Mel's Drive-In
Popular menu items
Reuben Sandwich
Thinly sliced corned beef, fresh raw sauerkraut, 1,000 island dressing and melted Monterrey jack on grilled marbled rye.
$17.75 +Mels Patty Melt
A juicy 1/3 lb grass fed-beef hamburger patty, melted Swiss, grilled onions and 1000 island on grilled Jewish rye.
$15.95 +Bacon
$5.50Grilled Cheese Combination Sandwich
Jack, Swiss and cheddar on sourdough. Add basil-tomato soup for an additional charge.
$11.50 +Tuna Melt Sandwich
Grilled tuna salad with cheddar cheese on rye. Served with your choice of side.
$14.95 +The Old-Fashioned Milkshake
$7.95 +Thanksgiving Day Specials
Thanksgiving Turkey Dinner Special
Roast turkey served the old-fashioned way with stuffing, homemade gravy, mashed potatoes, candied sweet potatoes, fresh sauteed mixed vegetables, cranberry sauce, roll and butter
$19.75Thanksgiving Kids Turkey Dinner Special
Roast turkey served the old-fashioned way with stuffing, homemade gravy, mashed potatoes, candied sweet potatoes, fresh sauteed mixed vegetables, cranberry sauce, roll and butter
$10.95Game Day
12 Grass Fed Beef Sliders
SERVED ON A BRIOCHE BUN, WITH MEL’S SPECIAL SAUCE & PICKLE “ABSOLUTELY DELICIOUS"
$40.00Braised Short Rib Nachos
HOMEMADE TORTILLA CHIPS TOPPED WITH BRAISED SHORT RIBS, BEANS, CHEDDAR CHEESE, JALAPEÑOS, SOUR CREAM, SALSA & GUACAMOLE... FEEDS 8-10 PEOPLE
$60.00Snoop Dogg's Fried Chicken Wings
Snoop Dogg's Get Tha Chip Jumbo Fried Chicken Wings
Snoop Dogg's famous award winning recipe as featured on "Martha Stewart & Snoops' Potluck Dinner Party" Jumbo wings are coated in potato chips and deep fried to crispy perfection. Comes with honey and Tabasco sauce and your choice of dipping sauce.
$10.00 +Couples Meal
Couples Breakfast
Six Pancakes, Six Scrambled Eggs, and choose Five pieces of Bacon or two pieces of Pork Sausage and fruit Salad
$35.00Munchie Meal
Munchie Meal!
Mels has all your cravings covered! This special meal contains 2 grass fed beef sliders, 3 chicken tenders, onion rings, french fries! Served with ketchup and all your favorite dipping sauces!
$20.00Burger Combos
Melburger, French Fries, & a Craft Beer
Must be 21 to purchase. 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, and pickles, with french fries and a craft beer
$18.99 +Melburger, French Fries, and Soda
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, and pickles, with french fries and a Soda
$14.99 +Melburger, Fries, and Milkshake
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, and pickles, with french fries and a classic Milkshake
$17.99 +Loaded French Fries
Cereals
Breakfast
Free-Range Country Fresh Eggs
2 any style, with our special grilled potatoes. Add ham, bacon or turkey sausage for an additional charge.
$10.95 +Avocado Toast
Fresh avocado spread on multi-grain toast with 3 poached organic eggs, sea salt and red pepper flakes.
$14.95 +Junior Avocado Toast
Fresh avocado spread on multi-grain toast with 3 poached organic eggs, sea salt and red pepper flakes.
$8.50 +Nutella French Toast
Our classic favorite French toast with fresh strawberries, bananas and nutella drizzled on top.
$15.50 +Rise and Shine Sandwich
A breakfast classic! Scrambled free-range eggs, bacon and American cheese on grilled sourdough. Served with your choice of potatoes or fruit.
$13.95 +Yuppie Joe's Scramble
A breakfast classic! Scrambled free-range eggs, bacon and American cheese on grilled sourdough. Served with your choice of potatoes or fruit.
$15.95 +Old Fashioned Buttermilk Pancakes
In house made pancakes served the old fashioned way. Add berries and banana for an additional charge.
$11.25 +Mels Thick Slice French Toast
House specialty and cinnamon. Add berries or banana for an additional charge.
