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Newsweek
4 hours ago
- Automotive
- Newsweek
Elon Musk's Tesla Diner Is Now Open: Here's What People Are Saying
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 CEO Elon Musk's new diner opened in Hollywood on Monday, drawing crowds of people hoping to charge their cars and experience the new "retro-futuristic" restaurant. On the social media platform X, Musk posted, "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. "An island of good food, good vibes & entertainment, all while Supercharging!" Newsweek reached out to Tesla requesting further comment. Tesla electric vehicles charge during the opening of the Tesla Diner and Drive-In restaurant and Supercharger on Santa Monica Blvd in the Hollywood neighborhood Los Angeles, California on July 21, 2025. Tesla electric vehicles charge during the opening of the Tesla Diner and Drive-In restaurant and Supercharger on Santa Monica Blvd in the Hollywood neighborhood Los Angeles, California on July 21, 2025. Photo by PATRICK T. FALLON/AFP via Getty Images What is the Tesla Diner? Musk originally brought up the concept of the retro-diner concept in 2018. The Tesla Diner & Drive-In combines a 1950s-style American diner with Tesla technology. Located on Santa Monica Boulevard, it's open 24/7 and features both indoor and outdoor seating for up to 250 people. Visitors—both Tesla owners and walk-ins—can order burgers, wings, hot dogs and milkshakes via kiosks or the Tesla Diner app, which is built into the car's touchscreen. The meals are served in novelty Cybertruck-shaped boxes by roller-skating staff and Tesla's Optimus humanoid robots. While dining, guests watch curated short films on two 45-foot-wide LED screens with audio piped into Tesla car systems for drive-in customers. The diner also functions as a Tesla merchandise store and aims to be a tourist-friendly cultural stop, not just a car-charging hub. What People Are Saying On r/teslamotors, many Reddit users said they enjoyed their experience at the diner. User Radwick_reddit, who visited the diner with his son, told Newsweek in a message that he felt like he was witnessing food history: "Like being at the first McDonald's right after it opened up." He added that the food was pricey, and that he and several other attendees felt the kids' meal should have come with a toy. However, the $11 souvenir cup was well worth it: "Come to find out, the souvenir cup was metal, which you couldn't tell by looking at it," he told Newsweek. "The artwork on the cup is of the Tesla Diner at night, covered in mostly black and neon colors with a nice neon script along one of the sides that says 'Hollywood, CA'." 'It was so on point' After eating, they stood in line to get free popcorn from the Optimus robot, which the user's son enjoyed. According to the user, the robot takes the box, fills it with popcorn, then hands it to you and makes a peace sign with its fingers, holding the pose until you move away. "The couple in front of us swapped positions to take photos with the robot, and it recognized what was happening and caught itself mid-action of turning away so it could turn back to face the camera," he explained. "It was so on point with its reactions, you would think someone was in a back room controlling this thing." 'Food prices are too high' The duo also bought merchandise from the store—a hat and a Cybertruck wind-up toy, which the user said was good quality. "Overall, it was a fun visit, we had a great time, but I think the food prices are too high, probably due to its location of just being a few blocks away from the tourist trap called Hollywood Blvd," he wrote. "In different markets, I can see these diners do well as long as they can have competitive prices. If I were doing a road trip, I would definitely plan my charging stops around stopping at a diner." 'Better than expected' On a separate thread, a Redditor shared the futuristic-looking exterior of the diner. "It looks better than expected now that I see it open," they wrote, adding that they live nearby. "I met the chef putting this place together. Incredibly cool guy! Would eat here for that alone," another user remarked. The Menu One user posted a photo of the menu, which interested several Redditors. One noted that the menu listed that its ingredients were "sourced within range of a fully charged Tesla". "I gotta admit, that's an amusing twist on locally sourced," they added. Other users were impressed that the restaurant appeared to be reasonably priced, with one noting, "For post-pandemic LA, these are extremely affordable prices." 'The Diner of the future' On X, users praised the food and the ambience at the diner, with one praising the diner's burger, giving it a 9/10, as well as Tesla's "Epic Bacon" appetizer, calling it a "must try". He did, however, note that the free popcorn was "legitimately terrible" due to a lack of salt or butter. "Vibes at the Tesla Diner are 10/10 tonight," another user added. "The Diner of the future." Newsweek reached out to users requesting further comment.
