Menu for Mel's Drive-In

Breakfast

Breakfast

Juices and Fruits‍

Fresh Squeezed Orange or Grapefruit Juice Options: Fresh squeezed orange, Grapefruit juice

Pineapple, Tomato or Apple Juice Options: Pineapple, Tomato, Apple juice

Fruit Bowl Fresh fruit in season

Sliced Bananas Plain or add cottage cheese Options: Plain, Cottage cheese

Half Grapefruit or Melon in season Options: Half Grapefruit, Melon in season

Cereal and Homemade Muffins

Homemade Muffins Baked fresh daily

Hot or Cold Cereal Served with ½ and ½ Options: Hot, Cold cereal

Cream of Wheat Served with‍ ½ and ½ and raisins. Options: Bananas.

Mel's Club Breakfast‍

Country Fresh Eggs 2 Any style, with our special grilled potatoes, toast, and jelly. add ham, bacon, or sausage. Options: Ham, Bacon, Sausage

Diced Ham and Eggs Green onions,‍ grilled potatoes, and toast.

Short Stack or Waffle With one egg and two slices of bacon or sausage Options: Short stack, Waffle, Bacon, Sausage

Short Stack with Ham With one egg

Short Rib and Scrambled Eggs With hash browns

Homemade Corned Beef Hash With two eggs

New York Steak and Eggs With our special grilled potatoes, toast, butter, and jelly

Pancakes, French Toast, and Waffle

Old-Fashioned Buttermilk Pancakes

Las Vegas Silver Dollar Pancakes

Mel's Thick-Slice French Toast House specialty

Cinnamon French Toast

Golden Brown Waffle Plain or add berries and whipped cream Options: Golden brown waffleplain, Berries, Whipped cream, Berries, Whipped cream

3-Egg Omelets‍

Plain Omelet Options: Wheat, Rye, Sourdough toast, Butter and Jelly, English muffins, Bagel

Cheese Omelet American cheese. extra for natural swiss, cheddar, or monterey jack. Options: Natural swiss, Cheddar, Monterey jack, Wheat, Rye, Sourdough toast, Butter and Jelly, English muffins, Bagel

Herb Caen's Favorite Ham and cheese Options: Wheat, Rye, Sourdough toast, Butter and Jelly, English muffins, Bagel

Mushroom Omelet Fresh, lightly sautéed, with green onions. Options: Cheese, Wheat, Rye, Sourdough toast, Butter and Jelly, English muffins, Bagel

Vegetarian Omelet Broccoli, mushrooms,‍ zucchini, yellow squash, red and green peppers Options: Wheat, Rye, Sourdough toast, Butter and Jelly, English muffins, Bagel

Denver Ham, green‍ peppers, onions, and mushrooms Options: Wheat, Rye, Sourdough toast, Butter and Jelly, English muffins, Bagel

Steven's Favorite Ham, avocado, cheddar cheese, and a little sour cream Options: Wheat, Rye, Sourdough toast, Butter and Jelly, English muffins, Bagel

'57 Ford Fresh tomatoes, green onions, spinach, and sour cream Options: Wheat, Rye, Sourdough toast, Butter and Jelly, English muffins, Bagel

Jimmy's Best Fresh sautéed spinach and sour cream Options: Wheat, Rye, Sourdough toast, Butter and Jelly, English muffins, Bagel

Hangover Five Alarm Mel's famous chili with cheddar cheese Options: Wheat, Rye, Sourdough toast, Butter and Jelly, English muffins, Bagel

Three Cheese Omelet With cheddar, jack, and swiss cheeses Options: Wheat, Rye, Sourdough toast, Butter and Jelly, English muffins, Bagel

Side Orders

Bagel Plain

Bagel with cream cheese

English Muffin

Toast

Bacon (4)

Sausage (4)

Ham

Corned

Beef Patty 1/3-lb

Hamburger

Patty

One Egg

Short Stack

Grilled Potatoes

Hash Browns

Yogurt or Cottage Cheese

Tomato Slices

Sour Cream

Soups Salads and Sides‍

Salads

Santa Fe Salad Broiled marinated chicken breast served on a bed of crisp lettuce with tomato, cucumber, avocado, egg, Jack cheese, our own salsa and choice of dressing

Caesar Salad Fresh, crisp romaine lettuce tossed with Caesar dressing, topped with grated parmesan cheese and crunchy seasoned croutons. Add charbroiled chicken breast.

Chef Salad Mixed green salad topped with ham, turkey, cheese, and egg slices

Tuna Salad On lettuce with tomato, cucumber, and sliced egg

Chopped Grilled Vegetable Salad Grilled asparagus, zucchini, spring onion, and sweet corn tossed with avocado, tomato and greens in vinaigrette. Add charbroiled chicken breast.

