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AMERICAN DINER SINCE 1947 THE STORY OF ANAN AMERICANAMERICAN DINERDINER

1947–1975

As a pioneer in the restaurant industry, MELS began its history as Mels Drive-Ins in San Francisco back in 1947. David “Mel” Weiss and Harold Dobbs built their first car hop eatery, inspired by similar restaurants serving motorists in Los Angeles. It didn’t take long for the first unit to multiply into eleven! Six Mels became landmarks in the Bay Area with additional clusters achieving their own notoriety in Stockton and Sacramento. They reigned for almost twenty years growing to over 35 restaurants. Mels Drive-Ins peaked in popularity in the 1960’s and ended up selling in 1972.

1985–1987

Steven Weiss, David “Mel” Weiss’ son, had an itch to bring back the Mels “good times.” Succumbing to his son’s urgings, a grand re-opening of Mels Drive-In took place in 1985. Soon afterwards, there were opportunities to grow and Mels Drive-Ins added 3 more restaurants. An unfortunate rift developed between father and son. Soon thereafter, an agreement was made that David “Mel” Weiss would continue on as “The Original Mels”, while his son, Steven, would create Mels “Next Generation” and operated as Mels Drive-Ins.

1987 TO THE FUTURE

The Original Mels, serving All-American Family favorites, currently has multiple locations throughout Northern California and Northern Nevada with more to come. The Original Mels is committed to honoring our 70 year history by continuing to serve great food at great value, treating every customer like family, respecting and supporting our own employees to reach their own life goals. We also have a foundational commitment to reach and affect positive change with as many lives that we are honored to come in contact with by investing our time, our resources and our caring. Mels HOTCAKESHOTCAKES Buttermilk HOTCAKES made with VANILLA and PURE CANE SUGAR.

STRAWBERRY HOTCAKES GHIRARDELLI CHOCOLATE With whipped cream. CHIP HOTCAKES With whipped cream. FULL STACK FULL STACK (3) HOTCAKES (3) 1370 Cal. FULL STACK (3) 1130 Cal. 1540 Cal. BANANA HOTCAKES SHORT STACK With whipped cream. BACON HOTCAKES Full stack with pieces of HOTCAKES (2) FULL STACK (3) bacon inside. 850 Cal. 1410 Cal. FULL STACK (3) All HOTCAKES served BLUEBERRY HOTCAKES 1255 Cal. with and MAPLE SYRUP With whipped cream. WHIPPED BUTTER. FULL STACK (3) 1350 Cal. FROM THE GRIDDLE

FRENCH TOAST Batter-dipped and grilled. 1080 Cal. TWO PLUS TWO Two hotcakes, 2 bacon or 2 STRAWBERRY FRENCH TOAST sausage links and 2 eggs, French toast topped with strawberries. 1320 Cal. any style. Waffle or French toast may be substituted for hotcakes. STRAWBERRY BELGIAN WAFFLE 1240-1560 Cal.* With whipped cream. 1400 Cal.

CHICKEN & WAFFLES Our Belgian waffle served with 4 chicken tenders, BELGIAN WAFFLE maple syrup and a dusting of powdered sugar. Made with fresh eggs and sweet cream 1430-1720 Cal.* butter. 1160 Cal. HALF DEEP-FRIED CHICKEN 2080-2370 Cal.* FIVE CHICKEN WINGS 1655-1940 Cal.* BEVERAGES

Add CHERRY, VANILLA or CHOCOLATE SYRUP to any drink

MELS SPECIALLY BLENDED COFFEE 0 Cal. SOFT DRINKS 0-300 Cal.* Fresh brewed Regular or Decaf. Jumbo Drink (Jumbo Drink refills at no charge) Lemonade, Sprite, Coca Cola, Diet Coke, HOT TEA SERVICE 0 Cal. Fanta Orange, Root Beer, Pibb Xtra or Raspberry Iced Tea. HOT CHOCOLATE 230 Cal. FRESH BREWED ICED TEA 0 Cal. MILK (14 oz.) 240 Cal. DOMESTIC OR PREMIUM BEER 110-180 Cal.* CHOCOLATE MILK (14 oz.) 350 Cal. We offer imported, domestic and micro brewery beers. JUICE (REGULAR) (14 oz.) 190 Cal. JUICE (LARGE) (22 oz.) 300 Cal. WINE 130-210 Cal.* Orange, grapefruit, V8, apple or cranberry. Our house wines by the glass.

