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Tesla Diner Slashes Offerings to Cope With Unprecedented Demand at West Hollywood Charging Hub

The venue removed salads, sandwiches and desserts to streamline service under heavy traffic pressure in preparation for future charging destinations.

Overview

  • Chef Eric Greenspan reduced the menu by cutting Market Salads, Club Sandwiches, desserts and vegan options, leaving a simplified lineup of burgers, select sides and pies.
  • The retro-futuristic diner has drawn tens of thousands of visitors since its July launch, leading to multi-hour queues and 24/7 operations that have strained staff and supplies.
  • Overnight service is now limited to Tesla drivers placing app-only orders between midnight and 6 a.m., while walk-in dining hours run from 6 a.m. to midnight.
  • Eighty solar-canopy Supercharger stalls continue powering electric vehicles under a design projected to eliminate 26.6 million pounds of CO2 emissions annually.
  • Tesla is using the West Hollywood site as a prototype for global experiential charging hubs and is adjusting its model amid local sourcing and staffing challenges.