Chicken Salad Served on‍ a bed of lettuce with tomato, cucumber and sliced egg and your choice of dressing

Taco Chicken Salad Charbroiled breast of chicken on shredded lettuce, grated Cheddar, refried beans, guacamole and sour cream, all in a crisp taco shell

Mel's Turkey Cobb Saladsliced turkey on a bed of lettuce with tomatoes, avocado, bleu cheese, chopped egg, carrots, black olives, and Italian dressing

California Fruit Salad Fresh fruit in season and choice of cottage cheese or yogurt

Mel's Famous Spinach Salad Fresh spinach, crisp bacon, mushrooms and crumbled bleu cheese, tossed with our homemade sesame ginger dressing

House Salad Tossed green,‍ tomatoes, carrots, cucumbers, and choice of Options: Dressing

Soup

Grandma's Chicken Soup With noodles. â€œ the best in townâ€

Soup of the Day Clam Chowder Friday only

Debbie's Homemade Texas Chili Served with onions

Side Orders

Chili Fries French fries topped with chili. you gotta try them

Mel's

Private

Reserve Fries

Twisty Fries

Onion Rings

Wet Fries With gravy

Cheese Fries Grilled Potatoes house specialty

Lumpy Mashed Potatoes With gravy

Herman's Potato Salad Coleslaw Our own‍ recipe

Sauteed Vegetables

Biscuits and Country Gravy

Burgers and Sandwihces

Burgers

The Famous Melburger Classic american favorite made as only we know how. juicy 1/3-lb ground chuck served on a sesame seed bun, crisp lettuce, tomato, bermuda onion, mayonnaise, and pickle chips. Options: Cheese, Reserve fries, Grilled onions.

Sunset Burger 1/2 lb. Topped with melted Cheddar cheese and crisp bacon, avocado, lettuce, sliced tomato and red onion on grilled sourdough Options: Reserve fries, Grilled onions.

Veggie Burger Served with sprouts Options: Reserve fries, Grilled onions.

Avocado Burger All that's in a Melburger with sliced avocado, onion, Jack cheese, and crisp bacon Options: Reserve fries, Grilled onions.

Mushroom Burger Chef's choice. This gourmet burger served with sauted mushrooms and jack cheese Options: Reserve fries, Grilled onions.

Big Mel Combination Plate Half pounder "proven favorite" served with fries and tossed green salad Options: Reserve fries, Grilled onions.

Patty Melta A juicy 1/3 lb. hamburger patty with two pieces melted swiss, grilled onions on grilled rye, "an old favorite" Options: Reserve fries, Grilled onions.

Chiliburgeropen- Face burger‍ topped with our special recipe chili, grated cheddar cheese and diced onion Options: Reserve fries, Grilled onions.

Mel's Supreme Hamburger Served with bacon, ham and american cheese Options: Reserve fries, Grilled onions.

Fish Burger Delicious, deep-fried to a golden brown, served with tartar sauce Options: Reserve fries, Grilled onions.

The Mel's Turkey Burger With lettuce, tomato and pickles we suggest grilled onions Options: Reserve fries, Grilled onions.

Turkey Melt Freshly sliced breast of turkey with melted swiss on grilled rye Options: Reserve fries, Grilled onions.

Mel's Famous Hot Turkey or Roast Beef Open-Faced Sandwichfresh Sliced, served with homemade gravy, Mel's own lumpy mashed potatoes and veggies Options: Hot turkey, Roast beef open faced sandwichfresh, Reserve fries, Grilled onions.

Mile-High Meatloaf Sandwich Topped with mashed potatoes, crispy onion rings, and our homemade gravy. served open faced on Options: Thick egg bread, Reserve fries, Grilled onions.

Sandwiches

All our sandwiches are served with choice of cup of soup, Herman's potato salad, coleslaw or Mel's Private Reserve French Fries and pickle chips. Add our Twisty Fries or Onion Rings. Options: Cup of soup, Herman's potato salad, Coleslaw, French Fries, Pickle chips, Twisty fries, Onion rings

Fried Egg Sandwich On white toast with lettuce, mayonnaise and whole black olives Options: Cup of soup, Herman's potato salad, Coleslaw, French Fries, Pickle chips, Twisty fries, Onion rings

Grilled Cheese Combination Jack, swiss,‍ and cheddar on sourdough Options: Cup of soup, Herman's potato salad, Coleslaw, French Fries, Pickle chips, Twisty fries, Onion rings

The Haven's Famous Vegetarian Sandwich Avocado, sprouts, and tomatoes served on 9-grain bread with a fresh fruit cup Options: Cup of soup, Herman's potato salad, Coleslaw, French Fries, Pickle chips, Twisty fries, Onion rings

B.L.T." Old favorite" on sourdough. Options: Bacon, Cup of soup, Herman's potato salad, Coleslaw, French Fries, Pickle chips, Twisty fries, Onion rings

