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Newsweek
a day ago
- Automotive
- Newsweek
Tesla Diner Announces Major Menu Change After 'Unprecedented Demand'
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Tesla's first retro-themed diner in Los Angeles has dramatically reduced its menu weeks after opening. Tesla Diner chef Eric Greenspan told Eater Los Angeles that the menu was "forever evolving," and that the team scaled it down to improve efficiency amid "unprecedented demand." Newsweek contacted Tesla for comment via email on Friday outside regular working hours. Why It Matters The Tesla Diner opened in July and was widely viewed as a bold experiment in brand extension, combining EV charging with nostalgia-driven dining. The project attracted intense public interest, with TikTok and Instagram users flooding the location for content and cuisine alike. It also attracted protests from critics of Tesla CEO Elon Musk, who has sparked numerous demonstrations over his association with the Trump administration. While the diner appears to be a hit with consumers, the menu cuts reflect the challenges of running a restaurant—even for tech giants such as Tesla. Behind the scenes, staff struggled with technical and supply chain issues, long preparation times, and the sheer volume of orders, The Guardian and InsideEVs reported. General view of Elon Musk's new Tesla Diner & Drive-In, which opened in July in Hollywood, California. General view of Elon Musk's new Tesla Diner & Drive-In, which opened in July in Hollywood, California. AaronP/Bauer-Griffin/GC Images/GC Images What To Know Musk first teased the idea of a Tesla Diner in 2018, and seven years later, a sleek, retro-futuristic two-story space designed by Franz von Holzhausen, Tesla's head of design, opened on Santa Monica Boulevard. Originally launched with a full-service menu, the diner has now reduced its selection to a simplified list of five sandwiches, two sides, two pie flavors, shakes and a few soft drinks, Eater reported. The restaurant removed the popular Epic Bacon—maple-glazed strips dusted with black pepper, according to Eater, that could be ordered as a stand-alone item. Regular bacon remains available as an add-on to burgers or grilled cheese sandwiches. Other dishes dropped from the Tesla Diner menu include the market salad, club sandwich, hash brown bites, biscuits with red gravy and chocolate chip cookies. The veggie burger option has also disappeared, Eater reported. Breakfast items such as waffles, once advertised as "all-day breakfast," are now available only in the mornings. Greenspan told Eater that soft serve ice cream should return later this week once the supplier caught up with the demand. He added that biscuits would return as a special "sooner rather than later." The diner's retro-inspired fountain drinks, including Shirley Temples and Creamsicles, have also been cut. The diner comes with Supercharger stations, two drive-in movie screens, and indoor and outdoor seating for up to 250 people. The meals are served in novelty Cybertruck-shaped boxes by roller-skating staff and Tesla's humanoid robots, Optimus. Customers can order in its sit-down space or via carhop service while charging their electric vehicles. According to Tesla, the restaurant is open 24/7. However, The New York Times reported, citing an employee, that those hours are reserved for Tesla drivers ordering from their cars through an app. The restaurant's operating hours for everyone else are 6 a.m. to midnight. What People Are Saying Tesla CEO Elon Musk wrote on X on July 21: "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." What Happens Next Tesla has not announced whether the diner's full menu will return. Greenspan told Eater that the restaurant would occasionally add special menu items.
Eater
3 days ago
- Automotive
- Eater
Just Two Weeks In, Tesla Diner Already Axed Most of Its Menu
is the Lead Editor of the Southern California/Southwest region, and has covered dining, restaurants, food culture, and nightlife in Los Angeles since 2008. As of August 5, only five sandwiches, two sides, two flavors of pie, shakes, and some soft drinks were available to order from the in-car Tesla infotainment system. Even the Epic Bacon has been taken off the menu, with non-epic bacon available as an add-on to burgers and grilled cheese sandwiches, but no longer as a standalone item. Tesla Diner chef Eric Greenspan told Eater over text that the menu would be 'forever evolving,' and that the 'unprecedented demand' led to the team scaling down the menu for efficiency. Greenspan also said Easter eggs and specials would be added here and there. Dishes that were originally on the menu but were removed include the market salad, chicken and waffles, club sandwich, hash brown bites, biscuits and red gravy, and chocolate chip cookies. The veggie patty option for the burger is also no longer available. Breakfast items like waffles that were once listed as 'all-day breakfast' implying they were available all the time, are only served in the mornings. Greenspan said soft serve ice cream would return later this week, so the farm could meet the increased demand, while the biscuits would return as a special 'sooner rather than later.' The reimagined classic fountain drinks, including Shirley Temples and Creamsicles, are gone. While the Tesla Diner marketed itself as a 24-hour restaurant, reports from some drivers say non-Tesla vehicles are not allowed to charge on the premises, while its hours of operation are limited to 6 a.m. to midnight, except for those charging and ordering through their Teslas. The vaunted screen-ordering system with the geofence alert wasn't working off-premises as of August 5, but Tesla drivers were able to order from their cars once they parked and began charging. Chef Eric Greenspan said that