2 dishes
Cashew milk dairy-free vanilla ice cream, almond milk, and vegan chocolate chip blended as a new mel’s classic!
Orange, Strawberries, Carrots
1 dish
Plant based vegan burger patty with tomato, onions, sprouts, and pickles on a whole wheat bun
30 dishes
Ask what it is made with. The menu does not list the ingredients.
2 any style, with our special grilled potatoes
Ask what comes with it, and what each part is made with.
Ask whether anything is blended into it, juice on its own is vegan.
Fresh avocado spread on multi-grain toast with three poached organic eggs, sea salt, and red pepper flakes
Ask for it without the eggs.
Fresh fruit in season with a side of greek yogurt and honey
Ask for it without the greek yogurt and the honey, and whether anything is added to it, on its own this is vegan.
Avocado, sprouts, hummus & tomatoes served on 9-GRAIN bread with a fresh fruit cup
Ask whether the bread has milk or egg in it, and to leave off any cheese or mayo.
Ask whether the fryer is shared with meat, and if there is egg in the batter.
Ask whether the fryer is shared with meat, and if there is egg in the batter.
Ask whether the fryer is shared with meat, and if there is egg in the batter.
Ask whether the batter is made with egg and milk.
Ask the chef if they can make it vegan by swapping out dairy and eggs for simple plant-based alternatives like water, flour, and non-dairy milk.
Ask whether it is cooked in butter or a meat stock rather than oil.
Ask whether it is cooked in butter or a meat stock rather than oil.
Ask whether the fryer is shared with meat, and if there is egg in the batter.
Ask what dressing comes on it, oil and vinegar is the safe swap, and to leave off any cheese.
Ask what it is made with. The menu does not list the ingredients.
Ask what it is made with. The menu does not list the ingredients.
Tomato, onions, sprouts, and pickles on a whole wheat bun
Ask whether the beans are cooked with lard, bacon or a meat stock.
Chef's choice. Topped with sautéed mushrooms and jack cheese
Ask for it without the cheese.
Ask whether anything is blended into it, juice on its own is vegan.
Tossed with cucumber, red onion, roasted corn, red beans, cherry tomatoes and lemon vinaigrette
Ask what dressing comes on it, oil and vinegar is the safe swap, and to leave off any cheese.
Tossed greens, tomatoes, carrots, cucumbers & choice of dressing
Ask for oil and vinegar, the house dressing is where the dairy or anchovy hides.
Ask whether it contains butter, milk or egg.
Ask whether it contains butter, milk or egg.
Ask whether it contains butter, milk or egg.
Ask whether anything is added to it, on its own this is vegan.
MARSHMALLOW & CHOCOLATE
Ask what else goes into it besides what the menu lists.
"it’s been a long time”
Ask whether anything is added to it, on its own this is vegan.
Ask whether the bread has milk or egg in it, and to leave off any cheese or mayo.
Ask what it is made with. The menu does not list the ingredients.
81 dishes
Served on a brioche bun, with mel’s special sauce & pickle “absolutely delicious” caramelized onions by request
Classic American favorite made as only we know how. Juicy 1/3-LB. Angus ground beef served on a sesame seed bun, your choice of cheese with crisp lettuce, tomato, onion, mayonnaise & pickles
Fried crispy on the outside, tender and juicy on the inside, with coleslaw, fries, roll & honey
Jack, swiss & cheddar on sourdough
Milk and raisins
2 any style, with our special grilled potatoes
Green onions, grilled potatoes
With one free-range egg & choice of bacon, ham or sausage
With one free-range egg & choice of bacon, turkey sausage or sausage
Our classic favorite french toast with fresh strawberries, bananas and nutella drizzled on top
3 country fresh eggs, 2 pancakes & grilled potatoes
Grilled potatoes or fresh hash browns
A breakfast classic! Scrambled free-range eggs, bacon & American cheese on grilled sourdough. Served with your choice of potatoes or fruit
Ground turkey, spinach, mushrooms, parmesan cheese & onions scrambled with two large free-range eggs
In house made pancakes served the old fashioned way
House speciality, add cinnamon
Our delicious buttermilk biscuits smothered in our in-house gravy
