Mels' BBQ
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Breakfast
Avocado Toast
Fresh avocado spread on multi-grain toast with three poached organic eggs, sea salt, and red pepper flakes or Jr. order with only one egg.
Nutella French Toast
Our classic favorite French toast with fresh strawberries, bananas and Nutella drizzled on top.
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.
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.
Denver Omelette
Ham, Swiss, green peppers, onions and mushrooms.
4 Pc. Fried Chicken 'n' Waffle
With cheddar, bacon, green onions and maple syrup.
Rise & Shine Sandwich
A breakfast classic! 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.
Veggie Omelette
Broccoli, mushrooms, zucchini, yellow squash, red and green bell peppers.
Ham & Cheese Omelet
The original.
Short Stack Or Waffle
Gluten-free possible. With one free-range egg & choice of bacon, ham or sausage.
Steven's Favorite Omelette
Ham, avocado, cheddar cheese & a little sour cream on top.
The Elvis Scramble
Molinari chorizo, green chili peppers, and Monterey jack cheese, scrambled with three large free range farm fresh eggs.
Sunrise Breakfast
Two local organic eggs sunny side up over premium angus ground beef patties & grilled potato rounds served with fresh fruit.
Mel's Thick Slice French Toast
House specialty, add cinnamon. Add berries and banana for an additional charge.
Old Fashioned Buttermilk Pancakes
In house made pancakes served the old fashioned way. Add berries & banana for an additional charge.
Hangover Omelette
Mel's famous chili with cheddar cheese.
Biscuits & Homemade Country Gravy
Our delicious buttermilk biscuits smothered in our in-house gravy. Add two eggs for an additional charge.
Homemade Corned Beef Hash & 2 Eggs
Served with grilled potatoes or fresh hash browns.
Mushroom Omelette
White mushrooms, Swiss, and fresh green onion.
Mel's Huevos Rancheros
Mel's homemade ranchero sauce topped with 2 eggs, corn tortillas, cotija cheese, black beans and fresh avocado served with potatoes or fresh fruit. Add chicken or steak for an additional charge.
Diced Ham & Free-range Eggs
Green onions, grilled potatoes.
Thick French Toast Combo
With one free-range egg & choice of bacon, turkey sausage or sausage.
Golden Brown Waffle
Add berries and whipped cream for an additional charge.
Fruit Salad
Fresh fruit in season with a side of Greek yogurt and honey.
The Lumber Jack 1/2 Lb. Ham Steak & Eggs
3 country fresh eggs, 2 pancakes & grilled potatoes.
New York Steak & Eggs
Our New York steak served with grilled potatoes, 3 eggs your way, and toast.
Sirloin Steak & Eggs
Gluten-free possible. 3 free-range eggs, any style with our special grilled potatoes.
Yuppie Joe's Scramble
Gluten-free possible. Ground turkey, spinach, mushrooms, parmesan cheese & onions scrambled with two large free-range eggs.
Homemade Low-calorie Turkey Hash & 2 Eggs
Served with fruit, grilled potatoes or hash browns.
Sandwiches
Mel's 3-deck Club
Breast of turkey, bacon, lettuce & tomato piled on toasted sourdough.
B.l.t.
Gluten-free possible. "Old favorite" on sourdough. With avocado for an additional charge.
Chicken Pesto Melt
Fresh sliced chicken breast on grilled sourdough with melted mozzarella, roasted red peppers and our homemade pesto. Served with a choice of fries or salad.
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.
Short Rib Grilled Cheese
Braised short ribs, jack, Swiss, American & cheddar on grilled sourdough.
Reuben Sandwich
Thinly sliced corned beef, fresh raw sauerkraut, 1,000 island dressing & melted Monterey jack on grilled double rye.
Meatloaf Sandwich
With mayo, lettuce & tomato on toasted sourdough. Comes with ketchup.
Albacore Tuna Salad Sandwich
Served with fresh tomatoes, lettuce and sourdough.
Spicy Creole Chicken Sandwich
Spicy fried chicken served with homemade coleslaw. Our house honey mustard dressing and pickles served on potato roll. Non-spicy available.
Turkey 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.
In-house Sliced Turkey Breast Sandwich
Piled high on toasted 9 grain with avocado, lettuce, tomato, and mayo.
Mel's Thin Sliced French Dip
"Real winner" thin sliced of in house roast beef, melted Swiss cheese, garlic butter served on our talera roll served with our slow cooked au jus and American fries.
The Haven's Famous Vegetarian Sandwich
Vegetarian. Avocado, sprouts, hummus & tomatoes served on 9-grain bread with a fresh fruit cup.
Albacore Tuna Melt
Gluten-free possible. "My favorite" grilled albacore tuna salad with cheddar cheese on double rye.
Grilled Cheese Combination
Gluten-free possible. American, jack, Swiss & cheddar on sourdough. Add basil-tomato soup for an additional charge.
