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Breakfast FavoritesServed with hash browns or our famous Mels potatoes made with premium, baked red potatoes, diced and grilled with white and green onions and Mels special seasoning salt. Please tell your server if you prefer no onions. Substitute Egg Beaters at no charge.Breakfast BurritoTortilla filled with two eggs scrambled with cheese, country sausage, Mels potatoes and a touch of country gravy. Comes with a side of sour cream and salsa 8.59Huevos RancherosTwo eggs with corn tortillas, shredded Jack and Cheddar cheese and topped with avocado, Ranchero sauce and sour cream. Served with refried beans 8.69

Mels 6oz. New York Steak and Two eggs 8.69

Mels Homemade Corned Beef Hash and eggsHouse made with bell pepper and onions served with fresh fruit 9.29

Chicken Fried Steak and Two eggs 9.99

Mels 10oz Rib eye Steak and Two eggs 11.99

Grilled Pork Chops and eggs 10.29New! Breakfast QuesadillaScrambled egg with authentic chorizo, green onion, and ripe tomato with cheese stuffed into a large, flour tortilla and served with sliced jalapeños on the side 8.49New! Chorizo & eggsThree farm-fresh scrambled eggs with authentic chorizo. Served with refried beans topped with cheese, sour cream, fanned avocado, a sprinkle of green onions, salsa and corn tortillas 8.69

The BombAlmost a pound of ham steak served on our large platter with two eggs and all the usual suspects 9.49

New! Bacon, egg and Avocado BurritoA large, grilled flour tortilla stuffed with smoked bacon, scrambled eggs, tomato, avocado and cheese. Served with a side of salsa 9.99Mels San Francisco ScrambleThree fresh eggs, ground beef, Mels seasoning salt, fresh mushrooms and spinach scrambled with green onions and topped with Parmesan cheese 8.99Sunrise SandwichBreakfast sandwich with two scrambled eggs and your choice of bacon, ham or country sausage and American cheese served on grilled French bread 7.99 Wolfman Jack2 pancakes, 2 eggs, 2 strips of bacon, 1 country sausage and ham with hash browns or Mels potatoes 9.69Back By Popular Demand! Aidells Grilled Smoked Sonoma SausageMade with chicken, apples, and sun dried tomatoes with two eggs 8.99

Eggs By the NumberAll breakfast below served with choice of toast, muffin or biscuit and country gravy, Mels potatoes or hash browns.

1. Two eggs, any style 6.192. One egg, two sausage or two bacon 7.393. Diced ham and scrambled eggs 8.394. Two eggs with choice of three bacon or three sausage

links 8.895. Two eggs with choice of country sausage, hot link sausage

hamburger patty or ham steak 8.99

From the GriddleHotcakesFull stack (3) 6.49 Short stack (2) 5.99Strawberry HotcakesFull stack, with whipped cream 7.49Banana HotcakesWith whipped cream 7.69Two Plus Two Two hotcakes and two bacon or two sausage links and two eggs any style 8.69 A waffle or French toast can be substituted for hotcakes.

French Toast Batter-dipped and grilled 6.99 Strawberry French Toast French toast topped with strawberries 7.99 Belgian WafflesWaffles served until 11:30a.m. on Weekdays, until 2p.m. on Saturday, Sunday and Holidays Strawberry Belgian Waffle With whipped cream 7.99Belgian Waffle 6.79

Please tell your server if you prefer No onions!

Blueberry or Bran Muffin 1.99Buttermilk Biscuit and Gravy 4.39English Muffin or Toast with Jelly 1.99One egg 1.49 Two eggs 2.89Side of Ham, Sausage, Bacon or Country Sausage 3.89Mels Potatoes 2.99Hash Browns 2.99Toasted Bagel 2.69 Oatmeal 3.79

Side Orders

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Deluxe Your Mels Potatoes or

Hash BrownsAdd mixed cheese,

bacon, green onions and sour cream 1.79

Mels SkilletsServed over hash browns or our famous Mels Potatoes with choice of toast, muffin or biscuit and country gravy.

