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    Kumback Lunch

    4.0 (69 reviews)
    Closed 6:00 am - 8:00 pm
    Updated a few days ago

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    KUMBACK LUNCH ATMOSPHERE

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Amazing food and excellent service! Every item on the menu is delicious. The retro diner vibe makes it fun and family-friendly, and the Boschee family (new owners) are incredible. My favorite is the Greek salad!

    We stayed in downtown Perry at a little air bnb. This place was in walking distance. It was nostalgic and adorable. The service was excellent. Our waitress was so kind. The food was delicious and the cinnamon roles were massive. It was such a cute place with such a unique and fun history.

    A dog and a diner--what else is needed?
    Nick R.

    The archetype of a "home cooked meal" is often a myth when purveying eateries and restaurants. Few and far between are the diners of yore that go elbow deep into granny's fridge to procure a meal that satiates not only hunger... but homesickness. Who can resist such an impressively nostalgic exterior? And the pronounced history of this establishment--now 95 years--is enough testament for me that quality grub is to be had here. The staff was indelible with their charm and grace. I would've sat at the counter but the warm air and park bench dappled in sunlight across the street was too enticing. You know what else was enticing? My chicken fried steak breakfast platter! Or at least myself and the neighborhood crows. Don't worry--I left them a bit of biscuit after they repeatedly cawed at our picnic. Such a heartwarming and belly-filling experience that will bring me back next time I'm passing through. Thanks! I'll definitely "kumback" for lunch!

    Neat little place
    Spike S.

    Reviewed October 22, 2018 Health Score 82 out of 100 Laid Back and Relaxing at the Kumback Lunch, Good Food! This is a laid back little diner where you would go to have a cup of coffee and a piece of pie or a cinnamon roll and waste the morning discussing the weather or local politics. We gave it a try for lunch. We had a chicken fried steak and a hamburger. At first you think things are going to be a little slow, but they kick the food out fairly fast. The chicken fry was a pan fried, chicken fried steak with a generous portion of French fries and a homemade dinner roll. It was good. Same with the hamburger. We sat in the booth closest to the kitchen and the hamburger was still sizzling when they sat it on the table! It truly is a little laid back cafe in Perry OK close to I-35. According to a news article on the wall, the place has had the same name and the same location for over 40 years (the oldest of such in OK). If you like good, down home cooking this is a place you should try. Note: This review and photos were originally posted on Tripadvisor by Spike S.

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    Jackie M.

    Best chicken fried steak I've had in a very long time. Everything was cooked just right. Home made dinner rolls were very tasty. The people treated us like we were regulars. We also had the coconut cream home made pie. We will be back. If you are ever close to Perry stop in and have lunch you won't be disappointed.

    Fawn W.

    We read the history of this place on Yelp & had to stop. Located 2 miles off I-35 in Perry Oklahoma it is a worthwhile detour. Filled with locals on a Saturday during lunch it was a virtual treasure trove of historic memorabilia dating back to the 20's. The service friendly & food outstanding. The hot beef with brown gravy melted in my mouth and the chicken fried steak was as good as you would expect in an old school Oklahoma diner. I saw a huge plate of chili cheese fries go by that I may have to try on my next trip. Topped our meal off with homemade lemon meringue pie & good strong coffee.

    Large onion rings
    Dawn M.

    Took a nice drive up to Perry to try out this cafe. Quaint tiny dinner. The memorabilia on the walls was fun to read. It's like a trip back in time to when meals could be purchased for less than $1. Quite an extensive menu, everything from potato skins to steaks to Mexican food. There were daily specials but we decided on burgers for this trip. We also ordered a side of onion rings to share. The burgers were really good and a great price. The mushroom burger had mushroom gravy on it and needed a fork and knife to eat but was well worth it! The onion rights were homemade and very good. Served hot and fresh. We will definitely go back as we both wanted pie but misjudged and ate too much of the delicious burgers. Lol. A great day road trip!

