Tesla has finally opened its first diner to serve the public, located on Santa Monica Boulevard in Hollywood, California. The Tesla Diner welcomed its first customers on July 21, 2025. This ingenious new drive-in restaurant is being operated by Elon Musk’s electric vehicle manufacturer. Its mission is to combine traditional American diner culture with the latest digital technology.
The Tesla Diner is unusual not just for its locally-sourced menu but for its bathroom facilities. Open 24/7, it serves late-night diners and breakfast customers alike. The diner features 80 charging stations exclusively for Tesla electric vehicles. Customers will be able to recharge their electric cars, all while enjoying a tasty meal. It includes one of the nation’s first dual giant megascreens, each a whopping 66 feet long. Customers will be able to watch films in the diner or from their cars through the Tesla Diner app.
Elon Musk, in his capacity as CEO of Tesla, has shared some ideas about what the diner could look like. He stated, “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 Supercharger sites on long distance routes.” This comment seems to indicate Musk’s interest in bringing the Tesla Diner franchise far past Hollywood.
Food at this supercharged diner features an enticing array of American diner staples. Impressively eclectic, it’s ideal for those looking for comfort fare in a sophisticated, up-to-date setting. Diners can enjoy their burgers, fries and shakes in a cutting-edge environment created by some of that same technology.
Tesla has been shaking up the auto industry with both its technology and approach. Now, it’s poised to do the same to disrupt the dining sector. Even before the diner’s opening, Musk was inundated with requests to open more. The wish of one user for a Tesla Diner at the proposed Starbase city in Texas, the home of Elon’s SpaceX company, was especially prescient. In response to the request, Musk replied only with “Ok,” indicating that further expansion could be in the works.
By blending culinary delights, immersive experiences, and the convenience of EV charging, the Tesla Diner showcases a bold new direction for the future of food. It not only serves the local community but positions Tesla as a pioneer in integrating technology with everyday life.