MIMOSA 140 Cal.

HASH BROWNS or our famous MELS POTATOES, made with premium, baked red potatoes, diced and grilled white onions and BREAKFASTBREAKFAST topped with green onions and Mels special seasoning salt. PLEASE TELL YOUR SERVER if you prefer Substitute Egg Beaters at no charge. NO ONIONS. TURKEY SAUSAGE now available. favorites SIDES BREAKFAST BURRITO ONE EGG 90 Cal. Tortilla filled with 2 eggs WOLFMAN JACK scrambled with cheese, Two pancakes, 2 eggs, 2 OATMEAL 145-315 Cal.* country sausage, Mels potatoes strips of bacon, 1 country and a touch of country gravy. MELS POTATOES 230 Cal. sausage and ham with Comes with a side of sour cream hash browns or Mels HASH BROWNS 280 Cal. and salsa. 1820-1870 Cal.* potatoes. 1730-1780 Cal.* TOASTED BAGEL SAN FRANCISCO W/ CREAM CHEESE 330 Cal. CORNED BEEF SCRAMBLE HASH & EGGS BLUEBERRY MUFFIN Three fresh eggs, ground beef, Housemade with FOOD FACT 340-480 Cal.* Mels seasoning salt, fresh CORNED BEEF HASH bell peppers and made with HOUSEMADE mushrooms and spinach OVEN ROASTED onions, served with CORNED BEEF and BRAN MUFFIN scrambled with green onions and our Mels diced fresh fruit and toast. red potatoes. 380-520 Cal.* topped with Parmesan cheese. Served with toast. 1230-1690 Cal.* BUTTERMILK 1170-1630 Cal.* BISCUITS & GRAVY (2 Biscuits) 996 Cal. SUNRISE SANDWICH Breakfast sandwich with 2 HUEVOS RANCHEROS scrambled eggs and your choice ENGLISH MUFFIN Two eggs with corn tortillas, of bacon, ham or country sausage 130-330 Cal.* shredded Jack and cheddar and American cheese, served on cheese, topped with avocado, TOAST W/ BUTTER & JELLY grilled, thick sourdough bread. 210-410 Cal.* ranchero sauce and sour cream. 1050-1380 Cal.* Served with refried beans. HAM 1050-1100 Cal.* 170 Cal. BACON, EGG & AVOCADO BURRITO CHORIZO & EGGS SAUSAGE A large, grilled flour tortilla stuffed Three farm-fresh scrambled eggs (4 Links) 360 Cal. with smoked bacon, scrambled with authentic chorizo. Topped eggs, tomato, avocado and cheese. with cheese, sour cream, fanned BACON Served with a side of salsa. (4 Strips) 248 Cal. avocado, a sprinkle of green 1620-1670 Cal.* onions, salsa and corn tortillas. COUNTRY SAUSAGE ADD SAUSAGE & DICED HAM Served with refried beans instead (2 Patties) 380 Cal. of potatoes. 1325 Cal.* Mels STEAKS 6 OZ. NEW YORK STEAK CHICKEN-FRIED STEAK 10 OZ. REGULAR CUT RIB-EYE & TWO EGGS & TWO EGGS STEAK & TWO EGGS 910-1370 Cal.* 1280-1740 Cal.* 1160-1620 Cal.*

EGGS BENEDICT

CALIFORNIA BENEDICT EGGS BENEDICT EGGS FLORENTINE Grilled English muffin halves Choice of ham, sliced avocado Grilled English muffin halves topped with 3 strips of bacon, or country sausage on a grilled topped with sliced tomato, fresh grilled tomato slices, avocado, English muffin, topped with spinach, poached eggs and poached eggs and hollandaise poached eggs and hollandaise hollandaise sauce. sauce. 1145-1195 Cal.* sauce. 1130-1440 Cal.* 970-1020 Cal.*

