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2.0 of 5 stars.
When I lived in SF, I went to each of the Mel's on Lombard, Geary & Van Ness. When I Sacramento, I went to the one on Howe Ave and have also been to the one in Roseville, CA. To be honest, this is...
yelp.com - user review - 05/06/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
A historic diner. Some of the food, I noticed(because I did not order it) was very highly-priced for a "classic Hollywood" diner. I ordered the Oreo classic shake and my friend got the Apple Pie a La...
yelp.com - user review - 05/03/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Diner food. Super Greasy, pretty good. The location is awesome if you are walking the strip at night and if you valet your car here, the cost is reasonable for the area. But who cares about a typical...
yelp.com - user review - 05/03/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
It's just your regular diner, but since it's in Hollywood it's a big deal. I think some things can be a bit pricey, but it's more for the experience anyway. Plus it's open late. I've had the burgers...
yelp.com - user review - 04/25/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The food is good but nothing special, your typical greasy spoon off the Boulevard - but its the only one I've ever seen with a security guy manning the door! Ah, now I feel like I'm back in San...
yelp.com - user review - 04/03/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The only thing this place really has going for it is if it were raining you could walk into the Hollywood Museum without getting wet. The food was horrible, parking was $2.50 validated, and the...
yelp.com - user review - 04/03/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Meh.Service was slow. Food wasn't that great. Not the cheapest diner either.I suppose it'd be fun to come here once with a touristy friend. I wouldn't make a second trip back though.
yelp.com - user review - 03/18/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Not a bad place to go grab lunch if you're in the area. Prompt and courteous staff.
yelp.com - user review - 03/15/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Why would you ever eat here?? I'm not sure. I've been more than once, and remember thinking the same thing each time. Why did I come here, and why did I order this bland food?Must be the drinks I...
yelp.com - user review - 03/03/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Walking around Hollywood for a while, a couple friends and I decided to stop here. It's another one of those 50's diners that I've been to so many times. We were immediately seated which was a plus in...
yelp.com - user review - 02/28/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A ! Their guacamole burgers kick ass! Cool & cute restaurant. Staff was pretty nice. Their prices were moderate especially for Hollywood. Great energy here!
yelp.com - user review - 02/20/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Came here for lunch after walking around Hollywood with some friends in the afternoon. The facility appeared clean and well maintained and the decor was cute with a 50's diner theme. I ordered the...
yelp.com - user review - 02/13/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Where were you in '62?Hopefully not eating at this place!
yelp.com - user review - 01/30/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
drunk munchies oh how i love mel's drunk munchies. whenever i come to mel's i get so excited and everything on the menu sounds so good but i always end up ordering the same thing a sunset burger with...
yelp.com - user review - 01/29/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Ok so I know there are a number of Mel's DIners in the LA area and this one, the one in the valley and the one in northern California are the only three I've been to. But each one I've been to have...
yelp.com - user review - 01/29/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've never been to Hollywood before. I went on business to LA and I figured what the heck! I'm from NY, so onward!Being from NY, where did I wind up? Of course Hollywood & Vine. I saw the stars in the...
yelp.com - user review - 01/23/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
YES when I came here we ran into at least one celebrity: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bruce_VilanchYES the sunset burger was good, but I think it's a little strange to see it served with all the...
yelp.com - user review - 01/20/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Awesome place!The milkshake-malts were purely divine!!! Burgers were big and we got full fast. The jukeboxes are so much fun!!!Will definitely coming back.
yelp.com - user review - 01/18/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I ate here on Christmas and while the food was not bad the scene was pretty bad. I saw an old woman put away about 1.5lb of what appeared to be hamloaf. The couple across from us insisted upon...
yelp.com - user review - 12/29/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been to this place quite often before and a few times a bit hungover. I would most definitely suggest the NEW YORKER and the REUBEN SANDWICH. Two great items on their illustrious menu. And of...
yelp.com - user review - 12/09/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
this is one of the places where you can go after partying all night and getting trashed. Its so close to most of the clubs that i usually go to thats why this is a usual pick for us. Its really...