the menu would be 'forever evolving.' Grilled cheese sandwich with non-epic bacon, with the cheese not fully melted and the bread burned at Tesla Diner on August 5, 2025. Matthew Kang In March 2025, the New York Times reported that Greenspan (Greenspan's Grilled Cheese, MrBeast Burger) would lead the kitchen at Tesla Diner. Operations are managed by LA restaurateur Bill Chait, who is behind the openings of Republique, Bestia, and Firstborn, and continues to be involved in Tartine both in the U.S. and abroad. Los Angeles-based New York Times restaurant critic Tejal Rao offered an early review of the diner on August 5, noting the lack of menu items from the opening. Rao called the chicken tenders 'agreeable,' while the all-beef hot dog had 'withered' by the time she ate it on the second-floor balcony. The burger, whose patty gets smashed by a Tesla-designed device, 'didn't stand out in any meaningful way,' wrote Rao. And Optimus, the second-floor popcorn robot, was nowhere to be found. Tesla's product rollouts are often accompanied by long delays (Cybertruck, the second generation Roadster, full self-driving capabilities, RoboTaxi, etc.) and significant quality issues. Now that the car company has ventured into the restaurant business, it's becoming clear that operating a diner is fraught with its own set of challenges, including service, labor, and food costs. Whether Tesla Diner manages to bring back much of its menu or runs out of range (still) remains to be seen. LOS ANGELES, CA - JULY 21: Tesla electric vehicles charge as people wait in line outside the Tesla Diner and Drive-In restaurant and Supercharger on July 21, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. The futuristic Tesla Diner and supercharger station boasting a drive-in experience for drivers opened in Hollywood this Monday. (Photo by I RYU/VCG via Getty Images) VCG via Getty Images Eater LA All your essential food and restaurant intel delivered to you Email (required) Sign Up By submitting your email, you agree to our Terms and Privacy Notice . This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.
NBC Sports
24-06-2025
- Sport
- NBC Sports
Bucs will wear Creamsicle uniforms in Week 15
The Buccaneers announced on Tuesday when they will be breaking out their popular Creamsicle uniforms during the 2025 regular season. The team will don the white helmets with their old logo along with their orange jerseys for a Week 15 Thursday night game against the Falcons. They also wore the uniforms in last season's home date with Atlanta, but will be hoping for a better result than the 31-26 loss they suffered in Week 8. Tampa wore the same uniforms from the franchise's inception in 1976 through the 1996 season. They first wore them as an alternate uniform in 2009. In addition to announcing the date for the Creamsicles, the Buccaneers announced themes for the rest of their home games. They will celebrate the start of their 50th season in the home opener against the Jets and they will induct edge rusher Simeon Rice into their Ring of Honor in Week 13.
Yahoo
10-04-2025
- Yahoo
Community honors fallen deputy with tributes across Walton County
WALTON COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) – Walton County community members continue to mourn the loss of Deputy Will May. It's been one week since May was killed while responding to a call in DeFuniak Springs. Through billboards, murals, and even coffees, the community is remembering him. In Santa Rosa Beach, international street artist 'Preacher' painted a tribute mural for May. His art work has been on display several times at Helen McCall Park, but said this piece stands out from the rest. Community honors Walton County deputy killed in the line of duty 'It struck like a different emotional chord with me; it was a tragedy, his death. So it's a current relevant topic on everybody's heart. It's heavy on their hearts. I think that's why so many people were behind it,' the Preacher said. He said his inspiration for the mural was driven by his respect for May and law enforcement. 'Spray paint and police work typically aren't associated when they're on the same side, and in this instance, I would hope that shines a light on that. And that other people that are kind of resistant or apprehensive of promoting police work and police officers, I think they should come and check it out because these are some of the nicest guys I've ever met.' Preacher said. But the tributes don't stop there. In Defuniak Springs, a cafe called Caramel Cow came up with two specialty drinks inspired by May. The first drink is called 'Slick Rick'. It's an energy drink inspired by Creamsicles. The Creamsicle flavor gives the drink an orange hue, paying homage to the bright orange sunglasses May often wore. The second drink will be called 'Darling' and will be a coffee-based drink with chocolate chip cookie dough and cold foam. May was an avid video game player and the name comes from his gamertag. The drinks will be sold on April 10th. All the proceeds will go to May's family. Caramel Cow owner Elinda Soto said she hopes the day brings together the community in honor of May. 'We're hoping it's filled with May's memories. Hope that we have close friends come in and just enjoy something that will remind them of him and we hope that also it brings the community together' Soto said. Walton County deputy killed in line of duty Pizza by the Sea will also be holding a fundraiser for May later this month. If you are unable to make it to the fundraisers, you can also donate through the Florida Deputy Sheriffs Association's Lend a Hand fund. You can find a link to that here. You can also send a check to the Walton County Sheriff's Office. They ask that all checks be addressed specifically to 'Deputy May's Family. ' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