* CALORIE RANGE Additional Nutrition Information available upon request. 2,000 Calories a day is used for general nutrition advice, but calorie needs vary. ** CONSUMING RAW OR UNDERCOOKED MEATS, POULTRY, SEAFOOD, SHELLFISH OR EGGS MAY INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOODBORNE ILLNESS. EGGS BY THE #S Mels SKILLETSSKILLETS Served with HASH BROWNS or Served over HASH BROWNS or MELS POTATOES with choice of: MELS POTATOES TOAST, MUFFIN or BISCUIT & GRAVY. (Except The Hangover and Hangover II) with choice of: TOAST, MUFFIN or BISCUIT & GRAVY. SANTA FE SKILLET Bacon and Ortega chiles 1. 2 EGGS, ANY STYLE COUNTRY SKILLET 570-1030 Cal.* scrambled with eggs and topped with avocado and melted cheese. A combination of Served with salsa and sour cream scrambled eggs, diced on the side. 1310-1770 Cal.* country sausage, link 2. 2 EGGS, 3 SAUSAGES OR sausage and bacon, all 3 STRIPS OF BACON covered with melted (2 EGGS, 3 SAUSAGES) CHORIZO SKILLET mixed cheese and our 880-1340 Cal.* Mels potatoes with authentic country gravy. (3 STRIPS OF BACON) chorizo, tomato, green onion and 1130-1440 Cal.* 800-1260 Cal.* melted cheese. Topped with 2 farm-fresh eggs any style, sliced fresh avocado and a dollop of sour 3. DICED HAM & cream. Served with corn tortillas or THE HANGOVER SCRAMBLED EGGS toast. 1450-1910 Cal.* We cover your choice of potatoes 745-1205 Cal.* with 2 biscuits, 2 country sausages and country gravy. Top it with 2 ALICE’S WESTERN SKILLET eggs, any style. 1790-1840 Cal.* 4. 3 EGGS, 4 SAUSAGES OR Ham, bell peppers, onions and tomatoes, scrambled with eggs 2 SLICES OF BACON 4 STRIPS OF BACON and topped with mixed cheese. OR DICED HAM (3 EGGS, 4 SAUSAGES) 1060-1520 Cal.* 1230-1690 Cal.* (4 STRIPS OF BACON) HANGOVER II Choice of potatoes, 2 biscuits, 2 950-1410 Cal.* FOOD FACT Applewood sausage links, 2 pieces of bacon SMOKED BACON and ham steak. Smothered in Thick Cut 5. 2 EGGS, COUNTRY country gravy and topped with 3 SAUSAGE, HAMBURGER eggs, any style. 1960-2010 Cal.* PATTY OR HAM STEAK (2 EGGS, COUNTRY SAUSAGE) 1170-1630 Cal.* (2 EGGS, HAMBURGER Three Egg OMELETTES PATTY) 960-1420 Cal.* Served with HASH BROWNS or MELS POTATOES with choice of: (2 EGGS, HAM STEAK) TOAST, MUFFIN or BISCUIT & GRAVY. Add a side of FRESH FRUIT. 840-1300 Cal.* MEAT & CHEESE VEGETARIAN Choose from country ham, A blend of Jack and cheddar 6. 1 EGG, 2 SAUSAGES OR sausage or bacon with Jack and cheese, green onions, sliced 2 STRIPS OF BACON cheddar cheeses. 970-1430 Cal.* avocado, sautéed mushrooms, (1 EGG, 2 SAUSAGES) tomato and sour cream. ORDER ALL 3 MEATS 660-1110 Cal.* 1110-1570 Cal.* (1 EGG, 2 STRIPS OF BACON) 1110-1570 Cal.* 600-1050 Cal.* TEX-MEX CALIFORNIA Stuffed with Mels seasoned chorizo, Ortega chiles, diced OMELETTE tomato, chopped green onion, Stuffed with tomato, ranchero sauce, melted Jack bacon, cheese, sliced Gourmet cheese and sour cream. avocado and topped with a dollop of sour cream. your MELS POTATOES 1120-1580 Cal.* or HASH BROWNS 1245-1705 Cal.* Add mixed cheese, bacon, green onions DENVER OMELETTE and sour cream. Three-egg omelette EGG-WHITE OMELETTE stuffed with ham, Egg whites with Swiss cheese, FOOD FACT fresh sautéed mushrooms, diced POTATOES 665 Cal. grilled peppers, NATURAL HICKORY HASH BROWNS 715 Cal. onions and cheese SMOKED tomato, avocado and fresh mix. Served with HAM spinach. Served with fresh fruit. toast. 860-1320 Cal.* 770-850 Cal.*

