Mel's Drive-In Hollywood Menu

Part of a local chain, this family-friendly 1950s-style diner serves classic American comfort fare. Based on 3 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.2 stars. Price $$

✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Drive-through ✔️ Delivery

Mel's Drive-In Hollywood 90028

Address:
1660 N Highland Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90028

Phone: (323) 465-2111

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Hours

Friday	8 AM–12 AM
Saturday	8 AM–12 AM
Sunday	8 AM–12 AM
Monday (Labor Day)	8 AM–12 AM Hours might differ
Tuesday	8 AM–12 AM
Wednesday	8 AM–12 AM
Thursday	8 AM–12 AM

Appetizers
Mozzarella Sticks Served with marinara sauce.	$14.25
Buffalo Wings Red hot.	$14.95
Short Rib Nachos Homemade tortilla chips topped with braised short ribs, beans, cheddar cheese, jalapeños, sour cream, salsa & guacamole.	$15.95
Debbie’s Chili Fries American fries topped with chili. “You gotta try them!”	$14.50
Chicken Tenders With bbq sauce. With fries for an additional charge.	$14.40
Garlic Parmesan Fries Fresh garlic, parmesan and parsley with our famous fries!	$9.95
Bacon Ranch Cheese Fries Crispy mels fries topped with chopped bacon and plenty of melted cheese, topped off with out homemade buttermilk ranch!	$11.50
Loaded Short Rib Fries Topped with our famous braised short rib, grilled onions, brown gravy and our horseradish aioli! yum!	$14.95
Salads
Caesar Salad Fresh, crisp romaine lettuce tossed with Caesar dressing, topped with grated parmesan cheese and crunchy seasoned croutons. With charbroiled chicken breast for an additional charge.	$12.50
Santa Fe Salad Gluten-Free. 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.	$19.25
Santa Monica House Salad Gluten-Free. Vegetarian. Tossed greens, tomatoes, carrots, cucumbers & choice of dressing with avocado for an additional charge.	$9.50
Albacore Tuna Salad On lettuce with tomato, cucumber & sliced egg.	$14.85
Taco Chicken Salad Charbroiled chicken breast on shredded lettuce, cheddar, black beans, guacamole, salsa & sour cream in a crisp taco shell.	$19.74
Cobb Salad Chopped turkey breast on a bed of lettuce with tomatoes, avocado, bleu cheese, chopped egg, bacon, carrots, black olives and Italian dressing.	$19.25
Sandwiches
Grilled Cheese Combination Gluten-Free Possible. Jack, Swiss & cheddar on sourdough. Add basil-tomato soup for an additional charge.	$14.25
Short Rib Grilled Cheese Gluten-Free Possible. Braised short ribs, jack, Swiss & cheddar on grilled sourdough.	$19.00
Albacore Tuna Melt Gluten-Free Possible. “My favorite” grilled albacore tuna salad with cheddar cheese on double rye.	$16.25
Mels 3-Deck Club Gluten-Free Possible. Breast of turkey, bacon, lettuce & tomato piled on toasted sourdough.	$21.00
B.L.T Gluten-Free Possible. Vegetarian. “Old favorite” on sourdough. With avocado for an additional charge.	$16.25
The Haven’s Famous Vegetarian Sandwich Gluten-Free Possible. Vegetarian. Avocado, sprouts, hummus & tomatoes served on 9-grain bread with a fresh fruit cup.	$13.25
Grass-Fed Beef Meatloaf Sandwich On toasted sourdough, you add the ketchup.	$18.75
Mel’s 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.	$17.50
Reuben Sandwich Thinly sliced corned beef, fresh raw sauerkraut, 1,000 island dressing & melted Monterey jack on grilled double rye.	$19.95
Pesto Melt 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.	$18.50
Spicy 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.	$18.75
Albacore Tuna Salad Sandwich Served with fresh tomatoes, lettuce and sourdough.	$15.50
In-House Sliced Turkey Breast Sandwich Piled high on toasted 9 grain with avocado, lettuce, tomato, and mayo.	$17.05
Charbroiled Breast Of Chicken Sandwich Gluten-Free Possible. Boneless, skinless, tender breast of chicken marinated with spices with lettuce, tomato, mayo, red onion & sliced avocado on toasted sourdough or hamburger bun.	$18.75
Burgers
The Famous Melburger Gluten-Free Possible. Classic American favorite made as only we know how juicy 1/3-lb. premium angus ground beef served on a sesame seed bun, your choice of cheese with crisp lettuce, tomato, onion, mayonnaise & pickles – without fries. With American fries for an additional charge. Additional charge for 1/2-lb.	$15.50
Sunset Burger Gluten-Free Possible. 1/2-lb. premium angus ground beef topped with melted cheddar cheese, crisp bacon, avocado, lettuce, sliced tomato & red onion on grilled sourdough.	$22.00
Mel’s Patty Melt Winner l.a. times – “best patty melt” a juicy 1/3lb premium angus ground beef hamburger patty, melted Swiss, grilled onions. 1000 island on grilled double rye	$18.95
Gourmet Turkey Burger Gluten-Free Possible. Juicy 1/3-lb. ground turkey patty served on a whole wheat bun. Add cheese for an additional charge.	$18.75
