Mels Drive Inn
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Sandwiches
Albacore Tuna Salad Sandwich
Served with fresh tomatoes, lettuce, and sourdough.
The Haven’s Famous Vegetarian Sandwich
Vegetarian. Avocado, sprouts, hummus, and tomatoes served on nine-grain bread with a fresh fruit cup.
Mels 3-deck Club
Breast of turkey, bacon, lettuce, and tomato piled on toasted sourdough.
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.
Mels 3-deck Club
Breast of turkey, bacon, lettuce, and tomato piled on toasted sourdough.
Short Rib Grilled Cheese
Braised short ribs, jack, Swiss and cheddar on grilled sourdough.
Albacore Tuna Melt
“My favorite”. Grilled albacore tuna salad with cheddar cheese on rye.
Albacore Tuna Salad Sandwich
Gluten-Free Possible. Served with fresh tomatoes, lettuce, and sourdough.
Grilled Cheese Combination
Gluten-free possible. Jack, Swiss & cheddar on sourdough. Add basil-tomato soup for an additional charge
Flat Iron Steak Sandwich
Cabernet marinated flat iron steak, caramelized onions, fire-roasted bell pepper, house-made porteno chimichurri served on ciabatta.
Reuben Sandwich
Thinly sliced corned beef, fresh raw sauerkraut, thousand island dressing and melted monterey jack on grilled marbled rye.
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.
Chicken Salad Sandwich
On toasted sourdough with lettuce and tomato.
Blt
Gluten-Free Possible. Old favorite on sourdough.
Grilled Cheese Combination
Jack, Swiss and cheddar on sourdough.
Grilled Cheese Combination
Gluten-Free Possible. American, Jack, Swiss and cheddar on sourdough.
Charbroiled Breast Of Chicken Sandwich
Boneless, skinless, tender breast of chicken marinated with spices with lettuce, tomato, mayo, red onion and sliced avocado on toasted sourdough or hamburger bun.
Grass-fed Meatloaf Sandwich
On toasted sourdough, you add the ketchup.
Short Rib Grilled Cheese
Braised short ribs, jack, Swiss and cheddar on grilled sourdough.
Spicy Creole Chicken Sandwich
Gluten-Free Possible. Spicy fried chicken served with homemade coleslaw, our house honey mustard dressing and pickles served on a potato roll.
Reuben Sandwich
Thinly sliced corned beef, fresh raw sauerkraut, thousand island dressing and melted monterey jack on grilled marbled rye.
Appetizers
Loaded Short Rib Fries
Topped with our famous braised short rib, grilled onions, brown gravy and our horseradish aioli! yum!
Short Rib Nachos
Homemade tortilla chips topped with braised short ribs, beans, cheddar cheese, jalapeños, sour cream, salsa, and guacamole.
Chicken Tenders
Served with bbq sauce. with fries for an additional charge
Bacon Ranch Cheese Fries
Crispy mels fries topped with chopped thick cut bacon, plenty of melted cheese, and house made buttermilk ranch. great for sharing
Garlic Parmesean Fries
Mozzarella Sticks
Served with marinara sauce.
Buffalo Wings
Red hot.
Ben Platt Special
Debbie’s Chili Fries
American fries topped with chili. “You gotta try them!”
Debbie's Chili Fries
American fries topped with chili. "You gotta try them!"
Mozzarella Sticks
Served with marinara sauce.
Short Rib Nachos
Homemade tortilla chips topped with braised short ribs, beans, cheddar cheese, jalapeños, sour cream, salsa, and guacamole.
Garlic Parmesean Fries
Loaded Short Rib Fries
Topped with our famous braised short rib, grilled onions, brown gravy and our horseradish aioli! Yum!
Chicken Tenders
Served with bbq sauce.
Loaded Short Ribs Fries
Crispy mels fries topped with chopped thick cut bacon, plenty of melted cheese, and house made buttermilk ranch. great for sharing
Bacon Ranch Cheese Fries
Crispy mels fries topped with chopped bacon and plenty of melted cheese, topped off with out homemade buttermilk ranch!
Mozzarella Sticks
Served with marinara sauce
Buffalo Wings
Red hot
Garlic Parmesan Fries
Fresh garlic, parmesan and parsley with our famous fries!
Short Rib Nachos
Homemade tortilla chips topped with braised short ribs, beans, cheddar cheese, jalapeños, sour cream, salsa & guacamole
Bacon Ranch Cheese Fries
Crispy mels fries topped with chopped thick cut bacon, plenty of melted cheese, and house made buttermilk ranch. great for sharing
Debbie’s Chili Fries
American fries topped with chili. “You gotta try them!”
Chili Fries
American fries topped with chili. “you gotta try them”
Chicken Tenders
Served with bbq sauce.
Loaded Short Ribs Fries
Crispy mels fries topped with chopped thick cut bacon, plenty of melted cheese, and house made buttermilk ranch. great for sharing
Mozzarella Sticks.
Served with marinara sauce.
Short Rib Nachos
Homemade tortilla chips topped with braised short ribs, beans, cheddar cheese, jalapeños, sour cream, salsa, and guacamole.
Buffalo Wings
Red hot.
Chicken Tenders
Served with bbq sauce. with fries for an additional charge
Buffalo Wings
Red hot.
