Mecca Restaurant

Eggs were a little salty but overall great flavors! Being able to order a la carte in a 1930s diner is truly a rare thing these days. Highly recommend the shrimp and grits.

Really wonderful food, meal and service at Mecca! Was looking for Carolina BBQ and with other options not open on Tuesday came to Mecca. Was welcomed by Raven at the door, and her exceptional service continued throughout the meal. She took great care of us. Good menu with lots of options, as well as some all day breakfast. Had the Carolina BBQ plate and it was delicious. BBQ sandwich was also yummy. Sides were flavourful. Will eat here again next time I’m in town. Great discovery.

Super cool vibe and even better staff! I loved my traditional breakfast..but the chicken platter is a no brainer for Brunch. Morgan was a gem! Next time in Raleigh, we are going back!

Our first visit last night! Allie was our server and wow! What and experience ! Ordered the Hawaiian chicken and wife got the burger followed by the pecan pie. Everything was delicious but Allie also made the experience extra good by explaining the history of the restaurant and recommending various menu options. We will definitely return can’t wait. Cozy atmosphere, was nice and warm and clean. We eat out a lot and appreciate this great experience.

This spot in downtown Raleigh reminds me so much of a London Pub! Aside from the food (no fish and chips with mushy peas), one would probably find difficulty telling the difference. We'll be sure to be return visitors.

We loved Mecca! A iconic diner in the heart of downtown. When you walk in you can see why they have been in business since 1937. Service is great, food is fantastic. Definitely a good value and a must visit if you are in downtown looking for a great meal and a cool vibe.

Chill brunch place. I got the French Toast Strata which has a crispy, buttery sweet flavor topped with fresh fruit. Really good food.

The 🥞 pancakes were good. Ordered sausage as well, both the link and patty. I liked the patty better. French toast is more like a bread casserole, rather than slices, but was very good. It comes with spinach and fruit on the side. Ordered scrambled eggs and they were overcooked, but not terrible. I wish the meal came with the meat and eggs as part of the dish instead of having to order separately. Prices were very reasonable. Great atmosphere.

What a gem in Raleigh! Love the history of this place and that the interior totally reflects the history and wasn't just totally cleared out. When in for an early-ish breakfast on a Sunday and there were not many people there. The waitress was super friendly and the service was great. I got their french toast, but it wasn't my favorite. I think they shine with the typical diner style breakfast dishes. The eggs and corned beef hash was spot on and definitely something I'd get again. The food came out hot and fresh!

We loved the Mecca. Good food, great biscuits and country ham. Good service too! Only small complaints: no stevia sweetener and the decaf was so-so. Typical in a southern diner, so I didn't knock any points off:-).

I have been here several times, and the food is decent. They sorta have an old fashioned type of food with some southern charm to it. The food is also fairly priced, which is great. They make the bakery items, and desserts fresh during the week, which is great. The staff like to treat people like family, and they like to have casual conversations with the guest. I prefer this place over several other places downtown Raleigh. #514

We were walking around after church looking for a breakfast spot, a lot of places are not yet open (until 12am) but Mecca was ready for us! There is seating inside and out. Some of the outside seating has umbrellas and some don't, I love the sunshine so it was perfect for us. The service is friendly and on point. The staff seem to really help each other out. Ann greeted us and helped out with more water and a to go container. DJ told me all about the mimosa options which I appreciated and Nick took our order and have some deets on the menu options. The menu has variety but not 50 options which I appreciate. I treated myself to a strawberry mimosa (there are a lot of options in addition to strawberry) which I hadn't had before. It was good! If we had more people I would have tried the mimosa flight for $30 which comes with the bottle of champagne. My favorite thing is the staff made sure you had enough water, which I always appreciate. Great team! I tried the French Toast and my hubs tried the pancakes. I love the fruit side was not 5 pieces of fruit. It was a decent serving and all v fresh. The flavors of the food were delicious, I am envious of how tall they get their pancakes. The pancakes come with four but you can tell them just to give you two or whatever. We got the 4 and took home leftovers. Mecca is always a solid food spot and we will definitely be back!

