First off, I love tipping servers. I love it and enjoy great service for breakfast. I asked my sister to look up places that have French toast and google gave us BBD. I was excited as I'm from another area and when we got there, we weren't greeted and a guy just rolled his eyes at us when I asked him if we sit anywhere. Then, we sat down and I ordered my drink and so did my husband. The guy asked if we needed time and I said "yes" and he disappeared for 20 seconds and came back with our drinks and asked again and I said not yet. He then came back 15 minutes later and we ordered. He snatched my husbands empty glass off the table and then brought it back. It was then that my sister saw an old guy at the cashier counter rolling his eyes at us. After we got our meals from another server who when I asked for extra ketchup for the table, she brought me 3 packets. I didn't find my meal satisfying, it's subpar but what annoyed me was the owner and servers. Don't you dare slam a drink at my table and throw a check arrogantly at us. Instead, use your words. I say this because it's so easy for people to just express annoyance through body language than speaking. I am not going to tip someone $9+ when they were barely at the table, had an attitude, and then rolled his eyes at us. We were all paying separately so I told the elderly man that and he said "WELL YOU DONT HAVE TO LEAVE A TIP AT ALL." I said,"okay." I didn't, I made sure my sister didn't, and my husband tipped low. Why? We tip off service, don't like it? Maybe don't be rude. As we left the pre dementia old man started yelling at us "ZERO ZERO ZERO WE LOVE ZEROES." Will I be coming back? No because it was awful and not worth the money. read more

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Got the Lorraine omelette. I thought it was impossible to have flavorless bacon, but apparently it can be done. The cubed ham tasted like it came out of a can. The Swiss cheese tasted like nothing. The home fries were fine. The place is cute but doesn't seem very clean. Spent 35 bucks and could have made a better meal at home for a fraction of the price. The coffee was decent. Waitstaff was nice. read more

Very friendly staff and great atmosphere and food. Really the people are so nice and genuine. I had the Florentine omelet with home fries which are perfect. Just a perfect Sunday brunch environment with friends and family. Brought two little ones and they had crayons, etc. A Tulsa institution. read more

Brookside By Day - Floretine omelet - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Tulsa, Oklahoma

Brookside By Day is probably the most neighborly spot on Brookside. Every time I'm there I see comradery among the people there. It's that feeling that everyone has been there before and they come here often. Probably because it's a nice little place to hang out. I always stop in for the breakfast. I know they serve other things but to me, this is a breakfast spot. It's fairly priced and the food is fairly good. It's not a "knock your socks off" type of restaurant but it's a dang good place to get pancakes. The other notable thing about this place is the service. Everyone that works here is a champion server. You will be hard pressed to run out of coffee or water when you eat here. The place is not much to look at but if you need a basic good breakfast on Brookside try it out. It has become a go-to spot for me. read more

Today was my second time here. I really like it. Fast and friendly service and good food. They even have an awesome group on deal right now, pay $10 and get $20 worth of food. I ordered the eggs Benedict with a side of sausage links. Definitely satisfied my breakfast craving! :) read more

Brookside By Day - Eggs Benedict and a side of sausage links! :) - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Tulsa, Oklahoma

Ya'll, I'm so happy to have discovered this spot. It reminds me of home! I just transferred to Tulsa from home sweet home Mississippi and have been searching forever for great breakfast with great people! I know literally nobody and the staff made me feel like family. It was amazing. My server, I think his name was David, was... unbelievable. He helped guide me in the right direction (I'm a little picky) and even recommended a few off the menu items. And his Screwdriver was perfect and stout! I love a good, stout Screwy! I totally recommend this place... and the server. He was nice to look at. read more

