Elon Musk's Tesla Diner Opens in Hollywood: No Dogecoin Accepted, Crypto Fans Left Hanging

Elon Musk's Tesla diner just hit Hollywood with a bang, serving up juicy burgers wrapped in futuristic vibes. But hold up—where's the Dogecoin? Despite Musk's past love for the memecoin, it's nowhere to be found at the tills, leaving what could've been a crypto revolution feeling like a major letdown.

The grand unveiling of Tesla's much-talked-about "retro-futuristic" diner went down Monday afternoon in true Musk style: doors swung open at 4:20 p.m., robots were flipping popcorn, and your food's coming on trays shaped like Cybertrucks. Talk about a scene!

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Fans were buzzing outside the Santa Monica Boulevard spot hours before the big reveal, and they went wild when Tesla's head honcho, Franz von Holzhausen, finally unlocked those doors.

But for the Dogecoin die-hards, the hype felt like a hollow promise. Musk tweeted in 2022 that DOGE payments were on the way, but when you go to pay, it's all about the old-school cash. One hopeful customer tried his luck at a touchscreen, placed his order, then asked, "Can I pay in Dogecoin?"

"Not today," came the reply from the diner staff. Ouch.

Why This Sucks for Crypto Enthusiasts

Musk's tweets have been sending Dogecoin on wild rides for years, but his latest move away from crypto at this high-profile launch has folks scratching their heads. Is Tesla really all in on digital currencies, or is it just talk?

By not accepting DOGE, the diner isn't just giving crypto fans the cold shoulder; it's missing a golden chance to make cryptocurrency a normal part of our daily lives—something Musk used to be all about. This spot, where electric cars meet entertainment and lifestyle, could've been the ultimate testbed for real-world crypto payments.

"Not today" paying with $Doge. Not the answer we were hoping for but better than a flat-out no.

Leaving DOGE out feels like a growing disconnect between what Musk says and what he does, especially when the crypto world's dying for real, everyday uses. Was this a delay, or a silent backtrack? In this market, not saying anything about crypto can be as loud as a shout.

Meanwhile, Musk's already dreaming big, talking about taking the diner to major cities and Supercharger stops if it takes off. But will he stick to his guns and let us pay with DOGE down the line? That's the million-dollar question.

"'Not today' paying with $Doge. Not the answer we were hoping for but better than a flat-out no," another observer chimed in.