Chicken and the Wolf
With three locations across the Tulsa metro, Chicken and the Wolf is a spice-lover’s dreams. “Unapologetically serving up Tulsa’s hottest chicken,” according to their website, Chicken and the Wolf offers tenders, salads, sandwiches, chicken fries and sides – all with varying degrees of spice. Beginners should start with no spice or x-mild, then build their way up to mild, medium, hot and x-hot. Diners beware: The spice is no joke!
Other goodies at Chicken and the Wolf include spicy fries, potato salad, coleslaw, lemon bars, cold beers, soft drinks and the iconic boozy slushy.
Gilded Acorn
Offering exclusivity and wonderful service to guests, the Gilded Acorn curates a sense of upscale elegance in OKC’s historic First National Center. Perfect for early risers, the restaurant opens at 6:30 a.m. daily, with breakfast items including avocado toast, overnight oats, the classic scramble wrap and veggie sunrise wrap, as well as the croissant sandwich with sausage, bacon, scrambled eggs and American cheese.
Lunch, served 10:30-2:30, includes classics like the chicken Caesar wrap, Ruben sandwich, turkey club and the Gilded Salad with spring mix, cucumber, tomatoes, onions and lemon herb dressing. Espresso drinks are ample, alongside cold brew and specialty drinks like chai, hot chocolate and matcha. Finish out your meal with gelato or an affogato.
J Farley’s
A warm and entertaining Irish pub in Claremore, J Farley’s is your go-to for lively fun, bar activities like bingo and trivia, and tasty meal deals all week long. Menu items you’ll want to try include the cheeseburger basket, fish and chips, cheese curds, grilled chicken salad, pickle fries and the Irish Cuban sandwich. Another perk at J Farley’s is a Happy Hour from 4-7 p.m. daily, as well as all day Thursdays.
Collab Coffee Co.
Sleek, stylish and welcoming, Collab Coffee Co. at 4532 E. 51st St. in Tulsa is a hidden gem perfect for a caffeine pick-me-up. Coffee options are tempting – try a classic drip, pour over, espresso, latte, cappuccino or nitro cold brew. For those not keen on coffee, other beverages include matcha lattes, chai tea, hot chocolate and lemonade. Seasonal drinks include the almond orange latte and the rose matcha. If you’re also looking for a small bite to eat, try the quiche, chicken salad croissant or a variety of baked items. Stick around for craft cocktails, wine and beer, too. Collab also offers their space for parties and get-togethers, and has a rentable mobile coffee cart.
