Mel's Drive-In

8585 W Sunset Blvd  - At Sunset Plaza Dr
Los Angeles, CA 90069

310 854-7200
310 854-7200
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Breakfast
*A Mel's Favorite, A Healthy Selection
Juices and Fruits
Fresh Squeezed Orange or Grapefruit Juice 
Pineapple, Tomato or Apple Juice 
Fruit Bowl fresh fruit in season
Sliced Bananas plain or add cottage cheese
Half Grapefruit or Melon in season
Cereal and Homemade Muffins
Homemade Muffins baked fresh daily
Hot or Cold Cereal served with ¼ & ¼
Cream of Wheat served with ¼ & ¼ and raisins. Add bananas.
Mel's Club Breakfast
1. Country Fresh Eggs 2 any style, with our special grilled potatoes, toast, and jelly. Add ham, bacon, or sausage.
2. Diced Ham & Eggs green onions, grilled potatoes, and toast.
3. Short Stack or Waffle with one egg and two slices of bacon or sausage
4. Short Stack with Ham with one egg
5. Short Rib & Scrambled Eggs with hash browns
6. Homemade Corned Beef Hash* with two eggs
7. New York Steak & Eggs with our special grilled potatoes, toast, butter, and jelly
Pancakes, French Toast, and Waffle
8. Old-fashioned Buttermilk Pancakes 
9. Las Vegas Silver Dollar Pancakes 
10. Mel's Thick-slice French Toast house specialty
11. Cinnamon French Toast 
12. Golden Brown Waffle plain or add berries and whipped cream
3-Egg Omelets
Omelets served with Our Special Grilled Potatoes and Choice of White, Wheat, Rye, or Sourdough Toast, Butter, and Jelly. Extra for English Muffins or Bagel.
13. Plain Omelet 
14. Cheese Omelet American cheese. Extra for Natural Swiss, Cheddar, or Monterey Jack.
15. Herb Caen's Favorite ham and cheese
16. Mushroom Omelet fresh, lightly sautéed, with green onions. Add cheese.
17. Vegetarian Omelet* broccoli, mushrooms, zucchini, yellow squash, red and green peppers
18. Denver ham, green peppers, onions, and mushrooms
19. Steven's Favorite ham, avocado, Cheddar cheese, and a little sour cream
20. '57 Ford* fresh tomatoes, green onions, spinach, and sour cream
21. Jimmy's Best fresh sautéed spinach and sour cream
22. Hangover Five Alarm Mel's famous chili with Cheddar cheese
23. Three Cheese Omelet* with Cheddar, Jack, and Swiss cheeses
Side Orders
Bagel plain
    with Cream Cheese
English Muffin 
Toast 
Bacon (4) 
Sausage (4) 
Ham 
Corned Beef Patty 
1/3-lb. Hamburger Patty 
One Egg 
Short Stack 
Grilled Potatoes 
Hash Browns 
Yogurt or Cottage Cheese 
Tomato Slices 
Sour Cream 
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Salads
Santa Fe Salad 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. Add charbroiled chicken breast.
Chef Salad mixed green salad topped with ham, turkey, cheese, and egg slices
Tuna Salad on lettuce with tomato, cucumber, and sliced egg
Chopped Grilled Vegetable Salad* grilled asparagus, zucchini, spring onion, and sweet corn tossed with avocado, tomato and greens in vinaigrette. Add charbroiled chicken breast.
Greek Salad cucumbers, celery, cherry tomatoes, red onion, Greek olives, and feta cheese, marinated in vinaigrette and served over mixed greens
Chicken Salad served on a bed of lettuce with tomato, cucumber & sliced egg and your choice of dressing
Taco Chicken Salad charbroiled breast of chicken on shredded lettuce, grated Cheddar, refried beans, guacamole & sour cream, all in a crisp taco shell
Mel's Turkey Cobb Salad sliced turkey on a bed of lettuce with tomatoes, avocado, bleu cheese, chopped egg, carrots, black olives, and Italian dressing
California Fruit Salad* fresh fruit in season and choice of cottage cheese or yogurt
Mel's Famous Spinach Salad fresh spinach, crisp bacon, mushrooms and crumbled bleu cheese, tossed with our homemade sesame ginger dressing
House Salad tossed green, tomatoes, carrots, cucumbers, and choice of dressing
* A Mel's Favorite, A Healthy Selection
Soup
Served with Saltine Crackers
Grandma's Chicken Soup* with noodles. "The best in town"
Soup of The Day 
Clam Chowder - Friday Only 
Debbie's Homemade Texas Chili served with onions
Side Orders
Chili Fries French fries topped with chili. "You gotta try them!"
