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Mel's Drive-In

American Diner, Vegan Chili Dog

Worth ordering: #5 Hot dog in Orlandonamed in 5 reviews

2.6food Poor vegan options

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Top tips

Ask about: cross-contamination Ask about: uncertain ingredients

Try the Vegan Field Roast chili dog, noted as an affordable and filling vegan lunch option.
Good to know: Some vegan sandwiches (like the vegan chicken and avocado) have received poor reviews and may lack flavor or proper cooking.

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Order vegan items in person at the mobile pick-up counter to ensure preparation starts promptly.
Good to know: Expect slow service times for vegan orders, especially during busy hours.
Fries can be bland but are filling and available with vegan chili and cheese toppings.

People mention

Chili dog, burger and fries.

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Also chick and avocado sandwich, chili and sandwich.

Good for

The vibe: solo

Praised for affordable.

Good to know

Outdoor seating
Wi-Fi
Lunch
Cards and mobile pay

About

A nostalgic 50's-style diner within Universal Studios with classic American fast food and vegan choices mostly centered around a vegan chili dog and plant-based burgers. The vegan options are limited and receive mixed reviews, with the chili dog and loaded fries being the more positively mentioned items. Service can be slow, especially for vegan orders, and some items like the vegan chicken sandwich have been widely criticized for poor quality.

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6000 Universal Blvd, Orlando, FL 32819

Opening hours

Monday: 10:30–21:00
Tuesday: 10:30–21:00
Wednesday: 10:30–21:00
Thursday: 10:30–21:00
Friday: 10:30–21:00
Saturday: 10:30–21:00
Sunday: 10:30–21:00

the food

2.6 out of 5. Spinach Rating

From recent reviews, out of 5.

Google Maps: 3.6 1,932 reviews Read on Google Maps
HappyCow: 2.7 16 reviews Read on HappyCow

How we rank

eating vegan

Poor vegan options

vegan options: Few · 2–3 dishes
menu: Clearly marked
staff: Basic understanding
protein: Field Roast chili dog, Beyond Burger, Gardein chicken patty + 2 more