Original Mels Diner - Auburn, CA

08/31/2026

THANK YOU, AUBURN!

What an amazing way to close out the summer! 🚗✨

A huge thank you to everyone who came out to our End of Summer Bash and to all of our vendors, community partners, organizations, and car owners who helped make the day so special.

We’re incredibly grateful for the love and support from our Auburn community and proud to be a locally owned part of it. ❤️

From our Mels family to yours, thank you for making this a day to remember!

Until the next cruise… 🚗☕
See you at Mels Auburn!

08/28/2026

🚗✨ TOMORROW! END OF SUMMER BASH AT MELS AUBURN! ✨🚗

We’re cruising into the end of summer Saturday, August 29 from 9 AM–2 PM at Mels Diner in Auburn!

🚘 BRING YOUR RIDE!
Classic, custom, vintage or just something you’re proud to show off — bring it out and join the cruise!

👗🕺 BREAK OUT YOUR BEST ’50s LOOK!
Poodle skirts, leather jackets, rolled-up jeans, cat-eye glasses — have some fun with it! Come dressed in your best 1950s-inspired outfit for a chance to win Mels gift cards! 🎁

☕ Plus, we’ll have FREE coffee for the first 100 guests, great food, classic cars, local dog rescues, The Salvation Army and plenty of community fun.

📍 MELS DINER – AUBURN
1730 Grass Valley Hwy, Auburn

Bring the family, bring the car, dress the part and come help us send summer out Mels style!

See you tomorrow, Auburn! 🚗💨

08/28/2026

Tomorrow is the big day! We hope to see you all here at Mels in Auburn, 9 am- 2pm...no registration fee! See you tomorrow!~

Next Saturday all you Car Buffs, Mels in Auburn is the place to be!

08/26/2026

It's Wednesday, Mels Cruise night today from 3-8-ish! Come on out, we'd love to see you and don't forget, this Saturday is our Summer Bash from 9 am - 2 pm!

08/21/2026

Next Saturday all you Car Buffs, Mels in Auburn is the place to be!

08/16/2026

All Right now...for all of you vegetable lovers out there, We are now serving as a special a Fresh Vegetable Platter with melted Jack and Cheddar cheeses! It includes Corn on the cob, Red potatoes, Zucchini, Broccoli, Cauliflower, Button Mushroom and baby Carrots served steaming Hot! 🔥🔥🔥 Delish! We hope to see you here!

08/12/2026

Tomorrow Thursday the 13th at Noon, Auburn Chamber of Commerce Will be here to do a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony! Come and Join us!

08/05/2026

It's Wednesday and we all know what that means...Cruise Night at Mels in Auburn! Come on over and bring your Rod, We "Cruise" from 3pm - 8 pm. Hope to see you here, Delicious food and great service in a fun atmosphere is waiting for you!

08/02/2026

✨ NEW at Mels: The Churro Crunch Sundae 🤎🍨

This isn’t your ordinary sundae…

🍦 Two scoops of creamy vanilla ice cream
🍫 Smothered in rich, warm chocolate fudge
☁️ Topped with fluffy whipped cream
🧇 Finished with a quarter of our deep-fried waffle, coated in churro cinnamon sugar for the perfect crispy crunch!

Every bite is warm, cold, crunchy, creamy, and absolutely unforgettable.

Come treat yourself to the dessert everyone will be talking about—only at Mels!

07/29/2026

🚒❤️ A Heartfelt Thank You to Our Local Firefighters ❤️🚒

To the brave firefighters and first responders working tirelessly to protect our communities during the fires in our area—thank you! Your courage, dedication, and selfless service do not go unnoticed. We are incredibly grateful for the sacrifices you make to keep our families, homes, and businesses safe.

As a small token of our appreciation, we’d like to remind all firefighters that Mels proudly offers a Hero Discount as a thank you for everything you do.

From all of us at Mels, please stay safe, and know that your community is behind you every step of the way.