Elon Musk Tesla Diner Open The Jetsons Sitcom Robots Serve Popcorn Menu Price
After years of talk and a soft launch over the weekend, Elon Musk's Tesla Diner, a full drive-in movie theatre, officially opened late Monday. The diner is located on Santa Monica Boulevard, at the site of a former Shakey's Pizza restaurant. The new setup is both retro and futuristic. It combines a classic American diner with Tesla-themed features. There are charging stations, a rooftop drive-in, and even a humanoid robot called 'Optimus" serving popcorn.
As per a NBC News report, the fans started queuing at sunrise. Inside the two-storey building, customers were greeted by servers on roller skates. They offered free samples of ice cream. The rooftop theatre played old shows like The Jetsons, adding to the nostalgic feel.
What's In The Menu
Los Angeles chef Eric Greenspan designed the menu. It includes grilled cheese, fried chicken and waffles, and tuna melts. There are also Tesla-themed items like the Tesla Burger with Electric Sauce. Prices range from $4 for sides to $15 for main dishes.
Many fans waited in the heat with no clear update on when the diner would open. Despite the confusion, the mood remained cheerful. Some people shared snacks and chatted about Tesla cars. A few brought lawn chairs and made a day of it.
Some fans came in their Cybertrucks and Tesla vehicles. They hoped to use the new Supercharger stations, but they were not working during the wait. One visitor, Tracy Kuss from San Diego, said she arrived at 8 am but was worried about her battery running low. 'I need to be the first to charge," she joked.
Another couple, YouTuber, Everyday Chris and his wife Janice, arrived at 5:30 am. They were excited to see the robot and the space-themed bathrooms that had gone viral online.
Many Tesla influencers attended the event. A Cybertruck with Dogecoin graphics drew extra attention.
Tesla Diner is retro-futuristic diner & drive-in charging experience all wrapped into one80 V4 Supercharger stalls are open to all NACS-compatible EVs, making it the largest urban Supercharger in the world pic.twitter.com/CKiNtpqm6Y
— Tesla (@Tesla) July 22, 2025
But Not Everyone Was Celebrating
Not everyone was there to celebrate. A local protester held a sign that read, 'Elon Musk save America from evil Trump and his puppets." Musk's political ties have brought controversy in recent years. His brief role in the Department of Government Efficiency also led to backlash.
There should be more things like this https://t.co/gKIsaaJZVz — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) July 22, 2025
Musk later posted on X that if the diner does well, he plans to open more. These diners may come to other cities and Supercharger stops around the world.
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