Whereas Tesla fanboys proceed to publish 4 and five-star evaluations on Google, and excited YouTubers add video after video raving in regards to the automobile firm’s much-talked-about new diner, one thing odd seems to have occurred with its menu.
Particularly, a lot of the objects that have been initially on there have vanished.
In accordance with publicly out there photographs of the menu that was provided within the diner’s first week versus the choice that’s on-line proper now, at the very least 13 completely different objects have been eliminated, together with the “Epic Bacon,” hen and waffles, Diner Membership sandwich, and biscuits and pink gravy.
A latest video evaluation confirms that almost all of those are now not out there for buy on the diner.
Different objects which have seemingly disappeared are the market salad, breakfast tacos (which Protos beforehand wrote resembled “puke in a tortilla“), and cinnamon buns.
It’s unclear why so many menu objects have been handed an early retirement, however there are at the very least two prospects: the meals merely didn’t meet Elon Musk’s “high standards” of what it means to be “epic,” or the restaurant employed a meals stylist and is having new photographs taken.
The latter concept is being floated as a result of the still-available scorching canine has had its authentic picture fully altered to depict a much less messy $13 wiener.
The unique picture of the new canine on the menu v. the brand new picture.
Keep away from the meals, say reviewers
Even the three, 4, and five-star evaluations on Google have a troubling commonality: they urge readers to keep away from the meals.
“Low to mid food taste,” says Christian Cerën, who left three stars for the “service and atmosphere.” Fareed Okay stated, “The ambiance is very modern,” leaving a 4 star evaluation, however including “the food isn’t the best.”
An ecstatic Peter Pham raved in regards to the charging availability, the futuristic look, and the useful employees, earlier than including “the food wasn’t anything special, and it was pricey. In N Out is right around the corner, and their burgers are better! I’d say check out the charging station, but skip the food.”
Reviewers praised the environment and charging factors however slated the “mid” meals.
One other rushed idea from Elon
One other video evaluation by Babe Touring reveals soiled loos, sloppy meals, an absent Optimus Robotic, and a definite lack of rollerskating waitresses.
It additionally seems to indicate workers operating out of $11 kombucha, changing it with an $8 drink, after which failing to pay again the distinction.
Elsewhere, guests complained of lengthy wait instances, and warned that individuals who cost autos previous the designated time restrict should pay a $1 payment for each extra minute.
The chef answerable for operating the Tesla Diner, Eric Greenspan, has taken to X to elucidate the drastic menu adjustments, stating that it’s “tightening and refining with a focus on a great experience.”
He added that “the demand is bonkers.”
Like many different Musk tasks — from the Cybertruck to Tesla Mezcal to the Las Vegas Boring tunnel — it seems as if the Tesla Diner wasn’t totally fleshed out earlier than being rushed into manufacturing.
Regardless of Greenspan stating that the diner could be “open from now until forever,” it feels worryingly just like the restaurant is already on life assist.
