Mel's Drive-In
Popular menu items
Grilled Cheese Combination Sandwich
Jack, Swiss and cheddar on sourdough. Served with your choice of side.
$10.50 +Short Rib Grilled Cheese Sandwich
Braised short ribs on grilled sourdough with Jack, Swiss and cheddar cheese. Served with your choice of side.
$15.95 +The Famous Melburger
Classic American favorite made only as we know how. Juicy 1/3 lb. grass-fed ground beef served on a sesame seed bun with your choice of cheese, crisp lettuce, tomato, mayonnaise, onion and pickles. Served with choice of side. Substitute with 1/2 lb. patty for additional charge.
$14.50 +Mel's Southern Fried Chicken Dinner
Fried crispy on the outside, tender and juice on the inside with coleslaw, fries, roll and honey.
$17.95Chicken Noodle Soup
$5.25 +Tuna Melt
Grilled albacore tuna salad with cheddar cheese on rye. Served with your choice of side.
$13.95 +Beverages
Juice
$4.25Soda
$3.25Cherry Coke
$3.50Chocolate Coke
$3.50Vanilla Coke
$3.50Lemon Coke
$3.50Milk
$2.75 +Chocolate Milk
$3.50Evian
$4.00 +Pellegrino
$5.00 +Fresh Lemonade
$4.00Iced Tea
$4.00Hot Tea
$3.00Coffee
$2.85Decaf Coffee
$2.85Espresso Shake
$7.95Erik's Juice and Smoothie Bar
Cereals & Fruit
Breakfast- Served All Day
Chocolate Chip Pancakes
3 fluffy buttermilk pancakes loaded with chocolate chips and drizzled with chocolate syrup. Served with whipped cream.
$10.95Country Fresh Eggs
2 eggs any style served with grilled potatoes. Add breakfast meat for additional charge.
$8.95 +Diced Ham and Egg
Eggs scrambled with diced ham and green onion. Served with grilled potatoes and toast.
$10.95Sunrise Breakfast
2 local, organic eggs sunny side up over Marin Sun Farms grass fed beef patties and grilled potato rounds. Served with fresh fruit.
$13.75Rise and Shine Sandwich
Scrambled eggs, bacon and American cheese on grilled sourdough. Served with potatoes or fruit.
$12.50Homemade Corned Beef Hash and Eggs
Our homemade corned beef hash served with 2 eggs, grilled potatoes and toast.
$14.45Yuppie Joe's Scramble
2 large free range eggs scrambled with ground turkey, spinach, mushrooms and green onions. Served with grilled potatoes.
$12.50El Rancho Breakfast Burrito
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 potatoes.
$14.95Avocado Toast Breakfast
Fresh avocado spread on multi-grain bread, topped with 3 organic poached eggs, sea salt, and red pepper flakes.
$13.50Jr. Avocado Toast Breakfast
Fresh avocado spread on multi-grain breaded topped with 1 organic poached egg, sea salt and red pepper flakes.
$7.50Biscuits and Gravy
Buttermilk biscuits smothered in country gravy. Add 2 eggs for additional charge.
$10.50Build Your Own Omelette
Breakfast Side Orders
Bagel
$3.85Grilled Potatoes
$5.25Hashbrowns
$5.25Bacon
$5.50Sausage
$5.50Ham
$5.50Turkey Sausage
$6.00Tomato Slices
$4.00Toast
$3.00English Muffin
$3.251 Egg
$3.00Yogurt
$3.75Cottage Cheese
$3.75Burger Patty
$5.75 +Corned Beef Patty
$7.25Appetizers
Calamari Rings
$11.95Short Rib Nachos
Homemade tortilla chips topped with braised short ribs, beans, cheddar cheese, jalapenos, sour cream, salsa and guacamole.
$12.50Variety Platter
Chicken tenders, mozzarella sticks and onion rings. Served with marinara sauce for dipping.
$14.95Soup & Chili
Salad
Caesar Salad
Fresh and crisp romaine lettuce with Caesar dressing. Topped with grated Parmesan and seasoned croutons.
$10.50Caesar Salad
Fresh and crisp romaine lettuce with Caesar dressing. Topped with grated Parmesan and seasoned croutons. Add chicken for additional charge.
$15.50 +Santa Fe Salad
Broiled marinated chicken breast served on a bed of lettuce with tomato, cucumber, avocado, egg, Jack cheese, and salsa.
$16.95Cobb Salad
Chopped turkey on a bed of lettuce with tomatoes, avocado, bleu cheese crumbles, chopped egg, carrot, black olives and Italian dressing.
$16.50Chef's Salad
Mixed green salad on bed of garden-fresh lettuce topped with strip of ham, turkey, cheese and sliced egg.
$13.95Tuna Salad
Tuna salad on a bed of lettuce, tomato, cucumber and sliced egg with choice of dressing.
