Mel’s Drive In Menu
Welcome to Mel’s Drive In, an iconic American diner nestled in the heart of Los Angeles at 1650 N Highland Ave. This casual eatery is a haven for breakfast lovers, brunch enthusiasts, and late-night revelers alike. With a menu that boasts comforting classics and inventive twists, expect enticing options like the Short Rib Grilled Cheese and Avocado Eggs Benedict.
Equally delightful are the signature milkshakes, such as the Lana Del Rey Shake and Vegan Oreo Shake, which elevate nostalgia to a new level. The ambience is welcoming, with outdoor seating and wheelchair accessibility, making it perfect for families, groups, or a night out. Plus, with delivery and takeout options available, indulgence is just a call away!
Mel’s Drive In is not just a meal; it’s an experience that blends great food and vibrant energy—truly a must-visit gem in L.A.
Appetizers
Mozzarella Sticks
$15.95
Buffalo Wings
$17.50
Chicken Tenders
$16.50
Short Rib Nachos
$18.50
Chili Fries
$16.00
Garlic Parmesean Fries
$11.00
Bacon Ranch Cheese Fries
$12.50
Loaded Short Ribs Fries
$16.50
Impossible Burrito
$23.25
High Protein Breakfast
$22.50
Arnolds Protein Shake
$12.00
Arnold Menu
Beer/Wine/Champagne - HW
Santa Monica Hazy IPA DRAFT
$9.00
Samuel Adams DRAFT
$8.00
Firestone 805 DRAFT
$8.00
Mel's Lager DRAFT
$8.00
Coors Light
$7.00
Corona
$7.00
Peroni
$7.00
Heineken
$8.00
Champagne
$6.00
Mimosas
$6.00
Peach Belini
$6.00
Chardonnay
$9.00
Pinot Grigio
$10.50
Cabernet
$9.00
Merlot
$9.00
Robert Mondavi Pinot Noir
$10.50
Bottle of Wine
$30.00
Happy DAD Beer
$8.00
Rose
$7.00
PACIFICO
$7.00
Lagunitas IPA
$8.00
Angel City IPA
$8.00
Iced Tea
$5.50
Arnold Palmer
$6.50
Soy Milk
$3.50
Almond Milk
$3.50
Milk
$3.50
LG evian/Panna
$7.00
SM evian/panna
$5.00
SM San Pellegrino
$6.00
LG San Pellergrino
$8.00
Lemonade
$6.50
SM Orange Juice
$7.00
LG Orange Juice
$8.50
Sm. Grapefruit Juice
$7.00
LG. Grapefruit Juice
$8.50
Soda Water
$2.00
Flavored Lemonade
$7.00
Beverage
Breakfast
Jr Avocado Toast
$11.00
Avocado Toast
$19.50
Country Breakfast
$14.25
Diced Ham and Eggs
$19.50
Corn Beef Hash and Eggs
$21.95
Elvis Scramble
$19.75
Yuppie Joe Scramble
$19.95
Turkey Hash & Eggs
$18.50
Old Fashioned Buttermilk Pancakes
$15.00
3-GF Pancakes
$17.50
Short Stack
$11.00
Short Stack Combo
$18.75
Waffle
$11.50
GF Waffle
$14.25
Waffle Combo
$18.25
Fried Chicken and Waffle
$25.00
French Toast
$15.75
French Toast Combo
$18.25
Nutella French Toast
$20.95
Sirloin Steak and Eggs
$25.00
New York Steak and Eggs
$29.95
The Lumber Jack
$24.00
Rise and Shine Sandwhich
$18.25
Biscuits and Homemade Country Gravy
$15.25
Ham and Cheese Omlette
$19.25
Mushroom Omlette
$19.25
Veggie Omlette
$19.25
Denver Omlette
Ham, Swiss, Mushrooms, and Onions
$20.95
Stevens Omlette
$21.75
Hangover Omlette
$23.00
Cheese Omelette
$14.50
Steel Cut Oatmeal
$9.25
Bowl Fruit yogurt
$14.95
Granola Yogurt (or Milk) & Fruit
$14.17
El Rancho Breakfast Burrito
$21.75
Huevos Rancheros
$19.25
Sunrise Breakfast
$18.75
OneRepublic Omellete
$16.75
