The Tesla Diner Doesn't Charge Extra for Oat Milk, But the Rest of the Menu Is a Climate Nightmare

The Tesla Diner, a new venture from Elon Musk's Tesla, promises "epic" menu options that are meat-heavy and lack plant-based alternatives. Despite its location in Los Angeles, a city known for plant-forward innovation, the diner offers only limited vegetarian options, with even the fries cooked in beef tallow. Critics have slammed the menu for its lack of sustainability and climate consciousness, especially considering Tesla's focus on environmentalism and electric vehicles.

The diner's positioning as a retro-futuristic homage to classic American diners clashes with consumer trends towards plant-based eating. While the menu boasts regional and artisanal sourcing, the heavy reliance on beef, bacon, and fried chicken raises concerns about sustainability. The absence of clearly defined sustainability metrics for ingredient sourcing and the lack of fully plant-based options suggest that the Tesla Diner's culinary stance may not align with its brand's mission of accelerating the world's transition to sustainable energy.