Mecca Cafe
(206) 285-9728
526 Queen Anne Ave N
Seattle,
WA
98109
47.6236
-122.3565
Neighborhoods: Lower Queen Anne, Magnolia / Queen Anne
Last updated 4.01.09
What People Are Saying About Mecca Cafe
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The Scene
Mecca is considered a dive by some, but it's certainly a cool dive. The narrow confines of the bar are frequently packed with an engaging mix of regulars, many of whom leave their artwork on coasters which adorn the wall behind the bar. The adjoining diner is lined with vintage vinyl booths and most of the decor has remained unaltered since the cafe's inception in 1929.
The Draw
Stiff drinks at fair prices attract a mix of hipsters and blue-collar workers. The late-night scene can get a little rough, but the general vibe of the eclectic crowd is surprisingly harmonious. Hungry revelers looking for fuel can't go wrong with the menu--everything from the classic French dip to the contemporary cobb salad is made from scratch and consistently executed. The kitchen also turns out some of the city's best breakfasts, thanks to top-notch ingredients like thick-cut bacon and fresh-squeezed juices.
User Reviews
lproper
February 01, 2009
What other dive and Seattle Institution gives you the best tuna melt under the sun and a waitress who makes one hell of a good bloody mary? Mecca is one of the best things about living in lower Queen Anne. If you haven't been here, go.
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pcraigdaniels
December 08, 2008
Oh, the coffee at the Mecca is like rocket fuel, only stronger. The drinks at the bar are equally as strong. The breakfast menu is heart-stoppingly awesome.
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skrob
August 12, 2008
My last visit to the Mecca was my last. All my friends and I wanted was some food and drinks. But all we got was the worst service (thanks in large part due to the lying, dimwitted, neanderthal bartender) I've ever had. Then, when I complained to the manager (I'm not convinced he really was the manager, but he claimed to be), he kicked me and my friends out. At that point the s--- h i t the fan, words were exchanged and I may have poured out my beer on the service counter. Anyway, the staffs' response was to follow us out on the street and try to start a fight. Really? Anyway, the place was once great - a true mecca of dive bars and diners, but now your better off going grabbing a d i c k's burger and heading to the Streamline. If you do go, I suggest the old dine and dash - they don't deserve your money!
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Save Money:
Happy hour is every Monday through Friday from 4pm to 7pm, with $1 Millers and $2.50 microbrews.
Know Before You Go:
While the bar stops serving at 2am, the restaurant is open 24 hours.
