Buffalo Wings
Red hot
Los Angeles, CA
Red hot
Served with BBQ sauce
American fries topped with chili. "You gotta try them!"
Served with marinara sauce
Homemade tortilla chips topped with braised short ribs, beans, cheddar cheese, jalapeños, sour cream, salsa & guacamole
Fresh avocado spread on multi-grain toast with three poached organic eggs, sea salt, and red pepper flakes
Our delicious buttermilk biscuits smothered in our in-house gravy
Ham, Swiss, green peppers, onions and mushrooms
Green onions, grilled potatoes
Flour tortilla rolled with three scrambled eggs, chorizo & cheddar cheese, topped with pico de gallo, tomatillo salsa & sour cream. Served with fruit or grilled potatoes
Sliced avocado, onions, jack cheese & crisp bacon
Served with tomato, onions, sprouts, and pickles on a whole wheat bun
Juicy 1/3-lb. ground turkey patty served on a whole wheat bun.
Chef's choice. Topped with sautéed mushrooms and jack cheese
A juicy 1/3-lb. hamburger patty with melted Swiss, grilled onions on grilled marbled rye. "An old favorite"
Shoestring fried onions piled high on our Angus beef, sharp cheddar cheese, fresh butter lettuce, beefsteak tomato, homemade Mel's 1000 island. Served on a soft brioche bun with American fries
San Francisco, CA - Pale Lager ~ ABV: 4.9% - Golden color, distinctive aroma, creamy head, balanced depth of flavor and smooth finish
Paso Robles, CA - Blonde Ale ~ ABV: 4.7% - A light, refreshing ale
In season
Angus beef individually baked loaf with a ketchup glaze. Served with lumpy mashed potatoes & gravy, fresh vegetables, roll & butter
Chicken breast seasoned with garlic and fresh herbs, served with mashed potatoes & gravy, veggies, roll & butter
Served with grilled asparagus & rice pilaf, roll & butter
Served the old-fashioned way with stuffing, homemade gravy, lumpy mashed potatoes, fresh vegetables, roll & butter
Orange, strawberries, carrots
Orange, apple, turmeric, ginger, lemon
Spinach, kale, parsley, celery, apple, lemon
Spinach, kale, celery, apple, beet, carrot, lemon, ginger
Watermelon, apple, mint, lime
Thick, creamy and rich – add 50¢ to milk shakes
"It's been a long time"
Marshmallow & chocolate
Served with fresh fruit
Served with milk and raisins
Fresh, crisp romaine lettuce tossed with Caesar dressing, topped with grated parmesan cheese and crunchy seasoned croutons
Chopped turkey breast on a bed of lettuce with tomatoes, avocado, bleu cheese, chopped egg, carrots, black olives and Italian dressing
Tossed with cucumber, red onion, roasted corn, red beans, cherry tomatoes and lemon vinaigrette
Broiled marinated chicken breast, served on a bed of crisp lettuce with tomato, cucumber, avocado, egg, jack cheese, our own salsa & choice of dressing
Tossed greens, tomatoes, carrots, cucumbers & choice of dressing
Grilled albacore tuna salad with cheddar cheese on rye —"My favorite"
Served with fresh tomatoes, lettuce and sourdough
"Old favorite" on sourdough
Boneless, skinless, tender breast of chicken marinated with spices with lettuce, tomato, mayo, red onion & sliced avocado on toasted sourdough or hamburger bun
Ginger, lemon, apple cider, cayenne
With gravy
Served on a brioche bun, with Mel's special sauce & pickle "Absolutely delicious" Caramelized onions by request
Ground turkey topped with goat cheese, arugula and caramelized onions served on a brioche bun with Mel's sauce
Braised short rib served on a brioche bun, pickles and horseradish aioli
Mango, spinach, kale, lemon, apple juice
Dragonfruit, mango, strawberry, banana, coconut water
Acai, blueberries, strawberries, banana, apple juice, almond milk
Banana, peanut butter, cinnamon, cocoa nibs, maca, coffee, almond milk
Banana, plant-based protein, flax oil, glutamine, cinnamon, almond milk
Friday only served in a fresh sourdough bread bowl
Served with onions and grated cheese. "Mel's family recipe"
With noodles. "The best in town"
The classic desert made into with vanilla, banana, cinnamon, and rum infused sake
Sweet caramel blended inside our classic vanilla milkshake with bourbon infused sake
Our famous coffee milkshake spiked with bourbon infused sake and vanilla
Allergen information is provided as a guide and is not medical advice. Always confirm with your healthcare provider and inform restaurant staff about dietary restrictions before ordering.
