It opened last week to huge fanfare.
But Elon Musk‘s new Tesla Diner already appears to experiencing issues with the quality of its food.
The diner, in Hollywood, has over 250 seats for dining, with dishes on offer ranging from $7 cinnamon rolls to $10 salads.
However, the dish that has really got people talking is the ‘Epic Bacon’.
Priced at $12, the Epic Bacon contains four strips of maple glazed black pepper bacon, served with a choice of dip.
A picture posted on Tesla’s website shows a white cup containing four thick and crispsy rashers, coated with large chunks of pepper.
But the reality is decidedly less impressive, according to one attendee.
Journalist Miles Klee posted a picture of the Epic Bacon on X, writing: ‘went today and here’s how it actually looks.’
A picture posted on Tesla’s website shows a white cup containing four thick and crispsy rashers, coated with large chunks of pepper. But the reality is decidedly less impressive, according to one attendee
It opened last week to huge fanfare. But Elon Musk ‘s new Tesla Diner already appears to experiencing issues with the quality of its food
In the picture, which has been viewed over six million times on X, only one rasher can be seen peeking out the top of the container.
‘i mean quality of the meat and cooking aside, if you want to serve bacon like fries you might at least get the right size container,’ Mr Klee wrote.
The journalist went into further detail on his experience in an article for Rolling Stone.
‘It was chewy, not crunchy — despite being partly charred — with a sickly–sweet maple glaze,’ he said.
‘A properly sized carton may help with presentation, but charging $12 for four slices of this will never be justifiable.’
The bacon wasn’t the only item that Mr Klee had issues with.
His $13.50 burger was missing half of its bottom bun, while the patty itself was ‘fairly scorched throughout.’
Several users have taken to X to discuss the image of the bacon.
The Tesla Diner’s menu is split into six sections – breakfast, burgers & sandwiches, kids’ menu, sides, desserts, and beverages
One user replied with a photo of the Epic Bacon they were served at the Tesla Diner – and it looks much more like the dish advertised on the menu
‘$3/bacon strip is wild,’ one user replied to Mr Klee.
Another added: ‘$12 bacon??? sounds horribly over priced.’
And one joked: ‘Unless that bacon is dipped in chocolate and sprinkled with sea salt? I’m not paying $3 a slice. That’s robbery.’
However, not everyone was on the same page.
One user replied with a photo of the Epic Bacon they were served at the Tesla Diner – and it looks much more like the dish advertised on the menu.
‘Unfortunate, this is what mine looked like…’ they wrote.
‘i enjoyed it. nice and crispy but not dry, i was a fan of the sweetness coming from the real maple syrup. it arrived only mildly warm though and they could probably do with a slightly thicker cut. overall i’d give it a light 8,’ they added.
Kids can choose between a Grilled Cheese ($9), a Kids Burger ($13), or Chicken Tenders Combo ($13) – all of which are served in an adorable CyberTruck box
The Tesla Diner’s menu is split into six sections – breakfast, burgers & sandwiches, kids’ menu, sides, desserts, and beverages.
Breakfast options include a $12 Egg Sandwich, $11 Breakfast Tacos, or $15 Biscuits and Red Gravy, while the Burgers & Sandwiches include a $13.50 Tesla Burger, a $14 Tuna Melt, and a $13 Hot Dog.
Kids can choose between a Grilled Cheese ($9), a Kids Burger ($13), or Chicken Tenders Combo ($13) – all of which are served in an adorable CyberTruck box.
‘Located in Hollywood, California, Tesla Diner is a Supercharging station, classic American diner and drive–in experience all wrapped up into one,’ Tesla explained.
‘With retro–futuristic design influences, this location offers Tesla and non–Tesla drivers alike with charging access along the historic Route 66 highway.’