I'm giving this place two stars instead of one because the hostess and waitress were so nice. Are you familiar with Seinfeld's "Soup Nazi" character? That pretty well sums up the guy I assume is the manager or owner. We didn't interact with him directly while we were there, but waiting for a table, I watched him be straight up rude to so many customers! Rolling his eyes, making snarky comments... customers are the lifeblood of your business. Yeah, don't be a doormat if a customer is really out of line, but being a d--k for no reason is just bad business. Again, the hostess and waitress were super nice, maybe in an attempt to make up for how abrasive this other guy was. Our food was decent, standard diner fare, but at Brookside prices. It was just not worth it and I won't go back. Too bad Blue Dome Diner closed... Freeway Cafe, anyone? read more

Had florentebe omlett with biscuit and gravy. Kim had a "scramble." the eggs weren't lush enough. We had a single pancake and it a regular diner cake. Coffee was better than hotel coffee, but not super. Biscuits were crispy from being warmed over cause they didn't taste fresh. Better than a waffle house or dennys, but not too good. The waiter was also loud as hell, and overly engaging - the kind of guy who sits down at the table to take orders and calls old folks "kiddo." Said old folks who seemed to be regulars liked this cutesy interaction, though: so it's just us grumpy young folks I guess. From afar their cinamen bun was huge. read more

I love coming here when I am back in Tulsa. However, just like the other reviews, they apparently believe adding 20% gratuity is legal for a party of two. Our waiter disappeared several times. When I approached the old man at the counter, he said "We have to wear masks and work under these conditions" very rude and all restaurants only add gratuity when the party is six or more. You definitely lost our families biz. Best of luck to you all during these hard times. Oh side note, the rude older man is "Kyle" the owner. Be cautious same day this took place I went to have a cocktail, while telling the story, one gentlemen knew "Kyle" I won't be trashy but be cautious. read more

If you're depleted and need a belly full of food, this is where you should come! Brookside By Day, affectionately called 'the bbd', is something I had already heard of before moving to Tulsa a few years ago. This place is an all out diner. The look, the strong delicious bacon smells, and food will provide home-ee feel. Everything on the menu is reasonably priced considering all of the food you get! I made the mistake of thinking I could eat everything in front of me once... poor decision, you guys. Plan to portion out what will fill you up and take some home to enjoy later. I ordered an omelet which ended up coming with biscuits and gravy and breakfast potatoes. Talk about a carb feast! Service is lovely here and I've never had to wait to be seated. I plan on taking my sweet old grandpa here when he visits and bringing a couple newspapers for us to read while we enjoy a brunch - it's that kind of place. read more

Great location, nice outside seating, friendly wait staff but our pancakes and eggs benedict were underwhelming. Better pancakes at IHOP or Denny's and that was, possibly, the worst eggs bennie we've ever had. Sauce wasn't spoiled but had curdled from improper technique. The coffee was weak. Left my husband wanting to go straight to Starbucks. Is BBD II better? read more

Always Always Always super packed! Good food and fun atmosphere! Food is nicely priced and can get something good for under $10! Be sure you have time to wait if you are going on the weekend its fills up and there is a waiting list. Moves fast but still! read more

Cute place, a strange mix of people. It seems like they were trying to hard to "not care." The food was just okay, I've had better at IHOP =). My main thing was the biscuits and gravy. I hope they didn't make that gravy from scratch, if they did, it was a waste of time. It tasted like they used packet gravy you get from the grocery store. I expected better biscuits and gravy in the south and was very disappointed. Everything else is just okay, nothing special. I think you pay for the "atmosphere." read more

BBD, as the Tulsans call it, it good, not great. Growing up here, my high school friends and I came here once a week for breakfast before school--we were obsessed. The waitstaff are fun, remember you, and know everything that's good. However, after college I moved back to tulsa and took my now husband there who was way under impressed. There is a lot of hype about BBD and frankly it doesn't deliver. It is typical breakfast food. Nothing too special. Now this is never on our breakfast list--you most likely will have to wait for mediocre food and that's just never worth it. read more

Great place for breakfast and a good cup of coffee! Homey, cozy atmosphere- same people working all the time so its easy to get acquainted. Servers are fun and they get your food out quick. Great place to take friends and family. Great location on Brookside. Just a yummy, fun, inexpensive diner! Very charming. read more

