Nonexistent Local Delicacies (Past and Future)

[jstanthrnme]

The title pretty much says it all.
What are some of the things you miss and look forward to in terms of local food options? I'll be happy to start with:

Past: Split-T Theta Burger - No one can replicate the theta sauce.

Future: Braums Glazed Doughnut Ice Cream - does this not make perfect sense?

[jsibelius]

Who needs Braums Glazed Doughnut when you have Coldstone Cake Batter Ice Cream? With candy mixed in? Dang. Now I KNOW I have to make a stop later tonight...

This town needs a Weinerschnitzel. Ever had a chicken dog wrapped in corn meal on a stick? (That's a corn dog to you...) A regular corn dog just doesn't cut it - you have to make the hot dog out of something actually good.

Here's one that's maybe not a delicacy, but more like a legend or a rumor...a really great hamburger on the cheap. Like a drive-in hamburger stand that looks like its on its last legs but serves the best greasy-burgers and homemade fries ever, along with Coke served in generic cups, all for about $5. (Used to be $3.50, but I'll give a little for the gas prices we've had the last couple of years).

[metro]

Midwest City had a Weinerschnitzel up until a year or two ago.

[OKCisOK4me]

OKC needs a Fudruckers. That place is good.

[jsibelius]

Midwest City had a Weinerschnitzel up until a year or two ago.

They heard I was coming and decided to leave. meh...

OKC needs a Fudruckers. That place is good.

What?! No Fuddruckers?! That's just hard to believe. I stopped going there after the roaches crawled across the counter when we went to get our food, but this being a different city and all... I might be willing to give 'em another chance.

[OKCisOK4me]

What?! No Fuddruckers?! That's just hard to believe. I stopped going there after the roaches crawled across the counter when we went to get our food, but this being a different city and all... I might be willing to give 'em another chance.

I heard somebody say that there was suppose to be one but they couldn't acquire a liquor license or something along that line.

Cockroaches are universal. Maybe they just came out to give you a high five, lol.

[NativeOkie]

Local, OKC.
I think of two places.
Coits Rootbeer and chilidogs, good onion rings as I remember.
Charcoal Oven Hickory burger with shredded Cheddar, DANG!
as far a great cheap burger we have In n Out here.
Double with hand cut fries and shake all under 5 bucks in California.
Oh forgot Ann's Chicken fry house on 39th expy.

[John]

Here's one that's maybe not a delicacy, but more like a legend or a rumor...a really great hamburger on the cheap. Like a drive-in hamburger stand that looks like its on its last legs but serves the best greasy-burgers and homemade fries ever, along with Coke served in generic cups, all for about $5. (Used to be $3.50, but I'll give a little for the gas prices we've had the last couple of years).

In Norman, but that sounds like Sooner Dairy Lunch.

[metro]

OKC4me, yes Fuddruckers announced 2 locations for the metro about 2-3 years ago. There's an old thread on it here on the site, not sure why they bailed though.

[OKCMallen]

Like a drive-in hamburger stand that looks like its on its last legs but serves the best greasy-burgers and homemade fries ever, along with Coke served in generic cups, all for about $5. (Used to be $3.50, but I'll give a little for the gas prices we've had the last couple of years).

I hear a Meers burger is one of the best...?

[OKCDrummer77]

I hear a Meers burger is one of the best...?

You hear right. It's well worth the drive.

Also, I ate at Ron's Hamburgers (50th and May) last night. On Mondays from 5:00 to close, you get a burger, fries and drink for $5.00. The burger is smaller than most on their menu, but it's still good deal.

[Midtowner]

I hear a Meers burger is one of the best...?

Hell yes.

Longhorn beef raised on a diet of Sudan grass. It's 99% lean and damned tasty.

[jsibelius]

I heard somebody say that there was suppose to be one but they couldn't acquire a liquor license or something along that line.

Cockroaches are universal. Maybe they just came out to give you a high five, lol.

Well...maybe. I had just given a heckuva good concert just before we arrived. I think the problem there was they were using empty beer cases as decoration. Bad form. Of course the mouse droppings in the brownies didn't go over well either. The health department was a constant thorn in their side until they shut down that location and moved across town. Talk about delicacies! Yum!

[jsibelius]

I hear a Meers burger is one of the best...?

You hear right. It's well worth the drive.

Also, I ate at Ron's Hamburgers (50th and May) last night. On Mondays from 5:00 to close, you get a burger, fries and drink for $5.00. The burger is smaller than most on their menu, but it's still good deal.

Hell yes.

Longhorn beef raised on a diet of Sudan grass. It's 99% lean and damned tasty.

Okay I'm takin' notes, so addresses please...

(I've never eaten at Ron's for that cheap, but maybe they jack up their prices for Edmond?)

[Dave Cook]

How about the house salad dressing at Nicolosi's? That was my all-time favorite salad dressing.

And the family continues to sit on the recipe. They could bottle it and make some green, if they ever needed it.

[Stinger]

OKC needs a Fudruckers. That place is good.

Owasso got a brand new Fudruckers recently and it's already closed.

[amaesquire]

Here's one that's maybe not a delicacy, but more like a legend or a rumor...a really great hamburger on the cheap. Like a drive-in hamburger stand that looks like its on its last legs but serves the best greasy-burgers and homemade fries ever, along with Coke served in generic cups, all for about $5. (Used to be $3.50, but I'll give a little for the gas prices we've had the last couple of years).

Try the Brown Derby in Shawnee, on Kickapoo, maybe a half-mile south of OBU.

[amaesquire]

I hear a Meers burger is one of the best...?

Nothing better than a burger served in a pie pan, cut into quarters...

[NE Oasis]

We have Eischens!!!!!!!

[OKCDrummer77]

Okay I'm takin' notes, so addresses please...

(I've never eaten at Ron's for that cheap, but maybe they jack up their prices for Edmond?)

Ron's isn't normally that cheap. Most of their burgers start at $5.50, not including fries and drink. Those burgers, as I'm sure you know, are quite large. The burger that comes with the special is no bigger around than a Quarter-Pounder (but it tastes much better). They do throw in enough fries to make it a filling meal, though.

By "addresses", I'm assuming you mean Meers. Here's how to get there, quick-and-dirty version. Take I-44 (HE Bailey Turnpike) towards Lawton. Get off at SH-49 (Exit 45). Follow 49 west to SH-115 north. On 115, Meers will be on your left.

[alan]

Ron's 1 Lb. Owen's sausage burger smothered in chili and shredded cheese with a side of fried jalapeno's.

mmmmmmmmm

[OKCDrummer77]

Ron's 1 Lb. Owen's sausage burger smothered in chili and shredded cheese with a side of fried jalapeno's.

mmmmmmmmm

That sounds really good! I almost got heartburn just reading that post.

[Midtowner]

Okay I'm takin' notes, so addresses please...

Meers - Store & Restaurant

[jsibelius]

Awesome. I'll be able to make a stop at Meers on the next trip out for Thanksgiving.

These are some great ideas. I can't wait to try them. We seem to have hijacked the thread though. The subject says "nonexistent." Not that I've minded a bit...

[namellac]

Spanish Fries at Ron's! and their chili ain't bad either.

Wasn't there a Fuddruckers on the NE corner of Penn and Memorial over 10-15 years ago? Or am I confusing it with something with a similar name? It was there when there was a movie theater in the same complex.