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

Mother Road Market ★ 4.4

route-66-corridor · 1124 S Lewis Ave, Tulsa, OK 74104

USA Today's three-time Best Food Hall winner, housed in a restored 1939 warehouse on Route 66, with stalls from Akira Sushi to Howdy Burger.

Tally's Good Food Cafe ★ 4.3

route-66-corridor · 1102 S Yale Ave, Tulsa, OK 74112

Tally's Route 66 diner has held the same corner of Yale Avenue since 1987, serving the chicken-fried steak and cream gravy that made it a Tulsa institution.

American Solera Brewery ★ 4.3

pearl-district · 1702 E 6th St, Tulsa, OK 74104

Critically acclaimed wild and mixed-fermentation brewery on 6th Street, producing sour ales and farmhouse beers that draw enthusiasts nationwide.

American Solera Brewery ★ 4.3

pearl-district · 1702 E 6th St, Tulsa, OK 74104

A mixed-fermentation brewery producing world-class sour ales in a low-key taproom that draws international beer enthusiasts while most visitors are still.

Antoinette Baking Co ★ 4.2

tulsa-arts-district · 207 N Main St, Tulsa, OK 74103

The Tulsa Arts District's premier pastry destination, with decorated cakes, fresh croissants, seasonal tarts, and eclair-style pastries made daily in an open.

DoubleShot Coffee Company ★ 4.2

deco-district · 1633 S Boulder Ave, Tulsa, OK 74119

Tulsa's most celebrated independent roaster and cafe, sourcing single-origin beans directly from farms and pulling espresso with precision in a South Boulder.

DoubleShot Coffee Company ★ 4.2

deco-district · 1633 S Boulder Ave, Tulsa, OK 74119

Tulsa's flagship specialty roaster, sourcing single-origin beans directly from farms and roasting in small batches on site, with a cafe known for precision.

Topeca Coffee Roasters ★ 4.2

route-66-corridor · 1229 E Admiral Blvd, Tulsa, OK 74120

Tulsa seed-to-cup roaster with direct Central American farm sourcing, operating the Admiral Blvd roastery and multiple cafe locations across the city.

Lone Wolf Banh Mi ★ 4.1

tulsa-arts-district · 203 E Archer St, Tulsa, OK 74103

Philip and Danielle Phillips opened Lone Wolf in September 2012, landing banh mi, kimchi fries, and fried rice bowls in the Archer Building and earning.

Gyros By Ali ★ 4.1

south-tulsa · 8232 S Lewis Ave, Tulsa, OK 74137

Brothers Tariq and Adnan ran a food truck before opening this South Lewis storefront serving halal gyros, falafel, and Mediterranean plates in a comfortable.

Antoinette Baking Co ★ 4.1

tulsa-arts-district · 207 N Main St, Tulsa, OK 74103

Boutique bakery and cafe in the Tulsa Arts District known for elaborately decorated cakes, croissants, and eclair-style pastries alongside specialty espresso.

NEFF Brewing ★ 4.1

blue-dome-district · 321 S Frankfort Ave, Tulsa, OK 74120

Tulsa's dedicated gluten-free brewery and brewpub, producing ales, lagers, and stouts without any risk of cross-contamination in a facility that has been.

Dilly Diner ★ 4.0

blue-dome-district · 402 E 2nd St, Tulsa, OK 74120

The Blue Dome District's all-day diner from the McNellie's Group serves breakfast plates from open to close in a booth-lined room on 2nd Street, making it.

Tucker's Onion Burgers ★ 4.0

tulsa-hills · 7392 S Olympia Ave, Tulsa, OK 74132

Brings the El Reno-born fried onion burger to Tulsa Hills, pressing sliced white onions directly into beef patties as they cook on a flat-top griddle.

Fixins Soul Kitchen ★ 4.0

greenwood-district · 222 N Detroit Ave, Tulsa, OK 74106

Historic Greenwood District soul food counter serving smothered chicken, black-eyed peas, cornbread, and peach cobbler, rooted in the community that was once.

Slate Sourdough ★ 4.0

tulsa-arts-district · 11 Reconciliation Way, Tulsa, OK 74103

Small-batch organic artisan sourdough bakery in downtown Tulsa, producing long-fermented loaves and seasonal pastries Thursday through Saturday.

Farrell Bread and Bakery ★ 4.0

route-66-corridor · 1124 S Lewis Ave, Tulsa, OK 74104

Artisan bakery inside Mother Road Market on S Lewis Ave, producing hand-rolled sourdough from a generations-old starter alongside seasonal pastries.

Chimera ★ 4.0

tulsa-arts-district · 212 N Main St, Tulsa, OK 74103

Arts District specialty coffee shop in a light-filled space with vegan and gluten-free menu items alongside house-roasted espresso and seasonal lattes.

Topeca Coffee - Vast Bank ★ 4.0

greenwood-district · 110 N Elgin Ave, Tulsa, OK 74120

Topeca's seed-to-cup roastery cafe inside the Vast Bank building across from ONEOK Field in the historic Greenwood District, with outdoor seating and a full.

Bramble Breakfast and Bar ★ 4.0

pearl-district · 1302 E 6th St, Tulsa, OK 74120

Farm-to-table breakfast and brunch cafe in the Pearl District sourcing local and seasonal ingredients, with house-baked pastries and a full coffee program.

