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Press picks, until locals rank their own Top 5s. Sourced from the local food press. As seen in Oklahoma Gazette, 405 Magazine, and Edible OKC. Updated August 2026.
Coney Island · Downtown
Coney Island preserves a downtown lunch counter tradition with steamed buns, slender dogs, chili, cheese, onions, and straightforward service. The room feels largely unchanged by contemporary restaurant trends, which suits the compact menu. Office workers and courthouse regulars can build a quick meal from several inexpensive coneys.
Big Truck Tacos · Uptown 23rd
Big Truck Tacos applies a chef driven approach to a casual counter menu. Fried avocado, green chile pork, chicken, fish, and rotating specials fill tortillas alongside breakfast tacos and burritos. The original Uptown 23rd restaurant remains the only permanent dining room, supported by catering trucks around the city.
Roxy's Ice Cream Social · Plaza District
Roxy's original Plaza District shop serves small batch ice cream in familiar and seasonal flavors. Cones, cups, sandwiches, floats, and vegan options make the compact counter useful for different cravings. The bright storefront on Northwest 16th remains the home base of this locally grown operation.