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Step back in time and savor the nostalgia of a historic drive-in diner featured in American Graffiti, where you can enjoy classic breakfast, lunch, dinner, or late-night meals in a retro setting that adds a touch of vintage charm to every bite
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About This Deal
Craving some classic American flavors? Look no further! Mel's Drive-In is famous not just for its home-style dishes but also as a Hollywood landmark. Ready to indulge in classic diner fare with a side of retro charm? Plus, you can use this deal on any day they're open!
What We Offer
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$20 Voucher for Food and Drink for Two or Three People
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$40 Voucher for Food and Drink for Four or More People
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Type of food: American diner fare
- Burgers
- Sliders
- Chicken wings
- Breakfast plates
- Homemade-style dinners
- Shakes and desserts
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Valid for the full menu on any day the establishment is open
Why You Should Grab The Offer
Imagine dining where Hollywood legends have eaten and being part of that history yourself. The nostalgic carhop service takes you back to the charm of the 1950s while you enjoy their wide range of delicious offerings—from burgers to shakes. Their strategic locations make them easily accessible whether you're in Southern or Northern California. Relish the iconic experience of dining at Mel's Drive-In with $20 or $40 vouchers that offer unbeatable value for your food and drink cravings. Mel's Drive-In is renowned for capturing the essence of a classic American diner with its delectable home-style dishes—and for drawing a famous crowd of celebrities! Don’t miss out on this chance to enjoy fantastic food and drinks in a setting that’s as memorable as the meal itself.
Fine Print
Promotional value expires 90 days after purchase. Amount paid never expires.
Valid for dine-in and carryout. Limit 12 per person. May be repurchased every 365 days. Limit 1 per visit. Limit 1 per table. Valid only for option purchased. Not valid with other offers or promotions.
Merchant is solely responsible to purchasers for the care and quality of the advertised goods and services. Offer is not eligible for our promo codes or other discounts.
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About Mel's Drive-in- San Francisco
In 1947, owners Mel Weiss and Harold Dobbs assembled a staff of 14 carhops to serve passing motorists at the first Mel's Drive-In. For the next two decades, customers partial to automobile dining flocked to the chain’s 11 California locations, eager to wash down grass-fed half-pound burgers with thick milk shakes. As fast-food outlets outpaced the drive-in's once-speedy service, its popularity declined, and it was eventually scheduled for demolition. The building got a temporary reprieve, however, when filmmaker George Lucas decided to use the drive-in's original location on Lombard Street as the colorful backdrop for his film American Graffiti. As bulldozers destroyed the last remnants of the historic drive-in, American Graffiti opened in theaters.
A decade later, though, Mel's son Steven reopened Mel's Drive-In in an attempt to carry on his father's dream. Steven restored the drive-in's multiple locations to mirror their original motif by stocking each with midcentury must-haves such as illuminated marquees, jukeboxes, and Elvis-themed WiFi passwords. The drive-in’s menu, meanwhile, balances period-appropriate fare, such as hot dogs and burgers, with healthy options, such as the Haven’s Famous vegetarian sandwich, two slices of nine-grain bread topped with avocado, sprouts, and tomatoes.
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