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Mel's Drive-in (formerly Ben Franks)
Hollywood, CA
Photo courtesy Kirk Maillet


Off Sunset Boulevard in West Hollywood is a former coffee shop now converted into a Mel's Drive-in. This Mel's location was once a Ben Frank's, which was a famous location that closed down in the mid-1990's. Fortunately, Mel's has maintained the googie structure has been a 24 hour hot spot on its own.

 

 

Jack's Restaurant
Whittier, CA
Photo courtesy Adriene Biondo


Here's the other Jack's in Whittier, all lit up for business. By the looks of things, Jacks is pretty well known for its flavorful fried chicken, not to mention its neon marquee!

(Far right) Check out this close-up look at the neon on the Jack's Whittier Restaurant sign

(Near right) A look at the fried chicken sign

 

 

La Frite
Sherman Oaks, CA
Photo by RoadsidePeek.com

Check out this neon shot of the neon chef at the La Frite Restaurant in Sherman Oaks.


 

Millie Riera's Sea Food Grotto
Redondo Beach, CA
Photo courtesy Dan MacPherson

Welcome to Millie Riera's Sea Food Grotto and its famous neon sign. Hungry? Well, you may wish to check out the other dining establishments in the area as the restaurant that used to be represented by this fine marquee is history. It appears that this restaurant closed down back in the late 1990's.

Not sure what the current status is on this sign. For more information, check the website of the Redondo Beach Historical Society. 10-05

 

Mel's Drive-in (formerly Kerry's)
Sherman Oaks, CA
Photo by RoadsidePeek.com

Mel's Drive-in is a vintage coffee shop, well decked out neon. This diner, located along busy Ventura Boulevard in Sherman Oaks, was formerly called Kerry's Coffee Shop back in the day.

 

UPDATE 01/07 : Here are more shots of Mel's Drive-in. Many thanks to Richard Weiss for update. 01-07

 

Mel's Drive-in
Photo courtesy Richard Weiss

(Far right) Mel's Drive-in front facade

(Near right) A shot of Mel's from across the street

 

Eldorado Restaurant
Long Beach, CA
Photo courtesy Greg Wranic

The neon lights up in the parking lot of the Eldorado Restaurant in Long Beach. 10-05

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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