Guidebook for Tulsa
Food Scene
Nearby coffee shop which brews a good Americano along with some good local treats and a great atmosphere featuring local art and a retro-modern theme.
21 locals recommend
918 Coffee
2446 E 11th StNearby coffee shop which brews a good Americano along with some good local treats and a great atmosphere featuring local art and a retro-modern theme.
Classic diner on Route 66 with plenty of low priced options in a neat area including plenty of antique and furniture shops on the block.
32 locals recommend
Tally's Good Food Café
1102 S Yale AveClassic diner on Route 66 with plenty of low priced options in a neat area including plenty of antique and furniture shops on the block.
Fusion of a bar and coffee house with a well-designed interior. Very good coffee. Eclectic selection of drinks. Breakfast tacos, pastries and more.
64 locals recommend
Chimera Cafe
212 N Main StFusion of a bar and coffee house with a well-designed interior. Very good coffee. Eclectic selection of drinks. Breakfast tacos, pastries and more.
Very good locally-owned and roasted coffee company. Topeca is a "seed to cup" coffee company (they own the coffee plantation in El Salvador & roast the beans in Tulsa). This is their main coffee shop.
13 locals recommend
Topeca Coffee
507 S Boston AveVery good locally-owned and roasted coffee company. Topeca is a "seed to cup" coffee company (they own the coffee plantation in El Salvador & roast the beans in Tulsa). This is their main coffee shop.
Good coffee. Nice interior and patio. Try the cask-conditioned cold-brew coffee.
19 locals recommend
Foolish Things Coffee Company
1001 S Main StGood coffee. Nice interior and patio. Try the cask-conditioned cold-brew coffee.
Cold brew coffee, classic atmosphere, Pu-erh tea, craft-cocktails and beer.
49 locals recommend
Hodges Bend
823 E 3rd StCold brew coffee, classic atmosphere, Pu-erh tea, craft-cocktails and beer.
This is one of Tulsa's local treats with many delicious options such as pastries, cookies, cakes and many more!
9 locals recommend
Merritt's Bakery
3202 E 15th StThis is one of Tulsa's local treats with many delicious options such as pastries, cookies, cakes and many more!
Roosevelt's
1551 E 15th StExcellent new brewpub with great patio and 80 taps!
Best food truck in Tulsa turned into a restaurant. Excellent Kim Chi Fries and Bahn Mi sandwiches. They serve excellent local craft beer and craft cold-brew coffees and high quality desserts.
24 locals recommend
Lone Wolf Banh Mi
3136 E 11th StBest food truck in Tulsa turned into a restaurant. Excellent Kim Chi Fries and Bahn Mi sandwiches. They serve excellent local craft beer and craft cold-brew coffees and high quality desserts.
Amazing atmosphere brewpub of top-rated brewery in Oklahoma, and top-100 worldwide (Prairie Artisan Ales and American Solera founder Chase Healey is the brewmaster here).
22 locals recommend
Prairie Artisan Ales Brewpub
223 N Main StAmazing atmosphere brewpub of top-rated brewery in Oklahoma, and top-100 worldwide (Prairie Artisan Ales and American Solera founder Chase Healey is the brewmaster here).
Burn Co Barbeque
1738 S Boston AveBest BBQ in Tulsa, and maybe in Oklahoma. Delicious ribs.
Great Irish pub with decor imported from a real pub in Ireland with amazing ambiance. Big menu of tasty traditional items like Cottage Pie and interesting items like deep fried baby back ribs. Great place to get a Guinness.
61 locals recommend
Kilkenny's Irish Pub
1413 E 15th StGreat Irish pub with decor imported from a real pub in Ireland with amazing ambiance. Big menu of tasty traditional items like Cottage Pie and interesting items like deep fried baby back ribs. Great place to get a Guinness.
Arguably the best coffee in Oklahoma and has been ranked as one of the best roasteries in the US. Coffee here is delicious.
38 locals recommend
DoubleShot Coffee Co
1633 S Boulder AveArguably the best coffee in Oklahoma and has been ranked as one of the best roasteries in the US. Coffee here is delicious.
Voted best coffee shop in Tulsa. Cozy atmosphere and TONS of desert options. They serve highly-regarded Doubleshot Coffee.
42 locals recommend
Coffee House on Cherry Street
1502 E 15th St Voted best coffee shop in Tulsa. Cozy atmosphere and TONS of desert options. They serve highly-regarded Doubleshot Coffee.
Amazing coffee along with cold brews and other bizarre yet delicious concoctions.
20 locals recommend
Cirque Coffee
1317 E 6th StAmazing coffee along with cold brews and other bizarre yet delicious concoctions.
Mother Road Market
1124 S Lewis AveNola's ...Creole & Cocktails
1334 E 15th StCirque Coffee
1317 E 6th StBramble Breakfast & Bar - Downtown
1302 E 6th StFoolish Things Coffee Company
1001 S Main StHodges Bend
823 E 3rd StEast Village Bohemian Pizzeria
818 E 3rd StDilly Diner
402 E 2nd StEssentials
Best beer selection in town. Great selection of local craft beers. From Tulsa breweries such as Marshall Brewery, Prairie Artisan Ales & Dead Armadillo to most of the Oklahoma breweries such as Coop.