Bacon Ranch Cheese Fries
Crispy mels fries topped with chopped bacon and plenty of melted cheese, topped off with our homemade buttermilk ranch!
Chili Fries
American fries topped with chili. “you gotta try them”
Garlic Parmesan Fries
Fresh garlic, parmesan and parsley with our famous fries!
Mozzarella Sticks.
Short Rib Nachos
Homemade tortilla chips topped with braised short ribs, beans, cheddar cheese, jalapeños, sour cream, salsa, and guacamole.
Ben Platt Special
Buffalo Wings
Chicken Tenders
Served with BBQ sauce. With fries for an additional charge
Sides
Onion Rings
Vegan.
Mels American Fries
Gluten-free and vegan.
1/2 Sweet 1/2 American Fries
Gluten-free and vegan.
S/ Coleslaw
Hermans Potato Salad
Gluten-free and vegetarian.
American Fries
Mac And Cheese
Coleslaw - Our Own Recipe
Gluten-free and vegetarian.
Lumpy Mashed Potatoes
With gravy. Gluten Free Possible.
Herman’s Potato Salad
Gluten-free and vegetarian.
American Fries
Onion Rings & Fries Combo
Sautéed Fresh Vegetables
Gluten-free and vegetarian.
Hermans Potato Salad
Gluten-free and vegetarian.
Mels American Fries
Gluten-free and vegan.
Herman’s Potato Salad
Gluten-free and vegetarian.
Twisty Fries
Gluten-free and vegan.
Onion Rings & Fries Combo
Macaroni & Cheese
Vegetarian.
Twisty Fries
Gluten-free and vegan.
Sweet Potato Fries
Gluten free and vegan.
Twisty Fries
Gluten-free and vegan.
Lumpy Mash Potatoes W/ Gravy
Mels Onion Rings & Fries Combo
Vegan.
Onion Rings
Vegetarian.
Fresh Vegetables
Sweet Potato Fries
Gluten free and vegan.
Onion Rings
Vegan.
Onion Rings
Vegetarian.
Quinoa Salad
Gluten free and vegetarian.
Sautéed Fresh Vegetables
Gluten-free and vegetarian.
Fresh Vegetables
Macaroni & Cheese
Vegetarian.
S/ Coleslaw
Sweet Potato Fries
Gluten free and vegan.
Mac And Cheese
Sweet Potato Fries
Gluten free and vegan.
Lumpy Mash Potatoes W/ Gravy
Lumpy Mashed Potatoes
With gravy.
Coleslaw - Our Own Recipe
Gluten-free and vegetarian.
Dinner
New York Steak Dinner
Chicken Breast Dinner
Gluten free possible. chicken breast seasoned with garlic and fresh herbs served with mashed potatoes and gravy, veggies, roll, and butter.
Mels Southern Fried Chicken
Fried crispy on the outside, tender and juicy on the inside, with coleslaw, fries, roll, and honey.
Chicken Breast Dinner
Gluten free possible. chicken breast seasoned with garlic and fresh herbs served with mashed potatoes and gravy, veggies, roll, and butter.
Chicken Breast Dinner
Gluten Free Possible. Chicken breast seasoned with garlic and fresh herbs served with mashed potatoes and gravy, veggies, roll, and butter.
Southern Fried Chicken
Southern Fried Chicken
Thanksgiving Special
Mels Southern Fried Chicken
Fried crispy on the outside, tender and juicy on the inside, with coleslaw, fries, roll, and honey.
Slow Braised Short Rib Dinner
Served with home-style creamy mash potatoes, fresh sauteed vegetables, and demi-glace (mel's specialty).
Thanksgiving Special
All American Meat Loaf
Grass-fed individually baked loaf with a ketchup glaze. Served with lumpy mashed potatoes and gravy, fresh vegetables, roll, and butter.
Grilled Fresh Atlantic Salmon
Served with grilled asparagus and rice pilaf, roll and butter.
Homemade Turkey Dinner
Served the old-fashioned way with stuffing, homemade gravy, lumpy mashed potatoes, fresh vegetables, roll, and butter.
Homemade Turkey Dinner
Served the old-fashioned way with stuffing, homemade gravy, lumpy mashed potatoes, fresh vegetables, roll, and butter.
Grilled Fresh Atlantic Salmon
Served with grilled asparagus and rice pilaf, roll and butter.
All American Meat Loaf
Grass-fed individually baked loaf with a ketchup glaze. served with lumpy mashed potatoes and gravy, fresh vegetables, roll, and butter.
Slow Braised Short Rib Dinner
Served with home-style creamy mash potatoes, fresh sauteed vegetables, and demi-glace (mel's specialty).
Kids Thanksgiving Special
All American Meat Loaf
Grass-fed individually baked loaf with a ketchup glaze. Served with lumpy mashed potatoes and gravy, fresh vegetables, roll, and butter.
Grilled Atlantic Salmon
Slow Braised Short Rib Dinner
Served with home-style creamy mash potatoes, fresh sautéed vegetables, and demi-glace (Mel's specialty).
Grilled Atlantic Salmon
Chicken Breast Dinner
Chicken breast seasoned with garlic and fresh herbs served with mashed potatoes and gravy, veggies, roll, and butter.
Spaghetti & Meatballs
Beef meatballs served with marinara, spaghetti, and garlic bread.