Great place for breakfast and lunch. They have many fairly priced options to choose from. The decor is pretty and more of an old school style, and the staff members were kind as well.

I've lived in raleigh for 7 years before i moved out and been wanting to try it. I finally got to try it on my visit back and I'm sad I didn't come here while living here. Ambiance, food, service and prices were all great!

Mecca was the first restaurant I dined at when I was scouting the area before I moved to Raleigh. back then, there weren't many dining choices. I've been back since but it has been a while and the restaurant was closed for a while too. So I was excited to dine here again. The staff was friendly but my food was cold. It took forever to get our food. We ordered before it got crowded and all of those that came later were served first. They said one of the plates had to be redone so I am guessing mine was left sitting on the warmer for an hour. then not all of my order was brought out. I have great memories of Mecca but my visit was either an off day or the quality just isn't there anymore. I won't be back anytime soon.

Appears to be a well established local favorite small diner style joint. Since 1937 they only do breakfast /brunch closing at 2. Maybe 50 seats. Simple good home cooking at amazing prices , nothing over $15 most 10-12. They don't make ''em like this anymore. Nice folks very attentive service too.

Had a great brunch there with family on the last Saturday in April. Great food and service. Mark E.

It feels like home! Me and my friends stumbled on this place one night when we were in downtown Raleigh for an art pop-up. We were hungry and just wanted to try new place and just wanted something simple. We were blown away by this place. The food is so good and tastes like my family's home cooking. The fried chicken, mac and cheese, collards, rice and gravy. The staff was extremely nice. We even stayed for the desert of the day, which was homemade apple pie with ice cream and it was delicious. I consider Mecca one of my favorite places to eat now.

How long does it take a Raleigh native to visit Raleigh's historic Mecca Restaurant? Evidentally a long time, since I finally dined there! While not still owned by the original family, the new owners have wisely left the decor as is. I went for lunch and got there about 40 minutes before the close of business (2 pm). I ordered the roasted turkey open-faced sandwich with rice and gravy. It was really a good sandwich. These were not thinly shaved pieces of turkey, but a nice thickness for the sandwich. The entire staff was busy serving customers and prepping for the end of the day. I am pleased that I have finally dined there and hope to try it again sometime.

I decided to check this spot out after finding it on yelp! This is a cool downtown diner with a great wait staff. Also, the price is right! So here are the deets: Atmosphere: Cute and cozy, and don't forget to checkout the upstairs! I loved the playlist! Staff: Everyone was extra friendly and they greet you as soon as you walk through the door! They make the experience worthwhile Coffee: Nice and strong Beverage: I recommend trying the Pineapple Lavender Mojito! Delicious! Food: It's just ok. I tried the Shrimp and Grits. Nice size portion and overall lacked flavor and were a little watery. However, the corn beef hash was bussin! I would definitely go back for the corn beef and pair it with eggs.

Food was amazing. Service was top notch. Loved the dining area - clean friendly and hints of times past.

A great little place to grab some breakfast/ brunch. Food was a hearty sized breakfast that was tasty and had a side of order of fruit that was fresh and delicious.. my omelet was perfect Everyone was nice and checked on us to make sure we had everything we needed and they were fast getting our food out. The service was great .. it's a small place that has been a restaurants since I believe 1937 and it gave me the vibes of an old drugstore with the counter you could sit at along with a few booths.. the ambiance is a bit off of the norm and I loved that.. we liked it so much we went 2 days in a row to eat while in Raleigh

Very tasty fried chicken, mac & cheese, collards, and butter beans. Apple pie was exceptional. Friendly service. Small, country diner with downhome cooking. Reasonable prices.

