Mel's Drive-In

Sherman Oaks, CA

Mel's Drive-In is an American restaurant with excellent vegan options, featuring tasty dishes like the Very Berry Salad and the Impossible Burrito.

Top Picks

Arnold's Proteinator Shake

Contains almond milk, banana, flax oil, glutamine, ladder chocolate plant-based protein, and peanut butter. We believe this item is vegan as is.

Black Bean Veggie Burger

Contains black bean patty, onions, pickles, sprouts, tomato, and whole wheat bun. We suggest removing the (bun?, gluten-free bun?)[1]. This item may contain dairy.

Impossible Burrito

Contains avocado, black beans, hash browns, Impossible "meat", pico de gallo, and tortilla. We suggest removing the cheese. The black beans, the hash browns, the rice, the beans, or the rice may contain non-vegan ingredients.

The Haven's Famous Vegetarian Sandwich

Contains 9-grain bread, avocado, hummus, sprouts, and tomatoes. We suggest removing the (American fries?, coleslaw, potato salad)[1]. The 9-grain bread may contain non-vegan ingredients.

The Impossible Burger

Contains bun, Impossible patty, onions, pickles, sprouts, and tomato. We believe this item is vegan as is.

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Full Menu

Sides

Mel's American Fries

Contains gluten-free fries. We believe this item is vegan as is.

Mel's Onion Rings & Fries Combo

Contains undefined. We believe this item is vegan as is.

Lumpy Mashed Potatoes

Contains gravy. We suggest removing the gravy. This item may contain butter.

Onion Rings

Contains batter, and onions. We believe this item is vegan as is.

Sweet American Fries

Contains gluten-free fries, and sweet American sauce. We believe this item is vegan as is.

Twisty Fries

Contains gluten-free fries. We believe this item is vegan as is.

Sweet Potato Fries

Contains sweet potato. We believe this item is vegan as is.

Macaroni & Cheese

Contains cheese, and macaroni. We don't recommend this item.

Coleslaw - Our Own Recipe

Contains coleslaw. We believe this item is vegan as is.

Herman's Potato Salad

Contains potato salad. We don't recommend this item.

Sautéed Fresh Vegetables

Contains vegetables. We believe this item is vegan as is.

Breakfast

Option to add organic eggs.

Thick French Toast Combo

Contains eggs, and french toast. We don't recommend this item.

Homemade Corned Beef Hash & Eggs

Contains corned beef, and eggs. We don't recommend this item.

Homemade Low-Calorie Turkey Hash & Eggs

Contains eggs, hash, and turkey. We don't recommend this item.

Hangover Omelette

Contains cheddar cheese, eggs, and mel's chili. We don't recommend this item.

Mushroom Omelette

Contains eggs, green onion, Swiss cheese, and white mushrooms. We don't recommend this item.

New York Steak & Eggs

Contains eggs, New York steak, potatoes, and toast. We don't recommend this item.

Biscuits & Homemade Country Gravy

Contains buttermilk biscuits, and country gravy. We don't recommend this item.

Yuppie Joe's Scramble

Contains ground turkey, mushrooms, onions, parmesan cheese, and spinach. We don't recommend this item.

Mel's Huevos Rancheros

Contains avocado, black beans, corn tortillas, cotija cheese, eggs, and ranchero sauce. We don't recommend this item.

Denver Omelette

Contains eggs, green peppers, ham, mushrooms, onions, and Swiss. We don't recommend this item.

Diced Ham & Free-Range Eggs

Contains eggs, green onions, ham, and potatoes. We don't recommend this item.

Sunrise Breakfast

Contains angus ground beef, and eggs. We don't recommend this item.

Veggie Omelette

Contains bell peppers, broccoli, eggs, mushrooms, yellow squash, and zucchini. We don't recommend this item.

Mel's Thick Slice French Toast

Contains batter, bread, and eggs. We don't recommend this item.

The Lumber Jack

Contains eggs, ham steak, pancakes, and potatoes. We don't recommend this item.

Golden Brown Waffle

Contains waffle. We don't recommend this item.