$14.95Chicken Salad
Chicken salad on a bed of lettuce with tomato, cucumber and sliced egg with our own Italian dressing.
$14.95House Salad
Tossed greens, tomatoes, carrots, cucumber and choice of dressing. Add avocado for an additional charge.
$7.25 +Red Beet and Watermelon Salad
Arugula, watermelon, fresh beets, goat cheese and walnut. Served with homemade mandarian orange vinaigrette.
$11.95Quinoa Kale Salad
Tossed with cucumber, red onion, roasted corn, red beans, cherry tomatoes, and lemon vinaigrette. Add chicken or salmon for an additional charge.
$10.25 +Quinoa Salad with Chicken
Quinoa mixed with fresh kale, cucumber, red onion, red beans and corn. Tossed with homemade lemon vinaigrette.
$14.75Quinoa Salad with Salmon
Quinoa mixed with fresh kale, cucumber, red onion, red beans and corn. Tossed with homemade lemon vinaigrette.
$16.75Taco Chicken Salad
Charbroiled chicken breast on shredded lettuce with grated cheese, black beans, guacamole, salsa, and sour cream in a crisp taco shell with house made chipotle ranch on the side.
$16.95Very Berry Salad
Fresh spinach, strawberries, and blueberries topped with feta cheese and candied walnuts. Served with balsamic vinaigrette.
$14.50Sandwiches
Creole Fried Chicken Sandwich
House made buttermilk fried chicken breast served on a brioche bun with Creole mustard, fresh pickled onions, coleslaw and pickles.
$14.25 +Fried Egg Sandwich
On white toast with lettuce and mayo. Served with your choice of side and pickles.
$8.50 +Grilled Cheese Combination Sandwich
Jack, Swiss and cheddar on sourdough. Served with your choice of side.
$10.50 +B.L.T. Sandwich
Bacon, lettuce, and tomato on sourdough. Served with your choice of side. Add avocado for additional charge.
$12.00 +Smoked Ham and Cheese Sandwich
Grilled ham and cheese, served on rye. Served with your choice of side and pickles.
$15.95 +Tuna Melt
Grilled albacore tuna salad with cheddar cheese on rye. Served with your choice of side.
$13.95 +French Dip
Lean slices of roast beef on French roll, served au jus. Served with your choice of side and pickles.
$14.95 +Mel's 3 Deck Club
Turkey breast, bacon, lettuce and tomatoes piled high on toasted sourdough. Served with your choice of side.
$14.75 +Great Steak Sandwich
Broiled New York steak on a garlic cheese baguette with onion, pickle and lettuce. Served with your choice of side and pickles.
$18.75 +Chicken Salad Sandwich
On sourdough with lettuce and tomato. Served with your choice of side and pickles.
$11.75 +Tuna Salad Sandwich
With lettuce, tomato on sourdough. Served with your choice of side and pickles.
$11.75 +Fresh Turkey Breast Sandwich
Lettuce, mayo and tomato piled high on sourdough. Served with your choice of side and pickles.
$13.95 +The Haven's Famous Vegetarian Sandwich
Avocado, sprouts, hummus, and tomatoes served on multigrain bread. Served with a fresh fruit cup.
$12.25 +The Reuben Sandwich
Corned beef with sauerkraut, Thousand Island and Jack cheese on marbled rye bread. Served with your choice of side.
$14.95 +Short Rib Grilled Cheese Sandwich
Braised short ribs on grilled sourdough with Jack, Swiss and cheddar cheese. Served with your choice of side.
$15.95 +Charbroiled Breast of Chicken Sandwich
Marinated grilled chicken breast topped with avocado, tomato, lettuce, and onion on a fresh bun. Served with your choice of side.
$14.95 +Pesto Melt Sandwich
Turkey breast on grilled sourdough with mozzarella, roasted red peppers, and pesto. Served with your choice of side.
$12.95 +Burgers
The Famous Melburger
Classic American favorite. Juicy 1/3 lb. ground chunk served on a sesame seed bun, lettuce, tomatoes, Bermuda onion, mayo and pickles.
$10.00 +The Famous Melburger
Classic American favorite made only as we know how. Juicy 1/3 lb. grass-fed ground beef served on a sesame seed bun with your choice of cheese, crisp lettuce, tomato, mayonnaise, onion and pickles. Served with choice of side. Substitute with 1/2 lb. patty for additional charge.
$14.50 +Avocado Burger with Bacon
Mel burger with sliced avocado, onion, jack cheese and crisp bacon.
$15.50 +Mushroom Burger
Chef's choice. This gourmet burger served with sauteed mushrooms and jack cheese.
$12.25 +Patty Melt
1/3 lb. hamburger patty with melted Swiss and grilled onions on marble rye. Served with choice of side.
