Fresh avocado spread on multi-grain toast with 3 poached organic eggs, sea salt and red pepper flakes.
$15.50
Junior Avocado Toast | Breakfast
Fresh avocado spread on multi-grain toast with 1 poached organic eggs, sea salt and red pepper flakes.
$8.50
Diced Ham & Free-Range Eggs | Breakfast
Green onions, grilled potatoes.
$15.50
Free-Range Country Fresh Eggs | Breakfast
2 any style, with our special grilled potatoes.
$11.95
French Toast Combo | Breakfast
With 1 free-range egg and choice of bacon, turkey sausage or sausage.
$13.50
Fried Chicken ‘N’ Waffle | Breakfast
4 pieces of fried chicken. With Cheddar, bacon, green onions and maple syrup.
$19.75
Fruit Salad | Breakfast
Fresh fruit in season with a side of Greek yogurt and honey.
$11.75
Nutella French Toast | Breakfast
Our classic favorite French toast with fresh strawberries, bananas and Nutella drizzled on top.
$16.95
Rise & Shine Sandwich | Breakfast
A breakfast classic! Scrambled free-range eggs, bacon and American cheese on grilled sourdough. Served with your choice of potatoes or fruit.
$15.50
Short Stack Or Waffle | Breakfast
With 1 free-range egg and choice of bacon, ham or sausage.
$13.50
The Lumberjack & Eggs | Breakfast
1/2 lb. ham steak with 3 country fresh eggs, 2 pancakes and grilled potatoes.
$16.95
Yuppie Joe's Scramble | Breakfast
Ground turkey, spinach, mushrooms, Parmesan cheese and onions scrambled with 2 large free-range eggs
$15.95
Waffle Combo | Breakfast
Served with 1 egg and a choice of bacon, ham or sausage.
$12.95
Old-Fashioned Buttermilk Pancakes | Breakfast
In-house made pancakes served the old fashioned way.
$12.25
Mel's Thick Slice French Toast | Breakfast
House specialty and cinnamon.
$11.75
Biscuits & Homemade Country Gravy | Breakfast
Our delicious buttermilk biscuits smothered in our in-house gravy.
$10.50
New York Steak & Eggs | Breakfast
Our New York steak served with grilled potatoes, 3 eggs your way and your choice of toast.
$22.75
The Elvis Scramble | Breakfast
Molinari chorizo, green chili peppers, and Monterey Jack cheese, scrambled with 3 large free-range farm fresh eggs.
$16.50
Ham & Cheese Omelette | Breakfast
The original.
$15.50
Mushroom Omelette | Breakfast
White mushrooms, Swiss and fresh green onion.
$15.50
Veggie Omelette | Breakfast
Broccoli, mushrooms, zucchini, yellow squash, red and green bell peppers.
$15.00
Denver Omelette | Breakfast
Ham, Swiss, green peppers, onions and mushrooms.
$16.25
Golden Brown Waffle | Breakfast
$10.50
Steven’s Favorite | Breakfast
Ham, avocado, Cheddar cheese and a little sour cream on top.
$16.25
Hangover Omelette | Breakfast
Mel's famous chili with Cheddar cheese.
$17.50
Sirloin Steak & Eggs | Breakfast
3 free-range eggs, any style with our special grilled potatoes.
$15.50
El Rancho Breakfast Burrito | Breakfast
Flour tortilla rolled with 3 scrambled eggs, chorizo and Cheddar cheese, topped with pico de gallo, tomatillo salsa and sour cream. Served with fruit or grilled potatoes.
$17.00
Sunrise Breakfast | Breakfast
2 local organic eggs sunny-side up over Marin Sun Farm grass-fed beef patties and grilled potato rounds served with fresh fruit.
$15.50
Homemade Corned Beef Hash & Eggs | Breakfast
2 eggs served with grilled potatoes or fresh hash browns.
$16.50
Oatmeal & Granola
Steel-Cut Oatmeal
Served with milk and raisins.
$7.50
Organic Granola & Low-Fat Greek Yogurt Or Milk
Served with fresh fruit.
$10.75
Dinners
All American Meat Loaf
Grass-fed individually baked loaf with a ketchup glaze. Served with lumpy mashed potatoes and gravy, fresh vegetables, roll and butter.
