Mel's Kitchen

Restaurant · American & BBQ · Café & brunchLittle Saigon

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Breakfast

Breakfast Plates

  • Free-Range Country Fresh Eggs

    2 any style, with our special grilled potatoes

    Likely egg

  • Avocado Toast

    Fresh avocado spread on multi-grain toast with three poached organic eggs, sea salt, and red pepper flakes

    Likely glutenLikely egg

  • Diced Ham & Free-Range Eggs

    Green onions, grilled potatoes

    Likely egg

  • Short Stack or Waffle

    With one free-range egg & choice of bacon, ham or sausage

    Likely glutenLikely egg

  • French Toast Combo

    With one free-range egg & choice of bacon, turkey sausage or sausage

    Likely glutenLikely egg

  • Nutella French Toast

    Our classic favorite French toast with fresh strawberries, bananas and Nutella drizzled on top

    Likely gluten

  • The Lumberjack 1/2 lb. Ham Steak & Eggs

    3 country fresh eggs, 2 pancakes & grilled potatoes

    Likely glutenLikely egg

  • Homemade Corned Beef Hash & 2 Eggs

    Served with grilled potatoes or fresh hash browns

    Likely egg

  • Rise & Shine Sandwich

    A breakfast classic! Scrambled free-range eggs, bacon & American cheese on grilled sourdough. Served with your choice of potatoes or fruit.

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely egg

  • Yuppie Joe's Scramble

    Ground turkey, spinach, mushrooms, Parmesan cheese & onions scrambled with two large free-range eggs

    Likely dairyLikely egg

  • Old Fashioned Buttermilk Pancakes

    In-house made pancakes served the old fashioned way

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely egg

  • Mel's Thick Slice French Toast

    House speciality, add cinnamon

    Likely gluten

  • Biscuits and Homemade Country Gravy

    Our delicious buttermilk biscuits smothered in our in-house gravy

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • New York Steak and Eggs

    Our New York steak served with grilled potatoes, 3 eggs your way, and your choice of toast

    Likely glutenLikely egg

  • The Elvis Scramble

    Molinari chorizo, green chili peppers, and Monterey Jack cheese, scrambled with three large free-range farm fresh eggs

    Likely dairyLikely egg

  • Ham and Cheese

    The original

    Likely dairy

  • Mushroom Omelette

    White mushrooms, Swiss, and fresh green onion

    Likely dairyLikely egg

  • Veggie Omelette

    Broccoli, mushrooms, zucchini, yellow squash, red and green bell peppers

    VegetarianLikely egg

  • Denver

    Ham, Swiss, green peppers, onions and mushrooms

    Likely dairy

  • Stevens Favorite

    Ham, avocado, cheddar cheese & a little sour cream on top

    Likely dairy

  • Hangover Omelette

    Mel's famous chili with cheddar cheese

    Likely dairy

  • Sirloin Steak & Eggs

    3 free-range eggs, any style with our special grilled potatoes

    Likely egg

  • El Rancho Breakfast Burrito

    Flour tortilla rolled with three scrambled eggs, chorizo & cheddar cheese, topped with pico de gallo, tomatillo salsa & sour cream. Served…

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely egg

  • Sunrise Breakfast

    Two local organic eggs sunny side up over Angus beef patties & grilled potato rounds served with fresh fruit

    Likely egg

  • Fruit Salad

    Fresh fruit in season with a side of Greek yogurt and honey

    Likely dairy

  • Fried Chicken 'n' Waffle

    With cheddar, bacon, green onions and maple syrup

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

Oatmeal & Granola

  • Steel Cut Oatmeal

    Served with milk and raisins

    Likely dairy

  • Organic Granola with Low Fat Greek Yogurt or Milk

    Served with fresh fruit

    Likely dairy

Lunch & Dinner

Appetizers

  • Mozzarella Sticks

    Served with marinara sauce

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Buffalo Wings

    Red hot

  • Short Rib Nachos

    Homemade tortilla chips topped with braised short ribs, beans, cheddar cheese, jalapeños, sour cream, salsa & guacamole

    Likely dairy

  • Debbie's Chili Fries

    American fries topped with chili

  • Chicken Tenders

    Served with BBQ sauce

Salads

  • Caesar Salad

    Fresh, crisp romaine lettuce tossed with Caesar dressing, topped with grated Parmesan cheese and crunchy seasoned croutons

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Quinoa/Kale Salad

    Tossed with cucumber, red onion, roasted corn, red beans, cherry tomatoes and lemon vinaigrette