MELS CLASSIC SAMPLER MOZZARELLA STICKS CHEESE Chicken strips, onion rings, Battered, fried and served with QUESADILLA mozzarella sticks, BBQ pork marinara sauce. 700-730 Cal.* Jack and cheddar cheese rib-tips and chicken wings on a with green onion, tomato, bed of Mels fries with ranch guacamole, salsa and sour dressing and marinara sauce. BEER BATTERED cream on a flour tortilla. 2110 Cal. ONION RINGS 1190-1220 Cal.* Sweet Spanish onions thick-cut, double dipped in beer batter and CHICKEN ZESTY CHICKEN WINGS fried crispy. 780 Cal. 1320-1350 Cal.* Mels original or try them with Buffalo sauce. Served with ranch. BBQ PORK RIB-TIPS (8 Wings) 900-1230 Cal.* Pecan wood smoked and tossed in our Mels Tangy BBQ Sauce. 1380 Cal.

MelsFRIES CLASSIC MELS FRIES GARLIC MELS FRIES Skin on and sprinkled with Tossed with fresh garlic and GOURMET Mels special seasonings. 570 Cal. sprinkled with Parmesan cheese. MELS FRIES 840 Cal. Mels fries covered with chopped bacon, melted CURLY MELS FRIES Jack and cheddar 690 Cal. CHILI MELS FRIES cheeses, diced green With cheddar, Jack cheese onions and a dollop of CHEESE MELS FRIES and chopped onions. sour cream. 1005 Cal. With mixed Jack and cheddar. 1170 Cal. 1015 Cal. SWEET POTATO MELS FRIES 710 Cal. MelsBASKETS FIVE PIECE JUMBO THE COMBO SHRIMP BASKET With 3 pieces of jumbo shrimp Served with cocktail or tartar and 2 pieces of Alaskan cod. BBQ PORK RIB-TIP sauce, coleslaw and Mels fries. Served with cocktail or tartar BASKET 970-1010 Cal.* sauce, coleslaw and Mels fries. Pecan wood smoked. 990-1210 Cal.* Served with Mels fries and coleslaw. 1460 Cal. THREE PIECE BEER BATTERED COD ZESTY CHICKEN WINGS Alaskan cod served with cocktail & FRIES CHICKEN TENDERLOIN or tartar sauce, coleslaw and Mels original or try them with STRIPS Mels fries. 1050-1230 Cal.* Buffalo sauce. Served with ranch Choice of ranch or BBQ on a bed of Mels fries. sauce on a bed of 1300-1630 Cal.* Mels fries. 1240-1410 Cal.*

MELS HOUSE SIDE SALAD CHICKEN FAJITA SALAD Bed of greens topped with MELS COBB SALAD Breast of chicken, red and green cherry tomatoes, cucumbers and Lettuce, chopped bacon, peppers and sautéed onions, croutons. 105-420 Cal.* diced chicken, avocado, served over a bed of greens with green onions, hardboiled salsa, guacamole and sour cream. egg, tomato and bleu cheese 530 Cal.* ICEBERG WEDGE SALAD crumbles. Topped with crumbled bleu 790-1105 Cal.* cheese, bacon, and chopped CHEF SALAD tomatoes. Choice of Housemade An Original Mels favorite with Bleu Cheese or Housemade CRISPY CHICKEN SALAD julienne strips of turkey, ham, Hidden Valley Ranch dressing. Fresh diced tomatoes, cheese and hard-boiled egg 445 Cal. crumbled bacon, sliced over a bed of greens. Served hardboiled egg and shredded with your choice of Housemade Jack and cheddar cheese Bleu Cheese or Housemade CHICKEN CAESAR SALAD on a bed of crisp lettuce and Thousand Island. 535-850 Cal.* Classic Caesar salad topped with topped with crispy sliced breast of chicken. Served with chicken or Buffalo-style cheese toast. 1040 Cal. chicken dipped in our hot wing sauce. 910-1225 Cal.*

