California man shows how Tesla Optimus robot serves popcorn in new Tesla LA diner
Published on Jul 22, 2025 at 11:35 AM (UTC-4)
by Daisy Edwards
Last updated on Jul 22, 2025 at 11:35 AM (UTC-4)
Edited by
Tom Wood
In a new video, a man shows the new Tesla Diner in Los Angeles and how its robot waiter – a Tesla Optimus robot – serves popcorn.
Optimus is a friendly guy and he not only serves up popcorn like the best attendant at a movie theater, he also interacts with customers.
The smart robot is working the popcorn stand at Tesla’s new retro-futuristic hi-tech diner that’s located on the iconic Route 66.
The Tesla Optimus robot adds a little bit of spice to the already extremely cool Tesla Diner, and it just so happens that he is very friendly and helpful.
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Tesla Optimus robot serves popcorn – and looks
Tesla and its tech are taking over, with EVs all over the road, Robotaxis in Texas, and now the new retro-futuristic Tesla LA diner located on the iconic Route 66.
At the new Tesla Diner, you can get served by a Tesla Optimus robot, and in this video, you can see one that is exclusively there to serve popcorn to people visiting.
The friendly Optimus robot gives the man a fist bump as a greeting.
He doesn’t speak but he gently takes the popcorn packet to fill it up for the man.
There’s nowhere quite like the new Tesla Diner in Los Angeles
The new Tesla Diner is located on the iconic Route 66 in Los Angeles, and it has the feel of being both straight out of the 1950s as well as completely brand new.
The diner feels a little bit like if you went into a drive-in movie theater in an episode of Black Mirror, but nonetheless looks very impressive.
We don’t know how many Optimus robots work there, but the popcorn serving one certainly is very impressive and gives a little wave or a high-five when you say goodbye.
Daisy is a technology and automotive journalist covering artificial intelligence, consumer tech, Apple news, cryptocurrency, emerging technologies, and transportation innovation. Since joining the team in 2025, she has reported on everything from AI-powered startups and major iOS updates to viral car stories and the latest developments shaping transportation and the digital economy. Drawing on her background in automotive journalism and a degree in History and Journalism from Goldsmiths, University of London, Daisy specializes in breaking down complex topics into clear, engaging reporting for a global audience. Her work spans cutting-edge technology, innovative vehicles, and the people driving change across both industries. Daisy has gained first-hand access to some of the world's most talked-about technologies and innovators, including meeting Tesla's Optimus humanoid robot during its first European appearance in London. She has also discussed the future of space exploration with an astronaut, bringing unique insights and real-world perspectives to her coverage of emerging technology.
