The Mecca Restaurant

The Mecca is much more than good food. The Mecca truly has its own personality and charm. Many establishments have come and gone, but the Mecca has managed to resist much change and that, in large part, is the beauty of the place.

8 / 10
139
ratings
  • Phone

    (919) 832-5714

  • Website

    mecca-restaurant.com

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  • Type

    Diner

Address

13 E Martin St (at S Wilmington St.) Raleigh , NC 27601 United States

Reservations No
Credit Cards Yes (incl. Discover & Visa)
Outdoor Seating Yes
Menus Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch, Dinner
Drinks Beer

Comments / 51


Keywords:

breakfast food Southern food rinky dinks sandwiches grits biscuits cute meats sausage homemade food restaurants eggs brunch food inexpensive pigs lunch tomatoes dinner turnip greens drink specials
Emma

I love Mecca! They have every kind of food for any type of person. I get the daily vegetable plate with the local vegetables and Mac n cheese ! It's delicious- trust me!

The News & Observer

Mecca's doesn't offer gourmet dishes. People come here for comfortable atmosphere and simple, but delicious homemade food . Fried chicken is a common favorite. Read more

Todd Williams

Literally like stepping back in time. And for me, it's pure comfort. Their fried chicken is so good it makes me want to slap my mama. Blackberry cobbler is mind blowing good. Love it!

Talal A

The shrimp and grits is incredible. Bloody Mary is spicy and strong. Super cute place with very friendly people!

Morgan Talbot

Everything here has an extra dash of TLC. The food, the staff and the lived-in feeling of this precious step back in time. You can tell it's been owned by generations that take pride in their work. ????

Vincent Lancaster

Breakfast is good! Scrambled eggs w/cheese and grits were great. Steak was ok, needed a tad more seasoning but cooked well . My first visit. Will definitely be back!

Angela Hardwick

Older looking atmosphere....food was pretty good, portion size was really good. Didn't leave there overly stuffed after having a burger for lunch . Prices were good too!

Paul Novarese

One of the most underrated restaurants downtown. Great southern breakfast and plate lunches .

Dana Villmore

Fabulous biscuits and the most deliciously greasy sausage links . Love the atmosphere too!

mj

The aesthetic of this place is perfect, and the food is great too!

Michael Huber

Almost like a big city diner/dive spot. No GF options . Dinner companions all liked the food. Simple but good diner level food.

Jeanie Webb

The fried chickens great it dies take 15mins bcz they drop it when you order it. Also very popular are the rinky dinks , yum! Ask the bartender about drink specials !!

Vincent Lancaster

Back for a second visit for breakfast . It was good and reasonably priced. Stonegeound grits to boot!

Gregory Dahlin

The charbroiled angus patty is awesome! Hold the roll and fries , and skip the salad dressing for a great paleo meal.

Yajhayra M

Established 1930 Old school joint with greasy breakfast ! You don't see too many places like this anymore.

Zack Davenport

Oldest bar in Raleigh. Head here before going to Neptunes. Great cheap beer and food.

William Vaughan

Wonderful old school Raleigh location and excellent breakfast menu !

Tom Nudell

Not sure if they have vegetables , but both the grits and the biscuits are delicious

Asa Gregory

2nd time here...bbq is amazing, burgers are right on! Really fun atmosphere .

Tammy Gordon

Had a great breakfast . Sausage , egg & cheese on homemade biscuit . Loved the genuine 1930's diner ambience.

Jessica Thompson

They have a big salad that's delicious if you're being health conscious :)

Katie Vuocolo

The Pig in a Pup on the late night menu was delish! Just wish the late night menu started a little later than 9pm!

Zack Davenport

Pass on the Rinky Dinks and load up on the Pigs in a Pup. Yes these are real menu items.

Ella Lee

I love the grilled cheese with tomato !!!

Jerald Prince

Good friendly environment with good food.

Hunter Wilson

Sandwiches make for a good, quick lunch . Try the Double Decker.

Charley Todd

Guys! Hush puppies WITH pulled pork inside. Nuff said.

Karsten Tyson

Really cool place to hang out. Straight from the 1930s.

Johnny Mason

Food is good and staff is nice

Rachelle

Ask for Kaylee, she's the best

H C

Pigs in a pup.

Kirill

Good quick food

Angela Robson

Best locals bar in town . Go here.

Andie Horan

Late night grumpy crew... no thanks - i didnt order my meal with a side eye roll.

Jesse Moschler

Get the chicken salad sandwich with a tomato !

Califonza!

The San Fran Chicken !

Mital Patel

It doesn't get more real than Mecca.

Ron Kelly

Lemon pepper chicken on Fridays

lee Batchelor

the food was great

Sharon J.

Pig in a Pup...

Donovan Patterson

The steak sandwiches are the best thing ever! The only thing I ever get.

Andy Sentgeorge

Monday special! Fried Chicken !

Davina van Buren

The turnip greens are awesome!!

Nikhil

Fried chicken . Do it.

Charity

Yummy breakfast !

Matt Doherty

Whoa, that peach cobbler ? Yeah make sure you get on that

brandon burns

Love this place!

Will Spencer

Get anything it is all good but Thursdays the lasagna is the deal!

Forrest Williams

Jk. #justjam

Daniel Martinez

Jihan's bdAy

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