3 dishes
Plant based vegan burger patty with tomato, onions, sprouts, and pickles on a whole wheat bun
Tossed with cucumber, red onion, roasted corn, red beans, cherry tomatoes and lemon vinaigrette
22 dishes
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.
Milk and raisins
Ask whether it is cooked in water or in milk.
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.
Is the fryer oil shared with meat or dairy?
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 the vegetables are finished with butter.
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 whether it can be made without feta 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.
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.
Ask whether the bread has milk or egg in it, and to leave off any cheese or mayo.
80 dishes
Jack, swiss & cheddar on sourdough
2 any style, with our special grilled potatoes
Fresh avocado spread on multi-grain toast with three poached organic eggs, sea salt, and red pepper flakes
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
FRESH FRUIT
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
MARSHMALLOW & CHOCOLATE
With vanilla ice cream and strawberries, whipped cream
"it’s been a long time”
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
13 dishes
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
Cashew milk dairy-free vanilla ice cream, almond milk, and vegan chocolate chip blended as a new mel’s classic!
Spinach, Kale, Parsley, Celery, Apple, Lemon
Spinach, Kale, Celery, Apple, Beet, Carrot, Lemon, Ginger
Orange, Strawberries, Carrots
Orange, Apple, Tumeric, Ginger, Lemon
Watermelon, Apple, Mint, Lime
Dragonfruit, Mango, Strawberry, Banana, Coconut Water
7 dishes
Banana, Peanut Butter, Cinnamon, Cocoa Nibs, Maca, Coffee, Almond Milk
Banana, Plant-Based Protein, Flax Oil, Glutamine, Cinnamon, Almond Milk
Acai, Blueberries, Strawberries, Banana, Apple Juice, Almond Milk
21 dishes
Ask for oat, almond or soy milk instead of dairy.
Ginger, Lemon, Apple Cider, Cayenne
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 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.
San francisco, ca - pale lager ~ ABV: 4.9% golden color, distinctive aroma, creamy head, balanced depth of flavor and smooth finish
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.
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!
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.
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!
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.
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.
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
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 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.
Dry hoped India pale ale with sweeter hop qualities of peach and pine. Ends with a zesty delicious bitter finish
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.
Bud light - corona - heineken
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 the sparkling wine is marked vegan. Most are clarified using fish, milk or egg, and that is never printed on the label.
Ask what it is made with. The menu does not list the ingredients.
Ask whether anything is added to it, a soft drink or a bottled water is vegan as it comes.
Ask for oat, almond or soy milk instead of dairy.
Ask whether anything is added to it, a soft drink or a bottled water is vegan as it comes.
9 dishes
Sweet caramel blended inside our classic vanilla milkshake with bourbon infused sake
The classic desert made into with vanilla, banana, cinnamon, and rum infused sake
Our famous coffee milkshake spiked with bourbon infused sake and vanilla
WASHINGTON STATE
Sonoma valley, ca
Chocolate, strawberry or vanilla
Mango, Spinach, Kale, Lemon, Apple Juice