I've been eating here for years!..The food is great!..Very friendly customer service as long as you know how to act right!..

First time trying Chelios tonight. Bottom line - Good diner food, inexpensive & very good service!! We'll be back!! read more

The coolest diner I've visited in a VERY long time, maybe ever. Love the classic vibe. It's like stepping back in time, and the place was very well kept. The food was outstanding and very reasonably priced. Nice sized portions. You won't walk away hungry. Service was great. Met the owner. Very friendly gentleman. Don't pass this place up. Highly recommend! read more

Chelio's Diner - Diners Near Me - Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Great food. Old school. Friendly staff. Give it a try and enjoy the food. Definitely try the breakfast menu.

Been here a few times, I try new things each time, and have never been disappointed, great food and good sized portions

Idk why this place has such good reviews. It reeks of cigarettes. There was a back room that they kept going in and out of and every time they opened the door, the cigarette smell got stronger. My husband said the restroom looked like it hadn't been cleaned in a week. The food was actually pretty good but very greasy. Even so, we questioned how clean their cooking practices were. The biggest positive is that our server was very attentive. I gave her a good tip, and she deserved it. read more

I ordered the club sandwich it was one of the best I ever had!!! I give the for food and delivery thank 5

I went to chelios diner and got SCAMMED I ordered a 2 jumbo burger with fries and 3 drinks a kids chicken tender and everything was supposed be only $36 with tax but I ended up playing almost $50 it was only 3 people but when I got 5 of my friends to go it was $70 for the same thing don't come here lost a customer read more

Good food. Relaxing atmosphere. Friendly staff. Open from 7 a.m. until midnight. Ask for Lyn.

You're going to second guess the reviews when you pull up. Old run down diner from the 40's that just says "restaurant" on the outside. Resist the urge to flee and find your way to a booth. You won't regret it. Everything is scratch cooked and delicious. Ample, inexpensive, portions. Recommend the "home fries" - home style potatoes pan fried with onions and peppers. read more

Man oh man did I enjoy this place! Amazing service and the food was absolute delicious, this is now one of my favorite diners and also the pricing here is not bad at all! read more

UPDATED REVIEW- original review at bottom This update is going to be short. Everything was great as usual but I thought I should write to mention that they increased the prices of most of their items. The most important thing I wanted to write about was the fact that when we were at our table we saw and killed 4 baby roaches on our table and by the window area. So I took off two stars for that. First review The outside may look a little rough, but don't let that stop you from the deliciousness that is waiting for you inside! If you are someone who judges places on the decor inside or outside, please look past that and try this place. If you are looking for delicious food on the cheap, this is the best breakfast place in okc! As soon as we pulled up I didn't have the highest expectations, but boy was I wrong. Yes as soon as you walk in you are transported back to the 70s with all the round leather-like booths everywhere and dated decor. I actually like booths better than tables and chairs, so I couldn't go wrong with where to sit. One waitress was waiting for us and a few other patrons were there eating. We picked out a round booth towards the back. Looking at the menu I was so shocked at the low low prices. How can I get an omelette with two sides for $5.50 and it be good? And the French toast was $2.75. Ok we have to try that. We each got a dish and then also got the French toast to share, because with those prices why not right? My coffee was brought out while waiting for my food and it was great coffee! I was worried because at most diner that are affordable, the coffee is usually gross and tastes like an ashtray! Not here. I got a little jar of fresh cream also for my coffee. Yum. The food was amazing! The omelette was ginormous with tons of toppings inside, or should I say insidings since they are not on top? Anyways, it was giant! The hash browns were cooked perfectly. Crispy on the outside and soft inside! The toast was Texas toast, so bring on the carbs baby! The French toast does not have powdered sugar like some places but it comes with syrup on the side. It was delicious . This place is way better than iHop and Denny's! We can't wait to come here again and try some other dishes. The prices are so affordable. If you are a student or just trying to save some money, you should come here and try it out!!! Oh yea, our waitress was awesomen! read more

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Great place good food Great place friendly staff. Way better than IHOP Dennys the food is amazing.

Great community restaurant. Tucked in next to my hotel, they have an expansive menu and fresh hot coffee. read more

Chelio's Diner - Ribeye Dinner - Diners Near Me - Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

This diner is like no other! With the vintage ambience to the warm welcome you are greeted with ready to be served for all your needs. The food was phenomenal as I only ordered the bacon cheese burger. I dare anyone to try their steak cheese burger and make a review on that! read more

A group of 10 of us descended on this diner one weekend last month and we were delightfully greeted and seated. We experienced nothing but warmth and professionalism and delicious food!! thank you for making our visit to OKC memorable! read more

This place will win no award for ambiance or design but the waitress was super nice and the club sandwich tasted great and was only 7.50. If in the area worth stopping in. read more

OKC's best kept secret. So glad I found this place! I've ordered delivery from here three times now. Each time something different and it's always fantastic. Today the complete omelette and mozzarella sticks. Mozz sticks packed full of cheese and crispy even after the 40min delivery time. Breakfast, lunch or dinner. Go try this place. You'll even have money left over, it's hella cheap! read more

