Mecca Restaurant – American
This timeless neighborhood landmark hums with the comforting clatter of a classic diner, where the savory perfume of salt-cured North Carolina ham and sizzling sausage drifts from a busy open griddle. Golden-yolked eggs are served alongside hearty portions of crispy corned beef hash or honey-cured meats, creating a soulful morning ritual that feels both nostalgic and deeply satisfying.
13, East Martin Street, Raleigh, NC, 27601 +19198325714 https://www.mecca-restaurant.com/0Cuisine: American
Price range: $
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, keto, low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, renal, tlc, volumetrics, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, soy-free
Diet fit at Mecca Restaurant
Dairy-Free at Mecca Restaurant
Mecca Restaurant in Raleigh has 3 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Two Strips of Bacon with Two Eggs, Collards and Hash Browns. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at Mecca Restaurant
Mecca Restaurant in Raleigh has 1 gluten-free-tagged dish on its current menu, including Collards. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at Mecca Restaurant
Mecca Restaurant in Raleigh has 17 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Cheddar Cheese Omelette, Veggie Lovers Omelette and Stack of 4 Pancakes. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at Mecca Restaurant
Mecca Restaurant in Raleigh has 3 high-protein-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Veggie Lovers Omelette, Western Omelette and Shrimp & Grits. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at Mecca Restaurant
Mecca Restaurant in Raleigh has 2 keto-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Cheddar Cheese Omelette and Meat Lovers Omelette. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at Mecca Restaurant
Mecca Restaurant in Raleigh has 3 low-carb-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Cheddar Cheese Omelette, Hash Browns and Meat Lovers Omelette. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at Mecca Restaurant
Mecca Restaurant in Raleigh has 3 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Collards, Hash Browns and Grits. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegetarian at Mecca Restaurant
Mecca Restaurant in Raleigh has 13 vegetarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Cheddar Cheese Omelette, Veggie Lovers Omelette and Stack of 4 Pancakes. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at Mecca Restaurant
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Which Fish Plate | 29.2 g | 57.1 g |
| Turkey Club Sandwich | 93.5 g | 43.4 g |
| Veggie Lovers Omelette | 19.1 g | 39.1 g |
| Shrimp & Grits | 22.1 g | 32.9 g |
| Glorified Jumbo Cheeseburger | 36.9 g | 31.6 g |
| 3 Cheese Grilled Cheese Sandwich | 45.6 g | 30.6 g |
| Western Omelette | 8.5 g | 27.9 g |
| Fried Chicken Plate | 5 g | 18.2 g |
| Mac 'n' Cheese | 50.5 g | 18 g |
| Cheddar Cheese Omelette | 1.8 g | 17.5 g |
| Fried Shrimp Po’ Boy | 40.4 g | 17.3 g |
| Shrimp Plate | 45.2 g | 10.3 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently open
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Menu
Breakfast Plates
Served with grits and a choice of white or wheat toast or a scratch-made biscuit.