Mel's Private Reserve Fries 
Twisty Fries 
Onion Rings 
Wet Fries with gravy
Cheese Fries 
Grilled Potatoes house specialty
Lumpy Mashed Potatoes with gravy
Herman's Potato Salad 
Coleslaw our own recipe
Sautéed Vegetables 
Biscuits and Country Gravy 
Burgers
Mel's choice ground chuck has no additives or preservatives and is delivered fresh daily. When you take a bite of our 1/3 lb.--WATCH OUT FOR THE JUICE! For the hearty appetite, try our 1/2 lb. Add Mel's Private Reserve Fries or Grilled Onions.
The Famous Melburger classic American favorite made as only we know how. Juicy 1/3-lb ground chuck served on a sesame seed bun, crisp lettuce, tomato, Bermuda onion, mayonnaise, and pickle chips. Add cheese.
Sunset Burger 1/2 lb. topped with melted Cheddar cheese and crisp bacon, avocado, lettuce, sliced tomato and red onion on grilled sourdough
Veggie Burger served with sprouts
Avocado Burger all that's in a Melburger with sliced avocado, onion, Jack cheese, and crisp bacon
Mushroom Burger chef's choice. This gourmet burger served with sautéed mushrooms and Jack cheese
Big Mel combination Plate half pounder "proven favorite" served with fries and tossed green salad
Patty Melt a juicy 1/3 lb. hamburger patty with two pieces melted Swiss, grilled onions on grilled rye, "an old favorite"
Chiliburger open-face burger topped with our special recipe chili, grated Cheddar cheese and diced onion
Mel's Supreme Hamburger served with bacon, ham and American cheese
Fish Burger delicious, deep-fried to a golden brown, served with tartar sauce
The Mel's Turkey Burger with lettuce, tomato and pickles (we suggest grilled onions)
Turkey Melt freshly sliced breast of turkey with melted Swiss on grilled rye
Mel's Famous Hot Turkey or Roast Beef Open-faced Sandwich* fresh sliced, served with homemade gravy, Mel's own lumpy mashed potatoes and veggies
Mile-high Meatloaf Sandwich* topped with mashed potatoes, crispy onion rings, & our homemade gravy. Served open faced on extra thick egg bread
Sandwiches
All Our Sandwiches Are served with Choice of Cup of Soup, Herman's Potato Salad, Coleslaw or Mel's Private Reserve French Fries and Pickle Chips. Add Our Twisty Fries or Onion Rings.
Fried Egg Sandwich on white toast with lettuce, mayonnaise and whole black olives
Grilled Cheese combination Jack, Swiss, and Cheddar on sourdough
The Haven's Famous Vegetarian Sandwich* avocado, sprouts, and tomatoes served on 9-grain bread with a fresh fruit cup
B.l.t. "old favorite" on sourdough. Add avocado.
Smoked Ham and Cheese grilled, served on rye
Tuna Melt grilled tuna with Cheddar on rye--"my favorite"
The French Dip* "real winner," lean slices of roast beef on a french baguette. Served au jus with french fries. Try it New Orleans style with mayo, horseradish, and Tabasco.
Mel's 3-deck Club fresh breast of turkey, bacon, lettuce, and tomatoes piled high on toasted sourdough
Steak Sandwich broiled New York steak on french roll
Chicken Salad Sandwich on toasted sourdough with lettuce and tomato. Add bacon.
Tuna Salad Sandwich served with lettuce, tomato, and black olives on sourdough
New Yorker hot peppercorn pastrami with coleslaw on corn rye with 1000 Island dressing
Fresh Turkey Breast piled high on toasted sourdough
Reuben Sandwich* thinly sliced corned beef with sauerkraut, 1000 Island dressing and melted Monterey Jack on grilled rye.