New York Steak
Gluten Free Possible. Broiled, with green salad, mashed potatoes, fresh vegetables, and roll.
Slow Braised Short Rib Dinner
Served with home-style creamy mash potatoes, fresh sautéed vegetables, and demi-glace (Mel's specialty).
Spaghetti & Meatballs
New York Steak Dinner
Kids Thanksgiving Special
Homemade Turkey Dinner
Served the old-fashioned way with stuffing, homemade gravy, lumpy mashed potatoes, fresh vegetables, roll, and butter.
All American Meat Loaf
Grass-fed individually baked loaf with a ketchup glaze. served with lumpy mashed potatoes and gravy, fresh vegetables, roll, and butter.
New York Steak (10 Oz.)
Broiled, with green salad, mashed potatoes, fresh vegetables, and roll.
Homemade Turkey Dinner
Served the old-fashioned way with stuffing, homemade gravy, lumpy mashed potatoes, fresh vegetables, roll, and butter.
Breakfast
Diced Ham & Free-range Eggs
Green onions, grilled potatoes
Avocado Toast
Fresh avocado spread on multigrain toast with Organic eggs, sea salt, and red pepper flakes.
The Lumberjack 1/2 Lb. Ham Steak & Eggs
3 country fresh eggs, 2 pancakes & grilled potatoes
Short Stack
Old Fashioned Buttermilk Pancakes
In house made pancakes served the old fashioned way. add berries and bananas for an additional charge.
Country Breakfast
Rise & Shine Sandwich
A Breakfast Classic! Scrambled Free-range Eggs, Bacon & American Cheese On Grilled Sourdough. Served With Your Choice Of Potatoes Or Fruit.
Yuppie Joe Scramble
Country Breakfast
Nutella French Toast
Our classic favorite French toast with fresh strawberries, bananas and nutella drizzled on top .
Short Stack Or Waffle
Gluten free possible. With one free-range egg & choice of bacon, ham or sausage
Old Fashioned Buttermilk Pancakes
In house made pancakes served the old fashioned way. add berries and bananas for an additional charge.
Diced Ham & Free-range Eggs
Green Onions, Grilled Potatoes
Short Stack
Avocado Toast
Fresh avocado spread on multi-grain toast with three poached organic eggs, sea salt, and red pepper flakes. jr. order with only one egg will be lower in price.
Turkey Hash & Eggs
Elvis Scramble
Elvis Scramble
Nutella French Toast-
Our classic favorite French toast with fresh strawberries, bananas and nutella drizzled on top
Rise & Shine Sandwich
A breakfast classic! scrambled free-range eggs, bacon & American cheese on grilled sourdough. Served with your choice of potatoes or fruit.
Homemade Corned Beef Hash & 2 Eggs
Served with grilled potatoes or fresh hash browns
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.
Corn Beef Hash And Eggs
French Toast Combo
With one free-range egg & choice of bacon, turkey sausage or sausage
The Lumber Jack 1/2 Lb. Ham Steak & Eggs
3 country fresh eggs, 2 pancakes & grilled potatoes
Avocado Toast
Fresh avocado spread on multigrain toast with three poached organic eggs, sea salt, and red pepper flakes. Jr. order with only one egg available.
Jr Avocado Toast
Turkey Hash & Eggs
Yuppie Joe Scramble
Diced Ham And Eggs
Diced ham scrambled with eggs, potatoes and choice of bread toasted
Yuppie Joe's Scramble
Gluten Free Possible. Ground turkey, spinach, mushrooms, parmesan cheese & onions scrambled with two large free-range eggs
Jr Avocado Toast
French Toast Combo
With one free-range egg & choice of bacon, ham or sausage
Short Stack Or Waffle Combo
Gluten Free Possible. With one free-range egg & choice of bacon, ham or sausage
Homemade Corned Beef Hash & 2 Eggs
Served with grilled potatoes or fresh hash browns
Avocado Toast
Fresh avocado spread on multi-grain toast with three poached organic eggs, sea salt, and red pepper flakes. jr. order with only one egg will be lower in price.
Diced Ham And Eggs
Diced ham scrambled with eggs, potatoes and choice of bread toasted
Corn Beef Hash And Eggs
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.
Yuppie Joe’s Scramble —
Gluten free possible. Ground Turkey, Spinach, Mushrooms, Parmesan Cheese & Onions Scrambled With Two Large Free-range Eggs
Salads
Taco Chicken Salad
Charbroiled chicken breast on shredded lettuce, cheddar, black beans, guacamole, salsa & sour cream in a crisp taco shell.
Very Berry Salad
Fresh spinach, strawberries, and blueberries topped with feta cheese and candied walnuts served with honey-balsamic vinaigrette.
Taco Chicken Salad
Charbroiled chicken breast on shredded lettuce, cheddar, black beans, guacamole, salsa and sour cream in a crisp taco shell.
Watermelon & Roasted Beet Salad
With arugula, candied walnuts, goat cheese and a lemon vinaigrette
Very Berry Salad
Fresh spinach, strawberries & blueberries topped with feta cheese & candied walnuts served with honey-balsamic vinaigrette
Taco Chicken Salad
Charbroiled chicken breast on shredded lettuce, cheddar, black beans, guacamole, salsa and sour cream in a crisp taco shell.