Fruit Salad

Contains fresh fruit. We suggest removing the Greek yogurt and the honey.

Steven's Favorite Omelette

Contains avocado, cheddar cheese, eggs, ham, and sour cream. We don't recommend this item.

Ham & Cheese Omelet

Contains cheese, eggs, and ham. We don't recommend this item.

Free-Range Country Fresh

Contains eggs, and grilled potatoes. We don't recommend this item.

Old Fashioned Buttermilk Pancakes

Contains buttermilk, and pancake batter. We don't recommend this item.

Avocado Toast

Contains avocado, and multi-grain toast. We suggest removing the eggs.

Fried Chicken 'N' Waff...

Contains bacon, cheddar, eggs, green onions, maple syrup, and waffles. We don't recommend this item.

Nutella French Toast

Contains bananas, French toast, Nutella, and strawberries. We don't recommend this item.

El Rancho Breakfast Burrito

Contains cheddar cheese, chorizo, eggs, flour tortilla, pico de gallo, and tomatillo salsa. We don't recommend this item.

Short Stack or Waffle

Contains undefined. We don't recommend this item.

The Elvis Scramble

Contains chorizo, eggs, green chili peppers, and Monterey jack cheese. We don't recommend this item.

Sirloin Steak & Eggs

Contains eggs, and sirloin steak. We don't recommend this item.

Rise & Shine Sandwich

Contains American cheese, bacon, eggs, and grilled sourdough. We don't recommend this item.

Burgers & Hotdogs

Chili Dog

Contains bun, cheese, chili, and dog. We don't recommend this item.

Mushroom Burger

Contains beef patty, bun, jack cheese, and mushrooms. We don't recommend this item.

Mel's Patty Melt

Contains beef patty, bread, and cheese. We don't recommend this item.

Hollywood Burger

Contains American cheese, angus ground beef patty, bun, onions, and tomato. We don't recommend this item.

San Francisco Dog

Contains beef hot dog, bun, cheese, onions, and relish. We don't recommend this item.

Black Bean Veggie Burger

Contains black bean patty, onions, pickles, sprouts, tomato, and whole wheat bun. We suggest removing the (bun?, gluten-free bun?)[1]. This item may contain dairy.

The Famous Melburger

Contains beef patty, bun, cheese, lettuce, and tomato. We don't recommend this item.

Mel's All-American Smash Burger

Contains American cheese, beef patty, bun, lettuce, and pickles. We don't recommend this item.

The Impossible Burger

Contains bun, Impossible patty, onions, pickles, sprouts, and tomato. We believe this item is vegan as is.

Sunset Burger

Contains angus beef, and bun. We don't recommend this item.

Gourmet Turkey Burger

Contains ground turkey patty. We don't recommend this item.

Avocado Burger

Contains avocado, bacon, beef patty, bun, jack cheese, and onions. We don't recommend this item.

Arnold Schwarzenegger's All-Star Menu

10% of all proceeds from this menu will be donated to After-School All-Stars, a charity founded by Arnold Schwarzenegger.

High Protein Breakfast

Contains chicken breast, and egg whites. We don't recommend this item.

Arnold's Proteinator Shake

Contains almond milk, banana, flax oil, glutamine, ladder chocolate plant-based protein, and peanut butter. We believe this item is vegan as is.

Impossible Burrito

Contains avocado, black beans, hash browns, Impossible "meat", pico de gallo, and tortilla. We suggest removing the cheese. The black beans, the hash browns, the rice, the beans, or the rice may contain non-vegan ingredients.

Appetizers

Buffalo Wings

Contains buffalo sauce, and wings. We don't recommend this item.

Chicken Tenders

Contains batter, and chicken. We don't recommend this item.

Debbie's Chili Fries

Contains American fries, and chili. We don't recommend this item.

Bacon Ranch Cheese Fries

Contains bacon, cheese, fries, and ranch. We don't recommend this item.

Loaded Short Rib Fries

Contains braised short rib, brown gravy, fries, horseradish aioli, and onions. We don't recommend this item.

Mozzarella Sticks

Contains breading, and mozzarella cheese. We don't recommend this item.

