Hours

Monday	7:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Tuesday	7:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Wednesday	7:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Thursday	7:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Friday	7:00 AM - 3:00 AM
Saturday	7:00 AM - 3:00 AM
Sunday	7:00 AM - 11:00 PM

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Reviews

• Leasure Trading Company
  ★ 3

  Visiting town for Super Bowl Weekend and saw this local spot as I was walking down the street. I enjoy a good diner so I figured I'd stop in and see what Mel's had to offer.
  
  I was able to get some seating at the counter quickly even though it was a busy weekend. The decor is your typical old timey diner with mini jukebox and all. My server was fast and friendly. I ordered the meatloaf with mashed potatoes and fries and a vanilla oreo shake to wash it down. The food came out quick, but was disappointing. The portions of food were not very large. The meatloaf was kind of bland and seemed like some pre-made reheated meal. The best part of my meal was the milkshake which was very good. Although, it was a ten dollar milkshake. For what I received I feel the meal was overpriced and did not deliver the value of the $40+ spent. If I come back through San Fran I will not be returning to this location.

• Agustin Sandoval
  ★ 4

  Mel’s Drive-In is a fun, nostalgic spot that’s definitely worth visiting—especially if you enjoy that classic retro diner vibe. The atmosphere really stands out, with a cool 50s theme that makes the whole experience feel unique and memorable.
  
  The burger was the highlight of the meal—juicy, flavorful, and cooked just right. It’s exactly what you’d hope for from a place like this. The fries were decent, but nothing special—good enough, just not as standout as the burger. The cheese sticks were tasty and cooked well, but at around $18, they felt a bit overpriced for what you get.
  
  The restaurant was clean, and the staff were friendly and kept things moving smoothly. Overall, it’s a great place to visit for the experience, solid food, and fun atmosphere. Not perfect across the board, but definitely a spot I’d recommend checking out at least once if you’re in San Francisco.

• Arlene Aninion
  ★ 5

  Upon stumbling upon upon this diner, I knew I had seen it before. Do you remember the TV show, Alice? Well its main setting was Mel's Diner, a greasy-spoon diner in Phoenix, Arizona, where the title character worked as a waitress alongside her coworkers. San Francisco has quite a few of these diners…. this one on Mission Street was awesome! Our greasy burger was delicious as was the clam chowder. The servers were delightful. Met a lovely Vietnam Native American Veteran there who was so sweet. Thanks for a great night.

• Ankur Kumar
  ★ 4

  Great diner atmosphere with various meal options. We ordered the veggie omelet and the avocado burrito. Both dishes came out fast and fresh. There could have a bit more of seasoning. Nonetheless the portion size was great. The coffee tasted good too.

• Z
  ★ 5

  Stayed nearby and decided to check out Mel's for breakfast. Fantastic decision. If you are seeing this then this is your call to just go to Mel's. Portions were large and the breakfast burrito was superb. Great presentation and flavor. Waitress was very attentive but serving the whole place. It wasn't too busy yet but got a whole lot busier as I sat there. The ambiance is that retro diner atmosphere and suits the place well. Plenty of photos and vibe of the 1950s.