Eater
a day ago
- Automotive
- Eater
Will Starbase, Texas, Be the Location of the Next Tesla Diner?
is an editor for Eater's Texas region. She lives in Dallas, where she's written about James Beard-celebrated and Michelin-recognized restaurants and she loves nachos. Following the opening of the first Tesla Diner in Los Angeles this week, it looks like Texas may be next. Or, at least, Texas is on the list. If you haven't heard about the Tesla Diner, it is part of Musk's plans to give Tesla drivers a spot to recharge both themselves and their cars. Eater LA described the look of the place as 'retro-futuristic' with 'a curved metal exterior that resembles a spaceship but falls closer to evoking the design sensibilities of an Apple store or Disneyland's Tomorrowland.' It has Superchargers galore, with 45-foot screens that play movies. It is open 24/7. Word on a Starbase location, which is deep in South Texas near the Gulf and the Mexico border, comes via a Twitter request to put a diner in the little city on the tip of the Texas border. While simply saying 'ok' to an idea might not feel like a firm affirmation, the blog Not a Tesla App points out that tourism around Starbase has grown thanks to fans who want to watch SpaceX launches. Musk's aeronautical company has purchased much of the land in the town, which measures a flimsy 1.5 square miles and largely houses company employees. A $22 million development for a community center is underway, and that's just part of a list of projects the city has undertaken, which, according to My San Antonio, also includes a $20 million school for kindergarten through 12th grade, a medical clinic, and a $2 million multi-family development. The spread at the Tesla Diner in Los Angeles. Matthew Kang Hamburgers, hot dogs, and all-day breakfast are on the menu at the Tesla Diner in Los Angeles, along with a note that the foods are 'responsibly sourced' and 'sustainable local products' are acquired within the range of a Tesla. In South Texas, that's just over 300 miles in a Tesla Model S. If the Starbase diner follows the same model, that means foods within range of San Antonio, down to the Monterrey and Tamaulipas areas of Mexico, would be covered. The LA diner also has technology that tracks Tesla drivers within a certain range and triggers cooks to begin their order when the drivers are 15 or 20 minutes away, reportedly guaranteeing fresh, hot food. Eater LA editors noted that the diner's biscuits and red gravy were 'fairly excellent' and called the tuna melt 'the best item on the menu.' It also features something called 'epic' bacon, which harkens to a directive from Musk that everything on the menu should be epic, or it shouldn't be on the menu at all. Eater Austin 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.
Hypebeast
a day ago
- Automotive
- Hypebeast
Tesla's First Diner Reimagines the Roadside Pit Stop
Summary Teslahas officially opened its first-everdiner and drive-in experiencein West Hollywood, offering a unique blend of charging infrastructure, entertainment and dining under one retro-futuristic roof. Located along the historic Route 66, the Tesla Diner boasts a sleek two-story structure with over 250 seats and 80 V4 Supercharger stalls, making it the largest urban Supercharging station in the world. Designed by Stantec, the 9,300-square-foot structure embodies a retro yet futuristic aesthetic. The building's design draws inspiration from mid-century Americana, with curved metallic surfaces, neon accents and expansive glass panels that evoke a stylized vision of the future. Inside, the diner operates 24/7 and includes a rooftop 'Skypad' terrace that overlooks the city and two massive 20-meter LED megascreens. Guests can dine indoors or order directly from their Tesla vehicle's touchscreen, with food delivered to the driver's side window. The menu, curated by chef Eric Greenspan, offers classic diner fare with a Tesla twist — smash burgers, hot dogs, chicken and waffles, as well as hand-spun milkshakes, are all served inCybertruck-inspired packaging. Beyond food and charging, the Tesla Diner also offers exclusive merchandise, including a Tesla Bot action figure, diner-themed apparel and branded sweets. Solar canopies shade the west charging lot, contributing to an estimated annual reduction of 12 million kilograms of CO₂ emissions. With its layered functionality and bold design, the Tesla Diner reimagines the roadside pit stop as a destination for both EV drivers and curious visitors alike. Tesla Diner7001 Santa Monica Blvd,West Hollywood, CA 90038, USA Tesla Diner & Supercharger in Hollywood, LA Open 24/7, starting — Tesla (@Tesla)July 21, 2025
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Elon Musk's Tesla Diner is a next step in the beleaguered EV-maker's plan to create an ‘all-encompassing brand,' analyst Dan Ives says