Ur new York steak served with grilled potatoes, 3 eggs your way, and your choice of toast
Molinari chorizo, green chili peppers, and monteray jack cheese, scrambled with three large free range farm fresh eggs
White mushrooms, swiss, and fresh green onion
Brocoli, mushrooms, zucchini, yellow squash, red and green bell peppers
Ham, swiss, green peppers, onions and mushrooms
Ham, avocado, cheddar cheese & a little sour cream on top
Mel's famous chili with cheddar cheese
3 free-range eggs, any style with our special grilled potatoes
Flour tortilla rolled with three scrambled eggs, chorizo & cheddar cheese, topped with pico de gallo, tomatillo salsa & sour cream. Served with fruit or grilled potatoes
Two local organic eggs sunny side up over angus beef patties & grilled potato rounds served with fresh fruit
With cheddar, bacon, green onions and maple syrup
Braised short ribs, jack, swiss & cheddar on grilled sourdough
Grilled albacore tuna salad with cheddar cheese on rye —“my favorite”
Breast of turkey, bacon, lettuce & tomato piled on toasted sourdough
“old favorite” on sourdough
On toasted sourdough with lettuce & tomato
Real winner” thin slices of roast beef on our garlic butter french baguette served with in house au jus with American fries
Hinly sliced corned beef, fresh raw sauerkraut, 1,000 island dressing & melted monterey jack on grilled marbled rye
Fresh sliced turkey breast on grilled sourdough with melted mozzarella, roasted red peppers and our homemade pesto. Served with a choice of fries or salad
Our in-house buttermilk fried chicken breast served on a soft brioche bun topped with homemade coleslaw, pickled red onions, creole mustard, and pickles
Fresh tomatoes, lettuce and sourdough
Piled high on toasted 9 grain with avocado, lettuce, tomato, and mayo
Boneless, skinless, tender breast of chicken marinated with spices with lettuce, tomato, mayo, red onion & sliced avocado on toasted sourdough or hamburger bun
Classic American favorite made as only we know how. Juicy 1/3-LB. Angus ground beef served on a sesame seed bun, your choice of cheese with crisp lettuce, tomato, onion, mayonnaise & pickles
1/2-LB. Angus beef topped with melted cheddar cheese, crisp bacon, avocado, lettuce, sliced tomato & red onion on grilled sourdough
A juicy 1/3-LB. Hamburger patty with melted swiss, grilled onions on grilled marbled rye. “an old favorite”
Juicy 1/3-LB. Ground turkey patty served on a whole wheat bun
Sliced avocado, onions, jack cheese & crisp bacon
Shoestring fried onions piled high on our angus beef, sharp cheddar cheese, fresh butter lettuce, beefsteak tomato, homemade mel’s 1000 island. Served on a soft brioche bun with American fries
Fresh, crisp romaine lettuce tossed with caesar dressing, topped with grated parmesan cheese and crunchy seasoned croutons
Broiled marinated chicken breast, served on a bed of crisp lettuce with tomato, cucumber, avocado, egg, jack cheese, our own salsa & choice of dressing
Charbroiled chicken breast on shredded lettuce, cheddar, black beans, guacamole, salsa & sour cream in a crisp taco shell
Chopped turkey breast on a bed of lettuce with tomatoes, avocado, bleu cheese, chopped egg, carrots, black olives and italian dressing
Fresh spinach, strawberries & blueberries topped with feta cheese & candied walnuts served with honey-balsamic vinaigrette
Fried crispy on the outside, tender and juicy on the inside, with coleslaw, fries, roll & honey
Angus beef individually baked loaf with a ketchup glaze. Served with lumpy mashed potatoes & gravy, fresh vegetables, roll & butter
Chicken breast seasoned with garlic and fresh herbs, served with mashed potatoes & gravy, veggies, roll & butter
Served the old-fashioned way with stuffing, homemade gravy, lumpy mashed potatoes, fresh vegetables, roll & butter
Home style creamy mash potatoes, fresh sautéed vegetables, & demi-glace (mel's speciality)
Broiled, with green salad, mashed potatoes, fresh vegetables & rol
Grilled asparagus & rice pilaf, roll & butter
With strawberry topping
With whipped cream
With vanilla ice cream and strawberries, whipped cream
MARINARA SAUCE
Homemade tortilla chips topped with braised short ribs, beans, cheddar cheese, jalapeños, sour cream, salsa & guacamole
American fries topped with chili. “you gotta try them!”