$11.75 +Biscuits and Homemade Country Gravy
Buttermilk biscuits topped with homemade country gravy. Add 2 eggs for an additional charge.
$12.50 +New York Steak and Eggs
Our New York steak served with grilled potatoes, 3 eggs your way and your choice of toast.
$21.75 +The Elvis Scramble
Molinari chorizo, green chili peppers and Monterrey Jack cheese, scrambled with 3 large free range farm fresh eggs.
$15.95 +Denver Omelette
Ham, green peppers, onions and mushrooms. Served with special grilled potatoes, choice of toast, butter and jelly. Gluten free possible.
$15.95 +El Rancho Breakfast Burrito
Flour tortilla rolled with three scrambled eggs, chorizo and cheddar cheese, topped with pico de gallo, tomatillo salsa and sour cream. Served with fruit or grilled potatoes.
$16.50 +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.
$14.75 +Fried Chicken and Waffle
Mels fried chicken served with a bacon, cheddar cheese, and green onion stuffed waffle.
$18.75High Protein Breakfast
Scrambled egg whites, grilled chicken breast topped with sauteed mushrooms, asparagus spears and tomato slices. Gluten free.
$14.75 +Build Your Own Omelette
Plain Omelette
Served with special grilled potatoes, choice of toast, butter and jelly. Gluten free possible. Vegetarian.
$11.00 +Cheese Omelette
Served with special grilled potatoes, choice of toast, butter and jelly. Gluten free possible. Vegetarian.
$12.00 +Ham & Cheese Omelette
The original. Served with special grilled potatoes, choice of toast, butter and jelly. Gluten free possible.
$15.00 +Steven's Favorite Omelette
Ham, avocado, cheddar cheese and a little sour cream on top. Served with special grilled potatoes, choice of toast, butter and jelly. Gluten free possible.
$15.95 +Hangover Five-Alarm Omelette
Mel's famous chili with cheddar cheese. Served with special grilled potatoes, choice of toast, butter and jelly.
$17.50 +Breakfast Sides
Bagel
$3.85Bacon
$5.50Sausage
$5.50Ham
$5.50Toast
$3.00 +English Muffin
$3.251 Egg
$3.00Short Stack
$5.00Grilled Potatoes
$5.50Hash Browns
$5.25Tomato Slices
$5.00Greek Yogut
$4.00Cottage Cheese
$4.00Hamburger Patty
$6.50 +Corned Beef Patty
$9.50Turkey Sausage
$6.00Cottage Cheese
$4.00Vanilla Greek Yogurt
$4.00Appetizers
Short Rib Nachos
Homemade tortilla chips topped with braised short ribs, beans, cheddar cheese, jalapenos, sour cream, salsa and guacamole.
$13.75Bacon Ranch Cheese Fries
Crispy Mels fries topped with chopped thick cut bacon, plenty of melted cheese, and house made buttermilk ranch. Great for sharing!
$12.50Buffalo Chicken Tenders
Chicken tenders tossed in Spicy Buffalo Sauce with Bleu Cheese dipping sauce.
$11.95 +Soup
Chili
Sandwiches
Grilled Cheese Combination Sandwich
Jack, Swiss and cheddar on sourdough. Add basil-tomato soup for an additional charge.
$11.50 +Albacore Tuna Melt Sandwich
My favorite grilled albacore tuna salad with cheddar cheese on rye.
$14.95 +The Haven's Famous Vegetarian Sandwich
Avocado, sprouts, tomatoes and hummus served on 9-grain bread with a fresh fruit cup. Vegetarian.
$13.25 +Chicken Salad Sandwich
On toasted sourdough with lettuce and tomato. Add bacon for an additional charge.
$14.25 +Mels Thin Sliced French Dip
Real winner' thin slices of roast beef on our talera roll served with in-house au jus and American fries. Add Swiss for an additional charge.
$15.95 +Flat Iron Steak Sandwich
Cabernet marinated flat iron steak, caramelized onions, fire roasted bell pepper and house made porteno chimichurri. Served on ciabatta.
$18.75 +Reuben Sandwich
Thinly sliced corned beef, fresh raw sauerkraut, 1,000 island dressing and melted Monterrey jack on grilled marbled rye.