yelp.com - user review - 12/01/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is a great spot to come to after kicking it in Hollywood. Hollywood and Highland is the center and mecca of Hollywood. Out of all the venues and restaurants located in that area, Mel's stays open...
yelp.com - user review - 11/25/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Growing up in the 80's, I could have sworn there was a show called "Mel's Diner". It had a cast of waitress' and a chef that they loved and hated. Fast forward to '08. I finally try this place out...
yelp.com - user review - 11/24/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Good place to grab breakfast in Hollywood. This is a famous place and breakfast is breakfast. I know a few places that stand above the rest, and i wouldn't consider this one of them.But hey, who...
yelp.com - user review - 11/13/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I seldom give up street meat (curbside vendor hot dogs) after leaving a Hollywood club, but somehow after a night of debauchery at Boulevard 3, a group of us ended up at Mel's instead.Hello! Late...
yelp.com - user review - 11/02/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Mel's definitely saves their quality staff for the late weekend nights. If you go during the day be prepared for food that pales in comparison, both figuratively and literally. My hash browns were...
yelp.com - user review - 10/21/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Friends and I stopped by Mel's for a late night snack. I split the tuna melt and curly fries with my friend. Although I was hungry, the melt was just ok. I usually love tuna and cheese, but this was...
yelp.com - user review - 10/12/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
So you'd think that Mel's Drive In would be one heck of a place since placed in one the most busy, artsy, popular streets in los angeles. WRONG!I came here with a bunch of friends before 10pm before...
yelp.com - user review - 10/12/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
This location has brought the reputation of all Mel's down. The portions should be bigger, the food should be warmer, the service should be more cliche 50's instead of disgruntled potential serial...
yelp.com - user review - 10/07/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Cruddy food served at room-temperature, and sub-par service. I won't go back.
yelp.com - user review - 10/04/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
typical diner atmosphere except that your in hollywood so your bound to see something out of the ordinary. because of the close proximity to a lot of clubs on holly blvd lines can get pretty long...
yelp.com - user review - 10/02/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
It's 12:30 and my eyes are tiredmy legs sorecoffee is coldbynow.The fake leather booth sweatsthe tourists' cameras point and shootthe waitress sighsand we all pine for this nighttobeover.Buddy Holly....
yelp.com - user review - 09/25/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
i didnt know that there was a mel's in hollywood. i only knew of the one on ventura blvd in sherman oaks. anyway, pretty good diner, especially after you've gone to one of the overrated clubs down the...
yelp.com - user review - 09/21/2008
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This is a great diner whether you're out with the family taking in a movie at the El Capitan or out with friends late at night (or the wee hours of the morning). The atmorsphere is great and the food isn't too...
lilaguide.com - user review - 09/08/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
It's late at night and you've failed to find tacos or bacon-wrapped hot dogs. You eye the In N Out longingly but somehow you end up at this place.We found street parking and there was a minimal wait...
yelp.com - user review - 09/08/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
ODe to the Hangover cure God!! I have come here countless times after having too much milk and cookies the night before. The service is always spot on (pounding headache or not) and the food is...
yelp.com - user review - 09/08/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I have to say Mel's has sentimental value to meMemories of me and my best friend eating fries and turkey gravy are one of my favorite of all timesHowever I continue to go here even though she is in...
yelp.com - user review - 09/08/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
all we ordered were a couple of smoothies to-go because it was hot as a mutha outside. like burning. so we drive into the parking lot and can you believe that you have to pay $2 for every 15minutes...
yelp.com - user review - 09/02/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I will always love Mel's Drive in, from Los Angeles to San Francisco. I once spotted Christian Bale at this Mel's. Mostly I spy myself being a piggy. I always order cheese fries with beef gravy on...
yelp.com - user review - 08/21/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
A lot of people seem to have really poor experiences with this place. I, for one, have found it to be.... average. There's nothing too stellar about this place, but it's great for meeting up with my...
