Old School Bagel Café
775 W Covell Road, Edmond
471-5244
www.oldschoolbagelcafe.com

Fabulous customer service. They know all their regular customers by name – reminds me of “Cheers.” Sausage, egg and cheese on a honey oat bagel. Wash it down with a Chai tea latte. Great place for a breakfast meeting or to grab-and-go on the run.

Van’s Pig Stand
320 N Porter, Norman
364-0600
www.pigstands.com

Bib is optional. Wet naps required. Brisket and hot link sandwich always hits the spot. In lieu of curly fries, I get potato salad and baked beans … and mix them together in the bowl. Might sound gross, but it works for me. Good place to close a deal after a round of golf.

Queen of Sheba
2308 N MacArthur Blvd.
606-8616

The best restaurant that nobody knows about. Don’t get lost in the menu; just order a platter. Spicy, stewed chicken, beef, lamb and lentils. No silverware required – not sure they even have any. Here, you eat Ethiopian food with your hands using injera, a spongy, pancake-like bread. Love the steamed towels.