Smoked Ham and Cheese Grilled, served on rye Options: Cup of soup, Herman's potato salad, Coleslaw, French Fries, Pickle chips, Twisty fries, Onion rings

Tuna Melt Grilled tuna with cheddar on rye--"my favorite" Options: Cup of soup, Herman's potato salad, Coleslaw, French Fries, Pickle chips, Twisty fries, Onion rings

The French Dip Real winner," lean slices of roast beef on a french baguette. served au jus with french fries. try it new orleans style with mayo, horseradish, and tabasco. Options: Cup of soup, Herman's potato salad, Coleslaw, French Fries, Pickle chips, Twisty fries, Onion rings

Mel's 3-Deck Club Fresh breast of turkey, bacon, lettuce, and tomatoes piled high on toasted sourdough Options: Cup of soup, Herman's potato salad, Coleslaw, French Fries, Pickle chips, Twisty fries, Onion rings

Steak Sandwich Broiled new york steak on french roll Options: Cup of soup, Herman's potato salad, Coleslaw, French Fries, Pickle chips, Twisty fries, Onion rings

Chicken Salad Sandwich On toasted sourdough with lettuce and tomato. Options: Bacon, Cup of soup, Herman's potato salad, Coleslaw, French Fries, Pickle chips, Twisty fries, Onion rings

Tuna Salad Sandwich Served with lettuce, tomato, and black olives on sourdough Options: Cup of soup, Herman's potato salad, Coleslaw, French Fries, Pickle chips, Twisty fries, Onion rings

New Yorker Hot peppercorn pastrami with coleslaw on corn rye with 1000 Island dressing Options: Cup of soup, Herman's potato salad, Coleslaw, French Fries, Pickle chips, Twisty fries, Onion rings

Fresh Turkey Breast Piled high on toasted sourdough Options: Cup of soup, Herman's potato salad, Coleslaw, French Fries, Pickle chips, Twisty fries, Onion rings

Reuben Sandwich Thinly sliced corned beef with sauerkraut, 1000 Island dressing and melted Monterey Jack on grilled rye. Options: Cup of soup, Herman's potato salad, Coleslaw, French Fries, Pickle chips, Twisty fries, Onion rings

Mel's Sliders

Choice of Ground Chuck or Turkey Topped with caramelized onions on a brioche bun and mel's special sauce. Options: Ground Chuck, Turkey

Short Rib Slider Braised short ribs served on a brioche bun, relish and horseradish aioli

Goat Cheese and Turkey Slider Ground turkey topped with boat cheese, arugula and caramelized onions served on a brioche bun with mel's sauce

Hot Dogs

San Francisco Hot Dog Scooped out sourdough roll, cheese, onion, relish, and pickle

Sour Dog Sauerkraut on a broiled beef frank

Rebel Rouser Topped with chili, onion, and cheddar cheese. add french fries. Options: Chili, Onion, Cheddar cheese., French fries

Entrees‍

Half Fried Spring Chicken Crispy on the outside, tender and juicy on the inside with coleslaw, fries, roll and honey

Chicken Pot Pie Try one. baked in our own kitchen and served with salad and a roll

All American Meat Loaf With lumpy mashed potatoes, homemade gravy, vegetables, roll, and butter

Rotisserie Chicken Half chicken, tender and juicy. served with lumpy mashed potatoes, fresh vegetables, roll, and butter

Homemade Turkey Dinner Served the old-fashioned way with stuffing, homemade gravy, lumpy mashed potatoes, vegetables, roll, and butter

Broiled Pork Chops Served with grilled onions, lumpy mashed potatoes, vegetables, roll, and butter

Ground Round Plate Grilled, topped with sautéed onions and served with mashed potatoes, vegetables, roll, and butter

Fish and Chips Served with coleslaw, tartar sauce, roll, and butter

Broiled Chicken Breast Dinner Broiled, marinated in our own secret recipe, served with fresh vegetables, lumpy mashed potatoes, roll, and butter

New York Steak Broiled, served with green salad, mashed potatoes, vegetables, roll, and butter

Low-Calorie Broiled Chicken Breast Served with sliced tomato and cottage cheese or coleslaw Options: Sliced tomato, Cottage cheese, Coleslaw

Kids

Kids' Meal

Mel's Burger and Fries Options: Drink, Coke, Root Beer, Sprite,, Diet Coke, Milk

Grilled Cheese and Fries Options: Drink, Coke, Root Beer, Sprite,, Diet Coke, Milk

Hot Dog and Fries Options: Drink, Coke, Root Beer, Sprite,, Diet Coke, Milk

Boo's Fish and Chips Options: Drink, Coke, Root Beer, Sprite,, Diet Coke, Milk

Fried Chicken and Fries Options: Drink, Coke, Root Beer, Sprite,, Diet Coke, Milk