Great breakfast, busy waiters all around, fun atmosphere on a weekend morning. I'm sure they have more popular dishes, but I had the simple 2 egg breakfast with bacon and home fries. My meal was excellent. The location is awesome, right in the middle of Brookside. read more

I have heard nothing but RAVE reviews about this place. We took the kiddos there for breakfast and weren't sure where to wait or who to talk to about getting a table. Then they put us in the back by the backdoor. We have kids, there are people coming in and out of the freezing weather, opening, closing, standing with the door open, it was cold to say the least. We would have happily waited for a table elsewhere had we been asked and known the type of traffic thru that door! We couldn't even take our coats or gloves off and try to enjoy the place. Because of the servers attitude I didn't even feel like asking for another seat. I wish we would have just left. The serve acted as if she was annoyed she had to serve us, could really use some work on her friendly skills. When we asked the specials she rolled her eyes, sighed and ran over to something, came back looking at her phone and rattled off at us the specials with such a fast pace we couldn't remember what she had said. It would be nice if they would make use of the BIG EMPTY wall and put the specials there for people who get shoved into the hallway seating. Food is easily $2+ over priced for what it is. There either needs to be a little bit more added with the food or reduced prices. From where we sat, this is a whole in the wall dump I wouldn't go to, recommend anyone go to or even think about going back to. I would give this place zero stars if I could. It was a horrible experience, which was such a disappointment because I have only heard good things. I will not be trying it again, no matter how great anyone says it is. read more

BBD is a pretty great place for breakfast or brunch. I'm a big fan of 'diner coffee' and they've got it - coffee, cream, sweetener. Nothing fancy! The food is quite good! I usually get an omelette with home fries with a biscuit and gravy. It's actually not TOO much food - just a very full plate. I recommend the spinach, chicken, mushroom, and cheese one. My girlfriend ordered the cinnamon french toast with home fries. The french toast was REALLY GOOD. It had just the right amount of cinnamon and sweetness! The service is always fine - they're usually pretty busy on weekend mornings so you're going to have to flag your waiter down, but they're always very nice and courteous. The last thing I'll add is that a lot of people like their mimosa - have never tried it, but maybe you should. Great breakfast place! read more

Was not too terribly impressed with Brookside by day. They do have plenty of outdoor sidewalk seating but we were inside this day,the carpets are quite worn and drity....cant understand why a restaurant would have carpeted floors. Pancakes were average and omelet was morsel sized, although very tasty with jalapenos. Coffee just OK There's gotta be better breakfast in Brookside read more

Yum great home-style breakfasts served in the Cheers of the breakfast set. A really good choice for your morning meal.

I've always heard good things about Brookside by Day, but never have had a chance to eat there until this weekend. I went with a group of 4 other people. They were very busy when we first got there. We stood for a few minutes before the manager walked by and asked if we'd put our name down and pointed us over to a notebook discreetly laying on a table. We signed in with our name and number in our party (5). There were a lot of people, so we expected a wait, but after waiting for quite a while, it was obvious they were passing over us and seating parties similar to our size (4, 6, etc.). Right as we were about to say something, they finally called our name. Upon being seated, we sat a few minutes before the waitress came over. There was still a tip from the previous person on the table and I tried to hand it to the manager passing by and he jokingly said "just keep it", but didn't stop to get it. The waitress finally picked it up when she arrived. My seat was next to a window and stayed pretty drafty throughout the whole meal. The waitress was efficient. She took our order, checked on us as needed, and kept my coffee cup filled, which is always a bonus in my eyes. I ordered the egg, bacon, jalapeno, cheddar scramble with a side of homefries and a biscuit with gravy. The food was decent, but nothing too special. The biscuit and gravy seemed very generic with not much flavor. The home fries were just potatoes fried, with no seasoning. The egg scramble was average. The one good thing is that they put a lot of bacon and jalapenos in it. Overall, I wasn't impressed. read more

