New Diner Brings Home-Cooking, Personal Touch to City of Central

Me’Pa’s Diner Offers Fresh Ingredients Made to Order

CENTRAL — Melissa Dykes, co-owner of Me’Pa’s Diner, 6643 Sullivan Road, said, “Everybody’s talking about our great home cooking!”

“We have a heart for Central, and we just want everyone to feel at home here and gather for good food,” she said Wednesday.

Mrs. Dykes and her husband Tommy opened Me’Pa’s on June 26 without a lot of publicity, but word about the new restaurant has spread fast.  The diner is open from 5:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday through Friday and from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturdays.  Sunday hours will be 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.  The menu with include breakfast and lunch and daily specials.  On Saturday, the menu will include breakfast, lunch, and several specialty items.

The business itself is a family affair.  Menu items are even named after family members, such as Alyanna ala Mode or Elaine Pecan Pie.

One of the family members — Ryleigh Hoover, a 2nd grader at Tanglewood Elementary, loves greeting and seating customers.

The manager is Meggan Hoover, and the kitchen manager is Casey Springer.

Melissa Dykes is proud that everything at the diner is made with fresh ingredients and “a lot of love.”  She’s also happy to report that Me’Pa’s Diner is creating 15 new jobs to serve the people of Central.

Sunday Brunch — Some suggestions

French Toast Breakfast —  2 large slices of Texas toast dipped in our special batter and fried to a golden crisp, then sprinkled with powdered sugar.  Served with two sides.

GG’s Country Fried Steak and Eggs — Homemade chicken fried steak topped with gravy, 2 eggs, and 1 side

Grilled Shrimp and Fried Egg Sandwich — 4 large shrimp and a fried egg topped with cheese on Texas toast.  1 side.

Crabby Patty and Eggs — A delicious crabcake topped with egg and drizzled with remoulade sauce served on croissant.

Omelet: The Hammer— Built any way you like it.

Me’Pa’s Old Fashioned Burger — 1/2 lb. to perfection!

— Woody Jenkins, editor