Collins Midtown Liquor
1649 S Yale AveBest beer selection in town. Great selection of local craft beers. From Tulsa breweries such as Marshall Brewery, Prairie Artisan Ales & Dead Armadillo to most of the Oklahoma breweries such as Coop.
Reasor's Foods
2429 E 15th StClosest grocery store. 24 hours!
Arts & Culture
Nice recently-renovated stadium which makes a great place to watch a football game. This is the home of the University of Tulsa Golden Hurricane football team. Tickets are reasonably priced.
Skelly Field at H.A. Chapman Stadium
3112 E 8th StNice recently-renovated stadium which makes a great place to watch a football game. This is the home of the University of Tulsa Golden Hurricane football team. Tickets are reasonably priced.
The home of the Tulsa Golden Hurricane basketball team. This team made the NCAA tournament 15 times including in 2014. It is joining the American Athletic Conference for the 2014-2015 season.
Reynolds Center
3208 E 8th StThe home of the Tulsa Golden Hurricane basketball team. This team made the NCAA tournament 15 times including in 2014. It is joining the American Athletic Conference for the 2014-2015 season.
Outdoor park and stage in the heart of the Brady Arts District. Great place to walk the dogs, hang out, eat, drink, people-watch and watch concerts and shows.
94 locals recommend
Guthrie Green
111 E Reconciliation WayOutdoor park and stage in the heart of the Brady Arts District. Great place to walk the dogs, hang out, eat, drink, people-watch and watch concerts and shows.
Very nice field in a great location with a good view of downtown Tulsa. Even if you don't like baseball, it is a good attraction. Good local craft beers on tap and a variety of interesting foods.
62 locals recommend
ONEOK Field
201 N Elgin AveVery nice field in a great location with a good view of downtown Tulsa. Even if you don't like baseball, it is a good attraction. Good local craft beers on tap and a variety of interesting foods.
Legendary Cain's Ballroom which is the classic place to watch concerts in Tulsa. They bring in good acts from all over.
80 locals recommend
Cain's Ballroom
423 N Main StLegendary Cain's Ballroom which is the classic place to watch concerts in Tulsa. They bring in good acts from all over.
Historic art museum in a Mediterranean style palace with large beautiful gardens and yard with magnificent landscaping.
237 locals recommend
Philbrook Museum of Art
2727 S Rockford RdHistoric art museum in a Mediterranean style palace with large beautiful gardens and yard with magnificent landscaping.
This museum houses the world's largest, most comprehensive collection of art of the American West as well as a growing collection of art & artifacts from Central & South America.
122 locals recommend
Gilcrease Museum
1400 N Gilcrease Museum RdThis museum houses the world's largest, most comprehensive collection of art of the American West as well as a growing collection of art & artifacts from Central & South America.
Interesting collection of art and artifacts from Woody Guthrie and more.
66 locals recommend
Woody Guthrie Center
102 E Reconciliation WayInteresting collection of art and artifacts from Woody Guthrie and more.
The best modern venue for shows and concerts in Tulsa. This has been rated one of the best venues in the nation & world for several years.
117 locals recommend
BOK Center
200 S Denver Ave.The best modern venue for shows and concerts in Tulsa. This has been rated one of the best venues in the nation & world for several years.
Visit this place on a First Friday Art Crawl (first Friday of every month in Brady Arts District) or stop by anytime to see the the back side covered in murals made for "Dia de los Muertos".
Living Arts of Tulsa
307 E Reconciliation WayVisit this place on a First Friday Art Crawl (first Friday of every month in Brady Arts District) or stop by anytime to see the the back side covered in murals made for "Dia de los Muertos".
Tulsa Zoo
6421 E 36th St NWell-run zoo with lots of animals. Animals are neat.
This place is neat anytime. Our favorite time to go is every first Friday of the month for the big “First Friday Art Crawl” which thousands attend. All the museums are open and mostly free during this time. It’s like a big festival. Great to see inside lots of places and go up in the buildings for the views! Guthrie Green usually has concerts, performances and events going on then as well.
6 locals recommend
Tulsa Arts District
This place is neat anytime. Our favorite time to go is every first Friday of the month for the big “First Friday Art Crawl” which thousands attend. All the museums are open and mostly free during this time. It’s like a big festival. Great to see inside lots of places and go up in the buildings for the views! Guthrie Green usually has concerts, performances and events going on then as well.
Everything Else
Several good restaurants including Kilkennies Irish Pub, Andolini's Pizzeria, Smoke, Hideaway Pizza and Lucky's. Several good bars and plenty of shopping on this strip as well.
100 locals recommend
Cherry Street
Several good restaurants including Kilkennies Irish Pub, Andolini's Pizzeria, Smoke, Hideaway Pizza and Lucky's. Several good bars and plenty of shopping on this strip as well.