Milkshakes - Fountain
Thick Old-fashioned
Chocolate, strawberry or vanilla. Oreo, fresh banana, pineapple, Butterfinger, butterscotch or coffee.
Lana Del Rey Shake
Our classic chocolate shake blended with Oreo crumbles. A perfect match! Make it vegan for an additional charge!
Mel's Belgian Waffle Sundae
With vanilla ice cream and strawberries, whipped cream.
Root Beer Or Coca Cola Floats
Espresso
Milk shake.
Mel's Deluxe Sundaes
Chocolate, pineapple or strawberry. - black & white - marshmallow & chocolate, - hot fudge, caramel for an additional charge.
Banana Split
"It's been a long time".
Vegan Cookies & Cream
Vegetarian. Plant-based & dairy-free eclipse ice cream, chocolate chip blended as a new Mel's classic!
The Penguin
Our classic milkshake blended with marshmallow & chocolate syrup "our tribute to the penguin diner".
Burgers & Hotdogs
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, with cheese with crisp lettuce, tomato, onion, mayonnaise & pickles - without fries. With American fries & 1/2-lb. for an additional charge.
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.
Mel's Patty Melt
Winner L.A. times - "Best patty melt" A juicy 1/3lb premium angus beef hamburger patty, melted swiss, grilled onions, 1000 island on grilled double rye.
Mel's All-american Smash Burger
Double cheeseburger hand formed premium angus beef 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!
The Impossible Burger
Gluten-free possible. Vegetarian. Plant based vegan burger patty with tomato. onions, sprouts, and pickles on a whole wheat bun.
Mushroom Burger
Chef's choice. Topped with sautéed mushrooms and jack cheese.
Black Bean Veggie Burger
Gluten-free possible. Vegetarian. Served with tomato, onions, sprouts & pickles on a whole wheat bun.
Avocado Burger
Sliced avocado, onions, jack cheese & crisp bacon.
San Francisco Dog
All beef hot dog with cheese, onions, relish.
Chili Dog
Topped with Debbie's homemade Texas chili, cheese & onions.
Sunset Burger
Gluten-free possible. 1/2-lb. premium angus beef topped with melted cheddar cheese, crisp bacon, avocado, lettuce, sliced tomato & red onion on grilled sourdough.
Hollywood Burger
New! Two premium angus ground beef patties smashed with grilled onions, American cheese, tomato, our secret sauce on a soft potato bun! Yum!
Dinner
Homemade Turkey Dinner
Served the old-fashioned way with stuffing, homemade gravy, lumpy mashed potatoes, fresh vegetables, roll & butter.
All American Meatloaf
Individually baked premium angus beef meatloaf with a ketchup glaze. Served with lumpy mashed potatoes & gravy, fresh vegetables, roll & butter.
Slow Braised Short Rib Dinner
Served with home style creamy mash potatoes, fresh sautéed vegetables, & demi-glace (Mel's specialty).
Mel's Southern Fried Chicken
Fried crispy on the outside, tender and juicy on the inside, with coleslaw, fries, roll & honey.
New York Steak (10 Oz.)
Gluten-free possible. Broiled, with green salad, lumpy mashed potatoes, fresh vegetables & roll.
Chicken Breast Dinner
Gluten-free possible. Chicken breast seasoned with garlic and fresh herbs, served with lumpy mashed potatoes & gravy, veggies, roll & butter.
Grilled Fresh Atlantic Salmon
Gluten-free possible. Served with grilled asparagus & rice pilaf, roll & butter.
Appetizers
Mozzarella Sticks
Served with marinara sauce.
Chicken Tenders
Served with BBQ sauce. With fries for an additional charge.
Short Rib Nachos
Homemade tortilla chips topped with braised short ribs, beans, cheddar cheese, jalapeños, sour cream, salsa & guacamole.
Buffalo Wings
Red hot.
Bacon Ranch Cheese Fries
Crispy melt fries topped with chopped bacon and plenty of melted cheese, topped off with our homemade buttermilk ranch!
Debbie's Chili Fries
American fries topped with chili. "You got to try them!"
Garlic Parmesan Fries
Fresh garlic, parmesan and parsley with our famous fries!
Loaded Short Rib Fries
Topped with our famous braised short rib, grilled onions, brown gravy and our horseradish aioli! Yum!
Soup
Debbie's Homemade Texas Chili
Served with onions and grated cheese "Mel's family recipe".
Grandma's Chicken Soup
With noodles. "The best chicken soup in town".
Desserts
Marge's Cherry Pie
Hot Apple Pie
Ala mode for an additional charge.
Homemade Berry Pie
Double Cream Cheesecake
With strawberry topping.
Fresh Strawberry Shortcake
In season.