2 any style, with our special grilled potatoes
With one free-range egg & choice of bacon, turkey sausage or sausage
With cheddar, bacon, green onions and maple syrup
Fresh fruit in season with a side of Greek yogurt and honey
The original
Mel's famous chili with cheddar cheese
Served with grilled potatoes or fresh hash browns
House speciality, add cinnamon
White mushrooms, Swiss, and fresh green onion
Our New York steak served with grilled potatoes, 3 eggs your way, and your choice of toast
Our classic favorite French toast with fresh strawberries, bananas and Nutella drizzled on top
In house made pancakes served the old fashioned way
A breakfast classic! Scrambled free-range eggs, bacon & American cheese on grilled sourdough. Served with your choice of potatoes or fruit.
With one free-range egg & choice of bacon, ham or sausage
3 free-range eggs, any style with our special grilled potatoes
Ham, avocado, cheddar cheese & a little sour cream on top
Two local organic eggs sunny side up over Angus beef patties & grilled potato rounds served with fresh fruit
Molinari chorizo, green chili peppers, and Monteray Jack cheese, scrambled with three large free range farm fresh eggs
3 country fresh eggs, 2 pancakes & grilled potatoes
Broccoli, mushrooms, zucchini, yellow squash, red and green bell peppers
Ground turkey, spinach, mushrooms, parmesan cheese & onions scrambled with two large free-range eggs
1/2-lb. Angus beef topped with melted cheddar cheese, crisp bacon, avocado, lettuce, sliced tomato & red onion on grilled sourdough
Classic American favorite made as only we know how. Juicy 1/3-lb. Angus ground beef served on a sesame seed bun, your choice of cheese with crisp lettuce, tomato, onion, mayonnaise & pickles
Plant based vegan burger patty with tomato, onions, sprouts, and pickles on a whole wheat bun
With strawberry topping
With whipped cream
Fried crispy on the outside, tender and juicy on the inside, with coleslaw, fries, roll & honey
Broiled, with green salad, mashed potatoes, fresh vegetables & roll
Served with home style creamy mash potatoes, fresh sautéed vegetables, & demi-glace (Mel's speciality)
With vanilla ice cream and strawberries, whipped cream
Our classic milkshake blended with marshmallow & chocolate syrup "Our tribute to the Penguin Diner"
Chocolate, strawberry or vanilla
Cashew milk dairy-free vanilla ice cream, almond milk, and vegan chocolate chip blended as a new Mel's classic!
Charbroiled chicken breast on shredded lettuce, cheddar, black beans, guacamole, salsa & sour cream in a crisp taco shell
Fresh spinach, strawberries & blueberries topped with feta cheese & candied walnuts served with honey-balsamic vinaigrette
On toasted sourdough with lettuce & tomato
Our in-house buttermilk fried chicken breast served on a soft brioche bun topped with homemade coleslaw, pickled red onions, Creole mustard, and pickles
Jack, Swiss & cheddar on sourdough
Piled high on toasted 9 grain with avocado, lettuce, tomato, and mayo
Breast of turkey, bacon, lettuce & tomato piled on toasted sourdough
Real winner" thin slices of roast beef on our garlic butter French baguette served with in house au jus with American fries
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
Thinly sliced corned beef, fresh raw sauerkraut, 1,000 island dressing & melted Monterey Jack on grilled marbled rye
Braised short ribs, jack, Swiss & cheddar on grilled sourdough
Avocado, sprouts, hummus & tomatoes served on 9-grain bread with a fresh fruit cup