$19.50
Chicken Breast Dinner
Chicken breast seasoned with garlic and fresh herbs, served with mashed potatoes and gravy, veggies, roll and butter.
$18.25
Grilled Fresh Atlantic Salmon Dinner
Served with grilled asparagus and rice pilaf, roll and butter.
$21.50
Mel's Southern Fried Chicken
Fried crispy on the outside, tender and juicy on the inside, with coleslaw, fries, roll and honey.
$19.95
New York Steak Dinner
10 oz. Broiled, with green salad, mashed potatoes, fresh vegetables and roll.
$26.00
Slow-Braised Short Rib Dinner
Mels specialty. Served with home-style creamy mash potatoes, fresh sautéed vegetables, and demi-glace.
$19.75
Appetizers
Buffalo Wings
Red hot.
$15.25
Chicken Tenders
Served with BBQ sauce.
$13.95
Debbie's Chili Fries
American fries topped with chili. "You gotta try them!"
$13.75
Mozzarella Sticks
Served with marinara sauce.
$12.95
Short Rib Nachos
Homemade tortilla chips topped with braised short ribs, beans, Cheddar cheese, jalapeños, sour cream, salsa and guacamole.
$14.75
Garlic Parmesan Fries
Fresh garlic, Parmesan and parsley with our famous fries!
$8.95
Bacon Ranch Cheese Fries
Crispy Mel's fries topped with chopped bacon and plenty of melted cheese, topped off with our homemade buttermilk ranch!
$10.25
Loaded Short Rib Fries
Topped with our famous braised short rib, grilled onions, brown gravy and our horseradish aioli! Yum!
$13.75
Soup
Friday | Clam Chowder
Friday only. Served in a fresh sourdough bread bowl. All soups served with saltine crackers.
$6.00
Debbie's Homemade Texas Chili
Served with onions and grated cheese. “Mel's family recipe”. All soups served with saltine crackers.
$8.00
Grandma's Chicken Soup
With noodles. “The best chicken soup in town”. All soups served with saltine crackers.
$5.75
Salads
Caesar Salad
Fresh, crisp Romaine lettuce tossed with Caesar dressing, topped with grated Parmesan cheese and crunchy seasoned croutons.
$10.95
Cobb Salad
Chopped turkey breast on a bed of lettuce with tomatoes, avocado, Bleu cheese, chopped egg, bacon, carrots, black olives and Italian dressing.
$17.50
Santa Fe Salad
Gluten-free. Broiled marinated chicken breast, served mixed with crisp lettuce, with diced tomato, cucumber, avocado, egg, Jack cheese, tortilla strips plus our own homemade pico de gallo salsa, mixed with our Chipotle Ranch or your choice of dressing.
$17.50
Santa Monica House Salad
Gluten-free and vegetarian. Tossed greens, tomatoes, carrots, cucumbers and choice of dressing.
$8.50
Albacore Tuna Salad
On lettuce with tomato, cucumber and sliced egg.
$13.50
Taco Chicken Salad
Char-broiled chicken breast on shredded lettuce, Cheddar, black beans, guacamole, salsa and sour cream in a crisp taco shell.
$17.95
Sandwiches
B.L.T
“Old favorite” on sourdough.
$14.75
Grilled Cheese Combination Sandwich
American, Jack, Swiss and Cheddar on sourdough.
$12.25
Mel's 3-Deck Club
Breast of turkey, bacon, lettuce and tomato piled on toasted sourdough.
$17.50
Pesto Melt
Fresh sliced turkey breast on grilled sourdough with melted Mozzarella, roasted red peppers and our homemade pesto. Served with a choice of fries or salad.
$17.50
Reuben
Thinly-sliced corned beef, fresh raw sauerkraut, 1,000 Island dressing and melted Monterey Jack on grilled marbled rye.
$18.25
Short Rib Grilled Cheese Sandwich
Braised short ribs, Jack, Swiss and Cheddar on grilled sourdough.
$18.75
The Haven's Famous Vegetarian Sandwich
Vegetarian. Avocado, sprouts, hummus and tomatoes served on 9-grain bread with a fresh fruit cup.
