Mels Drive-In

denag 

on Citysearch

17 years ago

It's simply a Sunset Blvd institution – For diner food Mel's is top notch. No wonder it's been open forever. The burgers are tasty and the omlettes are large. Service is friendly but slow especially durning the workweek at lunchtime. If you need your diner fix, then Mel's is a great place to go and who knows who'll you'll see in the booth next to you. 

leschnei 

on Citysearch

18 years ago

Great late night place – Mel's has good food and a fun atmosphere that smacks of old Hollywood. Any of their omelets with their mushrooms are incredible and a must have. This is a great place to hangout with friends late at night. 

davidgc 

on Citysearch

18 years ago

Must go-to-place if you are visiting Hollywood or a local looking for a diner – If you are looking for a diner to go to whether its during the day or late at nite. Come to Mel's. They will take good care of you and your group too. Make sure you bring a cool pair of sunglasses if you want to sit outside. Everyone is a star there. 

Contributor 

on Citysearch

18 years ago

This '50s-inspired diner is the quintessential Hollywood combination of faux reality and nostalgia. – In Short Made famous by "American Graffiti," the original Mel's in San Francisco was demolished shortly after filming. This local franchise's decor holds enough retro-chic for even a die-hard Gen-Xer, with blow-up movie stills papering the walls and tabletop jukeboxes pulsing 1950s tunes. Mel's serves some classic diner eats like the Famous Melburger, chili fries, and creamy milk shakes. Club kids, shoppers, couples on dates... read more

cutiekatie 

on Citysearch

18 years ago

Love it – I love all the Mel's, but this one has particularly good service. Great greasy food perfect for a lunch after a long night of drinking. 

rachel1215 

on Citysearch

19 years ago

great after party hangout – ah, so many a night spent here on the way back from hollywood...i love this place. i feel bad for the servers--the (drunk) people they have to deal with! they give good service, even at 3am. the food is delicious--i love getting breakfast here after dancing or the fruit salad with yogurt if im not very hungry. the shakes are great, even at 3am. watch the parking on the street--read the signs carefully bc there are plenty of cops around, even at 3am. 

kkeyser27 

on Citysearch

19 years ago

Good reliable food on a daily basis. Not your typical diner. – We have seriously eaten at Mel's perhaps more than 100 times. It is very close to where we live and always really easy and reliable. They provide free valet parking, which is nice, and we always just tip the guy a buck. One great thing: They keep iced coffee and iced decaf in a refrigerator! I know this sounds stupid, but it is a great thing to me. Everywhere else when you order an iced coffee they pour hot coffee over ice, and then you just get luke warm coffee.... read more

hotpotatoe333 

on Citysearch

20 years ago

good people watching – Mel's is in the thick of things and truly open 24 hours, which makes a great spot for people watching. It's usually packed, which can lead to poor service (inattentiveness, long waits, etc.). The food is greasy comfort food, which is what I want late at night or after hours of drinking. It's inexpensive and once your order is finally taken, the food arrives quickly. If you want to sit outside on a chilly evening, there are heat lamps situated outside, which makes seating more comfortable.