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Overall Total Score
2.7 out of 5
Average | 547 reviews

What User likes about Mel's Diner:
The service at this restaurant was excellent. Our server, Avalon, was very pleasant and made our lunch experience enjoyable thanks to her creativity and friendliness. The food was good overall, but the Burger rolls were a disappointment as they were cold and not as fresh as we had hoped. Nonetheless, the meal was still enjoyable. View all feedback. What User doesn't like about Mel's Diner:
The dining experience was terrible and overpriced. The bread rolls were as hard as stones and burned to almost black. The chicken strips I ordered for my son were so overcooked that they were dark brown and impossible to bite into. It was a waste of money with terrible tasting food that seemed old and stale. I would advise avoiding this restaurant. View all feedback.

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2.2 ★ from 10 reviews

Where do I start? they pay a tonne money to get in and honestly it was worth every penny! they wait for Mel’s diner for 35 min, then order them. their specified...

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Great food, my food was just a tad bit dry and the frys were cold

Had the tuna melt and the bread was so hard but I was hungry and I waited 30 minutes to order so I ate it anyway. I was really looking forward to it.

Bad service, and expensive for the little plate of food. I buy a burger for me and my friend, the meat was a little cold, it had no flavor, the bread was cold t...

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There were no milkshakes. As an adult you can only purchase 1 beer with your own ID. If you need to get one for your spouse, she must accompany you through line...

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1.8 ★ from 10 reviews

Nice hot burger for a cold, rainy day. The shakes were delicious but had too much whip cream. The Caesar salad was tasty also. After placing the order, I waited...

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Brunch
01.10.2023 - 14:31

We visited Universal Studios Hollywood and decided to take Mel's Drive-in for a spin. Since the menu seemed to fit the my 10 year olds kind of food. Well we wai...

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Nikita
01.10.2023 - 14:31

The worst place I've visited. Very overpriced. You have to stay in a line about 15 minutes. And you will be disappointed after. The Cesar salad is just greens a...

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This sorry excuse of a milkshake is probably 5 ounces of actual shake. It’s so skinny that they have to warn you about it tipping over which says a lot. I’d rat...

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Kiana
01.10.2023 - 14:31

I guess we should have read the reviews first. Although they are reasonably priced the chili dog was not good. Ordered a chili cheese dog and a spicy chicken sa...

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Restaurantji
2.5 ★ from 149 reviews
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4.2 ★ from 378 reviews

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