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Mel's Drive-In
Diner, Ice Cream Parlor, and Burger Joint$$$$
Lone Mountain, San Francisco
"Sunset burger and a black-and-white shake."(2 Tips)
"Oreo milkshake was delicious and it was made quickly!"(11 Tips)
"Sweet potato fries are a must!"(5 Tips)
"Malts are awesome!"(4 Tips)
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One of the few old-fashioned American diners in San Francisco. Serves good diner food at the San Francisco prices
M Lenoir BAugust 5, 2013Wow! They now have a fresh raw juice bar. $5.50 for 16 ozs! Many fruits and veg to choose from. Pick your own, mix and match. Yum.
Fernando Freitas AlvesOctober 7, 2014Try the butterscotch milk shake and the famous Mels burger with potato chips and American cheese, it's very good :-)
Bennett W WongJune 22, 2015Good service, friendly staff, clean facility and nice spot in the area for brunch.
Mark HowardSeptember 5, 2012Supreme burger, substitute swiss cheese for the American and get the curly fries with chili, cheese and grilled onions.. so good!
Barry JennerMarch 30, 2017That pancakes were amazing; so light and sooo good. Breakfast was great value for money.
Kian LaviMay 16, 2017People love hating on Mel's, but you come here for nostalgia as much as you come for really greasy diner food
MAAAN THAT OTHER DUDE LYIN THE TUNA MELT IS NOT ACTUALLY GREAT IT TASTES LIKE WHAT PEPPER TASTES LIKE- J JohnMay 12, 2019Their kitchen smells, and it stinks up most of the counter area when they walk in and out of there
Smoochella ScrumptiousNovember 22, 2013The tap water taste better than my mac and cheese. :( Mac and cheese taste like dirty table water. :( so sad. Quinoa and kale salad just needs a bit of lemon and its good- Eric MarJanuary 24, 2012My faves are the Orange Freeze, hot fudge sundaes and hot apple pie ala mode
Darcy WaterhouseFebruary 2, 2013The original Mel's and also the one that was featured in American Graffiti
There's outdoor seating but the servers are likely to forget you're out there. Service is hit or miss. Good as late night dining after drinking.
Salvador TovarDecember 26, 2012Out of helium. Go down the street to Sparky's Balloons on 12 Clement st. for your balloon needs.
Yousef A.August 27, 2015Poor service, we waited more than 30 minute for the food. But the food was great tho
Service here is terrible, but then again, it's Mel's. So I guess you should lower the bar automatically.
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- Mon–Thu, Sun
- 6:00 AM–1:00 AM
- Fri–Sat
- 6:00 AM–3:00 AM
(415) 387-2255
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Yes (incl. American Express)
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Yes
Outdoor Seating
No
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Yes
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Patrick Finley (@pjfinley) - 7.2
"Great neighborhood spot. Grab a pastry and coffee to go or get there early for a great meal. The coffee is good!"
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