Mel's Drive-In
San Francisco, CA 94109-6934
Phone: (415) 292-6358
- Price:
- $
- Cross Street:
- Geary Street
- Hours:
- Sun-Thu 6am-3am, Fri-Sat 6am-4am
Editorial Review for Mel's Drive-In – by Citysearch Editors
In Short
Modeled after the original Mel's featured in "American Graffiti," this vintage '50s coffee shop is decorated with old-time movie stills and tabletop jukeboxes that pulse with yesteryear's greatest hits. The menu offers classic diner eats, from standard burger options to all-day breakfasts, featuring the Hangover Five Alarm Three-Egg Omelette with cheddar and chili, and the Elvis Scramble with chorizo, peppers and Monterey Jack.
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Insider Tips
When to GoMel's late-night hours makes it a perfect spot for after-party eats.
The ExtrasSeveral entrees on the kids' menu come served in a cardboard vintage car.
User Reviews for Mel's Drive-In
02/20/2007 Posted by mourgos
I was early at the AMC Theater so I thought I'd grab a hamburger. A bit pricy, but the burger was perfect to order. A side of mayo, and bottles of ketchup and mustard in old-style bottles. The Big Bopper was singing Chantilly Lace as I chowed down. Rough cut fries, yummy. The service could have been a bit more on the ball, but otherwise, a great place to plop down and eat like your grandma did!
Pros: Cook fast and delicious.
Cons: Service was attentive, but average. No parking on Van Ness!
07/18/2006 Posted by sfgfan10
With not only great burgers, but a large variety of other foods, this is one of the best burger places around.
Pros: Large Menu, Great Food
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