Chelio's Diner - two takeout containers on a desk - Diners Near Me - Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

This used to be our favorite breakfast spot. Good food with great prices. But unfortunately our last visit wasn't that great. It's an old style diner with a large selection of foods for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Eggs, bacon, sausage, pancakes, French toast, and omelettes for breakfast. Sandwiches, pizza, chicken fried steak, and some Mexican entrees for lunch and dinner. They have specials on a chalk board when you walk in and pies for dessert. The service is always good with the wait staff being attentive and friendly. But unfortunately they have adjusted the prices on their menu and it's no longer the good deal and value that it was before. Also, we were disappointed to kill four small cockroaches at our table while we were eating our meal. This place is a little out of the way from downtown but was worth the trip for the value. Now at these prices we can get the same food for cheaper closer to the city. And without the roaches. Sadly, I don't think we will be eating here anymore. read more

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I love a good classic diner! Sometimes you just want some simple, comforting, down-home cooking. They have that in droves here, with a giant menu and low low prices. Yet food is made fresh, cooked right, and not too greasy or heavy. None of the cheap, frozen, processed crap you get elsewhere. The country gravy on my hubby's scramble was as creamy as it comes. Link sausage had a nice red pepper kick. My club sandwich classically-styled with thick slabs of ham and turkey, crispy bacon, yummy. And both meals under $6.00. They even have a simple salad bar you can add to your meal for just a couple of bucks. Crazy good deals for fresh cookin'! Be sure to finish with one of their delicious cinnamon rolls, best with gobs of butter. Plus you get to eat at this kitschy retro diner complete with neon lights on the ceiling and other funky 1970's architecture. Between the Phillips 66 and Holiday Inn, next to the parking for long-haul truckers...Ignore all that stuff. It is clean, no dust on fixtures nor dirt on walls, no torn upholstery on the booths. My only complaint is that the AC unit is right in the dining room and a little loud. They really put time and care into this place, the food, the atmosphere and the service. Actually, the service may just be the best part. The sweetest lady served us, so friendly and helpful during our meal. We came in kind of late and tired after a long day. I regret I didn't catch her name. This place is great! As long as you have realistic expectations, I mean this isn't Nobu. Just a good meal with good people. Next visit I'll be sitting at the counter, sipping black coffee with the regulars. read more

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Great value! Had a small town diner atmosphere. Great greasy food, just like an old-fashioned. Diner should be had to Philly. Steak sandwich was delicious and the price. Is nice and lo can't even eat a McDonald's for near same value. Service, fantastic and food came out quick. read more

Tired from our 8 hour drive from Albuquerque to Oklahoma City my husband and I just wanted something quick and easy for dinner before we crashed. Once we got into our hotel room we noticed that Chelio's Dinner was literally only 500 feet away from our hotel. I was so tired I though why not give it a shot so we made our way across the hotel parking lot to Chelio's. I'm not going to lie, I was a little worried walking into this place but man was I proved wrong. I guess you truly can't judge a book by its cover! Upon entering we were warmingly greeted by a sweet waitress that quickly took our order. I ordered a side salad and a bowl of the homemade chicken soup. Instead of giving you a plated side salad they allow you to make your own at their salad bar. Once I began checking out the bar and all of the toppings, I noticed two types of plates a small and a large. I thought surely my small $4 side salad must only grant me a tiny plate. However since I was unsure I asked the waitress what plate to use and she told me whichever I would like! As a true salad lover I was overjoyed and filled my large plate up their iceberg/green leaf lettuce mix, tomato slices, carrots, mushrooms, and cucumbers. While it was a simple salad bar the freshness of the veggies shown through along with the value of the low price. While enjoying my salad my soup was brought out and served with a piece of buttered garlic bread. The soup was warm and comforting to this cold and tired traveler. It had a nice balance of chicken, carrots, celery, and noodles in a light tomato broth. Again, do not judge this place by its appearance. If you are staying at the Holiday Inn next door or are passing by on highway 40 stop by here for good eats for a great price. read more

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I had heard really dreadful things about this place -- most of which had to do with cleanliness. We stopped in one night, though, as it was convenient for us. Look, this isn't fancy-schmancy, folks -- it's a basic American diner. It's dated and shabby looking; it's true. Dirty? No, not really -- but worn and dated. And the part of town? Working class and kinda grimy. (It's right off the highway in south OKC.) You won't find avocado toast on the menu, let alone Lobster Thermidor. (No charcuterie plates to be found.) The staff is friendly, though, and orders come up quickly. If you want a huge omelette and hash browns at 7:00 p.m., you can get it sans judgment. My other half kept cracking up over how much the dated Sixties interior reminded him of that one classic scene in "Pulp Fiction." (I myself fully expected to look over at the next banquette and see Amanda Freakin' Plummer, ya know?) Hubs had pancakes; I ordered a massive omelette with veggies. I didn't go in expecting Hipster Central, let alone a wonderland of culinary delights. What I got? Large portions of good, well prepared American diner food. Sometimes we all need to feed our secret inner south side truckers. Four solids. (Much to my surprise.) read more

I'm not for sure it's been a long time since I ate there.Last time it was pretty good! Service was slow food was good!

