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American Graffiti

Mel's Drive-In

San Francisco · United States  ·  Famous drive-in diner

American Graffiti filmed at Mel's Drive-In, San Francisco. The film's best-known diner, with roller-skating waitresses, once stood here and has since been demolished.

Where to go

37.781163, -122.454906

Probable Named in published production coverage; the coordinate is the place itself, checked against a gazetteer.

Good to know

Title
American Graffiti (1973)
On screen
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In real life
Mel's Drive-In, San Francisco
Can you visit?
Closed to visitors
Time to allow
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Confidence
Probable

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Questions

Where exactly did American Graffiti film at Mel's Drive-In?
At 37.781163, -122.454906 in San Francisco. Named in published production coverage; the coordinate is the place itself, checked against a gazetteer.
Can you visit Mel's Drive-In?
Closed to visitors.
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