Tesla's Diner in Los Angeles Now Looks Like a Ghost Town: What Went Wrong?
The sleek, retro-futuristic Tesla diner in Los Angeles is now a far cry from the bustling eatery that opened just six months ago. Gone are the long lines of fans and curious onlookers, replaced by an eerie silence that only breaks for the occasional employee buffing fingerprints off the chrome walls.
When it first opened in late summer, the diner brought in droves of Elon Musk's devotees and curious onlookers, all eager to experience a piece of the billionaire's vision. However, the novelty quickly wore off as complaints began pouring in about soggy food, noise issues with neighbors, and anti-Musk protests outside.
Eric Greenspan, the restaurant's star chef who helped launch the Mr Beast Burger chain, suddenly left the diner to focus on opening his own Jewish deli called Mish, citing no reason for his departure. Tesla declined to comment, fueling speculation that Musk's polarizing views may have played a role in Greenspan's decision.
While Greenspan was gone, the restaurant still managed to attract some fans, who flocked to try the pricey menu items, including the infamous "Epic Bacon" strips and the $13.50 smash burger. However, as time went on, the foodie frenzy slowly faded away, with fewer reviews and social media posts about the diner.
The restaurant's pivot towards hosting events has helped attract a new crowd, but the prices remain steep, with the recent Holiday Bash ticketing event charging a whopping $75 per person for an evening of unlimited Tesla food and beverages. Despite this, many customers have complained that the experience is overpriced and lacking in quality.
When asked about his vision for the diner on Tesla's earnings call earlier this year, Musk seemed confident that it was a success, but his comments were met with crickets from social media, where reviews and posts about the restaurant are now relatively rare. The once-bustling eatery has become a shadow of its former self, a ghost town that is slowly losing steam.
The question on everyone's mind is: what went wrong? Was it a misfire of Musk's vision for a retro-futuristic diner that never quite took off? Or was it simply a case of the novelty wearing off, leaving behind a restaurant that failed to deliver on its promise? Whatever the reason, one thing is clear: Tesla's diner in Los Angeles has become a cautionary tale about the perils of corporate branding and the fleeting nature of celebrity fame.
The sleek, retro-futuristic Tesla diner in Los Angeles is now a far cry from the bustling eatery that opened just six months ago. Gone are the long lines of fans and curious onlookers, replaced by an eerie silence that only breaks for the occasional employee buffing fingerprints off the chrome walls.
When it first opened in late summer, the diner brought in droves of Elon Musk's devotees and curious onlookers, all eager to experience a piece of the billionaire's vision. However, the novelty quickly wore off as complaints began pouring in about soggy food, noise issues with neighbors, and anti-Musk protests outside.
Eric Greenspan, the restaurant's star chef who helped launch the Mr Beast Burger chain, suddenly left the diner to focus on opening his own Jewish deli called Mish, citing no reason for his departure. Tesla declined to comment, fueling speculation that Musk's polarizing views may have played a role in Greenspan's decision.
While Greenspan was gone, the restaurant still managed to attract some fans, who flocked to try the pricey menu items, including the infamous "Epic Bacon" strips and the $13.50 smash burger. However, as time went on, the foodie frenzy slowly faded away, with fewer reviews and social media posts about the diner.
The restaurant's pivot towards hosting events has helped attract a new crowd, but the prices remain steep, with the recent Holiday Bash ticketing event charging a whopping $75 per person for an evening of unlimited Tesla food and beverages. Despite this, many customers have complained that the experience is overpriced and lacking in quality.
When asked about his vision for the diner on Tesla's earnings call earlier this year, Musk seemed confident that it was a success, but his comments were met with crickets from social media, where reviews and posts about the restaurant are now relatively rare. The once-bustling eatery has become a shadow of its former self, a ghost town that is slowly losing steam.
The question on everyone's mind is: what went wrong? Was it a misfire of Musk's vision for a retro-futuristic diner that never quite took off? Or was it simply a case of the novelty wearing off, leaving behind a restaurant that failed to deliver on its promise? Whatever the reason, one thing is clear: Tesla's diner in Los Angeles has become a cautionary tale about the perils of corporate branding and the fleeting nature of celebrity fame.
. I went there a few times, and yeah, the food was okay, but not that great. And don't even get me started on the $75 ticket for the Holiday Bash... that's just crazy expensive 
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. I mean, sure, people love Tesla cars, but it's a different thing to go to a restaurant with that kind of hype surrounding it 
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. And yeah, Eric Greenspan's departure doesn't surprise me either... I mean, who wants to work for a guy with such strong opinions? 
. Sometimes, it's just not worth trying to recreate that kind of magic in real life 
I don't get why they didn't tone down the prices or add more variety to the menu. Maybe if you're a die-hard Tesla fan, it might be okay, but for regular people, it's just not worth the hype 
. I mean, I get it, no one's perfect and Elon's got his quirks, but you'd think he'd've had a better plan in place than just letting things slide 
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I mean, who tries to pass off a retro-futuristic diner as some kinda experience? It was always gonna be a gimmick, but 6 months in and it's just...there. The food's not that great either, I've had better burgers at like, any other restaurant on Sunset. And $75 for a Holiday Bash event? Forget about it 
. I guess when you're used to being the king of everything, you lose sight of what actually matters - the customers.
it's like Elon Musk's diner was just too much for LA lol 
and I'm not surprised the foodies lost interest, anyone who's ever had soggy burgers or overpriced menu items ain't gonna come back 
. It's like people get excited for a minute but then they realize it's not as cool as they thought it'd be.
. It's like they were really excited to try out this cool new spot, but it just didn't live up to their expectations. I mean, who wants to pay $75 for a meal when the food isn't even that good? 
. It's just another reminder that even the best-laid plans can go awry sometimes 
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. like elon musk wanted to create this super cool, retro-futuristic experience but forgot that people actually want food that tastes good too 
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. Maybe they should've listened more to customer feedback instead of just going all out for that initial buzz 
Now it just feels like something that went sour. And Eric Greenspan leaving was a major blow, I mean who doesn't love a good burger 
? It's not like he had to choose between Tesla and his own business, which is crazy. And the prices? Forget about it, they're still charging people $75 for a Holiday Bash event 
. I don't get how that's gonna work out. I guess you could say it's like that one song by NSYNC that just stopped getting played after a while 
. Tesla thought it was gonna be the next big thing, but I think they need to go back to the drawing board and come up with something new.
️, and those prices are just insane 
... I love his BBQ spots back in the day 
. Anyway, it's all just part of the Tesla experiment, right? 
. According to Yelp, the diner has an average rating of 2.5 out of 5 stars, which is pretty mediocre 
. Not exactly what Elon Musk would consider a success 
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. Maybe it should focus on quality over quantity and price? Or maybe Elon Musk just needs to dial it back a notch 
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Maybe they got a bit too caught up in trying to be cool and forgot about the actual food and experience 
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