- Three Sausage Patties with Two Eggs - $10: Served with grits and choice of toast or biscuit Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Two Strips of Turkey Bacon with Two Eggs - $10: Served with grits and choice of toast or biscuit Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Two Strips of Bacon with Two Eggs - $10: Served with grits and choice of toast or biscuit Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal, Macrobiotic Available at: breakfast, brunch, dinner, lunch
- Three Sausage Links with Two Eggs - $10: Served with grits and choice of toast or biscuit Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber
- North Carolina Country Ham with Two Eggs - $10: Served with grits and choice of toast or biscuit Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Soy Sausage with Two Eggs - $10: Served with grits and choice of toast or biscuit Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
- Honey-Cured Ham with Two Eggs - $10: Served with grits and choice of toast or biscuit
- Corned Beef Hash with Two Eggs - $9.4: Served with grits and choice of toast or biscuit
Omelettes
- Ham & Cheese Omelette - $12.5: Choice of country ham or honey-cured ham, cheese Dietary tags: Low-Sodium
- Cheddar Cheese Omelette - $12: Cheddar cheese Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Atkins, South-Beach Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Western Omelette - $13: Ham, cheese, onions, tomato, bell pepper Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, South-Beach Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Meat Lovers Omelette - $12: Cheddar cheese, ham, sausage, bacon Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Veggie Lovers Omelette - $12: Cheddar cheese, onions, tomato, bell pepper, broccoli Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: breakfast, brunch
Pancakes
- Stack of 4 Pancakes - $8.5: Stack of four fluffy golden pancakes Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: breakfast, brunch
- 4 Chocolate Chip Pancakes - $10.5 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: breakfast, brunch
- 4 Blueberry Pancakes - $10.5 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: breakfast, brunch
Main Courses
- Which Fish Plate - $14: Grilled, blackened, or fried, served with rémoulade, choice of two sides, and hush puppies Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shrimp Plate - $14: Grilled, blackened, or fried, served with rémoulade, choice of two sides, and hush puppies Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Greek Chicken - $14: Greek-marinated chicken breast topped with feta, Kalamata olives, grilled onions, and roasted tomato over rice Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Chicken Plate - $15: White or dark meat, served with choice of two sides and a roll Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Carolina BBQ Pork - $12: The Pit Authentic Barbecue pulled pork served with choice of two sides and choice of roll or hush puppies Available at: dinner, lunch
- Open-faced Roasted Turkey & Gravy - $12: Grilled turkey over sourdough bread, topped with gravy, served with choice of one side and a roll Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shrimp & Grits - $12.5: Hominy grits, Creole cream sauce, sausage, bell peppers, and green onions Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: breakfast, brunch, dinner, lunch
Pasta
- Spaghetti with Meat Sauce - $12: House-made sauce over freshly cooked pasta, served with a roll Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
Sandwiches & Burgers
- Glorified Jumbo Hamburger - $10.5: 5 ounces of Angus beef, onions, pickle, and secret sauce on a brioche bun Available at: dinner, lunch
- Glorified Jumbo Cheeseburger - $11.5: Angus beef, cheese, onions, pickle, and secret sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Turkey Club Sandwich - $13: Bacon, cheese, lettuce, and tomato on white or wheat bread Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Shrimp Po’ Boy - $12.5: With rémoulade sauce, lettuce, and tomato on a brioche bun Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- 3 Cheese Grilled Cheese Sandwich - $10: Cheddar, American, and Provolone Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Sides
- Mac 'n' Cheese - $3 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Collards - $3 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Hash Browns - $2.5 Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Renal, Slow-Carb Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Grits - $2 Dietary tags: Dairy-Free, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, Renal
Desserts
- Freshly Baked Pecan Pie - $6 Dietary tags: Halal, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory
- Freshly Baked Apple Pie - $6 Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory
Beverages
- Coffee - $3: Counter Culture, Maxwell House, or Decaf Sanka
- Bud Light - $4: 4.2% ABV
- Bloody Mary - $8: Vodka, tomato juice, dash of Worcestershire sauce and Tobasco
- Mimosa Flight - $30: Three flavors of juice and a full bottle of bubbly
Frequently Asked Questions about Mecca Restaurant
- Is Mecca Restaurant dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. Mecca Restaurant has 3 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Two Strips of Bacon with Two Eggs, Collards and Hash Browns.
- What can I eat at Mecca Restaurant on a dairy-free diet?
- Two Strips of Bacon with Two Eggs, Collards and Hash Browns carry the dairy-free tag, out of 3 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does Mecca Restaurant have vegan options?
- Yes. 3 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Collards and Hash Browns.
- Is Mecca Restaurant gluten-free?
- 1 dish is tagged gluten-free on the current menu. Chefi never infers allergen tags from a dish name alone, but a tag is not a certification — confirm preparation with the restaurant if you have celiac disease or a severe sensitivity.
- What is the highest-protein dish at Mecca Restaurant?
- Which Fish Plate, at roughly 57.1g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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