$13.25
Albacore Tuna Melt
“My favorite” grilled albacore tuna salad with Cheddar cheese on rye.
$15.50
Mel's Thin-Sliced French Dip
“Real winner” thin slices of roast beef on our French roll served with in-house au jus and American fries.
$16.50
Spicy Creole Chicken Sandwich
Spicy fried chicken served with homemade coleslaw, our house honey mustard dressing and pickles served on potato roll.
$17.00
Albacore Tuna Salad Sandwich
Served with fresh tomatoes, lettuce and sourdough
$14.50
In-House Sliced Turkey Breast Sandwich
Piled high on toasted 9-grain with avocado, lettuce, tomato and mayo.
$15.50
Char-Broiled Breast Of Chicken Sandwich
Boneless, skinless, tender breast of chicken marinated with spices with lettuce, tomato, mayo, red onion and sliced avocado on toasted sourdough or hamburger bun.
$17.00
Grass-Fed Meatloaf Sandwich
With mayo, lettuce and tomato on toasted sourdough, you add the ketchup.
$16.25
Burgers
Black Bean Veggie Burger
Vegetarian. Served with tomato, onions, sprouts and pickles on a whole wheat bun.
$14.50
Gourmet Turkey Burger
Juicy 1/3 lb. ground turkey patty served on a whole wheat bun.
$15.50
Mel's Patty Melt
Winner L.A. Times – “Best patty melt”. A juicy 1/3 lb. grass-fed beef hamburger patty, melted Swiss, grilled onions, 1000 Island on grilled Jewish rye.
$16.95
Route 66 Burger
Shoestring fried onions piled high on our grass-fed beef, sharp Cheddar cheese, fresh butter lettuce, tomato, homemade Mel's 1000 Island. Served on a soft brioche bun with American fries. Get your kicks on route 66!
$17.50
Sunset Burger
1/2 lb. grass-fed beef topped with melted Cheddar cheese, crisp bacon, avocado, lettuce, sliced tomato and red onion on grilled sourdough.
$18.75
The Famous Melburger
Classic American favorite made as only we know how. Juicy 1/3-lb. grass-fed ground beef served on a sesame seed bun, your choice of cheese with crisp lettuce, tomato, onion, mayonnaise and pickles.
$14.50
The Impossible Burger
Vegetarian. Plant-based vegan burger patty with tomato, onions, sprouts and pickles served on a whole wheat bun.
$17.95
Avocado Burger
Sliced avocado, onions, Jack cheese and crisp bacon.
$17.25
Mushroom Burger
Chef's choice. Topped with sautéed mushrooms and Jack cheese.
$16.75
Mel's All-American Smash Burger
Double cheeseburger hand formed premium grass-fed patties, American cheese, pickles, chopped lettuce, Mel's house sauce served on a potato roll with fries. A new classic that is too good to be true!
$14.25
Sides
1/2 Sweet & 1/2 American Fries
Gluten-free and vegan.
$6.75
Coleslaw
Gluten-free and vegetarian. Our own recipe.
$4.25
Herman's Potato Salad
Gluten-free and vegetarian.
$4.25
Lumpy Mashed Potatoes
With gravy.
$5.00
Mel's American Fries
Gluten-free and vegan.
$5.50
Mel's Onion Rings & Fries Combo
Vegan.
$6.75
Onion Rings
Vegan.
$6.00
Sautéed Fresh Vegetables
Gluten-free and vegetarian.
$6.75
Sweet Potato Fries
Gluten-free and vegan.
$6.75
Twisty Fries
Gluten-free and vegan.
$6.00
Desserts
Fresh Strawberry Shortcake
$7.95
Hot Apple Pie With Cinnamon Sauce
$7.95
Double Cream Cheesecake
Served with strawberry topping.
$7.95
Homemade Chocolate Fudge Cake
$5.75
Homemade Berry Pies
$7.75
Marge's Cherry Pie
$7.75
Pumpkin Pie
Served with whipped cream.
$7.95
Open-Faced Cookie Sandwich
Homemade chocolate chip cookie, topped with vanilla ice cream, drizzle of chocolate syrup, chocolate chips and whipped cream.
Açaí, blueberries, strawberries, banana, apple juice, and almond milk.
