Mel's Drive-In

818 reviews

+1 (415) 921-2867

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2165 Lombard St

San Francisco, CA 94123

+1 (415) 921-2867

https://melsdrive-in.com

History

In 1947, Mel Weiss and Harold Dobbs opened the first drive-in restaurant in San Francisco, Mels drive-in. At the time, the drive-in restaurant concept was just beginning in America, and the agreeable weather of California was ideal for year round carhop service. The original location of Mels drive-in was 140 South Van Ness Avenue. It consisted of ample grounds, attractively landscaped with the capacity for 110 cars, and a two-story rectangular building. Anyone who has seen the 1973 film

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Reviews

3.5818 reviews

Jennifer O.

11/8/2024

I love this small Mel's Diner, all booth seating and large blow up black & white photos on the wall of George Lucas directing "American Graffiti" where Mel's is prominently featured. If you're in...

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Em K.

7/7/2024

Came for a late night bite and was not disappointed. Ordered the Mel's burger with fries (6.5/10), short-stack combo with scrambled eggs and cheese and bacon (8.5/10); the eggs were cooked...

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Harlee S.

6/28/2024

It was such a pleasure having breakfast at Mel's Drive-In. The old diner and jukebox vibe was just what I needed. And just like the good all days (if I was alive), you can put a quarter in and...

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Veronica G.

11/3/2024

We happened upon this location heading to the Golden Gate Bridge. I was excited because I saw people standing outside. We were greeted immediately - which was nice but it went downhill from there....

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Eric B.

8/29/2024

I'm born and raised in the city and this is my first time at Mel's. My first impression is that it gives me a cool and old school vibe. The restaurant was not very busy at all and the server sat...

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