The Impossible Burger Gluten-Free Possible. Vegetarian. Plant based vegan burger patty with tomato, onions, sprouts, and pickles on a whole wheat bun	$20.00
Black Bean Veggie Burger Gluten-Free Possible. Vegetarian. Served with tomato, onions, lettuce & pickles on a whole wheat bun.	$16.50
Avocado Burger Sliced avocado, onions, jack cheese & crisp bacon.	$19.50
Mushroom Burger Chef’s choice. Topped with sautéed mushrooms and jack cheese.	$19.80
Mel’s American Smash Burger Double cheeseburger hand formed premium angus ground beef patties, American cheese, pickles, chop lettuce Mel’s house sauce served on a potato roll with fries. A New Classic That Is Too Good To Be True!	$15.50
The Hollywood Museum Burger New. Two Marin sun farms grass-fed beef patties smashed with grilled onions, American cheese, tomato, our secret sauce on a soft potato bun! Yum! paying tribute to our great neighbors. The coolest museum in Hollywood!	$16.25
Sliders
Go For The Trio!	$17.50
Angus Beef Slider Served on a brioche bun, with Mel’s special sauce & pickle “absolutely delicious” caramelized onions by request. Add blue cheese for an additional charge.	$5.50
Short Rib Slider Braised short rib served on a brioche bun, pickles and horseradish aioli.	$6.50
Goat Cheese And Turkey Slider Ground turkey topped with goat cheese, arugula and caramelized onions served on a brioche bun with Mel’s sauce	$6.25
Arnold Schwarzenegger’s All-Star Menu
Impossible Burrito Impossible “meat”, avocado, pico de gallo, black beans, hash brown & vegan cheese topped with red and green salsa. Served with your choice of fruit or potato. Sub to sirloin steak and/or cheddar cheese.	$19.50
High Protein Breakfast Scrambled egg whites, grilled chicken breast topped with sautéed mushrooms, asparagus spears & tomato slices.	$19.25
Arnold’s Protein Shake Ladder chocolate plant-based protein, banana, almond milk, flax oil, organic peanut butter, glutamine.	$9.50
Dinner
Mel’s Southern Fried Chicken Fried crispy on the outside, tender and juicy on the inside. With coleslaw, fries, roll & honey.	$24.00
All American Meatloaf Individually baked premium angus ground beef meatloaf with ketchup glaze. Served with lumpy mashed potatoes & gravy, fresh vegetables, roll & butter.	$22.00
Chicken Breast Dinner Gluten-Free Possible. Chicken breast seasoned with garlic and fresh herbs, served with mashed potatoes & gravy, veggies, roll & butter.	$21.50
Spaghetti & Meatballs Beef meatballs, served with marinara, spaghetti and garlic bread.	$20.95
Homemade Turkey Dinner Served the old-fashioned way with stuffing, homemade gravy, lumpy mashed potatoes, fresh vegetables, roll & butter.	$22.00
Slow Braised Short Rib Dinner Served with home style creamy mash potatoes, fresh sautéed vegetables, & demi-glace (Mel’s specialty)	$23.00
New York Steak (10 Oz.) Gluten-Free Possible. Broiled, with green salad, mashed potatoes, fresh vegetables & roll.	$30.25
Grilled Fresh Atlantic Salmon Gluten-Free Possible. Served with grilled asparagus & rice pilaf, roll & butter.	$27.50
Soup
Grandma’s Chicken Soup With noodles. “The best in town.”	$6.25
Tomato Soup	$5.25
Debbie’s Homemade Texas Chili Served with onions and grate cheese “Mel’s family recipe”	$8.00
Sides
Mels American Fries Gluten-Free. Vegan.	$5.95
Twisty Fries Gluten-Free. Vegan.	$6.00
Sweet Potato Fries Gluten-Free. Vegan.	$7.70
Onion Rings Vegan.	$8.20
Mel’s Onion Rings & Fries Combo Vegan.	$7.70
Sautéed Fresh Vegetables Gluten-Free. Vegetarian.	$7.70
Macaroni & Cheese Vegetarian.	$7.75
Lumpy Mashed Potatoes Gluten-Free Possible. With gravy.	$5.50
Herman’s Potato Salad Gluten-Free. Vegetarian.	$4.95
Coleslaw – Our Own Recipe Gluten-Free. Vegetarian.	$4.75
1/2 Sweet 1/2 American Fries Gluten-Free. Vegan.	$6.75
Quinoa Salad Gluten-Free. Vegetarian.	$6.75
Breakfast
Free-Range Country Fresh Eggs Gluten-Free Possible. 2 any style, with our special grilled potatoes. With ham, bacon, sausage or turkey sausage for an additional charge.	$13.00
Avocado Toast Fresh avocado spread on multi-grain toast with three poached organic eggs, sea salt, and red pepper flakes.	$18.75
Avocado Toast Jr Fresh avocado spread on multi-grain toast with only one egg, sea salt, and red pepper flakes.	$9.00
Diced Ham & Free-Range Eggs Green onions, grilled potatoes.	$17.05
Short Stack Combo Pancakes, one free-range egg & choice of bacon or sausage.	$15.95
French Toast Combo With one free-range egg & choice of bacon, turkey sausage or sausage.	$15.95
Nutella French Toast Our classic favorite French toast with fresh strawberries, bananas and nutella drizzled on top.	$18.75
The Lumber Jack 1/2 Lb. Ham Steak & Eggs 3 country fresh eggs, 2 pancakes & grilled potatoes.	$20.05
Homemade Corned Beef Hash & 2 Eggs Served with grilled potatoes or fresh hash browns.	$18.25