Open-faced Cookie Sandwich
Homemade chocolate chip cookie, topped with vanilla ice cream, drizzle of chocolate syrup, chocolate chips and whipped cream.
Pumpkin Pie
With whipped cream.
Homemade Chocolate Fudge Cake
Sides
Mel's Onion Rings & Fries Combo
Vegan.
Macaroni & Cheese
Vegetarian.
Onion Rings
Vegan.
Twisty Fries
Gluten-free. Vegan.
Mel's American Fries
Gluten-free. Vegan.
Sweet Potato Fries
Gluten-free. Vegan.
Sautéed Fresh Vegetables
Gluten-free. Vegetarian.
Coleslaw - Our Own Recipe
Gluten-free. Vegetarian.
1/2 Sweet 1/2 American Fries
Gluten-free. Vegan.
Lumpy Mashed Potatoes
Gluten-free possible. With gravy.
Herman's Potato Salad
Gluten-free. Vegetarian.
Oatmeal & Granola
Steel Cut Oatmeal
Served with milk and raisins. With banana for an additional charge.
Organic Granola And Low Fat Greek Yogurt Or Milk
Served with fresh fruit.
Juices, Smoothies & Shots
Weiss Watermelon Juice
Watermelon, apple, mint, lime.
Pink Panther Smoothie
Dragon fruit, mango, strawberry, banana, coconut water.
Roots Juice
Spinach, kale, celery, apple, beet, carrot, lemon, ginger.
Turn Up The Beet Juice
Beet, strawberry, apple, ginger.
#nofilter Juice
Orange, strawberries, carrots.
Sunrise Smoothie
Orange juice, banana, strawberries.
Açaí Smoothie
Açaí, blueberries, strawberries, banana, apple juice, and almond milk.
Ginger/lemon Shot
Wellness Shot
Ginger, lemon. Apple cider, cayenne.
Popeye Power Juice
Spinach, kale, parsley, celery, apple, lemon.
Hangover Helper Juice
Orange, apple, turmeric, ginger, lemon.
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.
Santa Monica House Salad
Gluten-free. Vegetarian. Tossed greens, tomatoes, carrots, cucumbers & dressing, with avocado for an additional charge.
Cobb Salad
Chopped turkey breast on a bed of lettuce with tomatoes, avocado, bleu cheese, chopped egg, bacon, black olives and Italian dressing.
Albacore Tuna Salad
On lettuce with tomato, cucumber & sliced egg.
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 & blueberries topped with feta cheese & candied walnuts served with honey-balsamic vinaigrette.
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 dressing.
Sliders - "The Best In Town!"
Goat Cheese And Turkey Slider (each)
Ground turkey topped with goat cheese, arugula and caramelized onions served on a brioche bun with Mel's sauce.
Short Rib Slider (each)
Braised short rib served on a brioche bun, pickles and horseradish aioli.
Angus Beef Slider (each)
Served on a brioche bun, with Mel's special sauce & pickle "absolutely delicious" caramelized onions by request. Add bleu cheese for an additional charge.
Go For The Trio!
Beverages
Fresh Orange Juice
Soda
(Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite, Dr. Pepper, Root Beer).
Iced Tea
W/ whipped cream.
Evian/panna
San Pellegrino
Tea
Hot Chocolate With Whipped Cream
Fresh Lemonade - Arnold Palmer Fresh Lemonade
Iced Tea Combo
A real treat.
Arnold Schwarzenegger's All-Star Menu
High Protein Breakfast
Scrambled egg whites, grilled chicken breast topped with sautéed mushrooms, asparagus spears & tomato slices.
Arnold's Proteinator Shake
Ladder chocolate plant-based protein, banana, almond milk, flax oil, organic peanut butter, glutamine.
Impossible Burrito
Impossible "meat", avocado, pico de gallo, black beans, hash browns, vegan cheese topped with red and green salsa. Served with your choice of fruit or potato. *Sub to sirloin steak and/or cheddar cheese.
Route 66
R-66 Burger
Shoestring fried onions piled high on our premium angus ground beef, sharp cheddar cheese, fresh lettuce, tomato, homemade Mel's 1000 island. Served on a soft brioche bun with American fries. - - -Get your kicks on route 66!
Coffee
Coffee - Mel's Blend
Soy, Almond Or Reg. Milk
Espresso
Café Latte
Iced Cappuccino
Brewed Decaf
Iced Coffee
Cappuccino
Café Mocha
Breakfast Sides
Hash Browns
Bacon, Sausage Or Ham
Turkey Sausage
Corned Beef Patty
Grilled Potatoes
Tomato Slices
1/3 Lb. Hamburger Patty
Toast
Bagel
With cream cheese for an additional charge.
English Muffin
Nf Greek Yogurt Or Cottage Cheese
1/2 Lb. Hamburger Patty
One Egg
Short Stack
Popular. two pancakes with syrup and butter.