Retro aesthetics, drive-in movie screens, and a menu that fuses classic comfort food with modern trends have made Tesla’s first diner in Hollywood a destination all its own.
Here are 18 signature bites and sips, along with their opening-week prices, that show why guests are plugging in for more than just a charge. Also, find out the cities where people expect Tesla Diner to open next.
Hot Dog
A diner classic on a butter-toasted bun—upgrade it with bacon, Wagyu chili, or a fried egg for an extra punch.
- Price: $13
Tesla Burger
A ⅓-lb Brandt-Beef smash patty, caramelized onions, pickles, lettuce, New School American cheese, and tangy “Electric Sauce” on a Martin’s potato roll.
- Price: $13.50
Note: Not all images are photos of Tesla Diner’s actual food.
Diner Club Sandwich
Triple-deckered with roasted turkey, ham, bacon, cheddar, lettuce, tomato, and mayo for a knife-and-fork experience.
- Price: $15
Tuna Melt
Ocean-fresh tuna salad and bubbling cheddar are griddled together until the bread is crisp and the interior irresistibly gooey.
- Price: $14
Fried Chicken & Waffles
Crispy fried chicken—classic or spicy—tops fluffy waffles, finished with maple-butter syrup for instant Southern-meets-SoCal brunch vibes.
- Price: $13.50
Avocado Toast (All-Day Breakfast)
Thick-cut sourdough crowned with smashed avocado, sea salt, and a drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil—simple yet endlessly Instagrammable.
- Price: $11
Epic Bacon (Side)
Four slabs of maple-glazed, cracked-pepper bacon arrive hot off the plancha with your choice of dipping sauce.
- Price: $12
Iced Nitro Matcha
Ceremonial-grade matcha is nitrogen-charged for a velvety texture and served over ice—caffeine with a futuristic twist.
- Price: $6.50
Chocolate Chip Cookie
A skillet-sized cookie baked to order, edges crisp and center molten, finished with a sprinkle of flaky sea salt.
- Price: $5
“Creamsicle” Charged Soda
House-made orange soda blended with cream soda, vanilla foam, fresh orange slices, and popping boba for a nostalgic hit that fizzes like a rocket launch.
- Price: $8
House-Baked Cinnamon Roll
A dinner-plate-size spiral dripping with warm vanilla icing—big enough to share while your car tops up.
- Price: $7
Breakfast Tacos
Two flour tortillas filled with fluffy scrambled eggs, melted American cheese, and salsa verde—L.A. taco culture meets 1950s diner.
- Price: $11
Biscuits & Red Gravy (All-Day Breakfast)
Buttermilk biscuits drowned in chef Eric Greenspan’s peppery “red” sausage gravy. It’s been an unexpected spicy-food hit in the early days of the diner.
- Price: $15
Wagyu Beef Chili Cup
Slow-simmered Wagyu-and-black-bean chili served straight up or as a fries-topper for comfort in every spoonful.
- Price: $8
Vegan Burger
A plant-based patty with lettuce, tomato, pickles, and “Electric Sauce” delivers a meat-free twist on an In-N-Out vibe.
- Price: $14
Pie Shake
Order any vanilla, chocolate, or strawberry shake “pie style” and they’ll blitz in a slice of warm apple or pecan pie.
- Price: $12
Dirty Kombucha (Charged Soda)
Citrus kombucha meets vanilla foam, fresh fruit, and popping boba. It is equal parts health kick and sugar rush.
- Price: $10
Shirley Temple Charged Soda
A soda-fountain classic amped up with real grenadine, fresh lime, extra maraschino cherries, and nitrogen-infused foam for maximum fizz.
- Price: $8
Where Next?
The prediction market Kalshi is letting users trade on where Tesla Diner will open next. Prospective locations include:
- New York City
- Phoenix
- Chicago
- Houston
- Philadelphia
- San Antonio