Santa Fe SkilletBacon, Ortega chiles scrambled with eggs and topped with avocado and melted mixed cheese. Served with salsa and sour cream on the side 9.49New! Chorizo SkilletMels potatoes with authentic chorizo, tomato, green onion and melted cheese. Topped with two farm-fresh eggs any style, sliced fresh avocado and a dollop of sour cream. Served with corn tortillas or toast 9.99

New! The HangoverWe cover your choice of potatoes with two biscuits, two country sausages and country gravy, top it with two eggs your choice. 9.99 Add two slices of bacon or diced ham for an additional 1.79Alice’s Western SkilletHam, bell pepper, onions and tomato, scrambled with eggs and topped with mixed cheese 9.29

Country SkilletA combination of scrambled eggs, diced country sausage, link sausage and bacon all covered with melted mixed cheeses and our country gravy 9.99Spanish SkilletMels seasoned taco meat, Ortega chilies, diced tomato, chopped green onion, melted Jack cheese and topped with two eggs cooked any style 9.49

Mels Three Egg OmelettesOmelettes served with hash browns or our famous Mels Potatoes with choice of toast, muffin or biscuit and gravy.

New! Denver OmeletteThree-egg omelette stuffed with ham, grilled peppers, onion and Jack cheese. Served with hash browns or Mels potatoes and toast 9.99

Three Cheese With Cheddar, Jack and muenster cheese 8.29

Chicken Fajita Sautéed onion, bell pepper, tomato and sizzling chicken breast topped with guacamole 9.29New! Meat & Cheese Choose from country ham, sausage or bacon with Jack and Cheddar cheeses 9.29Chili - Cheddar Mels famous chili with Jack and Cheddar cheese 8.99

Tex-Mex Three egg omelette stuffed with Mels seasoned taco meat, Ortega chilies, diced tomato, chopped green onion, Ranchero sauce, melted Jack cheese and sour cream 9.49

Vegetarian A blend of Jack and Cheddar cheese, green onions, sliced avocado, sautéed mushrooms, tomato and sour cream 8.99

Louisiana Hot Links With sautéed onion, green and red bell pepper and muenster cheese 9.29New! California OmeletteOur big three egg omelette stuffed with tomato, bacon, cheese and sliced avocado topped with a dollop of sour cream 9.49

Eggs BenedictServed until 11:30a.m. on Weekdays, and until 2p.m. on Saturday, Sunday and Holidays

eggs BenedictWith your choice of ham, sliced avocado or country sausage on a grilled English muffin, topped with poached eggs and hollandaise sauce. Served with fresh fruit and hash browns or Mels potatoes 9.69

New! California BenedictGrilled English muffin halves topped with three strips of bacon, grilled tomato slices, avocado, poached eggs and topped with hollandaise sauce 9.69

eggs FlorentineGrilled English muffin halves topped with sliced tomato, fresh spinach, poached eggs and topped with hollandaise sauce. Served with hash browns or Mels potatoes and a side of seasonal fruit 9.69

Mels All Day BreakfastAll day breakfasts are served with hash browns or our famous Mels

potatoes made with premium, baked red potatoes, diced and grilled with white and green onions and Mels special seasoning salt.

Substitute Egg Beaters at no chargePlease tell your server if you prefer No onions!

Notice: Consuming raw or undercooked meats or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions.

“All happiness depends on breakfast.”

The budget to make American Graffiti was $750,000.00

or about 83,426 Vegetarian Omelettes! About 2 for the entire population

of Modesto in 1960.

