40 cheap eats places in Oklahoma City, editor-picked. the best low-budget spots in Oklahoma City: the places editors actually return to. All Oklahoma City food.

Elemental Coffee Roasters ★ 4.7

midtown · 815 N Hudson Ave, Oklahoma City, OK 73102

Elemental Coffee Roasters on N Hudson in Oklahoma City sources and roasts single-origin beans in-house, serving precision pour-overs in Midtown OKC.

Clarity Coffee Main Street ★ 4.5

downtown · 431 W Main St Ste A, Oklahoma City, OK 73102

Clarity Coffee on W Main Street in downtown Oklahoma City pulls precision espresso and light-roast filter coffee in a minimal, focused specialty cafe.

Elemental Coffee ★ 4.4

midtown · 815 N Hudson Ave, Oklahoma City, OK 73102

Elemental Coffee on N Hudson Avenue in Oklahoma City is a specialty roaster and cafe serving pour-overs alongside breakfast and lunch in Midtown OKC.

Elemental Coffee ★ 4.4

midtown · 815 N Hudson Ave, Oklahoma City, OK 73102

Elemental Coffee on N Hudson Avenue in Oklahoma City is a specialty roaster and cafe serving pour-overs alongside breakfast and lunch in Midtown OKC.

Elemental Coffee Roasters ★ 4.4

midtown · 815 N Hudson Ave, Oklahoma City, OK 73102

Elemental Coffee Roasters on N Hudson in Oklahoma City sources and roasts single-origin beans in-house, serving precision pour-overs in Midtown OKC.

Harvey Bakery and Kitchen ★ 4.4

midtown · 301 NW 13th St, Oklahoma City, OK 73103

Harvey Bakery and Kitchen in Midtown Oklahoma City pairs a full espresso program with house-baked breads and pastries for an early-morning OKC cafe stop.

Harvey Bakery and Kitchen ★ 4.3

midtown · 301 NW 13th St, Oklahoma City, OK 73103

Harvey Bakery and Kitchen in Midtown Oklahoma City bakes sourdough, pastries, and seasonal breads daily in a bright cafe with full breakfast service.

Clarity Coffee Main Street ★ 4.3

downtown · 431 W Main St Ste A, Oklahoma City, OK 73102

Clarity Coffee on W Main Street in downtown Oklahoma City pulls precision espresso and light-roast filter coffee in a minimal, focused specialty cafe.

Prelude Coffee Roasters ★ 4.3

automobile-alley · 3 NE 8th St Ste 210, Oklahoma City, OK 73104

Prelude Coffee Roasters in Automobile Alley Oklahoma City roasts small batches of seasonal single-origin coffees and brews them in an airy loft space.

Harvey Bakery and Kitchen ★ 4.3

midtown · 301 NW 13th St, Oklahoma City, OK 73103

Harvey Bakery and Kitchen in Midtown Oklahoma City bakes sourdough, pastries, and seasonal breads daily in a bright cafe with full breakfast service.

Clarity Coffee Midtown ★ 4.3

midtown · 1325 N Walker Ave, Oklahoma City, OK 73103

Clarity Coffee Midtown on N Walker in Oklahoma City brings the same light-roast specialty program to a bright neighborhood cafe in the heart of OKC.

Big Truck Tacos ★ 4.3

Uptown 23rd · 530 NW 23rd St, Oklahoma City, OK 73103

Big Truck Tacos on NW 23rd St has served creative tacos in Oklahoma City since 2009, with toppings that range far beyond the standard Mexican canon.

Tip: The breakfast taco service starts at 07:30 weekdays, perfect before a morning in Uptown.

Lido Restaurant ★ 4.3

asian-district · 2518 N Military Ave, Ste 101, Oklahoma City, OK 73106

Lido Restaurant in Oklahoma City's Asian District is a family-run Vietnamese cafe making banh mi sandwiches, rice plates, and spring rolls with care.

Tip: Under $5 for a banh mi and under $10 for a full rice plate. The Asian District is one of OKC's most overlooked food destinations.

Tucker's Onion Burgers ★ 4.3

uptown · 324 NW 23rd St, Oklahoma City, OK 73103

Tucker's Onion Burgers in Oklahoma City serves the Depression-era smash burger with thin beef patties, caramelized onions, and American cheese on a bun.