Very Berry Salad
Fresh spinach, strawberries, and blueberries topped with feta cheese and candied walnuts served with honey-balsamic vinaigrette.
Santa Fe Salad
Gluten-free. 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.
Caesar Salad
Fresh, crisp romaine lettuce tossed with caesar dressing, topped with grated parmesan cheese and crunchy seasoned croutons.
Santa Fe Salad
Gluten-free. 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
Quinoa Salad
Gluten-free and vegan. Tossed with cucumber, red onion, roasted corn, red beans, cherry tomatoes, and lemon vinaigrette.
Watermelon & Roasted Beet Salad
With arugula, candied walnuts, goat cheese and a lemon vinaigrette
Albacore Tuna Salad
On lettuce with tomato, cucumber, and sliced egg.
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
Cobb Salad
Chopped turkey breast on a bed of lettuce with tomatoes, avocado, bleu cheese, chopped egg, bacon, carrots, black olives and Italian dressing
Santa Monica House Salad
Gluten-free and vegetarian. Tossed greens, tomatoes, carrots, cucumbers and choice of dressing.
Albacore Tuna Salad
On lettuce with tomato, cucumber, and sliced egg.
Cobb Salad
Chopped turkey breast on a bed of lettuce with tomatoes, avocado, bleu cheese, chopped egg, carrots, black olives, and Italian dressing.
Santa Monica House Salad
Gluten-free and vegetarian. Tossed greens, tomatoes, carrots, cucumbers and choice of dressing.
Cobb Salad
Chopped turkey breast on a bed of lettuce with tomatoes, avocado, bleu cheese, chopped egg, carrots, black olives, and Italian dressing.
Santa Fe Salad
Gluten-free. 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.
Santa Monica House Salad
Gluten-free. Vegetarian. Tossed greens, tomatoes, carrots, cucumbers & choice of dressing. With avocado for an additional charge
Albacore Tuna Salad
On lettuce with tomato, cucumber & sliced egg.
Caesar Salad
Fresh, crisp romaine lettuce tossed with caesar dressing, topped with grated parmesan cheese and crunchy seasoned croutons.
Burgers
Sunset Burger
Gluten-Free Possible. Half-lb. Premium Angus beef topped with melted cheddar cheese, crisp bacon, avocado, lettuce, sliced tomato and red onion on grilled sourdough.
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, and pickles.
The Impossible Burger
Gluten-Free Possible. Vegan. Plant-based vegan burger patty with tomato, onions, sprouts, and pickles on a whole wheat bun.
Mushroom Burger
Chefs choice. Topped with sautéed mushrooms and jack cheese.
Gourmet Turkey Burger
Gluten-Free Possible. Juicy 1/3-lb. Ground turkey patty served on a whole wheat bun.
Black Bean Veggie Burger
Gluten-Free Possible. Vegan. Served with tomato, onions, sprouts, and pickles on a whole wheat bun.
Mels Patty Melt Burger
Winner L.A. Times – “Best patty melt”. A juicy 1/3 lb Premium Angus beef hamburger patty, melted Swiss, grilled onions, 1000 island on grilled Jewish rye.
Mel's All-american Smash Burger
Double cheeseburger hand formed premium grass-fed patties American cheese, pickles, chopped lettuce, Mel's house sauce served on a potato roll with fries. A new classic that is too good to be true!
Avocado Burger
Sliced avocado, onions, jack cheese, and crisp bacon.
ENTREES
*atlantic Fresh Salmon
Served with grilled asparagus and rice pilaf, roll and butter.
*new York Steak Dinner
Served with green salad, mashed potatoes and fresh vegetables
*chicken Breast Dinner
Chicken breast seasoned with garlic and fresh herbs, served with mashed potatoes and gravy, veggies, roll and butter.
*meatloaf Dinner
Individually baked premium angus beef meatloaf with a ketchup glaze. served with lumpy mashed potatoes & gravy, fresh vegetables
*southern Fried Chicken
½ fried crispy on the outside, tender and juicy on the inside with fries and coleslaw
*turkey Dinner
Served the old-fashioned way with stuffing, homemade gravy, lumpy mashed potatoes, fresh vegetables, roll and butter.
*short Rib Dinner
Served with home style creamy mash potatoes, fresh sauteed vegetables and demi-glace mels specialty.
Soup
Grandma’s Chicken Soup
With noodles. “The best in town”.
Cup Clam Chowder
Cup Clam Chowder
Debbie’s Homemade Texas Chili
Served with onions and grated cheese. Mel's family recipe.
Bowl Tomato Soup
Bowl Texas Chili
Cup Chicken Soup
Soup Of The Day
Clam Chowder Soup
Served in a fresh sourdough bread bowl. Friday only.
Bowl Texas Chili
Cup Texas Chili
Cup Tomato Soup
Bowl Chicken Soup
Debbie’s Homemade Texas Chili
Served with onions and grated cheese. Mel's family recipe.
Clam Chowder Soup
Served in a fresh sourdough bread bowl. Friday only.
Bowl Clam Chowder
Cup Texas Chili
Bowl Clam Chowder
Cup Tomato Soup
Bowl Tomato Soup
Bowl Chicken Soup
Grandma’s Chicken Soup
With noodles. “The best in town”.
Cup Chicken Soup
Fountain
Milkshake
Popular.
Root Beer
Banana Split
“It’s been a long time”.
