Mel's Drive-In

Mel's Drive-In is a diner Union Street San Francisco located in United States.

8 / 10
339
ratings
  • Phone

    (415) 921-3039

  • Website

    melsdrive-in.com

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  • Type

    Diner

Address

2165 Lombard St (at Steiner St) San Francisco , CA 94123 United States

Reservations No
Credit Cards Yes (incl. American Express)
Wi-Fi Yes
Outdoor Seating No
Wheelchair Accessible Yes
Music Jukebox
Parking Private Lot
Restroom Yes
Menus Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch, Dinner

Comments / 85


Keywords:

breakfast food milkshakes burgers french fries jukebox good for a late night great value pumpkin pie grilled cheese sandwiches casual espresso orange juice hot dogs graffiti brunch food chili people watching eggs bacon chicken
EArchitect

There's free parking for customers. After working out at Equinox or SoulCycle Union Street, get the Mel Burger and make it 1/2 lb for added protein. Inhaled it after SoulCycle. Feeling satisfied!

EArchitect

Low-calorie turkey hash with two eggs is a great healthy selection for breakfast . Avoid the French dip -- they microwaved the baguette . Fries are great!

Luciano Torres

My tip is don't try the French Dip , especially if you like to have some meat in your sandwich . The Avocado Bacon burger was one of the best burgers I have ever had, and I've had plenty. French Dip NO!

Özge

I came here for breakfast and as written in other comments it is a bit pricey (~21 $ with tips). The food was super yummy

Mario C.

Got the supreme burger with curly fries , always a safe bet ;) Nothing spectacular but it was nice, go there if you want an American atmosphere in your lunch

Jennifer Woodward

I ordered the lumber jack and clearly I am not one! Sooo much yummy food. Love this place... Food and service! Plus there is a fresh juice bar !

Janice B

It was a great bkfast, really good coffee , fresh squeezed yummy OJ , and the music off the jukeboxes keeps on rollin - my endorphins are elevated !!

Patrick Finley (@pjfinley)

Hungry, you have to stop here. Good food, great value , and breakfast anytime. Get the steak and eggs !!!

Adam Fahie

The espresso , and strawberry milkshakes are fantastic

Daniele Cremonini

Their hamburgers are awesome. Try'em all. Fresh juices instead are very healthy. Try'em as well .

Sonia Gabrielle

Service was quick, waitress was friendly , and place was clean . The food wasn't amazing but for the price very good. One of the only places open at 6:30 AM so it was good for us!

Nasser AlHarbi

Delicious food with good services , it's little bit pricey .

Lorenzo

Bring Quarter to play your song while having the special " Mel's thik French toast "

Don Modica

The Steak and Eggs and Potatoes for $8.95 is the best bargain at Mels. Served all day 24/7 Fri, Sat, nights song along to SWEET CAROLINE.

WhiskyAvenger

Still a great spot for cheese burgers ,fries and shakes .

Fran Cormack

Get the grilled cheese and braised beef sandwich . It's a winner

Jason Escamilla

I always order from the Mel's juice-bar: with just the veggies to balance the rest of what I came for.

EArchitect

Good selection of breakfast food , but on the expensive side. Expect spending $45 for two.

Luiz Rocha

Best 50's decoration!! Great food & services!!

Jeffery Geer

The home-made corned beef hash is delicious and they open at 6:00 AM

Wilson Favre-Delerue

Greasy, tasty, yummy... and a beloved Americana classic in SF!

Daniel Musciano

It's a must! Steaks are realy good! (just like our argentine ones)

Chris Lacy-Hulbert

Yell for coffee .. They get busy and forgetful at times :)

Jessica Sturgeon

Milkshakes and gravy fries were awesome! Fast friendly service .

Roma Flores Castrejón

Close to our motel , very friendly service . Would dine here again!

La Cjargnele

Thanks Sandra for your kindness and smile, we've had a great time here! Mel's burger is delicious!!

Izabella

Great place to have delicious milkshakes !

Eric Andersen

Play a song from the jukebox !

Kitzzy Aviles

Great black and white milkshake . Love their curly fries too.

Florian Lorenz

Very good burgers !

Ibraheem

Delicious breakfast

Kelvin Ong

Fantastic breakfast here

Daniel Lilly

Patty melt was a pile of unseasoned ground beef jammed into only the center of the bread and cooked to well instead of my requested medium. This place has gone downhill, don't waste your money. ????

Pamela Rouse

Try the Apple Pie a la Mode - Big enough for two...or more?!

Pamela Rouse

Try the Grilled Cheese & Pesto Sandwich - Served w/ beets !

Richard Garcia

The San Francisco hot dog is awesome!

Ramiro Garcia Zepeda

The *new* expresso milkshake is AMAZING! the best if you like coffee

Marshall 

Shakes , burgers , desserts , and drinks.

Mark Mullen

Tell them to take it easy on the chocolate sauce in a black and white.

Robert Forto

Try the chicken and waffles !

Bill Colquitt

Get chili on Fridays clam chowder

Craig Gilchrist

Burgers are great. Try the chilli burger

Charles Castillo

Take your time at this place - enjoy the atmosphere and great food!!!

Matthew Shoemate

It's kind of hit or miss here, but, breakfast is always good.

J John

Meatloaf was cold in the center & hard as a rock.

Sean Taylor

Patty Melt

Krzysztof L.

Love this place. Great brkfst

Maggie Rama

Grandma’s chicken soup with noodles ????

Jay Colingham

The food was OK, service was slow and seemed stressed out, items were forgotten or prepared incorrectly, and the overall experience was underwhelming. Oh, and the juke box are one of our quarters :-(

Elena

The burgers do not come with fries . It cost $1.75 to add fries to the already expensive burgers . Sandwich 's on the other hand come with fries . I suggest the Turkey Melt .

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