This place was meh. Had friends in town and wanted to grab breakfast downtown. The wait at Ed's and Beasley's were both 30 minutes plus so we made our way to Mecca's. Other reviews said this place was great. I beg to differ. We had a large party so sat upstairs which seems to be the forgotten land of Mecca Restaurant. Our server did his best but seemed to be pretty overwhelmed. Pancakes and french toast came but no syrup or butter to be found. I ordered a hot tea and the hot water came without the mug or a tea bag. Just hit water getting cold by the minute. Bacon was cold. Biscuits were tough (again no butter or preserves on the table). At one point my friend went foraging in the servers area to procure a tablespoon of syrup for our table of eight. Server could not remember who ordered what so we shuffled plates and drinks around the table. My daughter ordered the breakfast burger which she barely touched. We would have taken it to go but after he dropped the check our server completely disappeared. Nothing remarkable about this place. Can't tell if they were just short-staffed or if this is just not it. Moral of the story: wait for places worth waiting for. This clearly isn't one of them. Hard pass.

We previously ate here & had a pleasant experience. That was not the case today. We previously had eaten lunch there & thought we'd.be doing the same, but we discovered AFTER we ordered drinks that they only offered brunch during lunch on the Saturday we visited. Due to the numerous food allergies in our party brunch was not going to offer us very many options. When the server returned (and before drinks were placed on our table) I explained that because of the food allergies in our party brunch was not going to work for us. I apologized. The server said "well you still have to pay for the drinks." If we had been given menus before our drink orders were taken we'd have known we needed to leave. I found this experience discourteous. I did not feel valued as a potential customer... such a disappointment from our previous visit.

As an established Raleigh landmark, The Mecca is a hidden gem. I came in for lunch here on my Saturday afternoon downtown. No reservations are required. I seated myself. Mecca Restaurant has been around since 1930. The staff is pleasant, welcoming, and attentive to its customers. I had the shrimp and grits and a mimosa. The s&g was very hearty and flavorful. There was also cheese, green onions, and sausage in it. I enjoyed my food and the experience here. Very small restaurant that has a welcoming family-like vibe. Great place. I plan to return.

Come for the feel. Stay for the down home cooking. I've visited the Mecca a few times and have enjoyed the food I've gotten. I didn't expect a gourmet meal--I wanted homemade, old school, no-frills but delicious food and that's what I've gotten! The four pancakes breakfast is as much as it sounds! Good option to share with a few sides. And the breakfast plates are filling but good for a lighter breakfast option. Of course, a mimosa for brunch is a must. I also really liked the fried chicken brunch plate. It's a nostalgic Southern plate, complete with rice and gravy and well-fried (and seasoned!) chicken. Staff is nice despite always being super busy. Shout out to Mike who is always busting his butt to keep things going and keep a positive staff. The only thing that takes away from 5 stars is the last interaction with a hostile and super disrespectful server (Ashton) who ruined service and the mood for guests, and was rude to his co-workers in front of every, even though they were doing their best during one of the busiest brunch rushes I've ever seen! Meanwhile, he stood by with his hands in his pockets and talked trash about customers and his co-workers to other customers. It's a definite must-see site to visit if you're in Raleigh, but if you get seated with Ashton, you're better off coming back later!

Was interested to try the restaurant that has been around since 1930! We tried the Turkey Bacon Breakfast plate and the Chicken and Waffles special! I would compare it to late night diner grub. Nothing special but not horrible, either! I probably won't be back simply because Raleigh has so many better options to choose from when it comes to culinary cuisine! I prefer to spend the money on incredible food not mediocre food! Again, not a bad place but not great either! The staff was wonderful though and loved the music choices!

Me and my family was in Raleigh visiting from Virginia Labor Day weekend and we stopped by Mecca for a bite to eat. The service that we got was remarkable. The Waitress was absolutely the best. Her name was Ann and me and my family had the greatest experience of true customer service from her. She couldn't begin to know how much joy she put in our day that day. I have family in Raleigh as well and planning on stopping by on my next visit in a few days. Keep up the great work young lady. It's people like you who make eating out really worth it. You deserve a raise. Me and my family thank you. MC from Virginia.

