Local Food Scene
Tulsa food scene this week: The Big Biscuit keeps drawing crowds
Three locations of the breakfast spot are trending with 17 new reviews this month. Meanwhile, Cherry Street and downtown spots hold steady.
The Local Desk · Tulsa, OK · November 1, 2026
The Big Biscuit is dominating the week across its three Tulsa-area locations—Broken Arrow, South Memorial, and East 41st—each pulling strong crowds and consistent praise. Elsewhere on the radar: Kilkenny's Irish Pub and Nola's on Cherry Street are holding their own with steady traffic, while JINYA Ramen Bar and Mother Road Market continue to draw regulars looking for variety and atmosphere.
On plates this week: biscuits and gravy · garlic knots · ramen · scotch eggs · red beans and rice · chicken and waffles
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The Big Biscuit
★★★★★ 4.8 · 2,710 Google reviews17 new reviews this month · 2.2 km from downtown
The Big Biscuit at East 41st has 17 new reviews this month, the highest velocity of any spot in town. Diners praise the portions, biscuits and gravy, and consistently kind staff.
“Had a wonderful experience at the Big Biscuit!”
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The Big Biscuit
★★★★★ 4.7 · 3,665 Google reviews17 new reviews this month · 8.9 km from downtown
The South Memorial location of The Big Biscuit also has 17 new reviews this month. Chicken and waffles and sticky biscuits are drawing repeat visits.
“The food was delicious and more than plentiful”
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The Big Biscuit
★★★★★ 4.7 · 4,842 Google reviews17 new reviews this month · 14.9 km from downtown
The Broken Arrow Big Biscuit rounds out the trio with 17 new reviews this month. Grits and biscuits and gravy remain the standouts.
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Kilkenny's Irish Pub
★★★★★ 4.7 · 6,518 Google reviews7 new reviews this month · 5.2 km from downtown
Kilkenny's Irish Pub on Cherry Street has 7 new reviews this month. Scotch eggs, boxties, and corned beef and cabbage keep locals coming back, plus staff members like Cody and Stephanie are earning specific praise.
“We got two orders of scotch eggs, Both came out perfect, i came with my grandma and fiance”
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Nola's ...Creole & Cocktails
★★★★★ 4.6 · 5,562 Google reviews7 new reviews this month · 5.3 km from downtown
Nola's Creole & Cocktails on Cherry Street has 7 new reviews this month. Red beans and rice, happy hour specials, and the atmosphere keep it a go-to for locals and visitors alike.
“best cajun I've had in Tulsa”
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JINYA Ramen Bar - Tulsa
★★★★★ 4.7 · 5,266 Google reviews7 new reviews this month · 7.3 km from downtown
JINYA Ramen Bar has 7 new reviews this month. Servers like Lexi and Chloe are singled out for being friendly and informative, and the tonkotsu ramen keeps diners satisfied.
“Lexi was super kind, friendly, and informative!”
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Mother Road Market
★★★★★ 4.6 · 4,212 Google reviews8 new reviews this month · 5.3 km from downtown
Mother Road Market on South Lewis has 8 new reviews this month. The food court vibe and rotating vendors make it a spot to unwind and find your flavor, plus local brews on tap.
“Great place to unwind, finnd your flavor and get a cold local brew!”
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Andolini's Pizzeria Cherry Street
★★★★★ 4.6 · 3,459 Google reviews9 new reviews this month · 5 km from downtown
Andolini's Pizzeria Cherry Street has 9 new reviews this month. Garlic knots, fried mozzarella, and the walkable Cherry Street district keep it busy.
“Some of the best pizza in tulsa”
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The Big Biscuit's three-location sweep shows no signs of slowing. But Tulsa's food scene remains diverse: Cherry Street holds its own with Kilkenny's and Nola's drawing steady crowds, while downtown spots like Mother Road Market and JINYA continue to pull diners looking for something different. Whether you're after breakfast comfort or exploring new flavors, the week's trending spots offer plenty of reasons to get out.