$17.75 +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
$16.50 +Creole Fried Chicken Sandwich
Our in-house buttermilk fried chicken breast served on a soft brioche bun topped with homemade coleslaw, pickled red onions, creole mustard and pickles.
$17.00 +In-House Sliced Turkey Breast Sandwich
Piled high on toasted 9 grain with Avocado, lettuce, tomato and mayo
$14.95 +Charbroiled Breast of Chicken Sandwich
Boneless, skinless tender breast of chicken marinated with spices, lettuce, tomato, mayo, red onion and sliced avocado on toasted sourdough or hamburger bun.
$17.00 +Charbroiled Breast of Chicken Sandwich
Boneless, Skinless, Tender breast of chicken marinated with spices with lettuce, tomato, mayo, red onion, & sliced avocado on toasted sourdough or hamburger bun
$17.00 +Tuna Melt Sandwich
Grilled tuna salad with cheddar cheese on rye. Served with your choice of side.
$14.95 +Ahi Tuna Steak Sandwich
Seared rare ahi tuna topped with Asian slaw and wasabi mayo on a whole wheat bun. Served with fresh fruit and choice of side.
$17.95 +Chicken Salad Sandwich
On toasted sourdough with lettuce and tomato. Served with your choice of side. Gluten free possible.
$11.75 +Fresh Turkey Breast Sandwich
Piled high on toasted sourdough. Served with your choice of side. Gluten free possible.
$13.75 +Grass Fed Meatloaf Sandwich
On toasted sourdough. Served with your choice of side. Gluten free possible.
$12.75 +Smoked Ham and Cheese Sandwich
Grilled. Served on rye with your choice of side. Gluten free possible.
$12.00 +The NY Great Steak Sandwich
Choice strip broiled to your liking on a toasted garlic cheese French baguette, topped with red onion, pickles and lettuce. Served with American fries.
$16.95 +Tuna Salad Sandwich
With lettuce, tomato and black olives on sourdough. Served with your choice of side. Gluten free possible.
$12.95 +Turkey Melt Sandwich
Freshly sliced breast of turkey with melted Swiss on grilled rye. Served with your choice of side. Gluten free possible.
$12.25 +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 +Quinoa Kale Salad
Tossed with cucumber, red onion, roasted corn, red beans, cherry tomatoes and lemon vinaigrette. Add chicken charboiled salmon ot chicken breast for an additional charge. Gluten free. Vegetarian.
$11.75 +Santa Fe Salad
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.
$16.95Santa Monica House Salad
Tossed greens, tomatoes, carrots, cucumbers and choice of dressing. Add avocado for an additional charge. Gluten free and vegan.
$7.95 +Taco Chicken Salad
Charbroiled chicken breast on shredded lettuce, cheddar, black beans, guacamole, salsa and sour cream in a crisp taco shell.
$16.95Cobb Salad
Chopped turkey on a bed of lettuce with tomatoes, avocado, bleu cheese, chopped egg, carrot, black olives and Italian dressing.
$16.50Very Berry Salad
Fresh spinach, strawberries and blueberries topped with feta cheese and candied walnuts served with honey-balsamic vinaigrette.
$14.95Taco Salad
Choice of grilled chicken, ground beef or ground turkey. Served on shredded romaine lettuce with grated Jack cheese, refried or black beans, guacamole, salsa and sour cream in a baked taco shell with Mels homemade Chipotle Ranch on the side.
$16.95 +Chinese Chicken Salad
Chicken lightly sauteed in sesame oil served on a bed of shredded lettuce with red cabbage, crispy wonton strips, red bell pepper and mandarian oranges.
$16.25Chopped Grilled Vegetable Salad
Grilled asparagus, zucchini, spring onion and sweet corn tossed with avocado, tomato and greens in vinaigrette. Gluten free. Vegetarian.
$11.50 +Grilled Atlantic Salmon Salad
Topped with mango salsa on a bed of organic baby greens with your choice of dressing. Gluten free.
$17.95 +Spring Salad
Mixed organic baby greens, avocado, tomatoes, cucumbers, carrots and sprouts topped with your favorite dressing. Gluten free. Vegetarian.
