92-year-old Raleigh restaurant reopens after long shutdown

RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) -- A restaurant institution is back in business in downtown Raleigh.

The Mecca restaurant on E. Martin Street officially reopened Tuesday after essentially shutting down at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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While the Mecca was closed, it underwent renovations.

The 92-year-old, 1930s-style diner is open from 8 a.m. until 2 p.m. on weekdays and 8 a.m. until 3 p.m. on weekends.