A very large state fair with nearly a million visitors each year.
10 locals recommend
Tulsa State Fair
4145 E 21st StA very large state fair with nearly a million visitors each year.
Large park with towering old trees and lots of flowering plants such as azaleas. Feed the squirrels and enjoy the walk. Bordered by the Linnaeus Teaching Gardens and Tulsa Garden Club rose gardens.
72 locals recommend
Woodward Park
2435 S Peoria AveLarge park with towering old trees and lots of flowering plants such as azaleas. Feed the squirrels and enjoy the walk. Bordered by the Linnaeus Teaching Gardens and Tulsa Garden Club rose gardens.
Immerse yourself in nature on the many paths in the forests of the Oxley Nature Center, including a variety of habitats in a relatively small area.
12 locals recommend
Oxley Nature Center
6700 Mohawk BlvdImmerse yourself in nature on the many paths in the forests of the Oxley Nature Center, including a variety of habitats in a relatively small area.
This wonderful and informative "museum" is set in Woodward Park and is a great place to visit and learn about the history of Tulsa. Several rooms filled with exhibits that change through the year.
13 locals recommend
Tulsa Historical Society & Museum
2445 S Peoria AveThis wonderful and informative "museum" is set in Woodward Park and is a great place to visit and learn about the history of Tulsa. Several rooms filled with exhibits that change through the year.
Drinks & Nightlife
Retro bowling alley with a full bar, local beer and only 21 and over after 10pm. This is a neat place to bowl and hang out.
20 locals recommend
Dust Bowl Lanes and Lounge
211 S Elgin AveRetro bowling alley with a full bar, local beer and only 21 and over after 10pm. This is a neat place to bowl and hang out.
1980s & 90s themed "barcade" = bar with arcade games. More of a bar though. Interesting lineup of mixed drinks named after celebrities of those eras including some with pop rocks. Fun unique place.
11 locals recommend
The Max Retropub
114 S Elgin Ave1980s & 90s themed "barcade" = bar with arcade games. More of a bar though. Interesting lineup of mixed drinks named after celebrities of those eras including some with pop rocks. Fun unique place.
Octoberfest/German bar with plenty of good import beers on tap. They make their own sausage (very good) and have duck-fat fries. Lots of local bands play here. The bar is shaped like a mini-Cain's.
30 locals recommend
Fassler Hall
304 S Elgin AveOctoberfest/German bar with plenty of good import beers on tap. They make their own sausage (very good) and have duck-fat fries. Lots of local bands play here. The bar is shaped like a mini-Cain's.
Over 300 beers available including well over a dozen local options. Keep coming back and you'll still never run out of new beers to try. Shuffleboard, darts and pool upstairs.
48 locals recommend
James E. McNellie's Pub
409 E 1st StOver 300 beers available including well over a dozen local options. Keep coming back and you'll still never run out of new beers to try. Shuffleboard, darts and pool upstairs.
Best brewery in Tulsa to get a beer! Marshall excels at German-style beers such as pilsners, kolsch and dunkels.
17 locals recommend
Marshall Brewing Company
1742 E 6th StBest brewery in Tulsa to get a beer! Marshall excels at German-style beers such as pilsners, kolsch and dunkels.
Pearl Beach Brew Pub
418 S Peoria AveDead Armadillo Craft Brewing
1004 E 4th StFassler Hall
304 S Elgin AveBrewery that makes Gluten Free and low Gluten beers. Not our favorite, but wanted to list it. Great atmosphere and good food served here.
12 locals recommend
NEFF Brewing
321 S Frankfort AveBrewery that makes Gluten Free and low Gluten beers. Not our favorite, but wanted to list it. Great atmosphere and good food served here.
The Fur Shop
520 E 3rd StSightseeing
Centennial Park
1028 E 6th StGood place for a walk with nice view of downtown.
Golden Driller Statue
4145 E 21st StProbably Tulsa's most famous landmark.
Interesting larger-than-life bronze monument "East Neets West" celebrating the founder of Route 66.
7 locals recommend
Cyrus Avery Centennial Plaza
Southwest BoulevardInteresting larger-than-life bronze monument "East Neets West" celebrating the founder of Route 66.
Map is incorrect, but from the point on the map, just go east until where boston ave ends at Archer and turn right (south-ish) up the sidewalk towards the train tracks. There's a big circle around it.
66 locals recommend
Center of the Universe
1 S Boston AveMap is incorrect, but from the point on the map, just go east until where boston ave ends at Archer and turn right (south-ish) up the sidewalk towards the train tracks. There's a big circle around it.
Shopping
Vintage Vault
1134 S Harvard AveAwesome eclectic selection of retro and mid-century modern furniture.
Retro Den
1216 S Harvard AveAnother great vintage/mid-century modern/retro furniture shop.
Buck Atom's Cosmic Curios on 66
1347 E 11th StThe Boxyard Tulsa
502 E 3rd St