Rise & Shine Sandwich A breakfast classici scrambled free-range eggs, bacon & American cheese on grilled sourdough. Served with your choice of potatoes or fruit. Try it on a bagel for an additional charge.	$17.65
Yuppie Joe’s Scramble Gluten-Free Possible. Ground turkey, spinach, mushrooms, parmesan cheese & onions scrambled with two large free-range eggs.	$18.70
Old Fashioned Buttermilk Pancakes In house made pancakes served the old fashioned way. Add berries & banana for an additional charge.	$13.75
Mels Thick Slice French Toast House specialty. Add cinnamon, add berries and banana for an additional charge.	$13.75
Biscuits & Homemade Country Gravy Our delicious buttermilk biscuits smothered in our in-house gravy. Add two eggs for an additional charge.	$13.20
New York Steak & Eggs Our New York steak served with grilled potatoes, 3 eggs your way, and your choice of toast.	$26.50
The Elvis Scramble Molinari chorizo, green chili peppers, and Monterey jack cheese, scrambled with three large free range farm fresh eggs.	$18.15
Ham & Cheese Omelette The original.	$17.05
Mushroom Omelette White mushrooms, Swiss, and fresh green onion.	$17.09
Veggie Omelette Broccoli, mushrooms, zucchini, yellow squash, red and green bell peppers.	$17.50
Denver Omelette Ham, Swiss, green peppers, onions and mushrooms	$18.75
Golden Brown Waffle Add berries and whipped cream for an additional charge.	$10.50
Steven’s Favorite Omelette Ham, avocado, cheddar cheese & a little sour cream on top.	$19.80
Hangover Omelette Mel’s famous chili with cheddar cheese.	$21.00
Sirloin Steak & Eggs 3 free-range eggs, any style with our special grilled potatoes.	$21.00
El Rancho Breakfast Burrito Flour tortilla rolled with three scrambled eggs, chorizo & cheddar cheese, topped with pico de gallo, tomatillo salsa & sour cream. Served with fruit or grilled potatoes.	$19.80
Sunrise Breakfast Two local organic eggs sunny side up over Marin sun farms grass-fed beef patties & grilled potato rounds served with fresh fruit.	$17.05
Fruit Salad Fresh fruit in season with a side of Greek yogurt and honey.	$13.00
4 Pc. Fried Chicken ‘N’ Waffle With cheddar, bacon, green onions and maple syrup.	$22.00
Oatmeal & Granola
Steel Cut Oatmeal Served with milk and raisins. With banana for an additional charge.	$7.50
Organic Granola & Low Fat Greek Yogurt Or Milk Served with fresh fruit.	$13.00
Coffee
Cappuccino	$5.75
Soy, Almond Or Reg. Milk	$3.13
Espresso Milkshake	$4.75
Cafe Latte	$5.75
Cafe Mocha	$5.75
Iced Cappuccino	$5.75
Espresso Milkshake	$8.80
Coffee Mel’s Blend	$4.75
Brewed Decaf	$4.75
Iced Coffee	$4.75
Breakfast Sides
Bagel With cream cheese for an additional charge.	$3.85
Bacon, Sausage Or Ham	$5.50
Toast	$3.00
English Muffins	$3.25
One Egg	$3.00
Short Stack	$10.00
Grilled Potatoes	$5.50
Hash Browns	$5.25
Tomato Slices	$5.00
NF Greek Yogurt Or Cottage Cheese	$4.00
1/3 Lb. Hamburger Patty	$7.00
1/2 Lb. Hamburger Patty	$9.00
Corned Beef Patty	$9.50
Turkey Sausage	$6.25
Juices & Shots
Popeye Power Spinach, kale, parsley, celery, apple, lemon.	$9.00
Roots Roots-spinach, kale, celery, apple, beet, carrot, lemon, ginger.	$9.00
Hangover Helper Orange, apple, turmeric, ginger, lemon.	$9.00
Turn Up The Beet Beet, strawberry, apple, ginger.	$9.00
Weiss Watermelon Watermelon, apple, mint, lime.	$9.00
Ginger / Lemon Shot	$5.00
Wellness Shot Ginger, lemon. Apple cider, cayenne.	$5.00
Fountain – Milkshakes
Thick Old-Fashioned	$8.95
The Penguin Penguin-our classic milkshake blended with marshmallow & chocolate syrup “our tribute to the penguin diner	$9.25
Espresso Milkshake	$8.50
Vegan Cookies & Cream Plant-based & dairy-free vanilla ice cream and vegan chocolate chip blended as a new Mel’s classic!	$10.50
Fountain – Malta
Thick Old-Fashioned	$9.45
The Penguin Our classic milkshake blended with marshmallow & chocolate syrup “our tribute to the penguin diner	$9.75
Espresso Milkshake	$9.00
Vegan Cookies & Cream Plant-based & dairy-free vanilla ice cream and vegan chocolate chip blended as a new Mel’s classic!	$11.00
Fountain – Mels Deluxe Sundaes
Mels Deluxe Sundaes Chocolate pineapple or strawberry.	$9.50
Mel’s Belgian Waffle Sundae 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 Floats	$6.75
Desserts
Hot Apple Pie With Cinnamon Sauce	$8.00
Homemade Berry Pie	$8.00
Marge’s Cherry Pie	$8.00
Homemade Chocolate Fudge Cake	$5.75
Double Cream Cheesecake W/ strawberry topping	$7.95
Pumpkin Pie With whipped cream	$8.00
Fresh Strawberry Shortcake In season.	$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
Beverages
Soda Coke diet coke sprite dr pepper root beer.	$4.00
Evian	$4.25
San Pellegrino	$5.25
Iced Tea	$4.25
Tea	$4.00
Hot Chocolate W/ Whipped Cream	$3.00
Fresh Lemonade	$4.75
Arnold Palmer Fresh Lemonade Iced Tea Combo	$4.75
Fresh Orange Juice	$5.95