Short Rib Nachos

Contains beans, braised short ribs, and tortilla chips. We don't recommend this item.

Garlic Parmesan Fries

Contains fries, garlic, parmesan, and parsley. We don't recommend this item.

Salads

Albacore Tuna Salad

Contains albacore tuna, cucumber, egg, lettuce, and tomato. We don't recommend this item.

Santa Fe Salad

Contains chicken breast, and salsa. We don't recommend this item.

Taco Chicken Salad

Contains black beans, cheddar, chicken breast, lettuce, and taco shell. We don't recommend this item.

Caesar Salad

Contains Caesar dressing, croutons, parmesan cheese, and romaine lettuce. We don't recommend this item.

Cobb Salad

Contains avocado, lettuce, tomatoes, and turkey breast. We don't recommend this item.

Santa Monica House Salad

Contains carrots, dressing, greens, and tomatoes. This item may contain cheese. The dressing may contain non-vegan ingredients.

Very Berry Salad

Contains blueberries, candied walnuts, feta cheese, honey-balsamic dressing, spinach, and strawberries. We suggest removing the feta cheese and the honey-balsamic dressing.

Breakfast Sides

Hamburger Patty

Contains hamburger patty. We don't recommend this item.

English Muffin

Contains English muffin. We believe this item is vegan as is.

Greek Yogurt or Cottage Cheese

Contains undefined. We don't recommend this item.

Hamburger Patty

Contains hamburger patty. We don't recommend this item.

Bacon, Sausage, or Ham

Contains bacon, ham, and sausage. We don't recommend this item.

Hash Browns

Contains hash browns. We believe this item is vegan as is.

Short Stack

Contains butter, pancake, and syrup. We don't recommend this item.

Tomato Slices

Contains tomato. We believe this item is vegan as is.

Turkey Sausage

Contains turkey sausage. We don't recommend this item.

Corned Beef Patty

Contains corned beef. We don't recommend this item.

Bagel

Contains bagel. We suggest removing the cream cheese.

Grilled Potatoes

Contains grilled potatoes. We believe this item is vegan as is.

Toast

Contains toast. We believe this item is vegan as is.

Egg

Contains egg. We don't recommend this item.

Oatmeal and Granola

Steel Cut Oatmeal

Contains milk, oatmeal, and raisins. We suggest removing the milk.

Organic Granola and Low Fat Greek Yogurt or Milk

Contains granola. We suggest removing the (Greek yogurt, milk*)[1]. The granola may contain non-vegan ingredients.

Sandwiches

All sandwiches served with the choice of Mel's American fries, potato salad, or coleslaw. Option to upgrade to twisty fries or sweet potato fries.

The Haven's Famous Vegetarian Sandwich

Contains 9-grain bread, avocado, hummus, sprouts, and tomatoes. We suggest removing the (American fries?, coleslaw, potato salad)[1]. The 9-grain bread may contain non-vegan ingredients.

In-House Sliced Turkey Breast Sandwich

Contains 9 grain bread, avocado, lettuce, mayo, tomato, and turkey breast. We don't recommend this item.

Grilled Cheese Combination

Contains American cheese, cheddar, gluten-free sourdough, jack, and Swiss. We don't recommend this item.

Albacore Tuna Melt

Contains albacore tuna salad, cheese, and tomato. We don't recommend this item.

Spicy Creole Chicken Sandwich

Contains bread, honey mustard dressing, pickles, and spicy fried chicken. We don't recommend this item.

B.L.T.

Contains bacon, lettuce, and tomato. We don't recommend this item.

Mel's Thin Sliced French Dip

Contains bread, roast beef, and Swiss. We don't recommend this item.

Charbroiled Breast of Chicken Sandwich

Contains chicken breast, lettuce, mayo, and tomato. We don't recommend this item.

Chicken Pesto Melt

Contains chicken breast, grilled sourdough, and pesto. We don't recommend this item.

Mel's 3-Deck Club

Contains bacon, bread, breast of turkey, lettuce, and tomato. We don't recommend this item.

