I noticed this place while driving home from work one day, and what caught my eye about it was that the building didnt look like a restaurant at all. When i got home I saw all the good reviews and i got to try it today when my friend had time before work and I must way the reviews are completely deserved, when I walked in the waitress was tending to a regular she knew by name and it made everything seem so much homier. The inside was so cozy, it felt like a little time capsule, I would come back just for how comfy it was in there. We already have plans of coming back when its colder!! The food was FANTASTIC, the eggs were cooked perfectly, the sausage patties were perfectly soft on the inside with a perfect crunch on the outside, and the french toast tasted perfectly homemade. This place has absolutely ruined other breakfast spots for me, I am absolutely coming back for lunch soon! read more

Daily specials are always good. Family owned, been there forever. Say hello to Sonny when you walk in. My go to is the Spanish omelette. Wide menu, everything is delicious. read more

This is a little hole-in-the-wall on the south side of the city. I honestly had no idea it even existed! There isn't a ton of space for parking, but it's worth going in! There is an eclectic mix of down-home country cooking, diner-style favorites, and randomly gyros on the menu. I got the cheeseburger and fries as a safe bet. The burger was delicious, but the fries were definitely too floppy for my taste. The server was friendly and great at his job. While there aren't a ton of choices, they do well with what they offer. I'll definitely be stopping back in later to try some more. read more

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The Choice Café is an immigrant owned hole-in-the-wall serving some of the most delicious food in the area. The menu cover shares the story of long-time owner, Sonny, who came to America to be a petroleum engineer. He put himself through college at OU by working at restaurants. He worked in the oil fields, but missed home cooked meals, as the story goes. He worked in various big restaurants and in 1996 decided to open his own spot-a tiny mom & pop café now known as Choice Café located on S. Shields. He is the main man in the kitchen and certainly knows his way around. I dropped in for lunch recently and was really surprised. I didn't know what to expect, but I left full and really happy and planning for my return. I heard about this spot from folks that work in the area--it came highly recommended and boy were they right. --FOOD-- They hand-cut their potatoes for French fries each morning, the waitress told me. That was enough for me--yes, please!! I was delighted with the fries. They were served hot (a MUST for fries) and were dusted with a tasty seasoning--I couldn't get enough. I heard the waitress calling orders back to the kitchen as we sat and waited for our food. I heard her call out a dish with a double side of French fries and now I know why--don't miss out--they are awesome. I had the gyro on pita bread. It was so wonderful. It had the perfect balance of gyro meat, veggies and sauce. I will definitely be back to order the gyro & fry combo again. Every bite was so scrumptious. The chicken sandwich wrap was also so very yummy. The chicken was tender and juicy. The wrap had a great balance of flavor and was a winner. Their pecan pie is off-the-chain. If you like pecan pie, treat-yo-self. It is well worth it. --SERVICE-- We had a wonderful waitress. She took care of all of us and ran the register. She was busy, but was always sure to check in on us and was happy to give recommendations as well--which were spot on. I enjoyed her honesty, attention to detail, and hospitality. --OVERALL-- I really enjoyed my experience here. It is a tried-and-true hole in the wall. As far as hole-in-the-walls go, this is a new favorite. Its not a steakhouse, its not a fast food restaurant, its not a elegant place, but for what it is, it does IT well. I hope if you are in the area and looking for a spot to eat, you will give Choice Café a try, I highly recommend it. read more

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Great breakfast & service! Comfortable dining and friendly staff. Love finding great cafes while traveling. This will be added to my list of stops. read more

I often find myself daydreaming of these Chili Cheese dogs. Hands down the best I've ever had!! Choice Cafe is my favorite hole in the wall spot. The hours are very short (I think they close by 3pm?) so get it while you can!! Follow me on IG for more :) @Mayras_Foodgram read more

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Very good home cooked food, a nice homey feel. Much better than any chain restaurant, will be back!

superb food! great service!! Everyone was so nice! Highly recommend! we met and did a blessing in disguise had 7 in our party! We were the ones blessed by the owner, dish washer, and waitress! Thanks for allowing us to come and dine with you! We will be back!! read more

I was blown away by how clean this place is. The woman running the show was very friendly and on top of it all. My food is delicious . I've been working over here more than 6 months and now I'm kicking myself for not going sooner. WOW. As someone that's ran multiple restaurants over the years I am very impressed. Definitely will become a regular. Thanks to the kitchen staff also. read more

Choice Cafe - Fried Mushrooms and I took the homemade ranch out. Super yummy. - Cafes Near Me - Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