$11.25Sliders
Grass Fed Beef Slider
Served on a brioche bun, with Mel's special sauce and pickle absolutely delicious caramelized onions by request for an additional charge.
$4.95 +Goat Cheese and Turkey Slider
Ground turkey topped with goat cheese, arugula and caramelized onions. Served on a brioche bun with Mel's sauce.
$5.75 +Slider Trio
$16.00 +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 without fries, American cheese or 1/2 lb add for an additional charge.
$15.50 +Sunset Burger
1/2 lb. patty topped with melted cheddar cheese, crisp bacon, avocado, lettuce, sliced tomato and red onion on grilled sourdough.
$18.75 +Mels Patty Melt
A juicy 1/3 lb grass fed-beef hamburger patty, melted Swiss, grilled onions and 1000 island on grilled Jewish rye.
$15.95 +The Impossible Burger
Plant-based vegan burger patty with tomato, onions, sprouts and pickles served on a whole wheat bun. Vegetarian.
$17.75 +Black Bean Veggie Burger
Served with tomato, onions, sprouts and pickles on a whole wheat bun. Vegetarian.
$14.50 +Route 66 Burger
Shoestring fried onions piled high on our grass-fed beef, sharp cheddar cheese, fresh butter lettuce, beefsteak tomato, homemade Mel's 1000 island. Served on a soft brioche bun with American fries.
$17.00 +The Famous Melburger no Side
Classic American favorite. Juicy 1/3 lb grass fed beef served on a sesame seed bun, with cheese, crisp lettuce, tomato, onion, mayonnaise and pickle.
$12.75Avocado Burger with Bacon
Mel burger with sliced avocado, onion, Jack cheese and crisp bacon. Gluten free possible.
$16.25 +Avocado Turkey Burger
Turkey burger with sliced avocado, onion, Jack cheese and crisp bacon. Gluten free possible.
$14.25Big Mel Combination Plate Burger
1/2 lb. proven favorite served with fries and tossed green salad.
$16.95 +Chiliburger
Open face burger topped with our special recipe chili, grated cheddar cheese and diced onion.
$14.50 +Mushroom Burger
Chef's choice. Gourmet burger served with sauteed mushrooms and Jack cheese. Gluten free possible.
$14.75 +Portobello Burger
Grilled portobello mushroom on a whole wheat bun with pesto mayo. Gluten free possible. Vegetarian.
$11.25 +The Big & Juicy!
12 oz. of freshly ground beef, stuffed with cheddar cheese and bacon and topped off with grilled onions. Served on a brioche bun.
$17.75 +All American Smash Burger
Double Cheeseburger Hand Formed Premium Grass-Fed Pattys, American Cheese, Pickles, Chopped Lettuce, Mels House Sauce Served on a Potato Roll.
$9.50 +Dinners
Mel's Southern Fried Chicken
Fried crispy on the outside, tender and juice on the inside with coleslaw, fries, roll and honey.
$19.95All American Meat Loaf
Grass fed individually baked loaf with a ketchup glaze. Served with lumpy mashed potatoes and gravy, fresh vegetables, roll and butter.
$18.50Chicken Breast Dinner
Chicken breast seasoned with garlic and fresh herbs, served with mashed potatoes and gravy, veggies, roll and butter.
$17.25 +Spaghetti and Meatballs Dinner
Beef meatballs, served with marinara, spaghetti and garlic bread.
$16.50Homemade Turkey Dinner
Served the old-fashioned way with stuffing, homemade gravy, lumpy mashed potatoes, fresh vegetables, roll and butter.
$18.75Slow Braised Short Rib Dinner
Served with home style creamy mash potatoes, fresh sauteed vegetables and demi-glace mels specialty.
$19.95New York Steak Dinner
10 oz. Broiled, served with green salad, mashed potatoes, fresh vegetables and roll.
$25.00 +Grilled Fresh Atlantic Salmon Dinner
Served with grilled asparagus and rice pilaf, roll and butter.
$21.50 +Chicken Fried Chicken
Juicy chicken breast breaded in Mels secret recipe spices, fried golden brown and topped with country gravy. Served with sauteed fresh vegetables, mashed potatoes and a biscuit.