SOUP & CHILI

TWO FRESH HOT SELECTIONS MELS CHILI BOWL CLAM CHOWDER (FRIDAYS ONLY) EVERYDAY With cornbread, melted cheddar CUP cheese and onions. CUP 865 Cal. With crackers. 230 Cal.* With crackers. 70-230 Cal.* BOWL BOWL With cornbread. 805 Cal. With cornbread. 595-805 Cal.*

MelsCOMBOS

HALF SANDWICH & MELS FRIES COMBO SOUP & SALAD Half sandwich, Mels fries and choice of cup of soup, luncheon Bowl of soup and Mels house or salad, homemade coleslaw, house-made pasta salad or cottage Caesar salad with cornbread. cheese. 785-1140 Cal.* 655-1460 Cal.* SANDWICH CHOICES: Turkey, Tuna, Ham, Roast Beef or Pastrami. Served On Grilled Sourdough Bread.

MILK SHAKES & MALTS DELUXE SHAKES && MALTS MELS SPECIALTY Served with the side tin. Hand-dipped with Some of our own, famous shake premium ice cream. flavors! Make it a Malt.

SHAKE 475-620 Cal.* SHAKE 500-705 Cal.* OLD-FASHIONED MALT 60 Cal. MALT 60 Cal. ORANGE CREAMSICLE Tastes as good as it sounds. CHOOSE FROM: Vanilla, FLAVORS: Vanilla, Chocolate, 390 Cal. Strawberry, Chocolate, Mocha Strawberry, Chocolate Chip Java, Oreo, Banana and Pineapple. Mint, Cookie Dough, and Pralines and Cream. CHOCOLATE LOVERS Chocolate with bananas or Oreos. 510 Cal. MELS KIDDIE For kids 10 and under.

SHAKE 345-415 Cal.* FLAVORS: Oreo, Strawberry, COOKIE MONSTER Chocolate, Vanilla, and Oreos with cookie dough ice MALT 40 Cal. Pineapple. cream. 660 Cal.

MelsSODA FOUNTAIN ROOT BEER FLOAT ROOT BEER FREEZE COKE FREEZE ORANGE FREEZE Root beer with a scoop of Root beer blended with Coke blended with Sprite blended with premium vanilla ice premium vanilla ice premium vanilla ice orange sherbet. cream. 330 Cal. cream. 480 Cal. cream. 480 Cal. 350 Cal.

AFTER ALL, THE ORIGINAL MELS IS THE BURGER, THE FRENCH FRY, AND THE MILKSHAKE. It’s playing a joke on friends by unscrewing the top of the salt shaker and ketchup cap. The Original Mels is the howlin’, prowlin’, Wolfman Jack...the phase-shift echo heard when walking past a row of roadsters tuned to the same raucous station. It’s the haunting sound of an electric guitar out of “chunka-chunka,” rhythm of “Green Onions” while crushing the circuit in a little deuce coupe, hair slicked back in a ducktail. The Original Mels is the generic haven for the automobile, the youthful hangouts fondly remembered, along with one’s first car, first date...and first kiss.

