Oklahoma is filled with amazing restaurants, but there’s something unique and cozy about the small establishments. From small-town diners to big city grills, these 11 tiny restaurants serve amazing food in the Sooner State. So the next time you’re looking for a cozy place to dine-in, make sure you try one of these fabulous places…you won’t be disappointed!
- Nic’s Grill, Oklahoma City
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Gerry A/Yelp This iconic Oklahoma City burger joint might be small but the burgers are mighty. It was awarded the #2 spot on Top 10 Burger Joints in the US. When you visit, be prepared for a wait.
- Sid’s Diner, El Reno
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Nate L/Yelp Sid’s Diner is a nostalgic diner that is famous for their fried onion burgers. Sid’s was featured on the Travel Channel and its small diner is the perfect atmosphere to enjoy a mouthwatering burger.
- Claud’s Hamburgers, Tulsa
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Clauds-Hamburgers/Facebook Serving Tulsans since 1954, Clauds little establishment is a 14-seat restaurant that serves one of Tulsa’s best burgers. The hamburgers are cooked to order and are always fresh.
- Shortcake’s Diner, Stillwater
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ShortcakesDiner/Facebook For nearly 30 years, Shortcakes Diner has been a staple in Stillwater. This small diner is open 24 hours a day and is just a few blocks from the campus of OSU.
- CockEyed Bobs Cafe, Medicine Park
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CockEyed-Bobs-Cafe/Facebook Located in the small cobblestone town of Medicine Park, Cockeyed Bob’s Cafe is a newer establishment serving gourmet sandwiches, breakfast and fried honeybuns. The restaurant might be small but the sandwiches are mighty!
- Tamashii Ramen, Oklahoma City
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TamashiiRamen/Facebook This incredible Japanese restaurant serves homemade ramen made from both that cooks for over 10 hours. This restaurant might be small but the portions are hearty.
- PollyAnna Cafe, Woodward
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Anne S/Yelp This cozy cafe has been serving Oklahomans since the early 1900s and has been in its current location since 1928. PollyAnna’s serves breakfast, lunch and dinner…and of course their homemade pie.
- Shady Oaks, Broken Bow
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N C/Yelp This delicious little restaurant is open seven days a week and serves homestyle American food. Hearty breakfast options to daily specials to homemade pies can all be found at Shady Oaks in Broken Bow.
- The One Cafe, Edmond
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Clayton M/Yelp This little cafe features poke bowls, unique sandwiches, grilled paninis, breakfast and dessert crepes and salads. Did we mention the crepes?
- Big Anthony’s BBQ, Tulsa
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David K/Yelp This small, unpretentious bbq joint features hearty bbq and comfort food in an easygoing setting. As they say at Big Anthony’s, “We’re not the biggest, but were the best!”
- Taqueria Fresnillo, Weatherford
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Tanner H/Yelp For authentic Mexican food in western Oklahoma, this little Mexican restaurant is the place you’ll want to try. From street tacos to rice and beans, everything is authentic and delicious.
Check out our article on amazing food in Oklahoma’s small towns here.
Juan S/yelp
Gerry A/Yelp
This iconic Oklahoma City burger joint might be small but the burgers are mighty. It was awarded the #2 spot on Top 10 Burger Joints in the US. When you visit, be prepared for a wait.
Sidsdinerelreno/Facebook
Nate L/Yelp
Sid’s Diner is a nostalgic diner that is famous for their fried onion burgers. Sid’s was featured on the Travel Channel and its small diner is the perfect atmosphere to enjoy a mouthwatering burger.
Todd H/yelp
Clauds-Hamburgers/Facebook
Serving Tulsans since 1954, Clauds little establishment is a 14-seat restaurant that serves one of Tulsa’s best burgers. The hamburgers are cooked to order and are always fresh.
Bobby M/Yelp
ShortcakesDiner/Facebook
For nearly 30 years, Shortcakes Diner has been a staple in Stillwater. This small diner is open 24 hours a day and is just a few blocks from the campus of OSU.
Mason G/Yelp
CockEyed-Bobs-Cafe/Facebook
Located in the small cobblestone town of Medicine Park, Cockeyed Bob’s Cafe is a newer establishment serving gourmet sandwiches, breakfast and fried honeybuns. The restaurant might be small but the sandwiches are mighty!
Hallie F/Yelp
TamashiiRamen/Facebook
This incredible Japanese restaurant serves homemade ramen made from both that cooks for over 10 hours. This restaurant might be small but the portions are hearty.
Mark Hastings/Facebook
Anne S/Yelp
This cozy cafe has been serving Oklahomans since the early 1900s and has been in its current location since 1928. PollyAnna’s serves breakfast, lunch and dinner…and of course their homemade pie.
Megan K/Yelp
N C/Yelp
This delicious little restaurant is open seven days a week and serves homestyle American food. Hearty breakfast options to daily specials to homemade pies can all be found at Shady Oaks in Broken Bow.
Defazeo F/Yelp
Clayton M/Yelp
This little cafe features poke bowls, unique sandwiches, grilled paninis, breakfast and dessert crepes and salads. Did we mention the crepes?
JasonSandra C/Yelp
David K/Yelp
This small, unpretentious bbq joint features hearty bbq and comfort food in an easygoing setting. As they say at Big Anthony’s, “We’re not the biggest, but were the best!”
Tanner H/Yelp
For authentic Mexican food in western Oklahoma, this little Mexican restaurant is the place you’ll want to try. From street tacos to rice and beans, everything is authentic and delicious.
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