What's happened to BBD? If you are going to charge 20% gratuity, service needs to be more spot-on and in our case the service was average. The Food was really, really mediocre if not sad. If you are going to put a premium on your menu items, your food has to be premium, the service has to attempt premium. You can be casual in dress but not in service. BBD is a icon in Tulsa, maybe even a designation for our out of towners, so its so sad to see the quality decline. Please guys try harder..! read more

great breakfast food (never been here for lunch or dinner), good coffee, and an amiable and attentive staff make BBD one of my top 3 favorite breakfast places in Tulsa. I usually get their omelette with biscuits and gravy, chocolate milk, and coffee.. SO good. Usually quite crowded on weekend mornings and the seating is jam packed, so if you're looking for a quiet breakfast spot, this isn't the place. Very comfortable atmosphere right in the heart of brookside, Tulsa's hoppin restaurant/bar area. What I'm saying is.. you should go. read more

Definitely a "Mom and Pop" establishment. I myself, love breakfast food, but I was kind of unimpressed with BBD. I had heard a lot about it from my friends who grew up in Tulsa (I did not) and I was expecting a little something better. Its always CRAZY busy when I go in. It is a little hard to navigate and, honestly, probably not worth the wait. I will say that the biscuits and gravy are delightful. As an omelet lover, I was kind of disappointed in the omelets, but I'm probably just partial to the ones I make at home ;) read more

We love to come to Brookside by Day for breakfast on the weekends! Word to the wise, it is usually packed, so expect a line. However, it is well worth the wait!! The only meal I have ever had at BBD is breakfast, but it is always great! I love the cinnamon french toast, with home fries and bacon. My boyfriend likes the omelets, breakfast burritos, and biscuts & gravy. The orange juice is very fresh and they always keep your coffee cup full. The portions are large and you will not need to eat lunch that day! Very yummy!! The wait staff is a very colorful group, who are always willing to help. Definitely give BBD a try for your next weekend breakfast! read more

Take three "old, store front shops" and knock through adjoining walls. Add a patio cover and retro/modern photos of Tulsa on interior walls. Maximize seating opportunities inside, and keep the menu based on home cooking for breakfast, brunch, & lunch. Add a full bar, hard working staff, and one eccentric, male server with a ball cap and a quip for any situation. Parking is the biggest issue, but park behind and come through the back door. Sign in on the book if a host is not around. Then just relax while you wait. Fresh squeezed orange juice is a definite go-to. Our table had the Basic Murrito, the 3-Meat omelette, both with the mini steak fries version of breakfast potatoes. Our brunch guests dined on French toast and a Belgian waffle with banana & strawberry. If you're looking for a change of scenery or a new regular spot, check out BBD! read more

Food was good but the service was horrible. The waitstaff was not friendly, did not greet us or smile. The guy at the register did not even acknowledge me, ask how my experience was or the food. Did not even thank me after I paid, just put my card on the countertop and walked away. This used to be one of my favorite places to visit when in Tulsa, but not anymore. read more

I have been eating at BSBD for years and have always found the restrooms uncleanliness disconcerting. Now I have found that extends to the kitchen. I was having a salad and there was a live, young roach crawling around under the lettuce. They comp'ed the meal, but folks need to know the risk they taking eating there. I would want to, especially if traveling in from out of town. The owner said "those things happen," fruit fly's and fly's maybe but roaches breeding in a kitchen by your salad mix is just plain filth! Obviously no one is going to clean when they can stand around BSing during slow times, which is what I witnessed. Yours truly, concerned consumer. read more

Chicken fried chicken , gravy and green beans - or the breakfast murrito - two perfect ways to start a day.