Tasty food, i had an omelette and their home made biscuit is really good.. the coffee is bad, its super watery

Loved the vibe and the staff and the service. But the food was "meh" at best. Between the three of us, we had 2 omelets and an order of poppers. They would have been "average" had they not been overly seasoned with salt & pepper. Biscuits were very good.

We had to wait over 25 minutes for even a server to come greet us. Then it took 20 minutes to get waters. We left because the service was horrible. Everyone else was waiting so long too for service and the waitress was moving slowly and didn't even seem to care. It was the most ridiculous thing ever.

We were walking by on a Saturday and decided to stop by. The service was meh and for whatever reason they were only serving food from the Sunday brunch menu. We ordered 4 drinks and waited about 10 mins for someone to take or order. We decided to leave and the check for 4 drinks (2 kids) was $10?!?

We were in Raleigh for a weekend and came here for breakfast. Anne was our server, very attentive and fun. The food was delicious, all breakfast diner "staples": eggs, beef hash, biscuits, etc. Coffee was nice and strong. The owner was going around checking on patrons too.

Would love to see the doors of this place reopen soon. This Restaurant serves such good food with a menu that has rarely changed over 60 years. They give a nice portion size, Friendly staff and it's nice to see its historic values remain in place in Raleigh

Meca has been here for close to 90 years and it's definitely a classic diner. Delicious breakfast for me this morning and friendly service. A long counter where a bunch of regulars were chowing down but the one waitress was hustling here way through the diners, taking orders, filling orders and refilling coffee. Hard work! Not a huge menu here but classic breakfast and lunch items are on it. I went with the ham and cheese omelet, adding a side of sausage links. I skipped and toast as both are not good on a keto diet. Meal did not take long at all (7 minutes!) and I was able to dig in. Nicely put together, tasty, and with at least three refills of that coffee cup. Good stuff at Mecca. If you're in downtown and looking for a classic meal, this is the spot! [Review 12482 overall, 2271 of 2019.]

Wow I don't know what happened but this place used to be fantastic. As a matter of fact I used to say they had the best burger in town. Well today I had the worst burger I ever had. Tiny, and I mean TINY. WAY too well done, like shoe leather. And a pathetic excuse for a bun. They used to have amazing big juicy burgers with that fluffy sesame seed bun years ago. I get that the past couple years have been tough on restaurants but my god this burger was just inexcusable. And they had no fries. And the club sandwich my friend had was dry and pathetic. Such a cool atmosphere too, it's a shame.

(3.5 stars) Calling a restaurant "The Mecca" sounds like the height of hipster pretention, but this place is very much the opposite. Founded by Greek immigrants in 1930, The Mecca is as old-school as old-school gets with classic décor, a comfortably familiar menu, and competent execution all-around. While there are definitely more chic and comfortable places to dine, The Mecca oozes nostalgia. Red stools along a long counter, a black and white checkered floor, and heavy wooden booths give the look of a place untouched by time. The menu is equally immune to faddishness, offering Southern favorites (fried chicken, fried fish, and chopped BBQ), a few nods to the founders' heritage (a Greek salad and Zorba's beef tips), and the eyebrow-raising Garry Dorn burger (a veal cutlet sandwich). Hungry from wandering around GalaxyCon, my wife and I bypassed sandwiches in favor of platters: fried fish and BBQ, respectively. Both came with a hushpuppy, slaw, and two sides (mac n cheese for both of us, butter beans for her, and fried okra for me). While neither dish was attractively plated, both tasted considerably better than they looked. After decades, The Mecca has making this kind of food down to a science. Both the fish and the okra were fried to a golden brown sans greasiness, the slaw was creamy, and the BBQ was not dried out. Admittedly, vinegar-based is not my preferred style, but The Mecca's was as good as a rendition of that type as I've had anywhere. For three quarters of the meal, service was courteous, prompt, and attentive. However, we made the mistake of ordering a blackberry cobbler after The Mecca got busier, and the dessert took so long to reach us that they ended up comping it. At under $3, it still would have been worthwhile, and much of The Mecca's menu is similarly value-conscious. Both lunch dishes were under $10 apiece, and while the fried fish contained a disappointingly small amount of fish, there was still enough on the plate for a filling meal. The Mecca is the kind of time-displaced icon that everyone should try at least once, but for those who are willing to trade innovation for simplicity, it's more than just a novelty act.