yelp.com - user review - 08/07/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
My cousins were visiting from Montreal & Philippines and the one from Montreal was very adamant about going to Mel's Diner because she heard it was famous... hahaSo after taking them to Hollywood &...
yelp.com - user review - 07/13/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Mmmmmm . . . .Cinematic-spiced cholesterol galore . . .
yelp.com - user review - 06/25/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
This was the first time I waited in a bouncer controlled line for a non-alcoholic venue. I'm sure it's highly effective in keeping drunk crowds and creepies out, but I definitely had to fight the urge...
yelp.com - user review - 06/24/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Decent to good diner food. I haven't been there in a while though. I forget what I used to order. It was some kind of chicken sandwich with mushrooms. Very good.
yelp.com - user review - 06/16/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
a Hollywood staple and I can't say anything but RUN! RUN AWAY FROM HERE! Before ever going in the doors you're screwed for parking. Now I understand it's Hollywood, but it's the lower end of the...
yelp.com - user review - 06/11/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I'm not saying that Mel's is great, but for what it is - a standard diner that caters to tourists during the day and the drunk crowd at night - it does a decent job. One of the things I hate about...
yelp.com - user review - 06/10/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The pot pie that wasn't.The very first item on the menu is 'Chicken Pot Pie'. Now, I have had many chicken pot pies in my life. It is quite simple: a pie with a crust, containing a gooey preparation...
yelp.com - user review - 06/04/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
"I'm tired. I'm hungry. I'm hungrier than tireder. Did I just say tireder? I am tired. But I'm so hungry. Shit, it's SO damn late. I don't want to go to Taco Bell again and I want a milk shake. How...
yelp.com - user review - 05/24/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
a nice place to go when you want some late night/early morning grub. it's a little pricey though. cute vintage diner!
yelp.com - user review - 05/08/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This is where you go at 2 in the morning after drinking all day to eat crap food and watch your tone-deaf friends sing karaoke to an adoring crowd.
yelp.com - user review - 04/30/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Good after hours place to grab some grub with friends. I keep pretty late hours and any place that's open after midnight automatically gets a couple stars from me. I think the experience you get at...
yelp.com - user review - 04/16/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I've been here a few times and each time gets worse! The food isn't the best quality food. The service is horrible! The food takes forever to cook! It's pretty pricey for what you are getting. You...
yelp.com - user review - 03/29/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
From the Pimps to the hoes, and from the Suits to the Regular Joes; you can always find a diverse group of drunks and crack heads here at Mel's Drive-In after hours. I've come here a couple of times...
yelp.com - user review - 03/26/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The cheesy music was played way too loud. The service was slow and somewhat rude. The food.... hah what a joke. I ordered the homemade corned beef hash and eggs and the whole time i wished that...
yelp.com - user review - 03/26/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I came hear after a weezer concert a few years back and this place is gross. The burgers as dry as dirt and taste like it too. Save your $$$ and go a few blocks down to in-and-out , all the teen...
yelp.com - user review - 03/21/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
3.652 starsThe best of both worlds. After a Beastie Boys concert last summer, half of our group wanted to go to a bar and drink some more. The other half wanted food to sober up. I suggested Mel's as...
yelp.com - user review - 03/04/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Mel's is the classic drive in diner type place. Think American Graffiti. For later night dining it's hard to beat.We arrived at 11:30pm, exhausted after the Democratic Debate that was just up the...
yelp.com - user review - 02/02/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been to Mel's half a dozen times and always enjoy it. Any way you slice it, it's a hell of a lot better than Dennys, IHOP, etc. while being comparatively priced.I generally go for the tuna melt...
yelp.com - user review - 01/19/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Close to our hotel @ 0100 for a meal we were famished for. That being said, the food satisified. This place is like Denny's on steroids...
yelp.com - user review - 01/01/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I generally love diner grub and road food in the good ole U.S. of A., but this Americana-festooned diner is so sad, you might leave unsatisfied and thinking maybe the terrorists did win. The precisely...