BBQ SAUCE
Our classic milkshake blended with marshmallow & chocolate syrup“our tribute to the penguin diner”
With noodles. “the best in town”
Friday only served in a fresh sourdough bread bowl
Onions and grated cheese. “mel's family recipe”
Served on a brioche bun, with mel’s special sauce & pickle “absolutely delicious” caramelized onions by request
Braised short rib served on a brioche bun, pickles and horseradish aioli
Ground turkey topped with goat cheese, arugula and caramelized onions served on a brioche bun with mel’s sauce
With vanilla ice cream and strawberries, whipped cream
10 dishes
Spinach, Kale, Parsley, Celery, Apple, Lemon
Paso robles, ca - blonde ale ~ ABV: 4.7% a light, refreshing blonde ale created for the laid back California lifestyle. Subtle malt sweetness is balanced by a touch of hops creating a versatile beer with a clean finish
Spinach, Kale, Parsley, Celery, Apple, Lemon
Spinach, Kale, Celery, Apple, Beet, Carrot, Lemon, Ginger
Watermelon, Apple, Mint, Lime
11 dishes
San francisco, ca - pale lager ~ ABV: 4.9% golden color, distinctive aroma, creamy head, balanced depth of flavor and smooth finish
San francisco, ca - pale lager ~ ABV: 4.9% golden color, distinctive aroma, creamy head, balanced depth of flavor and smooth finish
Santa monica, ca - blonde ale ~ ABV: 4.8% just what you need at the end of a long route 66 road trip! Crisp refreshing, balanced and delicious!
San diego, ca - red ale ~ ABV: 5.8% a medium-bodied beer with flavors of toffee, aged for 6 months in pinot noir barrels that contribute a slight tannic, sweet wine-like finish
Dry hoped India pale ale with sweeter hop qualities of peach and pine. Ends with a zesty delicious bitter finish
Every month we feature a new craft beer from different breweries
Bud light - corona - heineken
Chocolate, strawberry or vanilla
95 dishes
Ask for it with oat, soy or almond milk if you want it white, the coffee itself is vegan.
Ask for oat, almond or soy milk instead of dairy.
Ask for it with oat, soy or almond milk if you want it white, the coffee itself is vegan.
Ask if any of the wines are marked vegan. Most are clarified using fish, milk or egg, and that is never printed on the label.
Ask if any of the wines are marked vegan. Most are clarified using fish, milk or egg, and that is never printed on the label.
Ask if any of the wines are marked vegan. Most are clarified using fish, milk or egg, and that is never printed on the label.
Ask if any of the wines are marked vegan. Most are clarified using fish, milk or egg, and that is never printed on the label.
Ask if any of the wines are marked vegan. Most are clarified using fish, milk or egg, and that is never printed on the label.
Ask if any of the wines are marked vegan. Most are clarified using fish, milk or egg, and that is never printed on the label.
Ask if any of the wines are marked vegan. Most are clarified using fish, milk or egg, and that is never printed on the label.
Ask if any of the wines are marked vegan. Most are clarified using fish, milk or egg, and that is never printed on the label.
Ask if any of the wines are marked vegan. Most are clarified using fish, milk or egg, and that is never printed on the label.
Ask if any of the wines are marked vegan. Most are clarified using fish, milk or egg, and that is never printed on the label.
Ask if any of the wines are marked vegan. Most are clarified using fish, milk or egg, and that is never printed on the label.
Ask if any of the wines are marked vegan. Most are clarified using fish, milk or egg, and that is never printed on the label.
Ask if any of the wines are marked vegan. Most are clarified using fish, milk or egg, and that is never printed on the label.
Ask if any of the wines are marked vegan. Most are clarified using fish, milk or egg, and that is never printed on the label.
Ask if any of the wines are marked vegan. Most are clarified using fish, milk or egg, and that is never printed on the label.
Ask if any of the wines are marked vegan. Most are clarified using fish, milk or egg, and that is never printed on the label.
Ask if any of the wines are marked vegan. Most are clarified using fish, milk or egg, and that is never printed on the label.
Ask if any of the wines are marked vegan. Most are clarified using fish, milk or egg, and that is never printed on the label.
Ask if any of the wines are marked vegan. Most are clarified using fish, milk or egg, and that is never printed on the label.
Ask if any of the wines are marked vegan. Most are clarified using fish, milk or egg, and that is never printed on the label.