Mercury Lounge ★ 4.0

deco-district · 1747 S Boston Ave, Tulsa, OK 74119

A converted gas station on 18th and Boston with live music seven nights a week, named Tulsa's Best Bar, with daily happy hour and a beloved outdoor patio.

Marshall Brewing Company ★ 4.0

pearl-district · 1742 E 6th St, Tulsa, OK 74104

Tulsa's first production craft brewery, founded in 2008, with a roomy taproom near Kendall Whittier pouring staple ales and lagers plus seasonal experiments.

Nothing's Left Brewing Co ★ 4.0

pearl-district · 1502 E 6th St, Tulsa, OK 74120

A remodeled Texaco station on 6th Street with swing seating, two bar areas, and over 5,000 square feet of taproom producing hop-forward IPAs.

Cabin Boys Brewery ★ 4.0

pearl-district · 1717 E 7th St, Tulsa, OK 74104

A neighborhood taproom and brewery near 7th Street producing Belgian-influenced ales, session IPAs, and seasonal brews, with a laid-back communal atmosphere.

Tucker's Onion Burgers ★ 4.0

tulsa-hills · 7392 S Olympia Ave, Tulsa, OK 74132

Tulsa's most celebrated smash-burger counter serving the Oklahoma-style fried onion burger, a flattop-griddled patty with onions pressed in and caramelized.

Slate Sourdough ★ 4.0

tulsa-arts-district · 11 Reconciliation Way, Tulsa, OK 74103

A three-day-a-week small-batch sourdough bakery that sells out before noon most Saturdays, producing long-fermented organic loaves in a tiny downtown space.

Tucker's Onion Burgers ★ 4.0

tulsa-hills · 7392 S Olympia Ave, Tulsa, OK 74132

Oklahoma's iconic fried onion burger counter, serving smash burgers under ten dollars with onions caramelized right into the beef patty on a flattop griddle.

Bramble Breakfast and Bar ★ 4.0

pearl-district · 1302 E 6th St, Tulsa, OK 74120

Farm-to-table breakfast cafe in the Pearl District with house-baked pastries, locally sourced eggs, and a full coffee program, operating first-come.

Albert G's BBQ Downtown ★ 3.9

blue-dome-district · 421 E 1st St, Tulsa, OK 74120

Downtown Tulsa's go-to BBQ counter with slow-smoked brisket, pulled pork, and Oklahoma-style sausage, with trays served cafeteria-style on butcher paper.

Lone Wolf Banh Mi ★ 3.9

tulsa-arts-district · 203 E Archer St, Tulsa, OK 74103

Lunch-only Arts District counter with fresh banh mi on house-baked baguettes, Vietnamese iced coffee, and a rotating daily pho bowl special.

Tally's Good Food Cafe ★ 3.9

route-66-corridor · 1102 S Yale Ave, Tulsa, OK 74112

A classic Route 66 diner on Yale with neon signage, vinyl booths, and the canonical chicken-fried steak served with cream gravy seven days a week.

Dilly Diner ★ 3.9

blue-dome-district · 402 E 2nd St, Tulsa, OK 74120

Blue Dome District all-day breakfast diner with house-baked biscuits, cream gravy, and classic American breakfast plates in a compact downtown room.

Neighborhood JAM ★ 3.9

brookside · 4830 E 61st St, Tulsa, OK 74136

Popular all-day breakfast and brunch cafe in south Tulsa with mimosa flights, boozy coffees, and a devoted weekend wait-list crowd starting at 6:30am.

Gyros By Ali ★ 3.9

south-tulsa · 8232 S Lewis Ave, Tulsa, OK 74137

South Tulsa counter serving halal gyros, shawarma wraps, and falafel plates with housemade tzatziki, a local institution for affordable Mediterranean street.

Trenchers Delicatessen ★ 3.9

brookside · 2602 S Harvard Ave, Tulsa, OK 74114

The rare Tulsa kitchen open until 11pm every night with a full deli menu of sandwiches, wraps, and bar bites, plus a video game lounge and cocktails.

Albert G's BBQ Downtown ★ 3.9

blue-dome-district · 421 E 1st St, Tulsa, OK 74120

Downtown BBQ counter with cafeteria-style tray service, slow-smoked brisket plates, pulled pork sandwiches, and Oklahoma sausage at prices that haven't kept.

Lone Wolf Banh Mi ★ 3.9

tulsa-arts-district · 203 E Archer St, Tulsa, OK 74103

Lunch-only Arts District counter with fresh banh mi on house-baked baguettes at well under ten dollars each, with Vietnamese iced coffee and a rotating pho.

Tally's Good Food Cafe ★ 3.9

route-66-corridor · 1102 S Yale Ave, Tulsa, OK 74112

Route 66 diner with the canonical Tulsa all-in breakfast: eggs, biscuits and gravy, or chicken-fried steak with cream gravy for under fifteen dollars, open.

Gyros By Ali ★ 3.9

south-tulsa · 8232 S Lewis Ave, Tulsa, OK 74137

Halal Mediterranean counter where full gyro wraps and shawarma plates land under ten dollars most of the week, with generous portions and house-made garlic.

Neighborhood JAM ★ 3.9

brookside · 4830 E 61st St, Tulsa, OK 74136

South Tulsa's most popular all-day breakfast spot with a devoted weekend following, mimosa flights, and a menu that draws lines early and keeps them through.

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