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

The Impossible Burger

Contains onions, pickles, plant-based vegan burger patty, sprouts, and tomato. We suggest removing the (gluten-free bun*, whole wheat bun*)[1]. This item may contain dairy.

Free-Range Country Fresh Eggs

Contains eggs, and potatoes. We suggest removing the (gluten-free possible*)[1] and the eggs.

Onion Rings and Fries Combo

Contains onion rings. We believe this item is vegan as is.

The Haven's Famous Vegetarian Sandwich

Contains 9-grain bread, avocado, hummus, sprouts, and tomatoes. We suggest removing the coleslaw and the potato salad. The 9-grain bread, the fruit cup, the mel's american fries, the sweet potato fries, or the twisty fries may contain non-vegan ingredients.

Açaí Smoothie

Contains açaí, almond milk, apple juice, banana, blueberries, and strawberries. We believe this item is vegan as is.

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Full Menu

Sides

Mel's Onion Rings & Fries Combo

Contains onion rings. We believe this item is vegan as is.

Coleslaw - Our Own Recipe

Contains cabbage, and dressing. We believe this item is vegan as is.

Mel's American Fries

Contains french fries. We believe this item is vegan as is.

Herman's Potato Salad

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

Sweet American Fries

Contains french fries. We believe this item is vegan as is.

Onion Rings

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

Sautéed Fresh Vegetables

Contains vegetables.

Twisty Fries

Contains twisty fries. We believe this item is vegan as is.

Lumpy Mashed Potatoes

Contains potatoes. This item may contain butter. The gravy may contain non-vegan ingredients.

Sweet Potato Fries

Contains sweet potato.

Breakfast

Organic eggs for an additional charge.

Free-Range Country Fresh

Contains eggs, and potatoes. We suggest removing the (gluten-free possible*)[1] and the eggs.

Avocado Toast

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

Fruit Salad

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

Burgers and Hotdogs

The Impossible Burger

Contains onions, pickles, plant-based vegan burger patty, sprouts, and tomato. We suggest removing the (gluten-free bun*, whole wheat bun*)[1]. This item may contain dairy.

Black Bean Veggie Burger

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

Breakfast Sides

English Muffin

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

Toast

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

Hash Browns

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

Grilled Potatoes

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

Bagel

Contains bagel. We suggest removing the cream cheese.

Tomato Slices

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

Oatmeal and Granola

Organic Granola and Low Fat Greek Yogurt or Milk

Contains fresh fruit, and granola. We suggest removing the (low fat greek yogurt, milk*)[1]. This item may contain dairy.

Steel Cut Oatmeal

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

Juices, Smoothies & Shots

Pink Panther Smoothie

Contains banana, coconut water, dragon fruit, mango, 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.

Açaí Smoothie

Contains açaí, almond milk, apple juice, banana, blueberries, and strawberries. We believe this item is vegan as is.

Sandwiches

All sandwiches are 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 coleslaw and the potato salad. The 9-grain bread, the fruit cup, the mel's american fries, the sweet potato fries, or the twisty fries may contain non-vegan ingredients.

Appetizers

Debbie's Chili Fries

Contains American fries, and chili. We believe this item is vegan as is.

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.

Arnold's Proteinator Shake

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

Impossible Burrito

Contains avocado, black beans, hash browns, impossible "meat", pico de gallo, and tortilla.

Salads

Santa Monica House Salad

Contains carrots, greens, and tomatoes. We believe this item is vegan as is.

Very Berry Salad

Contains blueberries, candied walnuts, feta cheese, honey-balsamic dressing, spinach, and strawberries.

Dinner

No vegan options.

Route 66

No vegan options.

Soup

All soups served with saltine crackers.

No vegan options.

Desserts

No vegan options.

Sliders

"The Best in Town!"

No vegan options.