This tongue-in-cheek joint doesn’t take itself too seriously (Cow Café, get it?), and that’s always refreshing. The eatery is run by the same folks that brought the Oklahoma City metro area City Bites, but The Cow Calf-Hay has something a bit heavier on its menu. Burgers piled high with everything from cheese and grilled onions to grilled pineapple and a fried egg make up the bulk of the menu, with fun and inventive flavors standing out. The Farm House Burger is a certified Angus beef patty cut with spicy pork sausage and topped with a fried egg, melted cheese, lettuce, tomato and spicy mayo. The Mad Cow is a patty topped with grilled chicken, two different cheeses, grilled potatoes, bacon and homemade spicy Ranch dressing. If those burgers don’t seem daunting, try taking the Six Shooter Challenge: six half-pound patties and 12 pieces of cheese are sandwiched on in between a bun and served with a full order of onion rings, curly fries and a piece of cake. The entire order must be completed in 45 minutes, or you lose, both your pride and $35. 3409 Wynn Dr., Edmond; 212 N. Harvey, Oklahoma City. www.thecowcalfhay.com