$9.50
Fountain | Milkshakes & Malts
Espresso Milkshake
$8.50
The Old-Fashioned Milkshake
The thickest shakes in town.
$8.25
Vegan Cookies & Cream Milkshake
Vegetarian. Plant-based and dairy-free ice cream, chocolate chip blended as a new Mel’s classic!
$10.50
Lana Del Rey Shake
Our classic chocolate shake blended with Oreo crumbles. A perfect match!
$8.50
The Penguin Milkshake
Our classic milkshake blended with marshmallow and chocolate syrup “our tribute to the penguin diner”. The thickest shakes in town.
$8.50
Fountain | Mel's Deluxe Sundaes
Banana Split Sundae
"It's been a long time".
$11.75
Black & White Sundae
Marshmallow and chocolate.
$10.50
Caramel Sundae
$10.50
Chocolate, Pineapple Or Strawberry Sundaes
$9.50
Hot Fudge Sundae
$10.50
Mel’s Belgian Waffle Sundae
With vanilla ice cream and strawberries, whipped cream.
$13.50
Root Beer Or Coca-Cola Floats
$6.75
Beverages
Arnold Palmer Fresh Lemonade Iced Tea Combo
A real treat.
$4.75
Evian Water
$4.00
Fresh Lemonade
$4.75
Hot Chocolate With Whipped Cream
$3.00
Iced Tea
$3.75
San Pellegrino Water
$5.00
Soda
$3.75
Tea
$3.50
Fresh Orange Juice
$5.95
Panna Water
$4.00
Breakfast | Sides
Bagel | Breakfast
$3.85
Bacon, Sausage Or Ham | Breakfast
$5.50
Toast | Breakfast
$3.00
English Muffin | Breakfast
$3.25
Egg | Breakfast
1 egg.
$3.00
Short Stack | Breakfast
$5.00
Grilled Potatoes | Breakfast
$5.50
Hash Browns | Breakfast
$5.25
Tomato Slices | Breakfast
$5.00
Greek Yogurt Or Cottage Cheese | Breakfast
Nut-free.
$4.00
Corned Beef Patty | Breakfast
$9.50
Hamburger Patty | Breakfast
$6.50
Turkey Sausage | Breakfast
$6.25
Craft Beer
Firestone 805 | Blonde Ale | Paso Robles, CA
4.7% ABV.
$7.00
310 California | Blonde Ale | Santa Monica, CA
4.8% ABV.
$7.00
Allagash White | Wheat Beer | Portland, Maine
5.1% ABV.
$8.00
Witbier | Wit Beer | Santa Monica, CA
4.8% ABV. Santa Monica Brew Works.
$8.00
Karl Straus Red Trolley Ale | Red Ale | San Diego, CA
5.8% ABV.
$8.00
Santa Monica | IPA | Santa Monica, CA
7% ABV. Santa Monica Brew Works.
$8.00
Modelo Especial | Lager | Mexico
4.4% ABV.
$7.00
Pacifico | Lager | Mexico
4.4% ABV.
$7.00
Lagunitas | IPA | Lagunitas, California
6.2% ABV.
$8.00
Wine
Chateau Ste. Michelle | Chardonnay | Columbia Valley, WA
$8.50
14 Hands | Pinot Grigio | Washington State
$8.50
Chateau Ste. Michelle | Merlot | Woodinville, WA
$9.00
Clos Du Bois | Cabernet | Sonoma Valley, CA
$9.00
Castle Rock | Pinot Noir | Monterey County, CA
$9.00
Cocktail of Champagne
Fresh Squeezed OJ Mimosas
$5.00
Peach Bellini, Poinsettia
$5.00
Adult Beverages | Spiked Milkshakes
Caramel Dream
Sweet caramel blended inside our classic vanilla milkshake with rum infused sake.
$12.00
Banana Foster
The classic desert made into with vanilla, banana, cinnamon, and rum infused sake.
$12.00
Gold Coffee
Our famous coffee milkshake spiked with rum infused sake and vanilla.
$12.00
Mimosa
Mimosa
With fresh squeezed orange juice!
