Tesla Opens First Global Restaurant in Hollywood, Drawing 13-Hour Lines

Tesla's first global restaurant officially opened its doors in Hollywood, California, on Monday afternoon at 4:20 PM Eastern Time. The event drew significant attention, with some enthusiasts reportedly waiting in line for 13 hours to receive popcorn from the humanoid robot Optimus.

Elon Musk first proposed the idea of a "Tesla charging station restaurant" back in 2018, and this vision has now become a reality. The restaurant, located at 7001 Santa Monica Boulevard in Los Angeles, features 80 V4 Supercharging stalls, two 45-foot LED movie screens, and a 24/7 dining area.

The restaurant is not exclusively for Tesla owners; anyone can visit to experience the dining and movie theater. Optimus, Tesla's humanoid robot, has officially started working at the restaurant, primarily distributing popcorn and beverages. Visitors can also enjoy exclusive menu items such as the Cybertruck burger and hot dog.

The restaurant beautifully recreates Musk's vision, perfectly capturing the style of the 1950s while incorporating various retro elements. These include waitstaff wearing roller skates and large movie screens, allowing customers to enjoy a retro car movie theater experience while charging their vehicles. Users can also choose to watch movies on their Tesla's screen, with the restaurant's audio system synchronized with the car's speakers.

In addition to dining, the restaurant sells various Tesla-branded merchandise, including Optimus robot figurines and themed T-shirts. In the future, the restaurant plans to introduce a new digital ordering system, allowing customers to order food from their cars. Once the kitchen detects that the customer is within a 15-20 minute drive, it will start preparing the meal. Customers can then choose to have their food delivered to their car or dine inside the restaurant.

Prior to the official opening, Musk posted on X, stating, "If our retro-futuristic restaurant performs well—and I believe it will—Tesla will establish these restaurants in major cities and along major routes worldwide."