Coca Cola Floats
The Penguin Milkshake
Our classic milkshake blended with marshmallow and chocolate syrup. Our tribute to the penguin diner.
Mels Deluxe Sundaes
Mels Deluxe Sundaes With Black & White
Marshmallow and chocolate.
Banana Split
“It’s been a long time”.
Vegan Chocolate Chip
Vegetarian. Cashew milk dairy-free vanilla ice cream, almond milk, and vegan chocolate chip blended as a new Mel’s classic.
Espresso Milkshake
Espresso Milkshake
The Penguin Milkshake
Our classic milkshake blended with marshmallow and chocolate syrup. Our tribute to the penguin diner.
Mel’s Belgian Waffle Sundae
With vanilla ice cream and strawberries, whipped cream.
Mels Deluxe Sundaes With Hot Fudge
Caramel.
Thick Old Fashioned Milkshake
Chocolate, strawberry or vanilla.
Mel’s Belgian Waffle Sundae
With vanilla ice cream and strawberries, whipped cream.
Mels Deluxe Sundaes
Chocolate pineapple or strawberry.
Mels Deluxe Sundaes With Black & White
Marshmallow and chocolate.
Thick Old Fashioned Milkshake
Chocolate, strawberry or vanilla.
Vegan Chocolate Chip
Vegetarian. Cashew milk dairy-free vanilla ice cream, almond milk, and vegan chocolate chip blended as a new Mel’s classic.
Desserts
Mels Double Cream Cheesecake
With strawberry topping.
Homemade Chocolate Fudge Cake
Homemade Berry Pies
Pumpkin Pie
With whipped cream.
Fresh Strawberry Shortcake
In season.
Hot Apple Pie With Cinnamon Sauce
Ala mode for an additional charge.
Marge’s Cherry Pie
Open-faced Cookie Sandwich
Homemade chocolate chip cookie, topped with vanilla ice cream, drizzle of chocolate syrup, chocolate chips and whipped cream.
Marge’s Cherry Pie
Hot Apple Pie With Cinnamon Sauce
Pumpkin Pie
With whipped cream.
Homemade Chocolate Fudge Cake
Fresh Strawberry Shortcake
In season.
Homemade Berry Pies
Mels Double Cream Cheesecake
With strawberry topping.
Beverages
Iced Tea Combo
A real treat.
Fresh Orange Juice
Hot Chocolate With Whipped Cream
Evian
Hot Chocolate With Whipped Cream
Iced Tea
Tea
Soda
Iced Tea Combo
A real treat.
San Pelligrino
Fresh Lemonade
Tea
Iced Tea
W/ whipped cream.
Evian
Soda
Coke diet coke sprite dr pepper root beer.
San Pelligrino
Fresh Lemonade
Made fresh daily
Fresh Orange Juice
APPETIZERS
Side Twisty Fries
*chili Fries
American fries topped with chili. You gotta try them.
*short Ribs Nachos
Homemade tortilla chips topped with braised short ribs, beans, Cheddar cheese, jalapenos, sour cream, salsa and guacamole.
*buffalo Wings
Red hot.
Side Coleslaw
Side Fries
Side Onion Rings
Side Onion Rings & Fries Combo
*chicken Tenders
Served with BBQ sauce.
Side Potato Salad
DESSERTS
Double Cream Cheesecake
SPECIAL
*chocolate Fudge Cake
A la mode (served with ice cream).
*apple Pie
A la mode (served with ice cream).
Berry Pie
SPECIAL
Marge's Cherry Pie
*milk Shake
*pumpkin Pie
With whipped cream.
SOUP AND SALADS
Watermelon Beet Salad
Chili Cup
Served with onions and grated cheese. “mels family recipe”.
*cobb Salad
Chopped turkey breast on a bed of lettuce with tomatoes, avocado, bleu cheese, chopped egg, bacon, carrots, black olives and italian dressing
*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.
Grandma's Chicken Soup Cup
with noodles – “Best in Town”
Tomato Basil Soup Bowl
Tomato Basil Soup
*santa Fe Salad
Gluten-free. 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
Chili Bowl
Served with onions and grated cheese. “mels family recipe”.
Grandma's Chicken Soup Bowl
with noodles – “Best in Town”
Tomato Basil Soup Cup
Tomato Basil Soup
Juices
#nofilter
Ginger/lemon Shot
Pink Panther
Hangover Helper
Popeye Power
Spinach, kale, parsley, celery, apple, lemon.
Ginger/lemon Shot
Wellness Shot
Sunrise Smoothie
Weiss Watermelon
Watermelon, apple, mint, lime.
Turn Up The Beet
Roots
Weiss Watermelon
Watermelon, apple, mint, lime.
Hangover Helper
Roots
Pink Panther
Turn Up The Beet
#nofilter
Orange, strawberries, carrots.
Popeye Power
Spinach, kale, parsley, celery, apple, lemon.
Sunrise Smoothie
Wellness Shot
BURGERS AND SANDWICHES
*gourmet Turkey Burger
All natural, all white meat- ground turkey patty served on a whole wheat bun with cranberry sauce – with fries
*avocado Burger 1/3lb
Sliced avocado, onions, jack cheese and crisp bacon.
*sunset Burger
1/2 lb. patty topped with melted cheddar cheese, crisp bacon, avocado, lettuce, sliced tomato and red onion on grilled sourdough.