SAN FRANCISCO MUSHROOM & SWISS MELBURGER MELBURGER Grilled sourdough bread, a Beef patty on our signature bun, CLASSIC Melburger patty, cheddar cheese, brushed with mayo stacked on top MELBURGER bacon, avocado, grilled onion with of golden onion straws, draped Served with sliced Thousand Island dressing. with Swiss cheese and smothered tomato, lettuce, onion 1080-1405 Cal.* in sautéed mushrooms. and Thousand Island 1025-1350 Cal.* dressing. 855-1180 Cal.* BLEU MELBURGER ADD CHEESE Beef patty topped with bleu cheese JALAPEÑO MELBURGER 945-1270 Cal.* crumbles, deep-fried onion straws, Topped with sliced tomato, lettuce and tomato. jalapeños, lettuce, grilled onions, PATTY MELT 930-1255 Cal.* Thousand Island dressing and Grilled hamburger patty MAKE IT HOT, ADD BUFFALO SAUCE Pepper Jack cheese. 925-1250 Cal.* on rye bread with cheddar cheese, sautéed onion and tomato slices. BACON & CHEDDAR BIG BOPPER 900-1225 Cal.* MELBURGER Our classic Melburger with Draped with cheddar, two strips cheddar cheese, bacon strips and of bacon, lettuce, tomato, onion onion rings topped with barbecue and Thousand Island dressing. sauce. 985-1310 Cal.* 1065-1390 Cal.* FOOD FACT DEUCE COUPE We Serve CHILI MELBURGER Two large beef patties with NEVER FROZEN With chopped onions and choice of cheese, tomato, lettuce USDA CHOICE melted cheese. 1245-1570 Cal.* and onion with Thousand Island ANGUS dressing. 1340-1665 Cal.* BURGERS

CHICKEN, TURKEY & VEGGIE BURGERS

BBQ CRISPY CHICKEN VEGGIE MELBURGER MELBURGER Served on our signature whole CHICKEN BACON Chicken breast with cheddar wheat bun with honey mustard MELBURGER cheese, bacon strips and onion dressing, lettuce, tomato and Served on our signature rings topped with BBQ sauce and pickle. 625-950 Cal.* bun with bacon, lettuce, served on our signature bun. tomato, mayonnaise and 1070-1395 Cal.* EXTRAS onion straws SECOND EGG 955-1280 Cal.* PATTY CLASSIC CRISPY CHILI MUSHROOMS CHICKEN MELBURGER CHEESE Served on our signature bun with ONION (American, Jack, CHEDDAR TURKEY STRAWS Cheddar, Bleu lettuce, tomato and onion with MELBURGER Cheese, Swiss, a side of mayo. 860-1185 Cal.* BACON Pepper Jack) Mels turkey burger with mayo, AVOCADO topped with cheddar cheese on MAKE IT HOT, ADD BUFFALO SAUCE our signature whole wheat bun. SUBSTITUTE SIDE 980-1205 Cal.* GOURMET CHICKEN CHILI FRIES GARLIC FRIES MELBURGER GOURMET With Parmesan SANTA FE CHICKEN Our chicken breast dressed up FRIES cheese. with cheddar cheese, strips of CHEESE MELBURGER ONION bacon, lettuce, tomato and a FRIES Chicken breast with Jack cheese, RINGS creamy mustard sauce, served on CURLY FRIES Ortega chiles, lettuce, tomato, ADDITIONAL our signature whole wheat bun. guacamole and salsa served on a SWEET POTATO SIDE 875-1200 Cal.* FRIES wheat bun. 615-940 Cal.*

Served with your choice of: CUP OF SOUP, MELS HOUSE SALAD, COLESLAW, Served with your choice of: MELS FRIES, PASTA SALAD or COTTAGE CHEESE. CUP OF SOUP, MELS HOUSE SALAD, COLESLAW, MELS FRIES, PASTA SALAD or COTTAGE CHEESE. (Additional Side for)

FOOD FACT We Serve GRILLED CHEESE USDA CHOICE With Jack, cheddar and ANGUS ROAST BEEF FRENCH DIP REUBEN American cheeses. Sliced USDA Choice Pastrami 1115-1440 Cal.* or 625-950 Cal.* Angus oven roasted beef corned beef 1115-1440 Cal.* simmered in au jus on a with Swiss cheese, LOADED French roll. 645-970 Cal. sauerkraut and Thousand Island dressing on GRILLED CHEESE PHILLY-STYLE grilled rye. Monterey Jack, cheddar and 750-1075 Cal.* American cheese with bacon, tomato and onion. DOUBLE THE MEAT 655-980 Cal.*

