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Mel's Drive-In

3.4 (834 reviews)
Open • 6:00 am - 11:00 pm

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Moderate noise
Casual
Good for groups
Good for kids

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Sunset burger 10/10
Marlisa S.

The service here is unfortunately way better than the food itself LOL. our server was super nice and attentive, never left waiting for too long. However, the food although good isn't the quality it should be for the price. I do love the aesthetic of this place and I know it has been around for a long time, but I think that alone shouldn't justify it being super costly. Over $50 for two people for some burgers and fries is crazy, didn't even get drinks either just water. Disappointing.

Fries and shakes
Damaris R.

Milkshakes are a must here! So delicious!!! The vibe here is great the workers are so friendly!

Shushanik P.

Wow! I didn't know that Mel's Drive -In has been around since 1947 and still going strong! Way before my time. I have been to Mel's few times over the years, but not in a very long time. Maybe like 5 years or so? I happened to be in the area yesterday & around 4:30pm went in to give them another try. Boy was I NOT disappointed! It seemed like it even got better than what I have remembered. In every way. I was welcomed by few of their employees and was told to take a seat anywhere in the diner. Was greeted by Carmen, the host, and my server Sara. The minute she approached me, she sounded a bit LOUD! Talking over me, and a little condescending which I didn't like. I told her to calm down so I can place my order. After that, everything was good. I think she meant well, it was just her way of being. She gave me great service with everything that I have asked for. There were few hiccups, but we worked it out by accommodating their potatoes that they ran out with either cottage cheese, fruit or slices of tomato. I subbed the potato with fruit. Food was just exceptionally FRESH, DELICIOUS & EXCELLENT!!! I ordered their Veggie Omelette with fruit, also got their Charbroiled Chicken Breast sandwich with Swiss Cheese, light mayo, avocado, tomato, & colorful Bell Peppers. Both my Veggie omelet-which came with mushrooms, lots of different kinds of veggies, added cheese, and was fully loaded with fresh ingredients. They didn't SKIMP OUT!! Affordable prices for great portions. Ample parking, restaurant was clean, 2 restrooms, don't know if they were clean or not, since I didn't use it. Gave me the 50's, 60's vibe that was so great; and I quite enjoyed it. Lovely music was playing from different era's in time. I will definitely visit Mel's again VERY SOON! Thank you staff at Mel's Drive In!:-)) Overall a great dining experience.

Meatloaf dinner and potato salad
Udo M.

Another great dinner at Mel's Drive-In with my spouse. This time Juan was our waiter and he was extremely nice and did a great job. My spouse had a vegan cheeseburger with curly fries and I tried for the first time their meatloaf with mashed potatoes and veggies and the good gravy they have with it and of course an extra potato salad of theirs. I must say, that meatloaf is fantastic. I loved it. Now, the only thing I must mention now is. I am aware that costs are going up everywhere. Nevertheless, $5.90 for a glass of coke? And for the whole dinner we had plus 2 slices of pies and tip it came to over $100.-! As much as we love this place it shouldn't be a luxury to go there to have a burger and a coke or a diner dish. That is a bit disappointing.

Patty Melt (Medium Rare) with twisty fired and blue cheese dressing
Jessica G.

The diner servers are super friendly and fast. My drink was never empty! The could use a bit of refresh, but it's clean and overall retains the oldie charm that goes so well burgers and fries. The patty melt was perfect and the twisty fries worth upgrade! A great time!

Veggie Omelette
Erika M.

Visited this place for breakfast and I ended up ordering an open faced turkey sandwich, not breakfast. Wow!! All I can say is I am glad I ordered it. The turkey was soft, juicy, and seasoned just right. The gravy was hearty with a smooth texture. Not gonna lie, it was my favorite part. I love gravy. The plate also came with a side of veggies that were cooked to perfection. They were vibrant in color and they had a slight crispness to them. I will definitely order this plate again.

Elvis Scramble with English muffin
EJ J.

We pass by this place every morning for school and I always told the boys we would leave early for school one day and try this place out. Well, I ended up taking them to school on a holiday (by accident) so we had time to stop and eat lol. Right when we walked in the boys were in awe with the jukeboxes and the decorations in the restaurant. As we looked around to admire the place the waitress tells us to grab any seat we want so we head for a booth with a little jukebox at the table. The waitress comes and greats us and I tell her we are trying to be in and out real quick because I have to take the boys to the day camp at school. She quickly gets the boys a fold out toy car, kids menus, crayons and then proceeds to take our order. She was extremely nice and great with engaging with the boys. The food arrived and it was very basic like a Denny's or IHop. The food was of the same quality and there wasn't anything really special about it. It was pretty basic but nothing to write home about. Would I recommend it or go back? Probably not since I know of plenty of other options in the area. I am happy I got to experience with the boys though. OOO 3 out of 5 Afros

Pedro P.

