Mel’s Drive-In Nashville

Long before milkshakes arrived on the block, the building served as a 19th-century vault that safeguarded gold and silver. Today the interior channels classic diner culture, anchored by jukebox tables and the centerpiece yellow American Graffiti hot rod coupe. While the kitchen turns out hand-spun shakes and traditional comfort plates, the lineup also branches into lighter daytime options like avocado toast, spicy morning juices, and house drink orders like pickle cocktails.