Tip: Expect a short wait at peak lunch hours. The 23rd Street location is the most local-feeling of the multiple OKC spots.

Lido Restaurant ★ 4.3

asian-district · 2518 N Military Ave, Ste 101, Oklahoma City, OK 73106

Lido Restaurant in Oklahoma City's Asian District is a local choice for Vietnamese banh mi sandwiches, com dia rice plates, and spring rolls at budget prices.

Tip: The banh mi is one of the best-value sandwiches in Oklahoma City at under $5. Cash preferred.

Cafe Kacao ★ 4.2

asian-district · 3325 N Classen Blvd, Oklahoma City, OK 73118

Cafe Kacao on N Classen in Oklahoma City brings Guatemalan breakfast cooking: champurrado, huevos rancheros, tamales, and hearty Central American plates.

Tucker's Onion Burgers ★ 4.2

uptown · 324 NW 23rd St, Oklahoma City, OK 73103

Tucker's Onion Burgers in Oklahoma City keeps the smashed onion burger tradition alive, pressing thin-sliced onions into each patty on the griddle.

Cafe Kacao ★ 4.2

asian-district · 3325 N Classen Blvd, Oklahoma City, OK 73118

Cafe Kacao on N Classen in Oklahoma City brings Guatemalan breakfast cooking: champurrado, huevos rancheros, tamales, and hearty Central American plates.

Tucker's Onion Burgers ★ 4.2

uptown · 324 NW 23rd St, Oklahoma City, OK 73103

Tucker's Onion Burgers in Oklahoma City keeps the smashed onion burger tradition alive, pressing thin-sliced onions into each patty on the griddle.

Jack's Bakehouse ★ 4.2

downtown · 131 Dean A McGee Ave Ste 115, Oklahoma City, OK 73102

Jack's Bakehouse on Dean A McGee in downtown Oklahoma City turns out croissants, morning buns, and focaccia in a compact daytime bakery cafe.

Cafe Kacao ★ 4.2

asian-district · 3325 N Classen Blvd, Oklahoma City, OK 73118

Cafe Kacao on N Classen in Oklahoma City brings Guatemalan breakfast cooking: champurrado, huevos rancheros, tamales, and hearty Central American plates.

Clarity Coffee Midtown ★ 4.2

midtown · 1325 N Walker Ave, Oklahoma City, OK 73103

Clarity Coffee Midtown on N Walker in Oklahoma City brings the same light-roast specialty program to a bright neighborhood cafe in the heart of OKC.

Red Cup ★ 4.2

midtown · 3122 N Classen Blvd, Oklahoma City, OK 73118

Red Cup on N Classen Boulevard in Oklahoma City is an all-day neighborhood cafe with house coffee, vegan pastries, and a welcoming Midtown OKC vibe.

Cafe Kacao ★ 4.2

asian-district · 3325 N Classen Blvd, Oklahoma City, OK 73118

Cafe Kacao on N Classen in Oklahoma City serves Guatemalan-rooted breakfast dishes alongside strong Latin American coffee in the Asian District of OKC.

Taqueria Sanchez ★ 4.2

Capitol Hill · 4011 NW 10th St, Oklahoma City, OK 73107

Taqueria Sanchez on NW 10th is a cash-only OKC institution serving authentic birria, carnitas tacos, and loaded wet burritos until the early hours.

Tip: Cash only. Come late on weekends when the full menu is at its best.

La Birria Superb ★ 4.2

South OKC · 6001 S Western Ave, Oklahoma City, OK 73119

La Birria Superb is a beloved Oklahoma City food truck specializing in quesabirria tacos and birria ramen, operating in south OKC on weekends only.

Tip: Check @labirriasuperb on Instagram for location updates and sell-out warnings.

Super Cao Nguyen Food Court ★ 4.2

Asian District · 2668 N Military Ave, Oklahoma City, OK 73106

Super Cao Nguyen in Oklahoma City's Asian District has a bakery counter with fresh banh mi and Vietnamese pastries prepared daily alongside the grocery.

Tip: The bakery opens early and baguettes for banh mi sell out by early afternoon.

Red Cup ★ 4.2

midtown · 3122 N Classen Blvd, Oklahoma City, OK 73118

Red Cup in Oklahoma City is a beloved all-vegetarian cafe that has served Classen Boulevard for years with plant-based comfort food at honest prices.

