The retro-futuristic Hollywood establishment opens as a tourist trap whose nicest amenity is probably the parking lot

When Elon Musk’s highly anticipated Tesla Diner opened its doors in Los Angeles on July 21, it garnered significant media attention, with customers lining up for hours to try chef Eric Greenspan’s pie shakes and classic burgers served in Cybertruck-shaped boxes. This past weekend, however, the lines looked a little different.

In" on Santa Monica Boulevard in Hollywood, seamlessly blending retro-style Americana with cutting edge EV charging and entertainment.