Walnut Banana Pancakes
$17.75
Coconut Chocolate Pancakes
$15.95
Bomb Breakfast Burrito
$18.50
Side Ham
$7.00
Side Bacon
$7.00
Side Sausage
$7.00
Side Turkey Sausage
$8.00
Side CB Patty
$12.00
Side Turkey Bacon
$8.00
1/2 Side Bacon
$4.00
1/2 Side Sausage
$4.00
Grilled Potatoes
$6.00
Hash Browns
$6.00
Tomato Slices
$6.00
Bowl Fruit
$10.75
Cup Fruit
$6.50
Side Greek Yogurt
$6.00
Cottage Cheese
$6.00
One Egg
$4.50
S/ Toast
$0.00
Bagel
$3.85
Bagel w/Cream Cheese
$5.25
English Muffin
$3.75
One Cake
$5.00
S/ GF Pancake
$5.00
Breakfast Sides
Burger
Melburger
$19.95
Sunset Burger
$24.00
Mels Patty Melt
$21.75
R-66 Burger
$21.00
Turkey Burger
$21.00
Smash Impossible Burger
$21.00
Black Bean Veggie Burger
$19.00
Avocado Burger
$21.50
Mushroom Burger
$22.00
Smash Burger
$17.25
Fast & Furious Burger
$17.50
Hollywood Burger
$17.95
Beef Slider
$6.50
Turkey Goat Cheese Slider
$7.50
Short Rib Slider
$7.50
Slider Trio
$19.50
Melburger NO FRIES
$17.75
Smash Burger NO FRIES
$15.00
Chili Dog
$17.75
San Francisco Hot dog
$16.25
Smash Burger Combo
$17.25
Coffee
$4.95
Decaf Coffee
$4.95
Cafe Americano
$6.00
Hot Tea
$5.00
Hot Chocolate w/ Whip Cream
$4.00
Espresso
$5.25
Cappuccino
$6.50
Cafe Latte
$6.50
Cafe Mocha
$6.50
Chocolate Milk
$4.50
Iced Cappucino
$6.50
Iced Coffee
$4.95
Ice Coffee Latte
$6.50
Coffees & More
Dessert
Mels Sundae
$10.95
Hot Fudge Sundae
$12.50
Mels Belgian Waffle Sundae
$14.75
Banana Split
$13.50
Root Beer Float
$7.75
Coke Float
$7.75
Hot Apple Pie
$8.95
Berry Pie
$8.95
Cherry Pie
$8.95
Chocholate Fudge Cake
$8.50
Double Cream Cheesecake
$9.00
Pumpkin Pie
$8.95
Strawberry Shortcake
$8.95
Open Faced Cookie Sandwhich
$10.50
1 Scoop IceCream
$4.00
2 Scoops Ice Cream
$6.50
Chocolate Chip Cookie
$3.00
WHOLE PUMPKIN PIE
$36.00
All American Meat Loaf
$25.00
New York Steak Dinner
$35.00
Chicken Breast Dinner
$25.00
Slow Braised Short Rib Dinner
$26.00
Grilled Atlantic Salmon
$29.95
Southern Fried Chicken
$26.50
Thanksgiving Special
$28.95
Spaghetti & Meatballs
$21.95
Dinner
Juices
Popeye Power
$10.95
Roots
$10.95
Hangover Helper
$10.95
Turn Up the Beet
$10.95
#NoFilter
$10.95
Weiss Watermelon
$10.95
Ginger/Lemon Shot
$6.00
Wellness Shot
$6.00
Pink Panther
$10.95
Acai Smoothie
$10.95
Apple Juice
$7.00
Pineapple Juice
$7.00
Cranberry Juice
$6.00
SM Tomato Juice
$5.00
LG tomato juice
$6.75
Milkshake
$10.25
The Penguin Shake
$10.75
Lana Del Rey Shake
$10.75
Espresso Shake
$11.00
Vegan Oreo Shake
$12.50
RT'S Peanut Butter & Fudge
$9.75
Banana Foster Spiked Shake
$12.00
Caramel Dream Spiked Shake
$12.00
Gold Coffee Spiked Shake
$12.00
Girl Scout Cookie Shake
$10.95
Vampire Vegan Shake
$10.50
The Grants Shake
$10.50
Golden Milkshake
$9.50
Coffee Milkshake
$9.75
The Hollywood Buzz
$16.00
Frozen Banana
$16.00
50/50 Pop
$16.00
Pumpkin Pie Carmel Milkshake
$9.95
Sweetheart Shake
$10.75
Milkshakes
Salad
Caeser Salad
$14.50
Santa Fe Salad
$22.00
SM Santa Monica Salad
$10.50
LG Santa Monica Salad
$13.00
Taco Chicken Salad
$22.50
Cobb Salad
$22.00
Very Berry Salad
$19.25
Tuna Salad
$17.25