$14.75 +Chiliburger
Open face burger topped with our special recipe chili, grated cheddar cheese and diced onion.
$16.00 +Gourmet Turkey Burger
1/3 lb. ground turkey patty on a whole wheat bun with lettuce, tomato, onions, and pickles. Served with choice of side. Add cheese for additional charge.
$14.50 +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. Served with choice of side.
$16.50 +The Impossible Burger
Plant based vegan burger patty with tomato, onions, sprouts, and pickles on a whole wheat bun. Served with choice of side.
$16.75 +Black Bean Veggie Burger
Served with tomatoes, onions, sprouts and pickles on a whole wheat bun. Served with choice of side.
$13.25 +Route 66 Burger
Shoestring fried onions piled high on our grass fed beef, sharp cheddar cheese, fresh butter lettuce, beefsteak tomato, and homemade Mel's sauce on a sesame seed bun. Served with American fries.
$15.25Sliders
Goat Cheese and Turkey Slider
Ground turkey topped with goat cheese, arugula, and caramelized onions served on a brioche bun with Mel's sauce.
$4.75 +Mel's Special Dinners
Mel's Southern Fried Chicken Dinner
Fried crispy on the outside, tender and juice on the inside with coleslaw, fries, roll and honey.
$17.95All American Meat Loaf Dinner
An individual, ketchup glazed loaf made with grass fed beef, served with lumpy mashed potatoes and gravy, veggie, roll and butter.
$16.50Homemade Turkey Dinner
Served the old-fashioned way with stuffing, homemade gravy, lumpy mashed potatoes, vegetables, roll and butter.
$17.25Chicken Breast Dinner
Chicken breast seasoned with garlic and fresh herbs. Served with mashed potatoes, gravy, and fresh veggies.
$15.50New York Steak Dinner
Broiled, served with green salad, mashed potatoes, vegetables, roll and butter.
$21.00Low Calorie Diet Plate Dinner
Broiled chicken breast, served with tomato and cottage cheese or coleslaw.
$12.50Short Rib Dinner
$19.75Side Orders
Mel's American Fries
$5.00Mac and Cheese
$6.75Mashed Potatoes
$4.75Onion Rings
$6.00Sweet Potato Fries
$6.50Twisty Fries
$6.00Quinoa Salad
$6.75Cheese Fries
$5.75Chili Fries
$10.25Twisty Fries
$6.00Coleslaw
$4.25Fountain
Vegan Chocolate Chip Shake
Cashew milk ice cream blended with almond milk and vegan chocolate chip.
$9.95Mel's Deluxe Sundae
$8.50 +Brownie Sundae
Vanilla ice cream, fresh baked brownie, walnuts, and chocolate sauce, and whipped cream.
$10.25Root Beer Float
$6.50Coca-Cola Float
$6.50Pancakes, French Toast and Waffles
Mel's Classic Breakfasts
High Protein Breakfast
Scrambled egg whites and a grilled chicken breast served with sauteed mushrooms, asparagus and sliced tomatoes.
$14.75Breakfast Specials
Breakfast Slider
Eggs scrambled with New York style pastrami and jalapeno jack cheese. Served on a brioche bun.
$4.50Eggs Rustica
Eggs scrambled with smoked ham, arugula, Parmesan cheese and cubed sourdough. Served with grilled potatoes.
$14.95Tortilla Scramble
Eggs scrambled with fresh made tortilla pasilla peppers, pico de gallo and jack cheese. Served with grilled potatoes.
$11.95Eggs Verde
Two poached eggs served on top of arugula lightly dressed with lemon vinaigrette. Topped with our homemade roasted corn salsa, poached asparagus and a slice of grilled nine grain toast.
$11.95Eggs Bruschetta
Two poached eggs on grilled sourdough, topped with our homemade bruschetta topping.
$10.95Gabe's Omelette
Our delicious turkey hash wrapped in an egg white omelette. Served with fresh fruit and toast.
$14.95Huevos Rancheros
Mel's homemade ranchero sauce over two eggs, corn tortillas, jack cheese and refried beans. Served with fruit or potatoes.
$10.95Huevos Rancheros with Steak
Mel's homemade ranchero sauce over two eggs, corn tortillas, jack cheese and refried beans. Served with fruit or potatoes.
$15.95Veggie Tortilla Scramble
Fresh mixed veggies and tortilla chips scrambled into egg whites. Served with fresh fruit.
$11.95Low Calorie Grilled Turkey Hash
Our homemade turkey hash served with two eggs, grilled potatoes and toast.
$13.45Elvis Scramble
Eggs scrambled with chorizo, green chile peppers and Monterey Jack cheese. Served with grilled potatoes and toast.
$13.45Breakfast Sliders
Breakfast Slider
$4.68Breakfast Slider Trio
$13.45Grass Fed Burger Combos
Grass Fed Combo 1
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.
