Mels Drive-In

8585 Sunset Blvd, West Hollywood
(310) 854-7201

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French Toast Combo with One Free-Range Egg & Choice of Bacon Turkey Sausage or Sausage
Short Rib Grilled Cheese Sandwich
Old Fashioned Buttermilk Pancakes
Mels Onion Rings and Fries Combo
Mels Famous Hot Turkey Sandwich
Mels All-American Smash Burger
Grandma’S Chicken Soup
Butterscotch Milk Shake
Impossible Patty Melt
Nutella French Toast

Menu

Utensils? Condiments?
Ketchup Packets
Utensils
Mustard Packets
Mayonaise Packets
TO-GO BAG
Salt & Pepper Packets

BEVERAGES
Arnold Palmer
*Milk Shake
Lemonade
Diet Coke
Coffee
Coca Cola
Fresh Squeezed Orange Juice Large
Sprite
Apple Juice Organic Small
Iced Coffee
Apple Juice Organic Large
Iced Tea
Root Beer
Dr Pepper
Cranberry Juice Large
Fresh Squeezed Orange Juice Small
Espresso
Cafe Latte
Iced Cappuccino
Hot Chocolate
Coffee (Decaf)
Large Evian
Small Evian
Large Pellegrino
Small Pellegrino
Milk Large

Juices and Shots
Hangover Helper juice
Orange, apple, turmeric, ginger and lemon.
Popeye Power Juice
Spinach, kale, parsley, celery, apple and lemon.
Weiss Watermelon
Watermelon, apple, mint, lime
Ginger Shot
Roots
#Nofilter Juice
Orange, strawberry and carrots.

Arnold Schwarzenegger's All-Star Menu
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
*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.

BREAKFAST
Side Hash Browns
Side Bacon
*Buttermilk Pancakes
*Country Fresh Eggs
2 ANY STYLE, WITH OUR SPECIAL GRILLED POTATOES
*Belgian Waffle
*Yuppie Joe's Scramble
A breakfast classic! Scrambled free-range eggs, bacon and American cheese on grilled sourdough. Served with your choice of potatoes or fruit.
*French Toast Combo
Side One Egg
*Fruit Salad
Side Turkey Sausage
*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.
*Mushroom Omelette
White mushrooms, swiss and fresh green onion.
*Short Stack Combo
Short stack of pancakes with one egg and choice of bacon, sausage, ham or turkey sausage
*Waffle Combo
Waffle with one egg and choice of meat, bacon, sausage, ham or turkey sausage
*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
Side Sausage
*Huevos Rancheros
*Steven Omelette
with ham, avocado, cheddar topped with sour cream & hash browns
*NY Steak and Eggs
Our New York steak served with grilled potatoes, 3 eggs your way and your choice of toast.
*Thick-Sliced French Toast
*Nutella French Toast
*Rise and Shine Sandwich
A breakfast classic! Scrambled free-range eggs, bacon and American cheese on grilled sourdough. Served with your choice of potatoes or fruit.
*Chicken & Waffle
*The Lumber Jack
1/2 lb. ham steak with 3 country fresh eggs, 2 pancakes and grilled potatoes.
*Ham and Cheese Omelette
Side Greek Yogurt
Side Grilled Potatoes
*Diced Ham and Eggs
Diced ham scrambled with eggs, potatoes and choice of bread toasted
*6oz Steak & Eggs
Side Bagel w/ Cream Cheese
*Organic Granola with Fruit
Choice of Milk or Yougurt
*Denver Omelette
*The Elvis Scrambled
Molinari chorizo, roasted poblano peppers, jack cheese, scrambled with eggs & hash browns.
Side Corned Beef Patty
Side Ham

BURGERS AND SANDWICHES
**Grilled Cheese Combination
*Tuna Melt
On Grilled Rye with cheddar cheese and fries.
*Famous Mel Burger 1/3lb
*Mels 3 Deck Club Sandwich
Fresh roasted turkey, bacon, lettuce tomato, on toasted sourdough. Served with fries
*BLT Sandwich
Bacon Lettuce and Tomato on toasted sourdough with mayonnaise and fries
*Sunset Burger
1/2 lb. patty topped with melted cheddar cheese, crisp bacon, avocado, lettuce, sliced tomato and red onion on grilled sourdough.
*Short Rib Grilled Cheese
Braised short ribs, jack, Swiss and cheddar on grilled sourdough.
*Famous Mel Burger 1/2lb
*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.
*Pesto Melt Sandwich
FRESH SLICED TURKEY BREAST ON GRILLED SOURDOUGH WITH MELTED CHEESE, ROASTED RED PEPPERS AND OUR HOMEMADE PESTO.
*Patty Melt
Grass fed ground beef patty on grilled rye with Swiss cheese, grilled onions & Russian dressing. Served with fries.
*Chicken Breast Sandwich
Boneless, skinless tender breast of chicken marinated with spices, lettuce, tomato, mayo, red onion and sliced avocado on toasted sourdough or hamburger bun.
*Impossible Burger
*Reuben Sandwich
Sliced Corned Beef with sauerkraut, 1000 Island dressing on grilled rye with melted jack cheese and fries
*Gourmet Turkey Burger
*Route 66 Burger
Shoestring fried onions piled high on our grass-fed beef, sharp cheddar cheese, fresh butter lettuce, beefsteak tomato, homemade Mel's 1000 island. Served on a soft brioche bun with american fries.
*Albacore Tuna Sandwich
served with fresh tomatoes, lettuce and sourdough
*Black Bean Veggie Burger
*Turkey Breast Sandwich
Sliced Freshly Roasted Turkey Breast on sourdough toasted with lettuce, tomato and mayonnaise with fries
*Meatloaf Sandwich
WITH MAYO, LETTUCE & TOMATO ON TOASTED SOURDOUGH, YOU ADD THE KETCHUP
*Avocado Burger 1/3lb
Sliced avocado, onions, jack cheese and crisp bacon.
*Avocado Burger 1/2lb
Sliced avocado, onions, jack cheese and crisp bacon.