The Florentine omelet was scrumptious when I finally got it. Typically it's not a long wait for your food and neither was it this time they just got the order completely wrong. The waitress just left the wrong food and went to place another order after showing us that it wasn't her fault, it was the kitchen's. Who cares? By the time they brought out my omelet, and just the omelet, the biscuit and home fries from the 1st plate were stone cold. And don't even think of asking for milk with your tea, you'll be met with an irritated scowl from the waitress. Not a very enjoyable experience. But the omelet was tasty. read more

Have come here twice with a groupon. It's a really good deal, but a fairly average breakfast. The giant cinnamon roll is pretty delicious as well as the 3 meat omlette. My favorite part of coming here is sitting outside on the patio drinking a cup of coffee and soaking up the energy and ambiance of Brookside. I'd highly recommend trying this place for breakfast or brunch. Coffee is good which is always a must. read more

Brookside By Day - Great patio! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Tulsa, Oklahoma

Just your typical breakfast diner. BBD's is great if you're looking for an every day normal breakfast. I used to come here a lot when I first moved to Tulsa, but have since found a few other places I like a little better. Can't complain though! They give you everything you need and have great service. Come here if you're just looking to grub and spend a little time on Brookside. read more

Brookside By Day - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Tulsa, Oklahoma

Cute place with a great breakfast menu. Nice big sidewalk patio and really unexpectedly friendly servers. My server substituted sliced tomatoes for the hash browns, as I just haven't been feeling the taters lately (although the pics from Brookside make the potatoes look awfully yum-yum...). No charge, no problem. It's not that way at most places. Cool little 'hood, too. Definitely will be back next time I'm in Tulsa. read more

Came with great expectations based on reviews... Big disappointment! crowded, congested, tables squeezed together, worn environment. Hostess was inexperienced, aloof, waited 25 minutes as she sat guests that came in after us (a party of 2), seated two parties of 4 and a party of 3 before us. That ended our visit. Walked out! read more

If i was just rating the breakfast, I would say 5 star ! However the experience also relates to the service. It took a while to be able to place the order, no biggie. The REAL problem was that it took over 45 minutes to receive the food after placing the order. In and out was 70 minutes, which of course is not acceptable when you're just talking breakfast. Again, GREAT food, but please don't expect to get out and about on your weekend plans for a Long time. You will be held captive. read more

Great brunch spot! Great burgers, sandwiches, and murritos! Plus great mimosas! Go check them out in the heart of Brookside!

We had breakfast here this week. The food was fine, but no masks were worn by wait staff and did not notice any hand washing after handling everyone's plates. Bonus: we got to eat outside. read more

This should be your go to for a classic cheap brunch or breakfast anyday!! Open everyday of the week. Great staff and service. The food is great and cheap prices especially on brookside with a wide variety on the menu as well as weekly specials. They also have bar if you are interested in a mimosa or Bloody Mary. The layout inside is very hole in the wall, classic diner style but what more do you need? Also a great patio area for spring, summer and fall months. read more

If you like MEDIOCRE, AT BEST, food for QUADRUPLE the price,,, this is the place for you. Charge a reasonable price folks... I could have had steak and eggs WITH A SIDE of freaking steak for what I paid for ONE PERSON... $17.25... French toast, bacon, B&G and home fries.... Cmon folks... You're not Nobu!!! read more

Brookside By Day - Here's what $17.25 will get you at Brookside By Day... - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Tulsa, Oklahoma

I have eaten at BSBD in the past and recall excellent food and service. I'm not sure if there has been a change in ownership since my last visit, but upon entering we were told in a friendly manner to pick whichever table works for our group of six. We pushed two tables together and sat down. Then an older lady came in and told us to pick up our belongings and move to the table directly behind us, we explained we were told to sit where we wanted and as we were all standing to move and comply with her demands she became mouthy. Now, I like a full serving of sass with breakfast as much as the next person, but if losing customers with one comment ever becomes an Olympic event, this lady is a shoo-in for the gold. Go to McDonald's and get their biscuits and gravy, they're probably cheaper and you will be helping a large billion dollar corporation rather than a local small business, I guess it's better that way... I should note our actual waiter was top notch and very friendly, I hope he finds a better employer soon. read more