So honest time. Only reason I found or even knew about this place was due to the fact it came up on an episode of the Golden Bachelor. And I said to myself that reminds me of an old Diner I used to visit when I was a kid. The location we went to on our to our Thursday Night Football Game was in Sherman Oaks on Ventura. The place looks like it was one of their first locations, your greeted right away the moment you walk in and everyone is dressed like the 1920's. They have something for everyone's indulgences. I got one of their burgers on grilled sourdough and their crisp fries with a side of ranch. Everything was perfect! I enjoyed every minute of it and I'm sure you will too.

Breakfast
Bryllan A.

Came here today for the first time has a vintage vibe I had scrambled eggs with hashbrown and sausage definitely coming back must come try!!!

Avocado toast

The service was amazing on this fine sunday . They really checked out for other people and when a guest wasn't happy with their seat they made sure they were satisfied. The manager was looking out for others chris was great, we Had an amazing time catching up with the best friend. I really enjoyed her company and the waitresses pretty nails but I forgot their name I should have asked for the receipt but anyways I know now, they really explained the menu to me because I got confused. And they asked if I wanted a box which was so thoughtful and to go for my endless iced coffee

Bill
Xavier A.

What an underrated gem! I was here at Mel's while I was waiting for my appointment at the pharmacy next door to open. The first thing I was greeted with was an offer of a cup of coffee. The vibe inside reminds me of an old-school, classic 1950's era diner. That vibe is perfect for reading the newspaper while eating your breakfast in peace and privacy. I ordered a breakfast burrito, and I loved every last bite of it! My server Timmy was outstandingly professional, friendly, and efficient. And at the end of it all, my bill came up to $29.17 before tip. I will definitely be coming back when I am in the area/have money to spare. Thank you!

The Rise And Shine Sandwhich
Evan W.

Stopped into Mel's for the first time in a very long time. I used to live around the corner and would eat here at least once a week, so you can understand that I eventually OD'd on it -- but I'm happy to report that it's still a top notch, old school coffee shop type place that's very much worth a visit... especially if it's been a minute. Despite being about 30 years old, the interior still shines. Everything is clean, and all the fixtures, from the booths to the retro chrome accessories, are all very well maintained. The staff is friendly and attentive, as they always have been, and it's still a perfect spot for families. The only thing noticeably changed is that the longtime manager now has gray hair I ordered a simple breakfast sandwich of bacon, eggs and cheese, which comes on lightly grilled bread with a side of potatoes. They do offer the ubiquitous hash browns, but I opted for the house-made "home fries" with peppers and onions because so few places serve them, and those that do rarely make them from scratch. As always, the potatoes are nicely seasoned and properly cooked, with crispy edges and a slightly psweet caramelization on the veggies. Just a touch of ketchup and you might as well be eating at an East coast diner circa 1972. As I was sitting at the counter, I got to see plenty of other breakfast items going by, from pancakes and French toast loaded with fruits and Nutella, to a generous platter of biscuits and gravy alongside sausage and eggs. There really is something for everyone on the menu, which has a nice variety of items for each type of meal without going overboard -- so many places now have a menu with pages and pages of options, and you know they can't possibly do all of it well. Mel's keeps things interesting while also keeping things real, and the result is it's just a nice place to have a tasty and satisfying meal.

1/2 Side Sausage
Jandie W.

Sausage Links = Amazing Biscuits & Gravy = Delicious, but the gravy was slightly cold. All in all, enjoyable and yummy. Can't wait to come back to try something else. Customer service was great and the waiter was honest about the good, the bad and the amazing Update: LANA DEL REY MILKSHAKE!!!! Oh my food-gasmmm!