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Had a good breakfast at Choice Cafe on a Friday. They do some things very well, some things not so well, but the 4 stars is earned primarily on service, price, and the chicken fried steak. I arrived about 8;30 and there were 2 tables seated. 2 more came in while I was eating, so the place was never crowded, but it was brisk. The 2 tables that were seated when I came in knew each other, the server, and the cook. They were having conversations at several moments throughout my meal. That made me feel like I was in someone's living room. I kind of get that vibe about Choice anyway, it was a super comfortable and clean place. But, small, I can see how it could feel cramped if every table was occupied. I went with the chicken fried steak breakfast with home fries, eggs scrambled with cheese, and a biscuit and gravy. At $7.95 this meal is beyond a bargain. The price alone is worth an extra star to Choice. The food arrived in less than 10 minutes, and it was hot. The home fries were standard diced potatoes which were then fried and served with slightly grilled onions. However, no seasoning whatsoever. I added copious amounts of salt, pepper, and hot sauce, and they were pretty good. I ask for my potatoes to be well done or extra crispy, and these fit the bill. Some seasoning and letting the onions cook longer would make these a lot better. The eggs were scrambled too hard, they had no life left in them. But, they were fine as well, I have had much worse. The gravy was strong, it's a cream gravy that was seasoned very well (no additional seasoning needed) and it wasn't too thick, but also wasn't too runny. The biscuit was fairly standard, I am guessing it was not served warm, because the parts of the biscuit that weren't covered in gravy were room temperature. The biscuit was not memorable, but it certainly got the job down. The star was the chicken fried steak. Hand-breaded to order, the steak was a perfect size for breakfast. It wasn't a behemoth that hangs over the plate like you would find at Kendall's in Noble or Jimmy's in South OKC, but it also wasn't a tiny frozen steak like you find in school cafeterias. You'll get full, but not uncomfortable. It was fork tender, and the breading was crispy. Again, no additional seasoning needed. I would absolutely order this again. For providing made to order food, Choice got me in and out in a very reasonable amount of time. Given that I was headed to work, I appreciated this. I will absolutely return. read more

Choice Cafe - Chicken fried steak swimming in gravy. - Cafes Near Me - Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

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Definitely will eat here again! I got the chicken fried chicken and fries. The chicken was to die for! Breading was perfect and the gravy was the cherry on top! Their fries might be some of my favorites I've ever had. My husband got a cheeseburger and chili cheese fries, he is pretty picky and he was very pleased! Oh! And the peach tea is so refreshing. Perfect for a hot day like today! read more

Scary part of town. Unbelievably good food. Expect to see lots of full tables when you go in -- this place is almost always packed. (Once you eat here, you'll understand why this is.) Basic diner fare is what you'll find here -- omelettes, biscuits & gravy, basic cheeseburgers w/fries, meatloaf, etc. (Nothing fancy, nothing over the top.) Expect large portions. This is the kind of place to bring kids, or to stop by yourself for a filling, reasonably priced lunch. Friendly service. Chatty proprietor. Nice. read more

Excellent little diner. Chef prepares your food as you order. Always fresh and wonderful! My favorite is Blueberry Pancakes, two beautifully browned pancakes with fresh blueberries and blueberry syrup on top. This little diner was a jewel to discover through a co-worker. So glad she shared the best kept secret in south OKC! read more

Went here for lunch during the week and really enjoyed it. The burgers come on soft fluffy buns and the fries have a seasoning on them that was really unique-- I want to say maybe there's a bit of curry powder in it? Not sure, but they were great. The lady and gentleman working there were also very nice folks. I'll be back again! read more

One of my favorite lunch spots. The food is great as well is the service. The menu is also reasonably priced you can essentially get a home cooked meal that will have you wanting to go back for about 10 bucks. It's a smaller restaurant so parking and seating is limited though that's the only issue I can find with this place! read more

I more than love this place best place to eat breakfast lunch and dinner everything on the menu is to die for Staff is amazing the best waitress in Oklahoma the chef and his kids are amazing they treat you like family I highly recommend choice cafe read more

We were looking for a breakfast place close to rv park. We enjoyed our breakfast here , friendly and food was excellent with extremely reasonable price. If ever in this a read more

I've been twice now and both times were excellent! I highly recommend the chicken fried chicken with mashed potatoes and green beans. Delicious and large portions. Second time had some potatoe soup and a club sandwich. Had to take leftovers home! The coconut cream pie was wonderful also! Little hole in the wall with great food. I'll be back! read more

All I've ever had here is the prime rib special. It's so good I don't think I wanna try anything else! (That's a good thing ;) )

Great little place near Oklahoma City. I had the bacon cheeseburger and my wife had the omelette, which both were really good. Very friendly service as well. read more

First time at this restaurant, very fast service, even with only one waitress. Food came out quick for a lunch rush, and when it got to the table we were not disappointed. The club for its simplicity was amazing. The lunch meat in the sandwich was cold and fresh as was the lettuce and tomato. The bacon was crispy and not at all over cooked. My co-worker ordered the chicken fried chicken. He liked it as well. If I find my way back to Oklahoma City, I will be making a visit back here for sure! read more

Breakfast or lunch, You can't go wrong here. The daily specials not to be missed.

Excellent home cooking. Clean small restaurant. Friendly and extremely great service. If I lived here this would be a frequent stop for me.

The food is delicious. I had the Mediterranean omelet and it was great. It is a small place but it is clean and the food is fresh. The pancakes are the best I ever had. read more

This is the Best Little Place - The food is ALWAYS GOOD, great selection and specials. I have never had a bad meal there. The cook/owner is very experienced and friendly and the waitress is the best, she never forgets anything, remembers you and such a sweet lady. I enjoy this place, its like home away from home. I travel to China often and I always miss this place the most. When I return to the USA, its the first place I go. BEST HAMBURGER IN TOWN Too .. They close at 3 PM everyday ... Best Breakfast in town too ! Thanks for the great meals, Dale read more

Solid breakfast and lunch place. Good place especially since the options are few nearby.

I can't truly rate the food because every time I come to eat they are closed. Are they even open? Very disappointed! I would really like to know as I have made many attempts to eat here. read more