Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, halal and kosher options across Oklahoma City.
Vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, halal and kosher options across Oklahoma City. including where to go and what to order.
The Red Cup on N Classen Blvd has been Oklahoma City's vegan and vegetarian gathering spot since 1995, serving hearty plant-based breakfasts and lunches.
Order: Loaded breakfast burrito (vegan); lentil soup
Tip: Arrive early on weekends as the small space fills by 10:00; the vegan breakfast burrito is the all-time bestseller.
Plant in Midtown Oklahoma City is an all-vegan cafe serving smoothies, grain bowls, salads, and cold-pressed juices in a bright health-focused setting.
Order: Grain bowl with seasonal toppings; cold-pressed green juice
Tip: Plant is closed on Mondays; the Sunday brunch menu extends from 10:00 and is the most popular service of the week.
The Beet Box in northwest Oklahoma City is a 100% vegan and gluten-free restaurant for comfort food with online ordering and event catering.
Order: Vegan cheeseburger; loaded nachos (fully vegan)
Tip: Closed Monday and Tuesday; online ordering via beetboxokc.com makes it easy to pre-order and pick up without waiting.
Flower Child in northwest Oklahoma City serves labeled vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free bowls, wraps, and salads in a casual daily setting.
Order: Mother Earth bowl; The Hippie wrap (fully vegan)
Tip: All vegan options are clearly marked on the menu; the Mother Earth bowl is the most popular fully vegan choice.
Nourished Food Bar in downtown Oklahoma City is a vegan and gluten-free cafe serving salads, wraps, smoothies, and baked goods at a grab-and-go counter.
Order: Avocado and roasted veggie wrap; blended green smoothie
Tip: Weekday lunch only operation; close to the Oklahoma City Arts District making it a convenient stop before or after a gallery visit.
The Red Cup on N Classen Blvd is Oklahoma City's original vegetarian cafe, open since 1995, with a fully meat-free menu from breakfast through lunch daily.
Order: Veggie Reuben sandwich; black bean tacos
Tip: The entire menu is vegetarian and most dishes are veganizable; ask your server for modifications.
Gopuram Taste of India in Oklahoma City has been a neighborhood staple since 1994, with affordable Indian curry, biryani, and a daily vegetarian buffet.
Order: Vegetarian lunch buffet; palak paneer
Tip: The lunch buffet is the best value at around $13; a second location is at 4401 W Memorial Rd for north OKC visitors.
Picasso Cafe on Paseo in Oklahoma City serves more than 20 vegan and vegetarian dishes daily alongside cocktails and live music in the Paseo Arts District.
Order: Beet hummus plate; vegetarian flatbread
Tip: Sunday brunch runs 10:00-15:00 with a dedicated vegetarian brunch menu; kitchen serves food until midnight daily.
Plant in Midtown Oklahoma City is an all-vegetarian and mostly vegan cafe serving cold-pressed juices, grain bowls, and salads in a health-focused setting.
Order: Seasonal grain bowl; avocado toast with local microgreens
Tip: Everything on the menu is vegetarian and most items are vegan; note the cafe is closed Mondays.
Flower Child in northwest Oklahoma City has a vegetarian and vegan menu of customizable bowls, wraps, and salads with every dietary option labeled.
Order: Flower Child bowl; mushroom and brie flatbread
Tip: The digital menu boards clearly label vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free options; easy for groups with mixed dietary needs.
Sheesh Mahal on N May Ave has been Oklahoma City's longest-running halal restaurant since 1976, with 100% halal Pakistani and Indian food on Zabihah.
Order: Charcoal-grilled chicken tikka; slow-cooked lamb biryani
Tip: Open Monday through Saturday only; the lunch special is excellent value and the kitchen uses all fresh halal ingredients daily.
Naan Cuisine of India on N Pennsylvania is a Zabihah-listed halal Indian restaurant in Oklahoma City with North and South Indian cuisine and a buffet.
Order: Butter chicken; daily lunch buffet
Tip: All meat products are halal certified; the lunch buffet is open daily and includes rotating North and South Indian dishes.
Sizzle N Spice Kebab Grill on N May Ave in Oklahoma City is a certified halal Pakistani-Indian kebab grill with a Zabihah 4.5-star community rating.
Order: Seekh kebab platter; chicken tikka
Tip: Closed Mondays; the dinner service has the shortest wait times at 17:00 right when the kitchen opens.
CousCous Cafe on N May Ave in Oklahoma City is Zabihah-certified halal, serving Moroccan couscous, shawarma, and gyros to a loyal local following.
Order: Lamb couscous; chicken shawarma wrap
Tip: Zabihah-listed halal with a 4.3-star rating; one of the few halal options in OKC open to 23:00, making it ideal for late dinners.
Basil Mediterranean Cafe on NW 23rd in Oklahoma City is a Zabihah-listed halal spot for Mediterranean and Persian plates with shawarma and hummus.
Order: Chicken shawarma plate; falafel wrap
Tip: Closed Sundays; located on the NW 23rd food corridor, making it easy to combine with other Uptown 23rd dining.
TableJourney's Oklahoma City dietary chapter covers vegan, vegetarian, halal venues, each editor-picked with what to order and how to ask.