"True to its name, Mel’s Drive-In has a dedicated parking lot with diagonal spots that even a Hummer could slide into with ease. The Geary location of the diner mini-chain always has room, so you’ll only have to take a maximum of 15 steps from car to booth. You’re not at Mel’s for a gastronomic revelation, but their massive plates of burgers, onion rings, turkey clubs, and brain freeze-inducing milkshakes do hit you with a healthy dose of ‘50s nostalgia. " - julia chen 1