  • Santa Fe Salad

    Broiled marinated chicken breast on a bed of crisp lettuce with tomato, cucumber, avocado, egg, jack cheese, our own salsa & choice of…

    Likely dairyLikely egg

  • Santa Monica House Salad

    Tossed greens, tomatoes, carrots, cucumbers & choice of dressing

  • Taco Chicken Salad

    Charbroiled chicken breast on shredded lettuce, cheddar, black beans, guacamole, salsa & sour cream in a crisp taco shell

    Likely dairy

  • Cobb Salad

    Chopped turkey breast on a bed of lettuce with tomatoes, avocado, bleu cheese, chopped egg, carrots, black olives and Italian dressing

    Likely dairyLikely egg

  • Very Berry Salad

    Fresh spinach, strawberries & blueberries topped with feta cheese & candied walnuts, served with honey-balsamic vinaigrette

    Likely dairyLikely nuts

Soup

  • Grandma's Chicken Soup

    With noodles. 'The best in town'

    Likely gluten

  • Soup of the Day
  • Clam Chowder

    Friday only, served in a fresh sourdough bread bowl

    Likely glutenLikely shellfish

  • Debbie's Homemade Texas Chili

    Served with onions and grated cheese. 'Mel's family recipe'

    Likely dairy

Sliders

  • Angus Beef Slider

    Served on a brioche bun with Mel's special sauce & pickle. 'Absolutely delicious' caramelized onions by request

    Likely gluten

  • Short Rib Slider

    Braised short rib served on a brioche bun, pickles and horseradish aioli

    Likely glutenLikely egg

  • Goat Cheese and Turkey Slider

    Ground turkey topped with goat cheese, arugula and caramelized onions served on a brioche bun with Mel's sauce

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

Burgers

  • The Famous Melburger

    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…

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely eggLikely sesame

  • Sunset Burger

    1/2-lb. Angus beef topped with melted cheddar cheese, crisp bacon, avocado, lettuce, sliced tomato & red onion on grilled sourdough

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Patty Melt

    A juicy 1/3-lb. hamburger patty with melted Swiss, grilled onions on grilled marbled rye. 'An old favorite'

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Gourmet Turkey Burger

    Juicy 1/3-lb. ground turkey patty served on a whole wheat bun

    Likely gluten

  • The Impossible Burger

    Plant based vegan burger patty with tomato, onions, sprouts, and pickles on a whole wheat bun

    Likely gluten

  • Black Bean Veggie Burger

    Served with tomato, onions, sprouts, and pickles on a whole wheat bun

    VegetarianLikely gluten

  • Avocado Burger

    Sliced avocado, onions, Jack cheese & crisp bacon

    Likely dairy

  • Mushroom Burger

    Chef's choice. Topped with sautéed mushrooms and Jack cheese

    Likely dairy

  • R-66 Burger

    Shoestring fried onions piled high on our Angus beef, sharp cheddar cheese, fresh butter lettuce, beefsteak tomato, homemade Mel's 1000…

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

Sandwiches

  • Grilled Cheese Combination

    Jack, Swiss & cheddar on sourdough

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Short Rib Grilled Cheese

    Braised short ribs, Jack, Swiss & cheddar on grilled sourdough

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Albacore Tuna Melt

    Grilled albacore tuna salad with cheddar cheese on rye. 'My favorite'

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely fish

  • Mel's 3-Deck Club

    Breast of turkey, bacon, lettuce & tomato piled on toasted sourdough

    Likely gluten

  • B.l.t.

    'Old favorite' on sourdough

    Likely gluten

  • The Haven's Famous Vegetarian Sandwich

    Avocado, sprouts, hummus & tomatoes served on 9-grain bread with a fresh fruit cup

    VegetarianLikely glutenLikely sesame

  • Chicken Salad Sandwich

    On toasted sourdough with lettuce & tomato

    Likely gluten

  • Mel's Thin Sliced French Dip

    'Real winner' thin slices of roast beef on our garlic butter French baguette, served with in-house au jus and American fries

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Reuben Sandwich

    Thinly sliced corned beef, fresh raw sauerkraut, 1,000 Island dressing & melted Monterey Jack on grilled marbled rye

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Pesto Melt

    Fresh sliced turkey breast on grilled sourdough with melted mozzarella, roasted red peppers and our homemade pesto. Served with a choice of…

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely nuts

  • Creole Fried Chicken Sandwich

    Our in-house buttermilk fried chicken breast on a soft brioche bun topped with homemade coleslaw, pickled red onions, Creole mustard and…