*patty Melt
Grass fed ground beef patty on grilled rye with Swiss cheese, grilled onions & Russian dressing. Served with fries.
*avocado Burger 1/2lb
Sliced avocado, onions, jack cheese and crisp bacon.
*famous Mel Burger 1/2lb
*famous Mel Burger 1/3lb
*black Bean Veggie Burger
Gluten-free possible. vegan. served with tomato, onions, sprouts, and pickles on a whole wheat bun.
*mels 3 Deck Club Sandwich
Fresh roasted turkey, bacon, lettuce tomato, on toasted sourdough. Served with fries
*impossible Burger
Plant based vegan patty – tomato, onion, lettuce and pickle chips on a whole wheat bun- served with fries
Juices & Shots
Ginger Shot
Lemon Shot
Popeye Power Juice
Spinach, kale, parsley, celery, apple, and lemon.
Wellness Shot
Ginger, lemon. apple cider and cayenne.
Hangover Helper Juice
Orange, apple, turmeric, ginger, and lemon.
Turn Up The Beet Juice
Beet, strawberry, apple, and ginger.
No Filter Juice
Orange, strawberries and carrots.
Roots Juice
Spinach, kale, celery, apple, beet, carrot, lemon, and ginger.
Weiss Watermelon Juice
Watermelon, apple, mint, lime.
Arnold Schwarzenegger’s All-Star Menu
High Protein Breakfast
Scrambled egg whites, grilled chicken breast topped with sauteed mushrooms, asparagus spears & tomato slices
Impossible Burrito
Impossible “meat”, avocado, pico de gallo, black beans, hash brown and vegan cheese topped with red and green salsa. Served with your choice of fruit or potato.
Impossible Burrito
Impossible “meat”, avocado, pico de gallo, black beans, hash brown and vegan cheese topped with red and green salsa. Served with your choice of fruit or potato.
Arnold's Proteinator Shake
Ladder chocolate plant-based protein banana, almond milk, flax oil, organic peanut butter, glutamine
BREAKFAST
*ny Steak And Eggs
Our New York steak served with grilled potatoes, 3 eggs your way and your choice of toast.
*homemade Corned Beef Hash & Eggs
Our signature home made corned beef hash with two eggs, choice of potatoes and toast
*avocado Toast
Avocado Toast, Fresh Avocado spread on multigrain toast with three eggs poached
*chicken & Waffle
2 pieces of fried chicken, waffle with cheddar cheese, green onions and bacon
*6oz Steak & Eggs
*the Lumber Jack
1/2 lb. ham steak with 3 country fresh eggs, 2 pancakes and grilled potatoes.
*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.
*the Elvis Scrambled
Molinari chorizo, roasted poblano peppers, jack cheese, scrambled with eggs & hash browns.
*huevos Rancheros
*belgian Waffle
Mels Grass Fed Burgers
Mels 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.
Sunset Burger
Half-lb. grass-fed beef topped with melted cheddar cheese, crisp bacon, avocado, lettuce, sliced tomato and red onion on grilled sourdough.
Burger Combo
Grassfed Melburger, fries and a drink!
Mushroom Burger
Chefs choice. Topped with sautéed mushrooms and jack cheese.
Avocado Burger
Sliced avocado, onions, jack cheese, and crisp bacon.
The Impossible Burger 2.0
IMPOSSIBLE 2.0 PATTY, FOLLOW YOUR HEART CHEESE, TOMATO, PICKLES, AND FRESH CHOPPED LETTUCE SERVED ON A POTATO BUN
R-66 Burger
Shoestring fried onions piled high on our grass-fed beef, sharp cheddar cheese, fresh butter lettuce, beefsteak tomato, homemade Mel’s thousand island. Served on a soft brioche bun with American fries.
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.
Gourmet Turkey Burger
Juicy 1/3-lb. Ground turkey patty served on a whole wheat bun.
Mels Patty Melt Burger
Winner L.A. Times – “Best patty melt”. A juicy 1/3 lb grass fed-beef hamburger patty, melted Swiss, grilled onions, 1000 island on grilled Jewish rye.
Juices and Shots
Hangover Helper Juice
Orange, apple, turmeric, ginger and lemon.
#nofilter Juice
Orange, strawberry and carrots.
Ginger Shot
Popeye Power Juice
Spinach, kale, parsley, celery, apple and lemon.
Roots
Spinach, kale, celery, apple, beet, carrot, lemon, ginger.
Weiss Watermelon
Watermelon, apple, mint, lime
Arnold Schwarzenegger's All-Star Menu
*impossible Burrito
IMPOSSIBLE “MEAT”, AVOCADO, PICO DE GALLO, BLACK BEANS, VEGAN CHEESE TOPPED WITH RED AND GREEN SALSA. SERVED WITH YOUR CHOICE OF FRUIT OR POTATO.
Arnold's Proteinator Shake
LADDER CHOCOLATE PLANT- BASED PROTEIN, BANANA, ALMOND MILK, FLAX OIL, ORGANIC PEANUT BUTTER, GLUTAMINE.