Ask if any of the wines are marked vegan. Most are clarified using fish, milk or egg, and that is never printed on the label.
Ask if any of the wines are marked vegan. Most are clarified using fish, milk or egg, and that is never printed on the label.
Ask if any of the wines are marked vegan. Most are clarified using fish, milk or egg, and that is never printed on the label.
Ask if any of the wines are marked vegan. Most are clarified using fish, milk or egg, and that is never printed on the label.
Ask if any of the wines are marked vegan. Most are clarified using fish, milk or egg, and that is never printed on the label.
Ask if any of the wines are marked vegan. Most are clarified using fish, milk or egg, and that is never printed on the label.
Ask if any of the wines are marked vegan. Most are clarified using fish, milk or egg, and that is never printed on the label.
Ask if any of the wines are marked vegan. Most are clarified using fish, milk or egg, and that is never printed on the label.
Ask if any of the wines are marked vegan. Most are clarified using fish, milk or egg, and that is never printed on the label.
Ask if any of the wines are marked vegan. Most are clarified using fish, milk or egg, and that is never printed on the label.
Ask if any of the wines are marked vegan. Most are clarified using fish, milk or egg, and that is never printed on the label.
Ask if any of the wines are marked vegan. Most are clarified using fish, milk or egg, and that is never printed on the label.
Ask if any of the wines are marked vegan. Most are clarified using fish, milk or egg, and that is never printed on the label.
Ask if any of the wines are marked vegan. Most are clarified using fish, milk or egg, and that is never printed on the label.
Ask if any of the wines are marked vegan. Most are clarified using fish, milk or egg, and that is never printed on the label.
Ask if any of the wines are marked vegan. Most are clarified using fish, milk or egg, and that is never printed on the label.
Ask if any of the wines are marked vegan. Most are clarified using fish, milk or egg, and that is never printed on the label.
Ask if any of the wines are marked vegan. Most are clarified using fish, milk or egg, and that is never printed on the label.
Ask if any of the wines are marked vegan. Most are clarified using fish, milk or egg, and that is never printed on the label.
Ask if any of the wines are marked vegan. Most are clarified using fish, milk or egg, and that is never printed on the label.
Ask if any of the wines are marked vegan. Most are clarified using fish, milk or egg, and that is never printed on the label.
Ask if any of the wines are marked vegan. Most are clarified using fish, milk or egg, and that is never printed on the label.
Ask if any of the wines are marked vegan. Most are clarified using fish, milk or egg, and that is never printed on the label.
Ask if any of the wines are marked vegan. Most are clarified using fish, milk or egg, and that is never printed on the label.
Ask if any of the wines are marked vegan. Most are clarified using fish, milk or egg, and that is never printed on the label.
Ask if any of the wines are marked vegan. Most are clarified using fish, milk or egg, and that is never printed on the label.
Ask if any of the wines are marked vegan. Most are clarified using fish, milk or egg, and that is never printed on the label.
Ask if any of the wines are marked vegan. Most are clarified using fish, milk or egg, and that is never printed on the label.
Ask if any of the wines are marked vegan. Most are clarified using fish, milk or egg, and that is never printed on the label.
Ask if any of the wines are marked vegan. Most are clarified using fish, milk or egg, and that is never printed on the label.
Ask if any of the wines are marked vegan. Most are clarified using fish, milk or egg, and that is never printed on the label.
Ask if any of the wines are marked vegan. Most are clarified using fish, milk or egg, and that is never printed on the label.
Ask if any of the wines are marked vegan. Most are clarified using fish, milk or egg, and that is never printed on the label.
Ask if any of the wines are marked vegan. Most are clarified using fish, milk or egg, and that is never printed on the label.
Ask if any of the wines are marked vegan. Most are clarified using fish, milk or egg, and that is never printed on the label.
Ask if any of the wines are marked vegan. Most are clarified using fish, milk or egg, and that is never printed on the label.
Ask if any of the wines are marked vegan. Most are clarified using fish, milk or egg, and that is never printed on the label.
Ask if any of the wines are marked vegan. Most are clarified using fish, milk or egg, and that is never printed on the label.
Ask if any of the wines are marked vegan. Most are clarified using fish, milk or egg, and that is never printed on the label.