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Albacore Tuna Salad Sandwich

    Served with fresh tomatoes, lettuce and sourdough

    Likely glutenLikely fish

  • In-House Sliced Turkey Breast Sandwich

    Piled high on toasted 9 grain with avocado, lettuce, tomato, and mayo

    Likely glutenLikely egg

  • Charbroiled Breast of Chicken Sandwich

    Boneless, skinless, tender breast of chicken marinated with spices, with lettuce, tomato, mayo, red onion & sliced avocado on toasted…

    Likely glutenLikely egg

Dinner Plates

  • Mel's Southern Fried Chicken

    Fried crispy on the outside, tender and juicy on the inside, with coleslaw, fries, roll & honey

    Likely gluten

  • All American Meat Loaf

    Angus beef individually baked loaf with a ketchup glaze. Served with lumpy mashed potatoes & gravy, fresh vegetables, roll & butter

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Chicken Breast Dinner

    Chicken breast seasoned with garlic and fresh herbs, served with mashed potatoes & gravy, veggies, roll & butter

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Homemade Turkey Dinner

    Served the old-fashioned way with stuffing, homemade gravy, lumpy mashed potatoes, fresh vegetables, roll & butter

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Slow Braised Short Rib Dinner

    Served with home style creamy mash potatoes, fresh sautéed vegetables & demi-glace (Mel's speciality)

    Likely dairy

  • New York Steak (10 oz.)

    Broiled, with green salad, mashed potatoes, fresh vegetables & roll

    Likely gluten

  • Grilled Fresh Atlantic Salmon

    Served with grilled asparagus & rice pilaf, roll & butter

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely fish

Sides

  • Mel's American Fries
  • Twisty Fries
  • Sweet Potato Fries
  • Onion Rings
  • Mel's Onion Rings & Fries Combo

    Likely gluten

  • Sautéed Fresh Vegetables
  • Macaroni & Cheese

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Lumpy Mashed Potatoes

    With gravy

  • Herman's Potato Salad
  • Coleslaw - Our Own Recipe
  • 1/2 Sweet 1/2 American Fries
  • Quinoa Salad

Fountain & Desserts

Mel's Deluxe Sundaes

  • Chocolate, Pineapple or Strawberry Sundae

    Likely dairy

  • Black & White Sundae

    Marshmallow & chocolate

    Likely dairy

  • Hot Fudge & Caramel Sundae
  • Mel's Belgian Waffle Sundae

    With vanilla ice cream and strawberries, whipped cream

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Banana Split

    'It's been a long time'

Desserts

  • Hot Apple Pie with Cinnamon Sauce

    Likely gluten

  • Homemade Berry Pies

    Likely gluten

  • Marge's Cherry Pie

    Likely gluten

  • Homemade Chocolate Fudge Cake

    Likely gluten

  • Mel's Double Cream Cheesecake

    With strawberry topping

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Pumpkin Pie

    With whipped cream

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Fresh Strawberry Shortcake

    In season

Good to know

Restaurant

Facts

FactDetail
Address1050 Van Ness Avenue, Little Saigon
AreaSan Francisco
KindRestaurant · American & BBQ · Café & brunch
Phone+1 415 2926357
Websitemelsdrive-in.com
Menu read9 Nov 2026 from melsdrive-in.com
Hours
  • Monday7am–10pm
  • Tuesday7am–10pm
  • Wednesday7am–10pm
  • Thursday7am–10pm
  • Friday7am–10pm
  • Saturday7am–10pm
  • Sunday7am–10pm
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Where this comes from

Allergen answers come from the menu’s labels first, then the listed ingredients, then a model’s judgement checked when unsure. How allergen status is decided.

Questions about Mel's Kitchen

Does Mel's Kitchen have gluten-free options?

No dish is marked gluten free as served, from the menu read 9 Nov 2026. Each dish shows whether the venue labelled it or it was read from the ingredients.

Is Mel's Kitchen coeliac friendly?

Eatcrush reads each venue’s own menu and says where every answer came from. It never calls a dish safe: kitchens share fryers, boards and flour, and menus change. If you have coeliac disease or an allergy, confirm with staff before you order.

When is Mel's Kitchen open?

Monday: 7am–10pm. Tuesday: 7am–10pm. Wednesday: 7am–10pm. Thursday: 7am–10pm. Friday: 7am–10pm. Saturday: 7am–10pm. Sunday: 7am–10pm. Hours can change on public holidays; check with the venue.

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