*high Protein Breakfast
SCRAMBLED EGG WHITES, GRILLED CHICKEN BREAST TOPPED WITH SAUTÉED MUSHROOMS, ASPARAGUS SPEARS & TOMATO SLICES
Burger
Mushroom Burger
Avocado Burger
Melburger
Avocado Burger
Melburger
Black Bean Veggie Burger
Turkey Burger
Mels 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
Black Bean Veggie Burger
Sunset Burger
Smash Burger
Smash Burger
R-66 Burger
Shoestring fried onions piled high on our grass-fed beef, sharp cheddar cheese, fresh butter lettuce, beefsteak tomato, homemade mel’s thousand island. served on a soft brioche bun with american fries.
Smash Impossible Burger
Sunset Burger
R-66 Burger
Smash Impossible Burger
Mels Patty Melt
Mushroom Burger
Turkey Burger
Kids Menu
Kids Car Grilled Cheese & Fries
Kids Oj
Kids Pancakes
Kids Car Burger & Fries
Kids Car Chicken Nuggets & Fries
Kids French Toast
Kids Apple Juice
Kids Hamburger
Kids Chocolate Milk
Kids Milk
Kids Hot Chocolate
Kids French Toast
Kids Milk
Kids Two Eggs And Toast
San Francisco Hot Dog
Kids Apple Juice
Kids Chocolate Milk
Kids Hot Chocolate
Kids Oatmeal
Kids Pancakes
Kids Oatmeal
Kids Oj
Kids Two Eggs And Toast
Kids Hamburger
Delicious Duos
Sandwich & Salad
Sandwich & Soup
Oatmeal & Granola
Organic Granola And Low Fat Greek Yogurt Or Milk
Served with fresh fruit.
Organic Granola And Low Fat Greek Yogurt Or Milk
Served with fresh fruit
Steel Cut Oatmeal
Served with milk and raisins.
Steel Cut Oatmeal
Served with milk and raisins
Breakfast Sides
Side Cb Patty
Ham
Bagel
With cream cheese for an additional charge.
English Muffins
Side Sausage
1/2 Side Bacon
Side Turkey Sausage
Sausage
Bacon
Side Turkey Sausage
Side Turkey Bacon
Short Stack
Popular. two pancakes with syrup and butter.
Toast
Sausage
1/2 Side Sausage
1/2 Side Sausage
Grilled Potatoes
Side Ham
Side Bacon
Hash Browns
Hash Browns
Toast
Ham
English Muffins
Side Sausage
Bagel
With cream cheese for an additional charge.
Grilled Potatoes
Grilled Potatoes
One Egg
Side Ham
1/2 Side Bacon
Side Bacon
Bagel With Cream Cheese
Side Turkey Bacon
Side Cb Patty
Bacon
BEVERAGES
Arnold Palmer
Mixed lemonade and iced tea.
Apple Juice Organic Large
Espresso
Milk shake
Lemonade
Apple Juice Organic Small
*milk Shake
Cranberry Juice Large
Iced Tea
W/ whipped cream.
Fresh Squeezed Orange Juice Large
Fresh Squeezed Orange Juice Small
Coffee
Espresso
Bottomless Coffee
Mels blend.
Cafe Mocha
Cappuccino
Bottomless Brewed Decaf
Bottomless Iced Coffee
Cappuccino
Milk
Soy, Almond Or Regular Milk
Espresso
Milk shake
Iced Cappuccino
Milk
Iced Cappuccino
Cafe Latte
Nitro Cold Brew
Cappuccino
Cafe Latte
Cafe Mocha
Cafe Latte
Espresso Milk Shake
Iced Cappuccino
Cafe Mocha
Espresso Milk Shake
Espresso Milk Shake
Espresso
Milk shake
Thanksgiving Day Specials
Thanksgiving Kids Turkey Dinner Special
Roast turkey served the old-fashioned way with stuffing, homemade gravy, mashed potatoes, candied sweet potatoes, fresh sautéed mixed vegetables, cranberry sauce, roll and butter
Pumpkin Pie Thanksgiving Special
Baked fresh, a Thanksgiving favorite!
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
Sliders
The Slider Trio
Goat Cheese & Turkey Slider
Ground turkey topped with goat cheese, arugula, and caramelized onions served on a brioche bun with Mel's sauce.
Grass Fed Beef Slider
Served on a brioche bun, with Mel's special sauce and pickle. Absolutely delicious.
Short Rib Slider
Braised short rib served on a brioche bun, pickles, and horseradish aioli.
Erik’s Juice & Smoothie Bar
Peach Ambrosia Smoothie
Peach, orange juice, banana.
Ginger Shot
Hangover Helper Juice
Orange, apple, turmeric, ginger, and lemon.
Sunrise Smoothie
Orange juice, banana, strawberries.
Turn Up The Beet Juice
Beet, strawberry, apple, and ginger.
Popeye Power Juice
Spinach, kale, parsley, celery, apple, and lemon.
Warrior Smoothie
Banana, plant-based protein, flax oil, glutamine, cinnamon, and almond milk.
Roots Juice
Spinach, kale, celery, apple, beet, carrot, lemon, and ginger.
Weiss Watermelon Juice
Watermelon, apple, mint, lime.
Lemon Shot
Utensils? Condiments?