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    Jennifer W.

    The hubs and I were on our way to Osage Hills state park and needed to fill our bellies! Found this little gem of a cafe on Yelp and thought we'd given them a shot! Let me just tell you how happy we were that we chose this place! Everything is from scratch! The rolls, the hamburger buns, onion rings, chicken fried steak, mashed potatoes and pies!!! WOW! My hub had the steak sandwich special with onion rings while I had the chicken fried steak with mashed potatoes and corn! Let me just say that we both "made a happy plate" as our granddaughter would say! Ate every morsel! The chicken fried steak melted in my mouth, the most tender CFS I've ever had!! The mashed potatoes were just the way I like them with no skins! And what can I say about corn... it's been my fav since before I even had teeth! The waitress was friendly and gave us some history on the cafe! It's the oldest continuously operated cafe in the state of Oklahoma! I believe it's in its 96th year! PLEASE if you have the chance take a drive to Perry for a day trip and eat you some delicious homemade food in this little cafe that resembles an old theatre on the outside! Lots of famous people have eaten here... Machine Gun Kelly (infamous bank robber in the 1930s) is an example! P.S. we would have had a piece of their homemade coconut cream pie but they had just sold the last piece to the table behind us! Order dessert first!!!

    Tripadvisor S.

    What an extremely pleasant surprise! We found this hidden gem while headed down I-35 toward Dallas. Feeling a little peckish, we checked Yelp and up came Kumback Lunch, about 2 miles east of I-35 in Perry, Oklahoma. The name did not sound too inviting, but they had a high rating and great reviews. When we pulled up, we knew we had hit gold. On the Perry town square, the front is bright art deco with a billboard and neon lights, looking more like a 1930s movie theatre although this diner has been open since 1926 and has a long and illustrious past. Great food, big portions, reasonable prices, and excellent service with all the things you would expect to find at a diner in the middle of Oklahoma ... chicken fried steak, meatloaf, hot roast beef sandwiches, mashed potatoes and gravy, homemade pies ... they have it all! The only negative, and one of my pet peeves, was the entrees arriving within two minutes of getting our starters (a massive portion of onion rings - $6.95) and the salad that came with my chicken fried steak ($9.99). My chicken fried steak and mashed potatoes, which were very good while hot, became lukewarm and almost room temperature by the time I finished my salad (which was also very good with a sliced egg, tomato, onion and lettuce with bleu cheese dressing). My wife's Grilled Cheese Sandwich ($5.99) was basic, coming only with a few dill pickle slices and two slices of tomato, not a great value for two slices of bread and a slice or two of American cheese. If not for the entrees being rushed out and the overpriced grilled cheese, Kumback Lunch (which is open for dinner by the way) would have gotten the exclusive and elusive 10 Bombs Out Of 10 and a spot on my "Wall of Fame", but alas, it was not meant to be. Let people enjoy finishing their salad or starter before bringing entrees to the table and charge no more that $3.99 for a no frills grilled cheese, otherwise you are doing a great job ... y'all kumback now, hear? CombatCritic Gives Kumback Lunch 9 Bombs Out Of 10 ... More Bombs Are Better!

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    Wonderful small town historic Cafe. I had the stroganoff special, and will be back for one of those burgers I saw going by.

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    Nostalgia and history. Great food and pretty little town in the city square. Nicest people.

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    Service was great. Very cool little restaurant! Food was pretty tasty and a perfect portion.

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    Had cheeseburger with bacon added and fries. Food was hot and fresh. Waitress was efficient and friendly.

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    Solid diner, comfort food with friendly people. Wonderful history on the walls and explained on the back of their menu.

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    Little greasy. Low quality nutritional food. I do enjoy it if I'm looking for greasy artery clogging goodness.

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    Great hospitality & good food. Staff makes you feel like family. Will go back if we get a chance.

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    Very good place to eat. I been going there for the longest time. My number one favorite is the Macarena though

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