Service that truly wants to make your meal an enjoyable experience! We stumbled upon Mecca in town for business. 3 of us sat at the bar. Food was good, quick, and the gentleman behind the bar was super friendly, positive, and made it feel like a home cooked meal. Glad we found it!

I finally got to this place, it is a really cute place, service was great, and the food was good, i ordered the fried chicken with, rice, fries and mac and cheese and i was not disappointed, chicken was delicious, fries hot and it was enough for two people. Definitely will come back for breakfast.

Food was poor quality. The service on this Memorial Day was horrific. Over an hour to get breakfast. Waitstaff was upset and discussing issues in front of customers. Just keep walking up the street and get chicken and waffles they never disappoint!

Chef Dcue here with my family for Special Olympics 2023 summer games. Food was spectacular hats off to the chef. Server was absolutely perfect. Southern Hospitality at its finest.

Service was extremely slow, waited in upstairs dinning for 25 minutes just to get a menu, after 45 mins no water or coffee... guess they forgot about me, left shortly after that with nothing. Friendly staff, no sure what was going on

Mecca is an old Raleigh staple and it's as good as ever! Good food and great service!

If you only experience a few restaurants in Raleigh, make sure this place is one of them. The definition of a local institution, this place has been serving comforting Southern food to locals since the 1930s at all hours of the day. You'll have to make multiple trips though because both the breakfast and heavier fare of lunch/dinner are both worth experiencing. If you go at breakfast and lunch, you're likely to find many of the local movers and shakers from the nearby General Assembly and Court House. Some of the decor recognizes this rich past as they have acquired some neat things over the years (make sure you go upstairs to see the mummified ham). I usually go with a breakfast biscuit of sausage, egg and cheese (add grape jelly for a NC classic), crispy bacon and hash browns. Later in the day, you can't go wrong with something like the double decker club, but the real star is the fried chicken. Theirs is some of the best in town and much better than the trendy nearby Beasley's Chicken and Waffles. Skip the trendy, expensive, generic spot and try this unique, old school gem soon.

Super friendly service. I got the shrimp and grits and I LOVE it! They were packed and short staffed, and yet the chef(s) took their time cooking the meal and DID NOT cut any corners! The shrimp were perfectly cooked and so were the grits. The flavor was incredible. I'll definitely be going back!