is making its foray into the restaurant business, opening its first Tesla Diner on Monday. The concept is serving french fries and burgers, but also features charging stations, movie screens, and Optimus robots. As the EV maker continues to limp, Wedbush analyst Dan Ives said the diner is a way for Tesla to revive its battered brand. A tuna melt served in a cardboard Cybertruck box is just all part of Tesla's recovery plan. The EV maker has ventured into the hospitality industry, opening the first Tesla Diner in Los Angeles on Monday. The retro-futuristic restaurant, complete with movie screens and 80 Tesla charging stations, will also serve up diner classics, from $12 'epic bacon' to $4 tallow-fried french fries to $13 hot dogs. The restaurant has enlisted the help of Tesla's Optimus robots to serve popcorn to patrons. The Tesla Diner also sells a line of merchandise. Early reviews on social media have praised the food, despite waiting an hour and a half in line for apple pie and hash browns. CEO Elon Musk has already eyed expansion for the open-24/7 concept, which he called an 'island of good food, good vibes & entertainment.' '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,' Musk wrote on social media. As other brands jump on the nostalgia-based dining concept—Cheez-It last year opened a Woodstock, New York, diner with Cheez-It milkshakes on the menu—Tesla's foray into the restaurant business is an opportunity to build hype for a brand that's taken a beating, according to Tesla bull and Wedbush Securities managing director Dan Ives. 'It's all about brand, and that's everything that Musk is building in his next phase,' Ives told Fortune. 'It fits very well with what they're trying to do: They're trying to lay out an all-encompassing brand that eventually goes from the car to the house to a restaurant to other areas of AI.' Tesla continues to struggle in California, where sales have declined for seven straight quarters, including an 18.3% crater in registrations in the state year-to-date. After launching its robotaxi pilot in Austin last month, Tesla has stoked concern for the product's growth as the service has not yet scaled and has been subject to safety concerns following a near-accident. Musk has rested the fate of the company on the highly anticipated robotaxi, which has not yet created the returns needed to expand the company's production of its Optimus robot. The restaurant concept, according to Ives, is 'Musk building out the next leg of the Tesla growth story.' With a 'cult-like following,' Tesla—a company that does not invest in advertising—can begin to incrementally attract customers. Tesla did not respond to Fortune's request for comment. Elon Musk: 'War-time CEO' Musk's renewed focus on Tesla's brand is what Ives had hoped for after months of pleading for the CEO to distance himself from President Donald Trump, for whom he served as 'First Buddy' and ringleader of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) tasked with uprooting bureaucracy and culling billions of dollars in federal spending. But Musk's controversial role in the Trump administration alienated his eco-conscious customer base, stoking protests against Tesla and drawing ire from investors worried the CEO was taking his attention away from his flailing company. All said, in Musk's 130-day stint as a special government employee that ended in May, he lost and gained $100 billion of his net worth, ultimately ending his tenure with $27 billion less in wealth than he had before Trump's inauguration. In March, following Tesla recording its worst single-day sell off, losing $127 billion in market value, Ives called Musk's proximity to the Trump administration a 'brand tornado crisis moment' for Tesla. Now, Ives said the brand damage to Tesla is 'contained,' albeit still here. 'Musk is now more of a wartime CEO,' Ives said. 'And it's about looking forward, not behind.' Earlier this month, Ives outlined in a note to investors how Tesla's board can help Musk right the ship. He suggested creating an incentive-driven pay package that would give Musk a bigger stake in the company and more voting power in order to keep Musk focused, particularly on a framework to merge Tesla with xAI—a move Musk opposes. Ives also indicated the board should limit Musk's political pursuits by setting up a committee to oversee his political ambitions, including donations. 'Tesla is heading into one of the most important stages of its growth cycle with the autonomous and robotics future now on the doorstep and cannot have Musk spending more and more time creating a political party, which will require countless time, energy, and political capital,' Ives wrote. This story was originally featured on Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Business Insider
2 days ago
- Automotive
- Business Insider
Tesla earnings report live updates: EV maker reports steepest revenue drop in a decade, stock swings after hours