$5.00
Arnold Schwarzenegger’s All-Star Menu
Impossible Burrito
Impossible “meat”, avocado, pico de gallo, black beans, hash browns, vegan cheese topped with red and green salsa. Served with your choice of fruit or potato.
$17.75
High Protein Breakfast
Scrambled egg whites, grilled chicken breast topped with sautéed mushrooms, asparagus spears and tomato slices.
Fresh avocado spread on multi-grain toast with 3 poached organic eggs, sea salt and red pepper flakes.
$15.50
Junior Avocado Toast | Breakfast
Fresh avocado spread on multi-grain toast with 1 poached organic eggs, sea salt and red pepper flakes.
$8.50
Diced Ham & Free-Range Eggs | Breakfast
Green onions, grilled potatoes.
$15.50
Short Stack Or Waffle | Breakfast
With 1 free-range egg and choice of bacon, ham or sausage.
$13.50
Waffle Combo | Breakfast
Served with 1 egg and a choice of bacon, ham or sausage.
$12.95
French Toast Combo | Breakfast
With 1 free-range egg and choice of bacon, turkey sausage or sausage.
$13.50
Nutella French Toast | Breakfast
Our classic favorite French toast with fresh strawberries, bananas and Nutella drizzled on top.
$16.95
The Lumberjack & Eggs | Breakfast
1/2 lb. ham steak with 3 country fresh eggs, 2 pancakes and grilled potatoes.
$16.95
Rise & Shine Sandwich | Breakfast
A breakfast classic! Scrambled free-range eggs, bacon and American cheese on grilled sourdough. Served with your choice of potatoes or fruit.
$15.50
Yuppie Joe's Scramble | Breakfast
Ground turkey, spinach, mushrooms, Parmesan cheese and onions scrambled with 2 large free-range eggs
$15.95
Old-Fashioned Buttermilk Pancakes | Breakfast
In-house made pancakes served the old fashioned way.
$12.25
Mel's Thick Slice French Toast | Breakfast
House specialty and cinnamon.
$11.75
Biscuits & Homemade Country Gravy | Breakfast
Our delicious buttermilk biscuits smothered in our in-house gravy.
$10.50
New York Steak & Eggs | Breakfast
Our New York steak served with grilled potatoes, 3 eggs your way and your choice of toast.
$22.75
The Elvis Scramble | Breakfast
Molinari chorizo, green chili peppers, and Monterey Jack cheese, scrambled with 3 large free-range farm fresh eggs.
$16.50
Ham & Cheese Omelette | Breakfast
The original.
$15.50
Mushroom Omelette | Breakfast
White mushrooms, Swiss and fresh green onion.
$15.50
Veggie Omelette | Breakfast
Broccoli, mushrooms, zucchini, yellow squash, red and green bell peppers.
$15.00
Denver Omelette | Breakfast
Ham, Swiss, green peppers, onions and mushrooms.
$16.25
Golden Brown Waffle | Breakfast
$10.50
Steven’s Favorite | Breakfast
Ham, avocado, Cheddar cheese and a little sour cream on top.
$16.25
Hangover Omelette | Breakfast
Mel's famous chili with Cheddar cheese.
$17.50
Sirloin Steak & Eggs | Breakfast
3 free-range eggs, any style with our special grilled potatoes.
$15.50
El Rancho Breakfast Burrito | Breakfast
Flour tortilla rolled with 3 scrambled eggs, chorizo and Cheddar cheese, topped with pico de gallo, tomatillo salsa and sour cream. Served with fruit or grilled potatoes.
$17.00
Sunrise Breakfast | Breakfast
2 local organic eggs sunny-side up over Marin Sun Farm grass-fed beef patties and grilled potato rounds served with fresh fruit.
$15.50
Fruit Salad | Breakfast
Fresh fruit in season with a side of Greek yogurt and honey.
$11.75
Homemade Corned Beef Hash & Eggs | Breakfast
2 eggs served with grilled potatoes or fresh hash browns.
$16.50
Breakfast | Sides
Bagel | Breakfast
$3.85
Bacon, Sausage Or Ham | Breakfast
$5.50
Toast | Breakfast
$3.00
English Muffin | Breakfast
$3.25
Egg | Breakfast
1 egg.