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Deluxe Your Mels Potatoes or Hash Browns

Add mixed cheese, bacon, green onions and sour cream 1.79

AppetizersMels Classic SamplerChicken strips, onion rings, mozzarella sticks, zucchini sticks and chicken wings on a bed of MelFries with ranch dressing and marinara sauce 10.69

Mels Zesty Chicken WingsMels original or try them with Buffalo sauce. Served with ranch 8.49Mels Wings & FriesWings on a bed of MelFries 9.29Beer Battered Onion Rings Sweet Spanish onions fried crispy 6.29Tempura Battered Zucchini Sticks 6.29

Chicken StripsWith your choice of ranch or BBQ sauce on

a bed of MelFries 8.49Chicken QuesadillaJack and Cheddar cheese with green

onion, tomato, guacamole, salsa and sour cream 8.49

Vegetarian QuesadillaOn a large, whole wheat tortilla with Jack and

Cheddar cheese, zucchini, sautéed mushrooms, tomato and onions 8.29Mozzarella SticksBattered, fried and served with marinara sauce 6.29NachosCrispy tortilla chips topped with cheese sauce, taco meat, refried beans, red onion, jalapeños, diced tomato and sour cream. Served with salsa 7.49; substitute chicken for beef 99¢Mels’ Fries

Chili MelFries With Cheddar and Jack cheese and chopped onions 6.39Gravy MelFriesOur seasoned MelFries topped with our brown gravy 4.29Garlic MelFries 4.69Cheese MelFriesWith Cheddar and Jack cheese 5.69Private Reserve Seasoned MelFries 3.79

Gourmet MelFriesMelFries covered with chopped bacon, melted Jack and Cheddar cheeses, diced green onions, topped with sour cream 6.89Curly MelFries 4.29Sweet Potato MelFries 4.69

Milkshakes, Malts & Sundaes

Milkshakes and malts served with the can. Chocolate, vanilla or strawberry.Shakes 4.49 Malts 4.99 Creamsicle Shake 4.79Deluxe Milkshake With fresh banana, pineapple or a special hand dipped flavor 4.99Banana Royal SundaeTwo scoops of vanilla ice cream, hot fudge sliced bananas, whipped cream, nuts with a cherry on top 5.49Praline SundaeTwo scoops of praline ice cream, caramel syrup, sliced bananas, whipped cream, nuts and a cherry 5.69

Kiddy SundaeA single scoop of vanilla ice cream, choice of syrup, whipped cream, nuts and a cherry 3.29

Soup and Chili- Chili- ChiliTwo Fresh Hot Selections everydayCup with crackers 3.19 Bowl with corn bread 4.49Clam Chowder (Only on Friday)Cup with crackers 3.19 Bowl with corn bread 4.69Chili BowlWith corn bread, melted Cheddar cheese and onion 5.69

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SandwichesClassics sandwiches served with your choice of a cup of soup, luncheon salad, coleslaw, MelFries, house made pasta salad or cottage cheese.

Grilled CheeseWith Jack, Cheddar and American cheeses 6.29Back By Popular Demand! Doc’s FavoriteAidelles grilled Sonoma Sausage, Jack cheese, red and green bell peppers mixed with grilled onion, served on a grilled hamburger bun 8.49Loaded Grilled CheeseJack, Cheddar and American cheese with bacon, tomato and onion 7.69Fresh Roasted TurkeyWith lettuce, tomato and mayonnaise served on a hamburger bun 8.49

Mels Monte CristoA combination of sliced turkey, ham and American cheese stacked with a pineapple ring dipped in egg battered Texas toast, deep fried to a golden brown and sprinkled with powdered sugar 8.99

BLT - BLTA- New! BLTeClassic with bacon, lettuce and tomato 7.69, with avocado 8.29, with over-hard egg 8.29Tuna Melt on RyeWith Cheddar cheese and sliced tomato 8.29

Grilled Ham & CheeseWith Jack, Cheddar and American cheese with sliced ham 7.99Tuna SandwichWith mayonnaise, lettuce and tomato on rye bread 7.99

Specialty SandwichesAll specialty sandwiches are served on our fresh baked French roll or choice of bread with choice of one: MelFries, soup, coleslaw, pasta salad, cottage cheese or salad with dressing.French DipSliced roast beef au jus on a French roll 8.99 Order it Philly-style for only 99¢ more; Double the meat for only 1.99 more!

