The scene: kids are hot in the car and have to use the bathroom, we have an hour left to drive…read moreafter a very long, sticky (if delightful) weekend, and mama is HANGRY. Enter Yelp. My kids know the drill, and now that they are big enough to navigate from the front seat, at least one of the them (depending on the weather, time of day, and level of hangry) is willing to be my PIC. "Mahhm! this place looks good! It's a mile off the highway [well-trained, huh?], and it has all different kinds of barbecue. There are 21 reviews and they're, like, almost all five stars!" Then the naysayer speaks up, wanting a lesson in averages- how can it be five stars if not all the reviews are five stars? Such explanation was just long enough to entertain us before pulling under the covered parking (limited, but it exists!) at Papa's Barbecue. Prices are $$ (but what isn't these days, esp. if we're not doing Mickey D's, which... we're not), and the kids both assure me they will eat their whole sandwich. So we order one for each: S has the (small... i.e., regular size) pulled pork sandwich with a side of fried okra, C has the bacon cheeseburger with a side of fried okra, and I have the (small, i.e., regular size) sliced brisket sandwich with a side of sweet potato fries. $26. We enjoyed our wait, as the place (a reno'ed gas station) was cute and clean. I'm not a fan of cutesy- it was not that. It was thoughtfully well-crafted, with the cleanest exterior bathrooms I've ever seen. The kids, during our wait, caught sight of the complimentary ice cream dispenser, and I honestly have no idea how I was able to get out of that one. We took our order to go, after picking up some pickles from the pickle bar, dousing my sandwich in some barbecue sauce on the table, and perusing the everlasting hot sauce bar. I took one bite of my brisket, on a sweet potato (not sweet potato, but sweet, potato) bun, and closed my eyes. It was so tender, so tasty, so worthy of five stars. I don't always eat barbecue, but when I do, I want it to taste like this. I tasted the kids' sandwiches, too, and was glad we all ordered something different. Each sandwich was strong on flavor and clearly the work of someone who figured out how to craft barbecue. While I loved their sandwiches, I think the sliced brisket was my favorite. We'll be back to Papa's. The next time we're in a rush to get out of town, I'm not stopping at Sonic. The next time we're in a rush to have dinner as we arrive from out of town, I'm not stopping at Whole Foods. We're going to Papa's, and we're ALL getting ice cream. And pickles. Not at the same time.

Friendly and attentive staff. The owner was trying a new item and asked me to sample. Great food…read more They care about their customers.

I'll have to try something different on the menu. The Country Fried Steak. Missed the mark for me .read more

Stopped here on the way home and I'm super happy we did. The breakfast scramble was delicious. The…read morebiscuits were crumbly and the gravy was perfect. Would definitely recommend you stop here when driving along I-40.

Cheeseburgers were VERY GOOD Onion rings were good…read morePies and cookies looked good too. Very busy. Looked like locals supported them. Our waitress was very nice and informative. A ways off the highway and finding bathroom interesting. Might return.

Family run restaurant cant get a more home town meal than this. Family has been eating here for…read moreyears glad we made time to stop in. Cheeseburger was excellent and the onion rings topped it off. The kids all got cookies they loved them.

Great bacon cheeseburger and homemade onion rings. Service was friendly and surprisingly food came…read moreout so fast. Cash only, though and I had to borrow cash from the kids ha!

The onion rings are a most, and the cheese burgers are like the old time Taste Freeze's burgers! If…read morefresh onions are your craving you most try!

Great service, great food, this is one of those places you look for and all you have to do is drive…read more2 minutes further and it is there. Small diner with FRIENDLY local Down home experience. Small Diner. The cook did exactly what my bride asked for. The Route 66 people, don't pass it up.

Great place to eat, plenty of food and very tasty food, love the fries, great burgers…read more Service is good. Small place so get there early for lunch.

Hamburger King is one of those classic Oklahoma gems that just hits you with nostalgia the moment…read moreyou walk in. The 50's-style diner setup is awesome, but the real fun is picking up the phone at your table to place your order. You don't see that anymore--and I absolutely loved it! We arrived just past the lunch rush, so things were nice and relaxed. I walked in thinking I'd order a burger... but the Chicken Fried Steak called my name, and I'm glad it did. Perfect portion size--not one of those giant plate-hogs--and served with mashed potatoes and cole slaw. The cole slaw deserves its own shoutout: rough-cut cabbage, creamy mayo dressing, and served cold just the way I like it. Everything on the plate was delicious. My wife went with the Chili Cheese Burger and potato wedges, and she gave it a big thumbs-up. And since it's a diner, I had to finish with a slice of Coconut Cream Pie. Let's just say--mission accomplished. Creamy, flavorful, and exactly what I was hoping for. If you love classic diners, friendly service, and comfort food done right, Hamburger King is absolutely worth the stop.

