1950s-style restaurant in a theme park serving burgers, chicken sandwiches & fries, plus shakes.
Hours
| Saturday | 8 AM–10 PM |
| Sunday | 8 AM–10 PM |
| Monday | 8 AM–1 AM |
| Tuesday | 10 AM–5 PM |
| Wednesday | 8 AM–10 PM |
| Thursday | 8 AM–10 PM |
| Friday | 8 AM–10 PM |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 100 Universal City Plaza, Universal City, CA 91608
Phone: (800) 864-8377
Website: http://www.universalstudioshollywood.com/
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Reviews
unique tweek
Definitely worth a visit for the fries and shakes. I had the Slider trio as pictures and food was passable. Staff was courteous although not on point.
Definitely worth a visit for the quarter table jukebox and fries with a shake.
Enjoy!!!
… moreDefinitely worth a visit for the quarter table jukebox and fries with a shake.
Enjoy!!!
Frankie B
Only ate the food because I was starving, waited 49 mins for a seat and overpaid. Look at this chaos – this is the “ready for pickup” line.
Fries were dry. Spicy chicken made me feel like I was going to sink to the bottom of the ocean.
… moreFries were dry. Spicy chicken made me feel like I was going to sink to the bottom of the ocean.
Abcd
A very cozy place; the style and interior will transport you back in time. The food is delicious, the service is excellent. Located on Ventura Street, parking is available
… moreVictor Lim
Jumped into Mel’s Diner for lunch at Universal Studios Hollywood.
Not much expectations for a diner inside a Theme Park location.
Turned out to be pretty good. Expensive but at least it is tasty and filled the stomach.
Prices are before taxes.
Mel’s Classic Burger @ US$14.99 | 7.0 out of 10.
Nothing fancy. Typical cheese burger.
Tuna Melt Sandwich @ US$14.49 | 7.5 out of 10.
Tastes good but a bit on the smaller portion.
Chilli Bread Bowl @ US$13.99 | 8.0 out of 10.
Surprisingly it was good.
Regular sized Fountain Drinks are US$5.0
Hope this helps you decide which diner to have your lunch when you next visit Universal Studios Hollywood.
… moreNot much expectations for a diner inside a Theme Park location.
Turned out to be pretty good. Expensive but at least it is tasty and filled the stomach.
Prices are before taxes.
Mel’s Classic Burger @ US$14.99 | 7.0 out of 10.
Nothing fancy. Typical cheese burger.
Tuna Melt Sandwich @ US$14.49 | 7.5 out of 10.
Tastes good but a bit on the smaller portion.
Chilli Bread Bowl @ US$13.99 | 8.0 out of 10.
Surprisingly it was good.
Regular sized Fountain Drinks are US$5.0
Hope this helps you decide which diner to have your lunch when you next visit Universal Studios Hollywood.
May Zhagro
Mediocre food and mediocre service, probably not worth a visit unless you’re really craving a burger or a diner experience. First, we couldn’t find anyone at the cashier to order our food, but luckily once we ordered, the food came out pretty quickly.
We ordered the hot chicken sandwich. The sandwich was very greasy and the fries lacked taste so we slathered on the ketchup. They have these special machines but drinks did not have free refills unless you get a special cup.
It was so strange that at such a busy part of the restaurant, the person decided to mop it right between tables where people were eating their food. Try to find another less busy time to mop, or mop another section first and come back when it is free.
Overall, an underwhelming experience and if it weren’t that we were hungry, it isn’t worth it to try.
… moreWe ordered the hot chicken sandwich. The sandwich was very greasy and the fries lacked taste so we slathered on the ketchup. They have these special machines but drinks did not have free refills unless you get a special cup.
It was so strange that at such a busy part of the restaurant, the person decided to mop it right between tables where people were eating their food. Try to find another less busy time to mop, or mop another section first and come back when it is free.
Overall, an underwhelming experience and if it weren’t that we were hungry, it isn’t worth it to try.
Will Thomas
Absolutely do not go there during busy times. They are very unorganized, charge you first before making you wait for 30 minutes. The food is prepared in advance and is just sitting there until cold before they give you your order.
… moreLillian
This Mel’s Diner is right in the Universal Park. It has a 1950’s retro Americano diner theme, not really sure if it is connected to the Original Mel’s Diner. But would make sense since Universal Studios distributed the movie American Graffiti which featured a Mel’s Drive In.
To order, you place and pay with the cashier or via mobile to pickup your food at the counter. They call out order numbers, and ask to see your recipe for pickup.
My fried chicken order took 30 minutes. The person right in front of me ordered the exact same dish. His order had no wait time, he got it within minutes. As I waited for my number to be called out, I stood by the pickup counter watching life. There was a young woman that asked about her order. She did not wait as long as me. I saw her order her food after me. The young man handing out the orders gave her a $12 milkshake for free for her “wait”. He didn’t ask, he just gave her one. He was very apologetic. But for me, he only offered a free fountain drink which one already came with the meal. I asked for a bottled water instead which he provided. But no milkshake for me.
The fried chicken was served in a retro aluminum tv dinner tray. I was told the trays are not reused but were recycled. Not sure what if that was accurate info, sure hope so. Anyways, the pieces were a wing and a breast served with a , scoop of mashed potatoes n gravy, peas n carrots, and a frosted brownie. The chicken was ok. It was not bad tasting nor great either. Same with everything else. The brownie was chock full of HFCS. If they were aiming for a tv dinner taste and flavor, they nailed it.
… moreTo order, you place and pay with the cashier or via mobile to pickup your food at the counter. They call out order numbers, and ask to see your recipe for pickup.
My fried chicken order took 30 minutes. The person right in front of me ordered the exact same dish. His order had no wait time, he got it within minutes. As I waited for my number to be called out, I stood by the pickup counter watching life. There was a young woman that asked about her order. She did not wait as long as me. I saw her order her food after me. The young man handing out the orders gave her a $12 milkshake for free for her “wait”. He didn’t ask, he just gave her one. He was very apologetic. But for me, he only offered a free fountain drink which one already came with the meal. I asked for a bottled water instead which he provided. But no milkshake for me.
The fried chicken was served in a retro aluminum tv dinner tray. I was told the trays are not reused but were recycled. Not sure what if that was accurate info, sure hope so. Anyways, the pieces were a wing and a breast served with a , scoop of mashed potatoes n gravy, peas n carrots, and a frosted brownie. The chicken was ok. It was not bad tasting nor great either. Same with everything else. The brownie was chock full of HFCS. If they were aiming for a tv dinner taste and flavor, they nailed it.
hyso ch
Love their burger and fries. They’re doing a good job of providing hot and crispy french fries. If you’re looking for a vegetarian option, this is also a right place for you!
… moreRawan Tahan
Literally the worst food I have had in a long time. The bread is harder than rock, soup tastes worse and softer than purée. Chicken nuggets cold and obviously frozen. Fries were cold and stale.
Honestly it seems like they don’t care about quality. I’d avoid and listen to the reviews.
… moreHonestly it seems like they don’t care about quality. I’d avoid and listen to the reviews.
John K
Wow. This place was terrible. I don’t even know how they’re still open. We order the spicy chicken sandwich and it was awful. Flavors terrible oily just all around a bad sandwich. It definitely wasn’t worth the $12. Shoot it wasn’t worth a dollar off of McDonald’s value meal. The burgers were burnt and dry. This may be the worst restaurant at a theme park I have ever tasted around the world.
… more