Club SandwichCarved breast of turkey, bacon, lettuce, tomato, and mayonnaise 8.99 Hot Pastrami With lettuce and tomato on the side 8.29Turkey DipFresh breast of turkey heated in au jus and served on a French roll 8.99 Double meat 1.99Order it Philly-style for only 99¢ moreCountry V.I.P.Swiss cheese, sliced breast of turkey, two crisp bacon strips and tomato slices on grilled bread 8.79Beefy CheddarGrilled thick French bread topped with sliced roast beef layered with Cheddar cheese, green chilis and sliced tomato 8.99Mels Fisherman’s SandwichBeer battered and deep-fried to a golden brown, topped with American cheese,coleslaw, mayo, lettuce and tomato 8.79

ReubenPastrami or corned beef with Swiss cheese, sauerkraut

and Thousand Island dressing on grilled rye 8.69 Chicken ClubServed on our ciabatta bread topped with Jack cheese, avocado, bacon, lettuce, tomato and

mayonnaise 8.99Mels Vegetarian 12-Grain Sandwich

Iceberg lettuce with tomato, mayonnaise, avocado, Muenster cheese and red onion on 12-grain bread 7.49

MeldogA full quarter pound 100% all beef hot dog, sliced and grilled. Served on a steak roll with lettuce, tomato, pickles, avocado and sliced onions 7.99Mels Chili-Cheese DogMels hot dog with MelFries, chopped onions and melted cheese 8.99

Deluxe Turkey GrillServed open face on a grilled French roll with avocado slices, melted Jack and Cheddar cheeses, sliced turkey, sliced tomato and 1000 Island dressing 8.49New! Chicken Cobb Salad SandwichServed on our ciabatta bread topped with shredded lettuce, bacon, bleu cheese crumbles, tomato, mayonnaise and grilled chicken breast 8.99

Soup & SaladBowl of soup and Mels house or Caesar salad with corn bread 6.99

1/2 Sandwich & MelFries ComboHalf sandwich, MelFries and choice cup of soup, luncheon salad, fresh sliced coleslaw, house made pasta salad or cottage cheese 7.29 Sandwich choices: turkey, tuna, ham, roast beef and pastrami served on grilled French bread.

Mels CombosSubstitute Curly MelFries for 49¢ or

Sweet Potato MelFries for 99¢

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Add Chili MelFries, Cheese MelFries, Gourmet MelFries, Garlic MelFries, Curly MelFries or Sweet Potato MelFries for an additional cost

Melburger PlattersOur famous Melburgers are prepared according to the time-honored recipe of the Original Mels. Third-pound fresh chuck patty sprinkled with Mels special seasoning, cooked medium-well and served on fresh baked buns.

Melburgers are served on a platter with your choice of one of the following: Cup of soup, luncheon salad, fresh sliced coleslaw, MelFries, house made pasta salad or cottage cheese.

Classic MelburgerServed with sliced tomato, lettuce, onion and 1000 Island dressing 7.89 With cheese 8.69San Francisco Melburger Grilled French bread, fresh chuck patty, Cheddar cheese, bacon, avocado, grilled onion with 1000 Island dressing 9.29Bleu MelburgerWith lettuce, tomato, melted Bleu cheese crumbles on our fresh chuck patty with onion straws and mayonnaise 8.99Ranch House MelburgerTopped with Cheddar cheese, two strips of bacon,lettuce, tomato, onion and an over-hard egg with mayonnaise 8.99New! Buffalo Sauce MelburgerAll chuck patty marinated in buffalo sauce, topped with bleu cheese crumbles, deep fried onion straws, shredded lettuce and tomato 8.99

Mels Big BopperOur classic Melburger with Cheddar cheese, bacon strips, and onion rings topped with barbecue sauce 9.39

Bacon and Cheddar MelburgerDraped with Cheddar cheese, two strips of bacon and 1000 Island dressing 9.29Hawaiian MelburgerCheddar cheese over our teriyaki glazed pineapple ring on a Melburger patty 8.79Patty MeltGrilled hamburger patty on rye bread with Cheddar cheese, sautéed onion and tomato slices 8.29Graffiti MelburgerThick French bread buttered and grilled with melted Swiss cheese and sautéed onions 8.49