The electric vehicle maker reported second quarter revenue of $22.5 billion, compared to expectations of $22.64 billion. The quarter marks Tesla's sharpest year-over-year decline in quarterly revenue in at least the last 10 years, with the slowdown adding to the troubles the company has already faced in 2025. Adjusted earnings per share, a key measure of profitability, were 40 cents compared to Wall Street's estimates of 42 cents. Investors had an inkling of the challenges the latest earnings would reveal. Tesla already reported deliveries for the second quarter on July 2, missing analysts' expectations. The company delivered 384,000 cars compared to estimates of 389,400 vehicles delivered. The stock has been on a roller coaster ride in 2025. Sagging sales figures, Elon Musk's political activities, and public feuding with President Donald Trump have dented investor confidence, even as many on Wall Street are bullish about the company's longer-term prospects. Heading into the 5:30 p.m. ET analyst call, investors will be listening closely for key business updates on initiatives including robotaxis, full self-driving, and AI. Tesla stock is down about 18% through Wednesday's close. Tesla's latest launch was actually a diner?Two Business Insider reporters visited the new Tesla Diner in Los Angeles within 24 hours of its grand opening this week. The retro-futuristic atmosphere is complete with rounded architecture, eye-catching neon lighting, 45-foot drive-in screens playing Sci-Fi classics like "Star Trek" and "War of the Worlds," and servers darting around on roller chef Eric Greenspan controls the 24-hour diner's menu offerings, which are reimagined takes on classics including burgers, hot dogs, breakfast tacos, and chicken and waffles. Opening day was bustling and busy, with the kitchen at times overwhelmed by wave upon wave of guests — typical for a grand opening — but minor hiccups in service were easily overcome and both reporters left feeling the diner was worth a second it remains to be seen how long the novelty of the Tesla Diner will linger at the West Hollywood location, Musk has said this is just the first of many souped-up Supercharger stations to come, announcing on Monday that he's planning to build a second drive-in near SpaceX's Starbase spaceport in Texas.— Katherine Tangalakis-Lippert As Tesla continues its pilot launch of the robotaxi service in Austin, investors and analysts will be paying attention to a few key data Munster, managing partner at Deepwater Asset Management and Tesla investor, said in an analysis published Tuesday that the rate of the Robotaxi's expansion will be more important than the "absolute fleet size of geofence size."Investors appear to agree, as one of the top questions on Tesla's online Q&A forum asks about the rate the company expects to increase Asumendi, JP Morgan's head of the European Automotive Research team, told Business Insider that Robotaxi's long-term progression will be determined by the number of cities the service has been deployed, number of accidents and disengagements per kilometer, and the technology's acceptance by the public.-Lloyd Lee Tesla stock could be heading toward an inflection point, if Musk continues to lead Tesla full-time and stay on top of its most important projects, analysts at Wedbush Securities a note on Tuesday, the firm said that the outlook for Tesla looked "dramatically different" now compared to three months ago, when Musk was still working closely with the Trump a previous note, Wedbush analysts expressed concerns over Musk's political intentions, calling his plan to create a new political party a "Soap Opera" that needed to end. The firm also outlined a list of actions Tesla's board needed to take to move the company forward, which included drafting a new pay package for Musk and setting guidelines for Musk's political plans."We are at a 'positive crossroads' in the Tesla story," the analysts reiterated its "Outperform" rating and the stock and $500 price target, implying about 49% upside from current levels. Tesla is in a difficult spot ahead of earnings, Federico Merendi, an analyst at Bank of America, wrote on Monday."Tesla 2Q earnings are likely to be challenged due to tariffs and disappointing deliveries," Merendi wrote, adding that Tesla sourced its batteries from China and that its exposure to tariffs was "not insignificant."The bank reiterated its "Neutral" rating on the stock and raised its price target to $341 a share, up from the prior estimate of $305. Its new price target implies about 3% upside from the current levels. Musk's promise to create a new political party could be a short-term headwind for Tesla stock, analysts at Morgan Stanley wrote in a note, calling the situation a "party crasher."The bank pointed to the immediate drop in Tesla stock after Musk officially announced his plan to form the "America Party" in a post on X earlier this month, which sent shares tumbling around 7%."While the situation remains fluid, we believe investors should be prepared for further devotion of resources (financial, time/attention) in the direction of Mr. Musk's political priorities which may add further near-term pressure to TSLA shares," analysts Tesla stock remains a "top pick" for the bank. Analysts reiterated their $410 price target on the stock, pointing to their growth forecasts for Tesla's auto business.