Hot Dogs
San Francisco Hot Dog scooped out sourdough roll, cheese, onion, relish, and pickle
Sour Dog sauerkraut on a broiled beef frank
Rebel Rouser topped with chili, onion, and Cheddar cheese. Add french fries.
Entrees
Half Fried Spring Chicken crispy on the outside, tender and juicy on the inside with coleslaw, fries, roll & honey
Chicken Pot Pie try one. Baked in our own kitchen and served with salad and a roll
All American Meat Loaf* with lumpy mashed potatoes, homemade gravy, vegetables, roll, and butter
Rotisserie Chicken* half chicken, tender and juicy. Served with lumpy mashed potatoes, fresh vegetables, roll, and butter
Homemade Turkey Dinner* served the old-fashioned way with stuffing, homemade gravy, lumpy mashed potatoes, vegetables, roll, and butter
Broiled Pork Chops served with grilled onions, lumpy mashed potatoes, vegetables, roll, and butter
Ground Round Plate grilled, topped with sautéed onions and served with mashed potatoes, vegetables, roll, and butter
Fish and Chips served with coleslaw, tartar sauce, roll, and butter
Broiled Chicken Breast Dinner broiled, marinated in our own secret recipe, served with fresh vegetables, lumpy mashed potatoes, roll, and butter
New York Steak broiled, served with green salad, mashed potatoes, vegetables, roll, and butter
Low-calorie Broiled Chicken Breast* served with sliced tomato and cottage cheese or coleslaw
Fountain Delights
Featuring Mcgoo's Ice Cream...the Thickest Shakes In Town (you Always Get a Little Extra In The Can!)
Low Fat Yogurt Shake* deeeelicious! Vanilla, chocolate, or strawberry
Chocolate, Strawberry, or Vanilla Milk Shakes Thick and old-fashioned
Fresh Banana, Pineapple, Butterscotch, or Coffee Milk Shakes 
Black & White Milk Shake 
Espresso Milk Shake 
Smoothies ask your server for selection
Malts thick, creamy, and rich
Chocolate, Pineapple, or Strawberry Mel's Deluxe Sundae with nuts and whipped cream
Black & White Mel's Deluxe Sundae 
Hot Fudge, Caramel, or Marshmallow Mel's Deluxe Sundae 
Banana Split "it's Been a Long Time"
Root Beer or Coca-cola Floats 
Mel's Special Orange Freeze* 
Ice Cream or Sherbet 
Coca-cola Cherry, Chocolate, Vanilla, Lemon Do you still charge extra for Cherry and Vanilla?
Desserts
We Suggest Ala Mode, of Course. Double Crusted Pies Baked Daily In The Mel's Kitchen-delicious
Hot Apple Pie with Cinnamon Sauce* extra for ala mode or with melted cheese
Berry Pies 
Marge's Cherry Pie 
Homemade Chocolate Fudge Cake 
Banana or Chocolate Cream Pie 
Mel's Own Double Cream Cheesecake 
Pumpkin Pie with whipped cream
Fresh Strawberry Shortcake* in season
Beverages
Espresso 
Cafe Latte 
Cappuccino 
Cafe Mocha 
Iced Cappuccino 
Espresso Milk Shake 
Coffee Mel's special blend
Brewed Decaf 
Tea 
Hot Chocolate with whipped cream
Chocolate Milk 
Milk 
Coca-cola, Diet Coke, Root Beer, or Sprite 
Calistoga 
Fresh Lemonade 
Iced Tea 
Fresh Lemonade/iced Tea Combo 22 oz....a real treat
Iced Coffee with whipped cream
Specials
*A Mel's Favorite, A Healthy Selection
MONDAY BLUE PLATE SPECIALS 
Short Ribs* Best in town. Served with lumpy mashed potatoes, vegetables, roll, and butter
Breast of Chicken Cacciatore A tender breast of chicken saut? in fresh mushrooms, onions, and green peppers, covered in a delicious tomato sauce. Served with spaghetti and garlic bread
Rotisserie Style Chicken Half chicken tender and juicy. Served with lumpy mashed potatoes, fresh vegetables, roll, and butter
TUESDAY BLUE PLATE SPECIALS 
Short Ribs* Best in town. Served with lumpy mashed potatoes, vegetables, roll, and butter
