Akins is a chain of small health and natural food stores that stock vitamins, supplements, energy bars as well as organic food and produce, and products for special dietary needs. This store is located in the Newport Shopping Square.
Price: Least Expensive- Grocery/Prepared Food
Located about half way between downtown and Warren Place in the small neighborhood of Brookside, this eatery is one of Tulsa's best known breakfast joints. Known by locals as BBD's, the menu is more hearty than healthy and the atmosphere is casual and quaint with a country diner feel.
Price: Least Expensive- Restaurant
With the success of the original café located in Brookside, this spin-off is much closer to our Warren Place hotels. Breakfast is the focus and it's more hearty than healthy.
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Located in the Westlake Ace Hardware parking lot this farmers market features local and organic produce, plants, herbs, baked goods, cheeses, meats, garden crafts and music!
Price: Least Expensive- Farmers' Market
Yes, it is a chain, but because it is so VERY close to one of our recommended hotels, we felt the need to put it on our list. And despite the name and abundance of calorie laden treats, the menu here is big which means there are plenty of sensible options. You just have to order them!
Price: Moderately Expensive- Restaurant
Located at Lincoln Plaza, this farmers market features local and organic produce, plants, herbs, baked goods, cheeses, meats, garden crafts and music!
Price: Least Expensive- Farmers' Market
This still small market was launched in 2007 in an effort to enhance downtown revitalization efforts. The market offers fresh produce, crafts, lotions, and some prepared eats.
Price: Least Expensive- Farmers' Market
Quick, inexpensive food that allows eaters to customize and select healthy ingredients. Jason's motto is "fresh from the start" and they pride themselves in a trans fat free menu, high quality ingredients and select organic produce. They also offer online ordering.
Price: Least Expensive- Restaurant
Quick, inexpensive food that allows eaters to customize and select healthy ingredients. Jason's motto is "fresh from the start" and they pride themselves in a trans fat free menu, high quality ingredients and select organic produce. They also offer online ordering.
Price: Least Expensive- Restaurant
This friendly Thai eatery is casual with wood chairs, table cloths, wood paneled walls and Thai inspired art. It's not stylish nor trendy, but rather basic and that is okay with us. The menu is typical Thai, meaning diverse and big.
Price: Moderately Expensive- Restaurant
If you are looking for a casual and friendly place to nosh on a burger, big salad, or other bar/grill style dish, this downtown Irish pub is a good choice. The menu favors big eaters, but there are a handful of sensible options too.
Price: Least Expensive- Restaurant
Located in the historic Cherry Street district (2 miles SE of downtown), Palace Café boasts an athletic-minded menu of upscale, seasonal and creative eats.
Price: Moderately Expensive- Restaurant
Located in Utica Square, this specialty food purveyor is the place to shop for hard to find items, choice cuts of meat and other upscale grocery needs. There's also a full service deli and sushi station.
Price: Least Expensive- Grocery/Prepared Food
Located in Utica Square, an upscale outdoor shopping center southeast of downtown, the small casual eatery is known for its tasty sandwiches, homemade soups and quaint atmosphere. When the weather is nice, outdoor seating is also available.
Price: Moderately Expensive- Restaurant
This Midtown restaurant garners rave reviews from visitors and locals. The very fresh, high quality ingredients, Asian inspired menu, and artfully prepared seafood make it one of Tulsa's best.
Price: Moderately Expensive- Restaurant
Located less than 2 miles SE of downtown in Tulsa's "Cherry Street" district, Tucci's is a small, family owned Italian restaurant that can get crowded and noisy.
Price: Moderately Expensive- Restaurant
Bulk foods, a huge deli, salad bar, hot entree bar, grab n go pizza, rotisserie chicken plus all the usual grocery staples make this the perfect place to stop! This is a big store and was recently upgraded.
Price: Least Expensive- Grocery/Prepared Food
This quaint restaurant is located in Utica Square (Midtown), and has one of the best menus we've seen for athletic-minded travelers visiting Tulsa. The creative menus are diverse and offer options for light, hearty and vegetarians eaters.
Price: Moderately Expensive- Restaurant