$18.95Short Ribs Dinner
Served with lumpy mashed potatoes, fresh vegetables, roll and butter. Mel's specialty.
$18.75Sides
Catering Appetizers and Starters
Catering Breakfast Sliders
Prepared on brioche buns with pastrami, jalapeno jack cheese and scrambled egg. Six sliders.
$22.50Catering Salads
Catering Chef Salad
Ham, turkey, cheese, boiled eggs, garden fresh greens and your choice of dressing. Serves 8-10 people.
$42.95Breakfast Sliders
Breakfast Slider
$4.50Breakfast Slider Trio
$13.50California Raised Grass Fed Beef
1/2 lb. Grass Fed Beef Combo
On a brioche bun with crisp lettuce, tomato, grilled onion, mayonnaise and pickle chips. Served with a choice of Mel's American fries, potato salad, fruit, coleslaw or cup of soup.
$15.951/2 lb. Cheeseburger Grass Fed Beef Combo
On a brioche bun with choice of cheese and pickle chips. Served with a choice of Mel's American fries, potato salad, fruit, coleslaw or cup of soup.
$16.951/2 lb. Sunset Burger Grass Fed Beef Combo
On a brioche bun. 1/2 lb. topped with cheddar cheese, pickle chips, bacon, avocado, lettuce, tomato and red onion. Served with a choice of Mel's American fries, potato salad, fruit, coleslaw or cup of soup.
$17.95Mel's Hot Open Faced Sandwiches
Mel's Famous Hot Turkey Sandwich
Fresh sliced, served with homemade gravy, Mel's own lumpy mashed potatoes and veggies.
$13.75Mel's Hot Roast Beef Sandwich
Fresh sliced, served with homemade gravy, Mel's own lumpy mashed potatoes and veggies.
$13.75Catering
Catering Half Gallon of Popeye's Breakfast Juice
Freshly squeezed spinach, kale, apple and parsley juice.
$36.00Catering Chopped Cobb Salad
Turkey, tomatoes, bleu cheese, chopped egg, carrots, black olives and Italian dressing. Serves 8-10 people.
$42.00Catering Quinoa Salad
Quinoa mixed with fresh kale, cucumbers, red onions, red beans, corn and lemon vinaigrette. Serves 8-10 people.
$39.75Catering Buffalo Wings
Thirty wings tossed in Mel's Signature Buffalo Sauce. Served with ranch dipping sauce and celery sticks.
$45.00Catering Grass-Fed Beef Sliders
Prepared on brioche buns with pickles and Thousand Island dressing. 6 sliders.
$28.50Catering Turkey, Goat Cheese and Arugula Sliders
Prepared on brioche buns with grilled onions and Thousand Island dressing. 6 sliders.
$28.50Catering Short Ribs Sliders
Prepared on brioche buns with horseradish mayo and pickles. 6 sliders.
$33.00Catering Slider Combo Trio
2 of each of the following sliders: grass-fed beef, turkey goat cheese and short rib.
$30.00Oatmeal and Granola
Fountain Milkshakes
The Old-Fashioned Milkshake
$7.95 +Oreo Milkshake
$8.25 +Fresh Banana Milkshake
$8.25 +Pineapple Milkshake
$8.25 +Girl Scout Cookie MilkShake
Thin Mint Cookies in our classic ice cream to make a wonderful Girl Scout Cookie MilkShake
$8.50Butterscotch Milkshake
$8.25 +Coffee Milkshake
$8.25 +The Penguin Milkshake
Our classic milkshake blended with marshmallow and chocolate syrup “our tribute to the penguin diner.
$8.25 +Espresso Milkshake
$8.25 +Vegan Chocolate Chip Milkshake
Coconut milk dairy-free vanilla ice cream and vegan chocolate chip blended as a new mel's classic.
$12.50 +Coca Cola
$3.50Strawberry Milkshake
$7.25 +Low Fat Yogurt Shake
$7.25Sherbet
$4.25 +Vanilla Milkshake
$7.25 +Desserts
Erik's Juice and Smoothie Bar
Ginger Shot
$5.00lemon Shot
$5.00Gaddiel’s Summer Spritz Smoothie
Strawberries, blueberries, fresh orange juice, mint,fresh pineapple and red grapes.
$8.00