It has been over 30 years since I had eaten at this venerable, downtown Raleigh diner, and it remains as old school as it gets, in most respects, though a full bar is not something you see at most traditional Southern diners or cafes - it was added 5 or 6 years ago to increase revenue, a necessity as newer, more chic eateries began to populated the surrounding downtown streets. It actually gives the place the feel of a neighborhood bar/diner you might find in Queens or the North Bronx area, cool and yet a bit ominous - you know: "Leave the gun. Take the cannoli." It is a small, narrow spot, rather dimly lit, with red vinyl covered stools (the dated kind which swivel & have short backs) fronting a worn counter, and unyielding, high backed wooden booths built for girths of a different era. The original restaurant opened in 1930, and has been at this location since 1936, and much of the original menu remains, including signature dishes like: Zorba's (Tender chunks-o-sirloin tip, marinated in a special wine sauce, served on rice bed, with tossed salad & garlic bread. Italian Spaghetti Topped with Rich Homemade Meat Sauce, served with tossed salad & garlic bread. Southern Style Fried Chicken with Cole Slaw & Fries. We had an early lunch here, and chose 1/4 Fried Chicken with Rice & Gravy, Collards, and freshly Sliced Tomatoes. Our other entree choice was a daily special, Fried Trout with Baked Zucchini, Slaw, and Boiled Parsley Potatoes. And we chose Biscuits & HPs for the bread items. The Fried Chicken was a bit under seasoned, but some salt & pepper handled that - it was fried old school perfect (a thin crust, slightly on the greasy side), with a fresh chicken flavor. The Collards were perfect, not at all sweet, very silky, and the Rice & Gravy was rock solid. The Tomatoes were absolutely perfect, for our tastes anyway - incredibly fresh tasting, with a nice acidity - best of the entire summer - came from the Farmer's Market! The Trout was decent, though there was a hint of staleness, either in the fish or the oil it was cooked in. The Zucchini was simply awful - served up soggy, bland, and way above room temperature cold, and the slaw was dull tasting and practically bone dry - I found nothing remotely redeeming about either dish. The potatoes were fairly tasty where there was enough of the butter sauce, but there was not nearly enough to go around. The Biscuits were very tasty, except for the bottoms, which were overcooked, dry, and tough, so we just peeled the bottoms off The service was excellent, as friendly and old school as the restaurant itself. Probably pushing it to go to 4 stars, but I'll give it the benefit of the doubt, and perhaps my Fried Trout and side choices were not the best example of what this old timer can do. Given the gift of time, we'll revisit.

Very few restaurants like this are left, especially in Raleigh. The interior has been left alone to showcase its long history, their daily specials, especially the fried chicken, are delicious and generously portioned. Also, if you want a great old school cheeseburger (before people started putting stuff like jalapeño bacon, pears, Brie, and fried avocado on them), this is the place.

The new owners have made bad decisions. Arrived on a Saturday morning around 9am and only 2 other tables already in progress. The weekend "brunch" menu is 5 lunch items and breakfast platter with meat, eggs, hash browns , and a bread for $11-13. No omelettes or breakfast sandwiches available. I asked since it was slow if the server would kindly ask the kitchen to make me an omelette and was told no. They don't make exceptions to the menu. I ordered the platter with toast well-done, hash browns crispy, and eggs over medium. The eggs were barely cooked, the bread barely toasted, and the hash browns minimally cooked. 7 employees working. Took about 20 minutes to get our food. Used to go fairly frequently for weekend breakfast. Never plan to go back.

This. Place. Is. Amazing. I came here for the first time and I am in love!!! First of all, it's a historical classic. Second of all, the fried chicken is delicious. Also, the club sandwich was great. My partner & I split the fried chicken plate special & club it was perfect. The sides are also really good & the sweet tea. I want to take everyone I know here.

This Raleigh institution was just as wonderful as I remembered!! For years my husband and I made Mecca a once a week lunch place. We almost never varies from the fried chicken - because why?? - and butter beans. We have since moved away but we were so excited to be able to come back and give Mecca a visit. The service and coffee are both better than before, with amazingly competent and friendly staff. We are there twice in as many days. And while I did have the egg breakfast one time, it was chicken for lunch! And it was so great my husband had fried chicken for breakfast too! Do not miss this downtown spot and the best fried chicken in many states!!