Short Rib Grilled Cheese

Contains American, braised short ribs, cheddar, cheese, grilled bread, jack, and Swiss. We don't recommend this item.

Reuben Sandwich

Contains corned beef, 1,000 island dressing, melted Monterey jack, rye, and sauerkraut. We don't recommend this item.

Meatloaf Sandwich

Contains lettuce, mayo, meatloaf, toasted sourdough, and tomato. We don't recommend this item.

Turkey Pesto Melt

Contains grilled sourdough, melted cheese, pesto, and turkey breast. We don't recommend this item.

Albacore Tuna Salad Sandw...

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Juices, Smoothies, and Shots

NoFilter Juice

Contains carrots, orange, and strawberries. We believe this item is vegan as is.

Ginger/Lemon Shot

Contains ginger, and lemon. We believe this item is vegan as is.

Popeye Power Juice

Contains apple, celery, kale, lemon, parsley, and spinach. We believe this item is vegan as is.

Weiss Watermelon Juice

Contains apple, lime, mint, and watermelon. We believe this item is vegan as is.

Hangover Helper Juice

Contains apple, ginger, lemon, orange, and turmeric. We believe this item is vegan as is.

Roots Juice

Contains apple, beet, carrot, celery, ginger, kale, lemon, and spinach. We believe this item is vegan as is.

Turn Up The Beet Juice

Contains apple, beet, ginger, and strawberry. We believe this item is vegan as is.

Sunrise Smoothie

Contains banana, orange juice, and strawberries. We believe this item is vegan as is.

Pink Panther Smoothie

Contains banana, coconut water, dragon fruit, mango, and strawberry. We believe this item is vegan as is.

Wellness Shot

Contains apple cider, cayenne, ginger, and lemon. We believe this item is vegan as is.

Açai Smoothie

No description available.

Dinner

Mel's Southern Fried Chick...

Contains chicken. We don't recommend this item.

Chicken Breast Dinner

Contains chicken breast, and garlic. We don't recommend this item.

Grilled Fresh Atlantic Salmon

Contains grilled fresh Atlantic salmon. We don't recommend this item.

Homemade Turkey Dinner

Contains gravy, stuffing, and turkey. We don't recommend this item.

New York Steak

Contains new york steak. We don't recommend this item.

Slow Braised Short Rib Dinner

Contains short ribs. We don't recommend this item.

All American Meatloaf

Contains angus beef meatloaf, and ketchup. We don't recommend this item.

Route 66

Burger

Contains angus ground beef, bun, and fried onions. We don't recommend this item.

Sliders - The Best in Town!

Short Rib Slider

Contains brioche bun, horseradish aioli, pickles, and short rib. We don't recommend this item.

Go For The Trio!

Contains undefined. We don't recommend this item.

Goat Cheese and Turkey Slider

Contains arugula, brioche bun, caramelized onions, goat cheese, and ground turkey. We don't recommend this item.

Angus Beef Slider

Contains angus beef, brioche bun, mel's special sauce, and pickle. We don't recommend this item.

Soup

All soups served with saltine crackers.

Grandma's Chicken Soup

Contains broth, chicken, and noodles. We don't recommend this item.

Debbie's Homemade Texas Chili

Contains cheese, onions, and Texas chili. We don't recommend this item.

Desserts

Homemade Chocolate Fudge Cake

Contains chocolate fudge cake. We don't recommend this item.

Homemade Berry Pie

Contains berry filling, and pie crust. We don't recommend this item.

Hot Apple Pie

Contains apple pie, and ice cream. We don't recommend this item.

Fresh Strawberry Shortcake

Contains fresh strawberries, and shortcake. We don't recommend this item.

Marge's Cherry Pie

Contains cherry pie filling, and pie crust. We don't recommend this item.

Open-Faced Cookie Sandwich

Contains chocolate chip cookie, chocolate chips, chocolate syrup, and vanilla ice cream. We don't recommend this item.

Double Cream Cheesecake

Contains cheesecake, and strawberry topping. We don't recommend this item.

Pumpkin Pie

Contains pumpkin pie filling, and pie crust. We don't recommend this item.