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4.3(2.2k reviews)
1.4 mi•Sherman Oaks
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Another visit for a last minute lunch with friends since we were in the area. Of course it's a hit…read moreor miss with the parking situation. It's a small lot so parking can be limited. It was full and the whole parking situation with the metered is a cluster fuck. Not part of the restaurant....lol... Found street parking along Moorpark which was only a little walk to the restaurant. There was a band setting up when we arrived which could also be the reason for a full parking lot. I overheard someone saying that certain days they have live music which is perfect as it's starting to heat up. Nice dining experience with live music. We ended up sitting inside for the ac which I would have love to be outside but it was fine. Breakfast had ended but the lunch menu was quite good. I've alway ordered at the counter each visit which I'm not even sure they have waitress service with order. After ordering, a number is give where it's placed on the table. As there was a couple of us, a few dishes was had. I alway go for the mimosas deal, 3 for the price of 2. Food, the Cobb salad which I forgot to add protein to it but it was still decent. That came with their vinaigrette dressing but a side of ranch was also asked for. The Brie and turkey sandwich with a side of the macaroni salad. Sandwiches were quite tasty with the toasted bread and how everything melted together. The burger which was pretty big in size. Tasty from what I was informed and served with a side of fries. Lastly, the avocado toast with tomatoes. Simple and cheerful. Plus you need an extra side order of streak fries with ranch. Both ketchup and their avocado dip was brought out as well. Food was good, the service was great. Both with the gal at the register and the waitress bringing out the food. It's pet friendly which is also nice to have the little pup with us. Forgot, they also have a nice display case of sweets on hand. And cookies that were massive. Clearly one was had before the meal. Sweets beforehand is always a good idea. Great service, nice drink, live music and a lovely crowd. What a nice way to enjoy lunch on a Tuesday afternoon.

Cute restaurant! I've driven past it plenty of times before but never stopped in, and finally had…read morelunch here recently. They have a small parking lot out front but it's quite small, I found a parking spot a couple blocks away. It's on a busy street though so beware of fast traffic. They have lots of outdoor seating in the patio, it's mostly shaded and seems like a great spot to come and do work. They also have a big indoor space as well. You order inside and they bring your food out to you. I got the Chinese chicken salad. It came out pretty quickly and had a nice presentation. It was good overall but also not the best I've had in town.

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4.0(4.1k reviews)
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Came here for brunch and the vibe was honestly really nice. Staff was friendly, service was solid,…read moreand the ambiance is probably the best part of the place. We started with a mimosa pitcher and it was HUGE, definitely good for sharing, but way too bitter for us. We also ordered the cinnamon cardamom beignets. Good price for the portion, but they were super dense and mostly just tasted like powdered sugar and dough. We only ate about half and probably wouldn't order them again. The chorizo and burrata flatbread was disappointing too. It came out cold, and the "chorizo" was basically just pepperoni slices which felt kinda misleading. The one thing that completely saved the meal was the hot chicken biscuit. Easily 10/10. Massive portion, super flavorful, and honestly one of the better brunch items I've had in a while. I'd actually come back just for that alone. Overall, cool spot with a great atmosphere and good staff, but most of the food left a lot to be desired. Not totally writing it off yet, but definitely a mixed experience.

Food was good, but the initial interaction with the male host left a bad taste in my mouth. We…read moreasked if we can be seated closer to the fireplace yesterday, and he said the seats are lower and hard to eat, but I insisted to check it out. When we signified interest to be in that table., he said there will be a long wait! It was 12 noon, and the place was mostly empty until the time we left at 2:30! His facial expressions, including our male server were not very welcoming. Nice ambiance though, if you are okay to be treated like s***!

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3.4(1.8k reviews)
1.3 mi•Sherman Oaks
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Cute cafe in the area, they have a nice indoor dining area (not air conditioned) and also a lot of…read moreoutdoor seating. Downside is you have to find street parking and for breakfast you'll need to park by the residential streets. Went here for a business meeting on a Monday morning so we probably stayed for over 2 hours. This was my 2nd time here and I swear I thought I wrote a review for this place already. That said for this visit I ordered croque madame. My bosses ordered their usual and I tried the pancake... wow I loved the pancake. Not sure what makes it decadent but I've had many pancakes in different places but this is the best, without any butter or syrup it is very good. And the right texture and thickness for me. As far as the croque madame, the gruyère cheese was sooo creamy and the whole dish is just yummy! The greens break the richness of the sandwich. Definitely recommend if you want to eat something French to match the Parisian style interiors.

Ok, first issue. The lady at the counter seems annoyed with modifications. MInd you, this…read morerestaurant is in Studio City. Nobody has a strait forward order and I drink black drip coffee. Also, she's slow, so that accounts for the line. Second, the price is ridiculous. FYI, salad is not a breakfast side. I had an omelette and coffee, side of potatoes and added spinach tomato and bacon to my cheese and herb omelette. $42. It's cute and has lots of adorable things to buy. The food is decent but not special and the parking is not plentiful. The wait staff is nice, but for $42 I would hope so. Unfortunately that $42 lowered my normal tipping threshold. Sorry guys. I won't be back.

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Marmalade Cafe - Sherman Oaks

3.7(1.6k reviews)
0.0 mi•Sherman Oaks
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FIRST OFF- THANK YOU Gabrielle with the gorgeous eyes…read more I usually get the deconstructed pot pie but ...Holy shit, you guys the Pot Roast at Marmalade Cafe is an absolute game-changer. I'm not even exaggerating when I say it is so fuvking good. The meat is TENDERISM that I didn't think was possible. It practically melts the second it hits your fork. Then you get the cooked baby onions and the creamy mashed potatoes, and you have a 11/10 plate.

