Mel's Drive-In

Category: Diner

Address: 2165 Lombard St, San Francisco, CA 94123, USA

Phone: +14159212867

Opening hours

Sunday: 7AM–12AM

Monday: 7AM–12AM

Tuesday: 7AM–12AM

Wednesday: 7AM–12AM

Thursday: 7AM–12AM

Friday: 7AM–3AM

Saturday: 7AM–3AM

Reviews

Veronica Interiano

Jun 29, 2022

I was really excited to have breakfast here but it was a disappointment...waiter took a long time to come greet us and get our beverage order, by the time he showed up we were ready to order food. Our beverages didn't come out until half way thru our meal. It really wasn't at all what I had expected 😕. I had to admit defeat to my husband who didn't even want to eat here to begin with.

Mary Koh

Jun 7, 2022

The diner was bustling every time we walked past. Managed to dine in on the morning before we left. Wonderful old-schooled diner with the jukebox machine on each table. Food was wonderfully delicious and good portion. Great place to have your brunch and lunch as the menu was quite extensive.

Miriam Walsh

Mar 23, 2022

This place has history and a great atmosphere. Unfortunately, their staffing was really low the night we were there. The staff that WERE there were so nice, but they just couldn't handle the volume. The food was perfect diner food. Great rye bread for the tuna and patty melts, and a good chicken dinner with homemade mashers and gravy. Glad we went! Hope they get more help for their staff soon.

Sibin Stephen

Jan 17, 2022

Old school type diner with a nice ambiance. Came here and sat for about 2 hours with some coffee, very nice waiters and didn't feel like I was being rushed at all. They have a parking lot as well which is pretty nice, one of the main reasons I even walked in. If you are visiting SF and don't want to deal with parking, this would be a great place!

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Questions & Answers

do you have music from a band or coin operated system which means you are the dj?

Amanda Cousins | Aug 28, 2021
Carl Purifoy | Aug 29, 2021

I remember those, but, no I don't.

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do you order up front or does the waitress come to you?

Amanda Cousins | Dec 26, 2020
Amanda Cousins | Dec 27, 2020

the waitress does come to your table and you order from her at your table and then the waiter comes to bring it

Can the concierge 💁‍♀️ call to reserve a table? It’s a special feature of the 🏨.

Amanda Cousins | Dec 26, 2020
Amanda Cousins | Dec 27, 2020

It’s a nice special feature of this place to Reserve a table and so on

do we have catering?

Amanda Cousins | Dec 27, 2019
Amanda Cousins | Dec 28, 2019

if you have a large party,order from us and we'll deliver the catering

Do we take reservations if with a large group of 8 people

Amanda Cousins | Dec 27, 2019
Amanda Cousins | Dec 28, 2019

Yes we do if the guest of honor wants a evening cappuccino and dinner 🍽

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is there a reservation number the concierge can call?

Amanda Cousins | Nov 26, 2021
Amanda Cousins | Nov 27, 2021

call the main restaurant number for reservations for the restaurant

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what does a jukebox do?

Amanda Cousins | Nov 26, 2021
david rodrigues | Nov 27, 2021

You can choose the music that is on the Playlist. At Mels, it is oldies music.

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can you take photos before entering the restaurant and enjoying the meal?

Amanda Cousins | Aug 28, 2021
Lorie Brown | Aug 29, 2021

Yes Amanda cousins you can take pictures of Mel's diner and enjoy your meal it's a beautiful place

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is there group photos given by photographer during community dinner before our concert out front before coming in?

Amanda Cousins | Jul 29, 2021
Amanda Cousins | Jul 30, 2021

yes,along with our guests from germany and then enter and then I'll give a toast and then everybody is seated for dinner

can you offer a formal place setting here?

Amanda Cousins | Dec 26, 2020
Amanda Cousins | Dec 27, 2020

if it's a dinner before the concert,we do have it for everybody to accomodate with multiple courses

Do we put Christmas 🎄 decorations for holidays?

Amanda Cousins | Dec 26, 2020
Amanda Cousins | Dec 27, 2020

A wreath or a garland on the inside of the restaurant for decor for the season

What’s appropriate attire here for a formal dinner 🍽

Amanda Cousins | Dec 26, 2020
Kendal Wenger | Dec 27, 2020

This is a diner, formal wear not needed.

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Do we give coffee during evening hours?

Amanda Cousins | Dec 26, 2020
Nicolas Montaña Martinez | Dec 27, 2020

Yeap

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Do we have public transportation options here? Like buses 🚍🚏

Amanda Cousins | Dec 26, 2020
Go Go | Dec 27, 2020

The public transit stop is actually right out front of Mel's quite conveniently.

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how much should we tip the waiter?

Amanda Cousins | Dec 27, 2019
Amanda Cousins | Dec 28, 2019

15% of the bill is good service at this restaurant as well

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any reservations for guest-of-honor for dinner before the concert?

Amanda Cousins | Dec 27, 2019
Freddy Gonzalez | Dec 28, 2019

I'd call in and see what they can do for you I'm sure they will accommodate

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do we take reservations when we have more than two people people in the party?

Amanda Cousins | Dec 27, 2019
John E Henderson | Dec 28, 2019

No reservations required

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Good evening, What budget for a dinner at Meels?

aubigney | Dec 26, 2020
M qasim M qasim | Dec 27, 2020

Manki

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do we take reservations?

Amanda Cousins | Dec 27, 2019
Freddy Gonzalez | Dec 28, 2019

No reservation needed

Is there parking

Joe Mendoza | Dec 27, 2018
Bheshaj Joshi | Dec 28, 2018

Yes there is. I wouldn't say plenty but if the place isn't busy when you go there, you should be okay.

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Do they deliver here to the marriot hotel on veterans blvd?

Everox R.A. | Jan 30, 2021
Stephanie Evans | Jan 31, 2021

They will through Uber Eats

what is offered on the menu for breakfast?

Amanda Cousins | Dec 26, 2020
Melissa (Travel and Rv Living) | Dec 27, 2020

They have great deals at the one in san francisco. Here's their menu https://originalmels.com/food-drink/

from the ritz carlton do I have to walk or take the cable car?

Amanda Cousins | Dec 27, 2019
Jon Hidden-Coley | Dec 28, 2019

It's about an hours walk from The Ritz Carlton. Better to take the Cable Car, or Uber / Lyft.

Do you serve breakfast

Dorinda Medeiros | Dec 27, 2019
PJ B | Dec 28, 2019

Yes. Very good breakfast in fact.

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