$3.00
Short Stack | Breakfast
$5.00
Grilled Potatoes | Breakfast
$5.50
Hash Browns | Breakfast
$5.25
Tomato Slices | Breakfast
$5.00
Greek Yogurt Or Cottage Cheese | Breakfast
Nut-free.
$4.00
Corned Beef Patty | Breakfast
$9.50
Hamburger Patty | Breakfast
$6.50
Turkey Sausage | Breakfast
$6.25
Appetizers
Mozzarella Sticks
Served with marinara sauce.
$12.95
Buffalo Wings
Red hot.
$15.25
Short Rib Nachos
Homemade tortilla chips topped with braised short ribs, beans, Cheddar cheese, jalapeños, sour cream, salsa and guacamole.
$14.75
Debbie's Chili Fries
American fries topped with chili. "You gotta try them!"
$13.75
Chicken Tenders
Served with BBQ sauce.
$13.95
Garlic Parmesan Fries
Fresh garlic, Parmesan and parsley with our famous fries!
$8.95
Bacon Ranch Cheese Fries
Crispy Mel's fries topped with chopped bacon and plenty of melted cheese, topped off with our homemade buttermilk ranch!
$10.25
Loaded Short Rib Fries
Topped with our famous braised short rib, grilled onions, brown gravy and our horseradish aioli! Yum!
$13.75
Soup
Grandma's Chicken Soup
With noodles. “The best chicken soup in town”. All soups served with saltine crackers.
$5.75
Debbie's Homemade Texas Chili
Served with onions and grated cheese. “Mel's family recipe”. All soups served with saltine crackers.
$8.00
Sandwiches
Grilled Cheese Combination Sandwich
American, Jack, Swiss and Cheddar on sourdough.
$12.25
Short Rib Grilled Cheese Sandwich
Braised short ribs, Jack, Swiss and Cheddar on grilled sourdough.
$18.75
Albacore Tuna Melt
“My favorite” grilled albacore tuna salad with Cheddar cheese on rye.
$15.50
Mel's 3-Deck Club
Breast of turkey, bacon, lettuce and tomato piled on toasted sourdough.
$17.50
B.L.T
“Old favorite” on sourdough.
$14.75
The Haven's Famous Vegetarian Sandwich
Vegetarian. Avocado, sprouts, hummus and tomatoes served on 9-grain bread with a fresh fruit cup.
$13.25
Grass-Fed Meatloaf Sandwich
With mayo, lettuce and tomato on toasted sourdough, you add the ketchup.
$16.25
Mel's Thin-Sliced French Dip
“Real winner” thin slices of roast beef on our French roll served with in-house au jus and American fries.
$16.50
Reuben
Thinly-sliced corned beef, fresh raw sauerkraut, 1,000 Island dressing and melted Monterey Jack on grilled marbled rye.
$18.25
Pesto Melt
Fresh sliced turkey breast on grilled sourdough with melted Mozzarella, roasted red peppers and our homemade pesto. Served with a choice of fries or salad.
$17.50
Spicy Creole Chicken Sandwich
Spicy fried chicken served with homemade coleslaw, our house honey mustard dressing and pickles served on potato roll.
$17.00
Albacore Tuna Salad Sandwich
Served with fresh tomatoes, lettuce and sourdough
$14.50
In-House Sliced Turkey Breast Sandwich
Piled high on toasted 9-grain with avocado, lettuce, tomato and mayo.
$15.50
Char-Broiled Breast Of Chicken Sandwich
Boneless, skinless, tender breast of chicken marinated with spices with lettuce, tomato, mayo, red onion and sliced avocado on toasted sourdough or hamburger bun.
$17.00
Salads
Caesar Salad
Fresh, crisp Romaine lettuce tossed with Caesar dressing, topped with grated Parmesan cheese and crunchy seasoned croutons.
$10.95
Santa Fe Salad
Gluten-free. Broiled marinated chicken breast, served mixed with crisp lettuce, with diced tomato, cucumber, avocado, egg, Jack cheese, tortilla strips plus our own homemade pico de gallo salsa, mixed with our Chipotle Ranch or your choice of dressing.
$17.50
Santa Monica House Salad
Gluten-free and vegetarian. Tossed greens, tomatoes, carrots, cucumbers and choice of dressing.