yelp.com - user review - 12/17/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Great decor. Service was so-so. It took the waitress a while to bring us drinks and the place wasn't that busy. The food was a bit bland. I really expected the food to taste better because of the...
yelp.com - user review - 12/11/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It's pretty funny that a fellow-Yelper said "this place isn't worth its hype." I somehow have missed all the "hype" surrounding this chain of nostalgia-themed family diners, but perhaps I'm hanging...
yelp.com - user review - 11/21/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
i had breakfast here and it was delicious.
yelp.com - user review - 11/02/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I love 50's diners. This one didn't feel like a 50's diner inside, except for the vinyl booths. We ordered a banana split, and I asked the waitress, Sara, if it had coconuts on it. She said no, but...
yelp.com - user review - 10/20/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This is a total tourist stop. I think it's retarded that you have to pay to park. Whenever I go it's $2.50 for the first hour if you get validated and I have to park and get the car myself.I am...
yelp.com - user review - 09/22/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Blah. I've been to a few different Mel's, from the Bay Area to LA. It is what it is, mediocre diner food. I don't know, I tend to take out-of-towners here 'cause it's nearby and convenient and...
yelp.com - user review - 09/10/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Bland American food. My burger wasn't even cooked all the way. I had to send it back to be cooked properly. Fifteen minutes after finishing my meal I had to run to my hotel because I had massive...
yelp.com - user review - 08/27/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have to give 4 stars because this is our go-to place to grab a late bite in the area and the people watching is stellar after midnight. The classic Americana food here always tastes good to me, but...
yelp.com - user review - 08/21/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
The food was mediocre, but the service was HORRIBLE! My boyfriend and I decided to grab a quick bite before our drive back home to the Bay Area. Our waiter was a real ass. He never checked on his,...
yelp.com - user review - 08/08/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I went there a couple of times about a year ago, and all I can remember was that the food was average but the wait was EVERLASTING!!I almost walked out until the manager came and apologized....
yelp.com - user review - 08/08/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Blah.I went here with a friend after a night of NOT drinking, on Saturday, I KNOW! Whats wrong with this picture. I ordered a Club sando with fries. The bread was too toasted, there was one thin...
yelp.com - user review - 08/06/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Ok - I would normally give this restaurant closer to 4 Stars, but a man was fatally stabbed in the parking lot at the Highland location in May 2007 by a 20-something road rager, and though no fault...
yelp.com - user review - 07/26/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Its a diner what do you expect. I recently went there with a friend of mine completely sober. Why do they need a hulking security guard at the front door? Anyways he had attitude and was a jerk....
yelp.com - user review - 07/21/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
OK - I grew up in the Bay Area and I can tell you that the Mel's in LA is a lot worse than up north. The food is greasy and it makes you wonder - is the ownership different in LA? Mel's is an...
yelp.com - user review - 07/20/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
kinda pricey for ordinary american food..$4 for one piece of pie$3 for fries$7 for a tuna melt..and cashier swore he gave us our change when he totally didnt.
yelp.com - user review - 07/18/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've spent many a Saturday / Sunday post afterhours late morning here. The greasy breakfast is good. The waitresses are characters and the coffee is strong (much needed when you are deprived of the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/13/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I don't care how hungry you are after bar-hopping all night...don't go here. Go somewhere else! Anywhere else! And if you're sober and thinking of going here, then I assume you're either a tourist...
yelp.com - user review - 07/06/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
It's a diner. You get the idea. It's a cool place to put a restaurant, but some carpet might dampen the noise a bit, and that would be good because this place is LOUD.
yelp.com - user review - 06/16/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Pretty good food but nothing to get excited about. You got your burgers, sandwiches, salads and stuff like that. The atmosphere is the fun part. The place is ALWAYS packed with people. Great place for...
yelp.com - user review - 06/10/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place! I must have eaten here almost every day when I was in LA. Open late, drinks, good food, friendly service. It's a great place for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. It's also great for...
