4 dishes
Tossed with cucumber, red onion, roasted corn, red beans, cherry tomatoes and lemon vinaigrette
Plant based vegan burger patty with tomato, onions, sprouts, and pickles on a whole wheat bun
21 dishes
Fresh fruit
Fresh fruit
Tomato, salt, onion, lime, and avocado
Bread, and avocado
French fries
Oatmeal
Fresh fruit
Avocado
Twisty fries, and sweet potato fries
Sweet potato fries, and french fries
Tomato
45 dishes
Ask 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 is made with milk or butter.
Ask what it is cooked in.
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 bread is made with milk or butter.
Cream cheese, and bagel
Ask for it without the 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.
2 any style, with our special grilled potatoes
Ask what comes with it, and what each part is made with.
Ask what it is made with. The menu does not list the ingredients.
This mode provides different assistive options to help users with cognitive impairments such as Dyslexia, Autism, CVA, and others, to focus on the essential elements of the website more easily
Ask what else goes into it besides what the menu lists.
Tomato soup
Ask for oat, soy or almond milk.
Ask what it is made with. The menu does not list the ingredients.
Ask for oat, almond or soy milk instead of dairy.
Ask whether it is made with milk.
Ask for it to be cooked in oil instead.
Ask for it to be cooked in oil instead.
Ask what it is made with. The menu does not list the ingredients.
Impossible meat, and burrito tortilla
Ask for oat, soy or almond milk.
Mixed vegetables
Ask whether it can be made without butter – ask to cook plain or in olive/canola oil.
WITH GRAVY
Ask whether it is cooked in butter or a meat stock rather than oil.
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.
Chef's choice. Topped with sautéed mushrooms and jack cheese
Ask for it without the cheese.
Ask what it is made with. The menu does not list the ingredients.
Ask for oil and vinegar, or which dressings are vegan.
Seasoning, and rice
Ask for it to be cooked in oil instead.
Ask what it is made with. The menu does not list the ingredients.
Bread
Ask for it to be cooked in oil instead.
Tossed greens, tomatoes, carrots, cucumbers & choice of dressing
Ask for oil and vinegar, or which dressings are vegan.
Ask whether the bread has milk or egg in it, and to leave off any cheese or mayo.
Hashbrown potatoes
Ask for it to be cooked in oil instead.
Impossible burger patty, and burger bun
Ask whether the bread is made with milk or butter.
Ask for it to be cooked in oil instead.
Ask what it is made with. The menu does not list the ingredients.
This mode adjusts the website for the convenience of users with visual impairments such as Degrading Eyesight, Tunnel Vision, Cataract, Glaucoma, and others
Ask what else goes into it besides what the menu lists.
Watermelon, roasted beets, and mixed greens
Ask whether it contains 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.
Fresh avocado spread on multi-grain toast with three poached organic eggs, sea salt, and red pepper flakes
Ask for it without the egg.
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.
Ask whether it contains butter, milk or egg.
Ask whether it contains butter, milk or egg.
Ask whether it contains butter, milk or egg.
83 dishes
Grilled albacore tuna salad with cheddar cheese on rye —“my favorite”
Fresh tomatoes, lettuce and sourdough
“old favorite” on sourdough
Boneless, skinless, tender breast of chicken marinated with spices with lettuce, tomato, mayo, red onion & sliced avocado on toasted sourdough or hamburger bun
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
Grilled asparagus & rice pilaf, roll & butter
"it’s been a long time”
RED HOT
2 any style, with our special grilled potatoes
Our delicious buttermilk biscuits smothered in our in-house gravy
Ham, swiss, green peppers, onions and mushrooms
IN SEASON
Served on a brioche bun, with mel’s special sauce & pickle “absolutely delicious” caramelized onions by request
Sliced avocado, onions, jack cheese & crisp bacon
Fresh, crisp romaine lettuce tossed with caesar dressing, topped with grated parmesan cheese and crunchy seasoned croutons
On toasted sourdough with lettuce & tomato
BBQ SAUCE
Friday only served in a fresh sourdough bread bowl
Chopped turkey breast on a bed of lettuce with tomatoes, avocado, bleu cheese, chopped egg, carrots, black olives and italian dressing
Our in-house buttermilk fried chicken breast served on a soft brioche bun topped with homemade coleslaw, pickled red onions, creole mustard, and pickles
American fries topped with chili. “you gotta try them!”
