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Tesla’s Hollywood Diner Struggles With Queues, Criticism and Protests

Elon Musk is weighing whether the diner’s enduring wait times paired with mixed reviews support a global rollout.

Overview

  • The venue blends 1950s retro-futuristic design with 80 Supercharger stalls and operates around the clock.
  • Guests have endured lines extending up to 11 hours and full charging bays that have strained operations.
  • Reviews of menu items, including the $12 Epic Bacon and $13.50 Tesla Burger, have highlighted mediocre quality and steep pricing.
  • Tesla Takedown” activists have maintained daily protests, using satirical inflatables and chants to denounce Musk’s influence.
  • Elon Musk is assessing the diner’s performance metrics to decide if similar retro-charging concepts should launch globally.