Ask if any of the wines are marked vegan. Most are clarified using fish, milk or egg, and that is never printed on the label.
Ask if any of the wines are marked vegan. Most are clarified using fish, milk or egg, and that is never printed on the label.
Ask if any of the wines are marked vegan. Most are clarified using fish, milk or egg, and that is never printed on the label.
Ask if any of the wines are marked vegan. Most are clarified using fish, milk or egg, and that is never printed on the label.
Ask if any of the wines are marked vegan. Most are clarified using fish, milk or egg, and that is never printed on the label.
Ask if any of the wines are marked vegan. Most are clarified using fish, milk or egg, and that is never printed on the label.
Ask if any of the wines are marked vegan. Most are clarified using fish, milk or egg, and that is never printed on the label.
Ask if any of the wines are marked vegan. Most are clarified using fish, milk or egg, and that is never printed on the label.
Ask if any of the wines are marked vegan. Most are clarified using fish, milk or egg, and that is never printed on the label.
Ask if any of the wines are marked vegan. Most are clarified using fish, milk or egg, and that is never printed on the label.
Ask if any of the wines are marked vegan. Most are clarified using fish, milk or egg, and that is never printed on the label.
Ask if any of the wines are marked vegan. Most are clarified using fish, milk or egg, and that is never printed on the label.
Ask if any of the wines are marked vegan. Most are clarified using fish, milk or egg, and that is never printed on the label.
Ask if any of the wines are marked vegan. Most are clarified using fish, milk or egg, and that is never printed on the label.
Ask if any of the wines are marked vegan. Most are clarified using fish, milk or egg, and that is never printed on the label.
Ginger, Lemon, Apple Cider, Cayenne
Ask what is in the Apple Cider and Cayenne, everything else on the list is a plant.
Dragonfruit, Mango, Strawberry, Banana, Coconut Water
Ask for oat, almond or soy milk instead of dairy.
Ask for oat, almond or soy milk instead of dairy.
Ask for oat, almond or soy milk instead of dairy.
Ask for oat, almond or soy milk instead of dairy.
Santa monica, ca - wit beer ~ ABV: 4.8% a delicate, fruity, floral, beer with hints of sweetness. Thirst quenching pale Belgian style white beer
Ask if they know which are marked vegan. Some beer and wine is cleared using fish, milk or egg, and that is never printed on the bottle.
Columbia valley, wa
Ask if any of the wines are marked vegan. Most are clarified using fish, milk or egg, and that is never printed on the label.
Ask if any of the wines are marked vegan. Most are clarified using fish, milk or egg, and that is never printed on the label.
Monterey county, ca
Ask if any of the wines are marked vegan. Most are clarified using fish, milk or egg, and that is never printed on the label.
Ask if they know which are marked vegan. Some beer and wine is cleared using fish, milk or egg, and that is never printed on the bottle.
Ask what it is made with. The menu does not list the ingredients.
Ask for oat, almond or soy milk instead of dairy.
Ask for it with oat, soy or almond milk if you want it white, the coffee itself is vegan.
Orange, Apple, Tumeric, Ginger, Lemon
Ask what else goes into it, the Tumeric is vegan and so is the rest of the list.
Dragonfruit, Mango, Strawberry, Banana, Coconut Water
Ask what is in the Dragonfruit, everything else on the list is a plant.
Banana, Peanut Butter, Cinnamon, Cocoa Nibs, Maca, Coffee, Almond Milk
Ask what is in the Cocoa Nibs and Maca, everything else on the list is a plant.
Banana, Plant-Based Protein, Flax Oil, Glutamine, Cinnamon, Almond Milk
Ask whether the milk is the plant-based version.
Acai, Blueberries, Strawberries, Banana, Apple Juice, Almond Milk
Ask whether anything else goes into it, the milk here is almond milk.
10 dishes
Thick, creamy and rich – add 50¢ to milk shakes
Chocolate, strawberry or vanilla
Sweet caramel blended inside our classic vanilla milkshake with bourbon infused sake
Add 50¢ to milk shakes
Portland, Maine - wheat beer ~ ABV: 5.1% belgian-style wheat beer brewed with oats, malted wheat, and unmalted raw wheat for a hazy, white appearance. Complex and refreshing!
WASHINGTON STATE
Sonoma valley, ca
Mango, Spinach, Kale, Lemon, Apple Juice