The Low Down
EDITORS TIPS
Worth the Wait: Breakfast is tasty, but be prepared to wait for it, especially on Sundays. Come early or bring the paper to pass the time.
For the Dogs: Health codes ban dogs from dining indoors, but Mel's offers patio dining, where you are welcome to dine with your canine companion.
Parking: Free parking for one hour, with restaurant validation, is available in the large adjacent lot.
Know Before You Go: Checks are paid up front instead of directly to the server.
Worth the Wait: Breakfast is tasty, but be prepared to wait for it, especially on Sundays. Come early or bring the paper to pass the time.
For the Dogs: Health codes ban dogs from dining indoors, but Mel's offers patio dining, where you are welcome to dine with your canine companion.
Rants, Raves & Reviews
Made famous by "American Graffiti," this '50s-inspired diner is the quintessential Hollywood combination of faux reality and nostalgia.
by Contributor at Citysearch
The Scene
No, it's not the original--that was in San Francisco and was demolished shortly after filming--but the decor holds enough retro-chic for even a die-hard Gen-X'er. Blow-up movie stills paper the walls and tabletopâ¦
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By Kick'em Jenny at Foursquare
Shortrib slider is good but need extra gravey on side Read More
By Matthew D. at Foursquare
Sliders are juicy and tasty Read More
By Lyda C. at Foursquare
Cherry Coke. Read More
By @tdavidson at Foursquare
Orange sherbert freeze. Of course. Read More
By Emerald T. at Foursquare
ok so this place isn't amazing. its a diner, its always open and the foods legit at the price Read More