Mushroom and Swiss MelburgerFresh chuck patty on our signature bun brushed with mayonnaise stacked on top of golden onion straws, draped with Swiss cheese and smothered in sautéed mushrooms 8.99Chili MelburgerServed with MelFries, chopped onions and melted cheese 8.49 Deuce CoupeTwo large beef patties with melted American cheese, tomato, lettuce and onion 9.99Veggie MelburgerServed on our whole wheat bun with honey mustard dressing, lettuce, tomato and pickle 8.29Jalapeño MelburgerTopped with sliced tomato, jalapeños, lettuce, grilled onions, 1000 Island dressing and pepper Jack cheese 8.99

Chicken Bacon MelburgerServed on our signature bun with bacon, lettuce, tomato, mayonnaise and onion straws 8.99Classic Crispy Chicken MelburgerServed on our signature bun with lettuce, tomato and onion with a side of mayo 8.29BBQ Crispy Chicken MelburgerChicken breast with Cheddar cheese, bacon strips and onion rings topped with BBQ sauce and served on our signature bun 9.29

Santa Fe Chicken MelburgerChicken breast with Jack cheese, Ortega chiles, lettuce, tomato, guacamole and salsa served on a wheat bun 8.99Gourmet Chicken MelburgerOur chicken breast dressed up with Cheddar cheese,strips of bacon, lettuce, tomato and a creamy mustard sauce served on a wheat bun 9.29Chicken in the BuffOur chicken breast served with lettuce, tomato, pickle and a creamy mustard sauce served on a wheat bun 7.99

Hawaiian Chicken MelburgerMels teriyaki glaze on a grilled chicken breast with Cheddar cheese and a pineapple slice, served on a wheat bun 8.99Classic Lean Turkey MelburgerServed with lettuce, tomato and mayonnaise on a wheat bun 8.49Bacon and Cheddar Turkey MelburgerMels turkey burger topped with Cheddar cheese and slices of bacon on a wheat bun 9.29

Speciality Chicken & Turkey Burger PlattersChicken and turkey burgers are served with your choice of: Cup of soup, luncheon salad, MelFries, cottage cheese, fresh sliced coleslaw or house made pasta salad.

Add Your Favorite MelFries for an additional cost

Mels “Original Cheese-Steak” SandwichThis one has it all! Served on our ‘Hoagie Style’ bun with tender sliced grilled sirloin steak topped with sautéed mushrooms, grilled onion and layered with

cheese sauce topped off with jalapeño and pepperoncini 9.29

Add a second patty to any burger 1.89! Add an additional side 1.79

Add onion straws to any burger 69¢

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Blue Plate DinnersServed with dinner vegetables and cornbread plus choice of two sides: lumpy mashed potatoes with gravy, MelFries, coleslaw, pasta salad, petite dinner salad or cup of soup. Add additional sides for only 1.79 each!

Ground Round Steak10oz. grilled and smothered with sautéed onions and mushroom gravy 9.99

Steak & BBQ Chicken6oz. NY strip steak with grilled chicken breast smothered in BBQ sauce 10.99Rockin’ Rib eye10oz. rib eye steak with sautéed mushrooms 11.99Chicken Fried SteakTopped with country gravy, sautéed mushrooms and choice of biscuit or corn bread 9.99New! Shrimp DinnerSix pieces of battered golden fried shrimp with a side of cocktail sauce 9.99

Prime Rib8oz. cut 9.99 or our 10oz. cut 11.99Fresh Carved Turkey PlatterWith dressing and cranberry sauce 9.99Deep Fried ChickenBreaded and crisp on the outside, moist and tender inside 9.29 Fisherman’s PlatterBeer battered cod with tangy tartar sauce 9.99