APPETIZERS
*Chicken Tenders
Served with BBQ sauce.
Mozzarella Sticks
Served with marinara sauce.
Side Mac & Cheese
*Buffalo Wings
Side Fries
Side Onion Rings
Side Coleslaw
*Short Ribs Nachos
Homemade tortilla chips topped with braised short ribs, beans, Cheddar cheese, jalapenos, sour cream, salsa and guacamole.
Side Onion Rings & Fries Combo
Side Mashed Potatoes
Loaded Short Ribs Fries
Side Twisty Fries
Side Sweet Potato Fries
Side Potato Salad
*Chili Fries
American fries topped with chili. You gotta try them.
Garlic Fries
Bacon Ranch Fries

SOUP AND SALADS
*Caesar Salad
Grandma's Chicken Soup Bowl
with noodles – "Best in Town"
Chili Bowl
Served with onions and grated cheese. "mels family recipe".
Grandma's Chicken Soup Cup
with noodles – "Best in Town"
Tomato Basil Soup Cup
Tomato Basil Soup
Tomato Basil Soup Bowl
Tomato Basil Soup
*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.
Chili Cup
Served with onions and grated cheese. "mels family recipe".
*Santa Monica House Salad Small
TOSSED GREENS, TOMATOES, CARROTS, CUCUMBERS & CHOICE OF DRESSING
*Santa Monica House Salad Large
TOSSED GREENS, TOMATOES, CARROTS, CUCUMBERS & CHOICE OF DRESSING
Very Berry Salad
FRESH SPINACH, STRAWBERRIES & BLUEBERRIES TOPPED WITH FETA CHEESE & CANDIED WALNUTS SERVED WITH HONEY-BALSAMIC VINAIGRETTE
*Cobb Salad
CHOPPED TURKEY BREAST ON A BED OF LETTUCE WITH TOMATOES, AVOCADO, BLEU CHEESE, CHOPPED EGG, BACON, BLACK OLIVES AND ITALIAN DRESSING
Watermelon Beet Salad

ENTREES
*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
*Turkey Dinner
Served the old-fashioned way with stuffing, homemade gravy, lumpy mashed potatoes, fresh vegetables, roll and butter.
*New York Steak Dinner
Served with green salad, mashed potatoes and fresh vegetables
*Short Rib Dinner
Served with home style creamy mash potatoes, fresh sauteed vegetables and demi-glace mels specialty.
*Atlantic Fresh Salmon
Served with grilled asparagus and rice pilaf, roll and butter.
*Southern Fried Chicken
½ fried crispy on the outside, tender and juicy on the inside with fries and coleslaw

DESSERTS
*Milk Shake
*Chocolate Fudge Cake
*Apple Pie
*Pumpkin Pie
Berry Pie
SPECIAL
Double Cream Cheesecake
SPECIAL
Marge's Cherry Pie

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Recent Reviews

On our first night in LA we stopped here for dinner and what a cool venue for dinner! Our server was lovely and the food was delicious - they have little juke boxes on each booth where you can select music to play from your table!
February 2026
Quick note, the hours on their website are not accurate. I came into the restaurant and was greeted by an aggressive waitress who stated they close at 10pm and she was no longer seating people. (website states 11pm). She told me that was only on the weekend, which is not true, website did not indicate any days. I got to the restaurant at 9:30pm. She told me I could not be seated and that I had to place a to go order and the last orders are taken at 9:45pm. This did not make any...
February 2026
So, this place is pretty amazing considering its a historic landmark (or definitely **should be** on the registry there). Its been in tonnes of movies incl. American Graffiti. But on its own, great menu, Diet Cokes are deliciously crisp and in a 20oz cup (heck yeah!) The Patty Melt is goated (i remember them back in High School and hanging out with my friends at this and the Hollywood location -- i think the other is open later if memory serves). The second time in two days, i...
February 2026

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Mels Drive-In

8585 Sunset Blvd, West Hollywood, CA 90069
(310) 854-7201