In April, my friends and I, had a great Sunday meal and ate outside in the back patio area. Our…read morewaitress was extremely nice and graceful. She made sure we felt welcomed and assisted with our food selections. I was so impressed, I asked my friends to take me there a month later for Mother's Day. I ordered the same salad. This time, we were asked to set inside instead of the patio area. This male waiter screwed up two of our orders. I asked for the same Chinese chicken salad, no chicken, just seared tuna. I received a salad full of chickens and 4 pieces of seared tuna. It was so salty I could only stomach 2 bites. I had previously asked to have the dressing on the side, but they mixed it in the salad anyway. I asked him to take it back and have them make me a salad without the chicken, just the seared tuna. Finally it was partially right, but the dressing was mixed inside the salad once again. Extremely salty. When I received my bill, I was charged for a Chinese chicken salad and an order of seared tuna. I had explained to him that I did not want the cabbage that came with the seared tuna, which is why I ordered the Chinese chicken salad without the chicken, instead use the seared tuna. The waitress we had a month ago, got it right the first time and that salad was perfect. This new guy was extremely busy, needed help, and this Mother's Day meal has tainted my memory of this place. I don't think I'll ever go back. This includes the 4 friends that came with me.

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4.7(178 reviews)
1.7 mi•Sherman Oaks
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I wanted to try a new place out for lunch and my friend recommended Twinty Cafe! Upon arrival I…read morenoticed it's a dog friendly restaurant with a cute water bowl station for canines. There's indoor and outdoor seating options. I was greated by an employee who thought I needed help with directions because Ineas standing outside alone. "I'm just waiting for a friend." I replied. My friend arrived and we entered Twinty Cafe. There were customers deep into their typing on their laptops and an earlies 20's couple into share loving glances at one another. The interior was very clean with exposed brick and lots of earth tones. Ordering our food and drinks we saw that the work area was clean and organized. Our server was helpful enough to not put chilli flakes on my friend's avocado toast. We ordered our food & drinks and got a number to take to our table. We ate outside and had a pleasant time. Great place to people watch.

Ventura Blvd, Sherman Oaks has no shortage of options, but deciding where to eat can still feel…read moreoverwhelming. I wanted a healthy choice, this spot popped up on my search--and after three years working in the area, I never visited this place. It isn't just about good food for me; cleanliness and a positive vibe are so important when taking a break from the daily hustle. From the moment you step in, you can sense the hard work, pride, and meticulous attention to details. Cleanliness feels like a top priority. The staff and owners are incredibly friendly, creating a calm, welcoming atmosphere. The food itself was absolutely great--fresh, carefully prepared, and made with love I can tell. The flavors were great and quality was high. Prices are fair, which is always a welcome surprise. All in all, I'm impressed enough to become a regular for lunch. I'm already looking forward to my next visit.

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3.8(1.8k reviews)
0.3 mi•Sherman Oaks
•$$

This review is for cocktails only…read more A group of us stopped in for cocktails pre dinner at Anajak and had a nice time with our server Kayla. The bar was full, but Kayla didn't mind that we took a table, even though we told her we weren't ordering food. The groups of us ordered a Botanist Gin and Tonic ($15), the Eldorado Delight ($17), a Spicy Watermelon sub Mezcal ($17) and a Classics Old Fashioned ($17). Drinks were good, though they could have been stronger. Parking was easy in the public lot behind.

My husband and I have always enjoyed the food here. It's one of our usual neighborhood spots. We…read morelove being able to walk there from our house. Unfortunately, this morning's brunch was disappointing. I had the Elevated Avocado Toast (description on menu: Our dough with house seasoned avocado spread caprese: topped with diced tomatoes and mozzarella pearls). There was nothing elevated about this toast. It was a basic bread slightly toasted, barely enough avocado spread to cover each piece of toast. Plus, the avocado spread tastes premade from a bag, not fresh. There were more onions than tomatoes. The "mozzarella pearls" was regular mozzarella that was chopped up. I added eggs on top, sunny side up, they were cold. My husband had the Three Eggs Any Style (description: Served with 2 strips of bacon and homestyle fried potatoes with onions). He was given the wrong potatoes. The kitchen gave him papa freitas instead. The pancakes were decent. Our waitress was lovely as usual. We somehow always get the same waitress when we go. I hope they can use this as a learning opportunity for the future. We will be sticking to their dinner menu for now on.

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