Chicken Nuggets in a Car With fries and barbecue sauce Options: Drink, Coke, Root Beer, Sprite,, Diet Coke, Milk

Breakfast

Two Eggs and Toast Or grilled potatoes.Add bacon or sausage. Options: Two Eggs, Toast, Grilled potatoes., Bacon, Sausage

French Toast Cinnamon French Toast Add bacon or sausage Options: Bacon, Sausage

Pancakes Colton's breakfast‍ served with milk Options: Hot, Cold cereal

Lunch

Hamburger 1/4 Lb. served with lettuce and tomato

Sarah's Grilled Cheese

"Ry-Dog" Plain hot dog

Peanut Butter and Jelly Options: Fries

Cheese Quesadilla with Guacamole

Dinner

Meat Loaf Dinner Served with‍ mashed potatoes and vegetable

Spaghetti and Meat Sauce or Marinara Soft roll and butter. samantha's favorite. Options: Spaghetti and meat sauce, Marinara

Kids' Fountain Treats

Soft Drinks Coca cola, root beer, orange soda, sprite, diet coke, and cherry coke

Milk Shakes Lynn's favorite. chocolate, strawberry, vanilla, butterscotch, pineapple, and oreo

Ice Cream One scoop of chocolate, strawberry, vanilla Ice cream or orange sherbert Options: Vanilla Ice Cream, Orange sherbert

Sundaes Debbie's favorite. one scoop of your favorite Ice cream with your choice of topping. with whipped cream and a cherry Options: Chocolate, Strawberry, Butterscotch, Pineapple

Juices

Grapefruit Pineapple, Tomato

Fresh squeezed Orange Juice

Milk

Chasen's Chocolate Milk

Hot Chocolate

Desserts and Fountain‍

Fountain Delights

Low Fat Yogurt Shake Delicious! vanilla, Options: Chocolate, Strawberry

Chocolate, Strawberry, or Vanilla Milk Shakes Thick and old-fashioned Options: Chocolate, Strawberry, Vanilla milk shakes

Fresh Banana, Pineapple, Butterscotch, or Coffee Milk Shakes Options: Fresh banana, Pineapple, Butterscotch, Coffee milk shakes

Black and White Milk Shake

Espresso Milk Shake

Smoothies Ask your server for selection

Malts Thick, creamy, and rich

Chocolate, Pineapple, or Strawberry Mel's Deluxe Sundae With nuts and whipped cream Options: Chocolate, Pineapple, Strawberry

Black and White Mel's Deluxe Sundae

Hot Fudge, Caramel, or Marshmallow Mel's Deluxe Sundae Options: Hot fudge, Caramel, Marshmallow

Banana Split “It's been a long time"

Root Beer or Coca-Cola Floats Options: Root beer, Coca-cola floats

Mel's Special Orange Freeze

Ice Cream or Sherbet Options: Ice Cream, Sherbet

Coca-Cola Cherry, chocolate, vanilla, lemon do you still charge extra for cherry and vanilla Options: Cherry, Vanilla

Desserts

Hot Apple Pie with Cinnamon Sauce Extra for‍ ala mode or with melted cheese Options: Ala mode, Melted cheese

Berry Pies

Marge's Cherry Pie

Homemade Chocolate Fudge Cake

Banana or Chocolate Cream Pie Options: Banana, Chocolate cream pie

Mel's Own Double Cream Cheesecake

Pumpkin Pie with whipped cream

Fresh Strawberry Shortcake in season

Beverages

Espresso

Cafe Latte

Cappuccino

Cafe Mocha

Iced Cappuccino

Espresso Milk Shake

Coffee Mel's special blend

Brewed Decaf

Tea Hot Chocolate With whipped cream

Chocolate Milk

Milk

Coca-Cola, Diet Coke, Root Beer, or Sprite

Calistoga

Fresh Lemonade

Iced Tea

Fresh Lemonade/Iced Tea Combo - 22 oz....a real treat

Iced Coffee With whipped cream

Wine List

Whites

Chateau Ste. Michelle Brut Champagne

Chateau Ste. Michelle Chardonnay

Mimosa - with fresh-squeezed orange juice Reds

Chateau Ste. Michelle Merlot '94

Clos du Bois Cabernet Sauvignon '94

House Wine

Robert Mondavi Cabernet Sauvignon and Sauvignon Blanc Options: Full, Half carafe

Beer

Long Neck Budweiser or Budweiser Light Options: Long neck budweiser, Budweiser light

Anchor Steam

Corona

Sharps Non-Alcoholic Beer

Specials‍

Short Ribs Best in town. served with lumpy mashed potatoes, vegetables, roll, and butter

Breast of Chicken Cacciatore A tender‍ breast of chicken sautéed in fresh mushrooms, onions, and green peppers, covered in a delicious tomato sauce. Served with spaghetti and garlic bread