In 1943 retired railroad worker ,John Poole built Poole's Pie Shop at 426 S. McDowell St., Raleigh. During the Halycon days of the 1950's he expanded the business and added a restaurant ,calling it Poole's Luncheonette. The luncheonette closed in 1992. In 1993 Susan Goetcheus and Evan Lightner carefully renovated the building keeping much of the classic decor and opened Vertigo Diner. After 10 years the restaurant was in need of renovation and in 2004 Pooles Diner opened. This renovation returned the building much closer to a 1940's decor and created a menu to match. We hope you will come and visit us and enjoy this Raleigh Landmark.