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    Nelson's Buffeteria

    4.5 (137 reviews)
    InexpensiveBreakfast & Brunch
    Closed 7:00 am - 2:00 pm

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    NELSON'S BUFFETERIA ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed
    Good for groups

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    Full Nelson.
    Glenn P.

    A rare find in this era of corporate chain restaurants. Nelson's reminds me of the coffee shops and cafes I went to with my parents and grandparents. Still family owned, Nelson's has a classic vibe and the food lives up to what you'd hope for in a classic cafe. I understand the lunch buffet is the big draw here. Service, food and coffee fill ups were perfect. Why 5 stars? This isn't a 5 star restaurant, but it meets every expectation you'd have of a cafe. Clean, attentive staff, simple yet perfectly prepared food. So, 5 stars for being exceptional at what it is, an old school. Family owned cafe.

    Awesome chicken fried chicken
    Wayne G.

    Super awesome historic restaurant since 1929! Loved the chicken fried chicken with mashed potatoes gravy corn green beans and rolls! Awesome service by Savannah! 10 stars bravo!

    Biscuit and gravy
    Dan C.

    Excellent breakfast. Bacon, eggs, hashbrowns, biscuit and gravy. Need to come back and try their lunch buffet. It looks pretty good. Your basic diner atmosphere. Prompt service. Reasonable prices.a

    Menu 2024
    Penny M.

    Amazing service great food and great service!! Yummy lemon pie!!! Relaxing Thank you!!

    Giant pancakes
    Ray N.

    This is the quintessential dirty and equally awesome diner you want for breakfast. I have only been in here once but I want to go back. It has this feel like a legit monster, the mail man, a steel mill operator and a state senator could all be eating scrambled eggs at the same time and at the same place 2 tables apart. It's rare in this day and age a spot draws all classes and delivers this filling and awesome breakfast to everyone. The day I came in I'm fairly certain my server was "medicated" but she still did very well. I'm not at all trying to be judgey but it's the vibe I got. Like I said she did a fine job but ya know, it fit the environment and I'm not even mad. My drink was never empty, my order came out as requested and I left full and a worthy tip was added to my bill, Any way, come in, eat, join a room full of others as they fuel up to tackle the day and enjoy being a part of dining with the folks that make it all happen every day.

    Sharon C.

    Stepping into Nelson's was like stepping into the past. That is except for the prices. It looked just like the diners I remember when I was a child. It was decorated with pictures of Nelson's in its early days. It's a very fun setting to dine in. It's called a buffeteria but the breakfast was just table service. We both got eggs, bacon, hash browns, and a huge biscuit and gravy. The food was delicious and plentiful. The service couldn't have better. Our server, Red, took excellent care of us. The other servers and manager also asked us if we needed anything. It's been years since I've been in a restaurant where servers not assigned to our table volunteered to do anything for us except tell our server. So often, I can't find my server and tell a server I need something. The response is always, "I will tell your server." At Nelson's I didn't have to even ask. The servers were asking all the tables if they needed anything. I left my glasses on the table. When I went back, I didn't even have to go in. As I stepped out of the car, Red ran out with my glasses. Can't wait to try their chicken fried steak for lunch.

    Spike S.

    Our timing today was perfect. We opened the front door to Nelson's Buffeteria at 11:00 on the money. The lunch buffet was out and the friendly personnel were ready to fill plates. We were in our booth eating at 11:05. The classic Oklahoma's favorite meal for me; Chicken fried steak, mashed potatoes, cream gravy and fried okra. My wife substituted mac and cheese for the okra. Both excellent meals. One of the top chicken fried steaks in Oklahoma. The restaurant is not fancy. It is functional and comfortable. The staff is friendly and hustles. Parking is a bitch. If you aren't is a spot by 11:30 "No Chicken Fried Steak for You!" Try again tomorrow. When we left it was tough to even get out. The lot was full, with cars circling bumper to bumper, competing for a spot.

    Full Nelson breakfast!

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    10 years ago

    Outstanding breakfast! Low price and cooked to perfection. Beautiful and friendly staff!

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    12 years ago

    I had the lunch buffet today. The baked spaghetti was pretty good but the fresh baked rolls were fantastic.

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    9 years ago

    Nelsons has the best chicken fried steak.when I was looking for good breakfast and I saw the coolest neon sighn so I had to drop in

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    13 years ago

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    9 years ago

    The BEST chicken fried chicken and gravy I have ever had from any place in Tulsa. All the food was perfect! Service was awesome.

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    13 years ago

    We eat there 2 or 3 times a week, good food, great service decent prices! What else is there?

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