Small Caesar Salad
$11.00
Chicken Caesar AVO Wrap
$19.25
BLT Chopped Salad
$18.95
Grilled Cheese
$15.95
Short Rib Grilled Cheese
$24.50
Tuna Melt
$19.00
Club Sandwich
$23.00
Haven Sandwhich
$15.95
Meat Loaf Sandwich
$20.50
BLT Sandwhich
$18.50
French Dip
$19.75
Reuben Sandwhich
$22.50
TURKEY Pesto Melt
$20.25
Creole Fried Chicken Sandwhich
$21.00
Tuna Sandwhich
$17.75
Turkey Breast Sandwhich
$18.95
Charbroiled Chicken Breast Sandwhich
$20.50
CHICKEN Pesto Melt
$21.25
Open Faced Roast Beef Sandwhich
$21.00
Open Faced Turkey Breast Sandwhich
$24.00
Sandwich
Sides
American Fries
$6.50
Twisty Fries
$7.00
Sweet Potato Fries
$8.50
Onion Rings
$9.00
Onion Rings & Fries Combo
$8.50
Fresh Vegetables
$8.50
Mac and Cheese
$8.50
Lumpy Mash Potatoes w/ Gravy
$6.50
Hermans Potato Salad
$6.00
S/ Coleslaw
$5.75
Sweet fries & French Fries Combo
$7.75
1/3 lb Hamburger Patty
$9.00
1/2 lb Hamburger Patty
$12.00
Corned Beef Patty
$12.00
S/ Yogurt
$6.00
Side Avocado
$2.75
Side Cottage Cheese
$6.00
One Pancake
$5.00
S/ New York Steak
$25.00
S/ Rice Pilaf
$5.00
S/ Asparagus
$5.00
Side Hashbrown
$6.00
Side Chicken
$7.75
Side Turkey Patty
$8.00
Scoop of Tuna
$4.50
Side 6oz Sirloin
$12.00
Side Salmon
$22.00
S/ Berries
$4.75
S/ Nutella
$1.25
1/2 S/ FR. Toast
$8.50
S/ Gaucamole
$3.25
S/ Greek Yogurt
$6.00
Two Biscuits
$3.95
One GF Pancake
$5.00
S/ Spinach
$4.00
S/ Country Gravy
$1.75
One Biscuit
$3.00
S/ Peanut Butter
$1.25
One Biscuit w/ Gravy
$3.75
S/ Pico De Gallo
$0.75
1/2 Bacon 1/2 Sausage
$6.00
S/ Ranch
$1.00
1 (one) Egg
$3.00
2 (two) eggs
$5.25
S/Turkey Sausage
$7.00
S/ Impossible Patty
$7.00
Side Sweet Fries & Twisty Fries
$8.00
S/ Salsa
$1.00
Ryan's Broadway Fries
$13.50
Coke
$5.50
Diet Coke
$5.50
Sprite
$5.50
Dr. Pepper
$5.50
Root Beer
$5.50
Orange Soda
$5.50
Cherry Coke
$5.75
Cherry Sprite
$5.75
Soda
Soup
Cup Chicken Soup
$7.00
Bowl Chicken Soup
$9.00
Cup Texas Chili
$9.00
Bowl Texas Chili
$12.50
Bowl Tomato Soup
$9.00
Cup Tomato Soup
$7.00
Eggs Verde
$18.50
Short Rib Sloppy Joe
$19.95
Avocado Eggs Benedict
$21.50
Eggs Florentine
$21.50
Mels Breakfast Tacos
$18.50
Chicken Fried Chicken & Eggs
$21.50
Chocolate Lovers Pancake
$17.50
Brunch Menu
Shirts
Shirt
$28.00
Grey 75th Corvette Shirt
$28.00
White American Classic Shirt
$28.00
Ivory Sunset Blvd Shirt
$28.00
Imagine Dragons T-Shirt
$28.00
LA Strong Shirt
$25.00
Country Night Mels Shirt
$35.00
Tan/Green MuscleCar Hat
$30.00
Tan/Black "Muscle Car" Hat
$30.00
Black Flag Hat
$30.00
Green 75th Anniversary Hat
$30.00
Denim 1947 Hat
$30.00
Black Eagle Hat
$30.00
White/Red Eagle Hat
$30.00
Beige/Navy 1947 Location Hat
$30.00
Let the Good Times Roll (Ivory/Green Hat
$30.00
Blue/White Classic Logo Hat
$30.00
Blue/White USA Olympic Hat
$30.00
Pink/White Hat
$30.00
Beanie Black
$30.00
Country Night Hat
$35.00
Sunset Oil Hat
$29.99
Hats
Other
Beige Sweater
$65.00
Pin
$4.00
Magnet
$5.00
K Cups Box
$18.95
Metal Sign
$8.00
Post Card
$1.00
Beer Glass
$15.00
Mug
$15.00
.50 Candy
$0.50
1.00 Candy
$1.00
1.50 Candy
$1.50
Mels Classic Mug
$15.00