yelp.com - user review - 05/08/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I was very disappointed. The Sherman Oaks Mel's is much better. This location, of course, is awesome. I ordered a chili dog with fries and paid $10. What?! The parking was okay--$2.50 validated....
yelp.com - user review - 04/16/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I did not care for this place.We went on a Friday afternoon before St. Patty's weekend and the entire place was decorated in kitschy three clover confetti and banners, balloons, and leprechauns. Even...
yelp.com - user review - 04/16/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
say it with me:if it's good for rob lowe, it's good enough for me.located in the heart of hollywood, mel's drive in is a local staple first immortalized in the movie american graffiti. the quality of...
yelp.com - user review - 04/15/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Went to this particular Mel's Drive In last January. Liked the 50's decor as a person who is a fan of nostalgia, Unfourtenetly, the food was just average, I've been to Several Mel's Drive In's in...
yelp.com - user review - 04/09/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
you have to try there tuna melts with french fries and a strwberry shake.make you think you are back in the 50's.and there onion rings are not that bad either.
yelp.com - user review - 04/04/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
A fun place to come for dinner with friends (sorry if I say that a lot, but its true). We have been able to just sit and talk, never feeling like we are being pushed out. Its right there near...
yelp.com - user review - 03/20/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
GREAT American food, reasonably priced, fun atmosphere, waitstaff are friendly and "real", parking lot attendant was an ass and you have to pay for parking if you are there longer than an hour. It's...
yelp.com - user review - 03/16/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The Best Grilled Cheese sandwich. You can't beat the 3 kinds of Cheese, and the yummy sourdough bread. And the Tomato Basil soup is Oh so good. I wish they made it everyday.
yelp.com - user review - 02/21/2007
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small people like this place!.. colorful environment... the kids menu is nothing too original, but it has all the key favorites... tasty burgers, fries and of course a milkshake... the staff is used to loud...
lilaguide.com - user review - 02/08/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
i dont care what anyone says, I LOVE THIS PLACE!!! this mel's has a lounge/bar, im talking greasy eggs and a bloody mary for breakfast, delicious! i try not to go too often, but if you want a drink...
yelp.com - user review - 02/06/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The locations on Ventura and Sunset are so much better. THis location has the worst lighting for a restaurant hands down, all flourecent bulbs sucking the life from your soul.the portions? small and...
yelp.com - user review - 01/26/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It's right off of Hollywood Blvd., near Ripley's Believe It or Not Odditorium. It's a diner with the basic sandwiches, burgers, and fries. The classic American food stuff that you see in the movies...
yelp.com - user review - 01/19/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
If you dont mind being amongst the tourists, this is the place for you. Better to go to the 101, or if you need your Mel's fix go to Sunset Plaza.Note: validated parking self parking at lunch is...
yelp.com - user review - 01/15/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Like my review of the Sunset Mel's, place is decent. The best part was accidently discovering they have karaoke on Tuesdays. Also, there's a bar. The end.
yelp.com - user review - 10/27/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This is a clubbers afterparty... still open, music still pumping, customers freaking with the Mels staff... lotsa food for late nite craves. Onsite park for a fee, or find parking on the nearby dark...
yelp.com - user review - 09/30/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
A decent and fun enough place to cruise to with your buds after a long night out (or when you've just had a long day in Hollywood).I first came here when I was in High School. Wasn't much impressed...
yelp.com - user review - 06/07/2006
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1.0 of 5 stars.
The one in the Valley with the original atmosphere makes up for the bland food.Oh so kitchsy and eu de fake chain
yelp.com - user review - 05/02/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
food's pretty decent, open 24 hours, and the wait is not too shabby. but if anything is the personality and soul of this joint that makes it what it is. plus, the fact that the hostess was from "nu...
yelp.com - user review - 04/09/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
How is there no review for this place and the one in West Holly has 2??? Come on this is the spot, the real Mel's in the heart of real Hollywood. Its fun, has that old soda shop feel and fun names for...
yelp.com - user review - 03/19/2006
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