The Original Mels Diner

About

The Original Mels is a diner brand whose menu includes hotcakes, chili fries and chicken-fried steak.

The menu lists chocolate chip hotcakes, chili fries and chicken-fried steak. The brand began in San Francisco in 1947 and offers franchising.

Known for

  • Chocolate chip hotcakes
  • Chili fries
  • Chicken-fried steak

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Hours

Monday7 AM – 9 PM
Tuesday7 AM – 9 PM
Wednesday7 AM – 9 PM
Thursday7 AM – 9 PM
Friday7 AM – 9 PM
Saturday7 AM – 9 PM
Sunday7 AM – 9 PM

Location

4827 Lone Tree Wy · Antioch, Antioch

Details

Good for

Breakfast · Dinner · Lunch

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