Most students live on campus and while Alvin’s and the caf are options for everyone, some students still like to go off-campus to study, eat or relax.
Sarah Kelly, business administration junior, said she likes going to Cuppies and Joe, 727 N.W. 23rd St., which is a cupcake and coffee shop down the street from campus.
“I love going to Cuppies and Joe to study in a low-stress environment or to catch up with friends,” Kelly said.
Despite Cuppies’s proximity to the school, Brandon Doyle, acting junior, said one of his favorite place to enjoy a cup of coffee is Coffee Slingers, 1015 N. Broadway Ave.
“It’s a chill place to hang out at, plus it’s so close to some cool local shops downtown,” Doyle said.
He said he also enjoys going to All About Cha, 7300 N. Western Ave., which serves a variety of food and snacks but specializes in tea and coffee drinks.
All About Cha just opened a new location in Bricktown, 100 E. Main, according to their Facebook page.
“Me and friends love going there for desserts after seeing a show, it’s fun little tradition to have at a great place with a chill atmosphere and super yummy desserts,” Doyle said.
Oklahoma City also offers many options when it comes to dining.
Spencer Gualdoni, music theater senior, said his top three favorite places are
- Empire Slice House, 1734 N.W. 16th St.;
- RePUBlic Gastropub, 5830 N. Classen Blvd. and
- Cattleman’s Steakhouse, 1309 S. Agnew Ave.
“Empire because of the atmosphere and great pizza for a reasonable price, RePUBlic has incredible food and I absolutely love the atmosphere with all the TV’s, and Cattleman’s is a local OKC restaurant in Stockyards that will give you the tenderest steak you will ever eat,” he said.
If you like food trucks, Kelly recommends Bleu Garten, 301 N.W. 10th St., which is an open-air venue for rotating food trucks.
“Bleu Garten is always a favorite with my friends,” Kelly said. “It’s fun to try all kinds of food from local food trucks and relax outside on a nice night.”
Downtown Oklahoma City has a lot of restaurants, but one of Kelly’s favorites is Fuzzy’s Taco Shop, 208 Johnny Bench Drive Suite C, which is in front of Harkins Theatres.
Harkins, 150 E. Reno Ave., is a popular movie theater with OCU students. It’s also the location for Free Movie Night, a monthly event hosted by the Student Activities Council where all students can attend and watch a movie for free.
“Fuzzy’s is an OCU classic, everyone can afford to go there and eat a taco or two,” she said.
Students who have StarsCash can enjoy the benefit of using their card at accepting locations like
- Chae, 1933 N.W. 23rd St.;
- Taco Bell, 220 N.W. 23rd St. or 2850 N.W. 23rd St.;
- Orange Leaf, 600 N.W. 23rd Suite A;
- Grand House Bistro, 2701 N. Classen Blvd., or
- Pizza House, 2520 N. Penn Ave.
For a full list of locations that accept StarsCash visit okcustarcard.com.
If you’re not in the mood for food or coffee, Doyle recommends relaxing in one of downtown’s major attractions, the Myriad Botanical Gardens, 301 W. Reno Ave.
“I love a nice relaxing day in the Myriad Gardens,” Doyle said. “It’s so beautiful and peaceful. It’s the perfect place for a morning jog.”
The Myriad Gardens are also a venue for different events throughout the year, which are listed on their website.
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