Was on the fence about trying it but well worth it. Real good service, good food, and a great price. Serious highway diner feel. Dated on the inside but kind of cool. Had the cheesesteak and it wasn't too shabby. Maybe not a 4-star on a normal scale but all things relative I was real surprised. Next time I'm staying at the holiday inn next door I will definitely be back. read more

Chelio's Diner - Menu - Diners Near Me - Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

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Ate here late last night for supper and back for breakfast this morning. Great service and awesome food!! Great prices. This is a hidden gem in OKC. read more

This was an old proper diner. Slow paced, great food, great prices. A bit run down, flies etc but you don't find them like this anymore. Definitely worth it for a true Oklahoma diner experience. read more

This is a rift in time! The food here is fantastic and they have a large selection. The prices are unbeatable and service is usually really good. We go here for lunch quite a few times a week and it never disappoints. read more

Chelio's Diner - Seafood platter. - Diners Near Me - Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

I got a To-Go order to take back to the Holiday Inn next door. This place is great, the food is awesome! Great value for money! So many choices on the menu and contrary to what you might have seen... they're open seven days a week. This is my spot when I visit OKC! read more

Chelio's Diner - a table with food on it - Diners Near Me - Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Came in here once with my kids and thought the food was pretty good so decided to try a pick up. Never again. Walked in and was questioned by the owner how I made my order. (I used the website link from Google) He preceded to tell me I should have just called I would have saved money, all while flies are flying around my food sitting on the table. I then ask if it was all of the food and he says yes, I knew it wasn't I ordered quite a bit and there was only 3 containers.. after checking in my car I was missing four items. I then had to enter the restaurant again and was questioned that I actually ordered what I said. Then was told I did have one of the items I didn't, what a joke. Also if you have Covid concerns this is not your place, no one in the restaurant had a mask on... wow just wow read more

Five stars on the delivery service. Very fast and efficient. Chicken fried steak was good. The mashed potatoes were creamy and good. Lasagna was not my taste but someone else may like it. read more

I totally love this place people are kind they care about how you are treated their steaks breakfast are great their pizzas are marvelous. Owner is always gracious and smiles if he's there when you go in read more

Ok, we did take out from here and all the reviews are correct...great quality, amazing low prices, not a place to dine in. Still, don't be afraid to do take out! read more

Food was decent, loved the chicken breast and a nice coca-cola and fries. I didn't like the chocolate milk, it tasted flavorless and had a bad aftertaste. It was right next to the Holiday Inn I was staying at so it was pretty convenient. read more

Ordered based off of the positive reviews, and the recommendation of the front desk of the hotel we stayed at. Unfortunately, our experience was not as positive as others have reported. First of all, it took over 90 minutes to get our food. Apparently their driver called in, so things are a bit understandable from that perspective. However, what is disappointing is that a) no one bothered to let us know; b) the food had been prepared right away, so it sat around for a long time before it was delivered; and, c) it wasn't that great of food anyway. We called in three times to check on the order after the 45 minute window we were provided has passed, and they kept saying it was on the way. They could have told us up front that their driver had called in, but they didn't, and then didn't tell us anything when we called. In addition, when the driver did get there, they acted like it was no big deal. The quality of the food was so so. We ordered a meal (pork chops, etc.) and a pizza. The pork chops were decent, but nothing to write home about. The pizza was average. It tasted decent, but certainly nothing worthy of the great reviews that the place has. It was average take out (think dominos, etc.) but that was about it. Long story short? I can't recommend the place, for reasons of their service or the quality. read more

Love this place! Great value and good food. Been coming here and getting takeout here for years.

Waitstaff is absolutely fantastic! Always friendly, great sense of humor, and they give back to the community. Service is fast and accurate, food is good, prices are good. We are fast becoming regular customers and love to bring our friends here with us. read more

They serve everything! We came in late and wanted something simple and light. Their food served that purpose. Sketchy location but the restaurant was clean and service was very good. read more

Like several of the other reviews, we were staying at the Holiday Inn Express next store very tired from a long day of travel and decided to give the place a try especially considering Yelp reviews. Certainly it is true this place is nothing to look at on the outside and not even particularly all that polished inside either. The waitress could not have been any nicer and the menu provides reasonable selections for all. My travel companion was in the mood for breakfast and was very impressed with everything, particularly considering the more than fair prices. I decided to try the taco pizza which I asked for in the smallest size they had. I wasn't even able to eat half and it was full of toppings and the house made salsa to spoon on top was up to Snuff for this Texan! Do not go to this restaurant if you expect Glitz and glamour but if you want very good food at an extremely reasonable price this is your place. read more

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This diner is located next to Holiday Inn Express. We pulled in about 9 pm from long road trip and wanted to avoid fast food. This was only place nearby as is not very appealing from the outside. But, based on Yelp reviews, we decided to give it a try. It is great diner food! Great prices and very nice people. I had the grilled pork chops and the salad bar. Nothing fancy about it but really good. Like home cooking. My husband got the special, which was the Gyro and fries. It was very good. The Taziki sauce was freshly made with lots of cucumber. We'd eat there again next time we stay at the hotel nearby. read more