Onions and grated cheese. “mel's family recipe”
Green onions, 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
With one free-range egg & choice of bacon, turkey sausage or sausage
With cheddar, bacon, green onions and maple syrup
Ground turkey topped with goat cheese, arugula and caramelized onions served on a brioche bun with mel’s sauce
Juicy 1/3-LB. Ground turkey patty served on a whole wheat bun
With noodles. “the best in town”
Jack, swiss & cheddar on sourdough
Mel's famous chili with cheddar cheese
Grilled potatoes or fresh hash browns
Served the old-fashioned way with stuffing, homemade gravy, lumpy mashed potatoes, fresh vegetables, roll & butter
Piled high on toasted 9 grain with avocado, lettuce, tomato, and mayo
With strawberry topping
Fried crispy on the outside, tender and juicy on the inside, with coleslaw, fries, roll & honey
House speciality, add cinnamon
Real winner” thin slices of roast beef on our garlic butter french baguette served with in house au jus with American fries
With vanilla ice cream and strawberries, whipped cream
MARINARA SAUCE
White mushrooms, swiss, and fresh green onion
Breast of turkey, bacon, lettuce & tomato piled on toasted sourdough
With vanilla ice cream and strawberries, whipped cream
Broiled, with green salad, mashed potatoes, fresh vegetables & rol
Ur new York steak served with grilled potatoes, 3 eggs your way, and your choice of toast
Our classic favorite french toast with fresh strawberries, bananas and nutella drizzled on top
In house made pancakes served the old fashioned way
FRESH FRUIT
Milk and raisins
A juicy 1/3-LB. Hamburger patty with melted swiss, grilled onions on grilled marbled rye. “an old favorite”
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
With whipped cream
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
Hinly sliced corned beef, fresh raw sauerkraut, 1,000 island dressing & melted monterey jack on grilled marbled rye
A breakfast classic! Scrambled free-range eggs, bacon & American cheese on grilled sourdough. Served with your choice of potatoes or fruit
Broiled marinated chicken breast, served on a bed of crisp lettuce with tomato, cucumber, avocado, egg, jack cheese, our own salsa & choice of dressing
Braised short ribs, jack, swiss & cheddar on grilled sourdough
Homemade tortilla chips topped with braised short ribs, beans, cheddar cheese, jalapeños, sour cream, salsa & guacamole
Braised short rib served on a brioche bun, pickles and horseradish aioli
With one free-range egg & choice of bacon, ham or sausage
3 free-range eggs, any style with our special grilled potatoes
Home style creamy mash potatoes, fresh sautéed vegetables, & demi-glace (mel's speciality)
Milk and raisins
Ham, avocado, cheddar cheese & a little sour cream on top
Two local organic eggs sunny side up over angus beef patties & grilled potato rounds served with fresh fruit
1/2-LB. Angus beef topped with melted cheddar cheese, crisp bacon, avocado, lettuce, sliced tomato & red onion on grilled sourdough
Served on a brioche bun, with mel’s special sauce & pickle “absolutely delicious” caramelized onions by request
Charbroiled chicken breast on shredded lettuce, cheddar, black beans, guacamole, salsa & sour cream in a crisp taco shell
Molinari chorizo, green chili peppers, and monteray jack cheese, scrambled with three large free range farm fresh eggs
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
3 country fresh eggs, 2 pancakes & grilled potatoes
Our classic milkshake blended with marshmallow & chocolate syrup“our tribute to the penguin diner”
Brocoli, mushrooms, zucchini, yellow squash, red and green bell peppers
Fresh spinach, strawberries & blueberries topped with feta cheese & candied walnuts served with honey-balsamic vinaigrette
Ground turkey, spinach, mushrooms, parmesan cheese & onions scrambled with two large free-range eggs
13 dishes
Orange, Strawberries, Carrots
Orange, Apple, Tumeric, Ginger, Lemon
Spinach, Kale, Parsley, Celery, Apple, Lemon
Spinach, Kale, Celery, Apple, Beet, Carrot, Lemon, Ginger
Watermelon, Apple, Mint, Lime
Dragonfruit, Mango, Strawberry, Banana, Coconut Water
Acai, Blueberries, Strawberries, Banana, Apple Juice, Almond Milk
Banana, Peanut Butter, Cinnamon, Cocoa Nibs, Maca, Coffee, Almond Milk
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
Dragonfruit, Mango, Strawberry, Banana, Coconut Water
11 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
Banana, Plant-Based Protein, Flax Oil, Glutamine, Cinnamon, Almond Milk
San francisco, ca - pale lager ~ ABV: 4.9% golden color, distinctive aroma, creamy head, balanced depth of flavor and smooth finish
Dry hoped India pale ale with sweeter hop qualities of peach and pine. Ends with a zesty delicious bitter finish
29 dishes
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.
Every month we feature a new craft beer from different breweries
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.
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.
Santa monica, ca - IPA ~ ABV: 7% 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.
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.
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.
The classic desert made into with vanilla, banana, cinnamon, and rum infused sake
Ask whether anything is added to it, on its own this is vegan.
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.
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.
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.
WOODINVILLE, 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 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.
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 the sparkling wine is marked vegan. Most are clarified using fish, milk or egg, and that is never printed on the label.
Chocolate, strawberry or vanilla
Ask what goes into it, most cocktails are vegan, and the ones that are not turn on egg white, cream or a honey syrup.
Ask whether anything is added to it, a soft drink or a bottled water is vegan as it comes.
Yogurt, juice, banana, and açaí puree
Ask for oat, almond or soy milk instead of dairy.
Listed under Craft 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.
Listed under Craft 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.
Ask for oat, almond or soy milk instead of dairy.
Strawberries, and orange juice
Ask whether the dairy is vegan.
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.
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 whether anything is added to it, a soft drink or a bottled water is vegan as it comes.
11 dishes
WASHINGTON STATE
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!
Sweet caramel blended inside our classic vanilla milkshake with bourbon infused sake
Sonoma valley, ca
Mango, Spinach, Kale, Lemon, Apple Juice
Our famous coffee milkshake spiked with bourbon infused sake and vanilla
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