INDIANAPOLIS Mel's on Indy's southwest side is a staple in this community known for cheap prices and fresh food. Those prices for beef and other items you see at the grocery store also impact local food diners like this one. Mel's said it's doing all it can to keep its menu affordable.

"My father has been here for 60-plus years," said Melanie Taylor.

At 83, Mel Thomas is still enjoying running Mel's Drive-In. He bought the place in 1956 when he was 19.

"It's been in the family ever since. My cousins have worked here. My kids worked here. My dad gave a lot of people in the community their first jobs," said Taylor.

Mel said family is what has kept the place running. Everyone flips burgers and makes shakes.

"We have at least four generations of family that still work here," said Thomas.

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