HOT PASTRAMI ORIGINAL CHEESE STEAK Juicy thin sliced pastrami with lettuce and tomato on the side, SANDWICH stacked on our special Mels This one has it all! Served on BLT our 10” hoagie-style bun with hamburger bun. 655-980 Cal.* Classic with bacon, tender-sliced, grilled Sirloin steak lettuce and tomato. topped with sautéed mushrooms, 745-1070 Cal.* grilled onions and layered with cheese sauce, topped off with BLTA jalapeño and pepperoncini. CLUB SANDWICH With avocado. Carved breast of turkey, 815-1140 Cal.* 840-1165 Cal.* bacon, lettuce, tomato and mayonnaise on white CHILI-CHEESE DOG bread. 815-1140 Cal.* BLTE Mels hot dog with chopped onions With over-easy egg. and melted cheese. 1235-1560 Cal.* 830-1155 Cal.*

CHICKEN CLUB MELDOG Chicken breast served on our A full quarter pound, 100% French roll, topped with Jack all-beef hot dog, sliced and grilled. TUNA MELT ON RYE Served on a steak roll with cheese, avocado, bacon, lettuce, With cheddar cheese and lettuce, tomato, pickles, avocado tomato and mayonnaise. sliced tomato. 850-1175 Cal.* 1305-1630 Cal.* and sliced onions. 805-1130 Cal.* GRILLED HAM & CHEESE With Jack, cheddar, and American cheeses with sliced ham. OPEN-FACED SANDWICHES 805-1130 Cal.* TUNA SALAD Hot sandwiches come with MASHED POTATOES, GRAVY and SANDWICH FRESH-CUT VEGETABLES. Albacore White Tuna with mayonnaise, lettuce and ORIGINAL RECIPE FRESH OVEN tomato on rye bread. MEAT LOAF ROASTED TURKEY 700-1025 Cal.* USDA Choice Angus beef. Served Sliced oven roasted turkey with with gravy and mushrooms. dressing and cranberry sauce. FRESH ROASTED 1160 Cal. 1085 Cal. TURKEY DOUBLE THE MEAT DOUBLE THE MEAT With lettuce, tomato and mayonnaise served on a hamburger bun. 645-970 Cal.*

MASHED POTATOES & GRAVY, MELS FRIES, COLESLAW, PASTA SALAD, Blue Plate MELS HOUSE SALAD or CUP OF SOUP.

(Additional Side for) DINNERSDINNERS *Except Pot Roast

ROCKIN’ RIB EYE POT ROAST MELS FRESH CARVED 10 oz. rib eye steak with sautéed USDA Choice Angus beef TURKEY PLATTER mushrooms. 1470-2015 Cal.* slow roasted. Served with With dressing and mashed potatoes, roasted cranberry sauce. carrots, celery and onions. 1525-2070 Cal.* CHICKEN-FRIED STEAK Topped with Mels Made in house, buttermilk mushroom brown gravy. battered and dusted in panko Served with Soup or Mels breading, topped with country Salad. 1190-1360 Cal.* FOOD FACT gravy, sautéed mushrooms and We Serve choice of biscuit or cornbread. OVEN ROASTED TURKEY 1590-2135 Cal.* DAILY FISHERMAN’S PLATTER JUMBO SHRIMP DINNER Three pieces of Alaskan cod Six jumbo shrimp with a light battered in a blend of Brewer's yeast ORIGINAL MELS oriental panko breading with a and natural hops of flavor in a light, RECIPE MEATLOAF side of cocktail sauce. crispy batter. 1515-2060 Cal.* USDA Angus Choice 1300-1845 Cal.* beef. Made in house with brown gravy and topped PRIME RIB & JUMBO SHRIMP ADDITIONAL SHRIMP with mushrooms. 8 oz. prime rib cut served with four pieces of our golden fried shrimp. 1500-2045 Cal.* PRIME RIB 8 OZ. CUT 1765-2310 Cal.* 1415-1960 Cal.*