$8.50
Albacore Tuna Salad
On lettuce with tomato, cucumber and sliced egg.
$13.50
Cobb Salad
Chopped turkey breast on a bed of lettuce with tomatoes, avocado, Bleu cheese, chopped egg, bacon, carrots, black olives and Italian dressing.
$17.50
Taco Chicken Salad
Char-broiled chicken breast on shredded lettuce, Cheddar, black beans, guacamole, salsa and sour cream in a crisp taco shell.
$17.95
Burgers
The Famous Melburger
Classic American favorite made as only we know how. Juicy 1/3-lb. grass-fed ground beef served on a sesame seed bun, your choice of cheese with crisp lettuce, tomato, onion, mayonnaise and pickles.
$14.50
Sunset Burger
1/2 lb. grass-fed beef topped with melted Cheddar cheese, crisp bacon, avocado, lettuce, sliced tomato and red onion on grilled sourdough.
$18.75
Mel's Patty Melt
Winner L.A. Times – “Best patty melt”. A juicy 1/3 lb. grass-fed beef hamburger patty, melted Swiss, grilled onions, 1000 Island on grilled Jewish rye.
$16.95
Gourmet Turkey Burger
Juicy 1/3 lb. ground turkey patty served on a whole wheat bun.
$15.50
The Impossible Burger
Vegetarian. Plant-based vegan burger patty with tomato, onions, sprouts and pickles served on a whole wheat bun.
$17.95
Black Bean Veggie Burger
Vegetarian. Served with tomato, onions, sprouts and pickles on a whole wheat bun.
$14.50
Avocado Burger
Sliced avocado, onions, Jack cheese and crisp bacon.
$17.25
Mushroom Burger
Chef's choice. Topped with sautéed mushrooms and Jack cheese.
$16.75
Route 66 Burger
Shoestring fried onions piled high on our grass-fed beef, sharp Cheddar cheese, fresh butter lettuce, tomato, homemade Mel's 1000 Island. Served on a soft brioche bun with American fries. Get your kicks on route 66!
$17.50
Mel's All-American Smash Burger
Double cheeseburger hand formed premium grass-fed patties, American cheese, pickles, chopped lettuce, Mel's house sauce served on a potato roll with fries. A new classic that is too good to be true!
$14.25
Dinners
Mel's Southern Fried Chicken
Fried crispy on the outside, tender and juicy on the inside, with coleslaw, fries, roll and honey.
$19.95
All American Meat Loaf
Grass-fed individually baked loaf with a ketchup glaze. Served with lumpy mashed potatoes and gravy, fresh vegetables, roll and butter.
$19.50
Chicken Breast Dinner
Chicken breast seasoned with garlic and fresh herbs, served with mashed potatoes and gravy, veggies, roll and butter.
$18.25
Slow-Braised Short Rib Dinner
Mels specialty. Served with home-style creamy mash potatoes, fresh sautéed vegetables, and demi-glace.
$19.75
New York Steak Dinner
10 oz. Broiled, with green salad, mashed potatoes, fresh vegetables and roll.
$26.00
Grilled Fresh Atlantic Salmon Dinner
Served with grilled asparagus and rice pilaf, roll and butter.
$21.50
Sides
Mel's American Fries
Gluten-free and vegan.
$5.50
Twisty Fries
Gluten-free and vegan.
$6.00
Sweet Potato Fries
Gluten-free and vegan.
$6.75
Onion Rings
Vegan.
$6.00
Mel's Onion Rings & Fries Combo
Vegan.
$6.75
Sautéed Fresh Vegetables
Gluten-free and vegetarian.
$6.75
Lumpy Mashed Potatoes
With gravy.
$5.00
Herman's Potato Salad
Gluten-free and vegetarian.
$4.25
Coleslaw
Gluten-free and vegetarian. Our own recipe.
$4.25
1/2 Sweet & 1/2 American Fries
Gluten-free and vegan.
$6.75
Oatmeal & Granola
Steel-Cut Oatmeal
Served with milk and raisins.
$7.50
Organic Granola & Low-Fat Greek Yogurt Or Milk
Served with fresh fruit.