Mels Original Recipe Meat LoafWith brown gravy and topped with mushrooms 9.99

Grilled Pork ChopsTender and juicy topped with sautéed onions 10.29

New! Steak & ShrimpWe pair a delicious 6oz. New York strip steak and four pieces of our golden fried shrimp for only 10.99New! Love Me Tenders and ShrimpFour pieces of our golden fried shrimp with three juicy, deep-fried chicken tenders served with ranch dressing and cocktail sauce 9.49

Salads

Best Seller! Mels Cobb SaladLettuce, chopped bacon, diced chicken, avocado, scallions, egg, tomato and bleu cheese crumbles 9.29

Classic Caesar SaladServed with garlic bread 7.99 Add seasoned chicken for only 1.49Chef SaladAn Original Mels favorite with julienne strips of turkey, ham, cheese and hard boiled egg over a bed of greens. Served with your choice of Bleu Cheese, Thousand Island or Ranch 7.99

Chicken Fajita SaladBreast of chicken, red and green pepper, onion cut in strips and sautéed served over a bed of greens with salsa, guacamole and sour cream 8.99Mels Crispy Chicken SaladFresh diced tomatoes, crumbled bacon, sliced hard boiled egg and shredded Jack and Cheddar cheese on a bed of crisp lettuce and topped with crispy sliced chicken or buffalo style chicken dipped in our hot wing sauce 8.99Taco SaladCrispy corn tortilla chips topped with Mels seasoned taco meat, refried beans, shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, Jack and Cheddar cheese, diced green onion, a dollop of sour cream and guacamole 8.99 *Low-Cal dressing served upon request.

Fresh Roasted Turkey with Cranberry Sauce Mels Original Recipe Meat Loaf with gravy and mushrooms

Five Piece Shrimp Basket 8.99 Three Piece Beer Battered Cod 8.99

The Combo with three pieces of shrimp, two pieces of cod 9.49

Hot Open-Faced Sandwiches

Fish and Fry Baskets

Much of the classic, iconic movie,

American Graffiti was filmed at the original Mels in San Francisco

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Hot sandwiches come with mashed potatoes, gravy and vegetable. Your choice 8.99

Served with cocktail or tarter sauce, Melfries and coleslawNew!

*Roseville 1804 Douglas Blvd*Reno at The Sands Hotel

Folsom 13399 Folsom BlvdWalnut Creek 1394 N Main Street

(Open till 3am on weekends)North Natomas 2057 Arena Blvd*Vacaville 171 Nut Tree Parkway

Sacramento 565 Howe Ave

Placerville 232 Main Street*Rocklin 6708 Lonetree Blvd

Auburn 1730 Grass Valley Hwy*Brentwood 2523 Sand Creek Rd

* Pinole 1441 Fitzgerald Dr* Sacramento Midtown 3000 J St

Locations marked with a * are open 24 hours

No Shoes- No Shirt- No Service- No LoiteringWe reserve the right to refuse service to anyone. Minimum charge per person $2.00

Parties of eight or more will receive one check with 15% gratuity added.

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Beer – we offer imported, domestic and micro brewery beersWine – our house wines by the glassMels Specially Blended Coffee 2.29Fresh Brewed Decaf 2.29Hot Tea Service 2.29Iced Tea 2.29Hot Chocolate 2.59Mimosa 4.99

Milk 2.79Chocolate Milk 2.99 Jumbo Drink (Jumbo drink refills no charge)Lemonade, Sprite, Coca Cola, Diet Coke, Root Beer or Mr. Pibb 2.39Orange, Grapefruit, V-8, Apple or Cranberry Juice Regular 2.49, Large 3.49

Beverages

THe ORIGINAL ReSTAuRANTS

When you visit Mels, you’re experiencing part of the American dream. The first Mels was opened two days before Christmas in 1947.

From that single store, Mels has endured changes in the economy, lifestyles and still it’s a place you can visit and feel connected

to a simple, delicious, comforting lifestyle.

Over the years Mels has become the place to go when you get the urge for great food and the nostalgia of “American Graffiti”, or the TV show “Alice”, both of which took place at Mels.

Thank you for coming in today to take part in the Mels experience. We’ll do everything we can to make you glad you did!

Mel

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