10 OZ. CUT STEAK & JUMBO SHRIMP 1535-2080 Cal.* We pair a delicious 6 oz. New York strip steak and 4 PC. DEEP FRIED 4 pieces of our golden CHICKEN DINNER fried shrimp. 1435-1980 Cal.* Breaded and crisp on the outside, moist and tender inside. 2035-2580 Cal.*

BEVERAGES

Add CHERRY, VANILLA or CHOCOLATE SYRUP to any drink

SOFT DRINKS 0-300 Cal.* MELS SPECIALLY BLENDED COFFEE 0 Cal. Jumbo Drink (Jumbo Drink refills at no charge) Fresh brewed Regular or Decaf. Lemonade, Sprite, Coca Cola, Diet Coke, Fanta Orange, Root Beer, Pibb Xtra or HOT TEA SERVICE 0 Cal. Raspberry Iced Tea. HOT CHOCOLATE 230 Cal. FRESH BREWED ICED TEA 0 Cal. MILK (14 oz.) 240 Cal. DOMESTIC OR PREMIUM BEER 110-180 Cal.* We offer imported, domestic and micro CHOCOLATE MILK (14 oz.) 350 Cal. brewery beers. JUICE (REGULAR) (14 oz.) 190 Cal. WINE 130-210 Cal.* JUICE (LARGE) (22 oz.) 300 Cal. Our house wines by the glass. Orange, grapefruit, V8, apple or cranberry.

MIMOSA 140 Cal.

ICE CREAM SUNDAE ICE CREAM All ice cream sundaes are topped with WHIPPED CREAM, NUTS and a CHERRY! PETITE ICE CREAM DOUBLE SCOOP DISH Choice of two flavors of SINGLE DOUBLE TRIPLE A single scoop with a our premium ice cream, 160-210 Cal.* 270-380 Cal.* 505-710 Cal.* cookie for the lighter served with cookies. CHOOSE A FLAVOR: SELECT A SAUCE: appetite. 105-140 Cal.* 210-280 Cal.* Vanilla, Chocolate, Marshmallow, Strawberry, Chocolate Strawberry, Pineapple, FLAVORS: Vanilla, Chocolate, Strawberry, Chocolate Chip Mint, Caramel Caramel, Chocolate or Chip Mint, Caramel Cookie Dough, Pralines & Cream Cookie Dough, Hot Fudge Syrup. and Orange Sherbet. Pralines & Cream, and Orange Sherbet.

MELS FAVORITE PIES BANANA SPLIT Chocolate, strawberry and LEMON MERINGUE FRESH-BAKED PIE vanilla ice cream topped with chocolate, strawberry and pineapple sauces, PIE Mels fresh-baked pies. whipped cream, nuts and cherry on a whole A sweet-tart lemony APPLE PIE 730 Cal. banana. filling topped with light 1330 Cal. fluffy meringue; a true BERRY PIE 610 Cal. American tradition. Á LA MODE 65-90 Cal.* 470 Cal. Order it á la mode with a scoop of premium ice cream. Ask about our FREE BIRTHDAY SUNDAE, BIRTHDAY PARTIES and RESERVATIONS.

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Mel’s was used as a location in the 1967 film, Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner. In the scene, Spencer Tracy and Katharine Hepburn pull into Mels and order Oregon Boysenberry ice cream. The Mels was located in the Excelsior district of San Francisco. Katharine Hepburn and Spencer Tracy never actually visited the location.

In 1972, the restaurant was selected as a feature location by George Lucas for his 1973 film, American Graffiti. The Mels was located at 140 South Van Ness in San Francisco.

In 1976, Mels was featured in the hit TV series, Alice.

Mel’s restaurants have since been featured in other media such as; Melrose Place (1996, Season 5, episode 1), Doonesbury comics (December 18, 1989), and the book, The American Drive-in by Mike Witzel.

Mels is also a featured eatery at Universal Studio’s in Hollywood, CA, Florida, and Singapore. ThanksFOR DINING AT MELS. PLEASE COME BACK SOON!