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November 2023 by Margarita B.
THIS WAS GREAT!!!!!!I was in town looking for dinner vibe. I loved the pictures on the wall i was trying to read all of them. NAILED IT!!!! I saw other locations but this one on Lombard fit to T. Where do I start:Staff: Walked in received with a smile welcome to Mels please seat where you like table or bar love it!With in mins had my waiter ask what i would like to drink and told me that they would be back to take my order. So much to look at on the menu, Iwas looking at the food coming out of the kitchen I WOULD TAKE ONE OF EACH lol. I made up my mind FAMOUS MEL BURGER! i was not disappointed asked with works extra mayo mustard and even BBQ(dont yuk my yum) when you eat happy you pay for what you get I SURE DID!!!!Thanks for this experiance ILL BE BACK!!!!!! with family
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October 2023 by Ash K.
Mel's isn't anything like it used to be. Food wasn't good at all, is overpriced for what you get, and service is terrible. Our unfriendly server took our orders, never returned to check on us, and didn't even bring enough straws (or the extras we requested). We weren't able to flag anyone down, so I had to share a straw with my companion.We had the pesto melt sandwich, short rib nachos and the famous melburger. We didn't enjoy any our meal; nothing tasted fresh, the cheese on the nachos was gross, the meat was hard, and the fries were hard and dry.The diner itself was very dirty. The table and seats were sticky, I had to wipe things down before we were seated. We sat near a window and you could see dust caked all around, it was disgusting. Even the glasses seemed dingy.From the food to the service, to the condition of the diner, all of it left a bad taste in my mouth. Would not return!
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October 2023 by Barry B.
Hadn't been here in years, and thought it would be a good place for a school trip. It did not disappoint. Large menu, super fast service and excellent, attentive waiters. Great for brunch.
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September 2023 by Trini M.
Super cute interior. Service was great. Stopped by for breakfast before heading to the airport to fly back home. I ordered a mocha, which was delicious. Unfortunately, the food was terrible all across the board. I ordered chilaquiles, which weren't terrible, but I asked for chorizo, and I am convinced it was ground beef. That tasted absolutely nothing like chorizo and everything like turkey chili or chili beans( without the beans), so it completely changed the flavor of the chilaquiles. My mom ordered an omelet with chorizo and said the same thing. My step dad's club sandwich was made with super dry bread and burnt bacon, which ruined his sandwich, and the bite he gave me tasted smoked like the over cooked bacon. What was actually really good (everyone dug in) were my son's fries. To each their own. I always say, don't let a certain review deter you from experience it yourself.
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September 2023 by Karlee J.
If your in a pinch or it's late when there aren't many places open in SF, I would go here, especially for their malted shakes. Otherwise it's nothing spectacular. The service has always been good but the food is just ordinary, not bad but not overwhelming good! The diner 50's vibe is fun but feels like this is the Denny's of the bay!
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August 2023 by Holly H.
I came here mainly for the old fashioned diner vibes. Super cute inside and the jukebox was cool. Bonus points for having Lana Del Rey songs. Service was a little spotty, seems like they need more waitstaff. The food was okay, it was just your standard diner food. Nothing special, but the portions were large. Prices were about average for the area as well. I got an iced coffee and breakfast plate for around $30. They do have a decent size parking lot for the San Francisco area.
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August 2023 by Carmelo O.
Horrible costumer service. I have a service animal and just because he is a husky he was still denied. Another small dog was accepted right in-front of my eyes just a second later. The guy accepted them because they were women and he was talking to the young ladies in a very pervy way. I will never even consider going back to eat there because of the staff. I was with a bad taste even though I didn't even try the food. I hope the food is better than the costumer service. I never write Yelp reviews but I felt disrespected and
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August 2023 by Bryce M.
I was in the city for a function and decided to take my girlfriend to Mel's drive in for breakfast. It's been years since I was last at Mel's and it is still good. I love the decor of the dining area. It's from a bygone era. Our server and the staff were wonderful. Took care of us. My girlfriend had the biscuits and gravy which she thoroughly enjoyed. I had a bite and it was very good. I had the eggs, sausage, and hash browns. The hash browns are the bomb! I have had there milkshakes in the past and I saw a customer have one and it looked great. If you are looking for a fun restaurant for a breakfast or a burger then Mel's is the place. I will be back. Oh.... They do have parking but it is small lot.
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March 2023 by Kyle H.
Nice diner with decent food and a convenient location! Somehow I've lived in the Bay for years and never set foot in a Mel's but that changed today! Sat down for a nice dinner in this retro diner that Ambiance 3/5. A bit over the top on the Nostalgia for my liking but I can see the appeal. I liked that the my have a jukebox there in the typical old-school diner fashion. Location is super convenient on Lombard in the Marina so that's a plus.Service - 3/5- The staff wasn't super respondent and took awhile to take our order so one star off for that. Not the friendliest of welcoming folks either. Food - 3/5 - Got the classic burger with Garlic fries. The burger was decent but a bit over cooked. Certainly can find much better burgers within a few block radius (Causwells, Roam, Balboa cafe, ect.). The garlic fries had a good amount of garlic but were a bit greasy for my tastes Overall, good spot to stop in for a quick dinner at their SF classic.
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March 2023 by Audrey F.
After a long night of hanging out with friends in the marina/ north beach area, we can rely on Mel's for a yummy late night meal! Despite the night surges during the weekend, their staff is very accommodating and will even get the restaurant to sing happy birthday to you(; We went to Mel's because we were craving the bare minimum but it ended up being a great experience. If you're craving a "higher" end fast food restaurant experience, look no further. Their chicken sandwich is my go to and the portions are pretty big to me. Their milkshakes also are 10/10. I usually go for the cookies and cream. Mel's is great place to end your night after a night of bar hoping! This place is a 5/5 because of their reliability during those crazy nights!
