Mecca Cafe   

There's a fine line between broken in and busted down, and the Mecca Cafe sits astride it. This Queen Anne bar and diner is a little bit dark and dingy, but the atmosphere is pure comfort, with a menu to match. Opened in 1930, the Mecca serves good, dependable fare in the dining room, with breakfast choices, burgers and sandwiches, plus the house special turkey and mashed potatoes. But the real action is in the lounge, where you'll find some of the stiffest cheap drinks in town. This joint is the quintessential smoky bar, with deep booths to sink into after a long day -- or a long night. You won't find a highbrow selection of exotic taps, but you will find a great cross-section of people, and bartenders who really know how to pour. The trusty jukebox provides nightly entertainment, and the staff really hustles to accommodate hungry and thirsty patrons. The Mecca, along with its sister establishment the Five Point, provides a great everyday alternative to the plethora of yuppie hangouts encircling Queen Anne. Step inside, and share a real drink with the unwashed.