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Mecca Restaurant

4.3

About this business

The Mecca is Raleigh's most historic eatery, serving the downtown Raleigh area since the Great Depression. The Mecca is not trendy. We are a mom-and-pop store that specializes in the kind of comfort food that evokes a simpler time. 

Location details

13 E Martin St, Raleigh, NC, 27601, United States

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WeekdayScheduleStatus
Mon7:30 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Tue7:30 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Wed7:30 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Thu7:30 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Fri7:30 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Sat7:30 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Sun9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
4.31,093 reviews
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Jon Matheis 
8 years ago

So much wasted potential. Get a real chef and have some pride in what you cook. It's in a great location. You would think they would actually give a crap about the food they serve. Very disappointing. 

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Andy Miller 
8 years ago

Have been going a couple times of year since the 80s! Never really had a bad experience. Good food. Good service. Good prices. 

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Anna Moore 
8 years ago

Excellent food. I have there fried chicken, it was so good and even tried there sweet potato pudding, it was so good. Will go back soon!!!� 

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Kevin Delida 
8 years ago

Best Food in Town. Great Atmosphere. When visiting the downtown area don't miss this local piece of history. It should be in a movie. 

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Andy Rogers 
8 years ago

The place was opened in 1930 as an inexpensive place for Raleigh shoppers on the bargain side of downtown to get simple, plain food, and drink beer. That tradition has continued, along with almost all of the original fixtures. My grandfather, who was a merchant-farmer, with emphasis on "merchant" used to take my brother and me there for lunch when we drove into Raleigh on some errand. It's in a deep, pretty narrow shotgun space between larger businesses. There is an overflow/private room upstairs. Dark woodwork, booths, a ba... read more

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Sean Hebert 
8 years ago

The best people serving the best breakfast in Raleigh. What's not to like? Seriously, you cannot get better food in downtown Raleigh between the hours of 10pm one night and 10am the next morning 

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Tim Prince 
8 years ago

Man listen.... Jus turned into my once a week spot! Ima be Norm from Cheers Everyone gonna know my name Lol! 

Business response:

Our Saturday breakfast is amazing. Best biscuits and gravy you'll ever have. Come on in tomorrow and introduce yourself 

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Rick DeMattos 
8 years ago

A Raleigh landmark for decades! Great quality food and even better prices. Friendly and helpful staff with tasty beverages! 

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Miles Twothousand 
9 years ago

Fantastic place! Definitely a cornerstone to downtown Raleigh. I bring anyone visiting the area here for lunch. It's perfect. 

Frequently asked questions about Mecca Restaurant

How is Mecca Restaurant rated?

Mecca Restaurant has a 4.3 star rating with 1,093 reviews. 

When is Mecca Restaurant open?

Mecca Restaurant is closed now. It will open tomorrow at 7:30 a.m. 

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