It’s time to kiss that continental breakfast goodbye! Forget the overnight oats and that protein shake. If you’re looking for the best restaurants for breakfast in Oklahoma City, this list is for you.
Whether you’re planning a trip or living locally, you’ll never have to settle for a basic breakfast again!
Coffee Slingers Roasters
Start your day with an expertly brewed cup of joe at Coffee Slingers Roasters in Oklahoma City’s historic Automobile Alley. Perfect for a grab-and-go start to the day, sip on handcrafted beverages such as piping hot cappuccino or the Golden Milke Latte – a delicious blend of turmeric, cardamom, ginger and cinnamon. Afterward, enjoy a morning stroll through downtown Oklahoma City.
Hatch Early Mood Food
Just around the corner from the Oklahoma City Zoo, Hatch Early Mood Food takes brunch to the next level with an extensive menu of elevated breakfast fare. Featuring an upscale cafeteria vibe and breezy outdoor seating area, you’ll dine on dishes such as the Tuscan Anne benedict with prosciutto, cream cheese and balsamic glaze, or The Kitchen Sink – the ultimate breakfast bowl with hashbrown tumblers, eggs, bacon, sausage and smoked cheddar hollandaise. Craving something sweet? Order the orange-glazed croissants or beignets served with peanut butter bacon and Nutella cream.
Bourbon St. Cafe
Inspired by the cafés in New Orleans, the aptly named Bourbon St. Cafe is the perfect wake-up call. Tucked away in the historic Bricktown neighborhood, the café offers gorgeous views of the Bricktown River Walk Park. Sit riverside and enjoy brunch items like the Bananas Foster French Toast with a dark rum drizzle or Cajun-style Bourbon St. Omelet with andouille sausage, crawfish and Creole sauce. Vegetarian? No problem. Enjoy a garden omelet with mushrooms, asparagus and artichoke.
Kitchen No. 324
For an all-day breakfast spot, head to Oklahoma City’s trendy downtown district to Kitchen No. 324. Located within the historic Braniff Building, this restaurant features a menu made from locally sourced ingredients. Bite into warm and fluffy scratch biscuits with fresh orange marmalade, grab a breakfast sandwich to go, or try the open-faced toast with shaved black forest ham, poached eggs and creamy thyme béchamel. The larger-than-life pastries are the star of the show – seriously, they’re huge. Order the buttery and flaky mixed berry danish.
Sunnyside Diner
Offering up a retro-diner vibe on Capitol Hill, Sunnyside Diner is home to farm-fresh grub with a side of Oklahoma hospitality. For real, though, this joint is a popular spot with locals due to the staff’s cheery disposition. Try the Okie Poutine, a twist on the Canadian favorite with fries smothered in gravy, cheese, bacon and topped with poached eggs. Or, indulge in the savory Biscuit Debris, an open-faced biscuit piled high with fried chicken and poached eggs. Eat like the King with a stack of Fat Elvis pancakes loaded with bananas, peanut butter and bacon.
Café Kacao
Located in Military Park, it’s hard to miss this breakfast hot spot thanks to its vibrant, colorful mural that runs the length of the building. Known for its Latin-themed cuisine, this café plates breakfast favorites with a Guatemalan flair. Start your meal with a horchata latte or orange zest mocha mocktail. For a traditional Guatemalan breakfast, order the desayuno chapin – scrambled eggs with refried black beans, feta cheese and fried plantains. Like it spicy? Try the chilaquiles verdes, pan-fried chips with tomatillo sauce smothered in beans, avocado, and fried egg.
Jimmy’s Egg
An Oklahoma staple, you’ll find multiple Jimmy’s Egg locations throughout the city. This restaurant serves traditional breakfast staples and is all about big flavor and even bigger portions. Bite into the chorizo breakfast tacos piled high with scrambled eggs, chorizo, potatoes and spicy chipotle mayo. Order the country skillet featuring hash browns, sausage, bacon and biscuits with sausage gravy. Love pancakes? You’ll love this spot’s creative flavors, from the Berry Patch baked with strawberries and blueberries to the Cinnamon Roll Swirl.
Good Gravy!
This charming hole-in-the-wall diner feels like a throwback to the 1980s with its pale green carpets, pastel walls and plush cream-colored faux leather chairs. A popular breakfast spot with the locals due to its comforting neighborhood vibe, this restaurant is known for its famous biscuits and gravy. In fact, there are over 40 types of gravy on the menu, from sausage to chorizo, bacon and even chocolate! Beyond the biscuits, you’ll find brunch staples like steak and eggs, made-to-order omelets and waffles straight from the griddle.
