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Mel's Drive-In

Diner, Vegan Burgers & Shakes

$$$

Top tips

  • Try the vegan chocolate chip milkshake; multiple reviewers praised the vegan shakes.
  • Ask for dressing with the quinoa and kale salad; one reviewer found it came without any.
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  • Request sauce on the black bean burger, which one reviewer found dry without it.
  • Free parking is available, according to a reviewer.
  • Pets aren't allowed inside, according to one reviewer.

People mention

No standout dish yet. People mention milkshake and chili.

Good for

The vibe: groups The vibe: families

Praised for friendly service, generous portions and good value.

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Also praised for fast service, lively atmosphere, attentive service and cozy atmosphere.

Good to know

  • Parking
  • Breakfast, lunch, dinner, takeout, quick bites

About

Mel's Drive-In serves classic American diner food in a 1950s-style room decorated with old menus and working jukeboxes at some booths. Vegan picks include the Impossible Burger, vegan chili, quinoa and kale salad, and vegan chocolate chip shake; reviewers note the salad and burgers can feel dry without added dressing or sauce.

Vegan menu

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3355 Geary Blvd, San Francisco, CA 94118

Opening hours

Monday
07:00–22:00
Tuesday
07:00–22:00
Wednesday
07:00–22:00
Thursday
07:00–22:00
Friday
07:00–01:00
Saturday
07:00–01:00
Sunday
07:00–22:00

the food

4.3 out of 5. Spinach Rating

From recent reviews, out of 5.

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How we rank

eating vegan

Good vegan options

vegan options
Some · 3–5 dishes
menu
Clearly marked
staff
Basic understanding
protein
mock meat, beans
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