Mel's Drive-in.

 

Tonight we were feeling nostalgic - it must be all the Christmas spirit in the air now it's December 1st.

And where better to go for a nostalgia fix? Mel's Drive-in, a retro 50s diner just off Union Square.

 

Inside it's really kitschy. There's a jukebox, a soda fountain - the works! It's like being in Grease.

 

 

 

Since we were at a diner, I felt it was only right to go for a burger (veggie, of course) with Jack cheese and onion rings.

I was a bit scared before it arrived as the menu told me the burger came with sprouts - what were Brussels sprouts in my mind actually turned out to be watercress, phew!

 

 

 

Of course I had to get a shake, and my roommates told me I had to try a vanilla malt - it's a thick milkshake with pieces of Malteser (Whoppers to the Americans!). I love when you get the extra milkshake on the side in the shaker!

 

 

 

Afterwards we walked to Union Square to have a look at the Macy's Christmas window (to be honest, I think they could do with a few more wreaths, one in each window isn't nearly enough)...

 

 

...and to see the Union Square Christmas tree!

 

 

 

Feeling Christmassy with my favourite people in SF!