Rotisserie Style Chicken Half chicken tender and juicy. Served with lumpy mashed potatoes, fresh vegetables, roll, and butter
WEDNESDAY BLUE PLATE SPECIALS 
Short Ribs* Best in town. Served with lumpy mashed potatoes, vegetables, roll, and butter
Stuffed Pork Chop Center cut pork chop stuffed with dressing and braised in our home made gravy. Served with lumpy mashed potatoes, fresh vegetables, roll, and butter
Rotisserie Style Chicken Half chicken tender and juicy. Served with lumpy mashed potatoes, fresh vegetables, roll, and butter
THURSDAY BLUE PLATE SPECIALS 
Short Ribs* Best in town. Served with lumpy mashed potatoes, vegetables, roll, and butter
Corned Beef and Cabbage Served with boiled potatoes, carrots, roll, and butter
Rotisserie Style Chicken Half chicken tender and juicy. Served with lumpy mashed potatoes, fresh vegetables, roll, and butter
FRIDAY BLUE PLATE SPECIALS 
Short Ribs* Best in town. Served with lumpy mashed potatoes, vegetables, roll, and butter
Sauteed Catfish Great Lakes Catfish saut? in lemon butter. Served with french fries, coleslaw, baked beans, roll, and butter
Baby Back RibsSlowly roasted and braised with our famous BBQ sauce. Served with french fries, coleslaw, baked beans, roll, and butter
Rotisserie Style Chicken Half chicken tender and juicy. Served with lumpy mashed potatoes, fresh vegetables, roll, and butter
SATURDAY BLUE PLATE SPECIALS 
Short Ribs* Best in town. Served with lumpy mashed potatoes, vegetables, roll, and butter
Red Beans and Rice New Orleans style Red beans and rice embellished with sausages and smoked meats. Served with garden fresh salad
Rotisserie Style Chicken Half chicken tender and juicy. Served with lumpy mashed potatoes, fresh vegetables, roll, and butter
SUNDAY BLUE PLATE SPECIALS 
Short Ribs* Best in town. Served with lumpy mashed potatoes, vegetables, roll, and butter
Mel's Own Yankee Pot Roast Tender slices of beef smothered in a delicious gravy. Served with boiled potatoes, carrots, roll, and butter
Rotisserie Style Chicken Half chicken tender and juicy. Served with lumpy mashed potatoes, fresh vegetables, roll, and butter
Kids' Menu
Kids' Meal
Only These Kids' Meals Are served In a Mel's Car. Take It Home. Includes You Choice of Drink: Coke, Root Beer, Sprite, Diet Coke, Milk
Mel's Burger and Fries 
Grilled Cheese and Fries 
Hot Dog and Fries 
Boo's Fish and Chips 
Fried Chicken and Fries 
Chicken Nuggets In a Car with Fries and Barbecue Sauce
Breakfast
Two Eggs and Toast or grilled potatoes. Add bacon or sausage.
French Toast 
Cinnamon French Toast add bacon or sausage
Pancakes 
Hot or Cold Cereal (colton's Breakfast) served with milk
Lunch
Hamburger 1/4 lb. served with lettuce and tomato
Sarah's Grilled Cheese 
"ry-dog" plain hot dog
Peanut Butter and Jelly add fries
Cheese Quesadilla with Guacamole
Dinner
Meat Loaf Dinner served with mashed potatoes and vegetable
Spaghetti and Meat Sauce or Marinara soft roll and butter. Samantha's favorite.
Fountain Treats
Soft Drinks Coca Cola, Root Beer, Orange Soda, Sprite, Diet Coke, and Cherry Coke
Milk Shakes* Lynn's favorite. Chocolate, Strawberry, Vanilla, Butterscotch, Pineapple, and Oreo
Ice Cream One Scoop of Chocolate, Strawberry, Vanilla Ice Cream or Orange Sherbert
Sundaes Debbie's favorite. One scoop of your favorite Ice Cream with your choice of topping. Chocolate, Strawberry, Butterscotch, or Pineapple with whipped cream and a cherry
Juices
Grapefruit, Pineapple, Tomato 
Fresh Squeezed Orange Juice 
Milk 
Chasen's Chocolate Milk 
Hot Chocolate 
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