$10.75
Fountain | Milkshakes & Malts
The Old-Fashioned Milkshake
The thickest shakes in town.
$8.25
The Penguin Milkshake
Our classic milkshake blended with marshmallow and chocolate syrup “our tribute to the penguin diner”. The thickest shakes in town.
$8.50
Espresso Milkshake
$8.50
Vegan Cookies & Cream Milkshake
Vegetarian. Plant-based and dairy-free ice cream, chocolate chip blended as a new Mel’s classic!
$10.50
Lana Del Rey Shake
Our classic chocolate shake blended with Oreo crumbles. A perfect match!
$8.50
Desserts
Double Cream Cheesecake
Served with strawberry topping.
$7.95
Fresh Strawberry Shortcake
$7.95
Homemade Berry Pies
$7.75
Marge's Cherry Pie
$7.75
Pumpkin Pie
Served with whipped cream.
$7.95
Open-Faced Cookie Sandwich
Homemade chocolate chip cookie, topped with vanilla ice cream, drizzle of chocolate syrup, chocolate chips and whipped cream.
Açaí, blueberries, strawberries, banana, apple juice, and almond milk.
$9.50
Craft Beer
Firestone 805 | Blonde Ale | Paso Robles, CA
4.7% ABV.
$7.00
310 California | Blonde Ale | Santa Monica, CA
4.8% ABV.
$7.00
Allagash White | Wheat Beer | Portland, Maine
5.1% ABV.
$8.00
Witbier | Wit Beer | Santa Monica, CA
4.8% ABV. Santa Monica Brew Works.
$8.00
Karl Straus Red Trolley Ale | Red Ale | San Diego, CA
5.8% ABV.
$8.00
Santa Monica | IPA | Santa Monica, CA
7% ABV. Santa Monica Brew Works.
$8.00
Modelo Especial | Lager | Mexico
4.4% ABV.
$7.00
Pacifico | Lager | Mexico
4.4% ABV.
$7.00
Lagunitas | IPA | Lagunitas, California
6.2% ABV.
$8.00
Beverages
Soda
$3.75
Evian Water
$4.00
San Pellegrino Water
$5.00
Iced Tea
$3.75
Hot Chocolate With Whipped Cream
$3.00
Fresh Lemonade
$4.75
Arnold Palmer Fresh Lemonade Iced Tea Combo
A real treat.
$4.75
Fresh Orange Juice
$5.95
Tea
$3.50
Panna Water
$4.00
Wine
Chateau Ste. Michelle | Chardonnay | Columbia Valley, WA
$8.50
14 Hands | Pinot Grigio | Washington State
$8.50
Chateau Ste. Michelle | Merlot | Woodinville, WA
$9.00
Clos Du Bois | Cabernet | Sonoma Valley, CA
$9.00
Castle Rock | Pinot Noir | Monterey County, CA
$9.00
Coffee
Cappuccino
$5.25
Coffee
Mel's blend.
$3.75
Iced Coffee
$3.75
Espresso
$3.75
Cafe Latte
$5.25
Cafe Mocha
$5.25
Iced Cappuccino
$5.25
Espresso Milk Shake
$7.95
Brewed Decaf
$3.75
Soy, Almond Or Regular Milk
$2.85
Cocktail of Champagne
Fresh Squeezed OJ Mimosas
$5.00
Peach Bellini, Poinsettia
$5.00
Adult Beverages | Spiked Milkshakes
Caramel Dream
Sweet caramel blended inside our classic vanilla milkshake with rum infused sake.
$12.00
Banana Foster
The classic desert made into with vanilla, banana, cinnamon, and rum infused sake.
$12.00
Gold Coffee
Our famous coffee milkshake spiked with rum infused sake and vanilla.
$12.00
Mimosa
Mimosa
With fresh squeezed orange juice!
$5.00
Arnold Schwarzenegger’s All-Star Menu
Impossible Burrito
Impossible “meat”, avocado, pico de gallo, black beans, hash browns, vegan cheese topped with red and green salsa. Served with your choice of fruit or potato.
$17.75
High Protein Breakfast
Scrambled egg whites, grilled chicken breast topped with sautéed mushrooms, asparagus spears and tomato slices.