This is a really small restaurant located downtown Raleigh right off the main driv near Fayetteville This is one part diner and one part neighborhood bar all wrapped up in the something very local and worth checking out The place is pretty small and maxes out at about 50 people with both counter seating as well as small boots and a few tables towards the back Has a pretty typical man you with all of the diner food you'd expect. We were there just after lunchtime and had two cheeseburgers that were outstanding and french fries and we're actually hot and delicious I will be back and would recommend it

I wanted to find a Diner in downtown Raleigh since I was there on a short day trip around noon. I saw one other comment mention "Ron Swanson" would like it, so I thought okay! Well I'm not sure that's right, and I don't think this is even a Diner but all, but in sum I did like it! Hilariously the back of the cheque says it's "Raleigh's Newest and Most Modern Eating Place", an ode to the slogan in 1930. Nowadays it is an astonishingly old fashioned and even backward restaurant. The food is basically just meat or meat sandwiches and not even ones you'd expect. But I had the ribeye sandwich and it was spectacular! (got some fixins on it too) You get the right amount of meat for the price (about eight bucks, so it's not much meat but a good sammich). There's something about the bread roll that drives me wild. It is beautiful. Fries were okay. Iced Tea was in an absurdly small glass (maybe 10oz?) But my waitress was very attentive on refills. It is dark and wood-y like an old steak house in there. And at the back you can't get any cell phone signal at all! The clientele at about 1PM on a monday seemed like mostly white businessmen about 50 yrs old. Sometimes groups, sometimes black men. Always men though. What a place. I can't wait to go back.

Wonderful friendly diner. A definite for breakfast or brunch downtown. Had a half order of biscuits and gravy with eggs on the side. The homemade biscuits are worth a try!! The gravy is how one would expect a Southern sausage gravy. A hint of crushed red pepper on top was just right. The decor while old is relaxing. Fast service and wonderful staff. Super friendly, attentive, and fast service.

This place was amazing for breakfast. It was our second choice when our first choice was full, and I'm glad we ended up here! The service was great, the food was amazing, and the atmosphere was awesome. Do yourself a favor and make this a breakfast stop when you're in downtown Raleigh!

This place only gets 2 stars and that's because of its timeless look. I love how you sort of go back in time when you enter the building. Now to the food. Another reviewer called this place dreadful, I concur. I ordered the "Select Beef liver" special because I love liver and onions, but this was a poor excuse of my favorite dish. Smh. The liver wasn't hot, it was tough and I only got one piece (which is fine because it wasn't tasty). The special comes with two sides so i ordered turnip greens and rice and gravy; the rice and gravy were the best parts of the meal. The turnip greens were straight from the can. I have no issue with canned greens, but at least "doctor" them to make them tasty. Last but not least, the meal was supposed to come with "hot" bread; it came with a crusty, stale hushpuppy and a hard, wheat roll. I asked the server for "hot" bread, she took it back to the kitchen and came back with a grilled biscuit, still hard, probably harder and another cold, crusty hushpuppy. Shame on you Mecca.

This place was absolutely amazing. By far the best corned beef hash and grits I've ever had. Definitely a first choice in the future.

I found The Mecca Restaurant with my good ol' trusty Yelp app. I love a good diner breakfast and I've been in DTR a few times recently around breakfast. I have made a few trips to here and I have to say I'm a fan. First, you gotta love the fact it's been around since 1930! What staying power. Nice. And yes it does reflect that atmosphere on the inside. Old booths and counter seating, still kept nice but still reflecting that it is old school. Even a portrait of FDR still up on the wall. I like the way they have kept it traditional but just as functional as ever. Service has always been great. Very attentive staff when I have been there for breakfast. My last trip I had a great waitress, swear she was a Lisa Loeb look-alike, glasses and all, and had the greatest positive attitude. She was a pleasure to be waited on by, saying what was good that day (she was right) and always making sure I had everything I need/beverages topped off. Thumbs up on service and staff. Food, good old school diner fare. That's my favorite. Last trip included scrambled eggs and what I was told was a great choice of the day, biscuits and gravy. Absolutely correct, great gravy with scratch biscuits, omnomnom! Good coffee as well. I see they have a fully stocked bar as well, and I would love to come by on a late night and see the place in that sort of mode. It would be a great place for a whiskey or bourbon and chill out at the counter, it feels like. Bottom line: Good diner food (at least my breakfast trips), great service/staff, nice old school diner atmosphere. Thumbs up!