Merriam-Webster might consider editing its “cozy” entry to include a photo of this dessert cafe, where the character of a creaky old house is infused with charming details in the food, art and furnishings.  The “joe” in Cuppies & Joe isn’t a watered-down afterthought: The brew gets its depth from quality beans courtesy Elemental Coffee Roasters in Midtown. 

Oklahoma City residents know when it comes to grabbing a cold brew with friends, James E. McNellie’s Pub is the place to get your drink on. If a nice, tall glass of Guinness isn’t your thing, the pub has an exhaustive list of beers from all over the world, not to mention food to sate the late-night munchies. One of the best neighborhood bars in all of Oklahoma City.

People of the metro don’t mess around when it comes to their pho. And this year, the most boss of broths is bequeathed to Pho Lien Hoa. An Asian District staple since the ’90s, Pho Lien Hoa serves up incredibly authentic and fresh pho. In case you’re reading this with eyebrows raised, pho is a traditional Vietnamese beef noodle soup garnished with fresh mint, sprouts and basil.