Tip: A true local institution that most tourists overlook. The daily specials board is always worth reading.

Pho Cuong Restaurant ★ 4.2

asian-district · 3016 N Classen Blvd, Oklahoma City, OK 73106

Pho Cuong Restaurant in Oklahoma City's Asian District is the go-to spot for budget Vietnamese pho, ladled out in generous bowls with rich bone broth.

Tip: Arrive early on weekdays as this is a favorite lunch spot for the neighborhood. Mondays are closed.

Gopuram Taste of India ★ 4.2

southwest-oklahoma-city · 412 S Meridian Ave, Oklahoma City, OK 73108

Gopuram Taste of India in Oklahoma City delivers authentic Indian curries, biryani, and tandoor dishes at accessible prices with a weekday buffet lunch.

Tip: The weekday lunch buffet is one of the best-value meals in Oklahoma City, around $12 for unlimited plates.

Red Cup ★ 4.2

midtown · 3122 N Classen Blvd, Oklahoma City, OK 73118

Red Cup in Oklahoma City is an all-vegetarian cafe on Classen Boulevard serving plant-based breakfast and lunch at the most affordable prices in the city.

Tip: Nearly the entire menu is vegan. The daily specials board often has the best-value plates.

Red Cup ★ 4.2

midtown · 3122 N Classen Blvd, Oklahoma City, OK 73118

Red Cup in Oklahoma City is an all-vegetarian cafe on Classen Boulevard serving plant-based brunch plates and strong coffee in a relaxed neighborhood setting.

Tip: Nearly the entire menu is vegan, but there are egg and cheese options too. A cash-friendly neighborhood classic.

Pie Junkie ★ 4.1

plaza-district · 1711 NW 16th St, Oklahoma City, OK 73106

Pie Junkie in Oklahoma City Plaza District bakes seasonal hand pies and whole pies with buttery crusts and creative fillings on NW 16th Street.

Kaiser's Grateful Bean Cafe ★ 4.1

midtown · 1039 N Walker Ave, Oklahoma City, OK 73102

Kaiser's Grateful Bean Cafe on N Walker in Oklahoma City is a Midtown OKC counter cafe serving artisan coffee drinks alongside hand-crafted sandwiches.

Prelude Coffee Roasters ★ 4.1

automobile-alley · 3 NE 8th St Ste 210, Oklahoma City, OK 73104

Prelude Coffee Roasters in Automobile Alley Oklahoma City roasts small batches of seasonal single-origin coffees and brews them in an airy loft space.

Oh My Gogi ★ 4.1

Asian District · Rotating locations, Oklahoma City, OK

Oh My Gogi is Oklahoma City's original Korean-Mexican fusion food truck, with bulgogi tacos, Bugogi rice bowls, and steamed dumplings on every menu.

Tip: Check @ohmygogiokc on Facebook for daily location updates before heading out.

Junction Coffee Double-Decker Bus ★ 4.1

Myriad Botanical Gardens · 301 W Reno Ave, Oklahoma City, OK 73102

Junction Coffee's converted 1974 British double-decker bus parks at Myriad Botanical Gardens in Oklahoma City every Saturday for specialty espresso.

Tip: The bus also operates from the permanent Automobile Alley cafe at 611 N Broadway Ave on weekdays.

Blackxican Soul Food Shak ★ 4.1

Bricktown · 240 Centennial Dr, Oklahoma City, OK 73104

Blackxican Soul Food Shak is a Black-owned Oklahoma City food truck blending soul food and Mexican in dishes like collard green quesadillas and fried tacos.

Tip: Regular Friday spot at Truck Yard OKC; follow @thesoulfoodshak on Facebook for schedule updates.

Empire Slice House ★ 4.1

plaza-district · 1804 NW 16th St, Oklahoma City, OK 73106

Empire Slice House in Oklahoma City's Plaza District serves New York-style pizza by the slice until midnight on weekends, a top late-night dining choice.

Tip: On Friday and Saturday nights after bars close, a slice at Empire is an OKC rite of passage for locals.

Empire Slice House ★ 4.1

plaza-district · 1804 NW 16th St, Oklahoma City, OK 73106

Empire Slice House in Oklahoma City sells New York-style pizza by the slice in the Plaza District, making it a top budget option for a quick, filling meal.

Tip: Two slices and a drink is a full lunch for around $10. Late at night the line moves quickly.

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