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Elon Musk's Tesla diner has robots serving popcorn, cybertruck food boxes and 66ft movie screens. Check full list of menu

Elon Musk's Tesla diner has robots serving popcorn, cybertruck food boxes and 66ft movie screens. Check full list of menu

Time of India13 hours ago
Tech mogul
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's
Tesla Diner
opened in Hollywood, California and his fans camped outside waiting for the grand opening. The 'retro-futuristic' eatery was opened for business on Santa Monica Boulevard where robots would serve popcorns and there would be cybertruck-shaped food containers and giant movie screens. The establishment also has charging stations for cars.
The key highlight of the diner is its food, with the company stating that the ingredients are organic and sourced locally. "The overwhelming majority of the ingredients sourced for the Tesla Diner are rooted in responsibly sourced, sustainable local products available within a full charge of a Tesla," the company wrote in a statement.
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In a video posted by Tesla's chief designer Franz von Holzhausen, visitors were seen cheering the launch. Musk made Tesla enthusiasts wait until 4:20 p.m. to be let in, in keeping with his frequent references to marijuana.
Visitors arriving in a Tesla can order food directly from their car screens. The audio from the 45-foot movie screens also syncs with Tesla's in-car sound systems.
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Elon Musk's Tesla Diner opens: Full list of menu revealed
Elon Musk's Tesla diner is open 24/7 and accommodates more than 250 people. Aside from the food, it boasts a range of technological features including 80 supercharger stalls for electric vehicles and solar panels, as per The Independent.
The Tesla Bot, also known as Optimus, waved to customers from behind a movie-style popcorn machine when the branch opened. Patrons can watch films on two giant LED screens.
The diner serves up American fast food staples including fried chicken and waffles for $13.50, grilled cheese for $9 and tuna melts for $14. A $13.50 Tesla Burger is also on offer, served with "electric sauce', on the menu created by LA chef Eric Greenspan.
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Burgers & Sandwiches
Tesla Burger ($13.5)
Hot Dog ($13)
Diner Club ($15)
Tuna Melt ($14)
Fried Chicken & Waffles ($13.5)
Grilled Cheese ($9)
All-Day Breakfast
Egg Sandwich ($12)
Avocado Toast ($11) Greek Yogurt Parfait ($9)
Breakfast Tacos ($11) Biscuits & Red Gravy ($15)
House-Baked Cinnamon Roll ($7)
Sides
Fries ($4)
Hash Brown Bites ($8)
Wagyu Beef Chill Cup ($8)
Buttermilk Waffle ($5)
Market Salad ($10) Epic Bacon ($12)
Kid's Menu
Kid's Burger ($13)
Kid's Grilled Cheese ($13)
Chicken Tenders ($13)
Desserts Soft Serve ($6)
Slice of Pie à la Mode ($12)
Chocolate Chip Cookie ($5)
Beverages
Fountain Drinks ($4)
Shakes ($4)
Lemonade ($4)
Organic Draft Kombucha ($8)
Drip Coffee ($4)
Nitro Cold Brew ($4.5)
Espresso (hot, iced, decaf) ($4)
Cappuccino (hot, iced, decaf) ($5.5)
Latte (hot, iced, decaf) ($6)
Iced Nitro Matcha ($6.5)
Charged Sodas
Creamsicle ($7)
Shirley Temple ($7)
Lime Rickey ($7)
Catawba Flip ($7)
Dirty Kombucha ($10)
The Tesla CEO promoted the diner launch on his social media platform X. 'If our retro-futuristic diner turns out well, which I think it will, Tesla will establish these in major cities around the world, as well as at Supercharger sites on long distance routes,' he wrote. 'An island of good food, good vibes & entertainment, all while Supercharging!'
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'Try it out. Aiming to be a fun experience for all, whether Tesla owners or not. Will keep improving,' he later added.
How did people respond to it?
Early reactions from diners were positive, with some travelling long distances just to get a taste.
'I drove 6 hrs to eat, charge, and chill at the Tesla Diner that just opened. My family is ecstatic right now,' one superfan wrote on X.
Another customer, Zack, wrote: 'First meal at the new Tesla Diner! Solid cheeseburger and great beef tallow fries.'
Others posted on social media were more skeptical. 'Prediction: Every Tesla influencer who eats at the Tesla Diner in the next week will say it's the BEST food they've ever had,' Miss Jilliane wrote.
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