Have been coming here since I was a kid with my dad. Love this place. The food is always delicious…read moreand fresh. They make the best burgers around in my opinion. Love the old school diner feeling and ordering by phone at your table. You can also watch them cook your order fresh from your table. The atmosphere is always welcoming and warm. Service is fast and always friendly. Their homemade pies are top notch! Definitely a must stop when in Shawnee.

Wonderful family owned hamburger restaurant. Friendly staff, clean and hot and delicious burgers…read more They may be a bit more $ than those nasty franchise burger joints but they are worth it. You get what you pay for and they are worth every penny.

Hidden gem here in the country ! Very good burger !!! Staff/Owner were so nice ! It's a small…read morelittle place in a shopping mall. Will come back !

The name of this restaurant is Classic Diner and that's exactly what it is, classic diner food…read moreserved in an atmosphere that makes you feel like you stepped into the past or onto the set for the TV series Happy Days. I expected to see the Fonz walk in at any moment. It was a blast from the past. Our server, Jennifer, took good care of us. We didn't have to wait long for anything. She was quick, friendly, and professional. I got a chicken fried steak, baked potato and fried okra. I started to get mashed potatoes but I asked if the potatoes were powdered. They were, so I got a baked potato instead. It was a good choice. The okra was fried to perfection and the serving was so large I had to leave half. I liked that I was able to order a small portion of chicken fried steak. The cream gravy is why I order chicken fried steak and this cream gravy did not disappoint. My cousin got the special which included soup, salad, and a sandwich. My other cousin got a chef salad. We all enjoyed our lunch and looking at the decorations. I will stop here again next time we pass through Henrietta.

Delicious go-to breakfast. Two eggs over easy, patty sausage, hash browns. With one heavenly…read moredelicious plate full of biscuits and gravy(just like Granny made)! 5 Teddy ate a BLT! No complaints about the 1/4 pound of bacon it looked like it had! 5 Waitress went out of her way to make this reunion of old Navy Buddies. Coffee cup was never dry! 5 It has the old family ran cafe feel. Which I found out it was a family working there. Mason, our waitress, was daughter of owner. Love her to pieces. Next time I come thru there at breakfast time, this it where I'll eat.

Great stop on our way home from Broken Bow! We saw the great…read morereviews and decided to give it a chance. So glad we did! Service was friendly and great. Hubby got The Mozz (winner!) and I had the Cali panini. We couldn't decide on sides and our server told us if we couldn't make up our minds we could pick 2 and split it!! I got fresh homemade fries and jalapeno poppers, he chose onion rings and fried okra - no extra charge! It was a great experience- well worth the stop. 10/10 rec

We stopped here on the way back to OKC from Lake Eufaula and I'm glad my wife found it! They were…read morefriendly when we first came in and the service was great! My wife got The Mozz sandwich and the jalapeño poppers and I got the grown up grilled cheese with fries and both were fantastic! The fries were fresh cut and nice and hot when they came out! The coffee drinks were both amazing as well and the size they give you with the iced ones are definitely worth it! Give them a shot if you're in the area!

This restaurant certainly lives up to its high reviews. We came here for the first time today. I…read moreordered the sirloin and my husband got the chicken fried steak. We both got onion rings and mac and cheese as sides. Steak was very well flavored. Onion rings were amazing. Good portions. Good prices. Good service. We will be back!

This is the cleanest, most comfortable, cozy diner/café that I have ever been in. And just when I…read morethought I had completed my list of my top ten hamburgers in Oklahoma, here comes Scotty B's cheeseburger. Another restaurant's cheeseburger on my top ten list, just got bumped. There was no doubting that my wife would go for the Indian Taco. She found it on the menu as we were driving over. A large freshly made, golden brown Indian fry bread, covered with seasoned ground beef, lettuce, tomato and onions, with black olives, salsa and sour cream on the side. Look at that stacked up plate in the picture. It was delicious, as was my perfect cheeseburger with a side of crispy seasoned curly fries. Great friendly service from Scotty B's daughter who was working the restaurant today. Scotty B's is a great destination for Bikers, Car Clubs or anyone looking for a family friendly environment with excellent food. It has a big dining room with tables set up to handle a group. There is so much good food on Route 66 in Oklahoma, that you will need to allow for a week of travel time, to eat your way across the state. Route 66 Travelers, Eat Here! #700