushrooms, asparagus spears and tomato slices.

$17.50

Arnold’s Proteinator Shake

Ladder chocolate plant- based protein, banana, almond milk, flax oil, organic peanut butter, glutamine.

$9.00

Dinners

Mels Southern Fried Chicken Dinner

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

$19.95

All American Meat Loaf Dinner

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

$19.50

Chicken Breast Dinner

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

$18.25

Homemade Turkey Dinner

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

$19.75

Slow Braised Short Rib Dinner

Served with home style creamy mash potatoes, fresh sauteed vegetables, and demi-glace (mels specialty).

$19.75

New York Steak Dinner

10 oz. Broiled, with green salad, mashed potatoes, fresh vegetables and roll. Gluten free possible upon request.

$26.00

Grilled Fresh Atlantic Salmon Dinner

Served with grilled asparagus and rice pilaf, rolls and butter. Gluten free possible upon request.

$21.50

Spaghetti & Meat Balls

Beef or turkey meatballs served over spaghetti with garlic bread.

$16.50

Sides

Mels American Fries

Fried potatoes. Gluten free. Vegan.

$5.50

Twisty Fries

Fried potatoes. Gluten free. Vegan.

$6.00

Sweet Potato Fries

Fried sweet potatoes. Gluten free. Vegan.

$6.75

Onion Rings

Vegan. Fried battered onion.

$6.00

Mels Onion Rings and Fries Combo

Fried battered onion. Vegan.

$6.75

Sauteed Fresh Vegetables

Cooked in oil or fat over heat. Gluten free. Vegetarian.

$6.75

Macaroni and Cheese

Savory soup with macaroni noodles. Vegetarian.

$6.95

Lumpy Mashed Potatoes

Comes with gravy. Gluten free possible upon request.

$5.00 +

Herman's Potato Salad

Cold dish made from seasoned poatoes. Gluten free. Vegetarian.

$4.25

Coleslaw

Our own recipe. Gluten free. Vegetarian.

$4.25

1/2 Sweet, 1/2 American Fries

Fried potatoes. Gluten free. Vegan.

$6.75

Quinoa Salad

Gluten free. Vegetarian. Salad with a grain base.

$6.75

Kids Menu

Kids Car Burger and Fries

Fried potatoes.

$6.25

Kids San Francisco Hot Dog

Sausage served on a bun.

$6.25

Kids Car Chicken Nuggets and Fries

Breaded or battered crispy chicken.

$6.25

Kids Car Grilled Cheese and Fries

Fried potatoes.

$6.25
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About Mel's Drive-In

  • 14846 Ventura Blvd, Sherman Oaks, CA 91403
  • Breakfast, Dinner, Hamburgers, Lunch Specials, Sandwiches
  • (818) 990-0648
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