$14.95Grass Fed Combo 2
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.
$16.95Grass Fed Combo 3
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.
$16.95Charbroiled Chicken Sandwiches
T.L.C. Sandwich
Grilled chicken, honey mustard sauce, Swiss, lettuce, tomato and mayo on a wheat bun.
$15.50American Graffiti Sandwich
Grilled chicken, sauteed mushrooms, Swiss, lettuce, tomato and mayo on a wheat bun.
$15.50Mel's Hot Open Faced Sandwiches
Mel's Famous Hot Turkey Sandwich
Served with homemade gravy, Mel's own lumpy mashed potatoes and veggies.
$14.50Mel's Hot Roast Beef Sandwich
Served with homemade gravy, Mel's own lumpy mashed potatoes and veggies.
$14.50Hot Dogs and Chili
Desserts
Catering Breakfast
Catering Organic Granola
Organic granola served with fresh fruit and a choice of milk or yogurt. Vegetarian.
$45.00Catering Appetizers and Sides
Catering Chicken Tenders
Juicy chicken tenders fried golden brown, served with BBQ sauce for dipping.
$42.00Catering Breakfast Sliders
Prepared on brioche buns with pastrami, jalapeno jack cheese and scrambled egg. Six sliders.
$22.50Catering Buffalo Wings
Crispy wings tossed in Mel's special hot sauce, served with bleu cheese for dipping.
$39.95Catering Salads
Catering Chef Salad
Ham, turkey, cheese, boiled eggs, garden fresh greens and your choice of dressing. Serves 8-10 people.
$47.50Catering 6 Sliders Trio
2 grass fed beef sliders, 2 turkey goat cheese sliders and 2 short rib sliders.
$30.00Catering Cobb Salad
Turkey, tomatoes, bleu cheese crumbles, egg, carrots, black olives on a bed of lettuce. Includes Italian dressing.
$42.00Catering Apple Salad
Romaine, apples, caramelized walnuts, bleu cheese crumbles and hickory smoked bacon on a bed of crisp romaine lettuce. Includes balsamic vinaigrette.
$34.95Catering Quinoa Salad
Quinoa mixed with fresh kale, cucumbers, corn, red beans, cherry tomatoes and lemon vinaigrette.
$38.00Catering Entrees
Catering 6 Grass-Fed Beef Sliders
6 sliders served on brioche buns with grass fed beef patties, Mel's homemade 1000 Island and pickles.
$28.50Catering Turkey, Goat Cheese and Arugula Sliders
6 sliders served on brioche buns with fresh ground turkey patties, Mel's homemade 1000 Island, goat cheese and arugula.
$28.50Catering 6 Short Rib Sliders
Served on brioche buns with braised short ribs, horseradish aioli and pickle.
$33.00Catering
Catering Organic Granola
Serves 8-10 people. Organic granola served with fresh fruit and a choice of milk or yogurt.
$45.00Catering Cobb Salad
Serves 8-10 people. Turkey, tomatoes, bleu cheese crumbles, egg, carrots, black olives on a bed of lettuce. Served with Italian dressing.
$42.00Catering Apple Salad
Serves 8-10 people. Romaine, apples, carmelized walnuts, bleu cheese crumbles and hickory smoked bacon on a bed of crisp romaine lettuce. Served with balsamic vinaigrette.
$34.95Catering Quinoa Salad
Serves 8-10 people. Quinoa mixed with fresh kale, cucumbers, corn, red beans, cherry tomatoes and lemon vinaigrette.
$38.00 +Catering Chicken Tenders
Juicy chicken tenders fried golden brown, served with BBQ sauce for dipping.
$42.00Catering Buffalo Wings
Cripsy wings tossed in Mel's special hot sauce, served with bleu cheese for dipping.
$39.95Catering 6 Grass Fed Beef Sliders
6 sliders served on brioche buns with grass fed beef patties, Mel's homemade 1000 Island and pickles.
$28.50Catering 6 Turkey, Goat Cheese and Arugula Sliders
6 sliders served on brioche buns with fresh ground turkey patties, Mel's homemade 1000 Island, goat cheese, and arugula.
$28.50Catering 6 Short Ribs Sliders
6 sliders served on brioche buns with braised short ribs, horseradish aioli, and pickle.
$33.00Catering Slider Trio
2 grass-fed beef sliders, 2 turkey goat cheese sliders, and 2 short rib sliders.
$30.00Catering American Fries
Serves 8-10 people. Crispy American fries - everyone's favorite burger companion!
$25.00Catering Apple Salad
Romaine, apples, caramelized walnuts, hickory-smoked bacon, crumbled bleu cheese and honey vinaigrette. Serves 8-10 people.
$39.95 +THANKSGIVING SPECIALS
Roast Turkey Dinner
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
$19.25Kids Roast Turkey Dinner
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
$10.95