07-02-2025
MePas Diner in Central closing after 13 years of serving the community
BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana First) — A longtime restaurant in Central is closing its doors for good.
MePas Diner, which has served breakfast, lunch, and dinner for 13 years, announced on Facebook that it will close permanently on Sunday, Feb. 9.
In a statement, the owners said the decision was made with a 'heavy heart' and thanked the community for its support.
'Our customers have become an integral part of our family, and we will deeply miss serving you,' the post read. 'Unfortunately, despite our best efforts, the business has not generated sufficient revenue to sustain operations.'
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The owners invited customers to visit during the diner's final week to say goodbye.
According to the City of Central Chamber of Commerce, MePas Diner has been a pillar of the community, offering more than just food.
'If there's one place you eat at this week, make it MePas Diner,' the chamber wrote in a Facebook post. 'MePa's has been more than just a diner the last 13 years—it's been a place to laugh, cry, worship, hold meetings, and watch a Saturday night football game.'
The chamber also highlighted the diner's role in supporting the community, including providing meals after the 2016 flood and during the COVID-19 pandemic.
MePas Diner is located at 6643 Sullivan Road and will serve its final meal this Sunday.
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