Ketchup Packets
Salt & Pepper Packets
To-go Bag
Side Of Ranch
Mayonaise Packets
Utensils
Mustard Packets
Coca Cola Fountain Beverages
Orange Fanta
Coke
Root Beer
Diet Coke
Sprite
Brunch Menu
Chocolate Lovers Pancake
Eggs Verde
Mels Breakfast Tacos
Huevos Rancheros
Short Rib Sloppy Joe
Eggs Florentine
Short Rib Sloppy Joe
Mels Breakfast Tacos
Avocado Eggs Benedict
Huevos Rancheros
Eggs Verde
Eggs Florentine
Chicken Fried Chicken & Eggs
Chocolate Lovers Pancake
Chicken Fried Chicken & Eggs
Avocado Eggs Benedict
Arnold Menu
Arnold Gainz Breakfast
Impossible Burrito
Arnolds Protein Shake
Healthy Plate
High Protein Breakfast
Impossible Burrito
High Protein Breakfast
Iron Man Scrambler
Arnolds Protein Shake
Beer/Wine/Champagne
Heineken
Mimosas
Firestone 805 Draft
Peroni
Santa Monica Hazy Ipa Draft
Corona
Champagne
Coors Light
Mel's Lager Draft
805 Cerveza Draft
Beverage
Iced Tea
Lemonade
Sm San Pellegrino
Iced Tea
Almond Milk
Milk
Arnold Palmer
Soy Milk
Lemonade
Soy Milk
Lg San Pellergrino
Lg Evian/panna
Sm Evian/panna
Arnold Palmer
Sm Evian/panna
Lg Evian/panna
Lg San Pellergrino
Almond Milk
Milk
Sm San Pellegrino
Coffees & More
Hot Tea
Hot Chocolate W/ Whip Cream
Chocolate Milk
Decaf Coffee
Decaf Coffee
Coffee
Cafe Americano
Cappuccino
Cafe Latte
Cafe Mocha
Espresso
Hot Chocolate W/ Whip Cream
Espresso
Hot Tea
Cappuccino
Cafe Americano
Coffee
Chocolate Milk
Cafe Mocha
Cafe Latte
Dessert
Banana Split
Coke Float
Hot Fudge Sundae
Root Beer Float
Banana Split
Berry Pie
Chocholate Fudge Cake
Cherry Pie
Mels Sundae
Root Beer Float
Cherry Pie
Coke Float
Chocholate Fudge Cake
Berry Pie
Hot Apple Pie
Mels Belgian Waffle Sundae
Hot Apple Pie
Mels Belgian Waffle Sundae
With vanilla ice cream and strawberries, whipped cream.
Hot Fudge Sundae
Mels Sundae
Milkshakes
The Penguin Shake
Vegan Oreo Shake
Girl Scout Cookie Shake
Banana Foster Spiked Shake
Caramel Dream Spiked Shake
Rt's Peanut Butter & Fudge
Rt's Peanut Butter & Fudge
Espresso Shake
Gold Coffee Spiked Shake
Gold Coffee Spiked Shake
Milkshake
Lana Del Rey Shake
Banana Foster Spiked Shake
Caramel Dream Spiked Shake
Milkshake
Vegan Oreo Shake
Girl Scout Cookie Shake
Lana Del Rey Shake
Espresso Shake
The Penguin Shake
Retail Store
Beer Glass
Magnet
Metal Sign
Grey Shirt
Mels Green Hat
Beer Glass
Regular Pin
Postcard
Mels T-shirt
Mels Menu
Route 66 Pin
Grey Shirt
Metal Sign
Mels Menu
Magnet
Regular Pin
Postcard
Mels T-shirt
Route 66 Pin
Mels Green Hat
Salad
Chicken Caesar Avo Wrap
Cobb Salad
Sm Santa Monica Salad
Lg Santa Monica Salad
Small Caesar Salad
Santa Fe Salad
Chicken Caesar Avo Wrap
Caeser Salad
Caeser Salad
Sm Santa Monica Salad
Santa Fe Salad
Small Caesar Salad
Lg Santa Monica Salad
Tuna Salad
Very Berry Salad
Tuna Salad
Taco Chicken Salad
Very Berry Salad
Cobb Salad
Taco Chicken Salad
Sandwich
Short Rib Grilled Cheese
Club Sandwich
Haven Sandwhich
Tuna Melt
Meat Loaf Sandwich
Blt Sandwhich
Reuben Sandwhich
Blt Sandwhich
Reuben Sandwhich
French Dip
Turkey Pesto Melt
Meat Loaf Sandwich
Haven Sandwhich
Grilled Cheese
Tuna Melt
Grilled Cheese
French Dip
Turkey Pesto Melt
Club Sandwich
Short Rib Grilled Cheese
Soda
Coke
Sprite
Cherry Sprite
Soda Water
Orange Soda
Soda Water
Root Beer
Cherry Coke
Coke
Root Beer
Sprite
Dr. Pepper
Diet Coke
Cherry Coke
Pibb Xtra
Diet Coke
Cherry Sprite
Orange Soda
Vegan Menu
Vegan Chicken Tenders
Vegan Grilled Cheese
Vegan Milkshake
Veggie Wrap
Vegan & Gluten-free Avocado Toast
Vegan Milkshake
Beer/Wine/Champagne - Hw
Mel's Lager Draft
Firestone 805 Draft
Coors Light
Champagne
Mimosas
Corona
Heineken
Dos Equis Draft
Santa Monica Hazy Ipa Draft
Peroni
