Mel's Drive-In: Santa Monica

Start Your Engines! Lets Cruise Back in Time! Classic Car Show at Mels Drive-In Santa Monica Sunday, September 8th!

� EXCITING NEWS, MEL’S FAM! �
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Classic Cars & Coffee, Join us this Sunday, July 28th 8am-10am, for our car show(90s and older) at Mel’s Drive-in on Sunset Blvd!

Burger cravings, answered 🍔

We’re excited to announce our NEW July 4th merch drop - launching tomorrow! 🇺🇸🦅

Mark your calendars, you won’t want to miss this.

Available in-store and online at melsdrive-in.com on June 28th

Celebrate Father’s Day at Mel’s Drive-In this Sunday, June 16th 🍔 Treat Dad to a mouthwatering Smashburger, crispy fries, and a refreshing draft beer for just $20.

Rise and shine, it’s breakfast time! 🌞🍳🥞 Whether you’re an early bird or a late riser, at Mel’s you can enjoy a big breakfast any time of day. So grab a seat, relax, and dig in!😋🥓

Celebrate Memorial Day weekend at Mel’s Drive-In with good food, great company, and plenty of fun! 🇺🇸 Indulge in our delicious burgers, fries, and milkshakes while enjoying the holiday festivities. Join us as we honor and remember the brave men and women who have served our country with gratitude and respect. Make lasting memories this Memorial Day weekend at Mel’s Drive-In! 🍔🍟🥤

Throwback to VANAMA at on Sunset Strip🚘

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This Veterans Day, our hearts are filled with deep gratitude for the incredible heroes who've dedicated their lives to our country 🇺🇸

Let's take a moment to recognize these leaders. Your service and your sacrifices inspire us all. Thank you!

The Chocolate🍫 (left) or The Penguin🐧 (right)? Either way, you're in for a delicious treat! Pair it with a burger and you have the perfect meal!

A sight for sore eyes! Mels on kodak 35mm
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📍 Sunset location
✨open 24 hours Fri-Sun

📍 Lombard St (SF)
✨ open til 3am Fri & Sat

📍 open til 11pm or midnight daily, hours vary by location

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"I’ll take the Lana shake and a burger 🍔" -

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Golden milkshake brought the new Bachelor to the yaaard. 🌹 Have you watched the new series yet??

Treat your kids to a yummy meal on wheels! 🚙

Our Kids Menu features Grilled Cheese and Burgers served on classic cars, making mealtime an exciting adventure for both kids and parents🚗🍔

See you soon!
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Tonight's aesthetic: Milkshakes at our Celebrity Bar✨✨✨

Did you know that tucked away inside our Hollywood location is our best-kept secret? The Celebrity Bar. Head on over and sip spiked milkshakes and cocktails under a starry glass ceiling, surrounded by classic Hollywood charm and iconic photos.

📍Hollywood - 1660 NORTH HIGHLAND
HOLLYWOOD, CA 90028

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You, me, and a booth tonight?🥤

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📍 Lombard Street (SF)⁠
📍 Mel's Kitchen (SF)⁠
📍 Geary Boulevard Richmond District (SF)⁠
📍 Santa Monica⁠
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📍 Sherman Oaks⁠

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Celebrate National Coffee Day today with our $6 Espresso milkshakes and $2 Coffees all day long!☕️🎉

To redeem this, just mention this post to our staff. Valid at all locations Friday, September 29, 2023 in-store only. Cheers!

Taking a moment today to reflect on September 11th. It's been over two decades since that tragic day, but we continue to remember and honor the lives lost, and the strength that brought our nation together 🇺🇸❤️

Mondays are groovier at Mel's! 🎶

Swing by and fuel up on delicious burgers, shakes, and smiles that'll take you back in time!

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50s homestyle burgers but make it vegan! 🍔🍃

You heard that right! We've got amazing vegan options for all our vegan friends out there! Head over to your nearest Mels!

📍 4th & Mission (SF)⁠
📍 Lombard Street (SF)⁠
📍 Mel’s Kitchen (SF)⁠
📍 Geary Boulevard Richmond District (SF)⁠
📍 Santa Monica⁠
📍 Hollywood⁠
📍 West Hollywood⁠
📍 Sherman Oaks⁠

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It's HOT!!!!☀️ Cruise on over and cool off in this hot hot heat with our thick old fashioned milkshakes!🥤Plus, we've got delightful vegan options available too, so everyone can join in on the fun! 🌱

Just showin some love to our bay area locations💙 What's your favorite memory of Mel's?

Moody throwback of our Geary location 📸

Follow the neon lights! ✨

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Happy 4th of July from our Mel's family to yours! 🇺🇸

We hope your day is filled with lots of delicious all-American food, love, and unforgettable memories. 🎉🎇

All our locations will be OPEN today.

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When you're at Mels, there's a pretty high chance you'll run into something like this, straight out of the golden era✨

Can you name these awesome rides?⬇️

GIVEAWAY ALERT! 🥳 We’re giving away a pair of tickets to 1 lucky winner to the July Fourth Fireworks Spectacular with The Beach Boys at the Hollywood Bowl on July 4th, 2023! 🎆

These American icons embody the California lifestyle and they're ready to bring their timeless energy to the stage. With an impressive touring history and over 100 million records sold, this show is an absolute must-see! 🎶✨

For a chance to win:
1️⃣Follow and
2️⃣Tag a friend you’d bring with you in the comments below!
3️⃣ Share this post to your stories for bonus entries

This giveaway ends on 06/23/23 at 11:59PM PT. Winners will be selected at random and announced via IG stories shortly after the giveaway ends.

Didn’t win tickets? Head to link in bio to grab your own!

This Father's Day, let's celebrate the incredible dads who have shaped us into who we are today. Treat him to a special meal today, whether he's in the mood for a burger, some breakfast classics, or his diner faves.

Happy Father's Day to all the fathers & father figures out there!

And shoutout to Steven Weiss (in center, the son of Mel Weiss) and father to our current owners & operators Colton + Chasen.

Pancake Lovers!🥞 Join us this weekend for the fluffiest stack of pancakes you'll ever taste! 🤤 Whether you like 'em plain, drenched in maple syrup or loaded with your favorite toppings, we've got you covered.

Not sure which toppings to try? Just ask our team and we'll take it from there😋