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Lucy Holmes

Traditional American diner that didn’t disappoint. We wanted burgers, large fries, American extra long drinks and we got it all!

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Kevin Webb

It’s fine. With Canters and so many other options so close I can’t see going here again. The food was decent. It was Hollywood prices but I expected that. The service was just ok. Not terrible. Not exceptional. Atmosphere, meh. It tries to be an old brightly lit diner. High ceilings didn’t jibe and the kitsch was pretty obvious and not actual vintage so….

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ADS RAIN

Everything was fresh, the waiter was informative patient and very well mannered. They were quick, didn’t wait long to be seated, and received our food.

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DjBoston Bak3d

When I travel, since I ❤️food. I also love to check out and support small business. While I’m LA, had to check out Mel’s Drive in Hollywood

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Michael Harrold

Classic cheeseburger + fries / 5 !

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María José Omodeo

I loved the place. It’s a traditional 1950’s American diner. The food was amazing and our waitress was great too 🙂

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David Lucio

Great place, love the ambiance and decor, that patty melt was on point! Recommended to anyone in the area either local or tourists like us

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Pablo Sanchez

Service was okay, not much of discussion with that, our server was friendly and kind. The food was great, I loved it and I think this is the place for sandwiches and burgers. The atmosphere was everything, the 50s dinner the decor it was everything that made the diner feel alive.

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Aarti Singh

Me and my two kids went on a trip to LA and we stopped by because we were looking for somewhere to get a bite to eat. We saw this place and decided to have lunch here. I ordered the black bean burger and my kids ordered the penguin milkshake, chicken tenders, and Greek yogurt with granola. My kids liked the penguin at first but later they said they don’t want to finish it because it tasted strange and was too sweet. My daughter ordered the yogurt and granola and she said it tasted very plain. My son got the chicken tenders and he said it tasted good but the fries were too soggy. My bean burger was plain, dry, and tasteless. Also we were missing sides that the menu said came with our entrées and it took what seemed like an hour to receive the check. I will never come back to this place even if I’m starving.

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heather gates

I was skeptical because it’s a chain diner but the food was really good and came out super fast. The menu prices were different then my bill and the unmotivated kid at the front didn’t care. The service was pretty bad. Never saw the server. Had to walk around to find him. Never came and asked if we needed anything or even how the food was. The food was really good though.

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